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    El Rancho 1133 Central Ave

    1133 Central Ave

    Albany, NY 12205


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    Lunch Menu

    Menu

    Breakfast( ALL DAY)

    • El Rancho Breakfast

      Rice,Beans, Avocado, Queso Fresco,Tortillas & 2 eggs

      $16.00
    • Desayuno Latino

      two Eggs any style Rice, beans, plantains, sour cream, avocado and tortilla

      $15.00
    • Viva Oaxaca Omelette

      Oaxaca Cheese and chapulines

      $15.00
    • Spinach Omelette

      Sauteed spinach,onion, bell pepper and tomato

      $15.00
    • Mushroom Omelette

      Sauteed mushroom, onion and mozzerella cheese

      $15.00
    • Mexicana Omelette

      sauteed tomato, jalapeno, onion and queso fresco

      $15.00

    Antojitos Mexicanos

    • Elotes

      $6.99
    • Pan Dulce

    • Mangonada-Grande

      $8.50

    Appetizer

    • Chicharron and Guacamole

    • El Rancho Nachos

      Corn tortilla chips topped with homemade queso, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapeños and choice of meat.

    • Choriqueso

      $12.99
    • Fried Calamari

      $12.99
    • Birria Nacho

      Corn tortilla chips topped with mozzarella cheese, queso, cilantro, onions, birria meat, and guacamole.

      $17.99
    • Asada Fries

      French Fries topped with asada, homemade queso, guacamole, pico de gallo and mexican mayo.

      $17.99
    • Rancho Salad

      Romaine lettuce, corn, avocado, black beans, bell peppers, and tomato

      $12.99
    • Guacamole 14 oz

      $16.99
    • Order of Chicharron (3)

      $12.99

    Al Comal

    At the heart of Oaxacan cuisine lies the comal—an enduring symbol of ancestral cooking. Our Al Comal offerings showcase the elegance and depth of this culinary heritage, featuring freshly hand-pressed corn tortillas elevated with refined techniques. From delicately folded empanadas filled with traditional mole and flor de calabaza, to artfully layered memelitas and huaraches enriched with house-made sauces and heirloom cheeses, each dish is a tribute to Oaxaca’s rich gastronomic legacy. Thoughtfully paired with your choice of premium proteins, these creations honor the past while embracing the sophistication of the present.
    • Empanadas Al Comal

      Two Freshly made corn tortilla filled with your choice of filling.

    • Memelitas Al Comal

      3 Freshly made thick corn tortilla covered with pork lard, black bean sauce, spicy red and green sauce, Oaxaca cheese or queso fresco. Served with a choice of meat

    • Hurache Al Comal

      Two freshly made oval-shaped corn tortilla covered with pork lard, one in green sauce and other in red spicy sauce and Oaxaca cheese or queso fresco. Served with a choice of meat

    Sopas

    • Sopa De Pollo

      Chicken and vegetable soup. Served with corn tortilas, rice, onion and cilantro on the side.

      $18.99
    • Menudo

      Beef tripe cooked with dried chiles and avocado leaves. Served with corn tortilas, rice, onion and cilantro on the side.

      $18.99
    • Birria Consome

      Mexican soup made with beef broth, meat, spices, onion, cilantro and lime.

      $20.99
    • Sopa De Tortilla

      Traditional Mexican soup prepared with fried tortilla strips and a broth of tomato, onion, garlic, guajillo chili and epazote. Served with shredded chicken, cream, avocado and fresh cheese.

      $13.99

    Grill

    • Mar Y Tierra

      Grilled skirt steak and chicken, sautéed shrimp and tilapia fillet with onion, bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, salad, avocado and corn tortillas.

      $28.99
    • New York Steak

      12 oz. New York Steak served with El Rancho potatoes, steamed vegetables, rice and corn tortilla.

      $23.99
    • El Rancho Grill

      12 oz. Rib Eye served with grilled corn, cactus, grilled cambray onion and jalapeño, guacamole, rice, beans and corn tortilla.

      $26.99
    • Grilled Sirloin Steak

      Sirloin Steak served with fried yuca, fried plantains, white rice and beans.

      $22.99
    • Parrillada Oaxaquena

      Grilled tasajo, marinated pork, mexican sausage, chicken, fried pork skin, oaxaca cheese, grilled jalapeño and cambray onion, cactus, two sopes, guacamole and corn tortilla. 2 person.

      $45.99
    • Grilled Chicken

      Chicken breast served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, guacamole and corn tortillas

      $19.99
    • Brocheta Mar Y Tierra

      Surf and turf skewer with bell pepper, red onion, skirt steak, shrimp, scallops, octopus, chicken breast and mushrooms. Served with rice, salad, pico de gallo, guacamole and corn tortillas

      $27.99
    • TAMPIQUEÑA STEAK

      12 oz. Tender marinated skirt steak with 1 stuffed enchilada verde with cheese, 1 stuffed enchilada mole with cheese, grilled jalapeño, sautéed onion, rice, beans and guacamole.

