Nibbles: The Ranchito #5
The Ranchito #5
2301 W. Waco Drive
254-235-9470
Hours: 6 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Price: (see guide below): $-$$
Takeout available: Yes
Smoking: No
Alcohol: Applying for license; BYOB.
Good to know: serves breakfast all day.
Most popular dish: Ranchito Special which includes chicken breast fajita with cheese, served with rice, beans and guacamole.
Healthy options: Chicken Fajita Salad
Restaurant’s origins: The Ranchito in Waco, owned by Sergio Herrera and managed by his brother, Raymundo Herrera, opened Dec. 13. The business was started in the 1990s by Leobarto Leon, and he sells the locally owned franchises.
Price guide: $ — less than $10; $$ — $10 to $20; $$$ — more than $20.
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