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Mi Rancho in Silver Spring is a four star Mexican restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
3.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho - our destination after leaving the AFI theater, switching Vasily for Ol'Yella along the way. I think everyone ordered platters...I got the Plato Maria. somuchfood. A second plate was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Mi Rancho yesterday and still had a good experience. Met some wonderful Yelpers there for dinner and thoroughly enjoyed my Laredo combo platter and dos Dos Equis cervezas. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really quite horrible. I'm surprised no one's written a one-star review yet.I came here with my parents for dinner. We got dirty and crooked silverware, the waitress could hardly speak...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well maybe a 3.5 because I have not had a drink here yet but I do hear they are pretty good about the margarita making....I dont know though don't really like margarita mix or generic tequila so maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't really get the hype. The chips and salsa are very good and I agree that the patio is an excellent spot to enjoy a good happy hour, but the food is mediocre at best. The service is hit or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The chips were good; however the salsa did not taste fresh. The service was slow and our waitress was not friendly. Because this was my first time here, I decided to order something basic, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stop nr. 8 on my Summer Resolution Tour.The service here is ridiculously slow, but the patio is great for hanging out on a warm summer evening. The chips and salsa were decent, but the salsa was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here with my family as a teenager growing up. I remember when it was a small restaurant with a limited patio area in the summer. Now it's grown in size (patio area) but still keeps...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We come here for business lunches on a regular basis. Everyone seems to enjoy it. I always get the Santa Fe Buritto, which I really enjoy.Have to agree with other Yelpers that the chips are greasy,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great (covered) open air space to while away an evening. But that's my first sentence, that should tell you something. READ: The space is the draw, the food is ok -- but a little too pricey to make me...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've now been here twice, and feel comfortable saying that Mi Rancho is good for sitting outside and having a couple beers, but not much else. My first taste was exactly that: sitting outside having a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a nice Tex Mex place in downtown Silver Spring, with a giant patio, great margharitas and fresh salsa. The menu has lots of items, the waiters understand you and you understand them. The vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here a week or so ago with some friends. We were hungry for some food before seeing a movie at the Majestic. We didn't want boring old (but nonetheless delicious) Chipotle, and we weren't really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Even though I'm sitting here at 4 am with a stomach ache because of this place I'm giving it two stars instead of one because it is really a nice place to go- if only the food weren't so bad! Because...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the sangria here so much. I can't seem to stop eating the fruit--between the chips and salsa, my meal, and the fruit from the sangria I always walk out feeling so full, but it's a good kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Trying to find somewhere to park during the day sucks. But once you get in, this place is pretty decent. Good, filling food and they didnt overload with the cheese like a lot of places do. Nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is overall pretty good. Sometimes they fall victim to putting way too much cheese on things and filling your plate with the rice and beans that you will have no room to eat. Their guacamole is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place several times and it just seems to go downhill each time. I've come to the conclusion that it's a decent place to go have some chips (light and crispy), salsa, quesadillas and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho certainly has an authentic vibe, and their Sangrias are fantastic (stick to the reds). Their entrees, however, don't seem to quite deliver. Their grilled whole-fish (red snapper, I believe)...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Mi Rancho for the first time yesterday and it was decent. I loved the fresh tortillas, they were delicious and I loved the fact that you can see them being made. I ordered the 1lb fajita to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good old standby for Tex-Mex in a convenient location. Hassle-free parking at the nearby garage, large patio plenty of indoor seating means I never have to wait for a table. Fresh, warm,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since 1999. The food is fantastic. I love the fresh tortillas. There are sometimes lines but getting to eat a hot, fresh tortilla that is still billowing as it comes off the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho is a great step up from the Don Pablos, On the Border fare. Its not the best "authentic" fare I've ever had, but its good tex mex. I've been here 3 times and I thought the portion sizes were...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars because i have been going here since i was 7 years old when it first opened. The menu hasnt really changed much but the owner (Albino) is nice as can be and still remembers my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho is just ok. Part of the reason I return is that I love the outdoor patio. They are definitely working with a great space and when you throw in some mariachis that someone has hired for a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was another one of those company lunches. The owner of the restaurant was extremely nice. a little too enthusiastic but I enjoyed it. It made me feel really welcome. The environment was very spring...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A terrific Tex-Mex restaurant. Reasonably priced with terrific food and generous portions. Been a customer for almost 8 years now. Lunch service is fast and its easy to get in and out during a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the portions, prices, and free salsa and chips. It's nice enough to celebrate birthdays and hang out with friends, but not for celebrating anniversaries. Small and fun setting. I prefer their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad for East Coast mexican food. Distrito Federal is the gold standard.but it's a little over priced and under flavored, obvious trying not to blow out it's predominantly pale clientelle....
