El Ranchito restaurant in Oak Cliff is now a historical landmark, a move that protects a decades-old building many residents already see as part of the neighborhood’s identity.
Dallas City Council approved the designation for the Jefferson Boulevard property, recognizing both its architecture and its long history as a gathering place in Oak Cliff.
“Everybody is very proud,” said owner Laura Sanchez said. “It makes me feel good that I’m not the only one thinking that it was a good decision.”…