If you are searching for an authentic, flavor-packed dining experience in Kewanee, look no further than Los Ranchitos Mexican Restaurant Kewanee Click to open side panel for more information . Positioned as a beloved local staple on Tenney Street, this welcoming eatery delivers a festive, laid-back atmosphere perfect for everything from quick lunches to celebratory family dinners. Renowned for its exceptionally fast service, massive food portions, and legendary cantina drinks, it has built a dedicated following of regulars who appreciate consistent quality and deeply hospitable service.
Essential Information
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 Tenney St, Kewanee, IL 61443, United States |
| Phone | +1 309-852-0750 |
| Social Media | Facebook Page |
Operating Hours
| Day of the Week | Active Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Service, Accessibility, and Amenities
| Feature Category | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Service Options | Dine-in, Takeout, Drive-through, Onsite Services |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating |
| Atmosphere & Crowd | Casual, Cozy, Festive, Family-friendly, Great for groups and tourists |
| Amenities | Restroom, Free Wi-Fi, High chairs for children |
| Parking | Free parking lot, Free street parking (Plenty of parking available) |
| Payment Methods | Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments |
Why Visit? Key Highlights
- Blazing Fast Service: Reviewers consistently marvel at the kitchen’s efficiency, with full lunch orders frequently arriving hot at the table in under ten minutes.
- Warm Family Hospitality: Regulars point to the attentive care provided by the staff, noting that the team treats patrons like family and goes out of their way to ensure a great experience.
- Standout Cantina Drinks: The oversized Margaritas—ranging from the standard house options to the premium Golden Margarita on the rocks—earn rave reviews for flavor and value.
- Exceptional Quality and Portions: Diners appreciate the generous, filling portions that offer fantastic value for money, alongside complimentary, freshly made chips and salsa.
Menu and Product Catalog
From Our Cantina
| Margarita / Cocktail / Beer Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Grande Margarita (20 oz) | House favorite margarita served in a generous size |
| Regular Margarita (12 oz) | Perfect standard size for a refreshing pairing |
| Monster Margarita (45 oz) | Giant-sized cantina classic for true enthusiasts |
| 1/2 Pitcher Margaritas | Great for sharing with a small table |
| Full Pitcher Margaritas | High-density option for larger gatherings |
| Flavored Margarita | Choice of Strawberry, Raspberry, Piña Colada, Mango, Peach, Blueberry, or Passion Fruit |
| Golden Margarita | Premium quality margarita crafted with Patron or Don Julio tequila |
| Beergaritas | An ice-cold combination of a house margarita topped with a Corona beer |
| Long Island Iced Tea | Classic multi-spirit cocktail |
| Screwdriver | Simple and refreshing vodka and orange juice blend |
| Daiquiris | Available with alcohol or non-alcoholic; choice of Peach, Strawberry, or Piña Colada |
| Tequila Añejo / Reposado Shot | Premium sipping options including Patron, Don Julio, Cazadores, and 1800 |
| Michelada | Savory and spicy traditional Mexican beer cocktail |
| Tequila Sunrise | Layered cocktail with tequila, orange juice, and grenadine |
| Imported Beers | Selection includes Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, Pacifico, Tecate, Modelo Especial, Victoria, Sol, and Dos Equis (XX) Dark |
| Domestic Beers | Selection includes Budweiser, Bud Light, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, and Miller Lite |
| Whiskeys | Crown Royal or Jack Daniel’s |
Appetizers and Salads
| Item Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Queso Fundido | Warm cheese dip loaded with flavorful chorizo sausage |
| Bean Dip | Creamy refried bean spread topped with cheese |
| Guacamole Dip | Freshly prepared avocado dip with traditional seasonings |
| Cheese Dip | Smooth, rich, melted cheese sauce perfect for dipping |
| Cheese Nachos | Crispy tortilla chips covered in melted cheese |
| Nachos w/ Steak or Grilled Chicken | Hearty nachos layered with grilled meats and cheese |
| Nachos w/ Beef & Beans | Savory combination of ground beef, refried beans, and cheese |
| Nachos w/ Beef / Chicken | Simple, classic nacho platters topped with your protein choice |
| Quesadilla | Grilled flour tortilla folded with melted cheese |
