El Rancho

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1014 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201

Phone: (573) 875-2121

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Neighborhood: Columbia

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• Nachos Carbon
• Plenty to share with your whole table! We start with a mountain of crispy tortilla chips then pile on beef, chicken and shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese.
• Fajita Nachos
• Get your meal off to a sizzling start! A colorful plate of peppers, onions and tomatoes atop a pile of crisp tortilla chips topped with plenty of cheese.
• Nachos Locos
• Steak, chicken and shrimp with onion, tomato, grilled hot jalapeño, chips and cheese dip.
• Nachos Supreme
• Crisp chips piled with ground beef, chicken and beans, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese with scoops of guacamole and sour cream.
• Create Your Own Nacho

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Mexican Restaurant, Burritos, Tacos, Mexican Food, Fast Food, Homestyle Restaurant, Table Style Cooking, Authentic Mexican Food, Restaurant, Dinner, Burrito Restaurant, Taco Restaurant, Fast Food Restaurant

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  3.8 stars - Based on 39 reviews

#26 out of 490 restaurants in Columbia

#2 of 43 Mexican in Columbia

5 star				7 reviews	18%
4 star				24 reviews	62%
3 star				5 reviews	13%
2 star				1 review	3%
1 star				2 reviews	5%

Top Reviews of El Rancho

05/25/2025 - Codi M.
The food here is fresh, flavorful, and served quickly with generous portions, making it perfect for satisfying late-night cravings. The friendly staff and authentic taco stand style remind me of the best Mexican spots I've experienced, and the affordable prices only add to how much I enjoy coming back again and again.

02/16/2025 - Felicia Y.
With its quick service, fresh and flavorful food, and friendly atmosphere, El Rancho has become my go-to for authentic Mexican cuisine in Columbia, especially after long nights out.

05/21/2024 - Glory A.
amazing place

06/29/2022 - MenuPix User
Most bland food EVER!!
store bought guacamole...
Least "Authentic" Mexican food, I've ever tasted.
Makes Taco Bell taste gourmet!

06/20/2019 - MenuPix User
Great times

01/01/2011 - edilsar
Comida. Muy. Malecha. Y. Com. Cabello
No. Esta. Muy. Buena. Es. Rapida. Fria. Y ma
malecha. Cosineros. Si. Esperiencia. Buuuuu

05/12/2010 - HZ
I have no idea what the previous reviewer is talking about, the atmosphere is bright and cheery in there, and I've never seen anyone there be anything but polite.

I particularly recommend the fish tacos. I work downtown so I eat here frequently, and I've never had an issue with the quality of the food.

04/23/2009 - MenuPix User
Creepy, awful place-couldn't wait to escape! We dumped our food into go containers and got out of there fast. I threw my food away! The atmoshere is rude and hostile, as employees yelled insults in spanish about the customers, whose money they are happy to take while they say awful things about them thinking the customers don't understand. Don't go there.