About Avila’s El Ranchito – Orange
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Avila's El Ranchito in Old Towne Orange 🍊 is a Beautiful Old Abbey that has extremely beautiful stained glass windows that shine so brilliantly... gives feeling of warmth:)) The amount of sun ☀️ light is stellar...Looks wonderful all lit up! February 2025 Defly turned into a creatively designed super open space with vaulted ceiling interior that is full of light from so many of those detailed & vibrantly blue honed windows & stained glass...like a prism:)) Less than 1 block from The City of Orange 🍊 Historical 📃 District ⛲ Plaza ⏺️ Square w/ the🟠 Circle. Locals go2 for swift, authentic, comfort food and more. Small bar in back is very quaint & nice spot 2 watch sports. Patio has all the bells & whistles. Totally digg just eating chips guacamole 🥑 & sipping on beverage just people watching:)) Always fresh & quality foods & beverages. Great value and huge 🍽️ plates cuz large portions 👍 Cadillac Margaritas r well known by locals. Bar upstairs has that has own section in back & has diverse collection of beer & cocktails also leads to a covered or open table patios for eating or lounging. Wonderful value! Drink Safely Please. Outstanding Customer Service 👏 Private parking lot w/ Handicap spots upfront. City of Orange parking 🅿️ lot is next door as well. Enjoy... Highly Recommend 👍👍 bSafebHappybWell 🤙
I've been to multiple Avila's location. This is become a must stop when I visiting from Washington! The way the staff welcomes you and the unique atmosphere of the place, reminiscent of an old church, really seem to make each visit special. It’s not just about the food, which clearly is a highlight with the famous caldo and the must-have crispy taco, but also about the feeling of connection and warmth that turns a simple meal into a memorable occasion. The streak and garlic shrimp is also another favorite of mine. It’s wonderful to find such a gem during my travels from Washington. I plan to have many more visits to Avila’s. With the goal to visit all of there locations.
A bit pricey really but not totally out of line with what most restaurants are doing now (doesn't make it rt tho). Feel like most dishes should be a couple/few bucks lower. Food is good and comes fast tho. Surf and turf tacos hit! Marga's are good but they'll add to your bill quickly. Just me and the wife and our 2 drinks each was more than half of the total bill.
I wish I would have taken pictures. But it was my birthday dinner and was focused on chatting and enjoying the interior of this former church. I had the grilled fiesta platter with chicken, which was fantastic. Thoroughly enjoyed it. I had an amazing flan for dessert. It was a nice evening and I will be back.
This was a very beautiful restaurant. The food was very tasty and fresh. The salsa and guacamole were flavorful and delicious. They have a bar towards the back of the restaurant and plenty of space (with an additional dining room for larger parties). You can still see what seems to be a church-like atmosphere. Very spacious. Tall ceilings. Beautiful. Would recommend to any foodie or someone looking for a unique place to eat authentic Mexican food.