text: I really like the atmosphere in the dining room at Ricardos but every time I visit there seem to be problemsnnIt was a bit late when four of us went for dinner We were ushered to a table in the lounge but asked to be seated in the dining room We did not know it was already closed but nevertheless the hostess seated us there Definite props for thatnnWe started with an appetizer combo plate which was very good For the main course I ordered Carne Asada medium rare At other Mexican restaurants this steak has an inimitable flavor It came out of the kitchen fully welldone and the only flavor I tasted was salt By this time I was full enough from the appetizers that I just sipped my margarita and did not have them replace it I knew that without that special flavor that I know and love a lesscooked replacement would not be much better And that is the big disappointment at Ricardos The food just is not worth the trip