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
At any new Mexican place I go to, I always order the old stand by: cheese enchiladas. The ones here were weird. Thick, globby cheese. Yuck. And for some reason, some of us received refried beans and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you're craving some semblance of Mexican food and you happen to be on the same block and don't feel like walking an extra few blocks, sure. Stop in for some grub. Not much of a selection and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho certainly isn't muy raunchy, but the food is nothing special. Can't go wrong with fajitas, right? Well, these were very ordinary fajitas. I will cut Mi Rancho a little slack, as I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsI went here for Laura V's Cinco de Mayo dinner. Mi Rancho was PACKED but they had no specials. No live music either. How disappointing ...I enjoyed my vegetarian enchiladas and fajitas. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I figured that on Cinco de Mayo, and Mi Rancho being a Mexican restaurant there would be fantastic specials and deals. Well i was severely disappointed. There were no happy hour specials at all!...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A very conflicting place. On one hand, there are several things here that are absolutely exceptional. The tortillas, for one. Fresh, fluffy, warm. An absolute treat. The main entrees are pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, I missed the bus.Silly me. I decided last minute that I was actually going to get up the gall to meet with the other Yelpers without having an action plan. I really thought I was going to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a mexican food fan by nature. Sure, I love a cheesy enchilada as much as the next girl, but I don't crave rice and beans like steak and potatoes. But, give me some fine yelpers and a holiday...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Many, many years ago I taught at a little Catholic school not far from here. The owner of Mi Rancho's daughter attended this school. It just so happened that the much revered principal, Sister Mary...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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We love Mi Rancho for the family friendly atmosphere, tasty fajitas, and the tortilla machine. Of course the frozen margaritas are the bomb now that the weather is getting warmer!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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In my experience- everyone who works here is very child friendly (right down to the guys who drop off water, chips and salsa being careful not to put anything within reach of a toddler). Relaxed atmosphere...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Mi Rancho is very good at handling groups, be it adults or a mix of adults and kids. They never rush you and the services is quite fast. Good food too!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Very family-friendly, the staff cater to kids. We love the outdoor patio and the margaritas and yummy food.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well, after reading all the previous reviews I guess most people would be unsure as to whether this is a good or a bad restaurant. I live just a few blocks from Mi Rancho and had my first meal there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've gotta second MK on this one. The fresh tortillas make everything better here. And... if anyone else is going to a Cinco de Mayo party here, I'm so in.I couldn't decide between all of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*Please note that in this review, I will also be doing a "side review" of Kevin L and his tremendous eating skillz.*Mi Rancho was stop numero tres on Mary Kay and Laura's South of the Border Queso (or...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stop Number Three on the South of the Border Queso (or Guacamole) Comparison, Culinary Discovery Tour and Gastronomic Extravaganza. Laura and I were joined by Kevin L. (let's call him "Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - I had been to this place many times while I frequented my friend's place in the towers right next to the restaurant. This of course was back in the days of yore when I was still a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I truly wanted to like Mi Rancho just for the open patio. It's a great, casual space with lights strung up and a nice loud and happy vibe.However, I've eaten there twice and both times gotten very...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh you must try their margaritas! They are oh, so, good! They are sweet and strong (just how I like my men, hahaha!) The chips and salsa are addictive. (okay, usually chips and salsa are, but here...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Margaritas: wayyyy too sweet. so sweet it hurts. but it gets the job done.Salsa: tastes like tomato sauce. awfulGuacamole: wayyyyy to salty. would have been tasty w/ half the saltPork Tamale:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One word: Tortillas--that's why you should go to Mi Rancho--piping hot, flour tortillas freshly made, albeit by hand-fed machine that sits at the front of the restaurant where you can see the dough...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nachos, fajitas, margaritas. All my favorite itas in one place. The ribs here are so frickin good. We love to go and sit outside on the patio. I can always get a table here on the weekends which...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho is not the best Mexican restaurant ever, but it a great one to have in a neighborhood. I'd choose Mi Rancho over a place like Austin Grill at anytime. The prices are reasonable, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting DC and found this restaurant via a Yelp search. Overall, the food was slightly above average, but the service they provided me was lousy.Food:I ordered the three beef enchilada with red...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I go to Mi Rancho, my favorite neighborhood restaurant, for 3 reasons:1) The cheap prices, ie: $8.99 for an entree of enchiladas (my favorite dish there!)2) The tortilla chips - they are some of the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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Mexican chow located near the Silver Spring metro... there are always lots of families with kids... staff are used to dealing with the issues that naturally arise when kids eat out... there is enough noise...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love going to Mi Rancho. They have good Mexican food, and their margaritas are delicious. It's not the absolute best Mexican food, but because of the fun atmosphere, friendly service, and great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mi Rancho is in Mi Tummy... **cue the "Taco Flavored Kisses" song from an episode of south park** this place seriously makes me wanna sing that song, and expose my tv whore qualities and my taste in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved living close to Mi Rancho! It was affordable Mexican food with a good atmosphere. The patio is great in the spring and summer time, but even during winter there is ample seating inside. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the very best Tex-Mex restaurants in the DC area, and you can get here easily by Metro--an easy 5 minute walk from the Silver Spring metro station. I've been here many times and it has never...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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Good Mexican food; family-friendly atmosphere. Usually crowded but not long waits.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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I don't know what is up with me and burritos, but Mi Racho's got it! I've been trying out this whole international food thing and that is one of my favorite places I've been to so far. My mother's fav...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/22/2005
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i love mi rancho and it has great nachos. whenever i go there i always get the nachos.they have extremely fresh tomatoes and lettuce and their food is wonderful. i go there 4 times a month and it is...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. The location and ambiance is great, and the food is wonderful. i usually get tacos and I am impressed with the freshness of the food and the servic...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/07/2005
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Very family friendly neighborhood restaurant. Nice enclosed patio with lots of space.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/07/2005
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Limited options for children. Very crowded and dark.
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/29/2004
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Food is good, relatively inexpensive, and they have a tortilla machine for kids to watch while waiting for their meal.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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A great "non-chain" restaurant for families.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/22/2004
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The fajitas are a make-your-own dish with meat and all of the toppings you need (although a little skimpy on the fresh guacamole; order more for an additional fee). The grilled chicken and marinated steak are...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2004
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Located near the Silver Spring metro - there are always lots of families with kids. Staff are used to dealing with the issues that naturally arise when kids eat out. There's enough noise that your kid's high...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/29/2004
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a casual tex-mex eatery...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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mi rancho is a great place to enjoy a diner with your family. fresh tortillas are made right up front. the delicious fajitas, ribs, and seafood soup are very delicious.they also make margaritas...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this is a great neighborhood restaurant. they serve standard tex-mex dishes in a pleasant convivial.....
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