This place is quirky and good and so was the service. The owner of the restaurant was very kind and friendly. I ordered the steak fajitas and it came out sizzling on a hot plate with some tortillas. The beef was a little overcooked but was still very flavorful. I will definitely go there again!
(5)
David S.
Still has great mexican and the salsa is great, but they have lost a star because they got rid of their "lunch punch" program. Myself along with usually 6-10 co-workers went weekly on Tuesday and it looks like this will now be on the "general lunch rotation" list rather than a weekly place. If you are in the area and looking for a good deal for lunch of dinner definitely stop in, you won't be disappointed, but it looks like new management has alienated some of their most loyal customers.
(4)
Heather E.
Price, quality, atmosphere, service, bar, everything was on point. The staff worked hard, food came out fast, restaurant was clean.. Great specials too. The bucket of 5 beers for $10 is a steal! We recommend and will definitely be back.
(5)
Kelly R.
This was my first time dining at Rancho Los Alazanes. My friend and I arrived during Happy Hour and were offered Happy Hour priced Margaritas, on the rocks or frozen for $4.99. Crunchy warm chips and and homemade salsa were placed on the table. I proceeded to order the chicken taco salad, which was prepared a little bit different than I expected (in a good way). The salad was served in a warm tortilla shell bowl, and there was at least 2 inches of shredded, seasoned chicken in the bottom of the bowl, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, black beans and sour cream, I added a little bit the of homemade salsa served with our complimentary tortilla chips. The meal, along with the Margarita, was pretty tasty. I would definitely go back, if in the area.
(4)
Mike L.
I have been to this place a few times with co-workers, without issue, for their Tuesday .99 cent lunch tacos. The waitress mistook my order and shorted me a couple tacos. I kindly let the server know that I was missing a part of my order. The waitress then came out from the back kitchen area insisted multiple times, in a not so friendly manner, that I only ordered two items instead of four, making it more of a big deal than it really was. My co-workers even validated that I ordered four items. Not sure if the waitress was having a bad day as the place wasn't busy. Apparently in this restaurant, it's okay to talk their customers in a condescending manner. I walked out of this place unhappy. I won't be coming back. Thumbs down.
(1)
Mathetes C.
Tasty food! Would go again!
(5)
Jennifer V.
When I grew up in Novelty, we didn't even have a McDonald's, so it was nice to hear that a traditional Mexican restaurant opened in the area. My parents took me on a recent visit home. My first impression was the friendly service and bright clean room. My mother struggles with Alzheimers, so I appreciated the hostless kindly seating us in the nearest booth. I ordered a margarita on the rocks. It was a little bit watery for my taste. However, the food made up for it. It is 'traditional' (what we mid-westerners expect-think Chimichangas) Mexican, with some traditional Mexican thrown in. I ordered the shredded chicken with mole. It was fresh and had a nice spice to it. My dad ordered shrimp with garlic and judging by his plate, he was a fan. It's nice to see a non-chain open up in our small town. I will certainly visit on my next trip home.
(4)
Barb F.
Yummy, huge menu great service. This is worth the drive as the food is so good. The chic fajita is fabulous, none better in Cleveland eastern burbs. Guac is fresh, margaritas have seen the tequila bottle and beer in a frosty mug. Week night specials are amazing. What are you waiting for? Go there now!
(5)
Bryan C.
Typical mexican restaurant. It was very good. Service was OK. I would be back, but it's nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)
Barb L.
I along with my family have enjoyed lunches, dinners and happy hour... All times recieving tasty food along with great service at a nice price. I would recommend to stop by if you haven't already. We also celebrated my daughters B-Day and our whole group enjoyed , sombero and fried ice cream to end the night. Barb L.
(4)
renee p.
