Finally found a place that makes 'real' shredded beef tacos. Not the pre-made taco shells. They also have excellent chips and salsa. Haven't tried much else but will bring the family back and sample some more items. read more

The food was hot, fast and very good. I completely recommend. Not the most authentic Mexican food I've had, but I enjoyed it and would definitely go back again! read more

Senor Ric's - G. Stuffed Sopapilla without cheese - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

had the best service and good food waiter attentive to our needs . kept drinks and hot chips coming. got our order and quickly got our food - which was delicious read more

If you like Casa Bonita's food, but want a calmer atmosphere, this is probably the place for you. The quick turnaround from seating to serving ensures quick turnaround, but getting food that's mostly cold to lukewarm despite the scalding hot serving plates was a pretty good turn off. At least their servers were attentive and quick. read more

I lived in Aurora from 1996 to 2018. This is my wife's favorite Mexican Food restaurant. While I prefer Chubbys for Mexican this is very good. The food itself is good, not great but good. The atmosphere is great and the bar is wonderful. The staff is always friendly and proficient. Its reasonably priced and you'll enjoy yourself. I have a lot of family memories in the place. read more

I took my friend out for an early Mothers Day lunch, we both ordered the same thing and questioned the waiter (Martine) about substituting the Red sauce which came with it, for Green Chile. He stated it's $1.49, which is WHAT the menu read and we then placed our order. Well, when the bill came they are trying to charge me for EACH enchilada that got smothered (which was 6 ) ...... WTF, who does this? The waiter, Martine said he explained this to us, BUT he didn't so when I asked for a manager we watch as he told the little old skinny looking lady what the issue was about and now here she comes. LONG story short she has NO customer service skills and wants to argue, I don't have time for that (and I'm GOOD with this place ) . I repeated the issue and she confirmed that it's $1.49 but NO WHERE on the menu does it say, $1.49 EACH to smother an enchilada. PUT IN ON YOUR MENU, I feel like Senor Ric STOLE from me. I paid the bill but, if they think I'm coming back they can HOLD THEIR BREATH. I don't want to be hustled, and then again I might show UP just to give the SKINNY OLD LADY and Martine the COLORADO Blues for trying to hustle people. read more

Delicious carnitas, prepared just the way we like them. Also enjoyed the smothered tamales. Very good value

The portions here are HUGE. I ordered from their lunch menu and only finished a section of it because it was a lot. They also give you complimentary chips and salsa. Food here is okay, but nothing to be amazed by. Inside of the restaurant is a bit outdated, but can get the authentic vibe from their decorations. Lots of tables and room so people are spaced out if you dine-in. read more

Fave Restaurant!!! Been going here since I was a child with my grandma!! You guys are awesome sauce and I hope you guys stay open!! The servers are always friendly, and I have yet to have had a bad experience here. read more

Service was great the food could be better they have solutely have a great happy hour if you are a drinker I have the shrimp fajitas read more

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Margaritas were great! Food not so much. Order was all messed up and not very good. Loved the atmosphere and style of the restaurant. Won't be ordering to go from here again though. Great staff very friendly. read more

Food less than average, jar salsa, weak margs, rude managers/owners. Will not go back

This used to be a great restaurant, maybe they teat the dine in customers better. I ordered a chimichanga and a side of queso. I was charged for two entrees. If you do not have an item available for a side say so. I no longer can recommend this restaurant. read more

We went as a group of 9 for Mother's Day. Service was good... no issues, however, the food was just very bland. I really wanted huevos rancheros and was shocked that it wasn't even on the menu. The salsa didn't even taste as good as jarred salsa from the store. The food was lacking the flavor and spice that I love from Mexican food. My sons kids meal (chicken nuggets) were awful. He wouldn't even eat them. The only upside? The horchata was pretty good. Probably won't be returning. read more

Dropped our food on the floor in front of us and didn't discount our meal. I was hoping to give this place more than two stars because the food was pretty good and the waiters were friendly but we didn't have a great experience. As soon as our food came out the waiter accidentally dropped the entire tray of food on the floor. We were sympathetic and understood that mistakes happen. We had to wait for them to remake our food, which was fine. We didn't want the waiter who dropped our food to get in trouble but they told him to go home. We had at least hoped he would still get to work there. Then they handed us the bill without offering to discount it all. I understand that mistakes happen but we had to wait all over again for our food to be made and the least they could do is take 10% off. If this had happened at any other restaurant, more would have been done to keep us happy as customers. read more

