Rico’s Tacos

They are a taco shop… Very delicious tasty tacos. (They have Pozole[whole hominy kernel soup] either (green or white) with (chicken or pork)… They serve it with taquitos (fried rolled up tacos filled with chicken), chicharrones (fried pork skin), chiles rellenos (jalapeño filled with fresh cheese), avocado, radish, fresh cheese, and tostadas, everything is on the side on a different plate of course. It’s super delicious!!! But they only serve that on Thursdays. They also have tortas during the weekdays… Love them! You must try it!!! So good, seriously. GO!

I’m going to be stereotypical for a second. Rico’s storefront signs are entirely in Spanish, which made me think, «Oh, this has gotta be authentic Mexican food. They’re not even catering to English-​only speakers!» Perhaps that’s an ingenious marketing tactic; if so, it worked.
It’s a very small place with a diner counter and about three tables. I didn’t see a menu posted anywhere, but the woman behind the counter provided one. Pretty limited menu, but that’s not really a surprise with the word «tacos» in the name. Actually I should be surprised that they offered other items.
Went on a Saturday and the woman told me they only had tacos that day. However, a whiteboard behind me said something about flautas being available on Saturdays and Sundays. (I know enough Spanish to understand that!) I wasn’t concerned though. I came for the tacos, plus a small establishment like that tries to minimize costs wherever possible. If they didn’t think they would have a great demand for flautas then they aren’t going to make them. No points deducted there.
We ordered four tacos ($ 2/​taco!): two beef, a chicken, and a pork one. We had an option of beans or soup. In the five minutes it took to serve us, the woman set down a verde dip of some sort (It wasn’t salsa, but I’d never seen it before) and radish slices. That was a really unique touch. We dipped the radishes in the sauce. Boy was it spicy! I was impressed. The tacos were delicious. She provided us with some diced pineapple for the pork taco. The beans are not your average baked beans. They are stewed in a beef broth with pork bits, hot dogs (??), and beef bones (adds succulence). As a gringo, I can only assume they are authentic, but I could be wrong. Be careful though about biting down on a bone fragment. I only encountered one.
They are a cash only business, but they have a sign right at the cash register, so it’s your fault if you order before realizing that.
This was truly an enjoyable experience: fast, inexpensive, and delicious!

Wow Rico’s Tacos makes some great tacos. Try the Barbacoa and Tounge — both are super delicious. $ 2.25 per taco is a steal too.
Tacos are legit authentic: double-​wrapped with legit corn tortillas and topped with cilantro and lime. Plus the tacos come with 3 different salsas (verde, roja, and a guacamole-​ish salsa), a bowl of limes and radishes, and avocado on the side.
Also, they provide soup for free with your meal: choice of bean soup or spicy beef soup.
They have several agua frescas — horchata is they way to go because the salsas can be spicy.
Definitely check this place out: Thurs-​Sun 10am to 9pm. Cash only.

Not much in the way of ambiance.
Really small. Reminds me of a converted old coffee/​diner spot.
But the counter staff is super friendly.
And the four tacos I had (two chicken, two pork) were simply divine. And at about $ 2.25 a pop, the price is awesome.
Go here!

Rico’s Tacos recently opened in Norristown. If you’ve read my other reviews, you know that I am on a pilgrimage to go to every Mexican restaurant in Norristown. While I completed my original MexiQuest, new places open often and it’s a never ending struggle to eat all these delicious tacos. First world taco problems.
Anyway, Rico’s Tacos are the bees knees. The place is the size of a closet, and has wonky times when it’s open, so call first. But the tacos. Oh my god. They’re like Mexican manna from the sky. The beef (not the steak, the steak can get stuffed) taco is like the Rapture is occurring in your face. The chicken taco is chunky and juicy. The tacos come with three (ARE YOU LISTENING? THREE) different salsas and they’re all good. Also, you get like 87 pieces of lime and a handful of radish slices, and a random avocado slice with the skin on. Whatever. It’s cool if you want to keep your clothes on, random avocado.
So go there. Buy tacos. Put them in your face. Be happy.