# El Rancho, Christchurch Central City El Rancho is a Mexican takeaway at Riverside Market, 100 Oxford Terrace, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 022 5236280]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), route 3, route 8, route 80) is 257 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking (90 spaces) is 49 m away. The address’s own page keeps 24 council reports on file. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** Riverside Market, 100 Oxford Terrace, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Fast food, Mexican _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 022 5236280 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** https://www.elranchoriverside.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** info@elranchoriverside.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC003652/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 16 Dec 2026 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing Family owned restaurant bringing a creative vibrant atmosphere with Latin American culture. Open Monday 9am-6pm, Tuesday - Thursday 9am-6pm, Friday - Saturday 9am-9pm & Sunday 10am-5pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [100 Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/100-oxford-terrace), 24 reports on file ## The reports nearby 5,130 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9136183), [665 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9131771), [665 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/665-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126512), [71 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/71-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9125347), [99 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/99-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9125346), [99 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/99-oxford-terrace) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9123775), [693 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/693-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9123769), [662 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/662-colombo-street) - [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9094469), [96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/96-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9094318), [662 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/662-colombo-street) - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9092241), [112 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089081), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089082), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 257 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform B), 280 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform A), 283 m (routes 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Central Park off-street parking, 49 m (90 spaces, 3 mobility, 1 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=El%20Rancho%2C%20Riverside%20Market%2C%20100%20Oxford%20Terrace%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5337252,172.6339749) ## Nearby - [Hikari Sushi Train](https://www.chch.live/business/hikari-sushi-train-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 5 m - [Gelato & Tea](https://www.chch.live/business/gelato-tea-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 6 m - [Empire Coffee](https://www.chch.live/business/empire-coffee-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 9 m - [Pretty Good Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/pretty-good-pizza-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 9 m - [Curiosity Gin Cocktail Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/curiosity-gin-cocktail-bar-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 11 m - [Ramen Ria](https://www.chch.live/business/ramen-ria-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 11 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 64 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 90 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 109 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 216 m ## The nearest other fast food - [Pretty Good Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/pretty-good-pizza-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 9 m - [Kathmandu Momo House](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-momo-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 13 m - [Shaka Bros Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/shaka-bros-burgers-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 13 m - [Cluck Cluck](https://www.chch.live/business/cluck-cluck-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 14 m - [Hanoi Alley](https://www.chch.live/business/hanoi-alley-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 15 m - [Dimitris Greek Souvlakis](https://www.chch.live/business/dimitris-greek-souvlakis-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 17 m - [Kombucha Girls](https://www.chch.live/business/kombucha-girls-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 17 m - [Seoul Tiger](https://www.chch.live/business/seoul-tiger-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 17 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Aha Wildlife Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/aha-wildlife-bakery-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 12 m - [Heron Coffee Roasters](https://www.chch.live/business/heron-coffee-roasters-christchurch-central-city), Coffee roasters, 12 m - [Kaiser Brew Garden](https://www.chch.live/business/kaiser-brew-garden-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 12 m - [Midnight Shanghai](https://www.chch.live/business/midnight-shanghai-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 12 m - [Riverside Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 12 m - [The Spirits Workshop Bar & Bottle Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-spirits-workshop-bar-bottle-shop-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 12 m - [The Great Pastry Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-great-pastry-shop-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 13 m - [Espresso Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-studio-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 14 m - [Bellbird Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/bellbird-bakery-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 15 m - [Charing Cross Cheesery](https://www.chch.live/business/charing-cross-cheesery-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 15 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.1** on Google, 192 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · beer · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > I got a mild beef burrito and it was so delicious! The beef was very tender and flavourful and the fresh ingredients were great too. LOVED the pineapple salsa in there. I also felt there was a good even amount of the different ingredients. Staff were friendly and order was made in a super timely manner. I love that they sell Jaritos drinks as well. Will definitely be back for more burritos and to try other things on the menu., Aimee Isabella, 6 months ago > The pork quesadilla at El Rancho Riverside is a fantastic choice. It was perfectly toasted with a generous amount of tender, flavorful pulled pork and melted cheese that hit the spot. The balance of spices and the crispy tortilla made it a standout meal in the vibrant Riverside Market atmosphere—definitely worth a try if you want something satisfying and quick., Aline, 5 months ago > Love their food. Recommend the soft tacos as my favourite. Always a smiley face and the atmosphere of the river side markets. Eating upstairs if there is music playing is something special., Matthew Crampton, 3 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5337252&lon=172.6339749) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5337252,172.6339749,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=El%20Rancho) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/1239045860), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is El Rancho?** A Mexican takeaway in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is El Rancho?** Riverside Market, 100 Oxford Terrace, Central City, on [Oxford Terrace](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/oxford-terrace). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5337252,172.6339749,17) **Is El Rancho still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact El Rancho?** phone [022 5236280](tel:0225236280) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.elranchoriverside.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [info@elranchoriverside.co.nz](mailto:info@elranchoriverside.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other fast food are near El Rancho?** [Pretty Good Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/pretty-good-pizza-christchurch-central-city) (9 m), [Kathmandu Momo House](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-momo-house-christchurch-central-city) (13 m), [Shaka Bros Burgers](https://www.chch.live/business/shaka-bros-burgers-christchurch-central-city) (13 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food). **What’s near El Rancho?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/100-oxford-terrace) holds 24 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Hikari Sushi Train](https://www.chch.live/business/hikari-sushi-train-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the Bus Interchange (Intercity stop) bus stop is 257 m away: routes 3, 8, 80; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner) (64 m). **What stood where El Rancho is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5337252&lon=172.6339749) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/el-rancho-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city