El Rancherito Taqueria Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the Menu at El Rancherito Taqueria
Nestled in the heart of Houston, El Rancherito Taqueria offers a delightful dive into authentic Mexican cuisine, making it a go-to spot for breakfast and brunch enthusiasts. The menu showcases a vibrant array of breakfast options, including the rich Chilaquiles Rojos and savory Huevos Rancheros, both served with fresh beans and crispy potatoes—perfect for satisfying morning cravings. For those seeking a quick bite, the breakfast tacos are a must-try, priced at an unbeatable $3.30.
Customer reviews describe the atmosphere as friendly and welcoming, underscoring the restaurant's charm as a "hidden gem." Patrons rave about the flavorful meals, from shrimp nachos to classic bacon and eggs. With reasonable prices and fast service, it's clear that El Rancherito delivers a delicious start to the day that keeps locals coming back for more.
Breakfast Any Style Eggs
Huevos con Chorizo
Eggs with Mexican chorizo served withy v and beans.
Huevos con Papas
Servido con frijoles y queso.
Huevos con Tocino
eggs and bacon served with potatoes and beans.
Huevos con Salchicha
Smoked sausage with eggs served with beans and potatoes.
Huevos con Steak
Eggs with steak servido con frijoles y papas de desayuno.
Huevos con Machacado
Mixteado con tomate y cebolla servido con frijoles y papas de desayuno.
Huevos a la Mexicana
Eggs with grilled onions and tomato served crispy potatoes and beans.
Huevos con Jamon
Ham and egg served withy potatoes and beans.
Huevos con Sausage
American sausage and eggs served with potatoes and beans.
Huevos con Nopales
Eggs with cactus served crispy potatoes and beans.
Huevos Rancheros
2 eggs served with a mild tomato sauce and refried beans and crispy potatoes.
Papas Rancheras
Servido con frijoles y queso.
Migas a la Mexicana
Small fried tortilla mixed with 2 eggs, tomato, onion and jalapenos served with potato and beans before.
Chilaquiles Verdes
Servido con queso, frijoles, crema y 2 huevos.
Chilaquiles Rojos
Servido con queso, frijoles, crema y 2 huevos.
Rancherito Breakfast
1 porkchop served with 2 eggs, rice, and beans.
Pancakes con Huevo Revueltos
pancakes served with 2 eggs and bacon.
Taco Breakfast
Breakfast Tacossssss
Nachos
fajita nachos
Shredded chicken nachos
Shrimp nachos
Chicken Breast nachos
fajita taco
Comes with lettuce and tomato
chicharon
Comes with onion and cilantro
carne guisada
Comes with lettuce and tomato
pollo guidsado
pastor
Comes with onion and cilantro
barbacoa
Comes with onion and cilantro
nopales
Comes with onion and cilantro
lengua
Comes with onion and cilantro
pechuga
Shrimp
Comes with onion and cilantro
Tripa
Comes with onion and cilantro
Tacos
Burritos
Burrito
Lettuce tomatoes and chesse
Lengua Burrito
Pechuga Burrito
Camaron Burrito
Tripa Burrito
Jalisco Burrito
Large flour tortilla with your choice of meat covered with gravy and cheese.
Jalisco Burrito
Weekends
Menudo
Pozole
A traditional Mexican stew made with hominy, meat, and vegetables.
Seafood Soup
Caldo de mariscos. A savory soup with mixed seafood.
Shrimp Soup
Caldo de camaron. Seafood soup
Beef Soup
Caldo de res. Savory soup made from cow meat.
Chicken Soup
Caldo de pollo. A savory soup with a poultry base.
Soups
Salads
Ensalada
Your choice of pechuga, camaron, o bistec. Served with letucce, tomato and avocado. Servido con lechuga, tomate y aguacate.
Taco Salad
Fried flour shell tortilla served with letucce tomato, guacamole, cheese, sour cream and beans. Servido con lechuga, tomate, guacamole, queso crema y frijoles.
Fajita de Res, Pollo o Mixto
Served with rice, refried beans, salad and french fried. Servido con arroz, frijoles refritos ensalada y papas frias.
Parrillada Ranchera
Beef, chicken, shrimp served with charro beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Fajita pollo y camaron servido con frijoles charros, pico de gallo, guacamol.
Parrillada Ranchera with Smocked Sausage
Beef, chicken smocked sausage served with charros beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Fajita y pollo y salchicha servido frijoles charros pico de gallo y guacamole.
Parrillada Rancherita
Beef and chicken fajita served with charros beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Servido con arroz, frijoles charros ensalada y papas frias.
Parrillada Rancherita with Shrimp
Chicken and shrimp served with charros beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Pollo y camaron servido frijoles charros pico de gallo y guacamole.
Parrillada Poblana
Beef fajita with onions, bacon, poblano pepper and cheese. Served with rice, beans and salad. Fajita con cebolla, tocino, chile poblano y queso servido con arroz, frijoles refritos ensalada.
