Ricky’s Place

Fu#king Ricky.
I walked into this Mexico dive while the sun was still in full stride but you’d never know it when you are within Ricky’s four walls — dark, real dark. There wasn’t a customer in sight but there was a lingering gringo. An older lady who seemed surprised by our entrance because Ricky was making his moves and she was buying it hook, line and sinker. Sorry for breaking up the party, Ricky, but I think that you (and this bar that doubles as your house) have seen your fair share of women in your day. This is when the lights should have come on and the bar should have jumpstarted into business mode, but that never happened. Older gringo lady scurried out the door, Ricky laughed, he played some music and poured us drinks.
The view from the patio is odd. I mean, you’re on the ocean but not really on the ocean. You get a real good look at the vacant lot next door and Ricky serves as the constant entertainment. Kind of like an acoustic guitar player on the patio of the hippest cliffside happy hour joint, but sans instrument and you ain’t sipping on a $ 14.00 martini. Oh Ricky… has this guy ever had a bad day? Seeing that he’s been running the bar for roughly 25 years and he still has that s#it-eating grin on his face and that infectious laugh, I think not.
Another reviewer commented that «there was a faint odor of vomit in the air.» Yeah, so? That’s what you should expect in a Mexican dive bar and that’s what you’re going to get. It’s true! Fact of the matter is that if you dig a dive, if you don’t mind some dirt under the nails, if you have a tetanus shot and if you want a really remarkable/​memorable south-​of-​the-​border bar experience, Ricky’s is your jam.

I absolutely love Ricky! He’s a character that you must meet while in Mexico. Drinks are strong and cheap. The view is amazing! Don’t go expecting much more than a good time and a hangover! Love you Ricky!

We went in at 9 on a Tuesday night. The place was lively with some music playing some people briefly dancing. Got served by Ricky himself and got tequila shots that, when served, seemed watered down. There was a faint odor of vomit in the air. There are better places in the area.

The epitome of Baja dive bars! Ricky’s is a must stop destination if you are traveling down the Baja coast. My girlfriend loves his strawberry margaritas. The place is frequented by local ex-​pats, surfers, locals, Tijuana locals looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of town, and always a wide variety of characters. Don’t be surprised if you see random people trying their hand at the stripper pole in the middle of the room. Leave your bra stapled to the ceiling and a dollar with your name on it on the wall. I usually get Ricky to go shot for shot with me.

Ricky can make anyone’s day better. I can’t wait to go back!

The laugh!

Ricky’s is a great dive bar. The thing that makes this place special has to be the owner himself Ricky. He does his best to make sure everybody has a good time. His infectious and contagious laugh is something you have to hear to appreciate. Don’t expect too much but do expect to have a couple shots and a few beers and if you’re lucky you’ll get some microwave popcorn.

There is no such thing as a dull night at Ricky’s.
Super friendly, quite colorful, Ricky is full of laughs and will keep you entertained for hours if you let him. Full of of stories of the glory days and the famous Hollywood folks who have been his customers, he will also show you his photo featured in the 2015 Calendar of sexiest men in Rosarito. Just ask. Trust me, you will love seeing it. And yes, even at the age of 70+ years old, he is damn good looking.
This is the place where you will find that provocative, raunchy shock factor that real, divey Mexican bars are known for, but done in such a fun loving way. He is a really special owner. This is the place to experience a piece of Baja history.

Ricky’s Place is THE PREMIER place to go in Baja. Ricky is very personal, the drinks are great and the atmosphere is perfect. A MUST stop when you’re down here. I highly recommend you stopping in and experiencing it for yourself.

Ricky is the best guest… going to Rosarito you must visit Ricky’s, great place, good music (Cumbias, etc…) good prices, he is such a nice guy… you are going to have a lot fun!!!

Una vez fui con mis primos a Puerto Nuevo para festejar el cumpleaños de dos de ellos. Ya cuando veníamos de regreso íbamos pasando por Ricky’s Place y mi primo que iba manejando nos dijo que llegaríamos porque estaba muy chistoso el lugar. El acababa de ir unas semanas antes.
Cuando nos bajamos del carro, vimos el letrero de lugar donde salía Ricky (el dueño) y me dio mucha risa. Ya estando dentro de lugar me percate que era una tipo cantina, pisos de madera vieja, luces tipo navideñas, brasieres por todas partes colgados y billetes de un dólar firmados pegados por todos lados.
Nos sentamos y ordene una margarita de fresa, estaba deliciosa, una de las margaritas más ricas que he probado. Mientras estábamos platicando y admirando el lugar, de repente baja el famoso Ricky y se pone a platicar con nosotros. Que personaje tan chistoso. Su risa es súper graciosa.
Otra sorpresa del dia fue cuando Ricky se puso a bailar tubo como todo un experto. Fue una experiencia muy chistosa y me encantó el lugar. He llegado a ir un par de veces más pero no me ha tocado ver a Ricky. Tienes que conocerlo a el y su restaurante bar.

Si vamos hablar de Rosarito tenemos que hablar de Ricky’s place, quien no ha tenido una aventura o agarrado la farra en este paradisiaco lugar no ha estado en Rosarito.
De entrada la decoración del lugar es muy original, cada mujer que llega por primera vez al sitio puede por propia voluntad donar su brasiere o su tanta esta será colocada en el muero de las mujeres ilustres. Hay globos y luces de navidad todo el año así como papel picado de ese que se pone en las fiestas patrias.
Ricky es una celebridad que siempre esta al pendiente en la barra de que todos los clientes la estén pasando bien. Es verdad que muchos artistas de hollywood cuando están filmando alguna película en los estudios fox qu se encuentran cercanos a la zona se dan sus escapadas a bailar en el Rickys.
Yo la primera vez que entre a este sitio fue durante un torneo de surf que coincidió con un paseo ciclista así, el lugar estaba a reventar de hgente en traje de licúa y sandalias, bebiendo y bailando al ritmo que marcaba la rockola y alrededor del tubo que se encuentra de piso a techo en el centro de la pista.
Rickys es un lugar que tienes que conocer

This is one of those must visit places in Rosarito. Ricky, the owner, is really friendly and welcoming. You can tell from the interior decorations that this place has had some fun times over the years. The appetizer menu is surprising good and the drink prices are reasonable. One of my favorite places in Baja…

Ricky’s bar seems like a Mexican bar from the 1980’s with relatively impressive sound system. It is very quirky and seems weird at times.
There are Halloween decorations and a X-​mas Tree, random signed dollar bills, ladies underwear and bras on the walls. We know some who have contributed over the years.
Then comes Ricky, a man with a full Afro and a cowboy hat. He has a distinctive laugh that makes everyone crack up. It sounds like the ill-​advised cross breeding of a donkey and a hyena. When you meet Ricky, you immediately think he must be a cartoon character that you saw one time. Ricky can go up and down the pole all night long! The crowd continuously cheers him on!
Here is a short clip of his act.
Ricky has been operating for over 20 years and pleasing his customers with his unique hospitality. He runs a full bar and there is a nice outdoor area where you can sit during the Spring and watch whales migrating back north. Bring your own food, because Ricky doesn’t have any.
The location on the Unilocal map is wrong, even after I fixed it. It is about 2 KM further south from Popotla.