About
Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California is a renowned Mexican restaurant which offers an array of authentic Mexican dishes. The restaurant has become one of the city’s most popular Mexican restaurant due to its generous portions, quality service and excellent food as well as convenient location. Their menu includes a variety of Mexican cuisine from tacos, burritos and enchiladas to seafood dishes and desserts. The restaurant provides a great atmosphere for customers to enjoy a delicious meal in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Restaurant Features
Facilities & Amenities
Restroom
Bar
Kid Friendly
Kid Menu
Kid High Chair
Veg Friendly
Alcohol
Happy Hour
Wheelchair Access
Parking
- Free Parking Lot
Accepted Payments
- Credit Card
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
Must Try Dishes
If you're dining at Avila's El Ranchito in Costa Mesa, California, make sure to try their mouthwatering Pollo en Mole, a tender chicken dish smothered in rich mole sauce. Another must-try option is their Camarones al Mojo de Ajo, succulent shrimp sautéed in garlic butter. For a vegetarian delight, go for their Chile Relleno, a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese and topped with tangy salsa. Don't miss out on their Carne Asada Tacos, perfectly grilled beef served in warm corn tortillas. Finally, satisfy your sweet tooth with their creamy and indulgent Flan, a traditional Mexican caramel custard.
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Really disappointed with my dinner experience at the Costa Mesa location. My refined beans were burned, chicken enchiladas were over-cooked with no cheese on them, chips were mixed with stale ones, salsa had a weird taste and my rice was floating in over-cooked sauce. I really like the establishment, so I was very surprised to receive very poor service! We were seated at a dirty table and no acknowledgement for longer than expected. We were seated by the noisy severs breezeway as well. I am an honest person and want tell you, they did take my meal off my tab, however, this should not have happened! I never really ate and ended up with a stomach ache from the food. This was originally a $50+ tab. I did tip our server, however I will never go back! Unable to trust their service! We were good customers. We went in quietly and left quietly. Never caused any scene or disrespectful to the staff. SAD!
Being from florida its hard to find a good Mexican restaurant. This a good one! Loved the food employees are super funny. Next time i come here it will be my first stop.
On a last minute decision, my husband and I took our kids to dinner on a busy Monday school night. I was worried that it would be difficult to get good service without a reservation especially because we are a very large family. When we got there, Salvador received us with open arms and actually made us feel like our presence was welcomed. He made sure we got seated very fast. The waitress, Mercedes was just as sweet as Salvador. I can't remember the last time we got such good service at a restaurant. It means a lot to our family to be able to enjoy a dining experience such as this, especially because it costs so much to eat out. The food was fresh and absolutely delicious. Thank you Avilas!
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Business Hours
| Sunday: | 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Monday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM |
| Friday: | 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM |