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    Ricky's Place

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for dancing

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    The last supper with the best of the golden age of Mexican cinema
    Leny I.

    Surreal place. Had to check it out. Didn't get to meet the legendary Ricky, but still had a good time.

    Yvonne C.

    RRRRRRRRRRICKY-EEEEEEEEE After meeting up with my lovely expat friend and her date; they suggested they take us to Ricky's Place. They told us all about him so when I walked in I yelled Ricky like I knew him. Pinche chonies & bras hanging everywhere, us currency hanging on the walls with names, knick knacks galore. I fricken loved it! Had my brother climb the stripper pole, he made it to the top on his 2nd time. He said it's a ball crusher. Ricky is a fierce AF host! He brought us snacks, cheered us, danced with us, told us great stories. I felt I was at my Tio's house. He does have a home up the hill but he's here even if there is one person. He will not close the bar until the last person leaves even if it's 5am He does have a little room upstairs he can sleep in, if need be. My brother loved this guy, also his first time to Rosarito Beach. He said, I'm coming back and I need to visit Ricky again.

    Wendy B.

    There is no such thing as a dull night at Ricky's. Super friendly, quite colorful, Ricky is full of laughs and will keep you entertained for hours if you let him. Full of of stories of the glory days and the famous Hollywood folks who have been his customers, he will also show you his photo featured in the 2015 Calendar of sexiest men in Rosarito. Just ask. Trust me, you will love seeing it. And yes, even at the age of 70+ years old, he is damn good looking. This is the place where you will find that provocative, raunchy shock factor that real, divey Mexican bars are known for, but done in such a fun loving way. He is a really special owner. This is the place to experience a piece of Baja history.

    Another sign on the Free Road that can't be missed.  About 5 miles south of downtown Rosarito.
    Denny B.

    Ricky's bar seems like a Mexican bar from the 1980's with relatively impressive sound system. It is very quirky and seems weird at times. There are Halloween decorations and a X-mas Tree, random signed dollar bills, ladies underwear and bras on the walls. We know some who have contributed over the years. Then comes Ricky, a man with a full Afro and a cowboy hat. He has a distinctive laugh that makes everyone crack up. It sounds like the ill-advised cross breeding of a donkey and a hyena. When you meet Ricky, you immediately think he must be a cartoon character that you saw one time. Ricky can go up and down the pole all night long! The crowd continuously cheers him on! Here is a short clip of his act. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U3QcNtnfKk Ricky has been operating for over 20 years and pleasing his customers with his unique hospitality. He runs a full bar and there is a nice outdoor area where you can sit during the Spring and watch whales migrating back north. Bring your own food, because Ricky doesn't have any. The location on the Yelp map is wrong, even after I fixed it. It is about 2 KM further south from Popotla.

    Love the margaritas!!!
    Marcy C.

    I am not sure why I waited so long for this review !! This is hands down one of the best small joints in rosarito . Came here for my bday oct 2018 and Ricky really made my bday a memorable one!!! Drinks are strong and they even have karaoke. Nice friendly staff besides Ricky as well !!! Plan to return oct 2019 !!! My bf also enjoyed himself even got on the pole lol too bad I cant add the video lol

    "Live your life!" - Ricky
    Vanessa S.

    Ricky's place is the best dive bar in Northern Baja California. Cheap beer, plenty of tequila and a great time. Look for the store front sign of Ricky with a thumbs-up between Rosarito and Puerto Nuevo and you've arrived. Upon entering the bar it's dark, the ceiling and the walls are filled with dollar bills signed by passersby. You can't miss the stripper pole set up near the bar - give it a swing. The outside patio with an ocean view was perfect to enjoy endless buckets of cerveza mexicana on a sunny afternoon. But, the real gem is Ricky himself. He's the owner and works the bar everyday. His style is epic, his laugh is unforgettable, but his life lessons are priceless. As told by Ricky himself "live your life!" Thank you Ricky for a great time! I'll see you soon!

