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Rico's Chicken

3.3 (80 reviews)
Open • 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Really? You thought delivering this was okay?!  The chicken and rice were good.
Holden A.

You really thought delivering this was a good move?! No pride in your cooking? The rice and beans were good.

Morcilla and Chicarrones
Laurie G.

I had a great experience today. Took my Mom for lunch. Seated quick in the outside seating they set up which was clean and cute. Ordered Morcilla and Chicarrones for appetizer. Yum! The Morcilla was very good, not spicy. Also the Chicarrones were perfectly fried and crispy (not dried out like some places). We split a combo which was half chicken, salad and rice and beans. Perfect amount of food for 2 people and our bill was decently priced. Oh & before I forget the classic Peruvian green sauce.. Amazing !

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Nina F.

I walked in and the place is so cute! They only take cash!!!! It's a narrow entrance that opens up into a slightly larger dining area. I'm not sure about the restroom situation since I didn't need to use it. Food came out piping hot, flavorful, and nothing short of delicious. BUT! there was a hair on the table that wasn't mine. It could of been a previous person sitting there or the waitress that didn't have her hair tied. :/ Other than that, everything was awesome.

Unwanted picante! $5 hot sauce I didn't want.
Lula L.

I have to say this is the only reason why I'm writing is because this is the 10-20x this has happened! I always order the family combo I switch out the fries and get tostones and I always always ORDER IN SPANISH. And I always order the garlic sauce. the crazy part is that I don't just order 1 order that includes 3 cups I ordered 3 which should be 9 cups!!! What do I get? No garlic sauce or extra hot sauce or no sauces at all, or they make me pay and only give me 3 tiny cups. Today I did my regular order and the lady on the phone said we offer that sauce small tube for $5. The order gets her and I only of hot sauce!!!!! Wtf!!!! Heres the worst part. I call upset and the same lady picks up and tells me, "no you order hot sauce." Lady how are you going to tell me I ordered something I don't like. Are you serious? Then she tells me, I'll have the delivery guy bring you the sauce but you have to give us the hot sauce back. I told her take the sauce I don't want it. Now here's the kicker. Another lady calls me back to tell me I have to give the sauce back. Like really?! Let me tell youR chicken is dry!!!! It may have flavor but it's like eating the Desert!

Rice and Beans
Joanne K.

I should have checked the reviews on this place before dining here. Originally we drove to kantu however they were closing so i decided to try rico's. I figured you can't go wrong with pollos a la brasa. Apparently you can! This is by far the driest rotisserie chicken i've ever had in my life! And i've had a lot. And i used to work at a peruvian restaurant! The bandeja paisa was also mediocre. Nothing special in terms of flavor. I guess the best part would be the portion size. But if the flavor isn't good then what's the point? I also hate having to write this review because we are going through a pandemic and i know businesses are struggling as it is. But i would be upset if i spent money on mediocre food. To top it off the waitress refused to give us tap water cause she wanted to make money off of us. I don't believe in paying for water especially when nyc tap water is better then poland spring. At least they didnt tack on the gratuity like most latin restaurants do.

Abigale L.

We love this place! Everything was so good and fresh! And service was great! We love there grilled meat!

Antonella H.

I loveee this place !!! Has the best food I had try in middle village ! Honestly im happy I love sooo close t this place . The bandeja paisa is one of my favorite plates and my bf always ask for the same plate . I love their staff super friendly and I always feel welcome . Def a gold place hidden in middle village

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8 months ago

Food did not taste good. The rice was hard as anything, did not seem like it was even cooked. The food was expensive too.

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2 years ago

no mandan cubiertos ni picante pero si son buenos para cobrar!! tener poco más de conciencia

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75.00 for food delivery, 1 1/2 hour later finally arrived with missing food, and spilled drinks.

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I loveeee this place. Great food for good price and there pink sauce is crazy good. I usually get the lunch special

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6 years ago

I love this place and the food! Want a good home cooked food vibe made by the best, order from here! Plus, support small businesses :)

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I got addicted to this place after going there once. I love the people which could not be kinder. Also the food is out of this world .

