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EL RANCHERO

DO NOT KNOW, Kennett Square, PA
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Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 7 May 2013
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10 reviews from our community

70% Recommend
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Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
156 helpful votes 156 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It has been very hard to find good Mexican food since our favorite Mexican place closed in the last year or so. My husband and I like the real experience -- food that is not from a chain restaurant -- and this place delivers. We had dinner on a day visited Longwood Gardens -- which is located a short drive... More

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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
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4 reviews 4 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Even with an abundance of empty tables, our party was continuously waiting for service. Drink refills, food delivery and even silverware arrived sporadically in what seemed to be a trend consistent at surrounding tables as well. Food was average to good but with so many other quality Mexican options in the Kennett Square area, I'll likely choose another venue in... More

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Thorndale PA
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41 reviews 41 reviews
37 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We have been so disappointed with the mexican offerings in the main line west of philly that we went by this place a number of times without bothering to stop in. Our Loss!! This is the most authentic mexican food in the area. Any time we have been there a large percentage of the customers have been Latin so you... More

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Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
1 review
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

This place is going downhill quick. The are losing customers and trying to keep cost in line by cutting corners. It was good 6 months ago but I dont see myself going back.

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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18 reviews 18 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 January 2013

We ate dinner here and were pleasantly surprised about the warm and welcoming atmosphere of El Ranchero. The restaurant had a nice crowd, and the food was excellent. The only reason it wasn't rated a five is that the service is somewhat slow in getting drink refills and taking orders. The flour tortillas are clearly homemade and fabulous! The fried... More

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Norfolk, Virginia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 November 2012

This is a real Mexican restaurant, complete with plenty of Mexicans so it must be authentic. The food was good and the service quick. Not expensive. I would definitely go back.

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Kennett Square, Pennsylvania
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

I ate at El Ranchero today. The police came in and arrested the owners son for assult on his wife, and led him in handcuffs reading him his rights in front of me. I rate the food as just ok, but I will never go back because I do not advocate a man punching or slapping a woman. Ban this... More

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Kennett Square, PA
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37 reviews 37 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

We love the atmosphere and the diversity of the customers. You can meet your Kennett Square friends or enjoy the watching the camaraderie of a large Mexican family. You can practice your Spanish if you want, but all the servers have excellent English, also. It's BYOB, which appeals to many. The fact that half the customers are hispanic supports our... More

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avondale, pa
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12 reviews 12 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

You have to try the steak sopes, my favorite!! Handmade tortillas are the best!!

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Delaware
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27 reviews 27 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 August 2011

In an area where there are so many Mexican restaurants, it is hard to chose. But El Ranchero deserves a visit. It has been expanded and remodeled. It has ample parking and offers a variety of dishes. The service is prompt and courteous. The food is very good and so are the portions.

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