El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant Menu

308 W Main St, La Porte, TX 77571
  • APPETIZERS

    • Queso Flameado

      Mozzarella cheese melted on a firey cast iron plate with Mexican chorizo or fajita, sautéed onions, jalapeño peppers, and tomatoes. Served with tortillas on the side.
    • Chile con Queso

      Specially made with a blend of two cheeses, lightly mixed with onions, bell peppers, and celery.
    • Chile con Queso with Fajita

      Specially made with a blend of two cheeses, lightly mixed with onions, bell peppers, and celery.
    • Guacamole

      Mashed avocado served with lettuce and diced tomatoes on the side.
  • NACHOS

    • Nachos Rancheros

      Choice of beef fajita, chicken fajita, or combo fajita with beans & cheese, served with sides of guacamole, jalapeños, and sour cream.
      $18.29
    • Deluxe Nachos

      Choice of ground beef, shredded chicken, or combo beef/chicken with beans & cheese, served with sides of guacamole, jalapeños, and sour cream.
      $13.69
    • Chris Nachos

      Choice of beef fajita, chicken fajita, or combo fajita with beans & cheese, onions, and jalapeños Covered with Chile con queso. Served with sides of guacamole, jalapeños, and sour cream.
      $18.39
    • J.B. Nachos

      Mexican chorizo with cheddar cheese on top. Served with sides of guacamole, jalapeños, and sour cream.
      $9.89
    • Jacob "Regular" Nachos

      Refried beans and cheddar cheese only. Served with sides of guacamole, jalapeños, and sour cream.
      $10.19
  • SALADS

    • El Ranchero's Famous Cobb Salad

      Grilled chicken fajita served on a bed of fresh crisp greens, hickory smoked bacon, chopped boiled eggs, grated mozzarella & cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, and fresh avocado. Guest favorite!
      $19.39
    • Tommy Salad

      Chopped beef fajita, cooked with sautéed onions, fresh jalapeños, and smothered with chile con queso over a bed of crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and a scoop of fresh guacamole.
      $17.39
    • Fajita Salad

      Grilled beef or chicken fajita, served on a bed of crisp lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and fresh guacamole.
      $16.39
    • Ground Beef Taco Salad

      A crispy tortilla bowl filled with ground beef, cheddar cheese, refried beans, crisp shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, fresh guacamole, and cool sour cream.
      $15.69
    • Chicken Tender Salad

      Crispy chicken tenders chopped and served over crisp greens, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, sour cream, and fresh guacamole.
      $13.39
  • QUESADILLA DINNERS

    • Order Quesadilla Dinner

      Three beef or chicken fajita quesadillas with rice and beans.
      $19.09
  • COMBINATION PLATES

    • Especial Mexican Dinner #1

      Two enchiladas, rice, refried beans, beef taco, chile con queso tostada, and a guacamole salad.
      $17.79
    • Mexican Dinner #2

      Two enchiladas, rice, refried beans, beef taco, and a chile con queso tostada.
      $15.09
    • Regular Dinner #3

      Two enchiladas, rice, refried beans, and a beef taco.
      $14.29
    • Economy Dinner #4

      Two enchiladas, rice, and refried beans.
      $12.49
    • El Tejano #6

      Two flour tortillas filled with carne guisada (Mexican style cubed beef) rolled and topped with chili gravy and cheddar cheese, served with rice and refried beans.
      $14.59
    • Summer Dinner

      One enchilada, beef taco, chile con queso tostada, and a bean tostada.
      $12.79
    • Ladies Special

      One enchilada, beef taco, and a bean tostada.
      $11.79
    • El Chico

      One beef taco, a guacamole salad, chile con queso tostada, and a bean tostada.
      $13.59
    • Two Twins

      Two enchiladas with two bean tostadas.
      $12.89
    • Order - Chile Relleno

      Poblano pepper stuffed with beef, rolled in egg batter, lightly fried, smothered with salsa ranchera, topped with mozzarella cheese, and a pinch of cilantro. Served with rice, beans, and a cheese enchilada. Made to order. please allow time.
    • Tampiqueña Plate

      Strips of beef or chicken fajita, one enchilada, rice, refried beans, guacamole salad, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
      $21.19
    • Chimichanga Dinner

      One fried burrito (chicken or beef fajita) topped with our famous chile con queso. Served with fresh guacamole, sour cream, and rice. Made fresh to order, please allow time.
      $18.89
    • Pollo con Queso

      Strips of grilled chicken fajita smothered with our flavorful chile con queso, served with rice, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and warm homemade tortillas.
      $20.29
  • ENCHILADA DINNERS

