El Rancho Grande

El Rancho Grande has a really extensive menu that includes items I don't always spot on menus at many Mexican restaurant menus in small towns. I opted for the Birria tacos plate which consists of 3 soft tacos filled with slow roasted steak and served with a thick, hearty beef broth for dipping. Flavorful and just right with the spices. The stuffed peppers are delicious, the salsa cilantro-forward, the rice and beans were also good. The chips were standard, solid enough. My friend had the carnitas and they looked perfectly cooked, he really enjoyed them. My wife had a grilled chicken and rice plate that she liked. We saw several menu items we'd like to try on a return visit.Service was friendly, seating plentiful, and prices very fair. Postscript, as someone who grew up in this town it's quite trippy to come back home fora visit and eat great Mexican food in this building that was "The Dixie Pan" when I was growing up!

Authentic food! I especially enjoyed the chicken tortilla soup and the chillaquiles. I am Hispanic and have a high standard for authentic Mexican food. We also had the best server- Diana.