Mean Bean Nice Rice - Ringling

This restaurant is a fantastic stop while traveling through Ringling. The steak fajitas were excellent—tender and fresh. All the food was freshly prepared, incl... read more This restaurant is a fantastic stop while traveling through Ringling. The steak fajitas were excellent—tender and fresh. All the food was freshly prepared, including the chips. The homemade hot sauce was among the best I've ever tasted. Plus, the portion sizes were generous.

This is definitely the best Mexican food in the area! The owner welcomed us warmly and made us feel like the most important guests to ever dine there. We got to... read more This is definitely the best Mexican food in the area! The owner welcomed us warmly and made us feel like the most important guests to ever dine there. We got to try all of their homemade sauces, each one was delicious. We were also treated to samples of the fajita steak and chicken, which were bursting with flavor and so tender that the steak practically fell apart with a fork. They even brought us a sample of the avocado rib, which I can hardly describe—it's a pork rib that's incredibly tender and has a flavor unlike anything I've ever tasted. The queso and salsa were also excellent. Honestly, I can't think of any downsides, except that it's a 30-minute drive to get there!

We've visited this restaurant multiple times, and each experience has been fantastic. The food is consistently delicious. The avocado ribs are incredibly tender... read more We've visited this restaurant multiple times, and each experience has been fantastic. The food is consistently delicious. The avocado ribs are incredibly tender and absolutely delicious!

We were just passing through and decided to stop in based on the great reviews we had seen. The food was fantastic and the staff were incredibly friendly! The f... read more We were just passing through and decided to stop in based on the great reviews we had seen. The food was fantastic and the staff were incredibly friendly! The flautas were the best I’ve ever had, and honestly, everything we tried was delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant!

I have worked at mean bean several summers. Aggie is such a genuine person that has been wonderful to me. Her whole family is so welcoming and make the place aw... read more I have worked at mean bean several summers. Aggie is such a genuine person that has been wonderful to me. Her whole family is so welcoming and make the place awesome. I am happy to get to work for her when I am not busy at school! Plus the food is AMAZING.