# Rico’s Empanadas > Small, casual eatery with outdoor seating in front of shops offers a lively atmosphere and authentic Argentinean empanadas. The place has a worn appearance but draws a crowd with its vegan and vegetarian options and flavorful sauces. It serves as a quick stop for tasty snacks along a busy boardwalk. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Rico’s-Empanadas - Address: 1601 Ocean Front Walk, Venice, California, United States - Phone: +17148518429 - Google rating: 4.7 (150 reviews) ## What it is good for - Dairy Free — 10/10 - Vegan Friendly — 10/10 - Food — 9.7/10 - Empanadas — 9.5/10 - Vegetarian — 9.3/10 - Coffee — 8.8/10 ## What people say - "These empanadas are full of flavor and absolutely delicious." - "I found the vegetarian empanadas to be very tasty." - "The coffee here was good." ## Good to know - Each empanada costs $4.50, which is reasonable for the location. - Rico’s Empanadas offers vegan and vegetarian options. - There is no seating available; it's primarily a takeout spot. - Credit cards are accepted, but cash is recommended for quick service. - The menu features both traditional and innovative empanada flavors. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.