La Rancherita – Mexican
La Rancherita captures the vibrant spirit of a traditional Mexican hacienda, where the air is thick with the savory scent of slow-roasted barbacoa and the rhythmic sizzle of marinated meats hitting the grill. Diners gather around bubbling stone molcajetes and golden-fried mojarra, diving into layers of melted choriqueso and zesty chilaquiles that celebrate the bold, sun-drenched flavors of authentic home cooking. It is a lively sanctuary of spice and smoke, where every plate—from the charred perfection of steak with onions to the festive flair of mixed fajitas—invites guests to linger over a true taste of Mexico’s rustic culinary heritage.
East Gay Street https://www.larancheritapa.comRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, pescatarian, plant-based, mediterranean, heart-healthy, high-fiber, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, volumetrics, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, slow-carb, candida, mayo-clinic, pegan, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the perfectly cooked and well-seasoned main courses, noting that the kitchen consistently delivers high-quality flavors at reasonable prices. Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and helpful staff, guests highlight the welcoming environment and attentive service as key reasons for their frequent return visits.
Menu
Main Menu
- Fried Mojarra - $16.99: Fried fish with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Choriqueso - $17.99: Steak, Mexican chorizo with cheese, cactus, rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Synchronized - $16.99: Flour tortilla with cheese and your choice of meat, rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Mixed Fajitas - $17.99: Chicken, shrimp, steak accompanied by beans, rice and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chilaquiles - $16.99: Corn tortilla with green or red sauce accompanied by steak and beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Meat Barbecue - $17.99: Beef seasoned with spices accompanied with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Molcajete - $27.99: Beef, Chicken, Mexican chorizo, fresh cheese, and red or green salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Roast Meat - $17.99: Grilled beef steak served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Mexican Steak - $16.99: Beef steak with mexican sauce served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Steak with Onion - $16.99: Fried steak with onion served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Marinated Breast - $16.99: Seasoned chicken breast served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Chops - $16.99: Accompanied by rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Weekend Specials
- Soup of the Day - $16.99: Hominy made with red peppers, pork meat or chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb
- Pozole - $16.99: Hominy made with red peppers, pork meat or chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics
- Goat Barbecue with Consomme - $17.99: Goat Barbecue served with rice, beans and corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Beef Tripe Soup - $16.99: Beef tripe soup made from beef tripe, cooked with red pepper and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Slow-Carb, Candida
Mexican Specialties
- Guacamole - $6.99: Freshly prepared avocado dip Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Fried Tacos - $6.99: 5 chicken fried tacos served with rice, beans and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Huaraches - $15.99: Handmade corn tortilla served with choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, cream and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Tamales - $3.5: Chicken tamales with red sauce or pork tamales with green sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Gordita - $6.99: Handmade gorditas stuffed with meat, lettuce, tomato, cream and cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sopes - $6.99: Handmade tortilla with sauce, beans and choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Burrito - $8.5: Burrito served with rice, beans and your choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Torta - $9: Mexican sandwich served with beans, choice of meat and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Desserts
- Fried Plantains - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Flan - $5.75: Traditional Mexican custard Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Canned Soda - $1.75: Coca Cola Can
- Bottled Water - $1.5
- Jarritos - $3: Glass or Plastic Jarritos
- Small Horchata Water - $3.25
- Large Horchata Water - $5.25
- Coffee - $3
- Milkshakes - $5.75