Avila's El Ranchito
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- Monday-Thursday 11:30AM - 8:30PM
- Friday 11:30AM - 9:30PM
- Saturday 10:30AM - 9:30PM
- Sunday 10:00AM - 8:30PM
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DRINK MENU
Herradura Skinny Margarita 15.5
Made with Herradura Silver Tequila, fresh lime juice, and Agave Nectar. One of the Avila Family’s favorite tequilas.
Avila’s Guava Margarita 15.5
Our signature Skinny Margarita made with Herradura Silver Tequila, lime juice, Agave Nectar, and 100% Guava Nectar.
Orange Herradura Cadillac 16
Our signature Skinny Margarita made with Herradura Silver Tequila, lime juice, Agave Nectar, and orange juice. Prepared Cadillac style.
Blood Orange Margarita 15.5
Made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila and Blood Orange Margarita mix.
Skinny Vodka Jalapeño Margarita 15.5
Stoli Jalapeño Vodka, our signature Skinny Margarita mix, made with fresh lime juice, fresh jalapeños, and Agave Nectar. May also be made with tequila instead of vodka upon request.
Skinny Cucumber Vodka Margarita 15.5
Cucumber Vodka, our signature Skinny Margarita mix, made with fresh lime juice, cucumber slices, and Agave Nectar.
Patrón Chambord Margarita 16.5
Our famous Skinny Margarita made with Patrón Silver. Topped with a splash of Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur.
Bacardi Mojito 15.5
Bacardi Silver Rum, fresh mint leaves, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and soda water. Classic recipe, classic taste!
Berry Limonada 15.5
Stoli Blueberry Vodka, fresh muddled lemons, simple syrup, and soda water.
Mexican Mule 15.5
Made with 100% Blue Agave Tequila, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer.
APPETIZERS
Guacamole Fresco 15.5
A chunky blend of ripe avocados, tomatoes, cilantro and onions, brought to life with a touch of garlic and fresh lime. Topped with pico de gallo and shredded cheese.
Nachos Especiál 18
Choice of shredded chicken or shredded beef, topped with Salsa Ranchera, Beans, melted cheese, sour cream, and guacamole.
Quesadilla 15
A grande flour tortilla with a blend of cheeses. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Avila’s Appetizer 27
A combination of bite-size taquitos, flautas, tacos, and a quesadilla. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Ceviche 22
Wild caught Mazatlán shrimp or White Fish marinated in lime juice and tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions, and cilantro. Topped with avocado slices and served with tostada shells.
With Wild Caught Shrimp 24
Shrimp Cocktail 23
Succulent shrimp, fresh squeezed lime juice, cilantro, and fresh avocado, tossed in a tomato based Mexican style cocktail.
SOUPS AND SALADS
Mamá Avila’s Soup 17
An El Ranchito Favorite!
A large bowl of chicken breast and rice soup, garnished with fresh avocado, cilantro, onions, and tomatoes. Served with your choice of warm tortillas. A meal in itself!
Add a Condiment Plate – cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, avocado, and jalapeños for $4
Grande Taco Salad 19
A flaky flour tortilla shell filled with lettuce, beans, and your choice of shredded chicken, shredded beef, or grilled chicken. Topped with pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream.
Azteca Chicken Salad 19
Charbroiled chicken lightly tossed with cilantro-lime dressing, avocado, black beans, and corn relish. Served on a bed of crisp green lettuce and topped with Mexican tortilla crouton strips.
Grilled Chicken Salad 19
Seasoned warm grilled chicken, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and sliced avocado. Served barbeque style upon request. It’s absolutely delicious!
Tostada 18
Shredded fresh lettuce on a crispy corn tortilla smothered with beans. Garnished with cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream. Choice of shredded chicken, grilled chicken or shredded beef.
Avila’s Soup and Salad 19
A bowl of our famous Avila’s Soup with a fresh green salad. Tortillas served on request.
Tacos and Caldo 21
A cup of our famous Avila’s Soup served with two crispy tacos, taquitos, or chicken flautas.
Guacamole or sour cream add 2 each
Substitute a salad for the cup of soup at no extra charge.
Albondigas Soup 17
Seasoned meatballs simmered with garden fresh vegetables. Served with your choice of warm tortillas. While supplies last.
Menudo 17
A traditional homemade beef tripe soup with our special El Ranchito seasoning. Served with your choice of warm tortillas. Served Saturday and Sunday Only.
FAVORITOS
Fresco Burrito 20
Fresh seasoned mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, zucchini, and tomatoes. Grilled with your choice of sliced chicken or steak. Topped with black beans.
