Ricardo’s

As Authentic as Mexican Food Gets

From the moment you walk into Ricardo’s Place, you’ll feel like part of the family. Ricardo himself will likely greet you with a warm smile and welcoming handshake before leading you to your table, where you’ll be tended to by an equally friendly server. You’ll always feel like an esteemed guest at Ricardo’s, where authentic, home-cooked Mexican food is simply a tradition.

Ricardo and Rosa Beas opened their San Juan Capistrano restaurant in 2003 to share their mother and grandmother’s traditional Mexican recipes with the people of Orange County in a comfortable, affordable environment. And this is just what they’ve done. Their expansive menu is filled with a wide variety of dishes, many of them straight from Grandma Juana in Mixtlán Jalisco, Mexico, and all at a tremendous value.

With so many tempting options, my friend and I had a difficult time deciding what to order at Ricardo’s, so we had a bit of everything. After a traditional pork pozole soup, we munched on ceviche-topped tostadas with fresh avocado and lime. For the entrée, we shared Camarones a la Diabla, a spicy shrimp dish that was flavor-packed, perfectly cooked, and downright delicious when stuffed into warm corn tortillas with guacamole and sour cream. We also tried the Enchiladas Suizas, which was presented in a green chili sauce that was so good I could have licked my plate. To top off our meal, we sampled the creamy homemade flan and warm, crispy churros. To say we both left satisfied and happy would be an understatement.

There’s always something special happening at Ricardo’s. Come in for $1.50 tacos on Taco Tuesday or stop by for a tasty margarita or beer during their daily happy hour. Don’t miss the delightful music of talented harpist Julio Montero on Friday and Saturday nights. No matter when you visit, your experience at Ricardo’s Place will have you coming back for more!

Ricardo’s Place
32082 Camino Capistrano • San Juan Capistrano
949.493.4941
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