On The Grill
Seafood Plates
Camarones Empanizados
Breaded shrimp. Served with rice, french fries and salad.
Mojarra Frita
Whole fried tilapia. served with rice, french fries, pico de gallo and salad.
Camarones A La Plancha
Grilled shrimp. Served white rice, pico de gallo and salad.
Camarones A La Diabla
Spicy shrimp. served white rice, pico de gallo and salad.
Filete De Pescado (Frito O A La Plancha)
Fish fillet (fried or grilled) served rice, french fries and salad.
Cocktail De Camarn
Shrimp cocktail served with pico de gallo and avocado
Quesadilla Grande fajita
Quesadilla Grande Pechuga
Quesadilla Grande Pollo guisado
Quesadilla Grande Tripa
Quesadilla Grande Camaron
Quesadilla Grande
Side Order
Pico de Gallo
Tomatoes onions cilantro and jalapenos
Charro Beans
Spanish Rice
Refried Beans
Orden de Nopales
Orden de Tortillas
Avocado
Queso Fresco
Chile con queso
Cjile con Queso, It comes with tortilla chips.
Chips and Salsa (Red Sauce)
fajita Crispy Taco para nino
Comes with rice and beans
Carne Guisada para nino
Comes with rice and beans
one enchilada para nino
Comes with rice and beans
Chicken nuggets para nino
Chicken nuggets and french fries
Kids Meals
Postres
Flan
Tres Leches
Soda
Can soda
Hot Chocolate
Coffee
Coca Mexicana
Sangria
Sidral
Ice Tea unsweet only
Gatorade
Red Bull
Monster
Fanta Mexicana
Topo Chico
Drinks
Aguas Frescas
jamaica Grande
Limonada Grande
Horchata Grande
Licuados Platano Grande
Licuados Fresa Grande
Licuados
Jugo de Naranja y Zanahoria
Jugo de Naranja Grande
Jugo de Zanahoria Grande
00 Rancherito Special
Beef skirt, served with charro beans, guacamole & pico de gallo. bistek entero con frijoles charros, guacamole y pico de gallo.
01 Carne Asada
beef skirt Served with tender cactus, rice and beans. bistek entero Servido con nopalitos, arroz y frijoles.
02 Bistec Ranchero
Served with rice and refried beans and salad
03 Sirloin
Served with rice, refried beans and guacamole.
04 Combinacin
1 Tostada and 1 taco (beef or chicken) served with rice and beans.
05 Carne Al Pastor
Charro beans, guacamole and pico de gallo.
06 Plato Mexicano
Two cheese enchiladas, taco, rice and beans (yellow or white cheese).
07 Enchilada De Queso
Three red cheese enchiladas, rice and beans.
08 Enchiladas De Carne O Pollo
Three beef or chicken enchiladas, rice and beans.
09 Carne Tampiquea
10 Tejas Plate
Beef and gravy, Two cheese enchiladas, rice, guacamole and beans.
11 Carne Guisada
Beef stew with rice and beans on the side.
12 Plato Jaliciense
beef skirt , beans, monterrey cheese, salad, rice and tender onions.
13 Flauta De Pollo
Three chicken flautas, rice, beans, salad, cream and cheese.
15 Milanesa De Pollo
Milanesa de pollo served with french fries, beans, and rice.
16 T-Bone Steak
Tbone steak served with rice, beans, guacamole and french fries.
17 Orden De Quesadillas
3 Quesadillas served with rice and beans.
18 Milanesa de Res
Milanesa de res served with rice, salad, and beans.
19 Fajita De Pollo
Chicken Breast mixed with grilled peppers and grilled onions. Served with rice and beans.
20 Chuletas
2 Pork Chops served with rice and beans
21 Tacos Al Carbn
3 Tacos Al Carbon served with pico de gallo, rice, and beans
22 Mini Tacos
4 Mini Tacos with grilled onions and cilantro served with Charro beans.
23 Quesadilla Grande Con arroz y Frijoles
Large Flour Quesadilla served with rice and beans.
30 Plato De Lengua
lengua plate served with salad, rice, and beans.
31 Higado Encebolla
Higado Encebollado served with salad, rice, and beans.
47 Chile Relleno
Chile relleno top of with our salsa Ranchero served with salad, rice, and beans
46 Barbacoa Al La Mexicana
Barbacoa Al La Mexicana served with salad, rice, and beans.
Lunch and Dinner Plates
Torta
Torta Carne Asada
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Carne Guisada
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Pollo guisado
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Pastor
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Barbacoa
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Jamn
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Shrimp (Camaron)
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Chicken Breast (Pechuga)
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Milanesa de Pollo
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Lengua
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Tripa
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream
Torta Milanesa De Res
Served on fresh bread with avocado, lettuce, tomato and sour cream