Newly opened Springfield restaurant serves up hot, fresh food with good service
Name: Rancho Chico Mexican Restaurant
Address: 3028 E. Stanford Ave.
Phone: 217-622-5599
Website: ranchochicocf.com
Credit/debit cards accepted: Yes
Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily
Entrée price range: $8.50-$18.50
Children’s menu: Yes
My order: I had the Shrimp Chimichanga ($17.50), a flour tortilla filled with sautéed shrimp, onions, bell peppers and mushrooms. It was topped with queso dip and served with lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice and beans. The dish came out steaming hot; the tortilla was crispy, and it had plenty of shrimp inside. My friend ordered the Pollo Fundido ($15.50), a deep-fried flour tortilla stuffed with shredded chicken, covered with two cheeses and served with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, rice and beans. This, too, was freshly cooked. My friend especially liked the white-meat chicken, which had no gristle or inedible pieces.
Likes: At this newly opened restaurant, the food was better than expected, the service was fast, and our server was friendly and well-informed. There are lunch specials from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Dislikes: None
What would I order next time? I might try the Fajita Salad ($15), a blend of grilled chicken or steak with veggies, rice, beans, cheese and guacamole in a tortilla shell.
This article originally appeared on Rockford Register Star: Rancho Chico in Springfield serving hot, fresh food with good service
