Los Rancheros

First off, I love cheese. The amount of cheese they put on everything may have given me a bit of a bias.
I've only been here twice, but both times I was very happy with (most of) the food. The salsa was nothing special...not very tasty, but then I don't go to fill up on chips and salsa. Tonight we got the white cheese dip and I thought it was really good. I like Xochimilco's, but I thought this was a little better.

I do agree with another poster that for the price some of their things are small. I got the chimichanga and, while it was good, it was pretty small. I can get two at other places for the same price. But at least you do get rice and beans with your meal.

Now someone else said they got cheese enchiladas and there was no cheese. They might have just forgotten that night or something and refused to admit fault. My niece got one tonight and it was oozing cheese. It looked wonderful and she loved it. My sister got the Monterrey steak and thought it was very delicious.
The portions were filling. Our waitress was attentive and very polite.
We'll definitely go back.

I've been coming off and on for a few years now, so I can say with confidence this place is actually improving in a lot of ways.

They've stepped up the quality of their dinnerware, and some of the dishes seem slightly improved. The little touches definitely add to the overall experience.

Our last visit resulted in an absolutely great chicken glazed dish with all the trimmings. The newer corn chips they serve with the complementary salsa are..interesting. I like them. They've always got decent specials throughout the week too.

As far as cons - - the food prices are really inflated (as are most places these days), but even with that it's too high for Mexican food. I can only imagine the markup for whatever they're paying their distributor. Maybe 5,6 times?

Their margaritas are not really margaritas; there is no hint of tequila in the several I've had one different occasions, and I know to just not order them here, sadly.

The location isn't anything to scream about, and that's probably why they don't do tons of business besides what I'm assuming is mainly hotel guests.

Overall, it's a good Mexican restaurant with excellent atmosphere and personable staff. Catch a mariachi band in there and it's even better.

Recommended!

Food = okay.  It was watered down Mexican fare.  Presentation is nice but the flavors are not there.  Missing salt, spices, and heat!  Their chips were good.   I had their snapper and shrimp, and while it was edible, it was truly lacking flavor.  

Service = okay.

Prices = moderate.

Overall, I'm not going out of my way to eat here.