Substitute with wild caught shrimp add 4
Chingolingas 20
A flaky pastry filled with chicken served with rice and beans, garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Absolutely delicious!
Mayan Burrito 20
Filled with shredded chicken and rice. Smothered with Tomatillo salsa and melted cheese. Garnished with sour cream.
Quesadilla Avila 20
A large grilled flour tortilla filled with a blend of cheeses and shredded chicken or beef, garnished with guacamole and sour cream.
Substitute with wild caught shrimp add 4
Chimi-Changa 20
A crispy burrito stuffed with shredded chicken, shredded beef, or chile verde with beans. Topped with sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
Autumn Burrito 22
A fresh tortilla stuffed with grilled chicken, veggies, frijoles frescos, rice, and shredded lettuce. Sprinkled with cheese and pico de gallo. Served with guacamole and a small Fresh Green Salad.
Choice Burrito 20
Choice of grilled chicken, steak, or white fish, filled with lettuce, salsa fresca, rice, guacamole, cheese, and Tomatillo sauce.
Substitute with wild caught shrimp add 4
Azteca Burrito 20
Filled with shredded chicken, beef, or chile verde and beans. Smothered with Salsa Ranchera and melted cheese. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream.
California Chicken 24
Grilled chicken breast simmered in Tomatillo sauce, topped with Ortega chiles and green onions. Served with Mexican rice and frijoles frescos.
Baja Bowl 20
Your choice of grilled chicken breast, steak, or white fish, over rice and black beans, served with pico de gallo, avocado and Tomatillo salsa. Your choice of warm tortillas.
Substitute with wild caught shrimp add 4
Tampiqueña 25
Tender U.S.D.A. steak grilled in the authentic Mexican style alongside a delicious cheese enchilada. Served with Mexican rice, beans, and guacamole.
TRADICIONALES
Served with Mexican rice and beans with melted cheese. Garnished with guacamole and your choice of warm tortillas. Frijoles frescos or black beans served upon request.
Carnitas 25
Delicious chunks of lean pork, marinated in lemon and garlic. Tender and juicy inside, crispy outside.
Steak or Chicken Picado 25
Tender pieces of steak or chicken breast prepared in bite-sized chunks with bell peppers, savory onions, garden fresh tomatoes, and our special El Ranchito Seasoning.
Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo 27
Large Mazatlán shrimp sautéed in Avila’s special garlic butter sauce.
Carne Asada 26
Tender sliced U.S.D.A. grilled rib eye steak prepared in the authentic Mexican style.
Pepe’s Grill Platter 26
Steak or chicken breast sliced and placed over a bed of grilled onions served on a sizzling skillet. Topped with our special blackened Tomatillo salsa!
Substitute with wild caught shrimp add 4
Camarones a la Diabla 27
Large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp sautéed in a spicy toasted red chile and garlic sauce.
Sizzling Fajitas
- Large Mazatlán Shrimp 27
- Chicken Breast 26
- Mixed Vegetables 21
- Steak 26
Asada and Shrimp al Mojo de Ajo 27
Tender sliced U.S.D.A. steak and large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp in Avila’s special garlic butter sauce.
Chicken and Mole 24
Chicken breast simmered in Mamá Avila’s Mole sauce, served with sour cream and guacamole. Absolutely delicious!
Chile Verde 24
Chunks of lean pork, marinated in a green chile salsa. One of our favorites!
Chile Colorado 25
Strips of steak simmered to perfection in a tasty red chile salsa.
Camarones Rancheros 27
Large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp simmered in a tomato based salsa with fresh bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.
COMBINACIONES
Create your own combination of Mexico’s favorite dishes. Served with our Mexican rice and beans with melted cheese. Frijoles frescos or black beans served upon request.
Crispy Taco
Traditional taco filled with shredded chicken or beef, lettuce, pico de gallo, and shredded cheese.
Soft Taco
Grilled chicken, steak, or carnitas on a corn tortilla with pico de gallo, or white fish served on a flour tortilla with cabbage and chipotle aioli.
Flauta
Flaky flour tortilla rolled with chicken. Served with guacamole and sour cream.
Taquito
One crispy corn tortilla rolled with shredded chicken or beef, with guacamole.
Enchilada
Traditional style cheese, chicken, or beef enchilada covered with our authentic red salsa and melted cheese.
Enchilada de Tomatillo
Filled with chicken and covered with Tomatillo Salsa and melted cheese, served with sour cream.
Chile Relleno – House Specialty!
