Baked Argentine empanadas and Colombian coffee, right on the Venice Beach boardwalk.
8 flavors · $7 each
Every one is baked, with chimichurri on top, on the side or not at all. Pick a flavor to see what's inside.
Rico's promise
Not sure which flavor to get? Try one. If you don't like it, tell us and you don't pay for it.
Empanadas, lattes and Rico, at the walk-up window on Ocean Front Walk.
Best Spinach and Cheese empanadas with the BEST ChimiChurri sauce… I could drink it! My only Venice beach spot!johaira michelle ★★★★★
Such a cool spot with an amazing vibe! The beef & potato and spinach & cheese empanadas are absolutely delicious.Deshyani W. ★★★★★
Rico is amazing personality. The empanadas were on point… Actually visited this place twice on my visit. Will be back!Diaz Tortillas ★★★★★
The empanadas were worth the wait. The key is the chimichurri sauce. The owner is super friendly and nice as well!Julie Jung Huh ★★★★★
The empanadas were absolutely delicious. I got the chicken and the beef and potato crispy. You should absolutely come and try this.Shoshana M. ★★★★★
Coffee & specialty drinks
Every espresso drink starts with a double shot of Colombian espresso. Pick any milk, dairy-free included. Our two signature lattes:
Double shot, brown sugar, house banana bread tiramisu foam, cinnamon, a torched sugar top, a banana chip and a ladyfinger. The foam contains dairy.
Double shot with rich chocolate and your milk, under velvety strawberry cold foam and freeze-dried strawberry crumbles. The foam contains dairy.
look for the Messi muralCome find us
Open daily from 7am
A walk-up window right on the boardwalk. Grab it to go and eat it on the sand.
Catering
Office lunches, beach parties, birthdays. Mix the flavors, vegetarian and vegan included.
Order online
Order on Rico's own site for pickup or delivery. Delivery is free on orders over $35. You can also find us on Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub.