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Ricardo's - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Norfolk, Nebraska

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I absolutely love this place. Don't know what else to say but it's my favorite place in town to eat. It was easily a FIVE star if the back door Lounge was still open. COVID screwed that up though. read more

The food here is nothing but slop; no good and not worth the money. Ricardos is an insult to actual Authentic Mexican Restaurants.

I was very excited to see something open in this town that was different than the typical fast food places. I was disappointed to not be able to get any tomatoes or pico de gallo on my tacos, but was really hungry so I got 3 soft shell tacos. So So So disappointing - the tacos looked really full but it was mostly lettuce and a great amount of cheese - which i was really excited about this cheese tasted really fresh like they had just shredded it from blocks of cheese. But the meat that was on the taco was very minimal and honestly had a very bitter taste. I asked for spicy sauce - they initially said they just had mild but then he said that he would get me some hot sauce. It was okay - but definitely not very spicy. Sadly I am not sure what was really so wrong with this meal - but I slept terrible throughout the night - serious stomach problems which really messed me up the next day. I don't visit Norfolk often, but I can assure you that I will not risk eating here again. read more

I tried the lunch buffet on 7/31/18. Roughly $10.75, with tax, got me an all-you-can-eat buffet and soft drink. The good: The chips were plentiful and good; the salsa (hot sauce) was actually very good and totally devoid of cilantro, which is a huge bonus (I despise cilantro). The not-so-good: The buffet selection was kind of scant. For main course food, there were taco fixings (so-so), little burritos (south of "meh"), enchilada casserole (so-so), and rice & beans. The bottom line: well, the chips and hot sauce were good. Would I ever do the buffet again? No. Would I ever eat at Ricardo's again (if I'm ever in Norfolk again)? Maybe. read more

For the quality and set up of the food we shouldn't have needed to spend $30 for 2 people. The hygiene and health codes in the kitchen don't seem to be aligned either. No gloves & LOTS of touching of all the foods on the plates before serving. read more

Food was bland . Straight out of the can. No spices but the place is cleans and comfortable seating.

I remember coming here as a kid, so I was hoping to enjoy some pleasantly nostalgic, innoffensive Tex-Mex. Sadly it did not live up to my memory. I'm not sure if they've gone down in quality or if I just had low standards as a child or both. I had the burrito grande. Ground beef was overly salted, cheese was more texture than taste despite having quite a bit of cheese in it. Smothered in red enchilada sauce as advertised, which was bland. Boyfriend had hardshell tacos and said the shells where too thin and got too soft. He also mentioned the cheese being tasteless. He got potato pesos also which he said were alright. According to him the chicken taco was better than the ground beef. Overall a disappointing food experience. read more

It boggles my mind that Ricardo's receives anything beyond a single star. The food is extremely flavorless americanized garbage, soggy flour tortillas, all toppings are fresh from a can. The interior looks like it was decorated in 92(about the last time it was cleaned). Anyone that reviews beyond one star grew up eating this and has no clue what real mexican food can taste like. Try El Rodeo or Fresh Salsa at the mall. read more

Let me start by saying, I have good memories of Ricardo's from years ago. I went there to use a free-in-the-mail $10-off coupon, dine in only. The back bar has a more extensive menu than the front area. I tried the steak fajitas: -they were obviously leftover, microwaved (not hot and came out in about two minutes), and covered in a packaged Mexican (?) sauce. -the guacamole was at least a few days old. I tipped well because of the coupon, and feel buyers remorse for going--even with the $10 off. You'd be better off going to Tienda Leon's on Main Street (the shrimp nachos with extra shrimp and cheese are fantastic). read more

Amazing burrito grande and they are flexible allowing vegetarians to replace the beef with beans and coming in the smaller pelican size for children read more

Definitely not good Mexican food. The nacho grande was some tortilla chips, melted cheese, and taco sauce warmed in a microwave. I will not be coming back. read more

Love going to Ricardo's. I always order the Nachos supremos which is always good. Margaritas on the side and the price is fair for the area. Would pick this place over El Mezcal any day. read more

Ghastly. Server was put out to have to wait on me. Not even close to Mexican food. Really and truly, I cannot believe they remain open. Not even as good as frozen microwavable Mexican TV dinners. Run.....run far away! read more

Just say no to Ricardo's. Very, very bad Mexican food. Norfolk actually has some pretty great Mexican restaurants, so try Tienda Leon (the best) or El Mezcal (not as great as Leon's but SO much better than this crap). Ricardo's is worse than Taco Bell, Taco John's or Amigo's. Terrible food, terrible service, and just not worth your time. read more

I have only been to Norfolk once, but off a recommendation from a website, i went here. This place needs help - 4-5 main items 2-3 different ways. Try some place else. read more

Ricardos is a little slice of heavenly Mexican/American food on earth. Oh boy do I love this stuff. I love it so much I bring bags of refried beans back with me to Chicago. And I am not joking. Potato pesos, and burrito grandes, and nachos oh my! This place has it all. Is it overly "authentic" you ask? Well to that I say define "authentic." Ricarods is authentic in its own Ricardo-y way. And as for the owner, Judy, well it doesn't get much better than her, she's as nice as they come. Come to this place or forever have a burrito shaped hole in your heart. read more

Love the Burrito Grande!!! I've tried burritos everywhere but this one is truly the best!

MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT IN NORFOLK!!! The margaritas are the best in town.. I always get a strawberry mango one :) tons of food and it's all delicious! Super taco dinner is my favorite. The owners are super friendly and will take great care of you. Every time I'm in Norfolk I go there. It's well worth it! read more

Visit this place every time I'm back in town. As others have said, the burrito grande is delicious. And for those claiming that this isn't "authentic Mexican food". Yeah you're right, it never claimed to be. I've lived in San Antonio for many years, and I know the difference. It's not claiming to be "old Hispanic grandma in the back kitchen" cuisine. This is Mexican inspired fare and that's all it's ever claimed to be, so piss off with those comments. I've only had a couple of things on the menu, but it's always good. read more

I love this place. It has nice sized portions and good food. My favorite is the burrito grande. It's laid back and don't forget Ricardo's lounge in the back. I've been going here since I was a kid. Check it out whenever you're in the Norfolk area. read more

I visit Norfolk a couple times a year now, and I always insist the family come here. Judy, the owner is a wonderfully sweet person, who strictly maintains the enduring quality and consistency of my favorites. I get the hard shell tacos and apple crisp. The food here has lots of flavor and unique character. Really like the strawberry margaritas too. Convenient and very reasonably priced. My parents are elderly, and they like the taco burgers. The enchiladas have a wonderful sauce, too. read more

Best Margaritas anywhere!!! Lunch buffet great also a little bet of everything! My boys love the tacos anytime I ask where they want to eat tacos at Ricardos is first on the list!! read more

Every time I go to Ricardo's (the sit-in side), it's hoppin', which gives me an indication that the locals enjoy the food and drink. Once my partner and crime and I discovered the salsa bar, there was no stopping us. The service is always cheerful and keeps the water glasses full to brimming. read more

Ricardo's is my family's favorite whenever we go out to eat. Go to the back when you need the best margarita or to the front when you have kids in tow. Try the Molly! read more

Wasn't impressed with either the atmosphere of food here. Had an enchilada and taco. The taco seemed like an Old El Paso one you would make at home. The interior was beyond being a dive, more or less run down. Won't be visiting here again. read more

For s quick delicious Tex Mex restaurant Ricardo's is the best. One of my favorite meals is the burrito grande or the smaller version which is the "molly". Get the larger size though- you won't regret it! Great place to eat! read more

This place is terrible. The sauce tastes like it was freshly poured from a can. The rest appears to be microwaved. I'd rather eat at Taco Bell than here. Leon's and Mezcal are WAY better. Pass this place up unless you like eating worse "mexican" food than you can microwave with a Banquet Frozen Dinner. read more

I enjoy good Mexican food and let me tell you that this place is not good Mexican food. I've been here twice, and that is enough for me. I had the chicken enchilada's and they weren't the worst, but the sauce on them was not my cup of tea. Now, my personal preference, I do not like red enchilada sauce on my Mexican, and that is what they have. My husband enjoys that particular sauce, and he really likes this place. Myself, not so much. It's to saucy and has a funny taste, in my opinion. The rice is soggy and pretty flavorless and bland. The beans are alright and their salsa has almost a ketchup flavor. The interior of the restaurant is old and not much to it. I don't really have anything to complain about the service and the food came out quick and hot. This is not the place I would recommend if you want good Mexican food. However, if you do like those particular sauces they offer they do have a good sized menu and plenty of options. I do think, however, you could probably make better Mexican food at home. read more

Love this place!! When I was going to school at NECC I found this place. 10 years after graduating I still make trips a few times a year from Blair, NE to Norfolk just to eat at Ricardos. I love the taste of the taco meat and the cheese they use. read more

To start, the dining concept is different. Not quite a restaurant, not quite a cafeteria. You order at the register, pick up your food at the counter, sit wherever you like and leave your dishes but return the tray. I enjoyed the refried beans and while the taco was big and full, both that and the enchilada lacked some flavor. The enchilada meat just tasted like browned beef with no additional flavor. My husband got a meal that included a side salad, which honestly is a joke. It was a heaping bowl of shredded lettuce with some diced tomatoes and cheese on top and a squeeze of dressing. I think that's a menu option that they can really do away with, as it's serving no good purpose. For two meals and sodas we paid somewhere around $26, which I feel is a price we'd pay for lunch at a service-to-table restaurant. I'm not saying I won't ever return, but I'd strongly consider going elsewhere first. read more

Mediocre at best. Canned fake cheese, processed, microwaved chicken, etc. basically the equivalent of Taco Bell minus the flavor.

Came here for a college fair from out of state. Wanted some good Mexican food and this was the first restaurant that I saw. Very bad service and nasty food. I saw other websites that gave it four and five stars and that is why I decided to give it a try. The outside of the restaurants says a lot - and then when you get in to place your order. This was not different than being at taco bell. Too pricey for the kind of food offered. Left very disappointed. read more

If you like Mexican food, stay far away from Ricardo's. This is a gringo's idea of what Mexican food should be. The beef is basically hamburger with some taco seasoning in it. It's like the food you get at Taco Bell - but worse. There are a few authentic Mexican places in town - best to try one of those. read more

Never had a bad meal here. The nachos are great. The tacos are like you would make at home. Good stuff!