Fresh roasted chile stuffed with cheese and dipped in egg batter. Covered with Salsa Ranchera and melted cheese.
Tamale
Shredded chicken or pork tamale topped with our Tomatillo Salsa and melted cheese. Served with sour cream.
Guanajuato – Two flautas or taquitos 18
One Item Combo 18
Two Item Combo 21
Substitute with shrimp add 4 per item
LOCAL FAVORITES
Enchiladas Camarones Rancheros 26
Two shrimp enchiladas, covered with melted cheese and Ranchera sauce. Served with Mexican rice, beans, and sour cream.
Avocado Tacos 20
Two soft tacos filled with fresh sliced avocado, crisp lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese, with spicy ranch buffalo sauce served on the side. Served with Frijoles Frescos and Mexican Rice.
Add Grilled Chicken for 3
50/50 Enchiladas 21
Two enchiladas… one chicken, one cheese with half Tomatillo sauce and half Salsa Roja on each. Topped with melted cheese, served with Mexican Rice and Frijoles Frescos.
Crispy Ground Beef and Potato Tacos 21
Two crispy seasoned ground beef and potato tacos topped with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo. Served with Mexican Rice and Frijoles Frescos.
Avocado Bowl 21
Sliced avocado served over Mexican Rice, pinto beans, black beans, shredded lettuce, and pico de gallo. Topped with a tangy avocado sauce.
Add Grilled Chicken or Carne Asada for 3
Surf & Turf Tacos 25
A combination of chopped Filet Mignon and Mazatlan Shrimp mixed and sautéed in our famous Mojo de Ajo sauce, topped with pico de gallo and jack cheese on corn tortillas. Served with black beans, Mexican Rice, and garnished with guacamole.
Seafood Tacos 25
Two tacos filled with large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp, sautéed in Avila’s special garlic butter sauce. Garnished with cabbage and pico de gallo on flour tortillas – OR – grilled Mahi Mahi filled with cabbage, cilantro, and chipotle aioli, wrapped in corn tortillas. Served with rice and black beans.
Impossible Combination 25
Mix & Match to create your own two item combination of tacos (crispy or soft) or an enchilada with sauce of your choice made with impossible meat. Served with Black Beans and salad. A great vegetarian option!
Avocado Burrito 22
A large flour tortilla filled with one whole avocado, lettuce, Mexican Rice, Black Beans, and pico de gallo. Topped with Tomatillo sauce, melted cheese, chipotle sauce, and pico de gallo.
Tacos de Papa 21
Two crispy potato tacos seasoned with Ortega chilies, topped with lettuce, pico de gallo, and jack cheese. Served with Frijoles Frescos and rice.
LIGHT CUISINE
Buen Provecho to Your Health! Avila’s El Ranchito creates these dishes for those who want to eat light. Ingredients and methods of preparation are lean in calories but not in flavor!
Low Carb Fajitas 26
Your choice of chicken or steak. Grilled with mushrooms, zucchini, bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions. Served with Frijoles Frescos and a salad.
Substitute large wild caught shrimp add 4
Pescado con Vegetables 25
Lightly seasoned grilled fish. Served with grilled vegetables and black beans. Great for low carb diets!
Skinny Tacos 21
Your choice of charbroiled chicken, steak, carnitas, or white fish, wrapped in romaine lettuce. Topped with pico de gallo and cheese. Served with Mexican rice and black beans.
Veggie Chile Relleno 20
One fresh grilled pasilla chile stuffed with fresh vegetables, topped with Ranchera sauce, and sprinkled with jack cheese. Served with rice and Frijoles Frescos.
With Grilled Chicken add 3
Light Tostada 19
Tender grilled chicken and Frijoles Frescos on a mound of shredded lettuce, topped with pico de gallo, low-fat cheese, and guacamole. Light dressing available upon request.
Light Enchiladas 21
Two chicken enchiladas specially prepared with all white meat chicken and low-fat cheese. Your choice of Tomatillo salsa or salsa roja. Served with Frijoles Frescos and a salad.
Filet Mignon Salad 20
Filet Mignon marinated in lime, salt, and pepper on a bed of arugula, baby chard, and kale. Topped with creamy cilantro Caesar dressing. Sprinkled with cotija cheese, spicy pepitas, and diced red bell peppers.
KIDS MENU
This menu is for Children 10 and under
Quesadilla – Burrito – Taco – Enchilada – Taquito – Chicken Fingers
Served with Mexican rice and beans or curly fries, and your choice of lemonade, water, or a soft drink. 10
Milk or Juices add 2
Toddler Plate 6
Chicken, rice, and frijoles frescos.
