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El Rancho Inn | Steak & Lobster is a premier Seafood Restaurant and Steak House located in the heart of Stockton, CA. Our restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience, serving the finest Steak and Lobster dishes in a cozy and inviting atmosphere. At El Rancho Inn | Steak & Lobster, we pride ourselves on using only the freshest ingredients, sourced locally whenever possible, to create mouth-watering dishes that will leave you wanting more. From our signature Steak options to our succulent Lobster plates, every meal is carefully crafted to exceed your expectations. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a night out with friends, or simply looking for a great meal, El Rancho Inn | Steak & Lobster is the perfect destination. Conveniently located at 1457 Mariposa Rd, Stockton, CA 95205, we're just a short drive from anywhere in the city. Come taste the difference for yourself and experience the best of Seafood and Steak in Stockton.

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Dino Calzolari
Dino Calzolari -Google user
2 years ago
Really great western atmosphere,the quality of the food is out of discussion,super nice,and well cooked and presented,like you will expect in this kind of restaurant. Service super friendly. Very nice experience, thank you.
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5New York Steak and Baked Potato, House Josh Cabernet Sauvignon California
Linda Northcutt
Linda Northcutt -Google user
a year ago
Service is amazing! Especially from Olivia. Ray is amazing! Food is delicious. Very clean. Restrooms are clean. There is a very large bar area. Super nice place. Food is delicious! They treat you like family here.
Dine inDinner$100+Atmosphere: 5Onion Rings, Ribeye Steak and Lobster Tail, Steak and Shrimp, Fried Prawns Baked Potato Onion Rings, Steak and Lobster After, Salad Before Main Course, Veggie Plate
Nikki W
Nikki W -Google user
2 years ago
Great service and food. Best steak I have ever had in a restaurant.
Atmosphere: 5
Michael Griggs
Michael Griggs -Google user
3 years ago
El Rancho Inn is a great steak house. You want a steak you got three choices: New York Strip, Ribeye or Fillet Mingnion. You can order shrimp or lobster, too. Sides include baked potato and onion rings. My wife ordered the Bloody...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100
Brian S
Brian S -Google user
3 months ago
Great place to go get a great big steak onion rings salad and loaded baked potato with full bar open till 9 pm closed Sunday and monday
$50–100Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk1 personPlenty of parkingFree parking lotWalk in the door bar to the left dinning room to right
Robert Newcomb
Robert Newcomb -Google user
5 years ago
I haven't had a steak dinner like this in years. This place is great. It's pricey but they fill you up. Amg the people that work there are take care of you. Whatever they can do for you they will try there best to make you...Read More
Michael Delp
Michael Delp -Google user
4 years ago
Good energy, waiters were nice, gave us fresh bread and just the right temperature butter. Most places give you cold butter and cold bread. That wasn’t the case here. My salad was fresh and I ordered there country frida steak with mash potatoes 🔥🔥 5...Read More
Christine Vega
Christine Vega -Google user
5 years ago
Was delicious, but missed my lobster tail. Steak was right on! Wish I had more shrimp but the dinner was filling, salad, bread. Service was awesome, clean as usual!
Leonardo Navarro
Leonardo Navarro -Google user
8 months ago
Excellent treasure of a steakhouse. Authentic homey and delicious flavor, great service! Highly recommended. I had the ribeye with fries. Simply amazing
Lunch$50–100Atmosphere: 5
Michael Lee
Michael Lee -Google user
2 years ago
Fantastic steak place in a rough part of town hidden away off the beaten path. Their food all tasted excellent but damn their steaks are $$$ that's said they served us an amazing cut of beef. We got the ribeye which had a nice massive...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Reyna Pinedo
Reyna Pinedo -Google user
3 years ago
What a Great places to eat . friendly staff , tasty food & great consist drinks. Average meal would run you 50-60 per person depending on what you order , the dinner came with complementary bread .when you order dinner the meal comes with a...Read More
Dine inDinner$50–100
George N
George N -Google user
5 years ago
Excellent service and delicious steak! The cut was juicy and tender, served with a generous portion of fries and cooked veggies. They serve quality meat! Definitely the go-to steakhouse in the Stockton area. I even had a great laugh when I read their sign walking...Read More
Edwin Shankar
Edwin Shankar -Google user
6 years ago
Awesome place for lunch. Stopped by here before heading back home. Got the 16oz steak from lunch menu. Steak was cooked to order and tasted really good. I only wish they had fried Brussel sprout in bacon jam to go with the steak.
Damian Rangel
Damian Rangel -Google user
a month ago
If you're looking for the best steak and lobster in town, this is the place. We go every year for my birthday and I absolutely love this place! Never a wait, service is above and beyond perfect, and the ribeye steak melts in your mouth!...Read More
$100+Atmosphere: 5Ribeye Steak and Lobster TailReservations recommendedIndoor dining area
Michele Godina
Michele Godina -Google user
3 months ago
El Rancho still has it! Haven’t had the chance to experience this place in years. Made a stop to celebrate and was blown away. The decor has updated but everything else is exactly as I remembered - top notch service (Izzy was the best!) and...Read More
Dinner$30–50Atmosphere: 53-4 peopleNo wait
Erika Johnson
Erika Johnson -Google user
3 months ago
The steak(we got the filet minon) was really large and super tender. The sides were really good as well as the fresh bread. We definitely will go back.
$50–100Atmosphere: 4Moderate noiseNo wait
Kristina Cannon
Kristina Cannon -Google user
3 months ago
Food was amazing! Service was great. We even met the owner Ray. Such an awesome hidden gem!
$100+Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talkNo waitIndoor dining area, Bar area, Outdoor patio / terrace, Booth seating, Counter seating
Darrin Francis
Darrin Francis -Google user
3 weeks ago
Great Food, but be prepared a bit on the pricey side but worth it.
$50–100Atmosphere: 4Quiet, easy to talk2 peopleNo wait
Judee Jager
Judee Jager -Google user
4 months ago
Everything about this restaurant makes you feel good! What’s the deal? Why are you guys closed? I hope that you’re opening back up right OK see you when you do.
$30–50Service: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
matthew magee
matthew magee -Google user
5 months ago
The best steaks we’ve had in a long time! And the service was top-notch as well!
Dine inDinner$50–100Atmosphere: 5New York Steak and Baked Potato, Ribeye Steak and Lobster Tail

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