Amapola Rico Taco

Amapola Rico Taco Amapola Rico Taco Mon.- Sun. 8am-10pm

The Amapola Rico Taco opened its first restaurant in March 1975. It was an old A&W restaurant located at 1279 W.
(1847)

These are the current hours of operation:

#1 1279 Baseline- Drive-Thru open 24 hrs
Dining room opens at 7am-10pm
Buffet Available Sat-Sun

#2- 596 Mt Vernon Monday-Thurs 9am-9pm
Fri. 9am-10pm
Sun. 8am-9pm

#3- 7990 Tippecanoe
Mon.-Thurs. 7:30am-8:00pm
Fri. 7:30am-9:00pm
Sat. 8:00am-9:00pm
Sun. 8:00am-6:0pm

#4- 291 E. Valley/ Colton
Mon.-Thurs. 9am-9pm
Fri. 9am-10pm
Sat. 8am-11pm
Sun 8am-9pm

#5-1060 Harriman Pl
Mon.- Thurs. 10am-8pm
Fri 9am-9pm
Sat. 9am-9pm
Sun 9am-8pm
Lunch Buffet M-F 11-3
Buffet Sat-Sun 9-3

#7-2390 Del Rosa Ave. The original name of this first location was Amapola Drive-In. Baseline in the city of San Bernardino. Its founder is Rosina Gallardo, who migrated here from Zacatecas, Mexico. She brought with her, her delicious recipes and her strong desire to succeed. That combination proved fail proof, and she quickly acquired loyal life long customers. Within two years she opened her second restaurant located at 596 N. Mt Vernon Ave. It was at this time that she added the word Rico Taco to the restaurant name. You could come here and feel like you were literally eating at a corner taco stand in Mexico. This restaurant was one of the few places where one could find authentic dishes like, lengua (beef tongue), cabeza (beef head), birria (goat), as well as the classics such as, carne asada (steak), and carnitas (pork). But of course, no one can argue that what put the Amapola Rico Taco on the map was our exquisite chile verde (green chile pork)! In 1985 Rosina’s dreams of success truly began to come true. She acquired her first SBA loan and the old A&W building was demolished. In its place came a brand new restaurant with indoor sitting and a drive-thru to better serve her customers. In August of 1999, she opened her third drive-thru location at 7990 Tippecanoe in San Bernardino. Although we continue to be a business run by family, we incorporated in 2004.

2005 was a year of great expansion. That year we opened our official corporate offices and catering kitchen. In addition to our restaurants, our customers can now have our delicious food catered to their special event. This new kitchen is located adjacent to our first restaurant where it all began. In June of this same year we opened our fourth location at 291 e Valley, Suite A in the city of Colton. In March 2oo8, two new beautiful locations were opened. The first was at 1060 Harriman Pl. (across the street from Sam’s Club) in the city of San Bernardino. The second is at 1515 N. Mountain Ave. just south of the 10 freeway (next to Edward’s Theatre’s) in the city of Ontario. Both of these locations have plenty of dining area and offer the sale of beer to accompany your meal. We want to continue to grow. After 32 years, it is still our priority to keep Rosina’s desire of providing excellent quality food and outstanding service to all our loyal customers. Thanks to all of you who have made that possible. We look forward to serving you! Thanks to our great costumers in the city of San Bernardino, we are proud to announce the opening of our newest location at 2390 Del Rosa Ave. This new location serves all the delicious food you have come to expect from us, with the convenience of a drive-thru.

Come see why the Pork Burrito has been our best seller for 50 years! Our Pork Burrito is one of the favorites guests kee...
09/17/2026

Come see why the Pork Burrito has been our best seller for 50 years! Our Pork Burrito is one of the favorites guests keep coming back for at Amapola Rico Taco. Packed with chile verde, meat, and a spicy kick, the Pork Burrito brings bold, satisfying flavor that has made it a popular go-to again and again 🌯🔥

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work, heart, and hustle that bring us all together. Amapola Rico Taco is proud...
09/07/2026

Labor Day is a time to celebrate the hard work, heart, and hustle that bring us all together. Amapola Rico Taco is proud to be part of those moments that feel easy, familiar, and full of flavor. Wishing everyone a relaxing holiday and a well-earned break 🌮✨

Have you tried Sope at Amapola Rico Taco yet? Built with beans, your choice of meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, Sope b...
09/04/2026

Have you tried Sope at Amapola Rico Taco yet? Built with beans, your choice of meat, cheese, lettuce, and tomato, Sope brings together hearty flavor and fresh texture in every bite. Stop in and see why Sope is one of those dishes worth coming back for 🌮😋

❤️ THANK YOU, SAN BERNARDINO! ❤️We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community for coming out and celebrating ...
08/31/2026

❤️ THANK YOU, SAN BERNARDINO! ❤️

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community for coming out and celebrating the reveal of our beautiful new mural! 🎨✨

This special event was part of the City of San Bernardino’s “Love Your Block” event, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make it such a memorable day.

