Ricardo's Mexican Restaurant

I'm not sure this place has the best Mexican food in Brigham city but it's not bad Mexican.  The layout of the place is pretty good but they probably need to greet people better.  When you walk in you aren't sure what to do.  They don't seat you and after wandering around they yell from that back that you can sit down.  It's not just me who felt weird...everyone who came in had the same experience and it was funny.  By the end we all were watching people come in and then walk around like a zombie wondering where to sit. They smother your food with sauce so if you like that then come here.

What's up with soupy green chile sauce without any flavor? It was all very bland. Anything not covered in the soupy green chile sauce was also very dry.

We just happened to be in Brigham City at dinner time and based on the glowing reviews, we decided to give Ricardo's a try.  My wife and I along with three of our teenage sons arrived just before 6pm on a Friday night.  There was plenty of seating but most of it was reserved.  They asked us if we had a reservation.  This isn't the kind of place I would have expected to need a reservation and I don't think you do.   Two of the wait staff were very friendly and tried to find a place for us to sit.  However, there was one lady that seemed almost offended that we had the gall to show up and want to eat.  I was so taken back by her surly demeanor that I almost turned around and left.  However, with so many 5 star reviews, how could we leave?  I thought to myself, the food must be fantastic!

They found us a place to sit that was at this bench that looked like the bench, small tables and swinging chairs came out of a fast food joint.  It was not comfortable or conducive to good conversation.    Side note.  None of the "reserved" tables (over half the tables) were ever occupied while we were there.   I'm not sure who they were waiting for.  The president?

During our entire meal the surly waitress, who shall remain nameless, stormed around, was too loud and was very distracting.  She was the topic of conversation for the entire meal.  We decided that she must be having a bad day.  Fortunately, she was not our server.  Our server was excellent, very attentive, and unobtrusive.  

The decor was nicely done.  For a small place, they did very well.  Other than our seating area, the rest of the booths and tables were nothing fancy, but looked comfortable.    The restrooms are in the back.  They were clean and well stocked.  

Food:  The service was very quick.  The chips and salsa (one basket only, then you pay extra for more) were average.   For five stars I would expect unlimited warm chips with plenty of salsa.  The salsa ran out way before the chips did.   The food was hot, the plates were warmed, and everyone got what they ordered.    Our main course was standard Mexican fare.  It was tasty and well presented.  Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal and thought the food was just fine.  If I hadn't seen so many five star reviews for this place, I think Ricardo's would have exceeded my expectations for the food, but I have to admit I was looking for WOW! and I got something that was just like most every other non-chain family owned Mexican restaurant.   Don't get me wrong, it was very good, just not outstanding.  

Price: We all just had water and one entree each, with no desert.  The total bill before tip was $47.  

I have to admit, I really had high hopes for this place.  In my mind they didn't live up to the promise of the other 5 star reviewers.  We decided that most of the other reviewers must be either family members or close friends of the owner.   It is certainly not the best Mexican food in Utah.  It was very good overall and I would recommend that you give it a try.