K Rico South American Steakhouse

4.7

2128 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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K Rico in New York City is owned by Tommy Greco and Christian Tanno.

Tommy & Chris met each other on their very first day of kindergarten at East Brook Elementary School. During extensive travels throughout Latin America, they became enamored with the diverse cuisines, cultures and flavors from many lands, and wanted to offer an authentic experience based on these culinary and culture adventures.
Serving USDA Prime Cuts in a contemporary ambiance, K Rico also vaunts an outdoor patio with al fresco dining. A full service bar extends through the venue. A semi-private dining area affords intimacy. Seafood from Chile is hand selected, delivered, and served daily. Memorable service has rendered it a top-rated Steakhouse, well-illustrated in the reviews it continues to garner.

Located in Hell’s Kitchen, it is minutes from Times Square/Broadway Theaters. And that the kitchen stays open till 12am is a plus.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, South American, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 757-9393
Website
http://kriconyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Greco

Location
772 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Cross street
9th Avenue Between 51st and 52nd Streets
Parking details
Street parking is available on Ninth Avenue; Private Parking lot is on 52nd Street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Roasted Oysters$22.00
Queso de Cabra, Bacon, Crispy Shallots, Creamed Spinach
Shrimp Cocktail$18.00
Fresh Horseradish & Cocktail Sauce
Fufu de Chorizo$17.00
Mashed Plantain, Colombian Sausage, Crispy Plantain Chips
Guacamole Trio$18.00
Mango, Mint & Lime / Smoked Bacon, Chipotle / Traditional
Ceviche de Corvina$19.00
Fresh Corvina, Lime, Cilantro, Salsa Criolla
Pulpo a la Parilla$22.00
Marinated Grilled Octopus, Cherry Tomatoes, Garlic, White Wine, Capers, Beet-Cilantro Sauce
Queso Fundido$16.00
Tres Quesos Bechamel, Chorizo, Poblano Peppers, Crispy Tortilla Chips
Jalea Peruana$22.00
Crispy Calamari, Shrimp, Bay Scallops, Fish, Yucca, Aji Amarillo Aioli
Prince Edward Island Mussels$21.00
with Shallots, Garlic, Chorizo, Cilantro, Coconut Broth
Arepas$16.00
Colombian Semi-Sweet Corn Cakes, Chimichurri, Queso Fresco
Empanadas$15.00
Choice of Two: Cheese, Ham & Cheese, Beef, Chicken, Spinach & Cheese, Shrimp & Cheese

Ensaladas

K Rico Chopped Salad$16.00
Romaine Lettuce, Mango, Strawberries, Queso Blanco, Avocado Dressing
Ensalada de Fresa$16.00
Baby Arugula, Queso de Cabra, Spiced Walnuts, Fresh Strawberries Thyme Honey Vinaigrette
Chilean Celery Salad$16.00
Shaved Celery, Avocado-Lemon emulsion

Carnes

Prime Aged Meat Grilled on Authentic Plancha

Entraña Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce$48.00
16 oz New York Strip Sirloin$56.00
8 oz Petite Filet$50.00
12 oz Filet Mignon$61.00
20 oz Ribeye$61.00
18 oz Double Cut Pork Chop$44.00
22 oz K Rico On-The-Bone Sirloin Steak$62.00
45 oz Porterhouse$115.00
La Parrillada Mixta$92.00
Skirt Steak, Filet, Chorizo, Linguica, Pork Tenderloin, Grilled Chicken
Pollo a la Brasa$36.00
Peruvian Style Marinated Roasted Chicken

Pescado

Plantain Encrusted Roasted Cod$36.00
Coconut Lime Butter, Papaya, Strawberry Mango Relish
Seared Salmon Over Organic Baby Arugula$38.00
with fresh Mandarin Orange segments
Oven Roasted Corvina$36.00
topped with Smoked Salmon and Plum Tomato

Acompañantes

$12

Sautéed Yuca
Maduros
Crispy Sweet Plantains
Broccoli & Cauliflower Sauté
w/ garlic
Brussels Sprouts
w/ bacon
Chaufa de Quinoa
w/ figs
Sea Salted Baked Potato
Classic Creamed Spinach
Papas Fritas
Cauliflower Malanga Mash

What 2,128 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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2,126 Reviews

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AshleyH
New Orleans
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff is very personable and great at offering a recommendation. All the food is incredible with a variety of offerings from steak to chicken. It's a must dine at in NYC!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Un excelente restaurante de platos sudamericanos. El servicio fue muy bueno y la selección de vinos también fue muy buena. Solo podemos recomendar este restaurante en Nueva York.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were introduced to K. Rico by our lovely friends and have been back two-three times since. The food is delicious, (shout out to the amazing cooks! )the drinks are yummy! You must try the Blood Orange Cosmo. The staff is welcoming and they provide such a lovely experience. If you blink, you will miss this hidden gem. There are a lot of restaurants around, however none of them compare to K. Rico.
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ChrisR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, amazing food and ambiance. Marco was especially helpful and added to the experience. They allow food sharing so cost is relative.
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TRACEYW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting from the UK and booked a meal here to celebrate my partner’s 60th. What a fantastic choice! Friendly staff who couldn’t do enough to help and make it a memorable evening for my partner. Lovely and relaxing atmosphere. Food was delicious and good quality. Would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner here. Incredible Octopus appetizer, best we've had in years. Super tender, juicy, perfect char and very flavorful without sauce being overwhelming. This was indicative for the rest of the meal. The bone-in sirloin was perfectly grilled, tender, juicy and the rub used great balance of flavor to enhance meat, not overtake it.
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SeanT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I visited from Scotland and was going to see wicked and seen Rico's was round the corner and had fantastic reviews! The service was amazing (except the unironed shirts tut tut) but we will let that slide as the food was delicious! Not one complaint from any of us. The host was also such a sweetheart! Will be going again on my next visit to NYC! Thanks again!
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OpenTable Diner
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite go to place with out of town guest. Great ambiance with a good selection of South American cuisine and menu items.
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NathanG
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always. Good food, wine, and ambience
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always a great time with family and the staff is friendly and helpful. Going again soon
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BeautyW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
After reading all the rave reviews I made the decision to make reservations to go there before a show. The service and ambience were nice. The baked oysters and octopus appetizers were delicious. The 20 oz ribeyes we ordered medium rare was somehow tough and not marbled. Haven’t had such a poor quality ribeye before. For the price of the ribeyes, it was not worth it at all.
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Liron
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 14, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice place, nice food, nice atmosphere. Just nice.
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Tekphilly
Atlanta Metro
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My go to place in NYC - great food, great service and always easy to get into.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinning experience, food, ambiance, service were fantastic. I’ll be back for sure.
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SteveO
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A steakhouse with a different and lively personality. Sizzling cuts arrive with South American sauces and side dishes and everything just seems a bit more interesting and flavorful than the conventional businessman’s steakhouse. The staff is good-humored and efficient. My first visit was above & beyond fun. The restaurant had at least SOMETHING to do with it.
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HungryDiva
New York Area
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place never disappoints. I had a well seasoned excellently cooked ribeye. I do have to remind myself that the Brussels sprouts are not my favorite preparation (just a little to crunchy and not enough caramelization for me), but everything else is stellar. Even a simple baked potato is just so soft, not burnt, and comes with a perfect amount of butter and sour cream. I also appreciate the staff. We came late — they were almost ready to close. At no point did they rush us or make us feel like our presence was a burden. They just provided a good meal and great service. This was my first time back since the pandemic. Looking forward to more.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent birthday experience for my wife, the food was a bit pricey however it was delicious and the decor was amazing and the staff and host where excellent.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food with outstanding service that goes above and beyond to make sure you have a great experience! Would highly recommend and come back here!
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff and food were both wonderful. They went above and beyond for my daughter's 10th birthday. Our server, Benjamin, was outstanding along with the homemade chimichurri sauce. Excellent all around!
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IrmaC
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Restaurant was neat and clean. Decent service. A bit pricy for what was served but overall a good experience.
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Kcruz0381
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure! Empanadas and queso fundido a must! Our steaks always perfect.
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Denise22
New York Area
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely beautiful outdoor dining space! The food was delicious, the service was professional. I had skirt steak, my husband had cod, both were cooked perfectly! A wonderful dining experience within an easy walking distance to Broadway!
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AngieC
Saskatoon
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely unassuming spot in Hell’s Kitchen. Food was great, and the staff/owner were lovely. Highly recommend.
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ClintonN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
K Rico was an amazing dining experience. The entire staff from the time we entered was courteous, polite and professional. The cuisine ignited our palate. We have already planned a return trip with friends and family.
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RayniriS
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing Staff and the food was delicious!!!! There steaks are really well prepared!
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DoreenH
New York Area
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
This was our first time returning to K Rico since the pandemic. We were celebrating our anniversary and requested a specific table and were seated there as stated in our reservation. However, the person at the front end did not acknowledge our anniversary nor did our server, at least initially. We began with a shared ceviche while we enjoyed a good bottle of cabernet sauvignon. We both ordered 12 oz. filet mignons and a side of grilled broccoli and cauliflower. The steaks were cooked to the desired temperature, but part of each was tough. It was also complicated by the dullness of the steak knives, but we managed. For dessert, I ordered a coconut flan and suddenly the server asked if we were celebrating a special occasion. We stated it was our anniversary and the dessert we ordered was adorned with a candle and arrived with two complimentary glasses of champagne which was lovely but did seem like somewhat of an afterthought. We did feel slightly disappointed that our anniversary was not initially recognized, and that the steak had a few tough portions, yet we still felt K Rico was worth visiting. Our server also did make an effort to help us celebrate our anniversary.
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ForrestB
Richmond
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Went and had their Wednesday steak special—NY strip and side dish for $45. Per person. (Saves about$19. Per dish. ). NY Strip cooked nicely, but had a lot of fat and gristle. Had broccoli and cauliflower sauté which tasted good but it was COLD. Papa frites were good but nothing extraordinary. needed salt. Service was very good. For such a highly rated place…it was average at best. If went again, would pay the extra amount and get the filet mignon and then order sides a la carte
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Great
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a Home Run, never disappoints, the steaks, the service, and the whole atmosphere is just always on point. Thank you Leigh, Tommy, and Adam for amazing food and service as always!
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CharlesS
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere was great as was the Wednesday NY strip steak. But more than that was our waiter. We didn’t catch his name but he is from Ghana via Italy. He was extremely attentive to our wishes to have a very leisurely meal. He is a truly professional waiter and gentleman. Our thanks to him and the entire staff for a wonderful evening meal.
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LeBonVivant
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Never fails: another consistently-great experience. Thanks!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved our evening Food and staff were excellent
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Travel4Steak
Indiana
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We loved the mixed parilla, a sampling of the grilled meats! We would definitely go back.
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MichaelO
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great meal and amazing service!!!! The best in NYC!
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PaulomiS
New York Area
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Impeccable service - we have been going to k Rico for many years and they treat us like family every time. Wonderful steaks. Great drinks thanks to Andy. Wonderful backyard. Well done KRico!
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SteveF
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible place. Good consistent !! Wasn’t loud. Wasn’t too crazy crowded.
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Christinav
Los Angeles
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were phenomenal! I had the skirt steak and it was so flavorful and delicious. The flan and tres leches cake were heavenly. The service was perfect. I would absolutely come here again.
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My daughters filet was ordered medium and had no pink. Very well done and extremely tough. My fish was great! Service was wonderful.
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JaMJaM
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we walked into K Rico we were treated like family! Service was more than outstanding and the steaks were beyond amazing! Worth the splurge!
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Deborah
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely delicious meal. The staff were so welcoming and friendly and couldn't do enough for us! Would highly recommend this restaurant!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

