Rancho Tequileria - City of New York

I absolutely adore this place! The guacamole and queso fundido were outstanding, but what really surprised me was the meat – it was incredibly tender, perfectly seasoned, and you could really taste the grill. And for a sweet finish, I highly recommend the tres leches.

I had the worst molcajete I've ever encountered. It arrived burnt, and there was no sauce left since it had all dried up. The steak was tough and inedible. I can't recall ever being this disappointed with a meal before. However, the service and atmosphere were nice.

I always order the flautas, and they are fantastic, especially with the sauces that accompany them. However, I used to consistently get the tortilla soup here, as I love trying different versions of it wherever I go. This restaurant used to offer an amazing tortilla soup as the soup of the day, but unfortunately, it’s no longer on the menu. This change has resulted in me ordering less frequently. That said, it’s still a great place to eat.

There is not strong enough praise available for the experience my family and I had at this restaurant. The waitstaff/service was immaculate! They were literal sweethearts and so patient with us being in full bumbling tourist mode. They were so attentive without being overbearing. It was honestly the BEST experience!Also the food! Oh!! Soooooo good! I had tacos al pastor and my husband had tacos carnitas which we switched off with each other. Just amazing! Full of flavor, the tortillas weren't gummy or falling apart. Yum!! Their house hot sauces are all delicious. We always ask for the hottest house made sauces that most places will have and theirs is very good!! We had our very spice sensitive 9 year old with us and they accommodated her no problem. The entire waitstaff was helpful from start to finish. Back at the hotel I noticed I left my water bottle there and called them. They had it and held on to it for me to run by and grab the next day. I was thankful and impressed by how much it was not a problem and how nice they were about looking for it and holding on to it for me.10/10 will recommend

There are a lot of mexican restaurants in NYC and quite a few in the UWS. As far as neighborhood restaurants go, Rancho Tequileria is one of those places I can see myself going to on a consistent basis. Food was great, drinks were hand-crafted (truly), and the owner Angelo was walking around and chatting up customers.