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Mexican Food in North Lancaster, Salem

Explore a wide variety of Mexican food at El Ranchero Market in North Lancaster, Salem, OR, available for pickup any day of the week.

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From the Kitchen at El Ranchero Market

El Ranchero Market brings a broad spread of Mexican food to North Lancaster, Salem, OR, with a menu spanning traditional plates, molcajetes, alambres, tacos, and more.

Standout choices include the Choriqueso, Chimichanga Plate, Carnitas Plate, Mole Oaxaqueno, Molcajete Ranchero, and the Alambre "Que Me Ves?" — each a satisfying option worth exploring.

Come enjoy Mexican food your way at El Ranchero Market in North Lancaster, Salem, OR — whether you prefer to dine-in, arrange pickup, schedule delivery, or plan ahead with catering.

Mexican Food to Try

Chilaquiles Verdes

$16.00

Corn tortilla chips simmered in spicy green salsa with eggs and cheese.

“Easily the best chilaquiles in Salem.”

Guacamole Dip and Chips

$9.00

Creamy avocado guacamole served with crisp tortilla chips for dipping.

“I had an amazing experience at El Ranchero Market! The chicken was incredibly flavorful—juicy, well-seasoned, and cooked just right. You can really tell it’s made fresh and with care. I also tried the myjota food, and it was just as impressive. Everything had that authentic, homemade taste that makes you feel like you’re eating straight from a family kitchen. Overall, the portions were generous, the flavors were on point, and the quality exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

Tamal Individual

$3.00

A steamed corn-dough tamal with your selected filling.

“You just must try their grilled chicken,I bought two of them and we had enough for 8 people for two days oh so good. Their homemade corn tortillas are great,buy extra,plus those are the best tamales I ever ate and they are stuffed huge with meat as we were . So happy!!!”

Grano / Hominy

$2.00

Tender corn kernels served as a hominy side.

“First visit I fell in love with their barbacoa tacos and champurrado. Second time here I wanted to try their quesabirria and it was really good: big,cheesy and great amount of meat. The broth that comes with them didn’t disappoint. So far this place became my favorite Mexican restaurant in Salem! You can also find a mini Mexican market and bakery, everything here 👌”

Sope

$6.00+

Fried masa bowl with chosen meat, beans, tomato, and cotija.

“When ever I’m in the area picking up a burger, I make it a point to stop and pick up some meat, bread, and carnitas to go! The store is clean and well stocked with the best Mexican products and food in the area. The service is excellent and on my last visit one of the owners took my order. This place hands down has the best Mexican cuts and meats along with fresh Mexican sweet bread.”

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular Mexican food options?

Our guests love these customer favorites. If you're visiting us these are some of the food options we recommend most often.

  • Tamal Individual — Select pork, chicken, corn, or cheese and peppers inside a single steamed corn-dough tamal portion.
  • Whole Mezquite Grilled Chicken — This grilled chicken meal includes beans, rice, spring mix, guacamole, and pico de gallo, with tortilla choices available.
  • Molcajete Mix — This sizzling platter combines chicken, steak, shrimp, cactus, cebollitas, jalapeños, melted cheese, and green sauce.
  • Nachos — Select a meat for nachos layered with beans, nacho cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream, and guacamole.
  • Burri-Bowl — It includes rice, black beans, spring mix, pico, sour cream, cotija, and avocado sauce, with a required choice of filling.
Do you offer delivery and takeout?
Yes! We offer both delivery and takeout for mexican food throughout the North Lancaster, Salem area. Order your mexican food online for convenient pickup or delivery.