# Avila's El Ranchito

> Avila's El Ranchito — Mexican restaurants in Costa Mesa, CA.

## Key facts
- **URL**: https://frankiapp.com/business/avila-s-el-ranchito-235146
- **Type**: Restaurants
- **Cuisine**: Mexican
- **Location**: Costa Mesa, CA
- **Address**: 2101 Placentia Ave, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
- **Phone**: 949642-1142
- **Website**: https://www.el-ranchito.com/
- **Price range**: $$
- **Coordinates**: 33.651007, -117.932175
- **Claimed**: unclaimed

## About
Established in 1977, Maria Elena owns this restaurant. She acquired her mother’s love of the kitchen, preparing new dishes using authentic ingredients prepared in a fresh new way. “Botana Carnitas” and “Pepe’s Special” are some of her creations coming from this ‘test’ kitchen.

## Hours
- Monday: 11am - 8:30pm
- Tuesday: 11am - 8:30pm
- Wednesday: 11am - 8:30pm
- Thursday: 11am - 8:30pm
- Friday: 11am - 9:30pm
- Saturday: 9am - 9:30pm
- Sunday: 9am - 8:30pm

## Amenities
- Outdoor Seating
- Reservations

## Social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avilaselranchito
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/104330342227
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/avilaelranchito

## Reviews
### dfung02 — 4.3/5 · Feb 24, 2026
Very good Mexican food.

### hiddenhoppers — 5.0/5 · May 29, 2025
Best Margaritas in Costa Mesa! 🍹
Awesome Taco Tuesday too 🌮🌮🌮
A little far off the 55 freeway