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Avila's El Ranchito
24406 Muirlands Blvd
Lake Forest, CA 92630
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Breakfast
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Lunch Specials
Monday - Friday 11am - 3pm. Add a cup of Mama's Avila Soup for $3.99. Prices may vary upon substitution on any special. Choose one. All items include rice and beans $8.99
Taco
ground beef, shredded beef, or chicken
Tamale
shredded beef, chicken, or pork
Enchilada
veggie, cheese, shredded beef, or chicken
Chico Quesadilla
ground beef, shredded beef, or chicken
Burrito
shredded beef, chicken, or veggie
Taquitos
shredded beef or chicken
Flautas
shredded beef or chicken
Chile Relleno
fresco style or traditional
Weekly Specials
Monday: Natalie Special
$9.99Tuesday: Jacob's Street Tacos
$9.99Wednesday: Chimichangas
$9.99Thursday: Tacos & Caldo
$9.99Friday: Mayan Treasure
$9.99Chico Margarita (12 Oz)
$5.00Chico Presidente Margarita (12 Oz)
$5.50Antojitos
Nachos Ranchera
$10.95
Freshly made corn tortilla chips smothered with salsa ranchera then topped with a blend of melted cheeses
Nachos Especial
$12.95
Shredded beef or chicken topped with guacamole and sour cream
- Substitute with Carne Asada, Carnitas, or Charbroiled Chicken
- $0.99
Quesadilla
$8.99
A flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack and cheddar cheeses then grilled until it's ready to melt in your mouth. Served with guacamole and sour cream
- Add Bacon and Poblano Chiles
- $1.99
Guacamole Olé
$10.95
A blend of ripe avocados, tomatoes, and onions brought to life with a touch of garlic and fresh lime. Freshly made at your table
Ceviche
$13.99
Fresh diced shrimp or fresh fish (Swai) marinated in a garlic-lime sauce, mixed with pico de gallo, and laid on a bed of lettuce on top of a crispy corn tortilla with fresh avocado and tomato slices. (Add serrano chiles by request) Muy Sabroso!
Cóctel De Camarones
$13.99
Succulent shrimp, freshly squeezed lime juice, spicy cilantro, and ripe avocado tossed in a tasty Mexican "cóctel"
Avila's Appetizer
$15.99
A combination of bite-size taquitos, flautas, tacos, nachos, and a quesadilla, garnished with guacamole and sour cream
Chingolingas Appetizer
$8.99
A flaky pastry stuffed with shredded chicken or beef. Served with sour cream and guacamole
Sal's Quesadilla
$8.99
4 veggie quesadilla pieces made with corn tortilla, served with chile negro and sour cream
Botana Platters
Served with sliced avocados, fresh tomatoes, grilled onions, jalapeños, and lime slices. Served with warm tortillas to make your own tacos! An El Ranchito original recipe. Add Mexican rice and beans, $2.29
Charbroiled Chicken Botana
$18.99Carne Asada Strips Botana
$18.99Carnitas Botana
$19.99
Delicious crispy chunks of lean pork marinated in lemon and garlic, grilled to perfection!
