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This is a restaurant that's hard for me to describe. I've been coming here for more than a decade, and any restaurant that can survive that long in Puerto Vallarta must be doing something right. But I still find something just a little off-kilter about this restaurant. It's "open air" with plenty of street ambience, but it's inside the building, with tables and chairs more reminiscent of Denny's than a Mexican restaurant. The menu seems oriented toward Gringo tourists who want "mexican" food, but don't want to stray too far from the food they're used to at home. So the menu has Fajitas and Guacamole and Tacos; all the Tex-Mex traditions. But it's also long on Hamburgers and fries and the like. In other words, it's a "safe" dining choice for anyone not 100% committed to the full Mexican experience. You have al fresco dining, but you're inside. You can have "mexican" food if you want it, but there are safe, familiar options if you get cold feet. But for real, authentic, honest Mexican food, look elsewhere. As I say, I've dined here for years, and it's still got a lot going for it: The service is fast and friendly; the food is consistently what I expect it to be. The prices are reasonable. But for authenticity there are better options in PV.
Walked past this place while walking around Puerto Vallarta. Had enough space and seating for our group, so in we went. Seems to be tourist aimed but they did have variety on the menu. Kids could eat burgers, fries, spaghetti while adults could have tacos, burritos, etc. bathroom was clean. Nothing amazing or stand out here to be honest but a worthwhile stop for a break at least.
After walking around the Puerto Vallarta beach front and the Malecon, we decided to drop by this shop because it looks clean, spacious and the air smelled delicious. Upon entering the restaurant, the waiter measured our temperature and offered some sanitizer. Once we sat down, we placed our orders and a tray of salsa and chips were offered. I was so excited to see the array of color and flavors, and they all tasted freshly made. Our tacos were delicious as well. I ordered three al pastor tacos, they were tender with bits of crunchiness. My boyfriend got three shrimp tacos, the shrimp were flavorful and the flour tortillas were tender. I'm happy to report both were delicious! I also really enjoyed my horchata. It was refreshing and not too sweet. It tasted so different from the ones that I get from home, and I already know that I will miss it terribly when I return home Overall, I really like Rico Max and would totally recommend it!
We went here for breakfast one morning because I saw that the place always seemed to be busy so I wanted to check it out. The chiliques were the star--the chips, chicken, and red sauce were perfect. My cheese omelet was good. The French toast did not look like much but was very sweet with lots of cinnamon. Service was helpful and friendly. Our waiter spoke English very well so I have no idea what the review from April 2019 was talking about that claimed "the staff does not speak English." In fact, I heard all the waiters speaking to customers in English.
We arrived from Philadelphia and landed here for our first meal of the trip. This place is delicious! I had the shrimp tacos, my kid had the chicken. Both so flavorful and hit the spot. Lots of sauces with the tortilla chips, great open air feel and the best guacamole. My margarita was strong and my daughter enjoyed her pina colada . I recommend!
So on our way to old town, our bus driver, had everyone get out of the bus and we were not in old town yet. It was dinner time, and we ran into RIco Mac Taco. They had a lot of locals there, so the first thing in my mind is.. it must be authentic and good since locals are eating there. My husband had fried red snapper which he said was pretty tasty. I had 2 al pastor tacos, and this is one of the ok ones after having many in this trip. The whole experience was ok. My expectation was not met, maybe it's the tourist in me.
I chose this place because I wanted to eat authentic Mexican food and somewhere not so touristy. I chose Rico Mac Taco because they have a trompo for tacos al pastor outside and they advertise tacos and birria. The staff doesn't speak English so I thought.. this is my place!!!! Mmm... No. The corn tortillas are hand made but they were braking and had no taste. The guacamole salsa was quite diluted. All of the food was flavorless. I give Mac Taco 2 out of 5 because they have a great location, kind costumer service, the price is incredibly affordable, and their ice cream was delicious and tasted home made.
Service was good, no real ambiance here, cafeteria vibe. Had pastor taco and birria taco. The birria was a bit fatty. The al pastor was delicious. The guacamole and chips were very good! All came with several salsa choices and sliced limes. read more
9 months ago
Everything was wonderful here. Our taxi driver recommended this place because my husband wanted Chicharron's. These were everything he was expecting plus more. They were very crunchy and flavorful. I had the tortilla soup which was delicious as well. read more
10 months ago
We stopped in Rico Mac Taco to escape the rain. We weren't even that hungry, but we ordered food since we'd be taking up space. The restaurant was bustling with diners and seemed like a popular destination. Our waiter was polite and efficient. My brother ordered Queso Fundido con Chorizo. It was piping hot when it was brought to the table. My brother said it was very good. I enjoyed a carne asada taco. It was decent, but I wasn't blown away or anything. We also had chips, which were served with a variety of sauces. The pico de gallo was fresh and delicious. Rico Mac Taco provided quick refuge from the rain, but we probably wouldn't visit again. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
Delicious sopes!! Service is excellent, everyone is really friendly. We are definitely coming back to try the tacos! read more
This is a restaurant that's hard for me to describe. I've been coming here for more than a decade, and any restaurant that can survive that long in Puerto Vallarta must be doing something right. But I still find something just a little off-kilter about this restaurant. It's "open air" with plenty of street ambience, but it's inside the building, with tables and chairs more reminiscent of Denny's than a Mexican restaurant. The menu seems oriented toward Gringo tourists who want "mexican" food, but don't want to stray too far from the food they're used to at home. So the menu has Fajitas and Guacamole and Tacos; all the Tex-Mex traditions. But it's also long on Hamburgers and fries and the like. In other words, it's a "safe" dining choice for anyone not 100% committed to the full Mexican experience. You have al fresco dining, but you're inside. You can have "mexican" food if you want it, but there are safe, familiar options if you get cold feet. But for real, authentic, honest Mexican food, look elsewhere. As I say, I've dined here for years, and it's still got a lot going for it: The service is fast and friendly; the food is consistently what I expect it to be. The prices are reasonable. But for authenticity there are better options in PV. read more
