El Ranchero IV

You will NOT find another menu with so many choices on it! The location is kinda subtle because it's literally attached to a hotel, but the service was great and the food was awesome!

Best Mexican food we’ve had in years! It’s located in Days Inn- we were warmly greeted. Food is excellent - fresh homemade guacamole with a hint of seasoning- chicken burritos made with shredded white meat chicken. Grande size draft beer icy cold and refreshing. Great personable service - we stop in emporia annually and this is the best place to eat lunch or dinner - reasonable prices too !

This place is amazing, not expensive, and make sure you don't leave hungry. Walking distance to the hotels is a major plus. Will definitely be eating here every stop to emporia.

Love this place. Best dining in Emporia, and beats the boring chains hands down. Don’t let the fact that it’s connected to a hotel steer you away. Fajitas for two are a fave, that would easily feed four, anything with seafood is a sure bet, and the authentic Tamales are pure YUM. The homemade sangria (with frozen fruit instead of ice) is fab as well, and ask for Carlos’ section for the best service in town. (He’s my fave but all the service is excellent)
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Seemingly every small town in Virginia has a great Mexican restaurant, and this one is no exception. The menu is pretty standard and very well-executed, the chips are hot, and there is cheap beer. Can't ask for more. Especially welcome given the dearth of almost anywhere else good to eat in Emporia.