Got the cucumber & jalapeno cocktail = holy sh!t this is good. Excellent customer service. read more

Senor Ric's - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Consistent, quality food has come out of this place for decades! A Ric's platter will always hit the spot for me. Hope this place is in aurora forever read more

Been told about this place for many years but have never been. I'm a sucker for free chips and salsa although the salsa wasn't quite spicy enough for my taste. I got the combo #1 with two chicken enchiladas and rice and beans. TONS of food for $10 and if you're looking for American style Mexican it won't disappoint. Good service and friendly staff although the decor has most likely been the same since they opened in the 80s. Overall, if you are looking for a good, affordable, family friendly Tex Mex restaurant you won't be disappointed! read more

Senor Ric's - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

Great service and great queso! The chips are always hot and good. My drink was never empty. I would recommend the enchiladas.

My family has frequented this restaurant for over 30 years and we have never been disappointed about the food or service.

I ordered a combination plate for take out. The meal tasted wonderful! This restaurant is doing an excellent job during the pandemic. I would highly recommend Senor Ric's if you need a restaurant to order from during the stay at home order. After it is over, I can't wait to get back to their fantastic happy hour! Note: I would take my own pen next time - just to be safe. read more

Ordered tacos and margaritas from Señor Ric's for dinner tonight and they did not disappoint! Great friendly service and amazing food!! My only complaint is they forgot my chips and salsa. Everything else is fantastic! read more

Senor Ric's - Chicken 2 Taco Combo Special - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

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Absolutely love Señor Ric's Mexican restaurant. My husband and I have been coming here for about 11 years for our date night, family functions and friend hang out place. It's our go to for the best quick dinner & coldest beer in CO, literally! Love the bean dip, salsa, fajita smothered burrito with green Chile and wings( extra sauce). We love the management and our favorite bar tender Pedro to the max read more

My family and I have been eating at Senor Ric's for at least 20 years. I have never been disappointed. Lets elaborate a little..... The owners and the staff are all very friendly and very good at thier jobs. We are always greated and treated like family. The atmosphere is cozy and quite appropriate. Stucko walls, tropical plants, authentic music, what else could you ask for? The bar is very nice as well. TV's always tuned to local sporting events, great happy hours (2fers) endless chips, salsa, bean dip and queso. A great place to watch a game or gather for a work or family event. The food is always spot on. The best description is Colorado Mexican. It's not authentic mexican by any means, but it doesnt claim to be either. And to call it Tex-Mex wouldnt be approprate either. They have a unique style of food and I really think that is what they are going for! Kudos! The Green Chili is like none I've ever had. I consider myself an authority on Green Chili. I make my own and have tasted just about every varity there is to try. SR's Chili is a pork chili, very thick and very tasty! I always begin my meals with a bowl and two tortillias. I only wish it was a little hotter as I like my chili very spicy! The Salsa is very good as well. Always fresh, chilled and plentyful. Again though, I wish it wee a bit spicier. The Guacamole is excellent as well. My wife and I really enjoy the Quacamole tostadas! Yum! The drinks are always good and the variety of Margaritas is superb. IMO, The folks at Senor Ric's have hit a home run. and the best part is that it is always consistant. You canalways count on your favorite dish tasting just like you knew it would. For all you doubters and negative reviewers, lets face facts here, you dont stay in business for as long as Ric's has by serving bad food. The parking lot is always full for a reason. Do yourself afavor and go back with an open mind. Dont go there with a preconceived notion of what you want it to be, enjoy it for what it is, delicious! -MK =] read more

Senor Ric's is Mr. Mixer and my biweekly date night place. Not that we have a schedule. But we kind of do. And often, we end up at Senor Rics. First of all, you can sit in the bar area. No big deal, right? Except you get all the self-serve chips and salsa you can eat. And I can eat a lot of salsa. Because of this laxity with the salsa, Mr. Mixer and I usually share a Ric's platter and a pitcher of margaritas for dinner. Bonus points for a cheap meal! The Ric's platter is good, though. Two mini tacos, two mini flautas, two mini beef chimichangas and three miniature pollo magnificos surround a little bowl of green chili. OMG-- EVERYTHING IS SO FREAKING TINY AND ADORABLE!!! Ok, now that's out of my system. Everything is pretty yummy, too. The chili is spicy and peppery. The chimis are topped with melty cream cheese. Guac on the flautas. We like it all. I haven't had anything else there in a very long time. One recommendation: get an upgrade on your margaritas. The house margaritas are just too full of sweet and sour; they make my tummy hurt. The Baja margs are good. read more

