Message from El Rancho Grande

Lincoln Road's best kept secret. Flavors of Mexico & BEST Margarita's!
  • Authentic Mexican Cuisine
  • BEST Margarita's in Town
  • Inside & Outside Dining

El Rancho Grande Restaurant, Lincoln Road's best kept secret, brings you the flavors of Mexico, Authentic Mexican food, a festive display of color, ceramic tile top tables, and a décor ranging from Chihuahua to the Yucatan. Business, family, casual, and outside dining all in one. A business owned and operated by the Ortiz family since conception (1992), has been a long time favorite of South Beach locals. The *Margaritas* are made with fresh lime juice. The tortilla chips and salsa are made fresh daily and served at every table. The seafood dishes are a specialty sure to satisfy the most discriminating taste buds. In 1998, "The Big Ranch" underwent a renovation and expansion that brought this hideaway to a restaurant with a full bar, catering, and free delivery, without missing a beat. The Ortiz' family invites you to sit back, relax and enjoy your dining experience.

MarkerEl Rancho Grande Restaurant

(305) 673-0480

1626 Pennsylvania Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Former hidden gem is now a must-try destination for Miami Mexican-food fans.
Rated 9.4 out of 10 by Citysearch.

1 Review of El Rancho Grande Restaurant in Miami Beach

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Great Hispanic Food  4 Star Rating - Very good

This restaurant is a definite must visit in Miami. The crab enchilada with rice and beans was stuffed full of crab and veges. It was superb! The waitress was so very friendly, fast service and attentive. The prices were great and the servings were so big, I had another meal at home with the leftovers. I would highly recommend.

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Really Really Good! 5 Star Rating - World class

Great Service, Great Food, Great location. Too bad not unlimited nachos and salsa but really good food.

Pros: Cheap
Cons: Parking as usual
Posted 09/07/07 at 5:26pm

Excellent authentic Mexican food (not Tex Mex) 5 Star Rating - World class

After searching high and low I've found authentic Mexican food in Miami! This is not another crappy Tex Mex restaurant. Great salsa, fresh, hot chips, excellent refried beans, A+ mole sauce. I highly suggest the "Burrito Californiano" & the margaritas. We did have to ask for the bill, other than that the service was decent.

Posted 03/12/07 at 10:15am

WONDERFUL 5 Star Rating - World class

Wonderful food at wonderful prices. I recommend the North Miami Beach location for fewer tourists.

Posted 06/01/05 at 12:00am

Really, Real Mexican Food 5 Star Rating - World class

At last, real Mexican food! This is one of three places in Miami that serve the real deal! What a change from the band, tasteless stuff served at other places. They go out of there way here to serve ony the best, freshes, True Mexican food. All of this with fairly good service and moderate prices. A real treat, right here on Lincoln Road!

Pros: Real Mexican Food, Variety
Cons: Parking, Uneven Service
Posted 04/04/05 at 1:31pm

looks 7 food 4 service 3 2 Star Rating - Wouldn't recommend

A lunch visit left me unsatisfied....a half cup of rice in a tiny ramikin...together with the same amount of refried beans.....no tomato garnish on the enchiladas...only lettuce. Mole was good...had to hunt down waiter to request extra sauce. A dinner visit a few weeks later solidified that I won't return. My entree was a tasteless caserol of shreaded chicken....I've had better food during a hospital stay.

Pros: attractive room, avg. prices
Cons: , service
Posted 02/15/04 at 9:49am