El Rancho Restaurant,

101 South Chicago Avenue, Portales, NM 88130

"I don’t trust anyone in this town, 4.5 stars, what the heck are yall smoking? My fajitas had Kraft singles melted on it with the most raw green peppers I’ve ever seen, you’d think we got Mexican food in Ohio or something."

"Authentic tex mex goodness!! Great service!! Order the chili relleno and tacos. Best tacos I've had in forever! The sopapillas are made fresh and everything weve ever had here tastes like it just came out of the garden!! Best restaurant in New Mexico!!"

"This used to be an awesome restaurant. We went today, 11/10/23, got a table fast, got our drinks fast, and even ordered fast. Food was still good, and fresh. HOWEVER, the salad my wife ordered should have come with a salad dressing. Instead the dressing which we did not ask for and then charged for, $4.40 for 2 oz.? We use to eat there, two full meals, drinks for $35 - $40, today chicken fajitas (one order), two teas (unsweet), no sopaipillas, $50! Prices have gone up, but what they are charging for now, don't know if we will go back."

"This place was awesome. 1st time being here and for sure will return. My waiter was so nice & was prompt on everything we asked for. The Thursday lunch special is great! Thank you for a great experience!"

"Everytime we go the food is okay.. the service is friendly enough. You never have to wait for an open table. But this time we stayed a little late, and I guess they didn't like that, so when they offered the fried bread and we accepted it to go, we didn't think they'd drop their quality just to get us out. Fried on the outside and raw dough on the inside. On every. Single. Piece. Will be going back to give them their uncooked food and will be the last time to give them a chance. Sad that the standards here are so low and you have to drive 30mins to 2hrs away for decent food."