Okay okay I'll admit it. I didn't really get the açaí hype. I'm not a fan of yogurt & somehow just always thought of them as the same. Thankfully one day curiosity got the best of me & I decided to visit Rico's on Pecan ave on a whim. I love Villani's in the same parking lot & now have even more reason to visit. It's easy to always find a place to park & walk right up to the window to order. If it's not busy still walk up to the ordering window and you won't have a problem. It is a little pricey as some others have mentioned, however if you sign up for the rewards program they're often offering specials. Many times this can even be found on their online ordering. The açaí & fresh fruit has always been fresh & tasty. And secretly I love how healthy this treat feels even once I add a dollop of Nutella. PS the iced coffee in the photo is not from Rico's but the bakery next door which is also a must visit. read more

Rico's Acai - build your own bowl (iced coffee from next door) - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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4 stars instead of 5 because most açaí places I have been to have a toppings bar you can choose from to customize your bowls. This place does not, so you don't actually have a visual of all the possibilities. It's also expensive!! My medium size bowl came out to $12!! I ordered the rainbow bowl. Overall- the bowl was good and surprisingly packed with fruit! Everything was fresh and tasted great on a hot day. Service was quick and friendly. Parking lot is shared with Villani. read more

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I love Rico's so much so that it's always a required stop when I come home. When I lived in Charlotte permanently, I came to Rico's every weekday for breakfast and ordered the rainbow bowl (no granola add coconut and honey). It's literally a mouthful of freshness to kick off your day. I've tried other Acai bowls in the area but none compare to Rico's. At about $13 for a bowl It may be pricey but it is certainly worth it. read more

Rico's Acai - Rainbow bowl no granola add honey and unsweetened coconut - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Rico's was my first açaí in NC since moving to Cali. I've been a few times, as it was a rec from a family member who had come a couple of times. I love that it's more of a food truck feel. There are several picnic tables spread out around the area, and some gravel parking. It gives a speakeasy feel as you can't really see it from the road, especially if you're not sure what you're looking for. The building is behind another restaurant, so keep your eyes peeled for a white building with a cute fruit mural. Staff are patient and can provide some solid recs if you're not sure what to get. The menu is quite extensive. I love the rainbow bowl because it has all sorts of fruits and it's not only pretty to look at, but it also tastes good. I would say be aware of the limited parking, you can find street parking across the street, and if it's hot just be aware seating is outside. My first visit the açaí was smooth and so refreshing on a hot day, the last time I went I think the açaí was frozen so it wasn't as smooth. The açaí felt like little chunks of ice instead of that smooth smoothie texture. But the fruit tasted delicious and fresh! Highly recommend a visit, especially because it's around the corner from a pretty walkable neighborhood. read more

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Some of the best açaí we've ever had!!! Only complaint is that they were pricey, but we thought it was worth it. The fruit was incredibly fresh and the service was very friendly. read more

Rico's Acai - Outside - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love me some Ricós, and the Rainbow bowl is my go to! I placed an order and went across the parking lot to grab some desserts. Returned less than 10 mins later and they were still working on my order. That was no big deal, and it came out shortly after. The staff was nice, my Acai bowl was good, and I'd visit again! read more

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Fresh fruit! The rainbow bowl has a good combination of crunchiness with the granola, sweetness with the fruit, and refreshing with the cold açaí. I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. It's a little pricey but the small was satisfying. I think the tiny or mini size would be pretty filling too. read more

Special thanks to my server Landis for exceptional service at Pecan Avenue location. My favorite is the rainbow bowl!!!

Went one morning around 7:30am. I was the only customer at this time. It is a walk up location and you order from the window. The staff was really nice and my bowl was prepared correctly and quickly. There are many add on options. Fairly priced - would return read more

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Tengo viniendo por mas de 1 año y estoy muy contento satisfecho con el servicio y la calidad de este lugar ...100% recomendable. El ambiente super read more

I got a large rainbow bowl with coconut oil and almond butter they barely put any coconut oil. The kiwi's was bad. I had no blueberries on it and they didn't say they was out and it was too many bad strawberries the fruit bowls are not good today and the açai taste water down. I don't know what's going on. read more

So I tried Rico's Açaí at the 7th Street Public Market. I've never had an açaí bowl and always thought it was "too trendy" or "silly." I just didn't understand how that could taste good. Well, I was wrong and now I need to find a place like this near me. I was pleasantly surprised at how tasty this was. I got the protein bowl which was full of granola and peanut/almond butter...even some Nutella thrown in there. There was also hemp seeds and their surprisingly delicious Acai base which was not overly fruity or strong, which I thought it would be. It was delightful. The flavors and textures were perfect together and so filling--I only got a "mini" size and it was plenty! read more

