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drive to Wahiawā at least once or twice a week, that tells me a lot about the need of a taqueria on that side. We’re really motivated and excited to bring that second location to the people on the Westside because they support us a lot.”
Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Taqueria El Ranchero’s menu boasts everything from tacos and quesadillas to burritos and na- chos. Guests can also choose from a surplus of meat op- tions, including grilled steak, marinated grilled pork and Mexican sausage.
Tacos are a hot-ticket item at Taqueria El Ranchero.
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“We’re going to offer the same quality of food and same service, but we’ re al- ways trying to improve; we never stop learning,” says Garcia Gomez. “We’re go- ing to keep (it) more taque- ria-style, cooking in an open
kitchen with the grill in the front so everyone knows what’s going on.”
possibly a guest appearance from a California-based ma- riachi band.
Coming up, Taqueria El Ranchero’s Kapolei locale will feature the same fun- filled themed nights, similar to its Wahiawā location. Ex- pect Taco Tuesdays, kara- oke events, salsa nights and
For more info on Taque- ria El Ranchero, visit elran- cherohawaii.com or check out its social media (Ins- tagram @taqueria_el_ran- chero; Facebook facebook. com/elrancherohawaii).
Owner Hector Garcia Gomez says Taqueria El Ranchero’s upcoming Kapolei location will feature an open kitchen.
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