Ranchito Mexican Restaurant
3462 Church St, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
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Address :
3462 Church St
Stevens Point, WI, 54481 - Phone (715) 344-5185
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
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.
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Kata M.
Love love love this place!!!! The most authentic Mexican Restaurant I have been in a while (and especially for Wisconsin!). We love their Menudo Soup, their guacamole is pretty good too and I love that you can also get Lengua dishes! Most restaurants won't serve these because they are too authentic and Americans won't eat them. We've moved but used to come here at least twice a month. We will miss coming here! I also want to add that when people don't like Ranchito's food is only because they've never really had good, home made Mexican food.
(5)Rachel R.
We love it here, but this time is extra special, our waitress is fantastic!!! If you come here, the food is amazing! Fresh and Everything seems made from scratch!! but the waitress we had tonight exceeds hospitality!! Server #5, Amber!!! you rock ;)
(5)Katy G.
Wanting to try something new, my husband and I were recently here for dinner and really enjoyed our time. We caught the tail end of happy hour which had plenty of deals, and while we usually skip the drinks, we got margaritas which were pretty good. For our meal, the chips and salsa, tostadas, and enchiladas were all delicious. Best part of the evening was the service, our waitress was just super friendly and nice!
(4)Alyce N.
My husband and I went to Ranchito restaurant over the 4th of July weekend. It was busy, we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. While we waited we were offered a drink and some chips and salsa. I got a frozen margarita and we waited for our chips and salsa. The margarita was terrible. Obviously from a mix, and not a good one, pre prepared and overly sweet, I think it was the worst I've ever had. We never received our chips and salsa, a least not before we were seated. I was worried about the food because the margarita was so bad. I ordered the Chicken Verde Enchiladas and they were excellent. The Chicken was moist and flavorful. The refried beans, however, were bland, just need some salt, a little kick. The salsa was also bland. We asked for the hot sauce and were handed two to choose from, both were hot, but that's it, no flavor, just hot. My husband had the tamales. They were mealy and gummy at the same time. So in the end it was a mixed bag. The staff were very friendly. My meal was good, the enchiladas great. My husbands not good. The margarita was awful. My advice to the restaurant is, just put a little more effort into the details. A mix may be cheaper, but I'm never ordering a margarita there again, and I'm probably not the only one. Yes you're in Wisconsin, but not everyone who eats at your establishment is. We're from Arizona, and have expectations of Mexican Food. I would go back, but I will also be looking for a better alternative in the meantime. Let me know if you change your Margaritas and spice up your beans, I'll give you another chance.
(3)Sean R.
I feel sorry for folks in the area if this is considered one of the better Mexican dining options. Not that it was bad or anything; it was mostly just standard beans-and-rice Mexican (though they did offer lengua dishes) that was just... average. Maybe it was just the specific item I chose, but this is what Mexican food tasted like 30 years ago when it was still largely considered exotic ethnic cuisine. And best I can tell, up in these parts it still is. Meanwhile, the Mexican food scene has advanced light-years in places that have more than 6 Mexican residents. And those margaritas other reviewers have raved about? Some of the weakest I've ever had. Never even tasted any tequila; just a glass full of cloyingly sweet bottled margarita mix. I've had better margaritas at Chipotle. (Come to think of it, Chipotle really does make a pretty solid margarita.). Fortunately they were on special that evening for three bucks so it wasn't a big loss. The highlight of the night was sitting at the bar chatting with the two waitresses in their down-time. One was from SoCal and the other from Arizona and they shared their harrowing stories of how they landed way the hell up in Possom Trot Wisconsin, how they cope, winter survival tips, etc. Overall it was a nice, charming place with average food, crappy margaritas, pleasant waitstaff, and a festive and convivial environment. If I could split a star and give them 3.5, I would. With my expectations appropriately adjusted downward, I could still see myself returning here next time I'm in the area... but not before checking out other Mexican dining options first.
(3)Robert R.
It's great for the price and the margaritas are good enough to have two! :P I had to steak tacos and they were pretty delicious! if I'm in the area ever again I will most def come back to this place :)
(4)Ron B.
I decided to try this Mexican restaurant while traveling for work. Service was fantastic and the food was good. I went for dinner and ordered pastor and steak tacos. The pastor taco was excellent but the steak taco was a little fatty. Also, for me I enjoy taco sauce with my tacos and there was no taco sauce on the table. Overall the meal was good and if I travel to the Stevens Point area again I would stop back for lunch or dinner.
(4)Porky P.
Food is about average, nothing to make it a destination. Portions small for Mexican. Nachos app not good. Sauces salty. Overheard a takeout order being charged for to go containers, and one of those was a brown paper bag. Not returning. I'm still looking for a unique Mexican restaurant, not generic food.
(2)Lindsey P.
This was the absolute WORST food I have ever tasted! And I promise I am not over exaggerating. The free salsa and chips are really bland and watery, but that was easily the best part of our meal. My husband and I both ordered the chicken enchiladas with red sauce. I'm pretty sure the enchiladas were either made that morning or the day before (we went around 6 pm) and then sat under a heating lamp until some poor soul decided to order them. I suspect this because it only took our waitress two minutes to bring them out (there was no way they were freshly made in that time) and it was so dry, chewy, burnt and congealed I wanted to vomit. My husband and I were both REALLY hungry, so we were able to choke down about half of our meal before we gave up and started wondering if our health might be in danger. (Thankfully, we both woke up the next day and did NOT have food poisoning!) I also had a lime margarita on the rocks, and that was less than good as well. I can't really put my finger on why I didn't care for it, but I think it was because it wasn't cold and didn't have a lot of ice. A warmish margarita just doesn't taste right to me. On a positive note, our waitress was very nice. So there were some good things about our dinner: we had a friendly waitress and neither of us became deathly ill. It is safe to say I will be avoiding this place like the plague, and would advise you to run the opposite way as well.
