Located in the heart of Lake Katrine, New York, Mi Rancho Alegre stands as a welcoming destination for those seeking authentic flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Situated at 1571 Ulster Ave Unit 4, our restaurant has become a local staple for individuals and families looking to enjoy a meal that feels like a home-cooked experience. We pride ourselves on creating a space where the community can gather, share stories, and enjoy high-quality ingredients prepared with care and tradition. Whether you are a long-time resident of Ulster County or just passing through the area, our doors are open to provide you with a memorable dining experience that celebrates the richness of our culinary heritage.
Our philosophy is simple: we believe that great food starts with fresh components and a dedication to time-honored cooking techniques. Every dish that leaves our kitchen is crafted with attention to detail, ensuring that each bite reflects our commitment to quality. We understand that dining out is about more than just sustenance; it is about the environment, the service, and the feeling of being welcomed. At Mi Rancho Alegre, we strive to cultivate an environment where every guest feels like part of our extended family from the moment they walk through our entrance.
What Makes Us Special
Authentic Culinary Traditions: We focus on recipes that honor traditional cooking methods, bringing genuine flavors to every plate we serve. Our kitchen team is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of these dishes while ensuring they appeal to the diverse palates of our local community.
A Welcoming Community Atmosphere: Our location at 1571 Ulster Ave is designed to be a comfortable retreat. We have created a relaxed setting that is perfect for casual lunches, celebratory dinners, or a quiet evening meal, making us a versatile choice for any occasion.
Commitment to Quality Ingredients: We prioritize the use of fresh, high-quality ingredients in all our preparations. By sourcing carefully and preparing items from scratch, we ensure that the taste and texture of our food remain consistent and satisfying for all our patrons.
Dedicated Local Service: Being part of the Lake Katrine neighborhood is central to who we are. Our staff is committed to providing attentive and friendly service, ensuring that every guest feels valued and well-cared for throughout their visit.
Experience the Flavor of Mi Rancho Alegre
We invite you to visit us at 1571 Ulster Ave Unit 4 in Lake Katrine to experience our hospitality firsthand. Our team is passionate about what we do, and we look forward to sharing our love for good food with you. Whether you are planning a visit with friends or looking for a reliable spot for your next meal, we are confident that you will find something to enjoy on our menu. We appreciate the ongoing support of the Lake Katrine community and look forward to serving you soon. Come by, pull up a chair, and let us provide you with a dining experience that is as genuine as it is delicious.
As we continue to grow and serve our neighbors, our goal remains the same: to be a place where food and community come together seamlessly. We are constantly refining our approach to ensure that every guest leaves with a positive impression and a desire to return. Thank you for considering Mi Rancho Alegre for your next dining outing. We are excited to welcome you into our restaurant and share the unique flavors that define our kitchen. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we look forward to seeing you at our table in the very near future.
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Reviews Mi Rancho Alegre
Saisi Xue
30-05-2026
Been here twice. We loved the food. Service and atmosphere was also great.
Food: 5…
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Pris M
30-05-2026
Great place to visit! The service was awesome. The food was really good! We shared an entree of the macho burrito and it was huge! Still had food to take home. Everything was fresh and delicious. Also has a good selection for mock tails! More
Frank Brunetto
30-05-2026
My first time coming here and brought the family, great service and friendly staff, very attentive , our server came by several times to ask if we needed anything and if we were ok. First thing I noticed was how clean the place was and … More
The Real Deal 12401
30-05-2026
I want to thank everyone at the Casa vallarta. For helping to make my daughter's 17th birthday so special. We honestly had the best waitress. Thankyou for great food service and for skat being Amazing More
Julia Hagadorn
30-05-2026
Unbelievable. I tried calling 2x. No one could hear me due to loud music. So I drive in to put my order in. I very specifically asked for 2 soft tacos with only cheese and tomatoes, 2 large beef & cheese burritos, and a chicken burrito. The … More
Chris Paige
30-05-2026
I will start by saying I have not been in a Mexican restaurant since I was a kid. I was just never a fan. But, I went out for a drive with a friend and gave her the choice on where she wanted to eat dinner. She chose this place. And boy was … More
Mirco Sorci
30-05-2026
A simple dinner with friends turned into a very fun night. The Mariachi band was playing all evening and they were very friendly: We got to sing with them!
The oversized drinks probably helped too woth their alcohol boost. Food was rich … More
Ana G
30-05-2026
First time at Casa Vallarta and I don’t think I’ll be back. The place is huge inside, and the ambience is a bit lackluster. The place was almost empty. When we were there, the music was a bit too loud for me, and I can imagine how loud it … More
William Carl
30-05-2026
Food is delicious, service is absolutely amazing. The food comes out fast and it's delicious and the wait staff is awesome More
