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Yaaaaassssss Tacos Rick-o! Thank you for my delicious birria tacos and fried plantains. Whew! As a huge fan of Hoppin', going there to try Tacos Rick-o was a very easy decision. I've been wanting to try birria tacos for months now and I genuinely enjoyed them. Customer service was spot on, everyone was very nice and helpful. It didn't take long for my food to come out, piping hot and delicious! Whatever combo you try was a win: tacos alone, tacos dipped in soup, just the soup alone, plantain dipped in soup....it goes on and on for a gal who likes dipping her food in yumminess. All of it was delectable and I will be back many times. Definitely a taco spot worth checking out!
Awesome food truck in the Hoppin' back patio. You have to enter hoppin in order to get to the food truck. It was packed because of the ncaa final four game. The food truck line was long but went by really quick. Once you order, they text you when the food is ready. Only took about 20 minutes which is fast for how many orders they were doing. There is a lot of seating in the patio to eat. I ordered the birria tacos. They were AMAZING!! They were the best birria tacos I've had so far. They were so flavorful and loaded with meat and cheese! You get 3 with a lot of consume to dip them in. I also got a side of plantains and they were really good. They come with a smoky sauce, which I didn't really like but I prefer plantains on their own. The fries were really good too! They were crispy. Overall, everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back and try the wings, quesadillas and bowls!
Solid selection to go along with your passion for craft brew The Tacos Rick-O food truck prompted us to stop by and check out Hoppin' for our evening. My bride ordered the Lime Chicken ($10) and said it was fine but didn't seem to have the lime flavor she was expecting. I ordered the Mexi Bowl ($10) and really enjoyed the combination! We also ordered the chips and salsa ($3) and thought they were definitely worth it. Smooth ordering and pick up process via texting...worked great.
Been hearing great things about this truck and finally got a chance to try. Several things on the menu looked appealing but I decided to go with the Birria tacos because I hadn't tried them yet. Person taking my order said that is one of their top sellers. There was no line and my wait was less than 10 minutes. I do wish this came with a side, but they are available to purchase in the side so I grabbed some French fries. The tacos were good, but with all the hype around this dish (not just at this business) I wanted more. The consume was super flavorful but the tacos seemed average. I definitely ate them, but next time I'll probably order something different. Staff was friendly, I'd return.
Their food truck was right at Carolina outlet mall. They have scan to menu. Their menu has lots of options. Got their veggie bowl and Street tacos. Veggie bowl was okay, would have liked some jalapeños and cheese in it. Street tacos were good but my fingers and lips turned yellow, possibly due to turmeric and food color. Overall food was good. 3.5/5 stars .
This truck was hyped up by my cousin and I was a bit disappointed by what I ordered. I ordered 3 tacos (steak, pork, and beef) and with the exception of the pork it was all dry. I had to ask for a bit of chipotle sauce to help make it better. My cousin enjoyed her usual(birria tacos) and my other family members enjoyed the bowls. Pick wisely and hopefully your choices lead to better results if you decide to eat here. Oh it's parked by a wine/ale bar and helped to make the whole experience better.
So, again I so wanted to give them another try and did tonight. With a virtual Yelp event scheduled at 6:00 and thinking I'd love something to enjoy during our Zoom event I hit them up for some Queso and chips, and a side of rice (because that was almost the only thing I previously enjoyed) for dinner later. Unfortunately the chips were stale, the queso nothing to write home about and the rice undercooked. Sorry, but I will pass on this Food Truck moving forward.
Birria tacos were pretty good. Their dipping sauce was not bad either. I was VERY stuffed after. Definitely worth a try.
