Chicken Fajita Quesadilla
[Image Description: A plate filled with chicken fajitas wrapped in a tortilla,
Mexican rice, and a side salad]

For my first visit, I really appreciated the atmosphere, the decor, and everyone was friendly and helpful. My eyes instantly went to the Fajitas Quesadillas. I thought “I love fajitas, and I love quesadillas…I wonder if it’s fajitas with a cheese quesadilla on the side?” Even better, the chicken fajita was stuffed inside of the tortilla! And let me tell you, the food was PIPING hot! Rice is at the top of the carb hierarchy for me, and their rice didn’t disappoint at all. It was fluffy, fresh, hot, and flavorful. A nice side salad with a big tomato slice and creamy guac really topped off this meal. I barely finished it!

It’s easy for me to fall into a habit once I find something I like. So, after a few weeks (months) of always getting the fajita quesadillas, I decided to try something different. I went with the Pollo Relleno, chicken breast topped with spinach and pico de gallo. Though I missed my fajitas, this hit a spot I didn’t even know I had! Like before, the food was fresh and piping hot. Also like before, I barely finished it. So, now I was certain that no matter what I tried, it was going to be delicious.

By this point, me and my partner are regulars and every time we visit, we’re always greeted with, “My friends!” This is also when they started bringing in new menu items to try out, and that’s never a bad thing in my book! So, I decided to get a little frisky and try something well outside of my usual palette - Birria Tacos. I try not to eat things that feel too heavy for me, but who am I to resist birria tacos? Not only did I try something new and enjoyed it, but I also realized the pro-strategy: don’t eat the entire basket of chips & salsa because you can have room for your actual meal! (so, ignore the empty bowl of salsa lol)

Hey frens!

This post is about my favorite Mexican restaurant in the city - Mi Rancho GTO! If you want to skip to the good stuff (a.k.a. the address so you can try them out), scroll to the bottom!

Mi Rancho GTO is a Mexican restaurant tucked away in a Winn Dixie shopping plaza. Funny enough, I stumbled upon Mi Rancho after wanting some quesadillas, but Tijuana Flats was closed that day (big thanks to the universe for guiding me here). Hands down, it was one of the best redirects I’ve ever experienced.

Pollo Relleno
[Image Description: A plate filled with thinly sliced chicken breast topped with spinach and pico de gallo, Mexican rice, and a side salad]

Birria Tacos
[Image Description: A plate filled with three big birria tacos, a bowl of consumé, and a jalapeño pepper]

Whenever I’m in the mood for excellent Mexican food and a great experience, I always go to Mi Rancho GTO. The vibe is always welcoming and, as I rambled about before, the food is always on point! Sundays tend to get busy, just as a heads up (and yes, I know this from going almost every Sunday). It’ll be tough for me to break out of my go-to meals, but whenever something new is on the menu, I know it’ll be just as good! 

Okay y’all, that’s it for this foodie adventure! If you enjoyed reading through this post, stay tuned for the next stop on my journey to try all the eats! Also, if you’re in Jacksonville, swing by Mi Rancho and let me know what you think! See you next time, frens!

Mi Rancho GTO
11380 Beach Blvd, Unit 08
Jacksonville, FL, 32246