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    Rico Tropical Grill

    4.5 (188 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    RICO TROPICAL GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Latin Shreded Beef Bowl

    So as you in the picture that is not chicken ,first of my son cannot even have bacon,pork.or any other meant thin chicken and seafood so when i sent back the food for the second time i was pretty mad then i put the food in the to go becouse j was ready to go and he ate it in the car and i spelt some thing other than chicken if he had took. cute of that he could have died i signally orders a chicken arepa and a veggie arepa but the first time they put cheese on both and I never instructed them to and they usually never do so i would not recommended this place to anybody please i never write review but today i HAD to my some could have DIED.

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    DeeDee H.

    Reminiscing of my Florida days, and hoping this spot would have a good bowl (similar to Pollo Tropical) I dropped by. Firstly I will say NOT to compare the two. Rico's far surpasses any preconceived notions I had, with their offerings. Secondly, the flavors of the elements don't fight one another for center stage / very nicely balanced. Third, the service is quick and very friendly. Did I go for a bowl? YES ... Was it good? Oh YES! The bowl had huge chunks of real chicken, fresh veggies and rice, and it came with my choice of sauce - the cilantro garlic is SO GOOD! And while dining, I enjoyed a nice mix of Latin music, in a well-maintained dining area. Lastly, pricing is Budget-friendly, esp. considering the portions . I'm definitely planning to return and try their other offerings! BON APPÉTIT

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    Rand E.

    Excellent place with better ingredients than competing options. Located right on the Kennesaw State University campus providing easy access off of interstate 75. Service is always good and the food is always good. I highly recommend carry out or dining in as the restaurant is comfortable and functional for conversation and meetings.

    Latin Bowl with Pulled Pork and Chicken
    Richard N.

    We have been wanting to go here for lunch based on all the Yelp ratings. We had an opportunity today and it was a great experience. We were greeted by the General Manager who was Friendly and Knowledgeable about their offerings. The restaurant is next to a SB coffee shop and has adequate parking and easy access from Chastain Road. The restaurant was brightly decorated and clean and has table seating along with a high top bar seating across the front of the restaurant. My better half wanted a Cuban sandwich and ordered that sandwich with a side of Black Beans and Yellow Rice. Her sandwich was delicious (she let me have a few bites) and a very large portion. I wanted to try one of their bowls; the manager recommended a few and I decided to try the Latin Bowl with half pulled pork and grilled chicken. The flavor combination was excellent and this bowl is big enough for two to share. If you want some Latin American cuisine that is cooked to order and a cut above the rest, give Rico Tropical Grill a try. You will not be disappointed.

    Justin H.

    Rico's is awesome. There's a good reason it has 5 star reviews. The food is top quality and served in a quick-service setting. The options range from arepas (a Colombian thick corn tortilla with cheese) to bowls/plates with different meats or proteins. My favorite is their steak plate that includes an egg, avocado, plantains, and rice & beans. It's so delicious. My son even ordered salmon, which isn't really what you think when going to a Latin American restaurant, and it was great too. Lots of variety because it includes many different Latin American foods. I have been here twice when passing through Atlanta. It's easy to reach from the interstate and located in a small, new strip of commercial buildings near Kennesaw. This whole area is really a nice stop. Rico's is a nice building and has clean, comfortable seating. Overall: Highly recommended!! I always think of Rico if we want to eat while driving through this area. Great option.

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    Always fresh and delicious. As an ex- Miami native, this is the closest place to food from home.

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    Delicious food and great service! Love the build-your-own bowl option! The ropa vieja is my absolute favorite, 10/10 recommend.

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    The food here is incredible. authentic and flavorfu! the staff is also fast and friendly!

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    1 year ago

    Stopped in for a quick lunch. Food was great, ample portions, and super friendly staff. Will be back!

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    Delicious fresh food and the best Tres Leche cake ever. They have a variety of different options and the staff is friendly and attentive.

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    I wanted to give this location a try since it opened but it just wasn't what I thought it would be…read moredue to the original marketing. Idk the bartender's name but she was the saving grace with the lemon drops & her service 10/10. The food just wasn't good, I just dont know any other way to say it. The calamari the breading was falling off & under cooked, whatever the broth is on the mussels wasn't good, and the chargrilled oysters need some work. The floors in the bathroom were sticky and the toilets looked like they hadn't been cleaned in awhile. If I came back it would be just for the lemon drops, from the exact bartender. Other than that we left and grabbed pizza

    We love it when new restaurants are added to the Square. So when we saw a Caribbean place coming…read morein, a cuisine not yet represented, we were excited. There are some great Caribbean spots in and around ATL, so happy to have one we can walk to. But...we need to be real, even in your first few weeks. Your staff is delightful. Polite, quick, helpful. Great service - worth a second star. But, the food... We started with the Clams appetizer, listed on the menu as being in a 'white wine and herb broth that invites dragging crusty bread through'. The reality was that they brought out 10 tiny clams (5 each for sharing!) swimming in approximately half a teaspoon of broth (containing no visible herbs) and none of the crusty bread that you so cruelly taunted us with in the menu. The clams were flavorful, but the size and missing broth/bread made it unsatisfying. On to the entrees - we got the jerk chicken and the skirt steak. The chicken was a little dry and bland, which is a problem with jerk. It felt like it was cooked well in advance - which I generally wouldn't have a problem with in regards to jerk chicken if it was lovingly stewed in sauces and spices all day rendering an unctuous and flavorful dish - this was not that...it tasted dry and old. The skirt steak was tragic. It was obliterated - cooked to the point of being dry and grey on the inside. And, it did not come out hot...like the chicken, it seemed to be cooked well in advance and warmed for service. The sides (rice and veggies) were well cooked and tasty. Carmen - we'll give you some time to work out the kinks and then give you another shot. But if it ends up similar to this one, we've got better options to spend our money at.

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