El Ranchero - Claremont

Good everyday Mexican restaurant. Chips are excellent, salsa is wonderful and freshly made. Food is average Mexican fare.

Visited on the promise of authentic Mexican food and surprisingly good .99 margaritas. Asked the host if it was O.K. to eat at the bar, he said yes. Sat at the bar with the intention of ordering food once our friend arrived. We ordered an appetizer and a round of drinks but after 20 minutes the bartender asked us if we were really saving the seat for someone because he couldn 't keep turning people away. The only person who had arrived after we sat down was a lone man who grudgingly asked my wife if he could rent the seat after she said our friend would be arriving soon, apparently good enough to kick us off the bar. We moved, our friend arrived within 5 minutes, nobody took our seats at the bar and the food was dried out garbage. To no surprise I never saw the bartender mix a single drink, it all comes from a malt liquor mix. Here 's to you, high achiever, thanks for the service.

Well went tonight for Dinner, their were four at our table to start with, and then add two. We choose to go for their $0.99 Margarita special that ends at 8pm. When we arrived we were sat immediately. But we did not receive any service for at least 15minutes. The only person that approached us was the busboy that brought the table water and chips and salsa. Normally when we have gone to this restaurant we have received great service. When our extra two showed up we switched tables to accommodate the two extra people I asked to speak with the manager and were directed to the front of the restaurant, instead of the manger coming to the table. I told him what had happened and shortly there after our server was at the table taking drink orders. Mind you we have now been at the table for over 20minutes, first interaction with someone. The manager then came back and asked me to come to the front. He then informed me that the host and busboy denied that we had been there for 15 minutes and that I was basically lying when I spoke with him the first time. Then on top of that he told me I should be understanding in that they were busy and bated me to come back on a Sunday because the service was better then. Well of course the service would be better on a dead night, no drink specials then. Needless I won't be returning to this restaurant. I just isn't worth it. Don Jose it will be from now on.

Been going here for years . They’re all like family and treat us in that manner . Margaritas are my favorite there . GREAT price and they pack a punch ! The food is super yummy too

Our favorite Mexican restaurant, great margaritas, food and great staff.