    • Order - Fajita Enchiladas

      Choose beef or chicken fajita.
      $17.79
    • Order - Ground Beef Enchiladas

      $14.69
    • Order - Cheddar Cheese Enchiladas

      $14.69
    • Order - Chicken Enchiladas

      $14.69
    • Order - Enchiladas Rancheras

      Topped with salsa ranchera.
      $14.69
    • Order - Tuity Fruity Enchiladas

      Combination of ground beef, cheese, and chicken.
      $14.69
    • Order - Chicken Enchiladas Verdes

      Chicken enchiladas topped with our spicy tomatillo green sauce and covered with mozzarella cheese.
      $14.69
  • ESPECIALIDADES DE LA CASA

    • Order - Guisado de Puerco "Pork Stew"

      Chopped, bite size pieces of pork cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and traditional Mexican spices.
      $17.39
    • Tacos al Carbón

      Two flour tortillas filled with beef or chicken fajita. Try them with chile con queso on top.
      $17.79
    • Order - Chuletas de Puerco (Pork Chops)

      Two grilled pork chops served on a sizzling hot plate.
      $17.79
    • Order - Carnitas Rancheras

      Tender chunks of fried pork covered with salsa ranchera served on a sizzling hot plate.
      $17.79
    • Order - Carne Guisada

      Mexican style cubed beef cooked with onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes, and traditional Mexican spices.
      $17.39
    • Order - Tripas de Res

      Fried beef tripe served on a sizzling hot plate.
      $18.29
    • "The Original" El Tommy

      Two (2) flour tortillas stuffed with beef fajita, sautéed onions, fresh jalapeños, and filled with chile con queso. Served with rice and guacamole on the side. Signature item.
      $17.79
    • Order - Fajitas a la Mexicana "Guisado de Fajita"

      Chopped, - bite size pieces - of beef or chicken fajita cooked with onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes. Please allow time.
      $23.29
    • Fajita Dinner

      Strips of beef or chicken fajita grilled with onions and bell peppers, served on a sizzling hot plate.
      $22.39
    • Fajita Dinner for Two

      $43.99
    • Order - Flautas

      Three corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken and lightly fried. Served with rice, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, and cool sour cream.
      $12.69
    • Order - Barbacoa Plate

      Classic Mexican dish of tender, juicy beef cheek served with refried beans, pico de gallo, and tortillas.
      $16.59
    • Menudo

      Traditional Mexican soup made of tripe, hominy, chile guajillo, garlic, and other spices. Served with diced onions, diced jalapeños, lemon, and tortillas.
      $16.99
  • STEAKS

    • T-Bone de la Casa

      Covered with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
      $28.29
    • T-Bone Steak Ranchero

      $26.99
    • T-Bone a la Mexicana "Guisado de Bistec"

      Chopped bit size pieces of steak cooked with onions, jalapeño peppers, and tomatoes, Made to order, please allow time.
      $29.99
    • Rib-Eye de la Casa

      Covered with sautéed onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers.
      $29.69
    • Rib-Eye Steak Ranchero

      $27.59
    • Rib-Eye a la Mexicana "Guisado de Rib Eye"

      Chopped, bite size pieces of steak cooked with onions, jalapeño peppers, and tomatoes. Made to order, please allow time.
      $30.39
  • TACOS

    • Order - Carne Guisada Tacos

      Three flour tortillas filled with our carne guisada (Mexican style cubed beef).
      $12.89
    • Order - Tripa Tacos

      Three flour tortillas filled with fried beef tripe.
      $16.39
    • Order - Tommy's Tacos

      Three (3) flour tortillas stuffed with beef fajita, sautéed onions, fresh jalapeños, and filled with chile con queso. Served with rice on the side.
      $17.89
    • Order - Fajita Tacos

      Three flour tortillas filled with either beef or chicken fajita, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
      $16.89
    • Order - Carnitas Tacos

      Three flour tortillas spread with guacamole and stuffed with tender pieces of fried pork.
      $12.89
    • Order - Ground Beef Tacos

      Three crispy shell tacos filled with ground beef, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
      $10.69
    • Order - Shredded Chicken Tacos

      Three crispy shell tacos filled with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
      $10.69
    • Order - Bean & Cheese Tacos

      Three flour tortillas filled with refried beans and cheese.
      $9.39
    • Order - Barbacoa Tacos

      Three flour tortillas filled with tender, juicy beef cheek.
      $16.39
    • Order - Guisado de Puerco Tacos

      Three flour tortillas filled with pork simmered in its own juices with onion, tomatoes, bell peppers, and traditional spices.
      $12.89
  • TOSTADAS

    • Order - Bean Tostadas

      Tostadas covered with refried beans, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $9.41
    • Order - Fajita Tostadas

      Tostadas covered with beef or chicken fajita, refried beans, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $17.09
    • Order - Guacamole Tostadas

      Tostadas covered with guacamole, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $12.00
    • Order - Tostadas Compuestas

      Tostadas covered with beef or chicken fajita, guacamole, refried beans, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $17.31
    • Order - Ground Beef Tostadas