| Quesadilla w/ Chicken & Cheese | Flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken and cheese |
| Quesadilla w/ Beef & Cheese | Folded tortilla packed with ground beef and melted cheese |
| Quesadilla w/ Steak / Grilled Chicken | Premium grilled meats folded into a cheesy tortilla |
| Quesadilla w/ Shrimp / Chorizo | Seafood or savory sausage cheese quesadilla options |
| Hawaiian Quesadilla | Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, pineapple, and ham; served with a tossed salad |
| Quesadilla Rellena | Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, chopped beef, and refried beans; served with lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream |
| Tossed Salad w/ Grilled Chicken or Steak | Served on a bed of fresh lettuce with tomatoes, green onions, and bell peppers |
Desayunos (Breakfast)
| Dish Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Huevos Rancheros | Sunnyside eggs topped with homemade tomato sauce; served with rice, beans, and tortillas |
| Huevos A La Mexicana | Scrambled eggs cooked with onions, fresh tomatoes, and jalapeños |
| Huevos Con Chorizo | Scrambled eggs mixed with savory Mexican sausage |
| Huevos Con Jamon | Traditional scrambled eggs cooked with diced ham |
| Huevos Con Tocino | Simple and satisfying breakfast eggs cooked with crispy bacon |
| Desayuno Ranchitos | Sunny side-up eggs served alongside a juicy beef steak covered in flavorful green sauce |
Favorite Dishes & Specialty Items
| Specialty Platters | Description |
|---|---|
| Chilaquiles | Corn tortilla chips with chicken or beef tips, topped with cheese and ranchero sauce; served with rice and beans |
| Los Ranchitos Combo | A massive sampling of one burrito, one chile relleno, one enchilada, and one beef taco; served with Mexican rice and refried beans |
| Chiles Poblanos | Two whole poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, topped with red sauce; served with rice, beans, and choice of tortillas |
| Quesadilla Deluxe | Large tortilla with chicken, beef, or mushroom, packed with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and guacamole |
| Steak & Chicken With Eggs | T-bone steak paired with grilled chicken and two eggs; served with rice, beans, flour tortillas, and pico de gallo |
| Molcajete | Sizzling grilled steak and shrimp mixed with peppers, onions, and tomatoes, topped with melted cheese and special red sauce |
| Seafood Molcajete | Premium medley of grilled shrimp, scallops, and fish mixed with peppers, onions, and tomatoes under melted cheese and red sauce |
Dinners & Especialidades de Los Ranchitos
| Entree | Description |
|---|---|
| Pollo Encremado | Chicken pieces with mushrooms, sour cream, rice, beans, and tortillas |
| Pollo Ranchero | Whole chicken breast covered with cheese; served with rice, beans, and tortillas |
| Chori Pollo | Grilled half chicken breast topped with queso fundido; served with rice, beans, and tortillas |
| Pollo Hawaiiano | Chicken breast topped with sweet ham, pineapple, and melted cheese; served with guacamole salad |
| Pollo Jalisco | Grilled marinated chicken covered with cheese, ranchero sauce, grilled onions, and mushrooms |
| Pollo Parrilla | Marinated grilled chicken breast paired with a fresh guacamole salad, rice, and beans |
| Pollo Sinaloa | Half chicken breast marinated in a special house sauce; served with grilled zucchini, onions, and peppers |
| Pollo A La Diabla | Grilled chicken pieces kicked up in a medium-hot sauce; served with rice, salad, and avocado |
| Pollo Yucatan | Grilled marinated chicken cooked with colorful bell peppers, onions, and yellow/green zucchini |
| Pollo Fundido | Delicious marinated chicken breast smothered in pico de gallo and cheese sauce |
| Enchiladas Mexicanas | Three chicken enchiladas topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole |
| Burrito Grande | A 14-inch flour tortilla stuffed with steak or chicken, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and cheese sauce |
| Burrito Colorado | Choice of pork or steak cooked in red sauce, wrapped and served with a side of rice and beans |
| Steak Burrito | A soft flour tortilla filled with sliced steak and grilled onions; served with rice and beans |
| Burrito Jalisco | Soft tortilla filled with chunks of pork tenderloin simmered in beer, topped with melted cheese and ranchero sauce |
| Burrito Deluxe | An order of two burritos (one chicken, one beef) topped with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream |
| Chicago Style Burrito | Large flour tortilla with marinated pork, steak, chorizo, or chicken, stuffed with beans, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream |
