Senor Rico

At my place of employment, I'd hesitate to say that at least a third of the workers are hispanic. So, understandably, much of the food offered in the lunch room caters to this population. And this is certainly fine with me. Tamales, Papusas, Tacos, Flan, Chilequiles, and much more are offered during lunch. Some of my favorite foods. Some caterers are better then others, but thats to be expected.

But what is one to do after lunch? Mid-afternoon, a few hours after lunch and a few hours before the end of the work day, what is a man to do to get that extra empty calories to get through the day. Well, the only place to turn when working in a factory in the middle of warehouse row in downtown LA is the vending machines. Luckily, even the vending machines cater to the audience I have mentioned. Doritos brand chili lime chips, Sangria sodas, and funky microwave burritos (which i'll review later) are offered.

But my favorite these days, is the Mexican Style rice pudding offered by Senor Rico. Made in Gardena, California and delivered daily it is usually quite fresh. Each cup is topped off with a dusting of cinnamon that really makes it a step up. Every few weeks a Dulce de Leche version appears with an incredibly sweet caramel at the bottom.

The other thing that I find entertaining about Senor Rico Rice Pudding is its Logo. When the name Senor Rico would suggest a regal male figure, the character found to the left of the logo is a peppy little girl.... or is she? Regardless, it has a cuteness and style reminescent of japanese product design.

Not sure if Senor Rico is available anywhere else outside of the American Apparel food hall, but keep your eyes peeled.