Tienda El Ranchito Menu

At Tienda El Ranchito, nestled in East St. Louis, authentic Mexican cuisine takes center stage. This culinary gem combines a restaurant with a grocery store, offering a truly immersive dining experience. The menu shines with the Parillada El Ranchito, a magnificent platter that showcases tender marinated meats and shrimp, ideal for sharing and satisfying up to four diners for just $49.99.

Appetizers like Queso Fundido and the unique Quesabirria Pizza entice the senses with rich flavors and enticing aromas. Diners rave about the portion sizes and the authenticity, with many noting that this isn’t your typical Tex-Mex fare. The warm, friendly staff enhances the experience, ensuring guests feel welcomed and at home.

For a sweet finish, their selection of refreshing Jarritos and flavored waters makes every meal memorable. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Tienda El Ranchito promises an unforgettable taste of Mexico.

Comida Por Separado / A La Carte

• Torta De Camaron / Shrimp Mexican Sandwich

  Grilled shrimp sandwich with lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, refried beans, and mayonnaise.

  US$14.99

• Tostadas

  With Meat for an additional charge.

  US$3.99

• Chimichanga

  Lightly fried burrito.

  US$11.49

• Tamales

  US$2.99

• Burrito De Camaron / Shrimp Burrito

  US$10.99

• Quesadillas De Camaron / Shrimp Quesadilla

  US$4.49

• Gorditas

  US$5.99

Platillos Principales / Main Entrées

• Parillada El Ranchito

  A combination of tender marinated inner skirt steak, chicken breast, Mexican sausage (chorizo), shrimp, sliced hot dogs, grilled cactus, jalapeños, and green onions. (Feeds up to 4).

  US$49.99

• Orden De Sopes

  Two sopes (a thick corn tortilla with pinched sides) layered with refried beans, topped with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomato, queso fresco (Mexican crumbling cheese) and sour cream.

  US$8.99

• Orden De Quesadillas (2)

  Quesadillas stuffed with cheese or choice of meat topped with sour cream and cheese.

  US$10.99

• El Huarache

  One giant huarache (oblong fried masa base) topped with our red or green sauce, onions, cilantro, choice of meat topping and finished with queso fresco (Mexican crumbling cheese).

  US$12.99

• Bistec A La Mexicana

  Spicy. Beef steak strips sautéed with onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes.

  US$15.99

• Chiles Rellenos Stuffed

  Two roasted fresh poblano peppers with melted cheese and tomatoes covered in an egg batter and fried.

  US$10.99

• Costillas De Puerco En Salsa Verde

  Pork baby back ribs smothered in tomatillo salsa.

  US$13.99

• Orden De Flautas

  Four tightly rolled deep fried corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken. Topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.

  US$11.99

• Pechuga Asada

  Chicken breast seasoned and served with fresh avocados, lettuce, tomato, sautéed jalapeños and grilled green onions.

  US$11.99

• Tamales De Puerco

  Three homemade corn tamales stuffed with pork topped with cheese and sour cream.

  US$12.99

• Orden De Torta

  A Mexican sandwich made with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, pickled jalapeños, sour cream and choice of meat.

  US$11.99

• Enchiladas Suizas

  Spicy. Flour tortillas stuffed with choice of meat covered in tomatillo salsa, cheese, and sour cream.

  US$10.99

• Tres Combinaciones A La Mexicana

  Shrimp, chicken, and beef sautéed with onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes.

  US$17.99

• Orden De Gorditas (2)

  Thick handmade corn tortillas opened stuffed with refried beans, cheese, fresh onion and cilantro, and choice of meat.

  US$15.99

• Arrachera Asada

  Inner skirt steak seasoned with our blend of spices. Served with a side of fresh avocado slices, lettuce, tomato, sautéed jalapeños and grilled green onions.

  US$15.99

• Carne Apache

  Spicy. Small cuts of arrachera steak grilled with onions, tomato and roasted-hot red peppers. Served with a side of ranchero style beans, rice and fresh radish.

  US$14.99

• Orden De Tostadas

  Two crispy corn fried tortillas topped with your choice of meat, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, jalapeños, and sour cream.

  US$10.99

• Birria Quesadillas

  2 corn handmade tortillas dipped in our beef barbacoa consome, and stuffed with beef barbacoa, Oaxaca cheese, onion and cilantro.

  US$12.99

• Alambre

  Your choice of beef, chicken, or shrimp sautéed on a skillet with chorizo, bacon, onions, and green bell peppers then topped with Oaxaca cheese.

  US$16.99

• Orden De Quesadillas (4)

  Quesadillas stuffed with cheese or choice of meat topped with sour cream and cheese.

  US$13.99

• Orden De Milanesa

  Pan-fried thin cut slices of breaded steak or breaded chicken breast.

  US$12.99

• Orden De Gorditas (1)

  Thick handmade corn tortillas opened and stuffed with refried beans, cheese, fresh onion and cilantro, and choice of meat.

  US$8.99

• Enchiladas Rojas

  Corn tortillas dipped in red sauce stuffed with cheese or choice of meat.

  US$10.99

• Birria

  Goat meat served with a side of seasoned red broth.

  US$15.99

• Orden De Costillas De Res

  One pound of thin slices of beef ribs seasoned and charbroiled to perfection. Served with fresh avocado slices, sautéed jalapeño peppers and grilled green onions (cebollitas).

  US$18.99

• Orden De Carnitas

  Chunks of pork shoulder slowly cooked until golden brown slightly crispy and very tender.

  US$13.99

• Pollo A La Mexicana ?

  Spicy. Chicken breast strips sautéed with onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes.

  US$14.99

• Camarones A La Mexicana

  Spicy. Shrimp sauteed with onions, jalapeños and tomatoes.

