El Ranchito Taco Shop
El Ranchito Taco Shop is a Poway, CA taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.4★ rating across 816 Google reviews.
Best for
Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Poway, CA
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
Good to know
Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does El Ranchito Taco Shop serve?+
El Ranchito Taco Shop is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is El Ranchito Taco Shop located?+
El Ranchito Taco Shop is at 13654 Midland Rd #9&10, Poway, CA 92064, USA in Poway, California.
Is El Ranchito Taco Shop good?+
El Ranchito Taco Shop has a 4.4★ average across 816 Google reviews — highly rated by Poway taco standards.
How expensive is El Ranchito Taco Shop?+
El Ranchito Taco Shop sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Poway taquería.
Taco Love Feed
Community posts · separate from GoogleBe the first Taco Lover to post what you ordered here.
Share a photo and a quick take — help the next taco hunter pick a winner.
- • What taco did you order?
- • Was the salsa worth it?
- • Would you bring a friend?
- • Best time to go?
More in Poway
Taco Taco Poway
, Poway · $ · 1,056 reviews
View Taco Joint
Don Pollo Grilled Chicken
, Poway · $ · 258 reviews
View Taco Joint
MexicanBar
, Poway · $$ · 176 reviews
View Taco JointLooking for tacos in Poway?
El Ranchito Taco Shop is one of many great taco spots in Poway, California. Browse the full guide to Poway taco joints or map a weekend taco road trip across the region.