Rico’s Empanadas

I recently moved to Venice and am always on the lookout for the next legendary hole-in-the-wall--and wow, I think I just found one. I spotted this spot on my way to yoga, and something about it...

June 11 & 12th, 2025 | Venice Beach: When you're walking on the Venice Boardwalk and crave a bite of Argentina, I highly recommend Rico's Empanadas! Memorable empanadas bursting with flavor,...

Rico's Empanadas is the kind of spot you randomly try once--and then find yourself craving weekly. The empanadas are flaky, golden, and packed with filling (the beef and cheese is a classic, but...

Absolutely must stop and try these empanadas! So full of flavor and good quality texture! If you know me, I'm stopping by any Argentine place I see. I spotted this out of the corner of my eye, and...

Stopped by when we saw the little shack during our walk along the Venice boardwalk. Rico was really kind and made them fresh and quick! I had never had an Argentinian empanada before and was blown...