Verdes El Ranchero

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Verdes El Ranchero Opened in 1945, Verdes El Ranchero has been the go to location for locals and visitors alike looking for the best Mexican food San Diego has to offer
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10/14/2026

🏆 Thank you, La Jolla! La Jolla Village News readers voted The Ranch into Best of La Jolla 2026: [medal] — Best Margarita · 🥇 Gold — Best Cantina · 🥈 Silver — Best Mexican · 🥉 Bronze — Best Soup. To every regular who voted — this one's yours. Swipe through →

09/04/2026

🔥 NEW AT THE RANCH: Rotisserie Chicken 🔥

Slow-turned, golden, and dripping with flavor — our rotisserie chicken just landed, and it comes with a sauce that pays proper respect to a San Diego classic. Consider it our love letter to the OG rotisserie spot that’s been doing it right for years.

Come try it. Come taste it. Come see why we had to bring it home.

📍 Verdes El Ranchero
Since 1945

We’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s about to hatch. This Labor Day Weekend, Verdes El Ranchero is introducing Rotisser...
08/25/2026

We’ve been keeping a secret, and it’s about to hatch. This Labor Day Weekend, Verdes El Ranchero is introducing Rotisserie Chicken to the menu — proudly Green Circle, raised on Amish & Mennonite family farms, 100% vegetarian-fed, free-range, air-chilled, and Certified Humane.

No antibiotics, no hormones — just real chicken done right.

Marinated in our house blend of spices and spun to a perfect crisp skin with tender, juicy meat inside.

Fly solo with a ¼, ½, or whole bird plus your choice of sides. Or let it join the flock — piled into a burrito, tostada, quesadilla, or your favorite plate. Landing Labor Day Weekend. Get ready to wing it.

Chile rellenos, done the way Abuela would want them — hand-battered, stuffed generous, and finished the same way every s...
08/12/2026

Chile rellenos, done the way Abuela would want them — hand-battered, stuffed generous, and finished the same way every single time since 1945. This is the plate regulars order without opening the menu.

A perfect way to finish your private dining occasion with this sweet little treat. Chocolate mousse with brownie and cin...
07/12/2026

A perfect way to finish your private dining occasion with this sweet little treat. Chocolate mousse with brownie and cinnamon whipped cream…

07/04/2026

Same corner. Same tables. 80 years of La Jolla sitting down together. 🇺🇸 Happy 4th from The Ranch — here's to America's 250th and everyone who's pulled up a chair since 1945.

06/21/2026

Between our Al Pastor, NASCAR races, Padres games, and the World Cup — who could ask for a better Father’s Day? 🙌

06/12/2026

Al pastor done right. 🍍🌮

Smoky, caramelized pork + fresh pineapple salsa, cilantro, red onion, and a squeeze of lime — this is what Fridays are for.

Come taste it for yourself 📍 Verdes El Ranchero

06/05/2026

Al Pastor. All June. No excuses. 🌮 Tacos | Bowls | Tostadas Verdes El Ranchero, La Jolla 📍

06/01/2026

Al Pastor done right. 🌮🔥 Slow-marinated, spit-roasted, and packed with flavor — this is what you come back for. Verdes El Ranchero. Taste it once, crave it always.

05/26/2026

Four years of late nights, hard work, and big dreams — and now it’s time to celebrate in style. 🎓✨

The Conejo Room was everything we imagined and more. Every detail, every moment, every memory made here will last a lifetime.

To my family and friends who showed up and showed out — thank you. This one’s for us. 💛

Booking link in bio if you’re looking for the perfect space to celebrate your grad.

Address

7404 La Jolla Boulevard
San Diego, CA
92037

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9:30pm
Tuesday 11am - 9:30pm
Wednesday 11am - 9:30pm
Thursday 11am - 9:30pm
Friday 11am - 9:30pm
Saturday 11am - 9:30pm
Sunday 11am - 9:30pm

Telephone

(858) 459-5877

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