Rico’s Empanadas

Venice, CA · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Venice
#19
of 159 restaurants
City Percentile
77%
rating percentile
Address
Rico’s Empanadas, 1601 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, CA 90291
Phone
(714) 851-8429
Status
Closed · Opens 7 AM Sat

Rico’s Empanadas is a restaurant located in Venice, CA. It is one of 159 restaurants listed in Venice. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Venice city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #19 of 159 restaurants in Venice. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Friday7 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Fernanda Gordon · Jan 2026

These empanadas tasted fine, nothing special. Maybe for people who haven't had many empanadas, they are amazing? Coffee was good but I didn't get asked if I wanted Coffee Mate and it had it. Plus, I ordered a ham and cheese empanada and got a beef one instead. The guy seemed too stressed so I just ate it, confused.

★★★★★ 5.0 Deanna De Paolis · Jan 2026

you won't wanna leave.. it's a jam 🎶 the empanadas are delicious (with the chimichurri‼️👍🏼🤤😋) and Rico is a hoot 😆

★★★★★ 5.0 V · Oct 2025

If you go to Venice, these are a must try. They are so delicious. I got one chicken and one beef and both were amazing, although I did like the beef one a bit more. They are full of flavor and Rico has a guarantee that if you don't like them, you don't pay. They are a bit pricey , but so are most places in Venice Beach for low quality/basic food so this is an outlier. Overall definitely recommend the empanadas.

★★★★★ 5.0 Meredith Huntley · Sep 2025

Omg. We had these our last day in Venice. I wish we'd had them every day!!! They are crispy, flaky, and tender - the fillings (we got chicken and beef) we're soooo delicious - perfectly spiced, a little heat - the sauce was killer... We live in Maine and I'm literally dream of these things... seriously thinking about a return trip just to try the rest of the flavors. Rico, you are a master of your craft! Wish you shipped cross country!!!

★★★★★ 5.0 Rebekah Harris · Oct 2025

Rico was SOOOO sweet and his empenada's are the best I've EVER had! His grandma's chimichuri is definitely what makes his stand worth stopping at. Hit him up! You will not be disappointed. Thanks for the Pic, Rico!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot

Services

RestaurantCafeCafeteriaCatererFood courtSoft drinks shop

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