This place is great! The service is wonderful and the food is awesome! One of the best things on their menu is Coctel de Cameron. It's shrimp cocktail but Mexican style. It's definitely enough for two to share for an appetizer. It's cold, in a tomato type broth cilantro, avocado. shrimp, tomatoes and red onion. You will love it!! Just make sure you point in out on the menu as another dish on the menu sounds just like it and has confused the servers before. Or maybe my Spanish was a little off :) The fajitas are delicious and so it everything else on the menu. You will not be disapointed.
(5)
Dennis O.
our first time in the place. Lively atmosphere with a party room in the back. A bucket of premium beers is only $10. the waitress was pleasant and patient while we asked about the extended menu. this place has just about every mexican dish you can imagine. Portion Size, Cheap Beer, Good Service = I will be back
(4)
John M.
Love this place... Most of these Mexican restaurants have the same menu , but this one is the best around. Great tasty food, great service and friendly management. Cheap happy hour drinks as well. I have been here many times and I have never been disappointed.
(5)
Nathan W.
Went to Ranchos Los Alazanes for the first time two years ago and have been back countless times since. Friendly service, a huge menu and some of the best local mexican food around have made this one of my favorites as of late. Highly recommend checking it out.
(4)
M. A.
I've been here 2 or 3 times and liked the food OK. But I'm reviewing as a vegetarian, and despite the menu having vegetarian options, this was a bad option that I can't risk again. Specifically: the last time I want, there were multiple pieces of random meats in the vegetarian dish. I don't believe this was out of spite, just a sign of a chaotic kitchen maybe--ingredients getting mixed around from bin to bin? I find that's almost always true for omelets ordered out, and I'm guessing this is the same thing. But that's bad for sanitary and allergy reasons too, not just for vegetarians/vegans who are disgusted to find a piece of some animals knee-gristle in their mouth. The waitress was very nice, and agreed completely that meat in the vegetarian dishes was a big problem. I don't know what the cooks thought, of course, but she said she'd tell them. And she offered my meal free, but I'd already eaten a lot and insisted on paying. I might try the place again, hoping to not get Two of Every Animal in my vegetarian food. But only after much time passes. So this would probably get more stars for meat-eaters, but 1 star for vegetarians. I'm splitting the difference with 2 stars.
(2)
Leanne E.
Love that this place is not a chain. Great atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. The food is really fresh and has great flavor. I like that my entree was not smothered in sauce but had just the right amount to make it tasty. Love the salsa and the guacamole was wonderful and i'm not a huge fan of guacamole.
(4)
Diana K.
We love this place! I lived in San Diego 10 years and so missed the tortilla soup until I tasted the soup here. It is just like I used to have in San Diego!! Everything we have had is very authentic - it's not the American Chi Chi's version of Mexican food - this is the real stuff! We go a couple times a month.
(5)
Kathy M.
had a great time here. the food was delicious. great deal too. our waitress was Michelle and she was super friendly and nice. i'm a vegetarian and i got the chilli rellanos. it was excellent. we have been twice and definitely will be back.
(5)
kimberly L.
AMAZING! We came here for my birthday lunch and this place has delicious food, great colorful atmosphere and very friendly staff. We all had a great time. Being from San Diego, we have a lot of great Mexican food places but this one was better than most I have ever had. I ate the steak fajitas, also ordered at our table was the Acapulco plate, veggie and chicken fajitas and chicken enchiladas. All wonderful. Our picky 18 month old had his very own chicken soft taco and ate the whole thing! Thank you guys and we will definitely be back when we visit our family again...I know the local family will be back soon as well!
(5)
Anthony F.
We used to really enjoy going to this Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately we will never be back. I witnessed the cook leave the restroom without washing his hands. The restrooms are disgusting enough but to see someone that works there use the toilet and not even make an attempt to wash his hands was Disturbing.
(1)
Mom J.
Their food is great. All served piping hot, and presented beautifully. I was pleased that the quesadilla was perfectly toasty, the rice was moist- not dried or clumpy. Their complimentary salsa is super. Fast service- and they answer their phone unlike El a Patron in Chardon! This is my "go to restaurant" for Mexican dinners.