(1)Mary M.
I love this place. The food is the best Mexican food around this area. The margaritas are delicious, served in cute cactus glasses, and my friends and I love the 2-for-1 nights. The place is attractive, cozy, clean. The staff is friendly. This is on my top five places in Stevens Point to eat out.
(5)Foodie P.
The likelihood of running into an authentic Mexican restaurant in central Wisconsin is about as good as getting shot in the ass with a potato gun by a bisexual, three-nippled midget (BTM). But now that I think about it, however, I believe that is actually a popular festival in one of the local towns like Polonia or something. Yeah, now I remember, it's the Itty-bitty-three-titty-yam-spanker Festival! It's held every year during the first full moon after the local potato harvest and it marks the anniversary of the Lilliputians' rise to power in France. Oui, oui! Now, it is widely known that the number one enemy of Minikins, as the BTM's are more commonly referred, are Mexican immigrants. Mexicans come from as far away as Mexico. They leave their families and vast fortunes behind risking their lives on treacherous journeys for the mere chance to capture a Minikin and encase it in paper mache. That actually leads into how pinatas came about, but I will leave that for another post. With their hopes fading, and their dreams of capturing the more-elusive-than-a-chupa-cabra Minikin dashed, Mexicans have no choice but to fend for themselves and try to eek out their own American dream. With pesos in hand and tamale recipes ingrained in their childhood memories, they open up taquerias on every other corner of Main Street USA. And now, we have another one in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Ranchito, is as close to authentic Mexican food as you can find around central Wisconsin without making it yourself. They offer breakfast with both traditional and Mexican dishes and are open for lunch and dinner as well. I ordered up a Mexican Machaca with shredded beef, cheese, tomatoes, onion, peppers and a host of yummy spices all topped with a couple of over easy eggs. Just like mom use to make! The flavor of the cumin came through with only some slight heat and as you cut into the eggs, the yolks sluiced their way through the dish and added an element of creaminess and richness that I will certainly go back and eat again, and again. Now, no Mexican dish would be complete without tortillas, and this one was no exception. I had a choice of regular corn, flour or home made corn and the choice for the home made was obvious. Although they were not hand pressed, rather pressed with a manual tortilla press, they were thick and had a great corn flavor and I mopped up every last morsel of goodness with the final bites. The service was great and the sounds of "Estas son las mañanitas" kinda take you on a foodie trip south of the border. The owner, Mr. Perez, is very attentive to everything that goes on in the restaurant. My bill had an error on it but he took care of it promptly and with many apologies. Overall, it was a good experience with good food and tasteful decor at a reasonable price. The building is small and could use a bit more seating, but the booths are comfortable and the restaurant is fairly new so the traffic is still slower than it should be until the word gets out. So, if you get a craving for some authentic Mexican food and you find yourself in the Stevens Point area, give Ranchito a try. Bring your appetite and your Visa card. Because, as I learned, they don't take kindly to strangers trying to pay with a Minikin squirming around in a burlap sack, and they don't take American Express.
(4)Tami M.
We used to live in Stevens Point and had lunch or dinner here at least once a week. Now that we live near Chicago we always make sure to stop in here when we go up to visit. They have the BEST Mexican food around with a large menu choice! The restaurant is small but the ambiance is great. The service is outstanding, the owners very involved in making sure their customers are satisfied and the wait staff are super friendly and cheerful! My husband is Mexican and being in the Chicago area we eat at a variety of Mexican restaurants...he always says Ranchito still has the best chicken enchiladas ever. Although some of the other reviewers didn't like the salsa...I LOVE it! I buy some to bring home with me and use in our Mexican dishes when we cook at home. I have brought family and friends to this restaurant and they all love it too! I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants the best authentic Mexican food in the area~
(5)Kao V.
Great location, reasonably priced, clean, and an attentative staff! Lots of authentic Mexican food that's delicious and flavorful! You'll be served homemade salsa and fresh fried tortilla chips to start. Don't be afraid to ask the waitor if you need help choosing what to eat. Sopes, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, to chimigangas. Lots to choose from. Check out their Facebook page for the full menu! Definitely going back when I'm in the mood for Mexican food :)
(4)Patrick M.
I really enjoyed the food here. The value and cozy atmosphere make this one of my favorite Mexican restaurants.
(4)Buzz D.
The salsa is thin & watery with no real texture, the chips were ordinary--chile relleno was soggy--carnitas did taste of pork--not a do over after this trip!! Have eating here often with experiences at both end of the spectrum--just no consistency--imo anyway
(2)Denise R.
Not authentic...muenster cheese??? Please.
(1)Charlie M.
I'm a relo from Texas and can tell you that this is great, authentic Mexican... Not your standard tex mex. Great salsa, great tacos, fantastic quesadillas... Homemade corn tortillas and tres leche cake are perfect. This place would be packed every night in Houston. Stevens point is lucky to have it.
(5)Rich S.
I've been visiting a friend in Stevens Point and I was craving Mexican food. I'm from Los Angeles and have dined at my Mexican restaurants in heavily Latino areas. I wasn't expecting great Mexican food in central Wisconsin, but was pleasantly surprise how tasty and satisfying this was. It's not the greatest Mexican food I've had, but it's much better than you might expect.
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