Rancho

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570 Amsterdam Ave
New York, NY 10024

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(212) 362-1514
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Best

We miss Rancho margaritas! We've been looking around the city, can't find. Can't compare. Not the same...

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OK, I personally don't get the Popover thing but when you need to eat with someone who does, what better place to go? The menu is broad and deep enough to satisfy most comfort fo...

A Big Disappointment 7/30/2005

I brought out of town guests here hearing how wonderful it was. It was terrible. The waitress forgot our coffee, took forever to take our order, never checked in with us after the food came and when we were done, didn't bring us the check for the longest time. As for the food, the person who ordered an omelette was satisfied but those that ordered pancakes or french toast received cold dishes. YUCK. The popovers were tasteless and the strawberry butter was miniscule. The person who ordered the omelette had eaten a popover before the food was brought out and the omelette comes with a popover. Nothing indicated that and the waitress couldn't be bothered to say. Total DISAPPOINTMENT. Pros: close by, comfortable booths Cons: bad service , cold food, lousy management more
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BEST MARGARITAS IN NEW YORK CITY 7/27/2005

RANCHO CAFE BEST PLACE FOR FRESH HOME MADE MEXICAN FOOD AND BEST MARGARITAS IN THE CITY. TRY WEEKSDAYS, HEAVY CROWD ON WEEKENDS more
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wonderful experience 10/6/2004

This restaurant charmed the socks off of me by using an "at home" feel. Their service was wonderful and prompt, with servers around whenever you needed them. I went for breakfast for a family gathering and the food was wonderful. Their food is superb! more
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Very disappointed!! 8/21/2004

I had brunch here this afternoon and thought everything went WAY DOWNILL! The food was not nearly as interesting as I remembered it being two years ago and the popovers were too large and overdone, not light and fluffy. We ordered the salads, which were terrible. The spinach salad came with 5 large slabs of bacon across the top and the vegetables were boring and tasteless. There are much better places for brunch, with far better tasting salads than here. And, I wish they could get at least the popovers right! Pros: atmosphere, cute, comfortable Cons: , service, popovers more
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arrogance leads to failure 8/21/2004

we took a 10.00 cab ride to go there for breakfast...what a MISTAKE! the host was so rude i complained to the manager...she wasn't any better...i got mad and left...at 51 years of age, this was a first! we went down the street to "good enough to eat" where there was a line....we waited and we were glad! good food, great service and nice people. popovers success evidently has lead to arrogance which in time will give way to failure, unless they decide to change. Pros: decor more
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Will Never Go Back 5/25/2004

The food was enjoyable (brunch) but the overall attitude of the staff was deplorable. The manager acted as if he was doing us a favor by 'allowing' us to eat there. Absurd behavior by someone in 'the service industry.' Do yourself a favor and have brunch somewhere else. Pros: comforable seating, pleasant decor more
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Disrespect 5/11/2004

It's true, their mango margaritas are unique. The weak alcohol is NOT, however, worth dealing with a disrespectful staff. If you're in the mood for slow service, being ignored, and waiting for the bartenders to stop gabbing and actually notice you, then drop in. Outright customer disrespect truly makes for a bad evening. Take your business elsewhere! Check out ""Ariba Ariba"" on 9th Ave. Cons: , Bad Manager, Slow Service more
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Not worthwhile to wait for 30 minutes 5/10/2004

Although I was annoyed by the fact that I had to wait for 30 minutes to be seated, I was also excited bec a long wait usually means great quality. However, when I tried Cathleen's sandwich with avocado, mushroom and gruyere on their showcase "Popover", I was very disappointed. Yes, the ingredients were fresh but the combination lacked imagination and synergy, and therefore unremarkable as if one had thrown together a gourmet salad on a croissant. "Popover" was interesting (it's basically an inflated crossant with the inner lining of a crepe) but it gets cold too quickly and the novelty of eating it wears off quickly. It should be considered an accessory to a meal rather than the meal in itself. In fact, the only thing I liked from my brunch was the strawberry butter which came with Popover. Its not a bad place but its reputation is definitely overrated. Pros: nice service, fresh ingredients Cons: , overrated dishes more
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Subtly Artistic Ingredients 3/27/2004