      $26.99
    • Pulpo Zarandeado

      Grilled octopus marinated in our house sauce made with mayo, chipotle and spices. Served with rice and steamed vegetables.

      $28.99
    • Grilled Salmon

      Grilled salmon fillet marinated in butter garlic, fine herbs and paprika. Served with sautéed vegetables and white rice.

      $23.99
    • Tacos al Cabron

      $19.99

    Favorites

    • Birria

      Slow cooked beef with blended dry chili peppers. Garnished with cilantro and onion. Served with limes, radish, consome dip, rice and beans. Choice of either Quesatacos, Tacos or Quesadilla (flour or corn tortilla).

      $18.99
    • Molcajete

      Served in a hot lava rock bowl filled with grilled skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, marinated pork, chorizo, avocado, Oaxaca cheese. Served with rice, beans and tortillas

      $28.99
    • Fajta Tres Amigos

      Sautéed skirt steak, chiken and shrimp, seasoned and cooked with onions, bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, corn tortillas shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole.

      $25.99
    • Carne Asada Con Camarones

      Grilled Skirt Steak, sautéed shrimp, served with rice, beans and corn tortillas, side of guacamole, grilled jalapeño, queso fresco and cactus

      $29.99
    • Tlayuda Oaxaquena

      A taste of Oaxaca! . A corn tortilla folded over and filled with black beans sauce, asiento, cabbage, avocado, grilled jalapeño, cambray onion and salsas on the side

      $24.99
    • Chile Relleno

      One poblano pepper stuffed with your choice of cheese, chicken, or pork, covered with homenade tomato sauce. Served with avocado, rice, beans and corn tortillas.

      $21.99
    • Carne Asada

      $25.99

    Traditional Dishes

    Chicken covered with a traditional homemade mole sauce, garnished with queso fresco and cilantro. Served with rice, beans, avocado, and tortillas.
    • Enchiladas Del Rancho

      3 Enchiladas (green, red and mole) with your choice of either chicken, cheese or beef, topped with lettuce cheese and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

      $19.99
    • Mole Oaxaqueno

      $22.99
    • Tlayuda Regular

      A traditional Oaxacan dish of a large crispy tortilla open faced covered with toppings. Blanck beans sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, Oaxaca string cheese, avocado and tasajo.

      $22.99
    • Bistec En Salsa Verde

      Steak/Chicken cooked with homemade salsa verde, potatoes and mexican cactus. Served with rice, beans and corn tortilla.

      $21.99
    • Bistec A La Mexicana

      Sautéed strips of steak or chicken with onion, tomatoes, cilantro and jalapeños. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas.

      $22.99
    • Fajitas

      Sautéed Skirt Steak seasoned and cooked with onions, bell peppers. Served with rice, beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and corn tortillas

      $24.99
    • Steak Alambre

      Steak or Chicken sautéed with onion, bell pepper, chorizo, and bacon with melted Oaxaca Cheese. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas.

      $22.99
    • Biste Ranchero

      Steak sautéed with cactus, tomato, potato and jalapeño. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas.

      $22.99
    • Chilaquiles

      Fried corn tortillas smothered in our homemade sauce green or red, topped with queso fresco, sour cream, garnished with cilantro, red onion. Served with beans and salad

      $18.99
    • pozole

      Traditional Mexican Soup with Chicken or Pork. Garnished wih letucce and radishes. Served with three tostadas, onion, cilantro and limes on the side. Flavor Avaible: Green, Red and Mole Sauce.

      $20.99
    • 3 Empanadas Fritas

      3 fried empanadas with your choice of filling. Topped with sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo and queso fresco.

      $16.99

    Mexican Favorites

    • 3 Sopes

      Fresh made corn tortilla, layered with black beans sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco, sour cream and choice of meat.

      $16.99
    • 3 Tostadas

      Fried corn tortilla layered with black bean sauce, letuce, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco, and sour cream and choice of meat.

      $16.99
    • 3 Tacos

      Fresh made corn tortilla tacos with your choice of meat, garnished with cilantro and onion. Served with rice, beans, limes and radishes on the side

      $16.99
    • Huarache

      Fresh made oval-shaped corn tortilla layered with black bean sauce, lettuce, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco, and sour cream and choice of meat.

      $16.99
    • Burrito

      A 12" flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream and choice of meat. Served with french fries or Home Fries.

      $16.99
    • Quesadilla

      Flour or Corn tortilla filled with cheese and choice of filling (listed below). Served with a side of pico de gallo, sour cream, rice and beans.

