Owner
Ranchos Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, Suite H
San Diego, California 92107
Phone: (619) 226-7619
Dear Sir or Madam:
On our recent visit to Ranchos Cocina (Ocean Beach location), we were disappointed that we stood at the counter for over 5 minutes waiting to be seated, even though over 75% of the tables in the restaurant were empty. In fact, no one even acknowledged us for several minutes. However, when we were finally seated, chips and salsa came quickly. We ordered the Chile Relleno and Vegetable Tamale Combination Plate, an order of Rolled Beef Taquitos and a Salmon Taco.
The Vegetable Tamale on the combination plate was very good. The masa was light and moist but still fluffy. The greens beans, corn, onions, zucchini, carrots, broccoli and peas inside the tamale were simply cooked and complemented the masa well. The Chile Relleno was, surprisingly, not too full of cheese and its breading was light, without being eggy. The house-made Ranchero Sauce was very herbaceous and fresh in flavor, unlike any Ranchero Sauce we’ve had. It had almost no heat but was still very flavorful. It tasted like an herbed tomato soup. It complemented both the Chile Relleno and Vegetable Tamale quite well. The lack of heat in the Ranchero Sauce seems to be consistent with other of your savory, mild sauces. We look forward to trying some spicier sauces.
The Salmon Taco (on a soft corn tortilla) was substantial. The pieces of salmon were tender and had a nice chile-rubbed flavor. The heaping pile of fresh cabbage and salsa fresca on top gave the taco a good crunch but didn’t mask the flavor of the fish. The taquitos were fried well, without incinerating the meat inside them or turning the tortilla into a jaw breaker, as is so often the case with rolled tacos. The massive portions of sour cream, guacamole and lettuce covered the taquitos and most of the plate but did not render the taquitos soggy, as is also often the case with rolled tacos.
With so many choices of Mexican food in San Diego, it is hard to stand out. Ranchos Cocina stands out because of its selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, fresh organic produce and freshly pressed juices and smoothies. We hope to see the attention to detail in your food carry over to your customer service.
Yours Very Truly,
San Diego Restaurant Review
Ranchos Cocina
1830 Sunset Cliffs Boulevard, Suite H
San Diego, California 92107
Phone: (619) 226-7619
Dear Sir or Madam:
On our recent visit to Ranchos Cocina (Ocean Beach location), we were disappointed that we stood at the counter for over 5 minutes waiting to be seated, even though over 75% of the tables in the restaurant were empty. In fact, no one even acknowledged us for several minutes. However, when we were finally seated, chips and salsa came quickly. We ordered the Chile Relleno and Vegetable Tamale Combination Plate, an order of Rolled Beef Taquitos and a Salmon Taco.
The Vegetable Tamale on the combination plate was very good. The masa was light and moist but still fluffy. The greens beans, corn, onions, zucchini, carrots, broccoli and peas inside the tamale were simply cooked and complemented the masa well. The Chile Relleno was, surprisingly, not too full of cheese and its breading was light, without being eggy. The house-made Ranchero Sauce was very herbaceous and fresh in flavor, unlike any Ranchero Sauce we’ve had. It had almost no heat but was still very flavorful. It tasted like an herbed tomato soup. It complemented both the Chile Relleno and Vegetable Tamale quite well. The lack of heat in the Ranchero Sauce seems to be consistent with other of your savory, mild sauces. We look forward to trying some spicier sauces.
The Salmon Taco (on a soft corn tortilla) was substantial. The pieces of salmon were tender and had a nice chile-rubbed flavor. The heaping pile of fresh cabbage and salsa fresca on top gave the taco a good crunch but didn’t mask the flavor of the fish. The taquitos were fried well, without incinerating the meat inside them or turning the tortilla into a jaw breaker, as is so often the case with rolled tacos. The massive portions of sour cream, guacamole and lettuce covered the taquitos and most of the plate but did not render the taquitos soggy, as is also often the case with rolled tacos.
With so many choices of Mexican food in San Diego, it is hard to stand out. Ranchos Cocina stands out because of its selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes, fresh organic produce and freshly pressed juices and smoothies. We hope to see the attention to detail in your food carry over to your customer service.
Yours Very Truly,
San Diego Restaurant Review
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