Established restaurant in a casual space doling out burritos & other Mexican eats, plus breakfast. Based on 369 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
165 S El Camino Real Suite L, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: (760) 274-6169
Hours
| Friday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–8 PM |
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Reviews
Ashley A
It’s still Rico’s!!! There has been a change in ownership and name but it is still the same Rico’s we know and love! Everything tastes just the same as it has for the 20 years I’ve been going. Give them some love and enjoy some tasty burritos for me, since I’m out of state. Can’t wait to go next time I’m in town!!!
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Haplo The Hand
I have been coming here for years. The owner is a wonderful man who takes pride in serving great food with a smile. I have been friends with the staff for years as well. I love this place, if I could give it more stars I would.
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Randy F
If you remember Rico’s Taco shop then…. Pavlos Tacos is the same lucky… Some of the people who used to work at Rico’s bought the business and are reopening it under Pavlos..
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Brent Sellstrom
Never disappointed. I love this place! I loved it when it was called Rico’s, and I love it now that it’s changed it’s name to Pavlo’s Tacos. One improvement I like is they brown the burrito on the griddle. They have two salsas, red and green. Both are delicious and unlike any salsas you get elsewhere, and there’s a lot of places to get good Mexican food around here! This one I have returned to many times over the last 30+ years. This place is an Encinitas icon.
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Brett Moseley
This is the best Mexican food in San Diego! The Justin burrito is to die for, and I can’t get enough of their salsa!
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Jake McClenny
I grew up in Encinitas and have been going to this spot for nearly 20 years. When I saw the original name was gone, I was shocked, until I came on the reviews and found out it’s the same place as before under a new name with a new owner. I was so stoked to see who the owner was because he’s been there the whole time I’ve been going and knows what made the original place so special. I don’t live in the area anymore so I come in whenever I’m visiting family, and he always recognizes me and gives me a warm greeting.
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Jeff Grimm
I can confirm the news, Rico’s has been replaced by Pavlos, but the new owners didn’t skip a beat. Anyone who’s been going for 20 years will recognize the interior, and more importantly the food quality! As always, a Justin (single wrapped)
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Clay Walker
Rico’s has reopened under new ownership/management of long-time Rico’s employee Pavlos. Yes, the Justin burrito is still on the menu. Yes, the sauce is the same. It’s my favorite taco shop in Encinitas.
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John Purdy
Been eating here for over 20 years. Used to be ‘Rico’s’ now it is Pavlos! But still same great food. The red hot sauce is the best around! This is where the Encinitas locals eat because they know it is the best authentic Mexican food around!
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Shannon Fellows
Everything is the same but upgraded! I think the food quality has improved also. Definitely amazing! I grew up on Rico’s so when I’m in town I always try to stop in. Definitely my favorite Mexican food place!
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