Have been going to this place since 1981 when it was the only building out in it's location for 2 miles. Back then it was called Chi Chi's. The staff are highly professional. I love the enchilada's (beef). read more

Senor Ric's - B. Sullins, Lakewood, CO. - Mexican Near Me - Aurora, Colorado

An old friend of ours stopped by to see our new house this afternoon. After hanging out for a while, we decided to get something to eat. The 3 of us piled into the car and started driving down Mississippi. My boyfriend and I had passed Senor Ric's a few times and had mentioned wanting to try it (being the fans of Mexican cuisine that we are) and our friend was in, so Senor Ric's it was! We were promptly seated in a tall booth that made me feel like queen of the jungle restaurant. The decor was filled with plants, dimly lit and pretty darn cool. I liked the atmosphere. Chips & salsa were brought to us immediately, bonus! However, their salsa was meh... I've had better. We happened to venture in during happy hour so we indulged. Their basic margarita was pretty freakin' good for a basic bottom shelf drink! This was by far the high point of the evening. The chimichangas were the Tuesday night special, so that's what I got. We waited a long time for food. They weren't that busy and my boyfriend and I were enjoying our conversation with our friend so it wasn't a big deal, but it should be noted that it took too long to feed us. Now, for the food. I have to give it a big fat MEH! The black beans tasted weird, the chili wasn't very good and the chimichanga was soggy & not crispy at all. The chicken tasted good. Mostly moist, but a few dry spots. Overall, the food did not impress me. Mexican is one of my favorites! I was disappointed. The service was A+! The young man (he had to have been in high school still) was very good. The busser even brought us more chips & salsa before we completely ran out and was quick on the draw with the water / iced tea refills! Nice job on the service, Senor Ric's! I wouldn't mind going back for happy hour for another margarita or two, but to actually eat a meal? Probably not. The hunt for fantastic Mexican in Aurora continues! read more

mini chimi's...that's all you really need to know. We have been going to this place for years. Every time we make our way out to Colorado this is one stop that we always make. My grandfather introduced me to Senor Ric's. He always orders baskets of the mini chimi's, mixed of course with pork, chicken and beef. They serve them with this cream cheese jalapeno dip that works perfectly. I have sampled a lot of the menu. The green chili is absolutely perfect. Slightly spicy and covered with cheese. I prefer it in a burrito. The Mexican fajita pizza is impressive as well. The chili rellenos are so crispy. They dip them in the traditional egg batter but also wrap them in an egg roll wrapper and then deep fry that... pure goodness. The beans here beat any re fried beans I have ever tasted and I love me some re fried beans. They almost tasted like they were cooked with a ham hock or some other smokey meat product. small tip...go during happy hour, order a margarita and then smile when they bring you out two... happy hour rocks :-) read more

This is my favorite Mexican place in Denver. The "Pollo Magnifico" is amazing. "A deep fried burrito filled with spicy chicken, then smothered with Mexican cream cheese and topped with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses." Unbelievable. Great chips and salsa too! read more

We lunched here yesterday. I love the big dining area...the Mexican music and the cleanliness. The service was great ! Very attentive. Our drinks ,salsa and chips were replenished without asking or waiting. I nearly filled up on those alone because they were so fresh and tasty. Everyone at our table ordered the Ric's platter...I ordered the taco salad. Some members of our party felt the green chili was a bit spicy...but I tasted it and I thought it was very good. The salad was huge and good. I will be back. Love this place! read more

I am only giving this 1 star b/c I have to give it at least 1. If it were up to me I would not give it any!!! The chips and hot sauce were okay. But, the food was terrible!!!! I will NEVER eat there again! YUCK! read more

I had the worst experience eating at this place for the 1st time I don't know how the other people have been going there for 30 years. Never ever going back there also they don't ever deserve 1 star. read more