A huge thank you to Hal Lacy, the talented artist behind our mural, for doing such an amazing job and bringing this vision to life! 👏🎨

We’d also like to give a very special thank you to City of San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. for joining us and helping us celebrate this special moment.

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us! ❤️

❤️ THANK YOU, SAN BERNARDINO! ❤️We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community for coming out and celebrating ...
08/31/2026

❤️ THANK YOU, SAN BERNARDINO! ❤️

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our community for coming out and celebrating the reveal of our beautiful new mural! 🎨✨

This special event was part of the City of San Bernardino’s “Love Your Block” event, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make it such a memorable day.

A huge thank you to Hal Lacy, the talented artist behind our mural, for doing such an amazing job and bringing this vision to life! 👏🎨

We’d also like to give a very special thank you to City of San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran and San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. for joining us and helping us celebrate this special moment.

Thank you to everyone who came out and celebrated with us! ❤️

Amapola Rico Taco is bringing the energy with Carne Asada Torta 🔥 Packed with mayonnaise, beans, jalapenos, lettuce, tom...
08/27/2026

Amapola Rico Taco is bringing the energy with Carne Asada Torta 🔥 Packed with mayonnaise, beans, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, and onion, it's a staff favorite for a reason—bold, hearty, and seriously satisfying from the first bite to the last. 🌮

🎨❤️ SAN BERNARDINO, YOU’RE INVITED! ❤️🎨We are excited to invite our friends, neighbors, customers, and the entire commun...
08/25/2026

🎨❤️ SAN BERNARDINO, YOU’RE INVITED! ❤️🎨

We are excited to invite our friends, neighbors, customers, and the entire community to join us for the official reveal of our new Community Art Mural!

This mural is a celebration of our community, our neighborhood, and the city we are proud to call home. We would love to have you there as we unveil this special piece of art and share this moment together.

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 1167 N. Mt. Vernon Avenue
San Bernardino, CA 92411

Bring your family and friends and come be part of the celebration! ❤️

It’s more than a mural — it’s a celebration of San Bernardino and the community that has supported us for generations.

We hope to see you there! 🌮🎨❤️

08/25/2026
Flautas have become a go-to favorite at Amapola Rico Taco for good reason 🌮 Crisp, satisfying, and topped with cabbage, ...
08/24/2026

Flautas have become a go-to favorite at Amapola Rico Taco for good reason 🌮 Crisp, satisfying, and topped with cabbage, Parmesan cheese, and salsa, Flautas deliver the kind of flavor guests love coming back for again and again.

Amapola Rico Taco's bestselling Huevos Rancheros brings the perfect morning comfort 🍳 Two eggs on top of a tortilla with...
08/19/2026

Amapola Rico Taco's bestselling Huevos Rancheros brings the perfect morning comfort 🍳 Two eggs on top of a tortilla with homemade spicy sauce, served with beans and rice for a bold, satisfying bite every time. 🌶️

Menudo is one of the most talked-about favorites at Amapola Rico Taco—and for good reason; it's the perfect weekend comf...
08/15/2026

Menudo is one of the most talked-about favorites at Amapola Rico Taco—and for good reason; it's the perfect weekend comfort food! Rich and full of bold flavor, Menudo keeps guests coming back again and again for its authentic flavor. Come see why Menudo has earned its popular spot on so many tables ❤️

Amapola Rico Taco's bestselling Huevos Rancheros brings the energy to your plate with 2 eggs on top of tortilla, covered...
07/27/2026

Amapola Rico Taco's bestselling Huevos Rancheros brings the energy to your plate with 2 eggs on top of tortilla, covered in spicy sauce, and served with beans and rice 🌶️🍳 Bold, satisfying, and packed with flavor from the first bite to the last. Served all day!

Crunch into our Nachos Grandes at Amapola Rico Taco for the kind of bite that keeps snack cravings happy and conversatio...
05/27/2026

Crunch into our Nachos Grandes at Amapola Rico Taco for the kind of bite that keeps snack cravings happy and conversations going 😋 Every layer of Nachos includes our homemade fresh-made toppings, in-house guacamole, and your personal choice of meat to enjoy from the first chip to the last.

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1279 W Base Line Street
San Bernardino, CA
92411

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