Mi Rancho (South Side)

Name: Mi Rancho (South Side)

Location: 124 Old Dominion Road, Aiken, SC 29803

# (803) 641-6099

Guests: Angel & Steve and Jason & Stephanie

Thoughts: Though not necessarily a "local restaurant" (as it is a chain), Mi Rancho is a town favorite so we thought it deserved its fair review. Mi Rancho is your typical Mexican or Tex-Mex restaurant with nothing super special to set it apart from the others in town. However, they were quick to greet us at the door and get us seated. While waiting for our food the chips and salsa was plentiful and always filled. The waiter was friendly and helpful when we needed to move tables because a few more friends showed up. However, one complaint we did have was that it took awhile for our check to come out and then also to come back to us after it was taken. We all ordered typical Mexican dishes; Sam had a Burrito Mexicano, Lacey, Enchiladas Verdes, Angel had Nachos and Steve had a Cheese Steak Burrito. The food was good, but Sam had wished his was a larger burrito, more like Steve's whose covered the whole plate. Sam did not go hungry though, he finished Lacey's last enchilada. Overall, the experience was pleasent and we enjoyed good conversation over an easy no frills meal.

Ratings:

Flavor: Good
Service: Good
Presentation: Good
Price: *$$

Ambiance: Typical Mexican decorations that one might see at an number of other Mexican restaurants.

Pros/Cons:

Pros: Friendly; easy/no frills meal; fair prices; clean.

Cons: Service was a bit slow when business picked up for dinner; nothing special to set it apart from other similar restaurants.

Final Thoughts: Overall, the experience was good. We enjoyed our meals and did not leave hungry. We will most likely visit Mi Rancho again.

Website: N/A

*Price guide:

$ = under $10 per person

$$ = Between $10-$20 per person

$$$ = Over $20 per person