    Ricky was sweet.  Drank a shot and enjoyed Indio beer (amber).  Ricky can relate to everyone... all extremes of people.  Fun place!
    Cindy J.

    Great conversations... friendly... fun! Shots and Indio beer for us. Seems Ricky can relate to everyone and anyone. Really nice guy!

    The view from the patio out back, paradise.
    Lida A.

    The service is incredible! Ricky and his family are the best! Great drinks, even better vibes. If you're in Rosarito you HAVE to stop at Ricky's!!

    Bill K.

    This is one of those must visit places in Rosarito. Ricky, the owner, is really friendly and welcoming. You can tell from the interior decorations that this place has had some fun times over the years. The appetizer menu is surprising good and the drink prices are reasonable. One of my favorite places in Baja...

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    Service was so nice and had great people. the owner was so kind and really fun. The vibe is so cool and chill and I had a blast with them!!

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    Ricky's is absolutely amazing great service he loves to laugh, you guys should totally go just to hear this man laugh

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    Had my brother climb the stripper pole, he made it to the top on his 2nd time.

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    4.2(240 reviews)
    14.0 km
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    Food was amazing, service was great . We were a party of 12…read moreand they made it nice and smooth. Place has beautiful views with live music . Definitely will go again!

    there are two entrances to this restaurant. There is the older restaurant in the newer side of the…read morerestaurant. They appeared to be operating separately, but we chose the newer restaurant. It was a Saturday night and there was a band playing. We sat in the bar past the entertainment, which was good because we were not overwhelmed with sitting right next to a live band and speakers. We were able to talk and enjoy your evening. They sat us next to a window and the view was five stars + . It was absolutely beautiful to hear the ocean and see the sunset. I ordered a pepino margarita and it was delicious. We ordered fried oysters ( had never had these before) and a ceviche for appetizers. Both appetizers were well done and tasted good. My main entrée was the seafood soup/caldo de mariscos. The broth had a little kick to it and there was a large assortment of the seafood. It was really good and I would order it again. There was a LARGE crab leg and a portion of lobster as well. I was really impressed with the crab leg. I have never had that much meat from a crab leg. It was delicious . We also ordered a fish dish, which was recommended by the waiter. It was good and the fish (curvina) was excellent, not overcooked or undercooked. The only setback on the fish dish was the mashed potatoes. They seemed a little cold when the dish came out. The only other setback were the corn tortillas. Somehow they didn't hit the mark on freshness and taste. We travel a lot to various restaurants in the region and most of the time the tortillas are freshly made. We do have a high standard when it comes to homemade tortillas. These tortillas did not impress. The dessert- chocolate cake. Stater Bros. or CaliMax would have been better. No rating for the dessert The waiter was attentive and provided space which I like. He made sure we had everything we needed. Visit Splash and post your experience

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    4.2(125 reviews)
    1.3 km
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    Charley's is a gem just south of Rosarito town center (by car) and a must if you are looking for…read moregood food, good people, and fun karaoke down in Baja! On the menu they are known for their firey hot molcajete meals loaded with shrimp and/or beef and plenty of side dishes to feed the whole table. One of the new owners even came up and introduced himself to us. Great service!

    If you're near Rosarito this place is worth going to. It's a very interesting place. You can eat…read moreupstairs (And you should) it has a bar but also restaurant seating. From upstairs you can see the ocean. This place attracts locals & expat's alike and features karaoke on the weekends. We didn't come on a weekend, we came on a Monday and the place just had a few locals at the bar when we arrived for dinner. The food was really good, we tried too many things because the serving size is HUGE on some dishes like the shrimp molcajete & the carne asada Quesadilla. Either dish could be split between two people. My favorite thing was the fish taco and I could probably eat 2 or 3 if that's all I ordered. Bottom line the food was really good- the ambiance is kinda corky but I liked it. Our waitress was really nice although I wish we would have been warned as to how much food we were ordering- we simply couldn't finish a lot of it! All that said I will definitely go back when in the area, as I mentioned the fish tacos are fantastic! Recommended!! Happy eating!

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