Walked past this place while walking around Puerto Vallarta. Had enough space and seating for our group, so in we went. Seems to be tourist aimed but they did have variety on the menu. Kids could eat burgers, fries, spaghetti while adults could have tacos, burritos, etc. bathroom was clean. Nothing amazing or stand out here to be honest but a worthwhile stop for a break at least. read more
After walking around the Puerto Vallarta beach front and the Malecon, we decided to drop by this shop because it looks clean, spacious and the air smelled delicious. Upon entering the restaurant, the waiter measured our temperature and offered some sanitizer. Once we sat down, we placed our orders and a tray of salsa and chips were offered. I was so excited to see the array of color and flavors, and they all tasted freshly made. Our tacos were delicious as well. I ordered three al pastor tacos, they were tender with bits of crunchiness. My boyfriend got three shrimp tacos, the shrimp were flavorful and the flour tortillas were tender. I'm happy to report both were delicious! I also really enjoyed my horchata. It was refreshing and not too sweet. It tasted so different from the ones that I get from home, and I already know that I will miss it terribly when I return home Overall, I really like Rico Max and would totally recommend it! read more
7 years ago
We went here for breakfast one morning because I saw that the place always seemed to be busy so I wanted to check it out. The chiliques were the star--the chips, chicken, and red sauce were perfect. My cheese omelet was good. The French toast did not look like much but was very sweet with lots of cinnamon. Service was helpful and friendly. Our waiter spoke English very well so I have no idea what the review from April 2019 was talking about that claimed "the staff does not speak English." In fact, I heard all the waiters speaking to customers in English. read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
Walked by this place a few times and came back for dinner and was not disappointed. Staff was friendly, had English menus (not that we needed them) and the food was fantastic. We came back the next day again for lunch we enjoyed it so much. Highly recommend. read more
2 years ago
We arrived from Philadelphia and landed here for our first meal of the trip. This place is delicious! I had the shrimp tacos, my kid had the chicken. Both so flavorful and hit the spot. Lots of sauces with the tortilla chips, great open air feel and the best guacamole. My margarita was strong and my daughter enjoyed her pina colada . I recommend! read more
8 years ago
So on our way to old town, our bus driver, had everyone get out of the bus and we were not in old town yet. It was dinner time, and we ran into RIco Mac Taco. They had a lot of locals there, so the first thing in my mind is.. it must be authentic and good since locals are eating there. My husband had fried red snapper which he said was pretty tasty. I had 2 al pastor tacos, and this is one of the ok ones after having many in this trip. The whole experience was ok. My expectation was not met, maybe it's the tourist in me. read more
4 years ago
Tacos were bomb! Salas were on point. Horchata was 10/10. The Vibe was a bit dry, but overall would return for the food. read more
I chose this place because I wanted to eat authentic Mexican food and somewhere not so touristy. I chose Rico Mac Taco because they have a trompo for tacos al pastor outside and they advertise tacos and birria. The staff doesn't speak English so I thought.. this is my place!!!! Mmm... No. The corn tortillas are hand made but they were braking and had no taste. The guacamole salsa was quite diluted. All of the food was flavorless. I give Mac Taco 2 out of 5 because they have a great location, kind costumer service, the price is incredibly affordable, and their ice cream was delicious and tasted home made. read more
3 years ago
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After not enjoying the resorts food while on my honeymoon, my husband and I were walking down to the malecon, and we stopped in for some breakfast. We each had tacos, and I also had birria, with a Michi and a limonada. The service was wonderful and the food was even better! We continued to eat here everyday for the rest of our honeymoon, the bowl of birria and the quesibirrias were AMAZING! 10/10 would recommend for authentic Mexican food, handmade tortillas, and wonderful service. read more
6 years ago
Best tacos in Puerto Vallarta. We come here every day walking 2 miles each way for their tacos best fresh tacos at the best price. We will come here every time we're in town. read more
There is no way you can miss Rico Mac Taco if you are walking on the Malecon in PV. It is open-walled and on the main drag. Very easy to get to either walking or taking an Uber. Plenty of seating and distant from the other customers during COVID time. The menu has plenty of items to choose. Mixed and blended drinks were generous and tasty. The food was freshly cooked to order and had great taste. Prices are comparable and reasonable. There is a reason there are always people eating! I ordered tacos and they had good quality meat and good flavor. My kid had the ribs and was enjoyed wanting more. Service was decent, food was good, and prices were comparable to other places on the Malecon. read more
5 years ago
The food was excellent service was as well. We had multiple place and they're all were really good. The lemonade was extremely fresh and refreshing. I definitely tasted like traditional home cook Mexican food. read more
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Hidden gem, situated at the corner of Mexico and Uruguay. Best Sopes and Chilaquiles in PV. Must try, no lines, no wait and great prices. Services is great. I'm from LA and know what good Mexican food is, don't pass up on this spot. read more
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Save your money. Food wasn't good! Shrimp tacos are small. Shrimp burrito was nothing but onions and sauce. read more
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Av. México 1139
Col. Centro
48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
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322 222 4204
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