Lorie N.
Yelp
When I went to the official website, one of the quotes said "Deliciously Unforgettable." I'd have to agree. The drive alone like another reviewer said is worth the trek because it's nestled inside of Carmel Valley Ranch. Driving past the golf courses and picture perfect grass, it feels like something out of a movie.
We were here with a group of 30 for my cousin's birthday (which was easily reserved on Open Table) and because we were such a large group, we had an entire private room to ourselves. The service was amazing. Manuel who was the server on our side of the table was super attentive, friendly and made great suggestions on what to order. (More on that later.)
The restaurant itself was spacious with floor to ceiling windows where you could overlook the beautiful grounds including the pool and outdoor patio area. Since it was Christmas season, it was also decorated with a huge Christmas tree in the front lobby area.
When I asked Manuel what was good to eat, he recommended the Huevos Rancheros but to substitute the Chorizo with some sausage. I've never had Huevos Rancheros without the Chorizo but he told me to trust him. For $19, I have to say that it was the best Huevos Rancheros I've tasted. The eggs were perfect in and of themselves because they were runny, just the way I like them. Black beans were seasoned nicely and mixed in with the queso fresco, salsa verde (which was also made in house) and Ranchero sauce, I was in foodie heaven. It almost had a lime taste? I couldn't quite put a finger on it but this dish is a must as I will get this the next time I come. I was not missing Chorizo at all. It was almost as if the sausage was meant to be the whole time.
Manuel was kind enough to bring over some extra home made salsa, sour cream and salsa verde... We shared that with everyone around us.
The menu has it listed like this:
Huevos Rancheros $19: Two Eggs Over Easy, Black Beans, Chorizo, Queso Fresco, Crisp Tortilla, Salsa Verde, Ranchero Sauce
If you ever stay in Carmel and get the chance to have a meal here, I highly recommend it. Come, stay and enjoy the respite from city life.