K Rico South American Steakhouse does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. K Rico South American Steakhouse also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 757-9393.

K Rico South American Steakhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 2128 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for K Rico South American Steakhouse

772 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Additional information

Cross street
9th Avenue Between 51st and 52nd Streets
Neighborhood
Hell's Kitchen
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, South American, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street parking is available on Ninth Avenue; Private Parking lot is on 52nd Street.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Owned/operated by
Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Greco
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://kriconyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 757-9393

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K Rico South American Steakhouse

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

LGBTQ-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC

12 oz Filet Mignon

Sea Salted Baked Potato

Brussels Sprouts

Para Empezar

Roasted Oysters$22.00

Shrimp Cocktail$18.00

Fufu de Chorizo$17.00

Guacamole Trio$18.00

Ceviche de Corvina$19.00

Pulpo a la Parilla$22.00

Queso Fundido$16.00

Jalea Peruana$22.00

Prince Edward Island Mussels$21.00

Arepas$16.00

Empanadas$15.00

Ensaladas

K Rico Chopped Salad$16.00

Ensalada de Fresa$16.00

Chilean Celery Salad$16.00

Carnes

Entraña Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce$48.00

16 oz New York Strip Sirloin$56.00

8 oz Petite Filet$50.00

12 oz Filet Mignon$61.00

20 oz Ribeye$61.00

18 oz Double Cut Pork Chop$44.00

22 oz K Rico On-The-Bone Sirloin Steak$62.00

45 oz Porterhouse$115.00

La Parrillada Mixta$92.00

Pollo a la Brasa$36.00

Pescado

Plantain Encrusted Roasted Cod$36.00

Seared Salmon Over Organic Baby Arugula$38.00

Oven Roasted Corvina$36.00

Acompañantes

Sautéed Yuca

Maduros

Broccoli & Cauliflower Sauté

Brussels Sprouts

Chaufa de Quinoa

Sea Salted Baked Potato

Classic Creamed Spinach

Papas Fritas

Cauliflower Malanga Mash

Overall ratings and reviews

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does K Rico South American Steakhouse offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is K Rico South American Steakhouse restaurant rated?

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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