Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Galesburg: 8:22 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (309) 341-2233 to confirm.
Location & directions
1824 N Henderson StGalesburg, IL 61401
About El Rancherito
Located at 1824 N Henderson St in Galesburg, Illinois, El Rancherito is a Mexican restaurant. It is one of 40 places to eat and drink we list in Galesburg. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
El Rancherito is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Guests can choose from 8 menu items across 8 sections, including Appetizers/Beers, Lunch Specialties, Combinations, Specialty Dinners, and Burritos. Listed prices range from $5.25 to $18.50, with a typical item around $12.99. Dishes worth a look include Cheese Dip, Chimichanga, and 1 taco, 1 enchilad, 1 Chalupa.
You can visit for takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (309) 341-2233 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1824 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401
- Phone
- (309) 341-2233
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 8 items · $5.25–$18.50
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared El Rancherito’s weekday schedule with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 72 hours a week, 7 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 89% of Mexican restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and El Rancherito is one of them.
Compared with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
At El Rancherito the median listed price is $12.99, higher than the typical $10.00 for Mexican restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
- University students
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of El Rancherito there are 8 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (3), Sandwiches & Delis (3), Cafes & Coffee (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 6 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.3 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks< 0.1 mi
- AmericanApplebee's0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisArby's0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodCulver's0.4 mi
- PizzaPizza Hut0.6 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are El Rancherito's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is El Rancherito open on Sunday?
Yes, El Rancherito is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is El Rancherito located?
El Rancherito is located at 1824 N Henderson St, Galesburg, IL 61401.
What is the phone number of El Rancherito?
You can call El Rancherito at (309) 341-2233.
Does El Rancherito offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, El Rancherito offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at El Rancherito?
The typical price range at El Rancherito is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $5.25 to $18.50.
Does El Rancherito take reservations?
Yes, El Rancherito accepts reservations.
Is El Rancherito wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is El Rancherito open late?
Yes – El Rancherito is open until 10 PM or later on Saturday and Sunday.
What else is near El Rancherito?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of El Rancherito. Nearby options include Starbucks (< 0.1 mi), Applebee's (0.1 mi), and Arby's (0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near El Rancherito?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
