El Ranchito

I walked in there it smelled delicious went here with my family and I decide to order the birria tacos. As they gave it to me it look really good but once I dipped it in the sauce and took a bite it was so salty, I respectfully spit out and I decide to try it again without the sauce and it was still salty I don’t think I would come again but the inside of the restaurant looked beautiful.

They are losing their touch … I get they have to raise their prices but they don’t give u an adequate amount of meat… I ordered the caldo de res and I got huge pieces of veggies and 4 pieces of meat…they do that so u don’t get a lot of meat… I returned it and asked for more meat or something else… Ive been going their for years and everyone I’m very disappointed …. I think its time to find another Oakcliff restaurant

The food was pretty good and had enough left to take home. Ate it for dinner. The service was good. I didn't particularly like being seated in the back where the bar is located, but we made the best of things.

Spent some time in Bishop Arts district today, and we were recommended to visit this restaurant. I am not familiar with the area, so it took a little effort to find the place. Parking was easy, but it was metered and cheap. We walked in and were seated immediately despite the fact that the parking lot was full and the restaurant was busy. First thing that I noticed was that the atmosphere was welcoming and felt authentic for a Mexican restaurant. Within a couple of minutes or less our waiter stopped by and took our drink order and then chips and salsa were on the table. Salsa was fresh and tasty. We spent a few extra minutes figuring out the menu because it was not like a standard TexMex menu and a lot of it was in Spanish. We ordered guacamole for a starter and it was good. Our entrees were the shrimp tacos and Birria tacos. Everything tasted great and more importantly it was hot (temperature). I really wanted to try the mole, but the regular menu did not have a dish that specifically called my name with the mole. I wanted to try their food as is. Next time I go, I will try to special order enchiladas and substitute tomatillo sauce for mole. I didn't even eat dinner tonight because I am still full for lunch. We really loved the atmosphere of the restaurant and the general vibe of the neighborhood. We will certainly visit again.

Amazing food and service! It is very packed and you may have to wait but it is worth it! Mariachi is also another reason to come here!

Traditional TexMex restaurant near downtown. Has a full menu of food and beverages you’d expect to find. Ambiance is what you would expect for old school TexMex place, including a mariachi band. Service was quick, efficient and attentive. We went for early dinner before catching a flight and the food came in a matter of minutes after ordering. The size of the steak and chicken portions for the combo fajitas for one was enormous. The meat was cooked perfectly, steak was tender. Overall it could have used a little more salt and lacked some heat (spice) we expected, but still tasted great. The rice had great flavor. Plenty of food for two of us. We’re TexMex snobs and this place didn’t disappoint us.

The Mariachi creates a wonderful experience. There was a lady taking photos. That’s fantastic as well. The food tasted delicious and so did the Margarita.

Oak Cliff....great area of Dallas and great places to eat. Want some authentic Mexican food with great atmosphere and excellent service? Then here, El Ranchito restaurant is where it's at! Anytime of the day! But evenings is where the music comes from outside to inside the venue.....live Mariachi music! And to your table for a fee or just listen to it when others pay instead..😁. Either way it's great to hear traditional Mexican music. Yes..they do requests as well. Highly recommend. Just cover the ears of the little ones cause it can be loud....📯📯🎺🎺🪇🪇🪗🪗🥁🥁🎶🎶🎶🎻🎻🎧