Avila's El Ranchito - Costa Mesa, Mexican restaurant in Costa Mesa, United States.
Avila's El Ranchito is a Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes including enchiladas, tacos, and burritos with handmade tortillas prepared fresh daily. The kitchen offers a range of preparations using quality ingredients throughout its menu.
Salvador and Margarita Avila opened their first restaurant in Huntington Park in 1966 before establishing this location in Costa Mesa in 1977. This expansion reflected the family's growth over the following years.
The menu reflects recipes from Guanajuato that have passed through the Avila family for generations. You can taste how traditional cooking methods shape each dish prepared here.
The restaurant offers both indoor and outdoor seating areas and operates daily with extended hours on weekends. You can plan your visit flexibly depending on when you prefer to come.
Current owner Maria Elena creates signature dishes like Botana Carnitas and Pepe's Special, which combines rib-eye steak with grilled onions. These house specialties reflect her personal take on the family's cooking.
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