E. C.
30-05-2026
Casa Vallarta was an experience like no other. As I entered, I was immediately struck by how friendly the staff are, and this continued for as long as I stayed. They make you feel welcome and like to joke around. Our drinks came almost as … More
Rachel Wright (Beans)
30-05-2026
Oh my goodness was this a great experience to dine here! Everyone was friendly, welcoming and well-dressed. The food was amazing and came out at the perfect temperature. Drinks were full and the alcoholic beverages were not skimping on the … More
Saisi Xue
30-05-2026
Been here twice. We loved the food. Service and atmosphere was also great.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Roland Finch
30-05-2026
Super fast service...they served unlimited chips and salsa... Great food.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Joydeep Paul
30-05-2026
In my quest for Mexican rice beans and skirt steak this is one more place visited. Overall an average experience with average quality of food. The beans should have been a little more cooked as a tradition and the steak seemed a little … More
Sagar Dalal
30-05-2026
The place is nice and vibe is good. Although, the food was not that great. I went with an expectation of authentic Mexicans food (based on reviews) but it was far from authenticity. Had their jalapeño margarita that was good but not the best. More
k v
30-05-2026
The food was of cheap quality but they made it very quick. Free chips and salsa was a plus. The atmosphere is amazing and I really liked the decorations and music More
Amani Stevenson
30-05-2026
This is me and my girlfriends favorite spot…I always get the birria tacos with chorizo. And if I don’t get the tacos then it’s the chorizo birria quesadilla. It’s not on the menu but they do it for me. My mom doesn’t even like going to places out to eat but she really enjoyed it here. My nieces and aunt loved it as well… this place deserves so many flowers. And don’t get me started on the happy hour drinks.. they’re only 5 bucks but they don’t skimp u on the liquor… 2 of them had me feeling great and when I had three I went home and KO for the night after a long week , that was the exact effect I needed. I can go on and on about this place but bottom line is it is a go to spot, no matter the occasion it’s a warm safe feeling comfortable environment!!!
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Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Wait time
No wait
Recommendation for vegetarians
Highly recommend
Vegetarian offerings
Large vegetarian selection
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly, coloring books and kid menu
Wheelchair accessibility
It is wheelchair accessible
Sebastian Arcman
30-05-2026
Amazing amazing amazing. Hope the server was happy for the tip. Couldn't find better place to tak my wife for our wedding anniversary. We both love to taste different food from different countries, my wife really wanted to eat authentic Mexican food. I found best place near Catskill area. More
Kristi Ward
30-05-2026
Absolutely loved our food here! Had the Mexican street tacos and the fried calamari. All of it was excellent More
Roland Finch
30-05-2026
Super fast service...they served unlimited chips and salsa... Great food.
Food: 5…
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Esteban Russo
30-05-2026
The service here is phenomenal, love my boy Juan Carlo. The drinks here are great, very good taste and not badly priced. The food portions are pretty big as well, I always leave with food for the next day. If you’re in the Kingston area I’d definitely check this place out I recommend the quesadillas. More
Raymond Crispell
30-05-2026
The food is great. Large portions, the alcoholic drinks were very good and strong. The only flaw is the waiter got 3 orders wrong. We asked for a specific meat and got something else. Otherwise, the experience was wonderful. More
Erica Burtoff/Kurtz
30-05-2026
I have been waiting a year for this place to open its doors! I’m extremely pleased and will continue to be a customer to this Excellent place. My strawberry margarita was on point and huge! My white chicken burrito was sooo big with rice … More
Mela
30-05-2026
My Sig Other & I tried this location over the weekend.
The food was delicious!
Drinks absolutely yummy! … More
Norma Celis
30-05-2026
Very surprised to find such indiferent service right from the start. The waitress/hostess barely acknowledged us, and made us wait while she chatted with another employee... the restaurant was almost empty. … More
Trevor James
30-05-2026
If I could give them 8/5 stars I would. Food was over the top, service was great, and the drinks were phenomenal!! More
bob m
30-05-2026
Wow the food here is great! You get treated with a bunch of snacks before you even order. The food was fresh and served hot. Definitely worth the trip. Great place to stop if you are heading north or south on the thruway and need a snack around this area. Service was also excellent.
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Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Vegetarian options
I saw it on the menu
elmauror
30-05-2026
The food was awesome, nice flavor, good portion and with the Mexican food taste, the down side is that when I asked for hot sauce, they gave me a hot sauce bottle from a super market, nothing outstanding. The service was great, once you enter to the restaurant the host receives you, on the table the server with a good actitud takes your order and very fast the food is served on the table. I saw some publicity inside the restaurant where they said that some days the have live music in the restaurant, it would be a great experience be there when the musicians are there
If you are looking for a good experience eating Mexican food, this is the place.
Order type
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Stacy Figueroa
30-05-2026
Before the management changed, the food was so well flavored and put together. Now it’s kinda bland and the portions are not what they used to be. A shame to see a restaurant fall to that, we used to come often with family and friends.
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3
Teresa Cobey
30-05-2026
I ordered chicken tortilla soup with extra limes(did not give me any limes whatsoever)This is plain American chicken soup for $16! No flavor there’s broccoli in it. It says cheese and avocado on the menu that is not in it. Also, I went back to the restaurant and they offered me absolutely nothing! I will never go back or suggest this place to anybody.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 1
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 1
Noise level
Moderate noise
Group size
1 person
Kim Griesel
30-05-2026
Highly recommend Casa Vallarta! Great food in a great atmosphere! I hosted a party for 25, and the owner was so helpful to help me arrange a menu, set up a section of the restaurant for us to use, and pace out the courses for a nice flow. All my guests only had great things to say. I recommend Casa Vallarta for both casual dining experiences, but also as a great place to host a group!
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
Suitable for all group sizes
Special events
No special event
Wait time
No wait
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
Kid-friendliness
Very kid friendly for all ages
David Rosenduft
30-05-2026
The seafood mixed burrito was good, and my lamb shank was ok, but a little spicy for me. The flan was not smooth, it might have been frozen and defrosted. The taste was just ok. Service staff were nice and friendly. Large restaurant with a nice Mexican atmosphere.
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$50–100
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Group size
2 people
Parking space
Plenty of parking
Parking options
Free parking lot
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