Shrimp Botana
$24.99
Large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce
Fiesta Botana
$24.99
A Local Favorite! Large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter sauce, delicious crispy chunks of lean pork, and grilled chicken
Salads & Soups
Tostada
$12.99
Shredded beef, chicken, or carnitas on a crispy corn tortilla with beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream
- Substitute Shrimp
- $2.00
Guacamole Tostada
$11.99
Guacamole, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese on top of a crispy corn tortilla
Tortilla Soup
Mixed vegetable soup with chicken breast and melted cheese. Topped with tortillas strips
- Large Bowl $10.99
- Medium Bowl $8.99
- Cup $5.99
- Add Diced Avocado
- $1.75
Albondigas Soup
A vegetable meatball soup served with tortillas
- Large Bowl $10.99
- Medium Bowl $8.99
- Cup $5.99
- Add Diced Avocado
- $1.75
Fresh Menudo or Posole
Available Saturday & Sunday. Served with handmade tortillas and all the trimmings
- Large Bowl $10.99
- Medium Bowl $8.99
- Cup $5.99
Tacos & Caldo
$12.99
A cup of our delicious Mama's Avila Soup served with two crispy tacos, choice of shredded beef or shredded chicken
Cilantro Lime Chicken Salad
$11.99
Charbroiled chicken breast on a bed of greens, celery, cucumbers, and sliced tomatoes with cilantro lime dressing on the side
Grande Taco Salad
$12.99
A flaky flour tortilla filled with fresh lettuce, beans, and your choice of shredded beef, seasoned ground beef, shredded chicken, or charbroiled chicken, topped with pico de gallo, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream
- Substitute Carnitas or Asada
- $1.00
Azteca Salad
$12.99
Charbroiled chicken breast strips tossed with black beans on a bed of crispy salad greens topped with cheese, chopped bell pepper, corn kernels, and tortilla croutons with cilantro lime dressing on the side
Fresco Style Salad
$10.99
Fresco beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole (no tostada)
Mama's Avila Soup
Delicious fresh chicken broth soup with chicken breast and rice garnished with cilantro, onion, tomato, avocado, lime, and fresh tortillas
- Large Bowl $10.99
- Medium Bowl $8.99
- Cup $5.99
- Add a Cup of Mama's Avila Soup To any Entrée For
- $3.99
Beverages
Coca-Cola In a Bottle
$2.95Ginger Ale
$2.95Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
$2.95
Black, Peach
Juice
$2.95
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Grapefruit, Pineapple
Virgin Flavored Margaritas
$8.25
Guava, Peach, Pineapple, Tamarindo, Watermelon Banana, Mango, Raspberry, Strawberry, Piña Colada. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry
Agua De Los Dioses
$3.25
(Water of the gods) Soda water, cucumber, lime juice, salt, and TapatÃo hot sauce. It's refreshing
Perrier Natural Carbonated Spring Water
$3.95Aquafina Purified Water
$2.95Milk, Chocolate Milk
$2.95Fountain Drinks
$2.95. Free refills
Pepsi
Diet Pepsi
Dr. Pepper
Root Beer
Pink Lemonade
Sierra Mist
Mountain Dew
Raspberry Iced Tea
Favoritos
Chingolingas
$11.99
A flaky pastry filled with shredded chicken or beef, served with rice and beans, garnished with guacamole and sour cream. Absolutely delicious!
Fresco Burrito
$12.99
Filled with your choice of grilled chicken or carne asada and shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, guacamole, and a blend of cheeses, with salsa tomatillo
Mayan Treasure
$12.99
Chicken and rice burrito smothered in our tasty green tomatillo salsa, melted cheese, and sour cream
Chimichangas
$12.99
A crispy burrito stuffed with seasoned ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, or chile verde and beans and topped with sour cream
Quesadilla Avila
$11.99
A large flour tortilla filled with a blend of cheeses and your choice of shredded beef, chicken, or seasoned ground beef. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream
- Substitute Charbroiled Chicken Breast, Carnitas, or Asada
- $1.00
- Shrimp
- $4.00
Baja Bowl
$12.99
Your choice of grilled chicken breast, steak, or grilled mahi mahi over a layer of rice and frijoles frescos, served with pico de gallo, avocado, cheese, and tomatillo salsa. Served with corn or flour tortillas
- Substitute Ahi Tuna or Shrimp
- $4.00
Azteca Burrito
$12.99
Filled with your choice of shredded chicken, beef, or chile verde and beans. Smothered with salsa ranchera and melted cheese. Garnished with guacamole and sour cream
Combinaciones Tradicionales
Served with Mexican rice, beans, guacamole, and fresh handmade tortillas. Add a cup of Mama's Avila Soup or dinner salad, $3.99
Tampiqueña
$18.99
Carne asada IBP Choice flat steak (cooked well) topped with two grilled whole green onions, served with a cheese enchilada with red or green salsa
Sizzling Fajitas Skillet
Served on a colorful medley of garden fresh vegetables (bell pepper and onions)
- Vegetarian $14.99
- Chicken $16.99
- Steak $17.99
- Shrimp $18.99
- Mixed 2-Item Combo $18.99
- Mixed 3-Item Combo $19.99
Camarones
$18.99
Large wild caught Mazatlán shrimp sautéed in your choice of sauce. al Mojo de Ajo Style a garlic butter sauce. a la Diabla Style spicy chile negro sauce. Ranchero Style light tomato-based sauce with peppers and onions
Steak or Chicken Picado
$16.99
Steak or chicken breast prepared in bite-size chunks with bell peppers, onions, garden fresh tomatoes, and our special seasoning
Carne Asada
$16.99
Choice IBP flat steak (cooked well) authentic Mexican style topped with two grilled whole green onions
- Add 3 Jumbo Wild Caught Mazatlán Shrimp Al Mojo De Ajo Style (Garlic Butter)
- $5.95
Pepe's Special
$16.99
Tender strips of asada served on a skillet of grilled onions, then accented with Mama Avila's own chile negro salsa. Served with rice, beans, and handmade corn tortillas
Chile Verde
$15.99
Chunks of pork marinated and sautéed in a light sauce with bell pepper and onion
Carnitas
$16.99
Delicious crispy chunks of lean pork marinated with lime and garlic. Tender and juicy inside, slightly crispy outside. Served with our famous chile negro salsa
Chicken and Mole
$15.99
Chicken breast simmered in Mama Avila's Mole sauce. Served with sour cream. Absolutely delicious!
Create Your Own Combination
Our combinations bring you Mexico's favorite dishes served with our Mexican rice and beans. Add a cup of Mama's Avila Soup, $3.99. One Item $10.99, Two Items $13.99, Three Items $16.99. Substitute charbroiled chicken, carnitas, asada, or mahi mahi fish, $0.99. Substitute shrimp, $3. Substitute Ensenada style mahi mahi fish taco, $0.75 for each taco
Taco
Crispy, Soft, Seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken
Taquitos
Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef With guacamole
Flautas
Shredded chicken with guacamole and sour cream
Enchilada
Shredded Chicken, Shredded Beef, Cheese Veggie (mushrooms, carrots, zucchini)
Tamale
Shredded chicken or pork covered in our tomatillo green salsa and cheese. Shredded beef covered in our red enchilada salsa and cheese
Burrito
Bean & Cheese, Shredded Chicken & Rice, Shredded Beef & Bean
Chile Relleno
Traditional style: California chile with jack cheese in egg batter topped with ranchera salsa. Fresco style: poblano chile fire roasted and stuffed with grilled vegetables (mushrooms, carrots, zucchini) and a blend of cheeses melted on top, served open
Combinaciones Frescas
All served with fresco or black beans and a fresh salad with cilantro lime dressing
Pollo Asado
$16.99
Charbroiled chicken breast cooked to perfection, topped with a grilled poblano chile ranchera or tomatillo salsa and served with fresh handmade tortillas
Fresco Relleno & Taco
$14.99
Fresh poblano chile fire roasted and stuffed with grilled vegetables (mushrooms, carrots, zucchini) and cheese, served open with a charbroiled chicken soft taco
Pollo Delite
$14.99
A delicious charbroiled chicken soft taco and a chicken enchilada covered with traditional mild red sauce and cheese
Enchiladas De Tomatillo
$14.99
Two shredded chicken enchiladas covered with the wonderful light and tangy tomatillo salsa and covered with our blended cheeses. Served with avocado slices
Potato Tacos
$12.99
Two crispy tacos stuffed with Mama's potatoes, lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo
Natalie's Special
$10.99
Grilled veggies (mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini), grilled potatoes, bell pepper, and onion, black beans, and salad with cilantro lime dressing
Quesadilla Vegetarian
$10.99
Flour tortilla grilled with jack and cheddar cheeses, filled with grilled veggies (mushrooms, carrots, zucchini), served with guacamole, and sour cream
A La Carta
Fresco Style Relleno
$6.99
An open poblano pepper with grilled veggies (mushrooms, carrots, zucchini) with melted cheese (Beware! Sometimes spicy Hot)
Chile Relleno
$6.99
Traditional style: California chile with jack cheese in egg batter topped with ranchera salsa
Tacos
Topped with lettuce, cheese, and pico de gallo. Seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, or Shredded Chicken
- $4.99
- Charbroiled Chicken, Asada, or Carnitas $5.49
Taquitos (3)
$6.99
Corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken or beef served with guacamole
Flautas (2)
$6.99
Flour tortillas filled with shredded chicken or beef served with guacamole
Tamales
$6.99
Shredded chicken or pork covered in our tomatillo green salsa and cheese. Shredded beef covered in our red enchilada salsa and cheese
Burritos
Bean & Cheese
$6.99Beef & Beans
$9.99Chicken & Rice
$9.99Grilled Veggie & Rice
$8.99
Mushrooms, carrots, zucchini
Asada, Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, or Chile Verde with Beans
$9.99California Burrito
$9.99
Grilled steak, French fries, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla
- Add Guacamole and Sour Cream
- $1.00
Fajita Fish or Shrimp
$9.99
With bell pepper, grilled onions, tomato, and rice
Fajita Steak or Grilled Chicken
$9.99
With bell pepper, grilled onions, tomato, rice, and beans
Steak or Chicken Picado Burrito
$9.99
Steak or chicken breast prepared in bite-size chunks with bell peppers, onions, garden fresh tomatoes, and our special seasoning with rice and beans
Chile Relleno
$9.99
With rice and beans
Fiesta Burrito
$9.99
Grilled chicken, steak, chile verde, or carnitas with fresco beans, pico de gallo, and rice
All Meat
add $3.99
Enchilada Style
Your choice of: Tomatillo, Roja, or Ranchera Salsa. Topped with melted cheese. add $2.25
Enchiladas
Your choice of our fresh salsas: Green Tomatillo, Ranchero, or Original Salsa Roja
Veggie (Mushrooms, Carrots, Zucchini)
$4.99
with Sour Cream
Cheese with Sour Cream
$5.49Shredded Chicken or Beef with Sour Cream
$5.49Asada or Carnitas with Sour Cream
$5.99Extras
Monikita's Chiles
Grilled serrano chiles and onion with spices
- $4.99
- Half Order $2.99
Dinner Salad
$4.75
Dressings: Ranch, Cilantro Lime, Thousand Island
Hamburger
$10.99
With tomatoes, lettuce, thousand island sauce, and fries
Flour Tortillas (3)
$1.99Fresh Handmade Corn Tortillas (3)
$2.79Rice or Beans
$3.25Rice & Beans Combo
$5.99Avocado
- Sliced $3.50
- Diced $2.95
Guacamole
$2.99Sour Cream
$1.55Jalapeño Slices
$1.25Cheese
$1.75El Ranchito Specialties
Ensenada Style Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
$14.99
Two soft tacos with mahi mahi battered and flash fried then wrapped in a fresh handmade corn tortilla and topped with pico de gallo, creamy chipotle salsa, cabbage, and a slice of lime. Served with Mexican rice and cilantro lime salad. Muy Sabroso!
