Vegan
American
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Fully vegan Mexican restaurant offering items such as itaya tacos, coconut horchata, corn & flour quesadillas, burritos, soups, salads, and tostadas. Kids menu available. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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677 Rand Ave, Oakland, California, USA, 94610
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Added by villain on 23 Feb 2023
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34 Reviews
First Review by villain
VeganPike
Points +100
OBSESSED with this entire place - Edit
I don't know what to say beyond YOU NEED TO EAT HERE if you haven't already. I am addicted to their carne asada burrito. Their tacos are amazing, especially the pitaya tortillas. Their aguas frescas are just the perfect amount of sweet. Everything is fresh and perfectly spiced. The counter staff are the sweetest people I've ever met. If you are near Lake Merritt, you will not be sorry you came in. I want this place to expand so they can move to a bigger spot with indoor seating!
Read morePros: 1000% delicious food, Friendly staff, Great location by the lake
Cons: Not into the fake cotija cheese, Wish there was indoor dining
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HailCarbs666
Points +314
Gorgeous and delicious - Edit
Everything tasted fresh and the service was great. Very patient about explaining GF options and spice levels. The corn tortillas are pink and so beautiful! The chips were warm, so good!
Read morePros: All vegan, GF options, Great service
Cons: No parking, Outdoor seating only
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nikisvegan
Points +513
so good! - Edit
love this spot. their food and drinks are all amazing and it’s the perfect place to grab a pocket burrito before going to a movie at grand lake
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Zombiecynthia
Points +5042
Rica Comida Vegana en Oakland - Edit
Ordered via third party app, and high marks all around. Food arrived warm, simple order of veggie burrito w/pinto beans, guacamole, and chips. Even the delivery was great - they called me and hand delivered it. Cute packaging!
Read moreHuge portions for lunch/dinner. Would recommend and can’t wait to go in-person.
Pros: Fully Vegan/Plant-Based, Delicious Burrito - Great Portions, Cute Packaging of Chips via Delivery
Cons: Delivery via Third Party App Can Get Spendy
theNumberOfTheBeast
Muy Rico!
Read moreAdrienneAzzara
Love this place! It’s walking distance to my place
Read moreZombiecynthia
That’s amazing @Adrienne - I’m excited to go in person one day soon to try their tacos! 😋💕
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veganfan
Points +114
Had me at pink tortillas - Edit
Looking for vegan near Lake Merritt. This is where the old Mediterranean restaurant was- which was so good. Super nice staff and it took a couple minutes since it's made to order. I had to order extras because I couldn't decide. Everything was delicious and also appetizingly beautiful 😍! 💯 recommended
Read morePros: Kind staff, delicious food, good value for price
Cons: Too many choices :), None so far
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MadreDePerros
Points +30
Super Flavorful & Delicious! - Edit
Super flavorful with lots of fresh, vibrant ingredients! We have now tried the al pastor and soyrizo burrito bowl and the crispy "shrimp" tacos, and all have been delicious. My favorite has been the soyrizo burrito bowl. Service is fast and friendly. Wish they were open later and had more seating (currently have 1 table inside and a few outside) - maybe when the weather improves and they are more established I'll get my wish! For now, we've been grabbing food to go and enjoying it with some cocktails at Cathouse! Best of both worlds!
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clamchow
Points +1082
SO GOOD - Edit
I got the shrimp, soyrizo, and asada tacos. All of them were SO GOOD
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SFRobbie
Points +1073
Every bite was a Wow! - Edit
You gotta check this place out! We tried five different tacos, and they were all amazing. Each one has its own unique and subtle flavors. We each had three tacos and could have kept going even though we were beyond full with the sides of rice and beans. The ceviche was also very good but didn't pack the same punch as the tacos. Carne asada and the oyster mushroom (it’s spicy!) burritos are out of this world. This place will please even the die-hard carnivores with lots of veggie meat options if that's your thing. It's all so good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-25
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Gratefulvegan13
Points +108
Wonderful choices that deliver - Edit
We picked up our order to go to have a picnic at the park. Everything we ordered was fantastic. Thank you for all the amazing options. The presentation and taste were top notch!
Read morePros: Choices, Presentation, Taste
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daisyflower
Points +34
Delicious, affordable, super quick - Edit
I’m addicted to their camarones burrito, and the cauliflower burrito. The tacos are also delicious and very visually pleasing too😄
Read morePros: Affordable super delicious food , Many options , Quick preparation
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robfdilla
Points +539
FIRST Recommendation!! - Edit
Wow!! So before I went vegan 6 years ago, I used to hit up this type of specific flavor burrito in the Bay I call, "East Bay burrito." Flavor usually consist of Mexican relish (onions, cilantro, lime juice), Mex rice, sour cream, sometimes beans and whatever protein (majority of the time carne asada). San Francisco having a different style called, "The Mission Burrito." Well Rico Rico NAILED the exact flavor profile of the "East Bay burrito." And now has jumped up the charts as my favorite vegan joint in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rico Rico WILL be my first recommendation to anyone visiting. I ordered their "Quesadilla De Masa w/ soyrizo" (BOMB AF!! $10 reasonable price for it's size), basically a BIG ass fried taco. And of course, the carne asada"East Bay burrito." ($15 again, reasonable for it's size) Both are filling...ate the quesadilla first and "almost" struggles finishing the burrito. Lol 5/5 stars, HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
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Lizk
Points +44
Very yummy, generous portions! - Edit
We got the three tacos meal (I got a side of soup with it), a soyrizo burrito, and chips and guac and it was so much food! Everything was very tasty and we came home with lots of leftovers. I especially enjoyed the soyrizo and cauliflower tacos. Will be coming back!
