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El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville

About Us

El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville, founded in 2023, brings authentic Mexican cuisine to Charlottesville, Crozet, Hollymead, Louisa, Palmyra, Earlysville, and Keswick, VA. Specializing in birthday parties, work events, lunch, dinner, and to-go orders, our menu features favorites like tacos, quesabirria, carne asada, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, seafood, burritos, and vegetarian options. Pair your meal with fresh guacamole, queso, margaritas, tequila, or a selection of beers and cocktails. Celebrate with us for unforgettable flavors and fun!

Areas Served

Charlottesville, VA | Crozet, VA | Hollymead, VA | Louisa, VA | Palmyra, VA | Earlysville, VA | Keswick, VA

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Testimonials

On 10/13/2026 Trisha Goodall had this to say:
Great food and service! Family hit all around, great chips and salsa (we had to get 3 rounds!!). Music wasn’t too loud, which was amazing for our family, the staff is so friendly and helpful.

On 9/18/2026 mariaveronica ontiveros had this to say:
Chicken soup delicious Huevos à la Mexican tasty! Loved the atmosphere

On 9/7/2026 Charlotte Grube had this to say:
The customer service was great! They were really good about gluten free options The booths were really comfy

On 8/23/2026 Jenny Snow had this to say:
Thank you for helping me eat a good meal even with all my restrictions! You went above and beyond!

On 8/22/2026 Anonymous had this to say:
Always great! Testimonial submitted anonymously directly to this site.

Contact Us

El Ranchero Restaurant Charlottesville
1145 5th St SW Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 202-2788
Email: elrancherobargrill@gmail.com

Payment Types Accepted

American Express, Android Pay, Apple Pay, Debit Cards, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Our Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

News

This October, treat yourself to a hauntingly good meal at El Ranchero Restaurant! 🎃🌯 From sizzling carne asada and enchiladas to fresh seafood dishes and handcrafted margaritas, there's something on our menu for every craving. Gather family and friends for a festive dinner and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine in a fun, welcoming atmosphere. 🍽️👻

Football season is here, and El Ranchero Restaurant is ready to fuel your watch parties and weekend get-togethers! 🏈🌮 Skip the cooking and enjoy crowd favorites like tacos, nachos, quesabirria, fajitas, fresh guacamole, and queso. Dining in, carrying out, or feeding a group, we've got the flavors everyone will cheer for. Bring your friends and make every game day a winning celebration! 🍹

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