2012 Award Winner: BEST Mexican (Finalist)

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Avila's El Ranchito

Nominated for: BEST Mexican

Multiple locations (See Map)

It all started in the kitchen over 40 years ago. Mama Avila brought the delicious recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that had been in her family for generations. Over the years, Avila's El Ranchito has grown to 11 locations in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Each restaurant is under the personal care of a family member, guaranteeing the reputation the family has earned for treating our customers like part of the family.

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Awards

10 Tips from Voters

Marybell A. on October 4, 2012

Love all of them

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Jenna B. on October 4, 2012

Mmmmmmmm.

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Jessica K. on October 4, 2012

You know it's true <3 So Vote!!!

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Biancaavila on October 4, 2012

Great authentic recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation. The Lake Forest location is known for not only the family recipes that you find at every location, but also for the 100+ tequila selection and table-side guacamole.

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Ava T. on March 4, 2011

Avila's El Ranchito always hits the spot!! And a very friendly& festive place to be!! A real delight!!

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Larry on February 25, 2011

If you love Mexican cuisine, you will not find better than Avila's El Ranchito. My fav locations are San Clemente, Corona Del Mar and Newport.

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kflippin0 on February 2, 2011

Love the Homemade tortillas at the Costa Mesa store!

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Andrea G. on January 30, 2011

Love the San Clemente location. Fantastic food and friendly staff.

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Julia A. on January 27, 2011

Simply the BEST Mexican Tortilla soup in the World! Add the board of extra fillings for a buck more. So superb

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DrTom on January 24, 2011

Great location, amazing food and margaritas, sometimes hard to get a seat outside but worth the wait and you can walk off your feast on the beach after!!

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