If you are expecting service and value, you're going to be disappointed. Every Month, Trilogy schedules at least one food truck in for the members to enjoy. This month was Taco Rick-O and I was looking forward to it. Wish I had known it was the most disorganized, unprofessional food truck I have ever been to. Don't get me wrong. I love Food Trucks for their diversity and creativity and have review many of them over the years here on yelp. This one did not make the grade and I never got my order so I can not even comment or rate the quality of the Food. They set up and opened at 4:30 here at Trilogy in Denver NC. I went down to the Club at around 5:15 pm and got in line. Ordered the Shrimp Tacos (3/$12) and for my wife since she does not like Mexican the Fried Cheesecake Burrito which was either $5 or $5.50 per serving) Paid for the total and even left a 20% tip and the guy on the counter said it would be about 20 minutes. Went over to the Club Patio and found a seat and waited. 20 minutes became 30 min plus and finally I went over to the truck and waited. Not many orders were being called so eventually I walked up and asked, how much longer. He looked at the hanging tickets and said another 5 minutes. In other words, knowing how long it takes to make a Taco, they had not even started it yet. The 5 minutes is how long it takes to do the Fried Cheesecake Burrito. I told him to forget it. I'll take the hit for paying for something that I never got and I do regret it. I do regret leaving a tip for no service. Anyone considering Taco Rick-O, I would suggest you look elsewhere unless you have unlimited time to get you order. Service is not an item that comes with the menu.
Man oh man was this an amazing outing. I was craving these tacos and they never seem to disappoint. I would argue that this food truck, located inside of hoppin, has some of the best birria tacos in Charlotte. But it's not just the birria that's so delectable. You can NOT go wrong with their surf and turf tacos. Chefs kiss. With this food truck being located inside of a brewery it really helps with the foot traffic it gets as well as wait times to order. After entering hoppin I walked straight to the truck and was in line behind 4-5 people. I ordered the surf and turf tacos, an order of birria tacos, a chipotle chicken quesadilla, and chips and queso (not all for me). The wait time on the food was a little longer than I have had in the past, but man was it worth the wait. Every time I order from this food truck it leaves me wanting more, in a good way. The portions are large, the staff is personable, and the food is out of this world. 5/5 will absolutely be returning to this food truck!
Best Birria tacos in Charlotte!! Tacos Rick-O is so good and they are also really nice. We have had their quest fries, quesadillas, bowls and Birria tacos and ALL of it was a 10/10. It is awesome that they are located at Hoppin' because it is a fun place to hangout with friends and grab a drink while you enjoy your food.
The birria taco addiction is real, y'all. I've been on the hunt to find a declicious birria spot (as of right now, Tacos El Nevado are #1 on my list), however Tacos Rick-O did not disappoint! We ordered the birria pizza, the queso fries, fried plantains, and guava Juanitos. One thing to note about the birria pizza if you're sharing- it only comes with one consommé. If you don't like sharing, you can add an additional consommé for either $3.25 or $3.50 (I can't remember exactly how much it was now). The food took a hot minute to come out, however that's a small price to pay knowing that everything is being made fresh to order. The staff was friendly and ready to answer any questions that we had about the menu. Once the food came out, it was game on! The birria pizza was delicious- it was not too greasy and actually held its shape. Typically when I order tacos, I expect them to fall apart as soon as I pick them up. The flavor of the meat was delicious and the consommé was the perfect addition to compliment the pizza. It also came with a hot sauce which was wonderful because it didn't overwhelm the flavor of the birria- it added the perfect hint of spice. The fried plantains weren't my favorite, but they weren't bad either. I think I prefer eating savory plantains. They did come with a dipping sauce and grated cheese which helped- they did not go to waste! The queso fries were crispy and seasoned to perfection. There was enough cheese for all of the fries (which of course, is always the struggle). I would definitely get these again. Overall: I would come back here if I was in the area- it satisfies the birria itch for sure. It is conveniently located behind Hoppin' (which is another gem that I recently discovered), and it is nice that this is a permanent location. It is difficult to follow food trucks since they are frequently visiting new spots. Can't wait to try more items on the menu!
