El Ranchito Taqueria Melrose Park Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to El Ranchito Taqueria Melrose Park, a delightful gem nestled at 2213 W Lake St, Melrose Park, IL. This authentic Mexican eatery boasts a menu that's both vibrant and comforting, perfect for any taco aficionado.

Introducing the Menu: El Ranchito serves a variety of appetizers that tantalize the taste buds, such as nachos topped with melted cheese and jalapeños, and guacamole dip made from fresh avocados. Their A La Carte selections shine with favorites like chicken enchiladas and beef tostaguacs, ensuring every bite is satisfying and packed with flavor. Customers rave about the steak tacos and pastor tacos, known for their fresh ingredients and hearty portions.

With its relaxed atmosphere and friendly service, it’s a perfect spot for a casual meal. Whether you’re grabbing a quick bite or enjoying a festive evening, El Ranchito promises a memorable culinary experience.

Appetizers

Caramba Dip

Cheese and beans.

$2.95

Guacamole Dip

Smashed avocados.

$2.85

Two Cheese Quesadillas

$3.65

Nachos with Beans

Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$4.10

Nacho Order

Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$3.65

Nachos with Chicken

Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$4.45

Nachos Fajita

Chicken or beef. Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$7.95

Cheese Dip

$3.10

Special Nachos

Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$4.95

Mexican Chile Beans

$2.95

Super Nachos

Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$6.45

Beef and Bean Nachos

Melted cheese with jalapenos peppers on toasted tortillas.

$4.95

Chiles Rellenos

3pcs. Bell peppers stuffed with cheese and meat.

$5.45

Chalupas

2pcs.

$4.95

Cheese Enchiladas

3pcs.

$5.25

Enchiladas

3pcs. Corn tortilla rolled around seasoned fillings and topped with cheese and sauce.

$6.99

Chicken Enchiladas

3pcs.

$5.25

Tostadas

2pcs.

$3.95

Chicken Tostadas

2pcs.

$4.95

Chicken Tostaguacs

2pcs.

$5.25

Stew Burritos

3pcs.

$5.85

Chicken Tacos

3pcs.

$4.25

Burritos

2pcs. Flour tortilla rolled around beef fillings and topped with cheese, onions, and sauce.

$4.95

Beef Tostaguacs

2pcs.

$4.85

Tacos

3pcs. Tortillas folded and fried crisp, seasoned fillings and topped with cheese, onions and sauce.

$3.85

A La Carte

Salsas

Tomatillo Salsa

Hot.

$0.75

Pico de Gallo

Tomatoes, onions, cilantro jalapenos and avocados.

$1.25

Camarones al Ranchito

Boiled shrimp with bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, squash and mushrooms. Served with rice and 2 slices of French bread.

$8.45

Tostadas de Camaron

Onion, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, sauce valentine.

$6.50

Shrimp Taco Salad

Shrimp, lettuce, chopped tomatoes, shredded cheese, guacamole and sour cream.

$7.55

Filete de Pescado

Filet of perch broiled cooked with cilantro, garlic served with black beans, white rice and vegetables.

$9.95

Camarones al Albanil

Shrimp cooked with salsa verde and served with tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes), rice and beans.

$8.45

Camarones al Mojo de Ajo

Boiled shrimp with yellow squash, onion, bell pepper, cilantro, tomatoes, served with yellow or white rice and toast.

$8.45

Coctel de Camaron

Cold shrimp, coctel served with onions, avocados tomatoes, crackers, ketchup with hot sauce on the side.

$6.50

Fajita de Camarones

Large shrimp marinated in our special recipe then grilled with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, rice and beans, 2 flour tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes), salsa and salad.

$11.50

Camarones a la Diabla

Cooked in red hot sauce. Served with rice and salad sour cream, guacamole (smashed avocados), flour or corn tortillas.

$8.45

Mariscos

Burritos Y Enchiladas

Wrap Fat Burrito

Super flour tortilla filled with your choice (chicken or beef) black beans, rice sour cream, guacamole Mexican style sauce and pico de gallo.

$6.25

Enchiladas Verdes

Corn tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) rolled and baked with chicken, beef or cheese topped with special green sauce lettuce, sour cream and beans.

$6.95

Naked Burrito

Super flour tortilla filled with your choice (chicken or beef) black beans, rice sour cream, guacamole Mexican style sauce and pico de gallo.

$6.25

Enchiladas Supremas

3 enchiladas - 1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 cheese. Served with rice and beans, salsa, lettuce tomato, sour cream and guacamole.

