Rancho Cantina

4.8

56 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Kid-friendly

Step into Rancho Cantina and experience California's culinary heritage. This vibrant restaurant celebrates the rich flavors of the Golden State, blending Spanish and Mexican traditions for an authentic dining experience. The warm atmosphere features reclaimed wood, leather-backed bar stools, and Mexican tiling, creating a cozy yet upscale vibe. The open kitchen and wood-fired grill let you witness the culinary artistry as tortillas are flipped and dishes are crafted with care. Rancho Cantina's menu offers unique dishes, many cooked over the wood-fired grill. From succulent house specials to flavorful Cantiña plates, there's something for everyone. Don't miss their signature Rancho Enchiladas, available with various fillings and sauces. Complete your visit with a refreshing margarita. Their drink menu includes local beers, imported bottles, a curated selection of wines, and rancho-inspired cocktails. Enjoy a Spicy Bandelero with Xicaru Mezcal or a classic Rancho Sour with Lunazul tequila. Whether for a romantic date or a casual meal, Rancho Cantina is the perfect choice.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm
Phone number
(925) 282-3811
Website
https://www.ranchocantina.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
3616 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549-3737
Neighborhood
Lafayette
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

San Francisco Bay Area
Mexican
East Bay
Neighborhood gem
East Bay
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rancho Cantina is a cherished neighborhood gem known for its "great food" and "excellent service." Diners enjoy the vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff, with standout mentions of the "fabulous food" and the "best chips and salsa." Outdoor seating is a highlight, and Avery's service is particularly praised.

56 Reviews

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Mallory
VIP
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great food and service. Highly recommend for any occasion.
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Deanna
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinner was delicious, the bartender friendly and attentive and we so appreciated overhearing the owner thanking the kitchen staff for their hard work! That was so well deserved and such an awesome expression of true appreciation for your team! So nice to see- we wish more leaders were like you! We will definitely be back!!
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David
Las Vegas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitstaff was friendly courteous and could even sing!!!! Manager was accommodating. Outdoor seating heaters worked. Fajita steak was STEAK!
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Linda
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This has been our go to place for a great comfort food experience. Service is always top notch and the so is the food.
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Paul
San Francisco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Terrible experience! The outside seating area is very cold, chairs are metal patio furniture type, and they seem to provide a blanket to keep warm for the ladies. The heaters are not evenly distributed. It was too cold for that area to be open for paying customers. The 1st margarita was great for $15, the 2nd came glass half empty, had it returned and it came back full but seemed to be all mix and no tequila, did not finish it. The fajitas plate was not the best, small serving of grilled vegetables, the tortillas came late, I have had much better fajitas elsewhere for half the price. It was mot an enjoyable experience.
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Alexandra
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good. The food, the service, the staff… everything.
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Sara
San Francisco
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
My drink was tiny and filled 3/4 of an inch from the top of the small glass. They charged $20. Not an ideal way to start dinner. In fairness, it was well made. The tortilla chips lacked salt and appeared to be leftover from lunch. The salsa verse was excellent! Then, they brought us our neighboring table’s food. After we pointed out the mistake they redistributed the sizzling skillet but not the blazing hot enchiladas. So, I used my napkin and served our new friends. Most entrees require you to pay $3 each for rice and beans. Both totally lacked flavor and their portions were tiny. The sizzling skillet was delicious. My enchiladas were tasteless. The red “enchilada” sauce tasted like tomato soup. Most of the patrons were seniors. The younger patrons were locals. With that said, the food was seasoned to their demographic. If you are looking for authentic Mexican food you should look elsewhere.
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Linda
San Francisco
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is fabulous! The host sang happy birthday to my husband and everyone in the restaurant was quiet. He has an amazing voice!! He made our table feel so special. This was our second visit and we plan to go back soon♥️
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Mircea
VIP
San Francisco
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, very accommodating host, super helpful and polite waiter !
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Michael
San Francisco
27 reviews
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best dinner and service ever your the greatest. Our guest were so impressed, and asked when we can get together for great food and drinks at the Cantina. See you soon like may be next week.
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Rancho Cantina is rated 4.8 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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3616 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549-3737

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lafayette
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm Sun 10:00 am–8:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://www.ranchocantina.com/
Phone number
(925) 282-3811

Rancho Cantina

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Dining areas

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What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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