Overall, this met expectations for a food truck. The Papas Ricko looks great on the menu, but ended up being the seasoned fries with some semi-bland queso (there also wasn't enough for the amount of fries they give you) and ~$1 worth of other toppings. I think I would have been happier with just the fries & ketchup and saving $5.50. The mexi-rice in the bowls is really good (it reminds me of halal guys) and cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the lime chicken just lacked flavor ... well, technically, it did taste like lime, but that was really it (chicken and rice with lime juice on top is a more accurate description of how this tastes). I was also disappointed by the amount and flavor of the pineapple (I love pineapple in dishes like this, so I got my hopes up and was disappointed).
1 year ago
4 years ago
Okay, I'm a fan. First of all, give me a good food truck and I'm there, but it took me way too long to try this place but only because I'm not a huge fan of Hoppin'. I came for the Oxtail Birria and added the birria consommé, which is a must. I drank that stuff after I was finished dipping and pouring. It also has chickpeas in it so honestly could be eaten as a side bc it's pretty filling with amazing flavor. The oxtail serving was extremely generous and was served on a bed of yellow rice with two pressed cheese tacos with onion and cilantro. For a food truck, the presentation was great! Loved their little flag logo, it adds a nice touch. The kitchen was extremely accommodating because I didn't realize they had the oxtail and changed my order after the fact. I just paid the difference and there was no fuss! Plus I got it right before the sold out. WIN! My partner got a chorizo quesadilla and it was delicious. It was served with some lettuce and pico, and the flavor for immaculate. A little smaller than most quesadillas, so if you come hungry you will want to order additional sides or another dish. I definitely plan on coming back for the birria pizza and some wings. Someone was eating them beside us and they looked bomb. Food came out quick so overall a great experience! read more
2 years ago
Amazing food!! Yes! Yes! Yes! I love that we got to choose 3 tacos (not pictured), we devoured them. Get the steak, shrimp, and chicken tinga! The fries topped with steak and all sorts of goodness was BOMB! I did try to green thingies and good lawd!!! Spicy!!! I'll stay away from those but if you like spicy, have at it! This food truck was parked at the Charlotte Premium Outlet and it was a perfect dinner option! read more
Yaaaaassssss Tacos Rick-o! Thank you for my delicious birria tacos and fried plantains. Whew! As a huge fan of Hoppin', going there to try Tacos Rick-o was a very easy decision. I've been wanting to try birria tacos for months now and I genuinely enjoyed them. Customer service was spot on, everyone was very nice and helpful. It didn't take long for my food to come out, piping hot and delicious! Whatever combo you try was a win: tacos alone, tacos dipped in soup, just the soup alone, plantain dipped in soup....it goes on and on for a gal who likes dipping her food in yumminess. All of it was delectable and I will be back many times. Definitely a taco spot worth checking out! read more
5 years ago
Awesome food truck in the Hoppin' back patio. You have to enter hoppin in order to get to the food truck. It was packed because of the ncaa final four game. The food truck line was long but went by really quick. Once you order, they text you when the food is ready. Only took about 20 minutes which is fast for how many orders they were doing. There is a lot of seating in the patio to eat. I ordered the birria tacos. They were AMAZING!! They were the best birria tacos I've had so far. They were so flavorful and loaded with meat and cheese! You get 3 with a lot of consume to dip them in. I also got a side of plantains and they were really good. They come with a smoky sauce, which I didn't really like but I prefer plantains on their own. The fries were really good too! They were crispy. Overall, everything was amazing and I can't wait to come back and try the wings, quesadillas and bowls! read more
Solid selection to go along with your passion for craft brew The Tacos Rick-O food truck prompted us to stop by and check out Hoppin' for our evening. My bride ordered the Lime Chicken ($10) and said it was fine but didn't seem to have the lime flavor she was expecting. I ordered the Mexi Bowl ($10) and really enjoyed the combination! We also ordered the chips and salsa ($3) and thought they were definitely worth it. Smooth ordering and pick up process via texting...worked great. read more
Been hearing great things about this truck and finally got a chance to try. Several things on the menu looked appealing but I decided to go with the Birria tacos because I hadn't tried them yet. Person taking my order said that is one of their top sellers. There was no line and my wait was less than 10 minutes. I do wish this came with a side, but they are available to purchase in the side so I grabbed some French fries. The tacos were good, but with all the hype around this dish (not just at this business) I wanted more. The consume was super flavorful but the tacos seemed average. I definitely ate them, but next time I'll probably order something different. Staff was friendly, I'd return. read more
2 years ago
Their food truck was right at Carolina outlet mall. They have scan to menu. Their menu has lots of options. Got their veggie bowl and Street tacos. Veggie bowl was okay, would have liked some jalapeños and cheese in it. Street tacos were good but my fingers and lips turned yellow, possibly due to turmeric and food color. Overall food was good. 3.5/5 stars . read more
This truck was hyped up by my cousin and I was a bit disappointed by what I ordered. I ordered 3 tacos (steak, pork, and beef) and with the exception of the pork it was all dry. I had to ask for a bit of chipotle sauce to help make it better. My cousin enjoyed her usual(birria tacos) and my other family members enjoyed the bowls. Pick wisely and hopefully your choices lead to better results if you decide to eat here. Oh it's parked by a wine/ale bar and helped to make the whole experience better. read more
So, again I so wanted to give them another try and did tonight. With a virtual Yelp event scheduled at 6:00 and thinking I'd love something to enjoy during our Zoom event I hit them up for some Queso and chips, and a side of rice (because that was almost the only thing I previously enjoyed) for dinner later. Unfortunately the chips were stale, the queso nothing to write home about and the rice undercooked. Sorry, but I will pass on this Food Truck moving forward. read more
If you are expecting service and value, you're going to be disappointed. Every Month, Trilogy schedules at least one food truck in for the members to enjoy. This month was Taco Rick-O and I was looking forward to it. Wish I had known it was the most disorganized, unprofessional food truck I have ever been to. Don't get me wrong. I love Food Trucks for their diversity and creativity and have review many of them over the years here on yelp. This one did not make the grade and I never got my order so I can not even comment or rate the quality of the Food. They set up and opened at 4:30 here at Trilogy in Denver NC. I went down to the Club at around 5:15 pm and got in line. Ordered the Shrimp Tacos (3/$12) and for my wife since she does not like Mexican the Fried Cheesecake Burrito which was either $5 or $5.50 per serving) Paid for the total and even left a 20% tip and the guy on the counter said it would be about 20 minutes. Went over to the Club Patio and found a seat and waited. 20 minutes became 30 min plus and finally I went over to the truck and waited. Not many orders were being called so eventually I walked up and asked, how much longer. He looked at the hanging tickets and said another 5 minutes. In other words, knowing how long it takes to make a Taco, they had not even started it yet. The 5 minutes is how long it takes to do the Fried Cheesecake Burrito. I told him to forget it. I'll take the hit for paying for something that I never got and I do regret it. I do regret leaving a tip for no service. Anyone considering Taco Rick-O, I would suggest you look elsewhere unless you have unlimited time to get you order. Service is not an item that comes with the menu. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Man oh man was this an amazing outing. I was craving these tacos and they never seem to disappoint. I would argue that this food truck, located inside of hoppin, has some of the best birria tacos in Charlotte. But it's not just the birria that's so delectable. You can NOT go wrong with their surf and turf tacos. Chefs kiss. With this food truck being located inside of a brewery it really helps with the foot traffic it gets as well as wait times to order. After entering hoppin I walked straight to the truck and was in line behind 4-5 people. I ordered the surf and turf tacos, an order of birria tacos, a chipotle chicken quesadilla, and chips and queso (not all for me). The wait time on the food was a little longer than I have had in the past, but man was it worth the wait. Every time I order from this food truck it leaves me wanting more, in a good way. The portions are large, the staff is personable, and the food is out of this world. 5/5 will absolutely be returning to this food truck! read more
4 years ago
Best Birria tacos in Charlotte!! Tacos Rick-O is so good and they are also really nice. We have had their quest fries, quesadillas, bowls and Birria tacos and ALL of it was a 10/10. It is awesome that they are located at Hoppin' because it is a fun place to hangout with friends and grab a drink while you enjoy your food. read more
The birria taco addiction is real, y'all. I've been on the hunt to find a declicious birria spot (as of right now, Tacos El Nevado are #1 on my list), however Tacos Rick-O did not disappoint! We ordered the birria pizza, the queso fries, fried plantains, and guava Juanitos. One thing to note about the birria pizza if you're sharing- it only comes with one consommé. If you don't like sharing, you can add an additional consommé for either $3.25 or $3.50 (I can't remember exactly how much it was now). The food took a hot minute to come out, however that's a small price to pay knowing that everything is being made fresh to order. The staff was friendly and ready to answer any questions that we had about the menu. Once the food came out, it was game on! The birria pizza was delicious- it was not too greasy and actually held its shape. Typically when I order tacos, I expect them to fall apart as soon as I pick them up. The flavor of the meat was delicious and the consommé was the perfect addition to compliment the pizza. It also came with a hot sauce which was wonderful because it didn't overwhelm the flavor of the birria- it added the perfect hint of spice. The fried plantains weren't my favorite, but they weren't bad either. I think I prefer eating savory plantains. They did come with a dipping sauce and grated cheese which helped- they did not go to waste! The queso fries were crispy and seasoned to perfection. There was enough cheese for all of the fries (which of course, is always the struggle). I would definitely get these again. Overall: I would come back here if I was in the area- it satisfies the birria itch for sure. It is conveniently located behind Hoppin' (which is another gem that I recently discovered), and it is nice that this is a permanent location. It is difficult to follow food trucks since they are frequently visiting new spots. Can't wait to try more items on the menu! read more
Overall, this met expectations for a food truck. The Papas Ricko looks great on the menu, but ended up being the seasoned fries with some semi-bland queso (there also wasn't enough for the amount of fries they give you) and ~$1 worth of other toppings. I think I would have been happier with just the fries & ketchup and saving $5.50. The mexi-rice in the bowls is really good (it reminds me of halal guys) and cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the lime chicken just lacked flavor ... well, technically, it did taste like lime, but that was really it (chicken and rice with lime juice on top is a more accurate description of how this tastes). I was also disappointed by the amount and flavor of the pineapple (I love pineapple in dishes like this, so I got my hopes up and was disappointed). read more
Unfortunately, I think a lot of people are trying to get in on the birria hype and are producing anything to do so. These tacos weren't good and the soup was terrible. There was no flavor to the soup at all, then the bottom was full of chickpeas. It just didn't match. My tacos were cold as well, the cheese wasn't melted, and the chicken was dry. The beef ones were no better. This definitely isn't a place that I would recommend for anyone looking to enjoy birria tacos. Not only are they the most expensive ones I've had in Charlotte, but they're also the least tasty. read more
2 years ago
Greatness for some reason I've been craving Mexican for the last week. I told myself in my head I wanted tacos on a Tuesday. Tuesday came and I saw this place pop up on my Instagram timeline (Suspect I know ). Anyway I did some research on it and I saw people talking about the Birria tacos so I had to try it. When I tell these Tacos were amazing! Sheesh. I really can't go into details how great they were or I'll be here all night. I will say this, I'll be back next Tuesday for sure . read more
Hey y'all, The food was good but it didn't give that wow factor I was anticipating. However the service was great. If you plan on checking them out arrive promptly at 5:30 as the line does get quite long. Definitely not worth standing in line for more than 10 minutes. I've had more flavorful Birria tacos. I do hear that their fried cheesecake burrito is good. I may revisit to try that, but check them out for yourself. It's worth a taste. read more
2 years ago
Tacos Rick-o was next up on the parade of food wagons and so it's tacos like somebody's mom made somewhere. Is it authentic? Not unless someone grew up in a taco truck, but when when someone takes over the business these will be "the original recipes that Rick-O used to make." and that's close enough for now. 6" tortillas plus meats, cilantro, onions, radish, and cucumber slices: pollo, asada, mas pollo for less than USD $10.00 and quick too. Really he only way this gets better is if the truck is parked closer to the R&D center. Next time up we're going for a rice bowl thing or maybe a ques, saw a few walk past and I'm convinced it's a good idea. read more
4 years ago
Delicious Birria tacos. Very flavorful. Quesadilla was also very good. I was impressed. Love the food truck concept. Friendly staff, I would definitely return read more
2 years ago
Delicious Chorri Pollo bowl and very fast service! Paired with a mandarin Jarrito! Conveniently located at Charlotte Premium Outlets. read more
4 years ago
Absolutely enjoyed the surf and turf AND the cheesecake egg rolls. I would rate the surf and turf 9/10 and the egg roll 9/10 and the birria tacos 8/10. I would definitely recommend trying out as they have a great variety of items on their menu. read more
3 years ago
I was anxious to try it, and I was very disappointed. I ordered the main course and some tacos, first that came missing my drink, the bananas were burnt, the chicken without salt and flavor, the soup didn't even taste, I don't even know what and, I was very dissatisfied, I don't recommend it. read more
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5 years ago
First time going to Tacos Rick-O and let's just say, I'll be back. The staff was super friendly and helpful on what items to get. Everything is cooked to order so waiting was not an issue for me. I had three tacos, the Queso fries, and a mango slushy drink. The fries were still crispy even with Queso on them. The tacos were seasoned well and cooked perfectly. I got to try a piece of their fried cheesecake. That is a must order every single time. The best apart this food truck is you never have to be on the hunt for them. read more
5 years ago
When I say amazing I mean it!!!!!! The birra tacos are awesome! You can definitely tell that this food is made with love! The portion sizes are perfect! You will definitely get full fast. Also the fried cheesecake OMG!!! The first bite is heaven! I need everyone to come and try this place! The staffs is also amazing! And the area is perfect! read more
5 years ago
Can you really go wrong with tacos?! Some girls and I decided to have a taco night at a friends house as we prepped for a live stream of one of our favorite artists. One friend stated this was THE place to order from as it has been buzzing around town and the reviews were amazing. We as foodies love everything birria so I went with the shrimp birria tacos. The garnishes and seasoning was there but the taco overall was extremely dry even with the consume (practically poured it on my dish). I feel as if something was overcooked (possibly the shrimp). I would say it is at least deserving of another try from me. read more
It was a long wait. We got there at about six something. We didn't get our food till almost 10. It was a little crowd waiting to get served. Only about 3 people working in the food truck. Which, I understand how cooking for a crowd can be. You def have to come with a lottttttt of patience. I ordered 3 birria tacos, queso fries, plantains, the cheesecake both raspberry and caramel, mexican clementine soda, and 3 waters. By the time we got to the window the waters were all ran out. The food was decent but not worth the long wait. Definitely frustrating. read more
5 years ago
Amazing tacos and the broth to dip it in is so flavorful. The staff is really nice and caring people who just want to make your food the exactly how you want it. Tacos are crispy on the outside and the meat is very tender on the inside. Definitely a must try whenever your in the south end area. read more
4 years ago
One of the best taco trucks in CLT. Definitively the best food truck located outside CMC-Main. Would recommend the carnitas (pictured)- fresh, light, mid-day snack. Relatively affordable at $3.5! Definitely coming back for more of the menu! read more
4 years ago
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