  US$16.99

Tex-Mex

• Vegetarian Fajitas

  Sautéed tomatoes, onions, green peppers, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, and mushroom halves.

  US$13.99

• Vegetarian Quesadilla

  A 10" flour tortilla stuffed with sautéed tomatoes, onions, green peppers, carrots, zucchini, broccoli, cheese sauce and mushroom halves, also served with rice, beans and fixings.

  US$11.99

• Fajitas

  Fajitas all our fajitas are cooked with bell peppers, onion and tomatoes and served on a sizzling hot skillet. They are garnished with lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and served with rice, refried beans and your choice of corn or flour tortillas.

  US$15.99

• Arroz Con Pollo

  Grilled chicken breast on a bed of rice covered with cheese dip. Add vegetables for an additional charge.

  US$13.99

• Chimichanga

  A slightly fried 10" burrito filled with choice of meat and chihuahua cheese then topped with cheese sauce, also served with rice, beans and fixings.

  US$12.99

• Pollo Poblano

  Chicken breast topped with bell peppers, tomato and onions smothered with cheese sauce.

  US$13.99

• Enquesadas

  Your three flour tortillas stuffed with choice of meat then topped with our cheese sauce, also served with rice, beans and fixings.

  US$13.99

• Taco Salad

  Crispy flour tortilla, chicken or beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, beans, pickled jalapenos and sour cream. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.

  US$10.99

• Choripollo

  Charbroiled chicken breast topped with our homemade chorizo and cheese sauce. Served on a sizzling hot skillet.

  US$15.99

• Fajita Nachos

  Our famous chicken or steak fajitas served on a bed of our tortilla chips and topped with sautéed onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and cheese sauce.

  US$13.99

• Fajita Quesadilla

  A 10" tortilla stuffed with steak or chicken fajita with cheese, onions, mushrooms, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

  US$12.99

• Nachos Supremos

  Our tortilla chips topped with refried beans, choice of meat, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese sauce, and sour cream.

  US$13.99

Weekend Menu

• Caldos / Soups - Menudo

  A traditional mexican favorite soup made of beef tripe simmered in a seasoned red broth. (Available on Saturdays and Sundays).

  US$6.99

• Tacos - Choice Of Hand-Made Corn Tortilla

  Available weekends only, topped with fresh onions and cilantro only (2).

  US$11.99

Burritos

• Enchilado

  Topped with a red sauce, chihuahua cheese and sour cream.

  US$13.99

• Suizo

  Spicy. Topped with tomatillo salsa, chihuahua cheese and sour cream.

  US$13.99

Tacos

• Choice Of Corn Tortilla (2)

  Original, topped with fresh onions and cilantro.

  US$9.99

• Choice Of Corn Tortilla (4)

  Original, topped with fresh onions and cilantro.

  US$16.99

• Choice Of Flour Tortilla (2)

  Topped with lettuce, chihuahua cheese, tomato and sour cream.

  US$13.99

• Choice Of Flour Tortilla (4)

  Topped with lettuce, chihuahua cheese, tomato and sour cream.

  US$17.99

Caldos / Soups

• Pozole

  A soup made of white hominy and chunks of beef simmered in a seasoned red broth.

  US$9.99

• Birria En Consome

  Goat meat served in a seasoned red broth.

  US$11.49

• Caldo De Res

  A beef stew made with potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage and chayote. Also, includes a small portion of rice on the side.

  US$8.99

• Carne En Su Jugo

  A soup made of arrachera steak cutlets, pinto beans and bacon cooked in its own juices.

  US$11.49

Ordenes Por Separado / Side Orders

• Cheese Dip

  US$3.99

• Guacamole

  Small 4 oz.

  US$4.49

• Arroz Y Frijoles

  Rice and beans.

  US$4.99

• Crema

  Sour cream.

  US$0.99

• Chiles Toreados Y Cebollitas

  Cooked jalapeños and green onions.

  US$4.99

• Tortillas De Maiz Hechas A Mano

  Handmade corn tortillas (12).

  US$5.99

• Queso Fresco

  Mexican crumbling cheese.

  US$2.99

• Aguacate/Avocado (Half)

  US$1.99

• Extra Flour Tortillas (3)

  US$1.39

• Papas A La Francesa

  Fries.

  US$3.49

Botanas / Appetizers

• Queso Fundido

  Mexican cheese fondue made of up our homemade chorizo topped with Oaxaca cheese served on a sizzling skillet.

  US$12.49

• Quesabirria Pizza

  Our new 14 inch flour tortillas stuffed with our special Oaxacan cheese and beef barbacoa meat with cilantro and onion with sides of consommé and salsas.

  US$18.99

• Chorizo Bean Dip

  Our homemade chorizo blended with refried beans and chihuahua cheese.

  US$8.99

• Ranchito Chicken Wings

  Crispy wings mixed in choice of hot sauce or a la diabla (very spicy).

  US$13.99

• Bean Dip

  Refried beans topped with cheese dip. With meat for an additional charge.

  US$6.99

• Taquitos

  5 small fried tortillas stuffed with chicken, topped with shredded lettuce, sour cream and Parmesan cheese.

  US$10.49

Drinks

• Mexican Coca Cola 12 Oz

  The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.

  US$3.99

• Mexican Coca Cola 16.9 Oz

  The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.

  US$4.59

• Jarritos

  Mandarin , Strawberry, Lime, Pineapple, Grapefruit, Tamarind

  US$3.99

• Flavored Mexican Waters 32oz

  Pineapple, Horchata, Tamarind, Melon, Jamaica

  US$4.59

• Fountain Soda 32oz

  Coke, Diet Coke, Lemonade, Fanta, Dr. Pepper Sprite

  US$3.79