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Mexican, Latin
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Reviewed March 8, 2021

The food is great and straight from Mexico. Don't be intimidated by the menu, the staff are very helpful. Knowing a little Spanish would be helpful.

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed October 6, 2020

We found, Ranas, by accident and we are very happy we did. Great food and customer service. This is my new favorite Mexican food.

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed March 5, 2020

Best authentic Mexican food around. Small cozy place great food and service large plates never leave hungry

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed November 5, 2019 via mobile

Ranas is my go to authentic Mexico City style food restaurant. Their unique menu has something for everyone. The Huarache Rana is my favorite. The owner Oscar and his Family are super nice and make sure you are well taken care of when you visit....My Family loves this placeMore

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed August 6, 2019

I have been to Ranas several times and have yet to have a bad meal there. They have slightly unique Mexican options that always make this a fun place to go. The service is great and the prices are reasonable. This a one of those...hidden gems that you would drive past, but don't. Go there and try it for yourself.More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed August 4, 2019 via mobile

2nd year in a row our baseball team from Hawaii popped in to eat and both times they were more than willing to accommodate 20 of us! The food and service was outstanding! As long as our baseball club attends the Xtreme Diamond baseball tournament,...we’ll make our annual visit back!More

Date of visit: July 2019
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Reviewed July 4, 2019

This sit down restaurant features food from the Mexico City area, a bit different from the local taco stands. There is a varied menu with many excellent choices. I particularly recommend the three varieties of molé. The restaurant is family friendly. Live music is featured...on the weekends but is very loud and makes conversation difficult.More

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed March 19, 2019 via mobile

Despite being very busy, our large party was quickly seated and given great service and even better food!

Date of visit: March 2019
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Reviewed March 19, 2019

This is a sit down restaurant with an extensive menu and excellent food. There is a lunch section which is available for dinner as well if you desire a lighter meal. The food selections are interesting and more diverse than the typical Mexican fare. In...particular, I love the molé, which comes in green and white as well as the traditional red. Each dish I have tried there on several visits has been tasty and well prepared. My only concern is that the live music on weekends is oppresively loud and there is really no place to sit where comfortable conversation is possible when the music is playing.More

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed March 19, 2019

Different from your usual Tex-Mex food, interesting tastes and ingredience. Multiple moles to choice from. They also serve Tex-Mex if you desire. Worth a trip for a different taste treat.

Date of visit: February 2019
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Reviewed February 3, 2019

Mexico City Cuisine is a whole different way of preparing and more especially, the taste. This is not your typical Mex restaurant. Fast service and plenty of free parking.

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed January 24, 2019 via mobile

Three of us happened upon this place Wednesday morning and were the first customers. Allen greeted us cheerfully with very good house coffee as well as a cup of specially spiced coffee that was delicious! A full breakfast menu offered difficult choices, but the specialty...of the house seemed to be chiliquilles covered with different sauces and the “moles” which were served atop various items. Moles are difficult to make correctly and the three (red, green and white) were all outstanding! They also served red sauce and green sauce as well as a red salsa with chips. All were great! We started with queso fundido, a blend of melted cheese and chorizo served with hot corn tortillas. Great! Then I had the chiliquilles with creamy chipotle sauce with added carne asada. Excellent! We all loved this place and would love to go back to continue trying everything else on their menu! The sauces truly make Rana’s very special! Highly recommend!!!More

Date of visit: January 2019
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Reviewed January 14, 2019

one of the best Mexican Food places in all of San Diego, had their Ranas Alambre and it was great, great rice and beans as well and service was great as well

Date of visit: December 2018
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Reviewed July 23, 2018

Sometimes finding a neighborhood restaurant with savory dishes, excellent choices, and great prices that has polite, professional and helpful servers can be seen as a blessing. At Ranas you have all of this in addition to a very clean, safe and friendly environment that is...well managed and out performs most other restaurants for a really good and filling breakfast. As well as many mores breakfast's, I intend to enjoy lunch and dinner there for years to come. When you are lucky enough to find a perfect spot that brings you great pleasure, enjoy it as often as you can because memories are just not nourishing enough should opportunities to visit ever end.More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Reviewed July 9, 2018

Great breakfast both authentic Mexican and American!!!! ABC omelette with the potatoes,pancakes and horchata!!! Hung over? Chilaquiles!!!!. Family atmosphere. Super friendly family owned service with a smile!!!!

Date of visit: July 2018
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It's a Mexican restaurant! Sure they have things for kids and other small appetites! It may not be a menu that is separately printed, but I'm sure a child can find something there to eat. If the kids don't like Mexican food... More
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Yes, Ranas Mexico City Cuisine offers takeout services.

Ranas Mexico City Cuisine is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4