Sofia Aluma
This place is a hidden gem!!! As someone who needs gluten free options it’s so RARE to find a place that offers CORN quesadillas!! The corn masa had the perfect blend of soft and crunchy at the edges. Satisfying with every bite. Everything gets a choice of plant based proteins and a couple mushroom options. I tried the hongo quesadillas and the lentil soup. My partner had the hongo sopes- which had a bean paste base. OMG it was all SO good!!! 6/5 recommend !!! Even non vegetarians would enjoy the variety of options here. places like this reaffirm how Oakland earned its spot as #1 food city in America.
… moreAshwin Mudigonda
Phenomenal little spot with hearty Latin vegan food! Sitting outside on a cool winter morning with the Oakland sun on your face and people watching the farmers market folks is the best way to enjoy this rich and delicious Latin food. The lentil soup carried its weight and reminded me of mulled wine sold on the streets of Venice – rich and flavorful it warmed my heart. The sopes came out and was built like a tower loaded with a corn base, mushroom, and vegan cheese. In my ideal world I would have gotten regular cheese but the vegan option didn’t stand out too much. My partner got the quesadilla and while she found it a little spicy, cutting it with the rice helped balance out the spice profile. The quesadilla was made with corn flour and that rare option alone deserves an entire star for this spot.
… moredaniel sauve
Super tasty vegan Mexican food; the menu is simple and there’s no bad choices. Order at the counter, option to use QR code, but when we were there it wasn’t busy and staff was happy to answer questions and take our order.
We got a shrimp burrito and a 3 taco combo plate, sat outside on the quiet street side, and enjoyed our meal thoroughly. Highly recommended!
… moreclaudine garland
Pink tortillas! So fun. Creative menu. Lovely staff.
Only not great part is that the table and chairs on sidewalk, as opposed to a safer setting.
… moreAmritpal Bhagat
Rice Rico Vegano – Oakland
A calm and welcome presence for those who walk a mindful path with their meals. We dined in and ordered the veggie burrito and the 2 taco combo with salad. Both dishes were solid—nourishing, straightforward, and thoughtfully prepared. They offered salsa and avocado salsa packets on the side, which added a quiet yet appreciated dimension of flavor.
It’s worth noting that their regular (non-vegan) version of the restaurant is just around the corner. Having this fully plant-based location is a thoughtful gesture—ideal for those who are cautious about cross-contamination or simply seek clarity and intention in their food choices.
No frills, no excess. Just clean, plant-based fare, prepared with care. A good stop for those who prefer substance over spectacle.
… moreS H
The presentation and color is just as pretty as shown on the photos; it all tastes natural and of high quality ingredients; and the variety and complexity of flavors blows away anything I could make at home and any vegetarian/vegan Mexican food I have ever eaten at other restaurants. Staff is friendly and happy to explain what everything is made out of. What I was not expecting is how delicious the flavors would be and all the options available to vary your meal. Basically, I’m planning to be a regular. It was that good.
… moreAne Almeida
What a wonderful experience, being able to eat Mexican food without having chili peppers (I’m allergic). I was very well attended to by the cashier, who served me literally a few minutes ago, and my glass of orange juice fell on the floor, and she refilled it for me. I’m so grateful, everything was incredible, I highly recommend it, my favorite beef taco. Thank you so much.
… moreEshita Shah
This is my only favorite mexican place in all of bay area! The vegan food is done so well! Everything was bursting with flavors and tasted wholesome! Their menu is also big and has some really interesting options! I can’t wait to come back and try more things! We got their vegan asada, carnitas and tinga tacos, soy chorizo burrito, cauliflower ceviche and jamaica water and we were happy with how it all tasted! Great ambiance and kind staff!
… moreHans Ho
Tacos were really good. Really enjoyed the vegan carne asada and vegan shrimp tacos. Cauliflower taco was excellent, had the right amount of crisp and the cauliflower still held its form without being soggy. Would have to revisit to try other things.
… moreReginice
This will be one of my go-tos when visiting the Oakland area. They are not lacking on flavor! Rico Rico has mastered this, flavor. The pollo(chicken) quesadilla 10/10. The carne asada and soyrizo tacos 10/10. The camaron(shrimp) taco 1/10; the texture of the vegan shrimp was too odd and the taco itself was overwhelming it had so many toppings. The esquites 10/10. Jamaica drink 10/10.
If you’re looking for some delicious vegan eats, stop looking and order Rico Rico now.
P.S. those house salsas are so good, they should bottle and sell it!
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