El Rancho Grande Mexican Food

El Rancho Grande is Tulsa's oldest and most beloved Mexican restaurant, originally founded in 1951 by Ruby Rodrigues on Boulder Avenue before moving to its iconic Route 66 location on East 11th Street in 1953, where it has been serving generations of Tulsans ever since. Taken over by John and Jeff Walden in 1984, the family-owned institution is celebrated for its historic restored neon sign, "Tulsa's Best" cheese enchiladas and margaritas, homemade tamales, spicy Chile Colorado, and the legendary Night Hawk combo — named one of the Five Greatest Mexican Meals in the United States in Gustavo Arellano's book "Taco USA." Every Tuesday, guests can enjoy $3 tacos all day, making it one of the best value deals on Route 66. With over 70 years of serving the same original recipes and a warm atmosphere where regulars are still greeted by name, El Rancho Grande remains a true Tulsa treasure and a must-stop for any Route 66 traveler.