Quesadilla Cuernavaca
$13.49
Large flour tortilla filled with charbroiled chicken, cheese, and Ortega chiles, topped with a touch of tomatillo salsa
El Surfer's Wrap
$13.99
A fresh flour tortilla wrapped and filled with grilled onions, fresh avocado, jalapeño, cheese, sour cream, and crispy corn tortilla croutons and your choice of tender charbroiled chicken or asada. Served with a fresh salad with cilantro lime dressing
- Substitute Shrimp
- $2.00
Fresh Baja Style Mahi Mahi Tacos
$14.99
Two soft mahi mahi fish tacos cooked with garlic butter or grilled, topped with cabbage and pico de gallo, served with rice, fresco beans, and cilantro lime salad
Mexican Pizza
$11.99
Fried flour tortilla lavished with beans, salsa ranchera, and melted cheese. Your choice of shredded beef or chicken. Topped with sour cream and guacamole
- Substitute Carnitas, Asada, or Charbroiled Chicken
- $0.99
- Substitute Shrimp
- $2.00
Pollo Cuernavaca
$16.99
Charbroiled chicken served on a skillet with fire roasted strips of Ortega chiles, grilled onion, and tasty green tomatillo salsa. Served with rice, beans, and handmade corn tortillas
Jacob's Street Tacos
$13.99
Three small steak or charbroiled chicken tacos made with corn tortillas, grilled onions, and fresh cilantro, garnished with pico de gallo. Served with black beans and a side of our diablo sauce (medium hot)
Shrimp Enchiladas
$16.99
Two shrimp enchiladas topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice and beans
Enchiladas Suizas
$13.99
Two chicken enchiladas made with flour tortilla topped with a tomatillo sour cream sauce and melted cheese. Served with Mexican rice, beans, and avocado slices
Kid's Menu
For kids under 10. We make it with little tortillas. Served with choice of 2: rice, refried beans, French fries, seasoned curly fries, watermelon slices, red apple slices, or orange slices. $6.99. Kids eat Free on Sundays! 1 free kid's meal for every adult meal purchased. Not valid on holidays or on take out orders. Choice of:
Mini Quesadilla
Mini Taco
Chicken Fingers
Mini Burrito
2 Mini Taquitos
Enchilada
1 Flauta
Mini Hamburger
Bun, meat (cheese on request)
Baby Rice
Our famous rice with chicken broth. Get 'em started young! $0.99
Party Pack
Suggested for 10 people. $59.99. Also includes: Salsa, Guacamole, and Corn Tortilla Chips. (Rice and Beans $3.30)
(10) Small Shredded Beef Tacos
(10) Small Bean & Cheese Burritos
(10) Shredded Beef Flautas
(10) Shredded Chicken Chingolinga Bites
Family Pack
Suggested for 15 people. $94.99. Also includes: Salsa, Guacamole, Corn Tortilla Chips, Rice, and Beans
(15) Small Shredded Beef Tacos
(15) Small Bean & Cheese Burritos
(15) Shredded Beef Flautas
(15) Shredded Chicken Chingolinga Bites
Order by the Dozen!
Small Crispy Tacos
Seasoned ground beef, shredded beef, or chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, and cheese
- (per dozen) $19.99
Small Burritos
Chile verde & beans, shredded beef & beans, shredded chicken & rice, or bean & cheese
- (per dozen) $15.99
Chingolinga Bites
Crisp flour tortilla pastry stuffed with shredded chicken or beef
- (per dozen) $15.99
Flautas
Crisp flour tortilla "flutes" stuffed with shredded beef or chicken
- (per dozen) $15.99
Enchiladas
Cheese enchiladas in traditional Salsa Roja, Salsa Ranchera, or Salsa Tomatillo. Also available: shredded beef or chicken
- (per dozen) $29.99
Handmade Tamales
Choice of beef, chicken, or pork with red enchilada sauce or green tomatillo salsa and cheese. May be ordered cold or ready to serve. Must give 48-hour notice
- (per dozen) $39.99
Macarena Combo
$11.99 per person
Azteca Chicken Salad
Strips of charbroiled chicken marinated in a cilantro-lime dressing. Medley of black beans, corn, and red and green pepper strips
Cheese Enchiladas
Melt in your mouth cheese enchiladas
Chingolinga Bites
Crisp flour tortilla pastry stuffed with shredded chicken or beef
Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Sizzling Fajitas
