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Fresh. Handmade. Authentic.

Two locations serving Red Oak & Gun Barrel City

Tortilleria El Rancherito is an authentic Mexican tortilleria and taqueria with locations in Red Oak, TX and Gun Barrel City, TX, serving fresh handmade tortillas, street tacos, tamales, barbacoa, carnitas, and traditional Mexican groceries.

Made From Scratch, Every Day.

Fresh handmade corn and flour tortillas at Tortilleria El Rancherito

Fresh Handmade Tortillas

Made from scratch every single day. Our corn and flour tortillas are pressed and cooked right here — soft, warm, and nothing like what you get from a store. This is what a real tortilleria does.

Authentic Street Tacos

Barbacoa slow-cooked until it falls apart. Carnitas braised to perfection. Pastor with that perfect char. Every taco starts with our handmade tortillas and real, traditional recipes.

Authentic street tacos with barbacoa and handmade tortillas
Mexican grocery products and fresh tortillas to take home

Mexican Grocery & More

More than a restaurant — we're a tortilleria and Mexican grocery. Pick up fresh tortillas by the pack, grab tamales for the family, or shop our selection of authentic Mexican products to take home.

Two Locations, One Family

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Tortilleria El Rancherito

Gun Barrel City, TX

2000 W Main St, Gun Barrel City, TX 75156

(903) 802-7302

Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat: 7AM–7PM | Sun: 7AM–3PM | Wed: Closed

Tortilleria El Rancherito

Red Oak, TX

109 TX-342, Red Oak, TX 75156

(469) 552-6024

Mon–Fri: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM | Sat: 7:00 AM6:00 PM | Sun: 7:00 AM3:00 PM

Our Story

From slow-simmered carnitas and hand-rolled tamales to classic Mexican staples, Tortilleria El Rancherito serves honest, comforting flavors in a laid-back, friendly setting.

Guests love our super soft, fluffy corn tortillas, melt-in-your-mouth barbacoa, and service that treats you like family.

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What Our Guests Say

I've lived in the Dallas area since 2004. I can now confidently say that the best Mexican food is right here in Red Oak. As authentic and flavorful as it gets. Everything is made right on site and it's worth the drive.

Malakin V.

Google Review

This is a great place to get authentic Mexican food. The chorizo quesadilla and pastor tacos were delicious.

Josiah Beam

Google Review

Breakfast tacos were 10/10. The tortillas were the star of the show.

Shakoyia Strickland

Google Review

Food was delicious, prices were reasonable, and service was quick even though the place was busy.

Gabriela Galarza

Google Review

Best tamales in Ellis County.

Randy Jeminez

Google Review

Homemade tamales and Mexican grocery items at Tortilleria El Rancherito

Take the Flavors Home

Fresh tortillas by the pack. Tamales for the whole family. Traditional Mexican groceries and products. Everything you need to bring authentic flavors to your kitchen.

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