Rancho Viejo Post Falls

SO yummy and scrumptious. If I could move in, I would. Service was PHENOMENAL, and between the servers and other staff, everyone was welcoming and friendly. My only complaint would be the stench of the employees, they smell like eggs. In addition to this, they all smile a lot. A little too much. What are these employees being fed? just something to think about…

Been in Idaho for a about a week, so kinda new here. I have to be honest, this has been one of the best Mexican Restaurants that I have had the pleasure of eating at. Their waiters on point. Their customer service is 10/10. The food, no comparison so far here in Northern Idaho. I'm from South Texas and when I say this place was pretty authentic, I mean it. I recommend coming here for Dinner with the family. Beautiful atmosphere. Definitely coming back soon.

I wish I could take stars away. This is a Mexican't Restaurant!!! I cannot stress how disappointed I was in visiting. Details below. Wait for table was not excessive at all. A very young boy brought me chips, two bowls of salsa, and a type of slaw with jalapeno slices. He stated the salsa with spoon was spicy hot. He took my drink order, a coke as they don't understand the concept of sweet tea here. Chips - about one day after stale. Mild salsa - It was nothing but tomato juice with flakes of what I believe was cilantro. Tasted like reconstituted tomato juice. V8 juice has more flavor. Hot salsa tasted and appeared just the same with the addition of Tabasco sauce. I know this flavor all too well. Dinner was a suggestion by the waiter, male server with unknown name. I mentioned considering a burrito and pointed at the Signature Namesake. He said that was just like their regular starter burrito. He said the 'Loco Donkey' burrito was great. He claimed that they use outside flank steak. He said even if it was well done that it was so tender. I took this as my choice. Bad mistake. The burrito came with a covering of red sauce, raw white onions, cheese, a dollop of guacamole, and sour cream. The filling I discovered contained meat, rice, and beans. The first thing I noticed was the poorly rolled and sloppy presentation. Unmelted cheese, raw onions and red sauce with no flavor. A can of Mama Rosita's sauce at Walmart is 5 steps above this for flavor. The guac, what a tragedy, had jalapeno slices inside with no hint of actual flavors from anything. Not even a hint of lime. Sour creme is sour creme. A cheap institution brand, not a good one but it did lend something to the pallette. The burrito was bland. The rice was more of a mash potato consistency and had no taste at all. I was not given a choice of beans, black beans are my preferred, but the refried beans inside were a thick paste that tasted like cardboard. Sorry cardboard, but they were bad. The steak, this supposedly superior cut did taste grilled. But that was as close to steak, even a cheap steak, as it gets. The frozen selection at a Family Dollar for ribeye would top this. I did eat as I was hungry and mixed the mild and a touch of hot salsa in so it tasted like food. The name translates into 'Old Ranch', I think the food is as old as the '70s flea market furniture. Another patron commented as she turned for the door as I was paying that this was the place back in the day. She left before ordering. Some of the decor was charming I will grant them that but the food doesn't even compare to Taco Bell. If you choose to visit, regardless of the experience, tip your server. Even if the food is garbage, your drink is empty for 10 minutes and is never refilled. Even though the sign inside said understaffed, tip those who bring you food and never return. Just tip according to service level. I hope that someone can save this place, start with a little salt, some pepper, and authentic seasoning. This is what Gordon Ramsey's Kitchen Nightmares are made of.

Truly great food, very cool atmosphere, and great service! Do be very careful to pay attention to what you ordered, so that you claim the right plate when your food arrives (if with others). As there is a bit of a language barrier with some of the staff, and if arent paying attention/dont remember what you ordered, it can cause some awkward moments.