La Rancherita

Came here because this place has 4 stars on yalp. I’m not sure exactly how that happened.
This place is Mexican food for wedos (Americans). Typical chips and salsa.. Refried beans on the side blah cooking (if it actually involved cooking today).
The burrito tortilla wasn’t even warm and it was like someone just took it out of the package and threw ground beef in it.
I had a the chimichongas because that’s something hard to screw up. They still managed it by making it extremely small. I’ve had taco trucks make it twice the size and half the money.
I guess I’m spoiled by my expectations having grown up around actual Mexican cooking.
Sad, but this is what you find right next to a mall.

My parents love this place, to me it’s just average. Nothing bad, food was good and waitress was nice.

Above average Mexican restaurant tucked into the side of a mall. Food is good… more upscale than most… with large portions. Service was a bit slow, had to ask for refills on tea and had to wait a bit for the check to arrive. But, overall, good quality for the price.

Awesome little Mexican place has great food and great service. They make the guacamole at your table and its good. The have really great food its plated nicely and has a authentic taste and feel to it. Pricing is good and at the mall location the décor isn’t to bad the six forks location has a little bit better atmosphere. But if your looking for good Mexican food and are in the area this place is worth more then a try check it out doods!

While LaRancherita is not the place to go for a quiet, intimate dinner, the food is quite simply amazing. I order takeout from here on a regular basis because, being from New
Mexico, it’s as authentic as I’ve found here in the Triangle. Fresh guacamole is the star here but their enchiladas and burritos are second to none. Try the ACP (arroz con pollo)…it’s very good. The manager even remembered a previous issue I had with some forgotten takeout and gave it to me at my next visit. Great service, great food, and all in all a great dining experience.

La racherita gave us a great experience.
We found this place because we left another local eatery with our kids.
We left the other place because the menu wasn’t kid friendly at all, but above all the server wasn’t kind to my kids. (6 &4 hungry at that)
But the minute we opened the door we where greeted with a smile.
The atmosphere was very inviting and the server super nice. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such great service!!!
The host smiled the whole time.
With going from one eatery to another because of service with children hungry already, they really took care of us. Which means they kept my kids happy, so momma was happy!
Now that’s service.
The food, hot, fresh, quality & good value.
Worth the trip and we will return. Kuddos to the owner for the great atmosphere, and double kuddos for the person responsible for hiring and training the staff that serviced us that day.
Oh and the margaritas YUM!!!
We certainly left happy

Great food, great margaritas, and great prices.
My favorite place and the ENTIRE staff is amazing. I highly suggest.

Really good Mexican. Quick service, good selection, and great food. The whole family enjoyed our dinner.

We’ve driven past this place quite a few times as we take the back entrance to the parking garage at crabtree but haven’t ever actually been until today. We really had a great time. They have outdoor seating and it looks like it’s two story on the inside but we sat on the first floor. The wait staff was nice, the food was really good, and the drinks were great too. We came with a toddler and a baby and had no problems. There was a good crowd and it was loud enough that you wouldn’t have even heard our children if they were fussing. They had high chairs and the women’s restroom had a changing table but my husband did not find one in the mens room.
We would definitely come back again. maybe even just ourselves with friends for drinks. It was a little pricey but not crazy expensive– comprable to other restaurants nearby.

Had the Al Pastor tacos, DELICIOUS! The rest of the party had the Fajita Quesadilla, Flautas, and a Taco Salad… All good, service was friendly and quick.

La Rancherita at Crabtree has quickly become my favorite place for inexpensive, quick Mexican food in the Triangle. Over the last year this place has revamped and added flavor to its menu. The portions are plentiful (chicken fajitas easily become two meals). The chef has also improved food presentation… it makes you feel like you are in an upscale dining environment.
My two favorite things on the menu happen to be appetizers. The bean dip is delicious! It’s mildly spicy and a perfect appetizer for a group of four or more. I also am a huge fan of their guacamole, made with fresh ingredients.
I like that there is a large parking lot outside the door and you can stop by for dinner without getting caught in mall traffic. All in all, an A+ experience!

I have been going here for years and they changed the menu recently and it’s even better than before. Will definitely be coming here more often.
The plating is not your typical mexican style. The quality of the food has improved and the price is pretty much the same. Drinks were awesome.

I always mean to get something different when I come here (and I’ve managed to on occasion) but my standby is their carne asada. I love it. That, and as everyone has mentioned, the salsa is pretty dang good.

Great and speedy service. I got the shrimp and chorizo tacos and they were absolutely amazing!

Aite here with hubby recently while stranded at a hotel for my bad storm. The food was hot delicious and greeted with a smile. If I’m ever in the area again, I’d eat here again.

Tried this place for the first time on Tuesday night. DO NOT EAT HERE if you want to stay healthy! after eating here my girlfriend and I both fell ill with gastroenteritis, a gastrointestinal virus, that we have now been sick with for 3 days. This was the only change in our routine so this was the source of our sickness! Also the cheese dip we ordered came out in a tiny salsa bowl and paid $ 4 for it. Any other Mexican restaurant would bring out an actual descent size bowl of queso not a tiny little salsa bowl. So not only did I over pay for something as simple as cheese dip but both my girlfriend and I have missed 3 days of work due to this first time experience. I will never go back and recommend nobody else does unless you want to risk getting sick!

After being disappointed in my last experience at what used to be my favorite La Rancherita spot over in Apex (mainly due to the fact that they stopped serving FRESH salsa + the wait service was kind of crappy), I decided to give this location a try. It did not disappoint. This location was significantly better for the following reasons:
1. Parking was a breeze.
2. The wait staff was super friendly and personable.
3. They serve AMAZINGLY FRESH salsa!
4. All of the dishes were nicely presented and arranged.
5. The bathrooms were immaculate.
6. The restaurant was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated.
I’d definitely recommend eating here. As an added bonus, it is conveniently located just outside of Crabtree Valley Mall, and it is within close proximity to Glenwood South and the downtown Raleigh area (roughly 10 minutes).
Great job, guys!

This is just ok, there are so many other delicious Mexican restaurants in the area.
Service was prompt but not overly friendly, food was mediocre and that was about it. There wasn’t anything special or memorable about the food here and I probably wouldn’t think about eating here again.

The salsa is back to its original stuff! Lots if onions and cilantro. Generous with the portions and still friendly staff. I am pleased to say it is back to its original flair. It is still overpriced but I can afford it every now and again… which is okay since it’s not exactly diet food. The drink specials are pretty legit too. Good to be back!

I picked up a takeout order of chips, salsa, guacamole and cheese dip while staying in a hotel across the street. The food was actually really good. The queso had a spicy kick, the guacamole was chunky and fresh, and the salsa was refreshing.
The only reason I didn’t rate this as five stars was due to the take-​out portion size. I received inly one small bag of chips and one small salsa container for my two orders of cheese dip and one order of guacamole. Most Mexican restaurants will give you one salsa and one bag of chips per order of cheese dip or guacamole. The salsa, guacamole and cheese dips each came in a small styrofoam container approximately 3 inches tall by 2 inches wide.
While the food was actually delicious, $ 14 was too high for the amount received.