Spanish Phrase
Sí, está riquísimo.
Meaning
Literally, 'Yes, it is extremely tasty.' The phrase is a strong, enthusiastic endorsement of the flavor of a dish, using the absolute superlative to convey that it is beyond just good—it’s delicious.
When to use
Use this response right after someone asks if you like a food, or when you want to compliment a dish you’re currently eating. It works best in informal or semi‑formal settings, such as family meals, friends gathering, or a casual restaurant.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síestáriquísimo
Sí (affirmation)
Used to answer positively to a question or statement, similar to 'yes' in English.
está (estar)
The third‑person singular present of estar, used for temporary states such as taste, feeling, or condition.
riquísimo (superlative)
The absolute superlative of rico, formed with the suffix ‑ísimo to mean 'extremely tasty' or 'delicious'. It must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes.
🗨In Conversation
¿Te gusta la paella?
Do you like the paella?
Sí, está riquísimo.
Yes, it’s delicious.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, es riquísimo.
Use estar, not ser, because taste is a temporary state.
Sí, está riquísima.
The adjective must agree with the gender of the noun it describes; riquísima is for feminine nouns.
↔Alternatives
Sí, está delicioso.
Yes, it’s delicious.
Sí, está buenísimo.
Yes, it’s very good.
Sí, está sabroso.
Yes, it’s tasty.
Cultural Tip
The superlative riquísimo is colloquial and very common in everyday conversation across most Spanish‑speaking countries. In formal writing or upscale restaurant reviews you’ll more often see delicioso or exquisito. Remember to match the gender: riquísima for a feminine noun (e.g., la sopa) and riquísimos for a plural masculine noun (e.g., los tacos).