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El Rancho Viejo is a premier Family Restaurant in South Bend, IN, serving up delicious Mexican cuisine with a focus on fresh seafood options. As a popular Caterer, we offer customized menus for events and gatherings of all sizes. Our Lunch Restaurant is a local favorite, with a wide variety of options to satisfy any appetite. From traditional Taco Restaurant fare to innovative seafood dishes, our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft mouthwatering meals. Whether you're in the mood for a quick lunch or a night out with the family, El Rancho Viejo is the perfect destination. Conveniently located at 123 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601, we can't wait to welcome you to our vibrant and festive atmosphere.

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Jeremiah Sult
Jeremiah Sult -Google user
8 months ago
Hands down the best Mexican food in town! They have the favorites that others do not, and do it very well! The fresh salsa is excellent!
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Martin “Flow Juggle Shop” Kalwill
Martin “Flow Juggle Shop” Kalwill -Google user
2 years ago
Great food and unbeatable prices. The mexican artwork carved and painting on the wood make it a unique visual experience..
Dine inLunch
Kyle Perkins
Kyle Perkins -Google user
2 years ago
Food, service and atmosphere was amazing.
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Reed Young
Reed Young -Google user
2 years ago
Stopped in here on a whim as I was walking to another establishment. I am so glad I did!! The food was amazing! I had the Mucho Grande Burito and a Mudello Especial. Average price. The portion was huge. I needed to stop eating and...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20
Rikk Carlson
Rikk Carlson -Google user
2 years ago
Love having an authentic restaurant with great food downtown. Food is great. Recomend going downtown for this treat
Atmosphere: 5
Bella 's Fandom Videos
Bella 's Fandom Videos -Google user
a year ago
Excellent service and tasty food will be back
Dine inAtmosphere: 5
John Miller
John Miller -Google user
2 years ago
This place was amazing! Great service and the Tejana margarita was 🔥🔥. Very good street tacos. In town for business but can't wait to come back and try them again.
Atmosphere: 5
Bionic Art studio
Bionic Art studio -Google user
8 months ago
Omg it’s delicious food 🤭 …
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Olivia Droke
Olivia Droke -Google user
11 months ago
Fast, friendly, fresh...those are the words I would use to describe my visit. I went on a Monday afternoon for lunch by myself. My server seated me right away and was super attentive and polite the whole time. He was on top...Read More
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Gwenevere Mueller
Gwenevere Mueller -Google user
a year ago
Visited on a Saturday evening and was seated immediately. The staff was really nice and got us our drinks quickly. I ordered the chimi meal amd my daughters ordered chicken tacos and chicken enchilada. The food was really good. I liked the chips. The rice...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 4
Josh Reeves
Josh Reeves -Google user
Edited 7 months ago
I've eaten here twice in the last couple months and it was excellent both times. I did carryout so I don't know about service but the place looks nice and clean inside. Would def. recommend. 2/25- I’ve eaten inside at two locations now and both were...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Jennifer
Jennifer -Google user
a year ago
Everything was excellent! Food, atmosphere, drinks and wait staff were all awesome. Large portions and great chips & salsa. Will definitely go back!
Dine inLunch$10–20Atmosphere: 5Carne Asada Taco, Chips SalsaNot sureWe parked across the street in the bank parking lot. This lot can only be used after bank hours. Street parking is also available.Dino chicken nuggets were a hit at our table for the littles.
Jason Points
Jason Points -Google user
2 years ago
Being from Texas I am leery of Mexican food north of the Red River, but I just had a great dinner here. Martin my server was excellent. Chips and salsa was good salsa had good flavor but not to spicy. My enchiladas...Read More
Ryan Yazel
Ryan Yazel -Google user
3 years ago
We needed this downtown. Great food, great portions and prices. Lots of variety, including a good focus on vegetarian options. They bring you chips and salsa like your granny who is concerned you haven't been eating enough. …
Bruce Kleiber
Bruce Kleiber -Google user
a year ago
Food was delicious, generous portions, and friendly staff. Nice restaurant downtown great for a quick lunch visit. Definitely would return. Found some easy free street parking walked right in and was seated immediately.
Jacob Brewer-Rooney
Jacob Brewer-Rooney -Google user
a year ago
Best Mexican food in DTSB. Extremely friendly staff and great service. Great for a night out, family dinner, or carry out. I also recommend stopping in for lunch service, it's one of the cheapest lunch menus downtown.
Sarah Darga
Sarah Darga -Google user
2 years ago
We can 13 minutes before closing after just having driven 8.5 hours and checking into our hotel. The staff were more than welcoming even though they closed soon. The food was beyond amazing, came out quick and hot. Sad we don't live closer, we'd be...Read More
Rodriguez Aquino
Rodriguez Aquino -Google user
2 years ago
they have a good variety to choose from. it was pretty good overall. the food was incredible for the price i would recommend going if you’re in the area. love the decore. feels like i’m on vacation in mexico. they service was very attentive …
Antwon Thompson
Antwon Thompson -Google user
2 years ago
Awesome place, they may need more staff to keep up, but all in all I cannot complain. The food had so much flavor and the margaritas were great!
Tammy Alstott
Tammy Alstott -Google user
3 years ago
This is the third location I have visited, and every one is the same: INCREDIBLE! The food is delicious without the long wait, service is top notch, but the decor steals the show! I had carnitas for lunch, cooked to perfection!

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