$6.95

Enchiladas Mexicanas

Corn tortilla rolled and baked with chicken, beef or cheese topped with mole poblano, lettuce, cheese and sour cream. Served with rice.

$6.95

Grande Burrito

Rolled flour tortilla with re-fried beans, beef or chicken fajita and covered with salsa, lettuce and sour cream. Served with rice.

$6.45

Enchiladas Ala Tia

Two rolled corn tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) filled with chicken, cheese or beef and covered with salsa verde. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, Mexican cheese, beans and a slice of carne asade.

$7.25

Burritos Supreme

Flour tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) rolled around beef or chicken. Top with sauce, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream.

$6.55

El Vegetariano

Spinach burrito, cheese enchilada, rice, beans and sour cream.

$6.35

Green Burrito

Delight. Giant veggie burrito filled with mushrooms, grilled bell peppers, zucchini, squash. Top with melted cheese. Served with black beans and rice.

$6.95

Ranchito Vegetariano

Poblano pepper, cheese enchilada and beans.

$6.15

Chiles Poblanos

Two poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, fried in egg butter. Covered with special sauce and sour cream. Served with re-fried beans and rice.

$6.95

Spinach Quesadilla

Flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with spinach topped with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream.

$5.55

Spinach Cream Burrito

Flour tortilla rolled around spinach topped with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream.

$6.55

Enchiladas Rancheras

Two enchiladas stuffed with crabmeat and cheese. Served with sauce, lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, rice and beans.

$6.35

Fajita Vegetarian

Grilled peppers, onions, tomatoes and fresh mushrooms served with rice, beans 2 flour tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) and salad.

$6.95

Quesadilla de Hongos

Flour tortilla grilled and stuffed with mushrooms and cheese topped with lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole and sour cream.

$5.50

Express Vegetariano

Spinach burrito, chalupa and beans.

$6.10

Vegetarianos

Especiales De Ranchito

Flautas

Fried rolled corn tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) stuffed with chunks of beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes.

$6.10

Special Dinner

Chalupa, Chile relleno, taco, enchilada, tamale, rice and beans.

$8.95

Chimichanga

Beef chunks or chicken rolled and a flour tortilla and fried topped with cheese and salsa, then baked. Served with rice lettuce, sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes.

$6.50

Mole Poblano

Chicken sauteed with mole sauce. Served with rice, beans and 2 flour tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes).

$6.95

El Mejor

One Mexican stew burrito, 1 chicken tostaguac and 1 cheese enchilada.

$6.75

Flag Taquitos

Fried rolled corn tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) stuffed with chunks of beef or chicken, covered with red, green and cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans.

$6.75

Pancho Villa

The ultimate combinations 1 beef burrito. 1 chicken chimichanga topped with cheese, lettuce tomatoes and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

$6.50

Chilaquiles Mexicanos

Pieces of corn tortillas (thin corn pancakes used as a basis for many dishes) cooked with chucks of chicken prepared in our special sauce and topped with cheese. Served with rice.

$6.45

Mexican Hamburger

$2.75

Enchilada, Rice and Beans

$3.35

Cheese Quesadilla, Rice and Beans

$3.95

One Taco, Rice and Beans

$3.25

One Taco and Burrito

$3.95

Child'S Plate

Side Orders

Chicken Tostada

$2.85

Enchilada

$1.45

Tostada

$2.10

Quesadilla

1pcs.Beef or chicken. Grilled flour tortilla with cheese inside.

$9.18

Chile Relleno

$2.25

Tamale

1pcs.

$2.15

Rice

$1.25

Corn Tortilla

$0.25

Chalupa

1pcs.Flat tortilla with fried beans, sprinkled with cheese and topped with guacamole salad.

$2.85

Burrito

1pcs.

$2.75

Flour Tortilla

$0.25

Chicken Tostaguac

$3.25

Cheese Enchilada

$1.95

Sour Cream

$0.55

Beans

$1.50

Tostaguac

Flat tortilla with beef topped with lettuce, cheese and guacamole.

$2.95

Chicken Burrito

$3.10

Taco

1pcs.

$1.55

Stew Burrito

1pcs.

$3.15

Chicken Enchilada

$1.95

Chicken Taco

$1.75

Coffee

$1.10

Milk

$1.15

Orange Juice

$1.15

Orange and Lemonade

$1.10

Ice Tea

$1.10

Sprite

$1.10

Diet Coke

$1.10

Coke

$1.10

Soft Drinks

Desserts

Flan

Mexican custard.

$2.55

Sopapillas

Fried flour tortilla with honey and butter.

$0.95

Ice Cream

$2.55

Banana Burrito

$2.25