Baby Rice 4
Our famous rice with chicken broth. Get ‘em started young!
FIESTA PLATTERS
Party Pack $110
Suggested for 10 people.
- (10) Chicken Chingolinga Bites
- (10) Small Beef Tacos
- (10) Beef Flautas
- (10) Bean & Cheese Burritos
Also includes: Pint of Salsa, Pint of Guacamole, Small Bag of Chips
Family Pack $175
Suggested for 15 people.
- (15) Chicken Chingolinga Bites
- (15) Small Beef Tacos
- (15) Beef Flautas
- (15) Bean & Cheese Burritos
Also includes: Quart of Salsa, Quart of Guacamole, Large Bag of Chips, Rice and Beans
Order by the Tray!
Small Crispy Tacos Tray $35
Shredded beef or chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese, per dozen.
Small Burritos Tray
Bean and cheese $30 per dozen
Chicken and rice $32 per dozen
Chingolinga Bites Tray $30
Crisp flour tortilla pastry, 15 bites stuffed with chicken.
Flautas Tray $30
Crisp flour tortilla “flutes,” 24 pieces stuffed with choice of shredded beef or chicken.
Enchiladas Tray $50
Cheese enchiladas in traditional Salsa Roja, per dozen.
Also available: Salsa Ranchera, Salsa Tomatillo, shredded beef or chicken.
CATERING TO-GO
Minimum of 10 people (Additions made by groups of 5.)
Macarena Combo $29 per person
- Azteca Chicken Salad: Grilled chicken marinated in cilantro lime dressing, over a medley of black beans, corn, red and green peppers, topped with crunchy tortilla strips.
- Cheese Enchiladas: Melt in your mouth cheese enchiladas.
- Chingolinga Bites: Crisp flour tortilla pastry stuffed with chicken.
- Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Sizzling Fajitas $30 per person
- Chicken or Beef Fajitas
- Hot Tortillas • Chopped Tomato Salsa
- Cheese Enchiladas: Melt in your mouth cheese enchiladas.
- Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Mexican Combination $32 per person
- (1) Cheese Enchilada: Melt in your mouth cheese enchiladas.
- (2) Chingolinga Bites: Crisp flour tortilla pastry stuffed with chicken.
- (1) Mini Burrito
- Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Carnitas Combo $32 per person
- Chunks of pork marinated in lemon and garlic. Tender and juicy inside, slightly crispy outside.
- Hot Tortillas • Pico de Gallo • Famous Salsa • Salsa Negra • Cilantro & Onion
- Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Party Pack $110
Suggested for 10 people.
- (10) Chicken Chingolinga Bites
- (10) Small Beef Tacos
- (10) Beef Flautas
- (10) Bean & Cheese Burritos
Also includes: Pint of Salsa, Pint of Guacamole, Small Bag of Chips
Order by the Tray!
Small Crispy Tacos Tray $35
Shredded beef or chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese, per dozen.
Small Burritos Tray
Bean and cheese $30 per dozen
Chicken and rice $32 per dozen
Chingolinga Bites Tray $30
Crisp flour tortilla pastry, 15 bites stuffed with chicken.
Flautas Tray $30
Crisp flour tortilla “flutes,” 24 pieces stuffed with choice of shredded beef or chicken.
Enchiladas Tray $50
Cheese enchiladas in traditional Salsa Roja, per dozen.
Also available: Salsa Ranchera, Salsa Tomatillo, shredded beef or chicken.
Order by the Tray (Suggested for 10 people)
A la Carte Half Tray
- Chicken Fajitas $55
- Steak Fajitas $60
- Carnitas $65
Add to Fajitas $30
Two dozen tortillas, pint of guacamole
Add to Carnitas $30
Two dozen tortillas, pint of guacamole, pint of salsa negra, cilantro & onion
On The Side
| Guacamole Picado8oz $12 | 16oz $25 |
| Our Famous Salsa 8oz $6 | 16oz $10 |
| Pico de Gallo 8oz $6 | 16oz $10 |
| Mexican Rice 16oz $8 | 32oz $16 |
| Beans* 16oz $8 | 32oz $16 |
*Choice of: Frijoles frescos, black beans, or regular beans.
1 Pint of Rice or Beans serves 3–5 people.
1 Quart of Rice or Beans serves 5–10 people.
Chips
Bag (Serves 8–10 people) $8
Disposable Dinnerware
Plates, Forks & Napkins 50¢ per person
Disposable Serving Utensils $1.00 each