Authentic Mexican Entrees. Make your way to El Rancherito to get flavorsome Mexican entrees. You can dine at our place or order carryout. Serving Altamont, Effingham, St Elmo, Vandalia, Beecher City and surrounding areas since 1993. We offer a full menu. Catering available. For your next meal, visit one of our many locations.
Based on 89 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
600 S Main St, Altamont, IL 62411
Phone: (618) 483-5273
Website: https://www.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
Kathy
We got a late start for dinner and came in 50 minutes before closing. We were met with smiling faces and a clean, beautiful restaurant. Our server was top-notch, and he was happy to make suggestions for what we were looking to order. The food was brought out in record time – hot and delicious! Our server was very tentative, and everything was just perfect! Thank you for bringing your great restaurant to Altamont!
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Cordell Green
This had to be the best Mexican restaurant we have ever been to. Our waiter was funny and accommodating. The decor was beautiful and the food was outstanding. I’ll give them 10 stars and we will definitely be back next time we’re in the area.
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Adam Brace
Amazing sums it up. The atmosphere was wonderful, bright and colorful Mexican artwork engulf you. The service was prompt and friendly. The tamales were unbelievable, some of the best I have ever had. The molé on them was perfect, and molé done well is hard to find. I ate every bit of sauce off of my plate with the warm soft flour tortillas. The hot, thick, and fresh corn tortilla chips and fresh salsa were delightful, and a nice crunch with my soft and warm entrée. The chili verde would make your abuela weep with joy. No need for a knife, the steak just melted into the verde sauce. The tomatoes still were firm enough and were a delight to bite into in-between the copious amounts of steak. Even the rice was pillowy, moist, and flavorful. There was nothing less than authentic, scratch food here. I am absolutely thrilled that we were fortuitous enough to land here on a cross-country road trip. There is no doubt in saying I will be visiting again.
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Mary Ward
We eat her frequently and the staff is always warm and friendly. The food is always very good and the servings are plentiful.
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Jeffrey Reed
Really good food and a fair price. Service was polite.
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Strawberry Sydie
Didn’t get checked on once. No refills. Not even a “how’s yours food?”. All around bad service. Kinda felt like I paid to get ignored. And no not like they were super busy we were the only ones in there. Won’t be back.
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Andrea MacArgel
If you ever have the good fortune to be within driving distance to El Racherito, you will not be disappointed with the food or service. Great chips and salsa, and the best chile verde that has ever been consumed.
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Krum Gucci
Absolutely love this place…Good clean environment..Food is always on point
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Dolly Whitlock
Carnitas plate, beautifully presented. Expertly roasted pepper added beauty and spice. Yum!
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Reanna Hatcher
We enjoyed the service and the food was great, I had the sampler plus tacos were on the special so I had to try one! Very good.
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