What People Are Saying About Avila's El Ranchito
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In Short – In 1966, Mama Avila began to cook her Mexican recipes for the Huntington Beach area. Since then the restaurant has never left the family's hands and the recipes claim to use the same ingredients called for in the beginning. The authentic Mexican menu offers distinctive flavors, from the spicy and sweet salsa to the Chingolingas, piping hot pastries stuffed with grilled chicken, rice and beans. Also offered are imported Mexican beers and top-shelf margaritas for those who want to sip on something as authentic as their food.
07/10/07
Pretty good authentic Mexican
by emilynf1
Overall I liked this place. Being from the South I'm pretty tough on Mexican food. They spiced everything really well and it tasted fresh. I thought for the quality it was a little pricey, esp for the cadillac margaritas which didn't use high quality tequila. Outdoor patio is a wonderful place to have dinner
- Pros: Good for satisfying Mexican cravings, love the outdoor patio
- Cons: Overpriced
The Details on Avila's El Ranchito
Know Before You Go:
El Ranchito offers a daily special, a low-priced original recipe that changes each day of the week -- feel free to try all seven.
The Extras:
For the adult crowd, El Ranchito offers pints of its famous margaritas, classically prepared with Jose Cuervo. For the more daring drinker, try a pint of Cadillac margaritas -- they're only a couple bucks more and the splash of Grand Marnier is worth it.
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