(5)
Mark H.
I live in this community and have visited this mexican restaurant many times. Drink specials are good. Food is very good. Complimentary chips & salsa are great. The staff,....well they do get the job done,....most of the time. While the entire waite staff is bilingual, sometimes orders do get placed wrong. If an order is place incorrectly and you get a slightly different meal than you asked for,...you can try to have them correct it, but I find it easier to just eat what they bring. Occasionally you will have to ask for a water refill but If you're drinking alcohol, they are Johnny on the spot!. I don't want to discourage anyone because the food is really good and reasonably priced. Just sayin to be patient. Some menu items I am quite fond of is the Playa Burritos and all the Fajita dishes are sizzlin great!. Just don't be afraid to flag down your wait staff if you need something. Otherwise you may be overlooked.
(3)
Tanya B.
Not bad at all. The place got a great decor. So you get a great first impression. We went during a weekday lunchtime and there was barely anyone there, so we got a great service too. In food terms, I've had better Mexican food before. The chicken tortilla soup though is good but is lacking the real authentic tortilla soup flavor. The chicken in the enchilada was completely dry and I didn't enjoy the enchilada at all. We also ordered the carnitas la Mexicana, which was very good. Except it came with grilled jalapenos which weren't spicy at all (I mean they tasted like bell peppers). But those are hit and miss, so it's probably not the cook's fault. All and all, nice place and I would go back to try other dishes.
(3)
Mary S.
Sunday night after the apple farm and it was time for Mexican food! I had been wanting to try this place after reading the rave reviews, and the result is one thumb up. Pros: The service was great; everything was clean, unlike a lot of Mexican places; and the Pollo Jose was fabulous. Cons: Incredibly weak and limeade-tasting margarita (how can you screw that up?), and definitely canned chicken in the Chicken Burrito. Yucko. With all the competition out there, we won't be rushing back to Rancho Los Alazanes.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Cary S.
This place is quirky and good and so was the service. The owner of the restaurant was very kind and friendly. I ordered the steak fajitas and it came out sizzling on a hot plate with some tortillas. The beef was a little overcooked but was still very flavorful. I will definitely go there again!
(5)David S.
Still has great mexican and the salsa is great, but they have lost a star because they got rid of their "lunch punch" program. Myself along with usually 6-10 co-workers went weekly on Tuesday and it looks like this will now be on the "general lunch rotation" list rather than a weekly place. If you are in the area and looking for a good deal for lunch of dinner definitely stop in, you won't be disappointed, but it looks like new management has alienated some of their most loyal customers.
(4)Heather E.
Price, quality, atmosphere, service, bar, everything was on point. The staff worked hard, food came out fast, restaurant was clean.. Great specials too. The bucket of 5 beers for $10 is a steal! We recommend and will definitely be back.
(5)Kelly R.
This was my first time dining at Rancho Los Alazanes. My friend and I arrived during Happy Hour and were offered Happy Hour priced Margaritas, on the rocks or frozen for $4.99. Crunchy warm chips and and homemade salsa were placed on the table. I proceeded to order the chicken taco salad, which was prepared a little bit different than I expected (in a good way). The salad was served in a warm tortilla shell bowl, and there was at least 2 inches of shredded, seasoned chicken in the bottom of the bowl, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, black beans and sour cream, I added a little bit the of homemade salsa served with our complimentary tortilla chips. The meal, along with the Margarita, was pretty tasty. I would definitely go back, if in the area.
(4)Mike L.
I have been to this place a few times with co-workers, without issue, for their Tuesday .99 cent lunch tacos. The waitress mistook my order and shorted me a couple tacos. I kindly let the server know that I was missing a part of my order. The waitress then came out from the back kitchen area insisted multiple times, in a not so friendly manner, that I only ordered two items instead of four, making it more of a big deal than it really was. My co-workers even validated that I ordered four items. Not sure if the waitress was having a bad day as the place wasn't busy. Apparently in this restaurant, it's okay to talk their customers in a condescending manner. I walked out of this place unhappy. I won't be coming back. Thumbs down.
