Welcome To El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant

When you’re looking for the best fresh, authentic Mexican food in Central Florida, you’ll find it right here at El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant! Each of our three locations takes great pride in preparing outstanding dishes that give you a true taste of Mexico. Unlike national chain establishments, El Ranchito Mexican Restaurant uses traditional recipes handed down from our owner’s mother and grandmother. It’s real home cooking made with love and served with the hospitality we’re known for! Come in today and experience the El Ranchito difference!



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Lady Lake location full liquor bar and Crystal River & Inverness beer & wine

Great Food

Great Drinks

Fully Stocked Bar only in Lady Lake

Great Atmosphere

LUNCHEON SPECIALS

Monday - Friday Only (Absolutely no substitutes)

Plato Favorito

One burrito, and one taco - One chalupa and one enchilada

$7.75

One Burrito

Served with rice and beans

$6.50

One Taco

Served with rice and beans

$6.50

One Enchilada

Served with rice and beans

$6.50

One Enchelada, One Taco & One Chalupa

Served with rice and beans

$6.50

One Chile Relleno

Served with guacamole salad and rice or beans

$6.75

Hot & Spicy Burrito

Served with salad and sour cream

$7.00

Taco Salad

$6.75

One Taco, One Enchilada & One Burrito

$7.00

One Taco, One Burrito & One Chalupa

$6.75

Super Burrito

Flour Tortilla rolled around Beef, Beans and Cheese, Topped with Lettuce and Guacamole

$7.00

One Taco & One Enchilada

Served with rice and beans

$7.00

Chimichanga

Beef or Chicken, Served with rice and beans

$6.75

Quesadilla

Served with salad and sour cream

$6.75

Enchilada Deluxe

Two enchiladas served with rice

$6.75

One Burrito & One Enchilada Deluxe

Served with salad and rice

$7.00

One Chile Relleno & One Chalupa

Served with rice

$6.75

Enchiladas Rancheras

Three enchiladas served with salad & sour cream

$6.75

Fajitas Beef or Chicken

$8.25

Fajitas Taco Salad

$7.25

El Ranchito Vocabulary

Chalupas
Flat tortillas deep-fried and topped with beans sprinkled with cheese and guacamole salad

Enchiladas
Tortillas rolled around seasoned fillings; topped with sauce and cheese

Chiles Rellenos
Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and meat

Nachos
Melted cheese with Jalapeno peppers on toasted tortillas

Frijoles Refritos
Refried beans

Tostadas
Flat tortillas deep-fried and topped with beer, sour cream, lettuce, cheese and tomatoes

Guacamole
Avocado Salad

Chile Con Carne
Pieces of steak, tomatoes and spices simmered together

Chalupas
Flat tortillas deep-fried and topped with beans; sprinkled with cheese and guacamole salad

Flauta
Fried tortilla filled with steak and topped with guacamole

Tortillas
Thin corn pancakes – used as a base for many dishes

Tacos
Tortillas folded and fried crisp; filled with meat, lettuce and cheese