Mariano's Hacienda Ranch

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READ THIS REVIEW ……… GO-GO-GO!!!!! This is the place that INVENTED the margarita machine and the first frozen margarita!!! The food is true Tex-Mex at its best.
I arrived at 6:30pm on a Thursday night and the parking lot is packed with a 45min waiting list.
I got the last seat at the bar.
(Whew!) Fast service from the bar and kitchen (8-10 min for food!).
Impressive while totally packed.
Very nice and attentive staff.
Patrons are multi-generational and there was a great happy buzz in the air.
Why advertise? They are packed every night… and now I know why! Strawberry Margarita: Delicious.
Perfect thickness and texture, normal strength (you can taste the tequila), and it doesn’t melt too fast.
I recommend these over a swirl. Red Salsa: Delicious, not sweet or bitter.
Just perfect! Nice tight small chop on everything (not puréed), great flavor and balance of every ingredient you expect.
(There is also a darker version I did not try.) Tortillas: Super fresh, handmade, and only minutes off the grill when you get them.
Awesome! (They last perfect in a ziplock.) Beef Enchiladas: Perfect! Savory dark meat sauce, elegant and obviously old school cooking from home.
It’s not thick and creamy like some lesser quality places serve - this is like a hearty Texas mini-chili consistency that’s exactly what I would expect, and not greasy! The meat is moist (not greasy), nicely seasoned and portioned.
Yummy - get some!! (10 out of 10) Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas: Generous portion of shredded chicken, nice flavor but about 20% on the dry side.
The sour cream sauce is very Tex-Mex traditional, soft hints of the sour come through, nice consistency.
Overall 6 out of 10. Beef Fajitas: Wow! Really good.
Soft, moist, and tender meat, well seasoned and smokey.
The handmade tortillas are a perfect compliment.
I’m getting these again.
(Ask for double onions and bell peppers or you will run out.) 10 out of 10. Chicken Fajitas: Wow! Equally good.
Thick long pieces and smokey, perfect moistness and flavor.
Definitely worth getting.
(Ask for double onions and bell peppers or you will run out.) 10 out of 10. Overall restaurant score = 8 out of 10.
(Could be 10 out of 10 depending on what you order.) definitely worth going once.
Then decide for yourself if you want to come back.
As for me, I’ll be back and tweeting my order.

I got a Mariano Margarita and the Brisket tacos.
My coworkers had strawberry and mango margaritas and we had queso that had ground beef and guacamole in it.
That meat was so tasty I'm going to order the enchiladas next time.
Awesome rustic atmosphere, great drinks, amazing food, definitely a must try.

I was invited to lunch by my cousin.
This was my first time trying this restaurant.
I had chicken tortilla soup, it was delish and flavorful.
They offer complimentary chips and salsa, but they do charge for the tortillas.
There was also a $2 upcharge for the beef poblano pepper.
I also tried the stuffed poblano pepper.
It was too cheesy for my liking.
The music and ambiance was festive.
They also prepare tortillas on site and are well known for their frozen margaritas.
I will definitely be back and recommend it to others.👍🤤