| Burrito Lleno | Stuffed with shredded chicken or ground beef, beans, lettuce, sour cream, and red and cheese sauces |
| Burrito Croqueta | Grilled chicken strips wrapped and topped with pico de gallo and choice of red or cheese sauce |
| Enchiladas Verdes | Three chicken or shredded beef enchiladas topped with vibrant green sauce; served with rice and salad |
| Quesadilla Especial | Loaded shredded beef, chorizo, beans, cheese, rice, and salad |
| Los Ranchitos Wrap | Flour tortilla stuffed with steak or chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and Mexican rice |
| Fajitas Quesadilla | Grilled chicken or steak cooked with sautéed onions and bell peppers, covered in melted white cheese and guacamole salad |
| Los Ranchitos Especial | One chicken burrito and one chicken enchilada topped with lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, and avocado |
| Taquitos Mexicanos | Four rolled corn tortillas stuffed with beef or chicken, deep-fried and topped with lettuce, guacamole, and sour cream |
| Burrito Mexicano | Flour tortilla stuffed with beef and pork, cooked with onions, tomatoes, and bell peppers; topped with cheese and avocado |
| Burrito Especial | Ground beef burrito topped with sauce, melted cheese, lettuce, and sour cream |
| Taco Salad | Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with beef or chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, and sour cream |
| Taco Salad with Grilled Shrimp | Crispy tortilla bowl with grilled shrimp, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, cheese sauce, lettuce, and sour cream |
| Los Ranchitos Burrito | Large flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef or chicken, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole |
| Nachos Los Ranchitos | Loaded cheese nachos with assorted toppings of beef, chopped chicken, and refried beans, covered in shredded lettuce and sour cream |
| Special Dinner | A massive feast featuring a chalupa, taco, chile relleno, tamale, enchilada, rice, and beans |
| Carne Asada | Perfectly seasoned steak served with rice, beans, tomatoes, onions, and fresh avocado |
| Carnitas | Slow-cooked savory pork tips served with rice, beans, salad, and warm tortillas |
| Tacos de Carne Asada | Three corn tortillas stuffed with slices of steak and pico de gallo; served with rice and beans |
| Tacos Al Pastor | Three corn tortillas stuffed with marinated pork and pico de gallo; served with rice and beans |
| Ribeye Steak | 10 oz. juicy beef steak offered with choice of mushrooms or zucchini, alongside rice and beans |
| Chile Colorado | Tender beef chunks simmered in a rich red chile sauce; served with rice, beans, and flour tortillas |
| T-Bone Steak Platters | 12 oz. premium steaks prepared A La Tampiqueña (with bell peppers and onions), Ranchero (with hot sauce), or Mexicano (with cooked onions and tomatoes) |
Mariscos (Seafood)
| Dish Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Camaron Yucatan | Plump marinated shrimp cooked with red, green, and yellow bell peppers, onions, and zucchini |
| Grilled Shrimp | Perfectly grilled seasoned shrimp served with rice and a fresh tossed salad |
| Los Ranchitos Seafood | Grilled white fish fillets paired with tender shrimp, rice, and salad |
| Quesadilla Rellena with Shrimp | Cheesy folded tortilla stuffed with shrimp; served with salad and rice |
| Pescado Yucatan | Grilled marinated fish fillet cooked with a vibrant mix of garden vegetables |
| Seafood Burrito | Large tortilla stuffed with savory shrimp and crab, covered in rich cheese sauce |
| Nachos de Camaron | Crispy loaded tortilla chips topped with grilled shrimp, melted cheese, and avocado |
| 3 Seafood Enchiladas | Enchiladas stuffed with shrimp, crab, and scallops; served with salad and rice |
| Shrimp Chimichanga | Deep-fried flour tortilla filled with shrimp, topped with cheese sauce, lettuce, sour cream, and guacamole |
| Camarones A La Diabla | Plump shrimp cooked in a fiery, spicy ‘A La Diabla’ sauce |
| Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo | Grilled shrimp sautéed in aromatic garlic butter and mushrooms |
| Camaron Encremado | Grilled shrimp cooked with onions, mushrooms, and jalapeños in a rich cream sauce |
| Veracruz Plate | Grilled shrimp, mushrooms, and green onions served over a bed of rice and beans |
| Fajitas Del Mar | A premium seafood skillet of shrimp, scallops, and fish fillet with sautéed vegetables |
| Arroz Con Mariscos | Grilled marinated shrimp and scallops served over a bed of seasoned rice and topped with cheese |
