Based on 323 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
819 W Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
Website: http://elrancherito-il.com/
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Jeery Doodrich
Last week, I dropped by and was very saddened to see that El Rancherito in Charleston had shuttered its doors forever. I had so many good timeless memories here dating back to 2005, and along the way the food and service, and margaritas, have always been superb. This location was my go-to for Mexican food in the Charleston/Mattoon/Urbana-Champaign area. Maybe someday it’ll reopen so more memories can be made here.
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Evita
Great tasting food and fast service! The employees are very friendly, and the owners are nice too. The restaurant also features beautiful, colourful Mexican style artwork throughout the building itself which is a lovely touch.
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Cade Grimm
I rarely give 5 star reviews but without a doubt this place has the best carnitas I’ve ever had. I’ve had them at just about every other Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to and I’ve always thought they were great but they are all pretty much the same, along with everything else on their menus (especially in central Illinois). But this place stands out. It’s not even close. The server was very friendly and attentive.
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Andrea Reed
The food was a bit salty, but still tasty. The salsa was really good also. Great service too.
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T. Muller
Super friendly staff, lovely hand-carved and painted booths, and absolutely delicious food, I was very happy with my meal as was my friend. Tasty horchattas.
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Mis Tea
This place has always been one of my local favorites but honestly it’s sort of gone down hill the last couple years. Drinks are weak and food is just a bunch of filler food like salad and peppers, barely any edible meat. But the salsa is really good and I love their warm chips!
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Alejandra Galvan
I placed a pick up order to go over the phone and there was a lot of miscommunication. They told me it would be ready in 15-20 minutes and when I got to the restaurant, I was told no one called for the order. Good thing I didn’t pay but it was just a waste a time.
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Margaret Neuburger
The service was quick and the staff was friendly. I had the carnitas and they were flavorful and authentic. Portions are a good size too. The chips and salsa were fresh and really good as well. I will definitely be going back.
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Alissa Fehr
I’m on a small get together with my friend. We both live in different states and Charleston was the halfway point. With that said we loved that there was a restaurant close to the hotel we chose.
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Cecil Way
Excellent food fast and friendly staff.
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