Menu Spotlight: El Ranchero Food

Ranchero food

Working as we do, we develop a close relationship with the items on our menus, aspiring to make each dish taste as good to our guests as they do to us. We tweak a little here, add a pinch of something special there, and only when everyone agrees it is absolutely perfect does it make its way to a place of honor on our menu. And because we want you to get to know these meals as well as we do, we want to give you the behind the scenes details that will make you appreciate our foods even more. Take a look below at what goes into making the El Ranchero food!

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To be specific, El Ranchero is a taco on our regular menu, perfect for adding a spicy treat to Taco Tuesday or any other day of the week you feel the need for tacos; there’s no need to limit your taco enjoyment to just one day of the week! As always, every item on our menu is created from fresh and local ingredients whenever possible, and this particular combination of ingredients has proven to be a very popular one!

Our El Ranchero meal is a hearty dish, coming with two tacos made with beef steak that has been marinated for 24 hours, topped with white onions, chipotle salsa, shredded cheddar cheese, lime crema, and a spicy jalapeño on the side. Cut the jalapeño into pieces and add it to your tacos, or if you love the heat, it tastes great all by itself! Taco traditionalists may be wondering about the lettuce, but never fear, it comes on the side, allowing diners to add it to the tacos if they wish!

Finally, because we don’t believe in the whole less is more theory when it comes to food, the El Ranchero meal doesn’t just come with two tacos; there is also a choice of one side included! Spanish rice is a popular side choice but the chips and fire roasted salsa we offer should not be overlooked. As every Mexican food fan knows, chips and salsa are what makes our days shine even brighter!

Every Bite is Better than the Last

We love food and it shows in our meals that we love to share with the hungry diners who flock to our food truck each day! Our food truck can be found all over the valley, so when the lunchtime hunger pangs strike, seek us out and discover what so many already know: Our food is really delicious! Check out our gallery today!

Throw a Halloween Bash Featuring Modern Tortilla’s Halloween Catering

Halloween catering

Don’t let the steamy temperatures and high electric bills fool you: Halloween and the cool relief that generally accompanies the holiday is just weeks away, and now is the perfect time to start planning your annual bash! Remember the fun, the companionship, and the overall sense of wellbeing that last year’s party brought you? No? If the work and angst of preparing for a party of epic proportions is in the forefront of your mind, we think we have an idea that will help make this year’s fete one you won’t ever want to forget. Since food prep can be the most time-consuming part of any soiree, we invite you to take advantage of our Modern Tortilla Halloween catering services!

Same Great Tastes

When you think of Halloween food, surely Mexican meals are what pops into your mind. Well, it’s what we think of, and we’re here to convince you we’re right! Spicy, cheesy, and oh so delicious, its warmth and gooeyness are perfect for the cooler days. Let us prove it to you by painting a scene of the spooktacular bash you will be throwing.

As you put the finishing touches on your sexy pirate costume or your favorite American Horror Story ghoul, the spicy aroma of Mexican food will waft through the house, tantalizing your taste buds. No one will blame you for snatching some salsa and chips to tide you over until the guests arrive! Your home is decorated in its ghostly finest, with fake cobwebs strategically placed in the corners, bats hanging from the chandelier, and pumpkins placed in every free spot. Before the first guest rings your doorbell, you explore the food tables, enjoying the signs you made earlier that give a Halloween touch to the South of the Border dishes: Frightful Flew the Coop Tacos, Evil Elote, or even a witch’s cauldron filled with your favorite brew, the sweet horchata Modern Tortilla offers on their everyday menu. The themed dishes will definitely delight the divas, the Freddy Kruegers, and every other costumed partygoer in between!

Don’t Wait Too Long

Our catering services are popular, and we would hate for you to have to miss out on the chance to make this Halloween the tasteful sensation of the neighborhood. Give us a call today to set up catering with Modern Tortilla!

3 Unbeatable Arizona Tacos at Modern Tortilla

Tacos in Phoenix

Where culinary stylings that combine the best of comfort food and southwestern flavors collide, Modern Tortilla food trucks shine. When you find yourself in Phoenix with a craving that needs attention, there’s nothing better than a taco stop at Modern Tortilla. While our fare is served up from a food truck, the mouthwatering Arizona tacos are anything but simple. Guests to Modern Tortilla rave about the many customized options available when it comes to creating the perfect taco to top off your day. Expect a combination of flavors that highlights the spices that define the region with options to mix and match everything from tortillas to meat on the spot. Guests to Modern Tortilla can choose from four types of meat, three tortillas, and over 21 toppings to personalize your street food. While guests are encouraged to try them all, here are three that shouldn’t be missed when you’re ready for a palate-pleasing experience.

The Modern Mayan

When you’re in the mood for robust flavor that can easily be combined with something fresh, The Modern Mayan is served up on the section of the menu that highlights a 2-taco and 1-side special making it a budget-friendly and delicious choice! The Modern Mayan is a delightful combination of ingredients that includes roasted tomato, garlic, and pineapple as well as fresh avocado, cotija cheese and red onion mixed with mouthwatering slow-braised pork. The entire concoction is then wrapped in a warm corn tortilla for guests to savor. The Modern Mayan is an innovative taco combination that is sure to make you smile.

El Ranchero

For those guests with a hunger for the bold flavors of the southwest, El Ranchero is the taco of choice. Perfectly suited to be enjoyed alongside The Modern Mayan or devoured exclusively, this taco adds a flavorful punch to a traditional favorite. Guests who order up El Ranchero will bite into a savory combination of white onions, cilantro, chipotle salsa, and fresh-squeezed lime juice. This mix tops 24-hour marinated beef skirt steak that’s then wrapped in a corn tortilla.

Southwest Steak Quesadilla

When cheese is the one thing you just can’t live without, you’ll be thrilled when you order up a Southwest Steak Quesadilla at Modern Tortilla. Take time to enjoy this flavorful combination that features a chili flour tortilla filled with cilantro, sweet corn, and carne asada. The highlight of this dish is by far the cheddar and Monterey blend that melts the entire mix together in perfect palate-pleasing harmony.

Give us a call today to learn more about our delicious Arizona tacos!