Li S.
Yelp
Ricky's is a great resource for all your red-meat supply needs (they also have pork). I wouldn't come here if I need only a few pieces of filet or something, but I always come here before a BBQ. (and when I say BBQ, I don't mean the American version during 4th of July... I mean the real Argentine/ Uruguay BBQ... the good stuff!) They have great short ribs (@ only $3.49/lb!) and good quality churassco (I think around $3.99/lb). Some of the meats have a weight minimun, (short ribs are 10 lb min) but you can get a smaller amount, it's just that it'll be a little more expensive. If you want filet mignon, I think you have to get the whole vacum sealed filet and take it home to clean and portion.
The quality of the meat is always good and because they are always super busy, it's always fresh.
Ricky's is always busy, but they are very well organized.
Steps to your successful Ricky's experience:
1. Go in, take a ticket and wait for your turn. Usually this doesn't take more than 10 minutes.
2. Tell the butcher what you'd like, and be nice b/c then they'll get you the meat that was just cut fresh! Also, if you want an extra thick cut pork chop or something, they will do special cuts. I got 10 lbs of churassco and he even asked me if I wanted him to clean it for me! And the place was packed! So the service here is very good.
3. So after they bag your meat, he'll give you a piece of paper.
4. Pick up anything else you need and stand in line to pay.
5. Pay w cash or c.c. and the cashier will give you a reciept.
6. Then go outside, make a sharp right to the side of the building and wait for your cart of meat.
7. A guy will bring it to your car for you in a box, esp. if it's a lot or heavy. A $2 tip is nice to have handy for this.
8. Congratulations, you just shopped at Ricky's the best butcher in Miami!
And don't forget the sea salt!