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4.3(22 reviews)
1.9 mi•Ridgewood

Came here for the first time in passing and omg I want to return a million times…read more Their shrimp ceviche is BOMBBBBBB. The service was top notch and the employees were welcoming and friendly . Ruby was my bartender and the two ladies that were servers were sooooo friendly omg. I felt like family even though it was my first time here . Diana was the best ! I would return anytime

This is the spot…read more This is the spot for a huge platter of delicious Colombian food, perhaps before you go dance it off at the nearby Knockdown Center. I'm not going to pretend that I am the best person to determine what an authentic Colombian experience is (never had the pleasure of visiting Colombia), but if this isn't it, I can't imagine what they're missing. The staff speaks to you in Spanish exclusively, which made me glad one of my boys is Honduran. The TVs all over the place are playing what appear to be Colombian music videos that were made in the 80s featuring old men and attractive young women. They've got buckets of Colombian beer and frosted mugs so cold that the beer turned to slush around the sides. They've got a platter called the Bandeja la Berraca that consists of rice, beans, steak, plantains, eggs, avocado salad, little corn cakes, blood sausage, other sausage (amazing), and a giant side of chicharron. Eat and drink to you're bursting, while adorable Colombian kids run around the place. And rejoice that you live in NYC, where these things can be had.

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4.1(164 reviews)
2.8 mi•Woodside
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I love Colombian Food and the one of my favorite dishes is their bandeja paisa…read more This is my go to dish when ordering in a Colombia restaurant. Took the entire family to this place for a birthday celebration . They were great in accommodating all of us. The service was good and quick. The food hit the spot when you are craving the chicarrón. If you know you know. The rest of the family order from their seafood menu very delicious and will go back. Need to take pics next time.

I used to LOVE THIS PLACE . I had rated it 4 previously. I…read morehad rated 4 I've been here countless times and ALWAYS order the same thing and always sit in the same place. They know me. Consistency in recipes AND presentation is crucial. I went in tonight, expecting the same flavors, appearance, as I've always had. Tonight was especially awful, food AND service . The meat was completely cooked on a cast iron pan , instead of browned on the grill then placed in the pan . If not it braises and not grills ( initial moisture ), The onions were not even soft, previously always translucent The potatoes weren't roasted on the pan with the meat, they were deep fried separately and put on the plate . They used to be Roasted with the meat .Normally the meat is charred and as it sets on the platter AuJus drips out for the onions to cook in. Service was abysmal. She never came to the table after the entree was brought. I asked for Flan and coffee. The flan came, coffee didn't come till much later. There was WAY TO MUCH SOCIALIZING. Two waitress were talking and not looking up to see me waving like a motorist Stuck waiting for AAA. The chef had me and one other table, of an adult and a child. Actions like this by employees have a direct impact on the business. I don't complain, but as much as I've loved this place, I'd never go back. STOP GOOFING OFF CHEF, AND THE Two ladies on the floor. Such a shame, No ignoring customers just to chat with fellow employees. I am a retired Personal Chef, I Only expect CONSISTENCY. Remember: Specials are the chefs chance to recreate and create. One must NEVER change recipes regulars are used too

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We've passed by this restaurant so many times and always said we'd eventually give it a try. This…read morepast weekend, we finally did! We were actually surprised it wasn't busier for a Saturday, but that worked out great for us since our party of four (2 adults and 2 kids) was seated right away. The menu was available on an iPad, which made browsing easy. I ordered the grilled chicken with rice, beans, and sweet plantains. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. My husband ordered the chicken with a white sauce and really enjoyed his meal as well. My older daughter loved her grilled steak so much that she had to take some home for later! My youngest kept it simple with chicken fingers, which she happily finished. They also offer fresh juices. The girls ordered mango and strawberry juices, and both were delicious. One thing we thought was really cool was that the TVs played the music videos for the songs that were playing throughout the restaurant, which added a fun atmosphere. Before leaving, we checked out the bakery section and picked up a Nutella croissant and a chocolate loaf. The girls absolutely loved both treats! The staff was attentive and friendly throughout our visit, making the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, we had a great meal and will definitely be coming back.