Rico's Acai - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Nice fresh made fruit bowl if your opting for a healthier dessert snack lunch or whatever. I tried the rainbow bowl minus the granola since I have a nut allergy and their granola includes almonds. All fresh sweet juicy fruit - açaí on the bottom topped with pineapple strawberry blueberry kiwi and banana topped with toasted coconut . It was delicious and filling but you didn't feel stuffed. The small is plenty and you will prob still have some for later. They have some cute picnic tables outside since there is no dine in option here. I hear they have a truck also but this location is their brick and mortar location. Service is fast and friendly and it takes them just a few mins to serve up your order I'll be back for sure! read more

I love this place. The concept is fast and efficient. I always recommend the rainbow bowl as it has just about every fruit you could love while also being top quality fruits. I don't get bored eating it because there are so many textures when combined with the açaí, granola, and bananas. You can get full off eating one bowl. Though, you can also treat it as a dessert. read more

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I've lived pretty close to Rico's since it's been there on Pecan but just now stopped there to get breakfast to go today. I have been working from home for so long now that I didn't think about going out but had to go nearby today so the bowls finally happened. They have a window with a menu with made to order bowls offered, sizes (3 of them) and prices. I opted for the mini Butter Bro which was 9.00 and quite large, imo. It had Acai, granola, banana and lots of it, peanut and almond butter with some Nutella and hemp seeds on top. The Berry, mini also 9.00, is also a refreshing option; Acai, granola, banana and your blueberry, blackberry and raspberry trinity. This was perfect after a week of Thanksgiving foods. read more

Rico's Acai - Top; Berry. Bottom; Butter Bro. - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Quaint little location with picnic tables next to a bakery. Southpark location decided to close early with guy sitting next to the fruit bar. Never understand this as it's happened before. I guess if I announced a tall order or had couple people with me, he'd be open. Anywho, I pre-called this location to be sure of the hours. I had to make my order online with this location first. With COVID-19 still around, I got mixed feelings picking up my online order and the worker just slid the window out then plopped my food bag out then shut it back. A bit rough but some people don't realize how it comes off with the minimal greeting. Nevertheless, my rainbow bowl (sml) was good with peanut butter and Nutella added in. read more

Rico's Acai - Rainbow bowl with Nutella & PB (underneath fruit) - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Rico's has several locations in Charlotte. I have always looked at their menu but couldn't fathom the set prices for fruit. And then one day I did. I visited their location on Pecan Ave and the Panther Bowl caught my eye after an intense summer day at work. The blueberries were perfectly sweet, granola, acai, half coconut flakes, and oil. The bowl was refreshing and the small size is appropriate for one person. I have returned since my first review and order a large Panther Bowl, the perfect combination for two adults or one with a large appetite. read more

Rico's Acai - Panther Bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Perfection at its best! This is the tiny rainbow bowl no banana add Nutella and coconut it's the absolute best! read more

Rico's Acai - Tiny rainbow bowl add Nutella and coconut - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Let me start off by saying that the fruit is so fresh. Like they put so much fruit and they're so so so good. The layering of the bowl is perfect. Let me start from the top to bottom shall we? First you start with the fresh fruits covering this bowl, you then go into the creamy peanut butter. You got a little deeper and you touch the açaí mix. It also has a crunch to it, but it's a mix of icy crunch and the frozen soft berries in it. With it ending with the crunchy and tasty granola at the bottom. Once you scoop every layer of this beautiful bowl and lay it on your tastebuds you get a hint of the peanut butter, along with the semi sweet of the açaí , with the tartness of the fruits.... and that little crunch of the granola. It all ties and wraps itself into this explosion of flavors. I'm a fan, thank you for this creation. It's not just an açaí bow, it's a Rico açaí bowl. read more

Rico's Acai - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

OMG I am a new fan . Never had an Acai bowl , a friend recommended I try this place . I had the rainbow bowl ! It's amazingly addictive. So fresh and so yummy read more

Place is a rip off. The size of this container is what you put a side of Mac and cheese in from YAFO. And that Mac and cheese is $1.99. I just paid over $14 read more

Rico's Acai - This was over $14. Place is a rip. All the employees must hate working here because no matter who it is, they're always rude. - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Barely an açaí or granola and what happened to signature bowls with Nutella, honey, and coconut flakes included ??? Instead of paying for that separately. read more

Decided to go on my day off to enjoy a bowl and I am highly disappointed. Found hair in my bowl and I'm bald so I know it's not mine... I paid to enjoy, not pluck hair. Ehhhhhhh read more

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Good but overpriced. I cant believe these things cost as much as a steak. 20% Acai / 80% toppings read more

