Rancho's Cocina



Rancho's is a fantastic, authentic in flavor, but healthier than the usual, Mexican food restaurant. They have an extensive menu with lots of vegetarian options, but also plenty of meat. You can get heart attack on plate, with lots of cheese and beef, or you can get a vege-licious vegan meal. Rancho's has it all!

One of the more disappointing menu items is, amazingly, the avocado enchilada. Any dish featuring avocado should be divine, but somehow this dish manages mediocrity. Know, however, that is the only dish I have ever felt disappointed by. Typically dishes range from expected to extraordinary.

The vegetarian tortilla soup is hands down my favorite menu item, a delicious steaming bowl of soup at a moderate price. Don't forget to try their home made horchata - so delicious and not too sweet like the pre-made kind. Also try their tostadas for a sample of the simple, fresh flavors of Mexico.

You can eat a great meal there for ten bucks or less, including a non-alcoholic beverage. They also have a decent selection of imported beers, fairly priced.

The decor is charming, with burlap sacks from coffee beans lining the ceiling, and various plants and natural materials abounding around the restaurant. The service varies, sometimes slow, sometimes fast, but the staff is always friendly and helpful.

Overall, a highly recommended stop for affordable, healthy, and tasty eats.

Also note that the North Park location has a Rancho's Market next to the restaurant.

Ocean Beach
1830 Sunset Cliffs Blvd
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 226-7619

North Park
3910 30th St
San Diego, CA 92104
619.574.1288

Jennifer Roe-Duffy Massage

A freelance massage therapist, Jennifer Roe-Duffy was trained at San Diego's Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. She specializes in deep tissue and Asian-style healing. With experience in Qi Gong, she applies these principles to her massage technique.

Scheduling can be a bit difficult, as she does her own bookings. It took us a while to get in touch with other after phone tag, and between both of our busy schedules, the appointment had to be booked a full week in advance.

The massage found all the crunchy spots in my muscles. She worked out a lot of tight areas, and I felt a lot of good muscular releases and loosened tendons. Her work style is deep, which is not as relaxing, but serves better to work through knots. She talked a lot more than I prefer. I tend to zone out and prefer silence.

The basic rate is $100 for an hour massage including travel to your location. If you want to book multiple or extended massages, she negotiates on the price. Overall, I would recommend her for deep tissue and injury work, but not for your typical relaxing Swedish massage.

She primarily does house calls, upon referral only. If you'd like a referral, please let me know.

Jennifer Roe-Duffy
619-517-9982