Originally Posted By raer We ate at Rancho in June, it was by far the WORST meal we have had a Dl. We left 3 plates of food on the table.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I stopped eating here over a year ago after several attempts to keep going back because it used to be a favorite when we were kids and craving our beans and rice while at Disneyland. The last time I ate there the food sucked (no other way to put it) and I was NOT feeling good afterwards. It's a bummer because it's very pretty and cool place to be. One of my favorite spots.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA And frankly, with Tortilla Jo's just outside the gates in Downtown Disney, where they're serving fresh, hot, very tasty foods [plus chips and salsa], excellent Margaritas and it's table service -- why bother going to Rancho del Zocalo?
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Jim, I'm with you on the Tortilla Joe's. It's my Favorite place to eat in DTD.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight Sitting outside at Tortilla Joes is the only way to go though.IMHO.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm must try Tortilla Joe's next year. Shame Y'Arriba Y'Arriba's didn't work out.
Originally Posted By friendofdd Didn't care for tortilla joes. Caters to the tourist palet. I guess if you pay that much, I think it should be more authentic.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 While I think the quality is good, Tortilla Jo's is foofoo mexican food too! LOL! Not really down home cooking.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Rancho is my #2 pick behind Plaza Inn. I've never had bad food or service there.
Originally Posted By monorailblue I ate at Casa Mexicana virtually every visit. I've made it to Rancho only once, and never, ever looked back. The food is dreadful in every way. I used to get a beef burrito with sauce, rice, beans and an orange soda and it was yummy, filling, and very satisfying. I had some chicken thing at the Rancho, and it was lousy, way overpriced, and, as others have pointed out, cold long before I could sit down. I cannot anti-recommend it enough!
Originally Posted By Kayoss Taco Salad anyone? I find the Taco Salad at Rancho to be really good, and not a bad value compared to other food at DL. The best value at DL for food (IMO anyway) is the alfredo pasta at Rocket's, and practically anything at Cafe Orleans (especially the outstanding crepe like dessert at Pommes Frites!)
Originally Posted By Kayoss I agree those huge enchaladas (sp?) at Casa ruled, and are sorely missed. However... again...... the Taco Salad really ain't bad!
Originally Posted By DlandJB We stopped going after the last menu change -- I used to love the garlic shrimp and garlic chicken with the grilled pineapple was my favorite. But the last menu change left nothing interesting and the que ups were ridiculous. You could get your food quickly, but then stand forever in the line waiting to pay, so everything was cold by the time you sat down. Haven't gone back in over a year or more.
Originally Posted By poohbear14 Casa Mexicana was the best! Good variety, large portions (enough to split, good taste! Miss the Frito machine from the old days. I think it was 5 cents to get a bag of Fritos.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 The other huge problem at this restaurant is in the design. Man alive trying to balance those trays, holding on for dear life while waiting to pay. There is not enough counter space near the registers to rest your trays. That's my pet peeve at Plaza Inn too!
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I love the atmosphere at Rancho. They did a top-notch job on themeing. The food is not good, for me though. It's amazing that in Souther California where there is an overabundance of authentic, and tasty Mexican food, you have such a poor showing at Disneyland. I wish DL would pick up all it's food quality in the parks. It's not like it's an isolated experience anymore where there are no other food options outside. With DTD so close, and with better food, the parks really should pick it up some...
Originally Posted By DLTheo I really enjoy Rancho, though we've only eaten the Tostada salad there. For $10, it is big enough for my wife and I to split. I'm sorry to hear the quality has gone down, though. I wonder if Disneyland isn't interested in investing much effort to improve their in-park eating since DTD is so close.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <The other huge problem at this restaurant is in the design. Man alive trying to balance those trays, holding on for dear life while waiting to pay. There is not enough counter space near the registers to rest your trays. That's my pet peeve at Plaza Inn too!> Agreed Lisann22! It's a big reason I avoid Plaza Inn, Rancho del, and Redd Rockett's Pizza Port -- I don't like the scatter-service-feel-like-yer-back-in-the-college-cafeteria kind of thing. I prefer Carnation on Main Street. Small, intimate, and table service. Yes please!
Originally Posted By Sweeper Well Rancho is better than the Mexican food at EPCOT. You go to the Mexico Pavillion and everything looked like a steak when it came with sauces too? Thank goodness our waiter was familiar with real Mexican food. He helped us order so we could create our own mexican food.