(1)Mathetes C.
Tasty food! Would go again!
(5)Jennifer V.
When I grew up in Novelty, we didn't even have a McDonald's, so it was nice to hear that a traditional Mexican restaurant opened in the area. My parents took me on a recent visit home. My first impression was the friendly service and bright clean room. My mother struggles with Alzheimers, so I appreciated the hostless kindly seating us in the nearest booth. I ordered a margarita on the rocks. It was a little bit watery for my taste. However, the food made up for it. It is 'traditional' (what we mid-westerners expect-think Chimichangas) Mexican, with some traditional Mexican thrown in. I ordered the shredded chicken with mole. It was fresh and had a nice spice to it. My dad ordered shrimp with garlic and judging by his plate, he was a fan. It's nice to see a non-chain open up in our small town. I will certainly visit on my next trip home.
(4)Barb F.
Yummy, huge menu great service. This is worth the drive as the food is so good. The chic fajita is fabulous, none better in Cleveland eastern burbs. Guac is fresh, margaritas have seen the tequila bottle and beer in a frosty mug. Week night specials are amazing. What are you waiting for? Go there now!
(5)Bryan C.
Typical mexican restaurant. It was very good. Service was OK. I would be back, but it's nothing out of the ordinary.
(3)Barb L.
I along with my family have enjoyed lunches, dinners and happy hour... All times recieving tasty food along with great service at a nice price. I would recommend to stop by if you haven't already. We also celebrated my daughters B-Day and our whole group enjoyed , sombero and fried ice cream to end the night. Barb L.
(4)renee p.
This place is great! The service is wonderful and the food is awesome! One of the best things on their menu is Coctel de Cameron. It's shrimp cocktail but Mexican style. It's definitely enough for two to share for an appetizer. It's cold, in a tomato type broth cilantro, avocado. shrimp, tomatoes and red onion. You will love it!! Just make sure you point in out on the menu as another dish on the menu sounds just like it and has confused the servers before. Or maybe my Spanish was a little off :) The fajitas are delicious and so it everything else on the menu. You will not be disapointed.
(5)Dennis O.
our first time in the place. Lively atmosphere with a party room in the back. A bucket of premium beers is only $10. the waitress was pleasant and patient while we asked about the extended menu. this place has just about every mexican dish you can imagine. Portion Size, Cheap Beer, Good Service = I will be back
(4)John M.
Love this place... Most of these Mexican restaurants have the same menu , but this one is the best around. Great tasty food, great service and friendly management. Cheap happy hour drinks as well. I have been here many times and I have never been disappointed.
(5)Nathan W.
Went to Ranchos Los Alazanes for the first time two years ago and have been back countless times since. Friendly service, a huge menu and some of the best local mexican food around have made this one of my favorites as of late. Highly recommend checking it out.
(4)M. A.
I've been here 2 or 3 times and liked the food OK. But I'm reviewing as a vegetarian, and despite the menu having vegetarian options, this was a bad option that I can't risk again. Specifically: the last time I want, there were multiple pieces of random meats in the vegetarian dish. I don't believe this was out of spite, just a sign of a chaotic kitchen maybe--ingredients getting mixed around from bin to bin? I find that's almost always true for omelets ordered out, and I'm guessing this is the same thing. But that's bad for sanitary and allergy reasons too, not just for vegetarians/vegans who are disgusted to find a piece of some animals knee-gristle in their mouth. The waitress was very nice, and agreed completely that meat in the vegetarian dishes was a big problem. I don't know what the cooks thought, of course, but she said she'd tell them. And she offered my meal free, but I'd already eaten a lot and insisted on paying. I might try the place again, hoping to not get Two of Every Animal in my vegetarian food. But only after much time passes. So this would probably get more stars for meat-eaters, but 1 star for vegetarians. I'm splitting the difference with 2 stars.
