# El Rancho > Spacious Mexican restaurant with dog-friendly patio and full bar featuring multiple TVs for sports. Atmosphere ranges from cozy and comfortable to lively and noisy during busy times. Recent remodel adds fantastic decor and more comfortable seating. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/ElRancho2 - Address: 8001 Mission Gorge Rd, Santee, California, United States - Phone: +16193122800 - Website: https://elranchocantinaandgrillgo.site/ - Google rating: 4.5 (765 reviews) ## What it is good for - Seafood — 9.2/10 - Lunch Spot — 9/10 - Food — 8.4/10 - Fish — 8.3/10 - Mexican Food — 8.1/10 - Burrito — 7.9/10 - Outdoor Space — 7.5/10 - Outdoor Seating — 7.5/10 - Carne Asada — 7.5/10 - Salsa — 7.3/10 - Parking Available — 7/10 - Taco — 6.9/10 - Enchiladas — 6/10 - Authentic — 6/10 - Bar — 5.9/10 ## What people say - "The Mexican food here is delicious and worth the price." - "You can enjoy pretty patio seating and watch the traffic go by." - "The 7 mares fish soup was amazing." ## Good to know - Expect a 45-minute wait for food during peak hours. - Parking availability is limited; arrive early to secure a spot. - Carry-out orders are prioritized over dine-in service. - The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating options. - Credit cards are accepted, but cash is recommended for smaller purchases. ## 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.