The best way I can describe this place is by saying it reminds me of some of the large Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas or Austin. Multi-room sunken floors raised dining platforms and decorative walls make the interior completely classic--almost like a hotel lobby in old Acapulco. Plenty of staff on hand including managers. Fast service. My friend got two for one Margaritas before 8 p.m. and said they were very good (I don't drink). The fajita platter will feed three adults, I promise. The beef and chicken has been grilled and seasoned to perfection, and it's very tender. The parking lot is huge and has a canopy covered drop off location at the front door. The parking lot is is well-lit and this building is large--it seems would be great for a banquet or large party. read more

Eehhh! It's just ok. I specifically went because a friend said she had been and really liked the fajitas. I took my family, I tried the fajitas and they were alright. Just ok. I had a plate full of onions...with a little steak and a couple shrimp. Flavor was good though. My daughter, who usually loves all things Mexican Food said she never wants to go back. She had the small nachos. They were BIG! She just wasn't a fan. read more

I'm a native Texan and I've been eating at Señor Ric's regularly (weekly on average) for 14 years. When we first arrived in Denver (Aurora) we were quick to sample various local Mexican restaurants in order to find a "home". Loosely speaking, the Mexican places around here break down into 3 categories: 1. National chains (On The Border seems to be the only one remaining -- and even though they are from Texas -- meh.) 2. Colorado Mexican restaurants (Armadillo and various other 1-off restaurants similar to it) -- with a focus on smothered burritos and green chili, but whose watery unspicy salsa, boring enchiladas, tacos, and other fare are somewhere between uninteresting and horrible. 3. The insanely good no-frills take-out places up on Federal Blvd. Señor Ric's is none of these. It is, instead, the closest thing to a family Tex-Mex restaurant I've found in Colorado. It still can't hold a torch to most of the places back home, but it tries. Yes, the food is predominantly unhealthy, cheese covered, fat fried, etc, but damn it's good! The service is always great here -- and since I've eaten here around 700 times and counting, I consider myself an authority on this topic. Salsa lovers -- the regular salsa here is good, but make sure to ask for their hot salsa (salsa picosa) and mix it with the regular stuff. Mmmmm mmmm good! read more

Yes, the green chili is very good. Senor Ric's continues to be consistently good, if not great!

Holy tamale what a dump! The interior hasn't been updated since MASH was playing in prime time, and the place is covered in grime from top to bottom. I came here with my family for lunch last week and was blown away by the fact that this place is still in business. It took our waiter thirty minutes just to take our drink order, then another twenty minutes to bring us our drinks, then another thirty minutes to take our order. 1.5 hours later, our food arrived. The food is on a completely different scale of unknown origins and disgust. I ordered a smothered burrito with a beef taco and a chicken flauta. The only thing edible on the plate was the flauta. I couldn't even get through two bites of the burrito and had to give that up because the taste was so awful, I just couldn't bring myself to eat it. The taco was made up of mystery meat that did not taste like beef at all. I have no idea what they used for refried beans, but they were not refried beans, more like strained bean mystery concoction. To top it off, me, my sister and my niece were sick not long after we ate the food. My niece was nauseous all day, I had stomach cramps, and my sister had prescription-strength indigestion. This seriously has to be the absolute WORST Mexican food I have ever had in Colorado! I am from there, so I grew up eating some of the best Mexican food in the country, but Senor Ric's is not Mexican food at all! Taco Bell has better food than Senor Ric's. Do yourself a favor and avoid this place at all cost. It is overpriced, the service is terrible, and the food is disgusting. Check out La Casa del Rey in Commerce City or Las Delicious in Denver....both have amazing food! read more

Fantastic food, awesome management... Been going here for years! The fajitas are great!

Haven't been here in years but decided to go today for lunch. The restaurant was not busy at all. The service was good and staff was very friendly and attentive. The chips and salsa was good, and menu had a big variety. There is gluten free as well which is also appreciated. The food was quickly out and good. Very authentic and generous helpings. The beans and rice are excellent but the guacamole is not very good. Overall it was a good experience and would return. read more

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The BEST mexican food in Colorado! I've been going to this place ever since I was a little girl. Whenever I am in the mood for Mexican this is where I go! It's a little pricey, especially the drinks (A soda costs you $2.50 I think, and it's equivalent to a kid's size anywhere else), but with the food you get enough that you'll have dinner left over for that night. Their chips and sopapillas are to die for! Fun environment, great service and amazing food! read more