Mi Ranchito Restaurant — Restaurant in Texas

Very well maintained restaurant that is inviting and well maintained. The tables are a little close to one another and if one person at one of the tables has a chair pushed out too much, you may find it difficult to squeeze through.

The staff was excellent! From the initial greeting to the final check payment, everyone was kind, courteous, helpful, and friendly.

The options for plates was great. I decided on three tamales. 1 veggie, 1 jalapeno and cheese, and 1 strawberry. The plate came with beans and rice. When the plate arrived, it looked excellent and smelled delicious! Sadly, I went to eat the veggie tamal and it was mostly masa. It had a good flavor, but it was just too much masa. The jalapeno and cheese was no different. There was way too much masa and not much filling at all. It was like a tamal made of nothing but masa and a little cheese on the corn husk. But let me tell you, the masa was delicious, so the spicing and flavoring of the masa is superb! The strawberry tamal was different. It was evenly spread throughout the masa d almost had a jelly-like consistency for the masa. Overall the flavors were good, even if they didn't have much filling.

The star of the plate for me was the barracho beans!! I've never had beans that tadted this good. It wasn't too salty nor filled with the overwhelming flavor of cumin. It was gently feathered in with the rest of the flavors, but it wasn't the main focus of the spices. Excellent beans!!

Definitely, you should try this place. They are worth your time. My only suggestion to the chefs are to be a bit more generous with the fillings for the veggie and...

I visited the new location this past weekend with my family since it had been a while since we last ate there. For those familiar with the old location, navigating in and out was a nightmare, so the change was welcome. The new building is nice, and the parking situation is much improved.

One thing I had forgotten was that you order as soon as you walk in and then seat yourself. Personally, I don’t like this setup. I prefer being waited on, and the ordering process felt rushed because others were in line behind us. It also felt more like self-service, as condiments and other items were placed in a corner for customers to retrieve themselves.

As for the food, it was okay. We had breakfast tacos and a plate of enchiladas. The drinks, however, were enjoyable—I especially liked the horchata.

The one thing that really bothered me was the charge for chips and salsa. Why do that? I understand there are costs involved, but I believe this is something that should be factored into the overall pricing instead. Charging for such a staple item feels unnecessary and detracts from the experience.

Recommendation: Please reconsider charging for chips and salsa! They are a fundamental part of the dining experience at any good...

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 9/9/2025

I was really looking forward to trying Mi Ranchito, but honestly, the breakfast didn’t live up to my expectations. We waited in line for about 20 minutes, which I don’t mind if the food is worth it, but the plates were very plain tasting. I tried adding salsa, but it still felt like something was missing.

The food wasn’t bad, just average-pretty much like something I could cook at home. For that reason, I’d give it three stars. It’s a nice place with nice people, and maybe their lunch menu is better, but as a breakfast spot, it just didn’t stand out to me.

I always write honest reviews based on taste, service, and overall quality. Some people review out of anger, and others only when they’re impressed, but I think it’s important to share the real experience. In this case, I was a little let down because I expected something tastier or different from other places, and it just wasn’t there.

At the end of the day, Mi Ranchito seems like a solid neighborhood spot with potential, but if you’re looking for a memorable breakfast experience, you may want to try somewhere else. Maybe their lunch or dinner menu is where they really shine-I’d be open to giving that a try...