Family Owned, Family Operated and Family Loved since 1966

Family Owned, Family Operated and Family Loved since 1966

Founded in 1997 by Sal Avila and now owned by his daughter Nathalie Avila Ruttkay, Avila’s El Ranchito Lake Forest continues the family tradition Mamá Avila began in 1966 with recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico, right here in the heart of Lake Forest. 

Family Owned, Family Operated and Family Loved Since 1966

Family Owned, Family Operated and Family Loved since 1966

Founded in 1997 by Sal Avila and now owned by his daughter Nathalie Avila Ruttkay, Avila’s El Ranchito Lake Forest continues the family tradition Mamá Avila began in 1966 with recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico, right here in the heart of Lake Forest. 

Order Online

Enjoy Mama Avila’s authentic recipes at home.

Reservations

Celebrate with us at Avila’s El Ranchito Lake Forest. Book online for parties of up to 8 people. For larger parties, please give us a call.

Our Story

Our Story
It all started in the kitchen in 1966. Mama Avila brought the delicious recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that had been in her family for generations.

Our Daily Menus

Our Daily Menus are a celebration of Mamá Avila’s recipes brought from Guanajuato, Mexico, in 1966 and lovingly passed down through generations.

All Day Menu

Brunch Menu

Taco Tuesday Menu

Party Packs

Party Packs

Let Avila’s El Ranchito be part of your Fiesta! Pick up your “Party Trays To-Go” for any size group. Just lift the lid and enjoy your own Fiesta!