Taqueria El Ranchito
1821 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Welcome to Taqueria El Ranchito
At Taqueria El Ranchito, we bring the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Mexico to the heart of Minneapolis. Our restaurant is inspired by the warmth of Mexican culture, where family, food, and hospitality come together to create unforgettable moments.
We proudly serve authentic Mexican dishes prepared with traditional recipes passed down through generations. From handmade tortillas and slow-cooked meats to fresh salsas and classic street-style tacos, every bite captures the true taste of Mexico.
Inside our taqueria, you’ll experience the colorful spirit of Mexican culture — from the aromas of our kitchen to the lively atmosphere that reflects the heritage of our homeland. Whether you’re craving a comforting plate of enchiladas, sizzling fajitas, or simply the perfect taco, Taqueria El Ranchito is your home for real Mexican food.
Our Menu
BREAKFAST / DESAYUNOS
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OMELET VEGETARIANO $12.49
Grilled mushrooms, onion, tomatoes & cheddar cheese. Served with breakfast or seasoning home potatoes.
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OMELET TRADITIONAL $13.99
Ham and American cheese with wheat or white toast. Served with breakfast or seasoning home potatoes.
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HOT CAKES $10.99
3 or 4 house pancakes, add $2 for chocolate chips, strawberries or banana.
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HUEVOS CON CHORIZO $13.99
Scrambled eggs mixed with Mexican sausage. Served with rice, beans, and tortillas.
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HUEVOS A LA MEXICANA $13.99
Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño peppers. Served with refried beans, rice, and tortillas.
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HUEVOS RANCHEROS $13.49
Fried corn tortillas topped with fried eggs & topped with cooked ranchero sauce. Served with rice, refried beans, lettuce and mozzarella cheese.
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CHILAQUILES CON HUEVO Y CECINA $19.99
Option of red or green, topped with onions and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
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RED / GREEN TAMALES $3.99
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CHICKEN FAJITA OMELET $15.99
Seasoned grill chicken with green, red and yellow peppers. Topped with sour cream, cheddar and Mozzarella cheese. Choice of hash brown or breakfast potatoes.
APERITIVOS / APPETIZERS
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NACHO TRADITIONAL $15.99
Your choice of seasoned chicken or ground beef melted with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & jalapeños. Topped with sour cream.
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QUESADILLA FAJITA $15.99
A large flour tortilla with your choice of meat (chicken or asada) mixed with green and red peppers, onions and melted cheese. Served with a side of sour cream.
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BUFFALO WINGS $14.99
8 Fresh wings tossed in our buffalo sauce. Served with ranch dressing.
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QUESADILLA $13.99
Your choice of meat: asada, chicken or pastor melted in a large flour tortilla, topped with mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Served with a side of sour cream.
HOUSE SPECIALTIES
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CHILAQUILES
Fried tortilla with sauce to taste (green or red), served with 2 eggs and dried beef.
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COMBO TAMALES
Red-green tamale served with rice and beans.
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TORRE DE MARISCO
Octopus-Tilapia, scallop, shrimp, ceed food mix. Home make spicy green salsa. Tomato, avocado, red onion, cucumber.
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PIÑA LOCA NATURAL
Fruit prepared with alcohol. Choose option.
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HAMBURGUESA DE POLLO CON QUESO
2 pieces of bacon, BBQ, jitomate, onion, lettuce, 8 oz. French fries.
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DELICIA BURGUERS CON QUESO
8 oz. of fresh meat served with delicious pineapple, 8 oz. French fries, 2 pieces of bacon, jitomate, lettuce, jalapeño, jam.
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PIÑA DE MARISCOS MIX
4 pieces of shrimp, 3 pieces of crab leg, in an exquisite home make salsa, side salad.
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MANGO AGUACHILE
18 pieces of fresh shrimp, home make fresh salsa, with delicious fresh mango, options: crackers, fresh plain tostadas.
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ENCHILADA MORELOS
4 chicken enchiladas filled with our authentic red mole flavor, covered with lettuce, jitomate, avocado, cream and fresh cheese, onion.
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MORELOS TRIO
Chicken, steak and shrimp skewer (6 oz) served with butter mixed vegetables.
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HELADO FRITO
Fried vanilla ice cream, served with 2 churros with whipped topping (chocolate, strawberry).
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HELADO MARIPOSA
Fried vanilla ice cream, served with 1 churro with whipped topping (chocolate, strawberry).
MARISCOS / SEAFOOD
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CALDO DE MARISCOS $26.99
Seafood soup with shrimp, octopus, crab legs, clams, squid, mussels and fish. Served with lime, cilantro and onions.
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CALDO DE MOJARRA $24.99
Whole tilapia soup. Served with lime, cilantro and onions on the side.
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CALDO DE CAMARÓN $23.99
Spicy shrimp soup. Served with lime, cilantro and onions on the side.
