Cooked with love, served big.
Every meal starts with free chips and three salsas. From there: rellenos, tamales from grandma's hundred-year recipe, fish tacos straight out of Ensenada, and margaritas from the full bar.
The plates of the house.
Bean Dip
Refried beans with California peppers, pico de gallo, and Mexican cheese.
Queso Fundido
Baked cheese with California peppers and onions, served with chips.
Rancheros Nachos
Cheese, beans, green chile sauce, your choice of beef or chicken, all the fixings.
Fiesta Platter
Mini flautas, mini chimis, and mini taquitos with guacamole and sour cream.
Chile Relleno
A fresh poblano, battered and stuffed with Mexican cheese in the house sauce.
Chile Verde
Pork simmered in tomatillo sauce — the green chili pork regulars rave about.
Tamales
Masa in corn husks from grandma's hundred-year recipe, with the house sauce.
Enchiladas Tricolor
One green chicken, one cheese, one red beef — the reviewers' favorite trio.
Del mar & los clásicos.
Fish Tacos
Crisp cod with Mexican coleslaw — a taste straight out of Ensenada.
Camarones Locos
Shrimp sautéed in the spicy house sauce.
Camarones al Mojo de Ajo
Shrimp in garlic butter with white rice.
Toritos de Camarón
Wax chiles stuffed with shrimp, wrapped in bacon, fried crisp.
Machaca
Shredded beef grilled with tomatoes, chiles, and onions, scrambled with eggs.
Chimichangas & Burritos
Stuffed, crisped, and sauced — shredded beef, chicken, or ground beef.
Carne Asada & Bistec Ranchero
Sirloin off the grill; cubed beef in the house sauce.
Fajitas
Chicken, beef, or shrimp with peppers and onions, guacamole, and warm tortillas.
That's the shape of the menu — the full list and today's specials live at the restaurant. (928) 684-5121.
Where is El Ranchero located?
683 W Wickenburg Way, Wickenburg, AZ 85390 — on the west side of town. Call (928) 684-5121.
What are your hours?
Open daily, 10 AM to 8 PM. Holiday hours can differ — call ahead to confirm.
Can I bring my dog to the patio?
Yes — dogs are welcome on the sunny patio.
Do you have a full bar?
Yes — a full bar with margaritas, cold beer, and happy-hour specials.
Do you take takeout orders?
Yes — call (928) 684-5121 and we'll have your order ready to pick up at 683 W Wickenburg Way.
Do you have vegetarian options?
Yes — bean and cheese dishes, quesadillas, chile rellenos, and vegetable plates. Tell your server and the kitchen will work with you.
Where's the best Mexican food in Wickenburg?
Locals and travelers rank El Ranchero at the top — TripAdvisor lists us #1 of 35 restaurants in Wickenburg. Come see for yourself: 683 W Wickenburg Way, open daily 10 AM to 8 PM.
Hours
| Every day | 10 AM – 8 PM |
Full bar · happy-hour margaritas · sunny patio (dogs welcome)
Authentic Mexican food, family-owned in Wickenburg, Arizona.
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683 W Wickenburg Way
Wickenburg, AZ 85390
(928) 684-5121
