La Cocina De Ricardo

Lake Forest, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Forest
#46
of 180 restaurants
City Percentile
57%
rating percentile
Address
La Cocina De Ricardo, 23532 El Toro Rd, Lake Forest, CA 92630
Phone
(949) 586-1477
Website
lacocinadericardo.com
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

La Cocina De Ricardo is a restaurant located in Lake Forest, CA. It is one of 180 restaurants listed in Lake Forest. Its 4.4-star rating is above the Lake Forest city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About La Cocina De Ricardo

Located in Lake Forest, CA. We proudly serve the best authentic Mexican food and Margaritas in Orange County! La Cocina de Ricardo is dedicated to the family tradition of excellence that began with Grandma Juana in Mixtlán Jalisco, México. She was... More

Hours

Friday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 SoCal Development · Jun 2025

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.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 S Sobhan · Dec 2023

We have been to this restaurant numerous times over the last five years but probably at least six months since our last. The place was less than half full and we seated ourselves as indicated by the sign in the front. The ambiance is good as other times as I recall. One of the waiters came by promptly to see what we wanted to drink. She brought us some fresh chips and salsa which was good as always. However, I never recall the chips to be so flaky that they break when I tried to spoon salsa into it. They tasted good but the salsa was a little less spicy than I remember. I asked for an order of guacamole which took quite a bit of time to be served. However, it seemed to have been freshly made with a lot less salt and spicy as I was expecting in the past. I am okay with less salt but a littl

★★★★★ 5.0 Danielle Davies · Dec 2025

This place is the bomb. It’s been here 20+ years and I can always come here for that authentic soul lightening Mexican food! I love the chicken taco salad, it’s my go to. The crispy tacos are really good and so are the soft tacos. Basically I’ve never had a bad meal here. Everything is delicious.

★★★★★ 5.0 Richard Randell · Mar 2026

This place is great you gotta try it. I was craving a bean and cheese burrito and after work I went and got one. I also got chips and salsa on the side for free 😋. The owners are so nice!

★★★★☆ 4.0 Sophie Tsai · Jul 2025

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurantRestaurantTaco restaurant

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