El Ranchito Family Mexican Restaurant

Excellent food at reasonable prices with a full bar in back and family friendly atmosphere in main dinning area. A go to spot for the locals and must stop for any and all people passing through. Owned and operated by a local family so with great food and supporting local small business, it's a nobrainer.

Antonio is awesome and welcoming.

The best! We’ve enjoyed El Ranchito for decades and we’ve made many family memories in the place as we enjoyed delicious food ️

GREAT PLACE

A small local Mexican restaurant, with good food and personalized service. I go here semi regularly, and it is as clean as a whistle. The owner is there frequently and is a nice and gracious host. This most recent visit was beyond good, so here is the review!

Food service both excellent. Best margueritas I've had in a long time, I'll definitely be back

The restaurant only had 2 other tables occupied when we arrived for lunch on a Saturday. I ordered the Arroz Con Pollo which was supposed to be their "Signature dish". Not sure what that means but I assume it's the owners favorite. It's one of my go-to dishes when trying a new place. My wife had an enchilada and tostada combo. Prices were average. $18-$20 We received the obligatory chips and salsa right away. Our food came in an average amount of time, but I never received my soda until I asked for it. Would have been nice to have when eating the chips and salsa before the meal. The arroz con pollo was ok. It was a bit bland and the chicken was "squeaky" in your teeth. if that makes sense. Not tough. Just maybe dry? The fresh tortillas were doughy. Definitely not cooked all the way. The ground beef in my wife's dish was bland also. Could have used some salt and more chili powder maybe. Neither the owner/manager guy that seated us nor the person who brought us our food ever came by to ask how our food was or if we needed anything. We noticed the single gentlemen at the only other occupied table had to get up and ask for his bill. When we were finished, we waited a bit since we weren't in a hurry. Finally, I got up and walked toward the kitchen. The manager apologized and stated that they were really busy with to-go orders. He immediately came out with the bill and walked away. I then walked to the register to get his attention again. Overall disappointing. I will try a different place next time I visit Lynden.

Great service, Great food!