Been here twice and I've had excellent service and food! Restaurant is spacious and nicely…read moredecorated (v-day during our visit). They have large screen TVs for what I assume is to host sports watching. They have paper and digital menu which is helpful to make selections, however the digital menu isn't fully complete with pics yet. I think the quality of food is top notch having tried other Colombian restaurants in the area. Particularly loved the calentado and freshness of chorizo and all other items included in my desayuno Raices pictured here. Can also come in an grab a quick bite -- pandebono, boñuelo, empanada. etc -- its all very tasty. Would recommend. Wish they had one closer to the city!

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3.5(17 reviews)
1.7 mi•Maspeth

Food: 4.5/5 Authentic Colombian cuisine. Everything was…read moreexceptional! From the Chicharon to the costellas (ribs). The portions were generous and I devoured my leftovers! Service: 5/5 We were well taken care of during our dining experience. The staff is friendly and the food is brought out in a timely manner. Ambiance: 4/5 Chill and laid back. An awesome place to spend quality time and share a nice hearty meal. Good for families, friends and even solo diners.

We drove all the way out to Maspeth because I was craving lechon and once I saw the pictures online…read moreof Lechoneria New York 1, we immediately got on the highway. Street parking was pretty easy to find, as it was on a mostly residential street. The place was basically empty when we got there with about 2 tables occupied. The menu says one price but they charged us a different price. On the menu, there is a very small sticker that says "prices are subject to change" in Spanish but was not communicated to us until I pointed out the price difference. There is also a surcharge for credit card. Their dish la lechona Colombiana was quite unique, you're presented with a piece of the skin on top of a bed of fried rice consisting of beans and lechon meat with an arepa on the side. The skin was definitely very crispy and flavorful but I really wished there was more of it. The chaufa tasted a bit old, with rough pieces of pork. My boyfriend agreed that we both preferred lechon with the meat intact. It was his first time trying bandeja paisa whereas I grew up with it and had it for many years from different restaurants in different cities. He liked the amount of protein in it, however he didn't really like the overall taste as much. He didn't like that the carne asada was so chewy and hard to cut, not to mention we were charged an extra $2 for it (before tax + surcharge) and wished we had just kept the original carne molida it came with. As for the chicharron, I liked the portion they provided. However, it had the same problem as the carne asada except worse. The chicharron was so frustratingly chewy that I was at war with it for so long before I finally gave up and decided to wait until we get home to throw it into the air fryer to crisp it back up. For context, we ate the food right away since we were nowhere near home so the chicharron and carne asada really should not be chewy at all. As for the rest of the bandeja; the chorizo was juicy and flavorful, the platano was alright (nothing wrong with it, I just prefer my platano maduro to be more soft), the aguacate was borderlining going bad and was probably refrigerated for that reason, the fried egg and white rice was decent, and both arepas were room temperature (this varies by restaurant, but typically arepas are best served warm or slightly grilled before serving - for those not as familiar with Colombian food, it's like eating a room temp tortilla vs a nice warm tortilla - it really makes a difference!). Overall, the meal was halfway decent (good in portion size, OK in taste, bad in texture) but we would've appreciated more transparency with the pricing. I noticed a couple other reviews mentioning hidden charges so definitely heads up on that.

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A small cozy cafe that offers great Colombian food and pastries. We tried the empanadas that were…read morecrispy and the filling was also very tasty. We grabbed a regular bandeja paisa and and a mini one and even the mini one was a huge portion! The chicharron was my favorite! Meaty and golden to perfection. The beans were also very good. The dish came with a perfect balance of everything. The lady behind the counter was very attentive and answered all our questions.

Amazing food, but bad service when it comes to watching any sports game. The tvs were not…read moresynchronized, and the only tv with volume was all the way near the bathrooms, spoiling me what happened all the time. The service felt slow and unprofessional. We asked for a bucket of beer and we only received six cold beer with no bucket. Ik they may have ran out of buckets due to the amount of people ordering it, but at least mentioning it before or explaining it once they put the beers on our table. We also asked for the check 10 minutes before the game ended, and we just saw the waitress walking back and forth into the kitchen and out of it. Finally, she took a glance over our table and remembered we asked for it. Waitress at this restaurant should be better trained and have a better synchronized system with the tvs. Not recommended if you're going to see a sports game.

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Rico's Chicken - colombian - Updated October 2026

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