More than the best upper-west side brunch! The chicken POP pie has vegetables so nicely prepared it is like eating a vegetable garden. Most dishes have some novel ingredient that after you try it, makes you wonder why it wasn't always in there. The TAB (like a turkey club but with turkey, APPLE and bacon) is sublime. Oh, and the popovers with strawberry butter AND preserves will wow any out of town guests. Pros: interesting menu, great for visitors, strawberry preserves Cons: , slightly expensive, long brunch waits more
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Hit the Spot 3/6/2004

I was visting a friend of mine from college to celebrate her 25th bday and we decided on mexican food. After being turned away from Mama Mexicos because they were crowded and the wait was ridiculously long we decided to check out Ranchos which was right around the corner from her apt. (We passed by it earlier that day) The wait was not long at all. We didn't even have time to finish our drinks at the bar before we were seated by the nice hostess. I've never had mexican before so it really was a treat, the restaurant is a nice size, i didn't feel like i could hear everyone's conversation. And yes the sangrias are worth the trip! Good place to take a first date, girls nite out, etc. I'm sure we'll go there again when we return to ny. Pros: Moderate pricing, Nice Ambiance, Good Sangrias more
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tosca 10/8/2003

Constantly great meal along with the drinks & friendly staff. Love their music, so uplifting & loud enough to forget about problems. Thanks for giving so much fun! Pros: Margaritas...Yummy, Music, Availability more
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Good meal any time of day 9/10/2003

Like the other reviews say, definitely avoid weekends which are packed. However, weekday afternoons are a good bet, after say taking someone over to the Museum of Natural History. The favs are of course the Popovers themselves with strawberry butter which melts right into the bread. The Popovers Benedict are delicious with the lemon Hollandaise sauce. The service is expedient. The decor at times has cutesy teddy bears lining the windows. At best it's a good brunch spot if you can land a seat, at worst it's overpriced diner food. Pros: Consistent, Fresh, Good UWS spot Cons: Crowded on weekends, Pricey for the fare more
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Sneak in on a Weekday 3/24/2003

If you can, this place is great for weekday lunches, not very crowded. The popover sandwiches are so great. I try to come here whenever I get in to the city. Keep your eyes open for the cute teddybear head near the ceiling on the yellow brick wall in the room with the espresso bar. It had me giggling for ages. Pros: cozy, great food Cons: a little worn more
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Management, Decor and Service 2/2/2003

I live right up the street and everytime I go to give this place I regret it. The management is terrible. The decor is worn as is in wornout and they need to remodel and update the layout. Service is just bad. The food is good...I have no complaints. PS I think the owner must rate himself...no one would give this place a 10! more
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Good Mexican Food 1/20/2003

Here's a gem in Upper Manhattan. Decent food, good music, and attentive service. It's not the best Mexican food I've had, but it's far from the worst. No complaints except for a limited menu and very cimly lit.... romantic??? The Sangria alone is worth making the trip! Pros: Decent food, SANGRIA ( pitcher) Cons: Dark more
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Rain or Shine, Ranchos 11/1/2002

My boyfriend introduced me to his favorite Sunday restaurant, ""Ranchos"" when I was last in NYC. IT was pouring down rain when we entered the cozy and warm decor of Ranchos. Then the music, the food, the Margys.. all a 10. I could not get enough Margaritas, so he has promised not to go back to Ranchos until I return to NYC. (I don't think he can really wait...but I hope so) You can't go wrong at Ranchos! more
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Popover, schmopover 8/30/2002

OK, I personally don't get the Popover thing but when you need to eat with someone who does, what better place to go? The menu is broad and deep enough to satisfy most comfort food tastes. Don't like the long wait -- choose your time carefully. I've been multiple times and never waited more than 15 minutes. Just DON'T GO for Sunday brunch. Period. more
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Fun and Filling 6/9/2002

Good margaritas and tasty food. Not many vegetarian options. There's a small area where you can sit outside which makes it worth the trip in the warmer weather. Better than Mary Ann's but not nearly as good as Mama Mexico. more
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  • Hours: Monday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Tuesday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Thursday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Friday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Saturday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Sunday 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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  • Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown
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