Lake Forest

Lake Forest - Open for Outdoor Dining, Takeout, & Delivery

Established in 1998 – It all started in the kitchen in 1966 when Mamá Avila brought the delicious recipes from Guanajuato, Mexico that had been in her family for generations. Over the years, Avila’s El Ranchito has grown to 13 locations in Los Angeles and Orange County. Each restaurant is under the personal care of a family member, guaranteeing the reputation the family has earned for treating our customers like part of the family.

The Lake Forest location owned by Sal Avila and run by daughters Monica and Natalie who are very involved in community events and local charities. Locals love us for our known for their Grande Burritos and delicious Margaritas. Stop in to see us and enjoy the Avila family traditions and exciting new local specials!

Lake Forest Avila's El Ranchito

LOCATION

Address:
24406 Muirlands Blvd
Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone: 
(949) 855-4989

HOURS

  • Monday 11 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday 11 am to 9 pm
  • Wednesday 11 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday 11 am to 8 pm
  • Friday 11 am to 9 pm
  • Saturday 11 am to 9 pm
  • Sunday 11 am to 8 pm

News and Media

*Avila’s El Ranchito founder Salvador Avila dies at 99

Salvador Avila, patriarch and founder of Avila’s El Ranchito restaurant empire, passed away from natural causes in Newport Beach on July 28. Read more here

*Salvador Avila’s legacy lives on through his family-owned El Ranchito restaurants

The chain of Avila’s El Ranchito Mexican Restaurants feels like it has always been around. With locations throughout Orange County, it’s a reliable establishment for a satisfying meal and a refreshing margarita. Read more here

*Avila’s Founder, Salvador Avila – January 6, 1923 to July 28, 2022

Salvador Avila was a family man. His passion and determination was to provide for his wife Margarita and his six children; José Luis, Salvador, Victor, Sergio, María Elena, and Margarita. PapaAvilaStory

Celebrity Bryan Cranston steps in as Guest Bartender at Avila’s Newport

Emmy award-winning “Breaking Bad” actor, Bryan Cranston stepped in as a celebrity guest bartender at Avila’s El Ranchito – Newport  Beach Peninsula location as restaurant operators, 3rd generation of Avila women took part in the fun serving up fabulous cocktails from Dos Hombres…