      $16.99
    • Milanesa

      Breaded chicken, steak, or fish served with rice, beans, and a salad.

      $18.99
    • Flautas

      4 Fried corn tortillas, rolled and filled with either chicken or potatoes, topped with black bean sauce, queso fresco, lettuce, pico de gallo and sour cream. Served with rice and beans.

      $16.99
    • Torta

      Mexican Sandwich with Mexican mayo, black beans, avocado, tomato, onion, pickled jalapeños, Oaxaca cheese, and your choice of meat or vegetarian. Served with french fries.

      $16.99
    • Chimichanga

      Fried flour tortilla filled with bell peppers, onion, shredded cheese and choice of filling, served with guacamole on the side, rice and beans

      $18.99

    Mariscos Seafood

    • Camarones A La Diabla

      Sautéed shrimp in a flavorful and spicy homemade sauce. Served with rice, Rancho Potatoes, salad and tortilla.

      $22.99
    • Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo

      Sautéed shrimp with garlic butter. Served with rice, Rancho Potatoe, salad and corn tortillas.

      $22.99
    • Camarones Zarandeados

      Grilled shrimp with skin marinated in our house sauce made with mayo, chipotle and spices. Served with rice, salad and french fries.

      $25.99
    • Camarones A La Mexicana

      Sautéed shrimp, cooked with onions, jalapeños and tomatoes. Served with rice, Rancho Potato, salad and corn tortilla.

      $22.99
    • Pina Huatulco

      $29.99
    • Aguachile

      Shrimp or strips of fresh fish, marinated in lemon, serrano chili, black pepper and salt. Garnished with red onion, cucumber, cilantro, chili powder and avocado.

      $22.99
    • Baja Tacos

      3 Tacos with fresh made corn tortillas or flour tortillas, fish or shrimp coated in our homemade batter and fried. Garnished with coleslaw , avocado, cilantro and chipotle dressing.

      $18.99
    • El Rancho Civiche

      Shrimp, octopus & diced fish marinated in lemon juice with mango, onion, tomato, serrano pepper, cilantro & avocado. Seasoned with salt & ground black pepper

      $23.99
    • Tres Mares

      Shrimp, scallops, crab meat, sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and onion. Served with rice, beans and corn tortillas.

      $23.99
    • Camarones Al Ajillo

      Shrimp sautéed with freshly chopped garlic and dried Chile guajillo. Served with rice, salad and guacamole.

      $22.99
    • Coctel De Camaron

      Cooked shrimp served in a citrus and ketchup based sauce, with onion, tomato, cilantro, and jalapeño. Garnished with cilantro and avocado

      $22.99
    • Siete Mares

      Spicy seafood soup with tilapia, mussels, shrimp, scallops, crab and octopus cooked with vegetables with corn tortillas on the side.

      $27.99
    • Huachinango Red Snapper

      $29.99
    • Camarones al Coco

      Perfectly seasoned shrimp breaded with coconut. Served with corn tortillas, French Fries, rice, and salad

      $22.99
    • CALDO DE HUACHINANGO

      Spicy seafood soup with Red Snapper, carrots, celery and potatoes. Served with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, limes and rice on the side.

      $24.99

    Sides

    • Rice

    • Beans

    • Guacamole

      $9.99
    • Elote

      $5.99
    • Steamed Vegetable

      $5.99
    • Tomate

      $1.50
    • Chips & Salsa

      $3.99
    • El Rancho Potatoes

      $6.99
    • Corn Tortilla (3)

      $1.80
    • Pico De Gallo

      $3.99
    • Platano Frito

      $4.99
    • Papas Frtas

      $5.99
    • Yuca Frita

      $5.99
    • Chile Toreado

      $4.99
    • Poppers Del Ranchos

      $3.00
    • Lechuga

      $1.50

    Postres

    • Flan

      $7.99
    • Tres Leches Cake

      $9.99

    Lunch Menu

    • Burrito

      A 12" flour tortilla filled with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream and choice of meat. Served with chips and salsa

      $12.99
    • Burrito Bowl

      A bowl filled with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream and choice of meat. Served with chips and salsa

      $12.99
    • Quesadilla

      Flour or corn tortilla filled with cheese and choice of filling. Served with a chips and salsa.

      $12.99
    • Enchiladas

      3 Enchiladas (green or red) with your choice filling, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco. Served with chips and salsa

      $12.99
    • Tacos

      $12.99

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Monday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Saturday10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Welcome to El Rancho, where the warmth of a rustic Mexican ranch embraces the culinary ingenuity of our time. Established in 2025 and nestled amidst the charm of Albany's bustling Central Avenue, our restaurant takes you on a sensory journey that bridges tradition with innovation.

    Location

    1133 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205

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