$12.99 per person
Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Served with all the trimmings: Hot Tortillas, Pico de Gallo, Cheese Shredded Lettuce, Famous Salsa
Cheese Enchiladas
Melt in your mouth cheese enchiladas
Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Mexican Combination
$10.99 per person
(1) Cheese Enchilada
Melt in your mouth cheese enchiladas
(2) Chingolinga Bites
Crisp flour tortilla pastry stuffed with shredded chicken or beef
(1) Mini Burrito
Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Carnitas & Fajitas Combo
$14.99 per person
Carnitas
Chunks of pork marinated in lemon and garlic. Tender and juicy inside, slightly crispy outside
Chicken or Beef Fajitas
Served with all the trimmings: Hot Tortillas, Shredded Lettuce, Cheese Pico de Gallo, Famous Salsa, Cilantro & Onion Chile Negro, Fresh Lime
Mexican Rice, Beans, Chips & Salsa
Order by the Tray
A La Carte
$19.99
Half Tray (8 people), Full Tray (16 people). Add to fajitas or carnitas: two dozen tortillas, pint of guacamole, pint of salsa negro, cilantro, and onions
Chicken Fajitas
- Half Tray $29.99
- Full Tray $54.99
Beef Fajitas
- Half Tray $34.99
- Full Tray $66.99
Carnitas
- Half Tray $39.99
- Full Tray $71.99
Azteca Chicken Salad
Azteca Chicken Salad
$34.99
Strips of charbroiled chicken marinated in a cilantro-lime dressing. A colorful medley of black beans, corn, and red and green pepper strips. Suggested for 8-10 people as a side dish
Mama's Avila Soup
Mama's Avila Soup
Delicious fresh chicken broth soup with chicken breast and rice garnished with cilantro, onion, tomato, avocado, and lime
- 32 Oz $10.49
On the Side
Guacamole Picado
- Pint $6.99
- Quart $13.99
Our Famous Salsa
- Pint $4.25
- Quart $7.99
Mexican Rice
- Pint (Serves 3-5) $4.25
- Quart (Serves 5-10) $7.99
Beans
Frijoles frescos, black beans, or refried beans
- Pint (Serves 3-5) $4.25
- Quart (Serves 5-10) $7.99
Pico De Gallo
- Pint $4.25
- Quart $7.99
Shredded Cheese
- Pint $4.25
- Quart $7.99
Breakfast
Served all day. Breakfast dishes served with rice, beans, and warm, fresh, handmade tortillas
Huevos Con Chorizo
$11.99
Scrambled eggs with authentic mild spiced Mexican sausage, bell pepper, onions, and tomatoes
Huevos Rancheros
$11.99
Two large fresh eggs grilled over easy and served on a corn tortilla, topped with salsa ranchera and melted cheese
Chilaquiles
Corn tortillas sautéed with tomatillo sauce. Served with scrambled eggs and cheese, garnished with guacamole. May substitute red sauce upon request
- $11.99
- With Grilled Carne Asada $13.99
Huevos Locos
$10.99
Two fresh eggs scrambled with zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots
Huevos a La Mexicana
$10.99
Two fresh scrambled eggs with onion, tomatoes, and cilantro
Machaca
$10.99
Shredded beef or chicken mixed with scrambled eggs, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes
Quesadilla Eggcelente
$11.99
Scrambled eggs, jack and cheddar cheeses, tomatoes, bacon, and avocado
Americano Breakfast
$11.99
Two scrambled eggs, Mama's potatoes, refried beans, two strips of bacon, and fresh tortillas
Breakfast Burritos a La Carte
All burritos include egg, Mama's potatoes, and cheese with your choice of one meat: carne asada (steak), bacon, chorizo (Mexican sausage), or machaca (bell peppers, onions, and shredded beef or chicken)
- $10.99
- No Meat $9.99
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General Info
Cuisine
Mexican
Meals
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 9:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday:
10:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday:
10:00am - 9:00pm
About Us
Each restaurant is family-owned so that we can serve you with the highest quality, fresh, authentic Mexican food in a fun atmosphere. Each location also has their own specialty dishes and drink specials. Our location is known for their grande burritos and delicious margaritas.