Read morePros: Delicious, Large portions
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veggiedoctor12
Points +52
Excellent food - Edit
Love the pink tortillas for tacos, and I’ve loved all the food I’ve gotten here. The carne asada and hongo fillings are particularly good. We also got catering from here for an event with about 50 people, and they were super easy to work with and made delicious food! Highly recommend!
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themuppetlibrarian
Points +2414
Legit taqueria - mostly to go - Edit
Tortilla taco tastes fresh/handmade. Super affordable which makes it accessible. Yay!
Read moreThe burrito is incredibly large and substantial, it held me over for both lunch and dinner.
It’s a small but cute place. Most are takeout orders, there are a few small tables outside on the street to eat and none inside.
Updated from previous review on 2023-04-02
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nikg
Points +39
Super yummy tacos - Edit
This place has a dozen or more vegan tacos & other delights that are largely made with good, honest vegetables—none of that nasty beyond impossible meat. You can order individual tacos, or a combo of 2 or three with one side (agua fresca, or chips+guacamole, or soup).
Read moreThe cauliflower, cactus, and marinated hibiscus tacos that I tried were all amazing. They have a rotating daily soup (lentil both days I've gone) and three kinds of agua fresca (jamaica/hibiscus, watermelon, horchata), as well as Topo Chico water and Jalisco sodas. Also, if you order chips, they arrive toasty and warm. The guacamole has rather a lot of cilantro in it.
This place is located on an awkard one-way street just off the main, but that main street has ample metered parking. The restaurant itself is tiny, with no indoor seating or restroom, just a few tables on the sidewalk. They seem to cater mostly to take-out business.
Pros: Super tasty!, Honest veggies, Large variety
Cons: No indoor seating, No restroom, Lots of cilantro in some things
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SFVeggieboy
Points +38
Best Burrito I’ve had in the Bay - Edit
Carne Asada burrito was superb. Stop whatever you’re doing right now and go grab one.
Read moreSLCveggieboy
How does it compare to that other burrito you got in the Bay?
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Birdzzz
Points +125
One of my new top spots - Edit
So good. Everything I've tried has been delicious. Carne asada burrito and cauliflower tacos are especially tasty.
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dookie92
Points +20
Best Tacos Ever - Edit
Very friendly staff. Amazing food. The Taco de Carna Asada & Taco de Camaron are the best tacos I’ve ever had.
Read morePros: Vegan , Amazing food, Friendly staff
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Norcal2017
Points +389
Not usually a taco guy - Edit
Had Al Pastor, carnitas and carne asada tacos. Everything includes salsa, onions and cilantro with pineapple for Al Pastor. All were tasty but especially like carnitas texture and flavor. Full meal with an optional side of rice and beans for $4. Will try other dishes, burritos seemed popular.
Read moreSuper busy on a Tuesday during lunch hour but still able to find a seat.
Updated from previous review on 2023-08-15
Pros: Plenty of choices, Clean and good vibe
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aihira
Points +20
Shockingly good. - Edit
Hands down the best vegan Mexican (tacos/burritos) spot I've tried over the whole state of California. I'm not even a taco fan but this place has me craving them after having just gobbling them down for dinner. 👌
Read morePros: Konjac Shrimp Taco, Beans and Rice, Sustainable To-Go containers
Cons: Location, Parking, Noise
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mijafe
Points +40
Best Mexican Food in California!!! - Edit
This place is ridiculously delicious. OMG 🤤🥳 I just went there for the first time, and wow wow wow best tacos I’ve ever ever had. The salsa and chips and guacamole too where over the top and the burrito was amazing. I can’t wait to come back. Already telling everyone I know about it. Thank you Rico Rico, you guys need more locations. I wish this was a franchise so I could visit all the time. 💯🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️
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Oh and the coconut horchata was best ever too!!!
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DustinBremner
Points +57
Great food and variety. - Edit
Will be back! We enjoyed the various tacos, burritos, salads, and soup.
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Forman
Points +5469
Best tacos! - Edit
Rico Rico has been on radar for awhile.
Read moreParking can be tough but we got lucky.
Lot of choices on the menu. We gotta come back!
Today I had the Alpastor taco and Chorizo taco, beans & rice. The tacos were some of the best and flavorful ones I’ve had. The tortillas were thick enough so the tacos don’t fall apart. Rice & beans were good. Horchata had great flavor. I asked if they knew about Happy Cow and they said no😳
So I showed them the app.
Plates, utensils and cups are compostable.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-24
themuppetlibrarian
Agree it’s so good
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Sjjk12
Points +1089
Best burritos in the bay - Edit
All delicious, most is made in-house (minus cheese and sour cream). The bowls and burritos are hefty! A must-try for sure, you can even grab 1 taco here and then go around the corner to Vegan Mob. I can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Authentic, Great flavor combos and attention to detail , Many options for vegan meats
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SarahS88
Points +1949
Tacos! - Edit
This place is in the former Holy Land restaurant space. We tried chips/guac, soup, a quesadilla, and a taco plate. I liked the pollo taco and hongo mushroom taco. Everything was delicious!
Read moreUpdate - we came back and got a carne asada taco too and it was delicious! Also tried the flautas and those are very good! This is one of our new fav places!
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-27
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Homeduck
Points +65
I want to like every new vegan spot - Edit
Came back to give them another try. Burrito is much better this time around, saucy
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-20
Pros: Great locale, Friendly
Cons: A little speedy
VeganSingin
You sound great in bed. Not.
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Grigsby
Points +53
So good - Edit
The food was all so good. Family of four, we had a mix of various tacos, flautas, and a burrito. Everything was awesome. I'm just glad I don't live nearby or I'd be eating there every day.
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