(2)Leanne E.
Love that this place is not a chain. Great atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. The food is really fresh and has great flavor. I like that my entree was not smothered in sauce but had just the right amount to make it tasty. Love the salsa and the guacamole was wonderful and i'm not a huge fan of guacamole.
(4)Diana K.
We love this place! I lived in San Diego 10 years and so missed the tortilla soup until I tasted the soup here. It is just like I used to have in San Diego!! Everything we have had is very authentic - it's not the American Chi Chi's version of Mexican food - this is the real stuff! We go a couple times a month.
(5)Kathy M.
had a great time here. the food was delicious. great deal too. our waitress was Michelle and she was super friendly and nice. i'm a vegetarian and i got the chilli rellanos. it was excellent. we have been twice and definitely will be back.
(5)kimberly L.
AMAZING! We came here for my birthday lunch and this place has delicious food, great colorful atmosphere and very friendly staff. We all had a great time. Being from San Diego, we have a lot of great Mexican food places but this one was better than most I have ever had. I ate the steak fajitas, also ordered at our table was the Acapulco plate, veggie and chicken fajitas and chicken enchiladas. All wonderful. Our picky 18 month old had his very own chicken soft taco and ate the whole thing! Thank you guys and we will definitely be back when we visit our family again...I know the local family will be back soon as well!
(5)Anthony F.
We used to really enjoy going to this Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately we will never be back. I witnessed the cook leave the restroom without washing his hands. The restrooms are disgusting enough but to see someone that works there use the toilet and not even make an attempt to wash his hands was Disturbing.
(1)Mom J.
Their food is great. All served piping hot, and presented beautifully. I was pleased that the quesadilla was perfectly toasty, the rice was moist- not dried or clumpy. Their complimentary salsa is super. Fast service- and they answer their phone unlike El a Patron in Chardon! This is my "go to restaurant" for Mexican dinners.
(5)Mark H.
I live in this community and have visited this mexican restaurant many times. Drink specials are good. Food is very good. Complimentary chips & salsa are great. The staff,....well they do get the job done,....most of the time. While the entire waite staff is bilingual, sometimes orders do get placed wrong. If an order is place incorrectly and you get a slightly different meal than you asked for,...you can try to have them correct it, but I find it easier to just eat what they bring. Occasionally you will have to ask for a water refill but If you're drinking alcohol, they are Johnny on the spot!. I don't want to discourage anyone because the food is really good and reasonably priced. Just sayin to be patient. Some menu items I am quite fond of is the Playa Burritos and all the Fajita dishes are sizzlin great!. Just don't be afraid to flag down your wait staff if you need something. Otherwise you may be overlooked.
(3)Tanya B.
Not bad at all. The place got a great decor. So you get a great first impression. We went during a weekday lunchtime and there was barely anyone there, so we got a great service too. In food terms, I've had better Mexican food before. The chicken tortilla soup though is good but is lacking the real authentic tortilla soup flavor. The chicken in the enchilada was completely dry and I didn't enjoy the enchilada at all. We also ordered the carnitas la Mexicana, which was very good. Except it came with grilled jalapenos which weren't spicy at all (I mean they tasted like bell peppers). But those are hit and miss, so it's probably not the cook's fault. All and all, nice place and I would go back to try other dishes.
(3)Mary S.
Sunday night after the apple farm and it was time for Mexican food! I had been wanting to try this place after reading the rave reviews, and the result is one thumb up. Pros: The service was great; everything was clean, unlike a lot of Mexican places; and the Pollo Jose was fabulous. Cons: Incredibly weak and limeade-tasting margarita (how can you screw that up?), and definitely canned chicken in the Chicken Burrito. Yucko. With all the competition out there, we won't be rushing back to Rancho Los Alazanes.
(2)