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Mexican Food

When we first started going to Ricardo’s the restaurant was west of town on Highway 90 almost to the San Pedro River.   The restaurant featured mariachi players on the weekends, which added to the allure of Ricardo’s.   The one thing Ricardo’s was famous for was the notorious wait time for our food.   The food was prepared to order and the restaurant often had a line waiting to be seated. The food is served on piping hot plates and was never cold.

My favorite dish at Ricardo’s was one of their appetizers, which I have not been able to find in any restaurants outside of Arizona.   The Green Chile Cheese Crisp is served on a large platter with a stand underneath.   The Cheese Crisp was awesome and still is to this day.   The Cheese Crisp used to be served on the extra large tortillas, but is now served on the large size flour tortilla. The appetizer was always served with a flourish and was the centerpiece of our table.   The taste is indescribably and is must to try if you are ever in the area.

I usually have enchiladas, as the enchilada sauce they make is different from other parts of the country.   The red enchilada sauce is slightly sweet and spicy and I sure wish I had the recipe.   Whenever we deliver in southern Arizona, I try to go and visit my friend in Sierra Vista.   She knows when I am heading her way to make a reservation at Ricardo's for supper.

Bob & Linda Caffee
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Homemade Green Chili Cheese Crisp

1 flour tortilla

chopped green chili's to taste

shredded mild cheddar cheese

Top tortilla with shredded cheddar cheese.  Experiment with this.  I like the cheese a little thin as the tortillas gets a little crispier.  Next scatter the green chili's across the top.  I often will sprinkle a little Tabasco around for some additional flavor. 

For a quick snack I microwave the cheese crisp until cheese is melted.  The best way is to place the tortilla under a broiler until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp around edges.  Place on plate and tear apart to eat.