La Cocina de Ricardo

23532 El Toro Rd #11, Lake Forest
(949) 586-1477

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Chris Mayer

Very tasty!

Sophie Tsai

I was craving ceviche when I stumbled upon this spot, and we decided to give it a try. We ordered the California Burrito and the Mixed Ceviche. The interior was warm and inviting—stepping inside felt like being transported to a small, local eatery in Mexico.

The menu is impressively extensive, with a wide range of classic Mexican dishes. We were welcomed with complimentary chips and salsa, which was delicious. My husband really enjoyed his California Burrito. The ceviche, on the other hand, was decent, but not particularly memorable.

Prices were a bit on the higher side compared to similar places, but overall, it was a pleasant dining experience with a cozy atmosphere.

Alen Beygelman

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food this is your place! They took quite away to prepare our order but for good reason. It came out so fresh, you can tell the tortilla is home made.

Sunnie Daze

I thought this place was authentic Mexican food. I thought wrong. I wanted to phone i my to-go order but when i called they kept me on hold forever so i decided to walk in. I should have taken the hint when they left me hanging..but nooo. Even when i walked in they still made me wait and it wasn't even crowded. We'll the young lady that finally attended me must've been in a bad mood. No greeting or smile. I should've walked right out but nooo i still placed my order of two orders of taquitos, one with rice and beans and the other a la carte. Also asked for an horchata. A different guy brought out my order and i left. On my way home i realized thy didnt give me the drink but was close to home so i said id deal with that later. We opened our taquitos and could see right away that they were the frozen kind a d tasted like the frozen kind. Sheesh! How hard is it to fry up some fresh taquitos? I threw mine away and i guess my mom was so hungry she ate them but they were gross! Never going back. If you go, dont order taquitos. Youll regret it. Thats pure laziness. Shame on you Ricardo!!!

Dinh Ta Dot Com

Mexican food as authentic as it gets!

Modesto Delgadillo

I was there Monday, with a friend, Cinco de Mayo, waitress made use wait to order, my friend got up asked if we could order,the place wasn't full, I ordered a small menudo, she gave a large, I asked if that was a small she said yes, I was charged for a large, not going back

Matt Wright

Amazing food, great staff that makes you feel like family! Highly recommend!

Kid-friendliness: Family establishment

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Churro, Guacamole & Sour Cream, Coctel De Camaron, Caldo 7 Mares Soup, Pollo En Salsa Verde Family Specialty, Mojarra Frita Family Specialty, Flan Con Kahlua, Menudo 7 Days a Week, Cervarita with Chips and Salsa, Mama Soup, Taco, Street Tacos in a Variety of Flavors Shaped into a Heart for Valentine's Day, Patron, Fish, Pozole, Molcajete De Mariscos, Chile Relleno Burrito, Enchilada and Taco

Scott Ewald

Incredible food, family owned-

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jaison George

I gotta say this food is superb. That man ricardo knows his mexican cooking. Straight ⛽️

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Mark Oehlerking

Inconsistent in food... Sometimes it's really good... Other times could be less than expected.. same with service food has always tasted Good just very inconsistent on Service and Quantity..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Taco

Kom m

Food is delicious! Very home like restaurant ??? would recommend

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carmen Gutiérrez

A very good place to go to eat with the family, good seasoning and excellent service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Molcajete de Mariscos Especiales

Jeff Patstone

Regular stop for team lunches. Never disappointed. Meats have great flavor. Rice is amazing. Surfer burrito is an easy goto.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sebastian Ramos

The service here is really good, very friendly and affordable prices, food was very good, you need to try it! OK now

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Orkide Yilmaz

You must try mango margaritas! Delicious food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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