      Tostadas covered with ground beef, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $13.09
    • Order - Shredded Chicken Tostadas

      Tostadas covered with chicken, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $13.09
    • Order - Deluxe Tostadas

      Tostadas covered with ground beef or shredded chicken, guacamole, refried beans, lettuce, diced tomatoes, and grated cheese.
      $14.49
  • HAMBURGERS

    • Hamburgesa estilo San Isidro

      Half a pound of "thick-n-juicy angus beef" with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, fresh avocado, melted mozzarella cheese, and refried beans on a homemade toasted bun. Served with hand-cut homemade fries. Made fresh to order.
      $15.99
    • Hamburger

      Half a pound of "thick-n-juicy angus beef" with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles, served on a homemade toasted bun with hand-cut homemade fries.
      $15.09
    • Bacon Cheddar Cheese Burger

      Half a pound of "thick-n-juicy angus beef" with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, melted cheddar cheese, and hickory smoked bacon, served on a homemade toasted bun with hand-cut homemade fries.
      $17.39
    • Jalapeño Jaime Cheese Burger

      Half a pound of "thick-n-juicy angus beef" with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, melted cheddar cheese, and pickled jalapeños on a homemade toasted bun with hand-cut homemade fries.
      $17.39
    • Tommy Burger

      Half a pound of "thick-n-juicy angus beef" with sautéed onions and fresh jalapeños loaded with our famous chile con queso, served on a homemade toasted bun with hand-cut homemade fries.
      $17.39
  • BY THE POUND

    • lb - Tripas

      $21.59
    • lb - Fajitas

      $29.25
    • lb - Carnitas

      $18.99
    • lb - Carne Guisada

      $18.99
    • lb - Guisado de Puerco

      $18.99
    • lb - Barbacoa

      $20.19
    • lb - Rice

      $6.99
    • lb - Beans

      $6.99
    • Pico de Gallo

    • lb - Guacamole

      $13.59
    • Hot Sauce

    • Dozen Flour Tortillas

      Homemade
      $10.99
    • Dozen Corn Tortillas

      Homemade
      $10.99
  • CHILD PLATES

    • Child Plate

      Choice of one enchilada, beef taco, bean burrito, or bean tostada, served with rice and refried beans.
      $8.69
    • Child Plate Fajita Taco

      Served with rice and beans.
      $10.69
    • Child Plate Fajita Enchilada

      Served with rice and beans.
      $10.69
    • Child Plate Cheese Quesadilla

      Served with rice and beans.
      $8.69
    • Child Plate Fajita Quesadilla

      Served with rice and beans.
      $10.69
    • Child Corn Dog Bites

      8 corn dog bites with french fries and 40z chile con queso dip.
      $8.29
    • Child Chicken Tenders

      2 chicken tenders with french fries.
      $8.29
    • Child Queso Fries

      Hand-cut french fries smothered with queso.
      $7.39
    • Child Grilled Cheese Sandwich

      2 slices of buttered toast with melted cheddar cheese, served with french fries.
      $8.19
  • BREAKFAST ALL DAY!!

    • Caldo de Res

      A satisfying bowl of homemade beef chuck soup made with a blend of corn, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, and squash, Served with rice, lemon, and tortillas.
      $15.69
    • Menudo

      Traditional Mexican soup made of tripe, hominy, chile guajillo, garlic, and other spices. Served with diced onions, diced jalapeños, lemon, and tortillas.
      $16.99
    • Rib Eye & Eggs

      Steak served with two eggs, refried beans, potatoes, and tortillas.
      $27.79
    • T-Bone & Eggs

      Steak served with two eggs, refried beans, potatoes, and tortillas.
      $26.79
    • Order - Fajita & Eggs

      Beef or chicken fajita served with two eggs, refried beans, potatoes, and tortillas.
      $19.29
    • Order - Pork Chop & Eggs

      Pork chop served with two eggs, refried beans, potatoes, and tortillas.
      $17.69
    • Order - Carnitas & Eggs

      Carnitas served with two eggs, refried beans, potatoes, and tortillas.
      $16.69
    • Egg Sandwich with French Fries

      Your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage, served between two pieces of toast with one fried egg, lettuce, and tomatoes, served with french fries on the side.
      $11.79
    • Almuerzo para Niño "Child Breakfast"

      Your choice of bone bacon strip, one sausage patty, or ham, served with one egg, potatoes, and buttered toast.
    • Order - Breakfast Enchiladas

      Three enchiladas with two fried eggs on top, served with rice and refried beans. Your choice of ground beef, cheese, or shredded chicken enchiladas. Breakfast for CHAMPIONS!!
    • "The Eloy" Big Man's Breakfast

      Two buttermilk pancakes served with two fried eggs, potatoes, and your choice of bacon, sausage patties, or ham.
      $14.29
    • American Breakfast

