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El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant

6700 Ringgold Road, Chattanooga, TN 37412
4238262950
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Pineapple Fajitas
Molcajete
Texas Fajitas
Pineapple Fajitas
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Ranked #224 of 535 restaurants in Chattanooga
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Price range: RM16 - RM47
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Outdoor seating, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Lunch Spot
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8 reviews from our community

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Senior Contributor
25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Surprisingly good!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

I was scared by the location, but the fajitas I had (Texas fajitas, I believe) were wonderful. Trio of meats with the obligatory peppers and onions... I watched college football on the TV's and had the most pleasant of afternoons. More

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Macon, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Love the texas fajitas”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

They have some of the best texas fajitas, Good authentic mexican food at great price. the prices are reasonable even it is inside of a hotel. overall it was nice atmosphere and good food. More

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Chattanooga, Tennessee
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“We will definitely return”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2011
3
people found this review helpful

The food was very good and the service was very prompt. Me and my brother had a great time there, even the atmosphere was very nice. The servers were helpful. My favorite dish was Texas Fajitas, it was really delicious. I would definitely be going in another week. More

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Dalton, Georgia
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Good food at a great price”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011
3
people found this review helpful

Was very pleased with our trip to El Ranchero. The service was good and the food even better. Will be back often. More

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Hixson, Tennessee
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Closed when we got there”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 February 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Friends told us about this place saying the food is great. We thought we would try it. I looked at their web site Sat and found it said open on Fri & Sat 11am - 12pm we drove from hixson and got there at 10:45pm to find the place closed. It doesn't matter how good the food is if they... More

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Georgia
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“We will return”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Tried this new Mexican Restaurnat and found the food to be very fresh and good. We will be returning for more of this good food. More

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Dalton, Georgia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Never know when they will be open”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2011
2
people found this review helpful

Went tonight and they were closed. Their ad in paper said open until 11 but they were closed at 8:30. This is the second time we have gone only to find this restaurant closed. The food is very good if you can ever find the place open. More

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Rossville, Georgia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“would not honor advertised special from newspaper”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The Food Was Very Good & Prompt . The Check Out Time Was Slow & Would Not Honor The Newspaper Special Of The day. More

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