| Campechana | A traditional, refreshing cold shrimp and octopus cocktail mixture |
| Coctel De Camaron | Classic Mexican shrimp cocktail served in a flavorful tomato sauce base |
| Alan’s Special Seafood | Seasoned Mexican rice topped with grilled shrimp and smothered in melted cheese sauce |
Sizzling Fajitas
| Fajita Selection | Description |
|---|---|
| Fajitas (Single or Double) | Tender strips of marinated chicken breast or beef steak cooked with sautéed onions and bell peppers |
| Fajitas Mexicanas | A robust skillet combination of chicken, beef, and savory chorizo sausage |
| Taco Salad Fajitas | Crispy flour tortilla bowl filled with grilled fajita-style steak or chicken and salad toppings |
| Nacho Fajitas | Crispy tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese and topped with fajita steak or chicken |
| Shrimp Fajitas | Plump, juicy grilled shrimp cooked with traditional fajita vegetables |
| Texas Fajitas | The ultimate combination skillet featuring beef, chicken, and shrimp |
| Los Ranchitos Fajitas | A savory house specialty featuring beef, marinated pork, chicken, chorizo, and shrimp |
| Hawaiian Fajitas | An island-inspired mix of pastor pork, shrimp, ham, chicken, and pineapple, covered in cheese |
| Fajitas Parrillada (For 1 or 2 People) | A massive grilled feast combining beef, chicken, shrimp, chorizo, and carnitas pork |
Vegetarian Options
| Menu Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Combo A | One chalupa, one cheese enchilada, and a side of refried beans |
| Combo B | Two bean burritos topped with smooth, savory nacho cheese sauce |
| Combo C | One bean burrito, one cheese enchilada, and one bean tostada with cheese |
| Combo D | One bean burrito, one cheese quesadilla, and one chalupa |
| Combo E | A grilled flour tortilla folded around melted cheese and sliced mushrooms |
| Veggie Fajitas | Sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, broccoli, and zucchini; served with rice, beans, salad, and tortillas |
| Combo G | One cheese burrito and one cheese-stuffed chile relleno served with rice |
| Combo H | One cheese quesadilla and one cheese enchilada served with rice and beans |
Everyday Street Tacos & Tortas
| Meat/Filling Selection | Taco Style (Topped with Onions, Cilantro & Lime) | Torta Style (Mexican Sandwich with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Avocado, Jalapeños & Cheese) |
|---|---|---|
| Carne Asada | Grilled Steak Taco | Grilled Steak Torta served with French fries |
| Pollo Asada | Grilled Chicken Taco | Grilled Chicken Torta served with French fries |
| Pastor | Marinated Pork Taco | Marinated Pork Torta served with French fries |
| Carnitas | Slow-Roasted Pork Taco | Roasted Pork Torta served with French fries |
| Chorizo | Mexican Sausage Taco | Spicy Sausage Torta served with French fries |
| Camaron | Seasoned Shrimp Taco | Not listed on sandwich menu |
| Lengua | Traditional Beef Tongue Taco | Authentic Tongue Torta served with French fries |
| Tripas | Crispy Beef Intestine Taco | Savory Intestine Torta served with French fries |
| Desebrada | Tender Shredded Beef Taco | Shredded Beef Torta served with French fries |
| Huevos Con Chorizo | Breakfast Style Sausage & Egg Taco | Not listed on sandwich menu |
| Pescado | Flaky Grilled Fish Taco | Not listed on sandwich menu |
| Aguacate | Not listed on taco menu | Fresh Avocado Torta served with French fries |
Children’s Menu
| Item Name (Under 12 Years Old) | Included Sides |
|---|---|
| Quesadilla | Served with Mexican rice and refried beans |
| Taco | Served with Mexican rice and refried beans |
| Enchilada | Served with Mexican rice and refried beans |
| Burrito | Served with Mexican rice and refried beans |
| Chicken Fingers | Served with crispy French fries |
| Cheeseburger | Served with crispy French fries |
| Nachitos | Topped with melted cheese and grilled chicken strips |
| Macaroni with Cheese | Served with a children’s drink |
Beverages and Desserts
| Item Category | Selection Items |
|---|---|
| Soft Drinks | Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Cherry Coke, Mr. Pib, Mellow Yellow, Root Beer, Raspberry Tea, Pink Lemonade, Iced Tea, Coffee, Milk |
| Aguas Frescas | Horchata De Fresa, Traditional Horchata, Jamaica |
| Jarritos (Mexican Soda) | Tamarindo, Fresa, Piña, Mandarina, Ponche, Limon, Mango |
| Specialty Soda | Coca Cola Mexicana (Bottled Cane Sugar Cola) |
| Desserts | Flan: Traditional Mexico City-style creme caramel, baked fresh daily Fried Ice Cream: Crispy, golden-fried sweet treat topped with cream |