Ricardo's Place
32082 Camino Capistrano,
San Juan CapistranoCA92675
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Mexican food near me.*We are Open for: Dine-In, HEATED Patio Dining, Delivery & Take-Out Bringing Peace and Stability to our current COVID-19 guidelines.*Ricardo's Place.Mexican food near me.Ricardo's Place was established in 2004 serving the best Mexican food in San Juan Capistrano.Our Mexican restaurant is founded by our family traditions of authentic Mexican flavors along with our 3 basic principles: gourmet food using high quality and fresh ingredients, friendly service, and family environment.This tradition of preparing a menu made with homemade burritos, enchiladas, tamales, fajitas, and much more was passed to Mamacita Alicia who brought all this knowledge to California 1979!You Will Have HAPPY Taste Buds
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Ricardo's Place in San Juan Capistrano:
Whoever does the cooking at Ricardo’s in San Juan Capistrano knows what they’re doing. This is authentic Mexican food, cooked low and slow. When you bite into a taco here, you get the crispy crunch of the freshly-fried taco shell, the cool tang of cheese on top, and finally the hot juicy beef inside. So, this isn’t Mexican food from Taco Bell, or El Torito, or any other watered-down imitation.
There is a respectable variety of food here, from the refreshingly-light ceviche, to the oily, guacamole-drenched taquitos. And it’s all good.
My favorite dish at this restaurant is the pescado de ajo. That’s “garlic fish”. It’s incredible. Garlic is the key word in this meal, because the moist, perfectly cooked fish comes covered in it, and if you’re not a huge fan then you might have a garlic overdose. Personally, I need garlic like air, so I LOVE this meal. The fish is firm and moist, and the garlic is toasted and mellow. This richness is tempered well by the fresh cucumber, tomato and avocado that comes sliced on the side. Presentation is also great with this order, all laid out on a rustic fish-shaped plate.
Another important quality indicator of a Mexican restaurant is the salsa, and Ricardo’s kicks a@s. It’s got heat, but it isn’t just hot; it tastes good. With a recipe this great, it’s easy to imagine that it has been passed down from generation to generation.
One last thing I want to mention that I really like, is that you can actually see the real Ricardo here! You will sometimes notice a jolly-looking, silver-haired gentleman taking orders or shuttling drinks around. That’s the man himself, and I’ll happily eat at his restaurant for years to come.
There is a respectable variety of food here, from the refreshingly-light ceviche, to the oily, guacamole-drenched taquitos. And it’s all good.
My favorite dish at this restaurant is the pescado de ajo. That’s “garlic fish”. It’s incredible. Garlic is the key word in this meal, because the moist, perfectly cooked fish comes covered in it, and if you’re not a huge fan then you might have a garlic overdose. Personally, I need garlic like air, so I LOVE this meal. The fish is firm and moist, and the garlic is toasted and mellow. This richness is tempered well by the fresh cucumber, tomato and avocado that comes sliced on the side. Presentation is also great with this order, all laid out on a rustic fish-shaped plate.
Another important quality indicator of a Mexican restaurant is the salsa, and Ricardo’s kicks a@s. It’s got heat, but it isn’t just hot; it tastes good. With a recipe this great, it’s easy to imagine that it has been passed down from generation to generation.
One last thing I want to mention that I really like, is that you can actually see the real Ricardo here! You will sometimes notice a jolly-looking, silver-haired gentleman taking orders or shuttling drinks around. That’s the man himself, and I’ll happily eat at his restaurant for years to come.
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Ricardo's Place is a popular 5-generation restaurant, serving the best healthy, authentic Mexican food in San Juan Capistrano. Our restaurant has many unique qualities such as buffet catering events, delivery /take out services, senior discounts, and special group pricing. Come and enjoy our featured weekly events such as our Taco Tuesday menu or join us on Sunday with beautiful music performed...
Ricardo’s Place has the most delicious authentic Mexican cuisine in San Juan Capistrano! Our award-winning restaurant relies on family recipes which have been handed down for more than five generations. Come and enjoy Taco Tuesday and our live entertainment filled with a warm and friendly atmosphere.
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