Acai bowls are my new "thing" for the summer since I am reducing my dairy intake. Here's what I love about Rico's...they are friendly, made to order, always fresh and clearly determined to grow their business. I can respect any business that does business out of the food truck while on the grounds of the future brick and mortar location. That's determination! The rainbow bowl is refreshing! Made from real fruit, it is a beautiful combination of your favorite fruits...strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, raspberries, kiwi and bananas (they were out on my visit). The frozen Acai purée makes for the perfect cool summer treat. The next time I think I will try it with almond butter instead of granola. The granola takes away from the Acai. It appears to be a good way for a business to cut cost. Granola mixed with Acai purée makes for less purée. For $10 a bowl...I can do without the granola. I plan to test the entire menu through the summer. read more

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The açaí itself is great. I've worked at multiple açaí bowl/ smoothie places and I'd say this is the best base I've had. But what goes wrong is they don't listen, plus they give you literally no açaí. The point of an açaí bowl is to eat açaí. If I wanted a bowl of fruit I'd order that. The first time I went to the shop and ordered and the girl just stared at me while I ordered then asked me to repeat the whole thing again as she actually then got up to put my order in. She didn't listen because they put a whole banana on there. This time I ordered the same bowl with JUST strawberry as my fruit and got this. Granola on bottom to take up space and a whole MOUND of fruit. They're cheap with the açaí and it's honestly a waste of fruit because it all went in the trash. What if I was allergic to the banana? Like come on. read more

Rico's Acai - This is after I ate what little açaí there was - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Rico's from the food truck is my #1 location of choice!! It sounds silly to say one location is better then the others but really it is. I've been coming to Rico's for a while not and never wait longer then 5 minutes for bowl to be fresh and full! I tried the new location in Elizabeth a few weeks ago and waited 30 minutes for my bowl. Went back to the food truck 2 weeks later and waiting 3 minutes! They are so quick! Either way the bowls are truly the best in Charlotte, I've tried many other places and this places makes me come back. There is so much fruit and portion sizes are very generous. They easily have the best! They also have good prices for what you receive. My personal favorite bowl is the rainbow bowl and for 75 cents more I choose to add peanut butter! They have lots of add ons to add extra flavors! read more

Rico's Acai - Rainbow bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I first learned about Rico's Acai at a Yelp event probably over a year ago. They really did us well at the event. I thought for sure they might be kicking it up a notch to try and build a following. I was wrong. That quality has held through to now. This little acai trailer located conveniently just a step out of Plaza Midwood is perfect. Plenty of space and secluded perfectly from the jam and jive right there on the other side of the bridge. You can step away from booze and fried food for a rejuvenating bowl o' goodness. I love the rainbow bowl - rows of strawberry, mango, pineapple, kiwi and blueberry lie across a pile of sliced bananas, frozen acai and granola. I've yet to find a sweet treat SO delicious that doesn't make me feel like a worthless pile o' crap after consuming it. This stuff is amazing! They don't seem to get much attention here though. It's a shame considering how great they are. But I imagine most folks can't bring themselves to pay $10 for a small bowl of this. (I think acai is actually pretty expensive stuff by itself, never mind all the fresh fruit.) Even for me it sort of falls into the luxurious indulgence category. If they were getting slammed though, the parking lot they're in here could handle it at least. read more

No flavor from the Açaí & not much Nutella in the bowl. Strawberries were very sour. Açaí was crumbly and hard. Taste like dish detergent and they were very stingy with the Nutella. Extremely expensive for much of nothing I threw the whole bowl away. read more

Rico's Acai - Brazil "The Classic" very bland, all the fruit taste the same. - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Good stop! Service was quick and friendly. In my humble opinion the ingredients are from a trusted food source. Now it's definitely one of my choice mobile service food providers for when I head to NC, for next time. The operation follows strict sanitary standards, according to what I observed. From a meal I had to eat rushed from this establishment, Im confident I won't get food poisoning. Good atmosphere. Now the bowls are a good size, enough to save some for later. Depending on the size you can share... or if you want to... choice is yours. Happy feasting! read more

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Omgahhh they have officially changed my views on açaí bowls. I got the rainbow bowl and it was just so amazing. All the fruit was fresh. I added Nutella to my bowl and it added an extra wow factor. The Nutella got hard but it reminded me of chocolate so tasty. I forgot to take picture because i literally dived right into eating i was so hungry. I definitely will be going back here for my açaí fix. read more

I love Rico's Acai and the fact that it is closer to where I live than the 7th street location really makes it easier to satisfy my weekly cravings :) The bowls are made to order with fresh fruit and toppings with the frozen Acai & granola as the base. Due to the fact that they are made to order, the wait times can be longer as they usually have 1-2 employees working at a time. There isn't any seating so you will need to take your bows to go or eat in your car. Rico's Acai is perfect treat to indulge in between meals or as a meal on its own! Super fresh, Super healthy & Super Tasty :) read more

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I love this place. The rainbow bowl is my favorite with Nutella and no coconut flakes. Perfect on any day. read more

Rico's Acai - Rainbow bowl - Food Trucks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina