Avila's El Ranchito - Orange

Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned and operated by Avila family members

It all started in the kitchen over 50 years ago. Mama Avila brought the delicious recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that had been in her family for generations. Over the years, Avila's El Ranchito has grown to 13 locations in Los Angeles and Orange County. Each restaurant is under the personal care of a family member, guaranteeing the reputation the family has earned for treating our customers like

09/05/2023

Labor Day throwback to our opening day in Orange! We are truly blessed with an incredible, loyal staff and Mamá Avila’s authentic, original recipes passed down from generation to generation!

08/21/2023

Thanks to our loyal customers, we DID it…we won our LA Times Orange County category for “Best Burrito”🌯 and “Best Mexican Restaurant” Now with your help, we can win the "Best of the Southland”!

👉🏼Just click this Food & Drink link to vote: LAtimes.com/BestoftheSouthland #/gallery/?group=461800. Muchas Gracias, Amigos‼️

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

07/11/2023

SUMMER☀️ Linger over a long Lunch or delight in Dinner with Avila’s Grande Taco Salad🥑🍅🌮🥗your motivation to make it a great week!!

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

07/03/2023
06/08/2023

Felicidades to the Class of 2023🎉 Celebrate your Grad🎓at Avila’s with all your favorite dishes…Provecho‼️

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

05/27/2023

As you enjoy the long Memorial Day Weekend we remember our fallen Heroes🇺🇸who gave it all. Thank you for your sacrifice.❤️🤍💙

Photos from Avila's El Ranchito - Orange's post 05/14/2023

Sra Avila was a woman of dignity, compassion, and courage. She stood with faith in God, confidence, and hope in all circumstances.🙏🏼 For the Avila family, she was the tower of strength. Her generous and loving spirit will live on in all those who loved her.🫶🏼

We honor her legacy daily as her recipes are carried on in our restaurants from generation to generation. ❤️ Margarita Avila 1925-2019

Photos from Avila's El Ranchito - Orange's post 05/09/2023

Thanks to YOU, we’ve been nominated for “Best Mexican Restaurant”🇲🇽 Best Tacos”🌮 and “Best Burritos”🌯 in the LA Times Best of the Southland - Orange County! Now we need your VOTE for the WIN👉🏼https://lat.ms/40aR8ut

04/26/2023

COUNTDOWN to CINCO DE MAYO‼️ is just one week away!!! 🥳🍹Get your Party Tray orders in today for your home or office Fiesta.

💃🏻View your Menu options at AvilasElRanchito.com/Orange then call to reserve your order for same day pick up (714) 516-1000.

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

04/15/2023

Some days you just need to splurge and treat yourself‼️ FRIED ICE CREAM - a large scoop of vanilla ice cream covered in flaky crisps. Smothered with chocolate syrup and whipped cream. Soooooo good.😋🤤

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

04/09/2023

Where are you Brunching Easter Sunday?🐰🐥We are open from 10 am-4 pm serving an extended Brunch🍳 menu including Menudo, Asada y Eggs, and seven Mexican Breakfast entrees. View our full Brunch menu at AvilasElRanchito.com/Orange.

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

03/24/2023

Avila's...a family affair since 1966 with Mamá Avila's recipes passed down from generation to generation!! Please help us get nominated for "Best Mexican Restaurant"💃🏻 and "Best Tacos🌮 in the Best of the L.A. Times - OC.

👉🏼You can vote here until April 2nd: https://lat.ms/3JCrzt6. We can't do it without you, Muchas Gracias!!

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

03/20/2023

Comfort food! Our Shredded Beef Taco🌮 Combo is the origin of Avila’s El Ranchito restaurant. Authentic flavors created in 1966 by Señora Avila.💃🏻

03/10/2023

As we Spring Forward ⏰ this weekend and lose an hour of sleep, remember, we serve 8+ Mexican breakfast🍳entrees all day, everyday‼️

Avila's El Ranchito - Orange Authentic Homemade recipes passed down for generations and carried on in over 13 Restaurants owned a

03/01/2023

MARCH ~ days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold💨 Perfect weather for a large bowl🥣 of Mamá Avila’s Soup with hot flour tortillas…it’s a meal in itself‼️

02/21/2023

Join us for NATIONAL MARGARITA DAY🍹Wednesday, February 22nd and enjoy our House Margarita for just $9 ALL DAY‼️💃🏻 Dine-in or Takeout.

02/03/2023

Avila's Fiesta Platters will keep you out of the kitchen on Super Bowl Sunday🏈. The Party Pack is always a crowd-pleaser or order your favorites by the Tray...Crispy Tacos🌮, Enchiladas, Chingolingas, Fajitas, Carnitas, Flautas, and Azteca Salad.

View our menu options on our bio link and call to Pre-Order today (714) 516-1000 before we sell out!

12/31/2022

Feliz Año Nuevo‼️ We will be open on New Year’s Eve, Saturday 11 am to 9 pm, New Year’s Day, Sunday 10 am to 8:30 pm, and the Monday holiday from 11 am to 8:30 pm.

Come watch the NFL🏈 games with us as the playoff fight ensues!!

12/23/2022

We are open on Christmas Eve🎄Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm and will be closed on Christmas Day so our employees can enjoy time with their families.

The Ávila family is grateful for our customer’s support throughout the year. Feliz Navidad from our family to yours!

12/14/2022

✨🎄Celebrate the Season with a Taste of Avila's! Our Party Trays are perfect for any holiday Fiesta!!💃🏻 View our menu options at AvilasElRanchito.com/Orange.

11/25/2022

Still have company in town? Leave the cooking to us this holiday weekend‼️ Eight+ Mexican Breakfast entrees served all day, everyday.🍳

Watch the 🇺🇸US vs 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England today, Argentina🇦🇷 vs Mexico🇲🇽 and College Football 🏈 Saturday, and NFL Football on Sunday!!

11/23/2022

The Avila family is grateful for our Orange customers. May God bless your families this Thanksgiving. We will be closed on Thursday for Thanksgiving🦃 so our employees can spend the day with their families. We will reopen on Friday at 11 am.

11/04/2022

One of those days, calls for Avila’s tonight!!

10/07/2022

Give your kitchen the night off! 👉🏼CARNITAS - delicious chunks of lean pork, marinated in lemon and garlic. 🤤Tender and juicy inside, crispy outside‼️

10/01/2022

And just like that, Summer turns into Fall🍁. The recipe to Mamá Avila’s Soup has been passed down through 3 generations!🥣

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Avila family 09/28/2022

Laura Diaz, Fox 11 Los Angeles visited our Huntington Park restaurant where it all began in 1966 and paid tribute to our founder, Salvador Avila for Hispanic Heritage 🇲🇽 Month!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with the Avila family Avila's El Ranchito in Huntington Park has been serving the community for three generations.Subscribe to FOX 11 Los Angeles: https://www.youtube.com/channel/...

Avila's El Ranchito Founder, Salvador Avila 09/21/2022

Thank you to NBC Channel 4 News for the feature on Avila's founder, Salvador Avila. It is a great honor during Hispanic Heritage Month!

View the segment here👉🏼https://bit.ly/SalvadorAvila.

Avila's El Ranchito Founder, Salvador Avila Thank you to NBC Channel 4 News for the feature on Avila's founder, Salvador Avila. It is a great honor during Hispanic Heritage Month!

09/08/2022

Who's ready for some football⁉️ Make us your NFL 🏈 Headquarters every Thursday, Sunday, and Monday!! All games shown!!

09/05/2022

Happy 🇺🇸 It’s a day to celebrate all of your hard work by not doing any.🥳 👉🏼SPECIAL: Enjoy an ice cold Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager for just $4 ALL DAY‼️🍺

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Our Story

It all started in the kitchen over 50 years ago. Mama Avila brought the delicious recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that had been in her family for generations. Over the years, Avila's El Ranchito has grown to 13 locations in Los Angeles and Orange County. Each restaurant is under the personal care of a family member, guaranteeing the reputation the family has earned for treating our customers like part of the family.

The Orange location is famous for its historic building, once stunning church with the restaurant still has the original hardwood floors, with stained glass windows and high ceilings. The Cantina is a great spot for watching your favorite sports team while enjoying Happy Hour or Taco Tuesday specials.

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Address


182 South Orange Street
Orange, CA
92866

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 8:30pm
Thursday 11am - 8:30pm
Friday 11am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11am - 9:30pm
Sunday 10am - 8:30pm

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