If your restaurant has a cute outdoor patio, I’m probably going to like it. If your restaurant has quality rolled tacos, I’m going to love it. Those two criteria came together for me recently at Ranchos Cocina, a Mexican spot in Ocean Beach with the most darling outdoor space. (Oddly enough, the other diners sat inside! What the what?) The space is more like a home backyard with tons of hanging plants and casual seating. There were even little birdies chirping by our table side. It was basically the enchanted forest from Sleeping Beauty — with margaritas.
The menu is, in a word, large. But they also seem to have the most vegetarian options I’ve ever seen at a Mexican restaurant in San Diego. My cousin found the veg fajitas pretty bland, but I’m curious how the tofu options taste. On my end, I loved my beef rolled tacos and Eaman’s enchilada-taco plate was happily devoured. That said, this place wins more in the ambiance department than in the food department, but it’s certainly a solid choice, especially if you have vegetarian diners.
Oh, and the margarita glasses are all sorts of kitschy wonderful. Check it out:
