# El Ranchero > Small Mexican restaurant with handmade tortillas and authentic birria de chivo draws locals seeking family-friendly atmosphere. Simple, peaceful setting feels like a welcoming home, though it can get a bit warm. Menudo portion is small but flavorful, and customers prepare their own instant coffee. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElRanchero3 - Address: 1900 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, Arizona, United States - Phone: +16022547515 ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Mexican Food — 9.4/10 - Food — 9.3/10 - Taco — 8/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing and delicious." - "The menudo here is really good, though small for the price." - "I found the carne asada tacos amazing and very fresh." ## Good to know - They only accept cash, so bring cash for your visit. - Expect small portion sizes; some find them expensive for what you get. - They charge $14 for a mini size of menudo. - Everything, including the tortillas, is made by hand. - It is a quick stop from Sky Harbor, making it convenient. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.