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AGUACHILE $24.99
Shrimp cooked in lime juice and topped with spicy green salsa, red onions, cilantro and fresh cucumbers
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TOSTADAS DE CEVICHE $15.99
2 Tostadas with shrimp marinated in lime juice, onion, cilantro, tomatoes and cucumbers. Topped with avocado. Add 1 more for $5.00.
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MOJARRA $23.99
Cooked as you like, a la diabla (spicy), with garlic or just fried.
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CAMARONES AL MOJO $23.99
Salted shrimp prepared with fresh garlic butter. Served with salad, rice and refried beans.
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OSTIONES EN SU CONCHA $29.99 (6) / $39.99 (12)
Oyster on the shell. Served with fresh avocado. Ask your server for prepared options and prices.
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CAMARONES SARANDEADOS $24.99
Large special shrimp salted with Morelos home sauce and garlic. Served with rice and French fries.
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CAMARONES A LA DIABLA $23.99
Spicy salted shrimp prepared with home style diabla salsa. Served with rice, beans and salad.
DISHES / PLATILLOS
All our dishes include rice, refried beans and salad.
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TAMPIQUEÑA $20.99
One of the most popular Mexican dishes mad with two enchiladas with the sauce of your choice: red or green, thin sliced steak Mexican style marinate.
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MAR Y TIERRA $24.99
Steak, shrimp and fresh salad. Jalapeno and onion on the side.
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CARNITAS $19.99
Morelos style roasted pork “carnitas”.
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CARNITAS Y BARBACOA $23.99
Delicious Morelos Pork Carnitas & Barbacoa, jalapenos and your choice of flour or corn tortillas.
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BISTEC ENCEBOLLADO
Thin sliced beef steak topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and garlic butter.
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MOLE TRADICIONAL $20.99
Homemade mole with chicken, rice and your choice of authentic fresh corn tortilla (3) or bread.
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BISTEC A LA MEXICANA
Thin sliced steak with our traditional recipe, tomatoes, onions and jalapenos.
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CHURRASCO $24.99
Thin sliced steak ribeye and 2 over easy eggs. Served with salad, tomatoes and French fries.
ENSALADA / SALADS
TRADICIONALES / TRADITIONAL
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SINGLE TACO $3.79
Your choice of pastor, asada, chicken, carnitas or barbacoa, topped with cilantro and onions. Option: Lengua / Tripa tacos $4.29.
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TORTAS $15.99
A Mexican sandwich with your choice of pastor, asada, chicken, carnitas or ham. Fixed with lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos and white cheese.
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TORTA CUBANA $18.99
Breaded beef, ham, jalapeno pepper, lettuce, tomatoes and chipotle sauce in a large bread.
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BURRITO $13.99
Large flour tortilla filled with your choice of pastor, steak, chicken, carnitas or barbacoa, beans, rice, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese.
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BURRITO FAJITA $16.99
Large flour tortilla filled with your choice of chicken or steak grilled with green and red peppers, red onions, beans, rice, sour cream and cheese.
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CHIMICHANGA $15.99
A fried burrito dipped in red sauce, stuffed with your choice of pastor, steak, chicken, carnitas or barbacoa. Filled with beans, rice and cheese and topped with melted cheese.
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ENCHILADAS SUIZAS $16.99
6 enchiladas stuffed with mozzarella cheese and 3 enchiladas stuffed with chicken or asada and covered with sour cream and sauce.
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TAQUIZA $48.99
14 tacos with three meats of your choice: asada, pastor or carnitas, topped with cilantro and onions and fresh Mexican salsas, red or green. Served with grilled onions.
FAJITAS
ANTOJITOS / CRAVINGS
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SOPES CON CECINA $17.99
3 Homemade corn tortillas topped with sauce of your choice, sour cream, Mexican cheese, thinly sliced salted beef.
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HUARACHES $15.99
Large corn tortilla topped with refried beans, your choice of meat, lettuce, sour cream and Mexican cheese.
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FLAUTAS $14.99
Fried tacos stuffed with potatoes. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream and Mexican cheese. Add Cheese: $2.99
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FLAUTAS MIXTAS $16.99
Fried tacos 1 chicken, 1 barbacoa, 1 carnitas. Topped with lettuce, sour cream and Mexican cheese.
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TOSTADAS $13.99
3 crunchy fried corn tortillas. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, sour cream and Mexican cheese.
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TOSTADAS DE TINGA $16.99
3 crunchy fried corn tortillas. Topped with beans, marinated chicken, lettuce, sour cream and Mexican cheese.
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ALAMBRE $18.99
Your choice of Asada, pastor or chicken mixed with maple wood bacon, red and green peppers, onions, melted cheese and grilled knob onions. Served with 6 corn tortillas.
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ALAMBRE MORELOS $21.99
Asada, chorizo and pastor mixed with maple wood bacon, red and green peppers, onions, melted cheese and grilled knob onions. Served with 6 corn tortillas.
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