I don't know about the Rancho Grande reviewed by (I believe) Shwnn, but it certainly is not the one in Carroll, IA.

I travel to the Carroll area on a frequent basis, and never fail to eat at least one meal at Rancho Grande. Service is prompt and pleasant, and they are understanding of this "gringo" who practices his Spanish on ...

Simple, make sure there is a Vagina at your table.. These guys are perverts! if you do not have a women at your table they could give two shits about you. I live in Carroll and every time this happens I say that I will never go back, but there food is good enough that when i crave mexican, thats where i go.

This is a very good place to eat. Always polite and always get a good plate full.

This place is MAGIC!!! Wish there were Rancho Grande's in every town: The food is awesome and the service better than all the rest...

Very Good.: The food was really good. The price was just right. The service was excellent.

The Mexican food here is really good and the owner is very nice. My dad is 84 years old and can't eat spicy food. They made him a cheeseburger. My dad said that cheesburger was the best he ever had. I said, food always tastes good when it is made with love. What nice people.

This place is fabulous!!!! The food was terrific but the atmosphere and the service were impeccable. The building is so cool… from the decorated dining tables and chairs to the outdoor patio with Mexican fountain. It was great fun for the kids to try speaking Spanish with the wait staff and a comfort to me that the staff spoke very good English. It was really a great experience…

I was really disappointed during my last visit. I ordered the chicken mole' - the mole' sauce wasn't bad, but the chicken was tough, almost inedible. I know you can't expect home cooking (mexican style) everywhere, but I think Rancho Grande is taking advantage of Gringo's who wouldn't know good Mexican food from Taco ...

I am surprised with previous reviews... Food & Service is really BAD !!!.
I encourage you to try another mexican restaurant in the area and compare.