      Two fried eggs, potatoes, and toast with your choice of three bacon strips, two sausage patties, or ham.
      $12.09
  • ALMUERZOS MEXICANOS

    • Order - Chorizo con Huevo

      Traditional Mexican sausage scrambled together with two eggs.
      $12.39
    • Order - Papas a la Mexicana

      Cubed pieces of potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and freshly chopped jalapeños, all cooked together.
      $10.29
    • Order - Chilaquiles

      Cut pieces of corn tortillas scrambled in with two eggs, onions, tomatoes, and freshly chopped jalapeños.
      $12.59
    • Order - Barbacoa Plate

      Classic Mexican dish of tender, juicy beef served with refried beans and pico de gallo.
      $16.59
    • Order - Huevos Rancheros "Mr. Leo's Favorite"

      Two fried eggs topped with salsa ranchera with your choice of bacon, sausage, patties, or ham.
      $13.39
    • Order - Huevos a la Mexicana

      Classic Mexican dish of two eggs scrambled together with onions, tomatoes, and freshly chopped jalapeño peppers.
      $12.29
    • Order - Delia's Special

      Two fried eggs topped with salsa ranchera served with barbacoa on the side.
      $15.79
    • Order - Machacado con Huevo

      Dried shredded meat scrambled together with two eggs.
      $16.39
    • Paula's Special - Machacado con Huevo

      Oour Machacado con Huevo scrambled in with onions, tomatoes, and freshly chopped jalapeños covered with mozzarella cheese.
      $17.09
    • Order - Chicharrón con Huevo

      Pork rinds scrambled together with two eggs.
      $12.39
    • Order - Fajita con Huevo

      Your choice of fajita scrambled together with two eggs.
      $19.29
    • Order - Tocino con Huevo

      Cut pieces of bacon scrambled together with two eggs.
      $13.19
    • Order - Jamón con Huevo

      Cut pieces of ham scrambled together with two eggs.
      $13.19
    • Order - Sausage con Huevo

      Cut pieces of sausage scrambled together with two eggs.
      $13.19
    • Order - Papas con Huevo

      Simple yet delicious plate of cubed pieces of potatoes scrambled together with two eggs.
      $11.89
    • Order - Ray Special

      Cut pieces of corn tortillas scrambled with Mexican chorizo, two eggs, onions, tomatoes, and freshly chopped jalapeños.
      $15.79
  • A LA CARTE

    • Side - Chiles Toreado

      $1.29
    • Frijoles Charros

      $3.19
    • Side - Fresh Jalapeño 4oz cup

      $1.15
    • Side - Rice

      $3.69
    • Side - Refried Beans

      $3.69
    • Side - Pickled Jalapeños

      2 oz Cup
      $1.15
    • Side - Diced Onions 4oz Cup

      2 oz Cup
      $1.84
    • Side - Sour Cream "2 Scoops"

      $2.79
    • Side - Pozole for Menudo

      $2.79
    • French Fries

      $4.19
    • Cheddar Cheese

      4 oz Cup
      $2.80
    • Mozzarella Cheese

      4 oz Cup
      $2.80
    • Chile con Queso (4 oz.)

      $3.99
    • Guacamole Scoop

      $4.89
    • Grilled Vegetables

      $7.79
    • Flour Tortillas (3)

      $2.99
    • Corn Tortillas (3)

      $2.99
    • Enchilada Gravy (8 oz.)

      $2.19
    • Grilled Onions

      $3.69
    • Chips

    • Hot Sauce

    • Pico de Gallo

    • Chile con Queso (32 oz.)

      $24.79
  • DESSERTS

    • Mexican Cheesecake

      $8.29
    • Strawberry Cheesecake

      $8.29
    • Tres Leches Cake

      $8.39
    • Flan

      $7.29
    • Pralines

      $2.99
  • BEVERAGES

    • Coffee

      $3.69
    • Iced Tea

      $3.69
    • Hot Tea

      $3.69
    • Soft Drink

      $3.69
    • Lemonade

      $3.69
    • Orange Juice

      $3.89
    • Apple Juice

      $3.89
    • Milk

      $3.89
    • Chocolate Milk

      $3.89
    • MEXICAN COKE

      $4.69
    • Jarritos

      Jarritos are bottled sodas imported from Mexico. We have six refreshing flavors: Fresa, Tamarindo, Mandarin, Fruit Punch, Limón, and Piña.
      $2.99
    • Horchata

      Classic drink of rice, milk, cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla.
      $4.99
    • Tamarindo

      Made from the pods of the tamarind tree, this drink has a unique sweet-sour, fruit flavor.
      $4.99
    • Jamaica

      Pronounced "ha-ma-ike-ah" this drink is made from the crushed leaves of the Hibiscus flower and offers a smooth, refreshing taste.
      $4.99

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