Welcome to El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant an authentic Mexican dining experience rooted in tradition and family. Established in 1983 by my father, our restaurant has served the La Porte, Texas community for over 40 years. Nestled on the historic Main Street, we take pride in offering a menu full of time-honored Mexican flavors, passed down through our family.
As a family-owned and operated restaurant, we treat every guest like part of our family, ensuring that each meal is prepared with the freshest ingredients and served with warm hospitality. From our signature Tommy Tacos, wonderful enchiladas, and famous breakfast tacos to our homemade red and green salsa.
Whether you're a longtime customer or a first-time visitor, we invite you to enjoy our authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex flavors, served with love and dedication from our family to yours.
Join us for a meal where the flavors are as rich as history, and the atmosphere is as warm as our hospitality. We look forward to serving you and your loved ones at El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant, where every meal is a celebration.
"In 1983, my father opened his second restaurant in La Porte, Texas. This wasn’t just a business venture—it was a dream realized. A Mexican restaurant filled with the warmth of family, authentic flavors, and the hope of creating something lasting in the community. With each plate served, he built not only a business, but a legacy rooted in hard work, passion, and vision for the future. His dream was to bring people together, share the taste of tradition, and create memories around the table. That vision guided him through challenges and triumphs, and the restaurant became a place where people came not just for great food, but for the spirit of hospitality and love he put into everything."
Nuestra Promesa
Taking care of our guest like family and building long term relationships
Support our community and local business
Loyalty in both our guests and in our staff
We can always do better