Avila's El Ranchito
24406 Muirlands Blvd - Lake Forest
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Outdoor seating
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
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Alcohol
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Cocktails
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Wine
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Reservations
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Wheelchair accessible
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Accessible restroom
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Casual
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Cozy
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Good for groups
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Google Reviews (10)
Yes, the marg will sneak up on you. At first I was disappointed it didn’t hit like a real gringo Mex margarita but once you get through halfway and start eating, it hits right.
The food was excellent, everything you could want and the flautas we more robust than any I can remember. There’s too many menu items to try but go with the combos and you can’t miss. And don’t forget to keep the plastic souvenir on your marg for good luck!
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Avila's has always been consistently great. The food is always amazing and the margaritas are top notch. I've been going to this location for over 15 years and even though I moved , I still come back at least once a month.
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Every menu (and custom ordered item) at Avila's El Ranchito, is next level exceptional.
The staff is genuinely kind and very friendly to everyone and their food is consistently delicious with quality ingredients.
There is a reason they have been here in Lake Forest for so long!
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Had the street tacos. They were very good. A lot of filling. Would get these again if I ever visited this place again.
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This is my favorite place to go to eat when I visit my sister. The food is so delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is really fun. LOVE IT !
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Delicious food and drinks, great service and a fun-filled atmosphere - always a great time! And while we love all the Avila’s locations, El Ranchito, Lake Forest is our personal local favorite!
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Have loved this food for years.
Their lines of people waiting for tables can reinforce that I'm not alone. For peak times, come early, reserve a table or order delivery... else be prepared to wait.
Food is great. Portions are generous. And the kitchen is accommodating for tweaks (add asada or no cheese etc).
Staff is always super attentive and friendly too.
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I love the food. So authenticity delicious. The atmosphere is great as well. It is a bit cramped and loud but so yummy.
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Very friendly and attentive staff. Ambience great but noise level extremely high and very difficult to hear or understand wait staff. Food authentic and excellent. Restrooms not designed for the capacity needed and only accessible from the outside. Still the foot was worth the short wait.
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Absolutely amazing food and service!!! They blew my expectations out of the water. My only slight complaint was that music was little loud but that's a very minor detail. Highly recommend the food and margaritas ❤️
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