Hello, I just wanted to leave a review for this restaurant my girlfriend brought me to. We were planning to go to our usual spot, but we decided to try something new, and I'm very glad we did. First, the atmosphere is beautiful and very colorful. Nowadays, you don't really see many restaurants with that kind of vibrant feel, so it was really nice--bright and welcoming. The staff were also very kind and respectful. They answered all my questions clearly and made us feel comfortable. I ordered the enchiladas and tried both the green and red, but I personally preferred the green ones--they were absolutely amazing. My girlfriend got the chilaquiles with carne asada, and I tried some of hers as well. Everything was delicious. I will definitely be coming back. Also, I highly recommend the agua fresca de pepino con limón--it was so refreshing. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Enchiladas Rojas de Pollo, enchiladas verdes , Enchiladas Rojas de asada, Aguas Frescas - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We finally tried this place after years of it being on my Yelp list. Parking is very limited so we walked the half a mile or so from home on a Saturday for lunch. We were a party of 5 and waited about 10-12 minutes for a table. The service was a little all over the place. We kept getting different staff and they seem to not communicate with each other. It also sort of seemed like they didn't get along. It could have been an off day as they were very busy, but it always looks busy so I expected more coordination and communication. The menu is large and has breakfasts and lunches like tortas, enchiladas, quesabirrias, etc. They only have menudo on the weekends. I ordered a grilled gordita with papas con chorizo and a michelada. I was surprised that the gordita wasn't prepared with the usual toppings like lettuce and salsa. They didn't even bring the salsa and I was so hungry I just ate it as is. My husband ordered the enchiladas de mole (enmoladas) and he said they were delicious. I tasted the mole and it was really sweet and heavy on The cinnamon. The michelada was a little basic, nothing special. I personally have had better, it tasted like they just added a bunch of tajin to it. The music was a little loud and it was really warm in there, almost stuffy. I wish they would have kept the door open so it could air out since it was chilly outside. I do plan to return and try other dishes to give it a second chance, but unfortunately, it just wasn't as great as I hoped. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Michelada - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

The place looks great the decorations it looks like a authentic Mexican restaurant BUT unfortunately the food was not good quality the service was poor very sorry to said but needs to get a new chef and a better manager the person that look like their were in charge she look mad never coming back waste of 60 dollars and my Saturday morning read more

This place is about the community. East side San Jose is full of culture. This place allowed people to sell food from their outside cart. It is beautiful to see restaurants not afraid of outside business taking from them. This restaurant was busy when we went. I'm not sure if it's because we went on a Sunday but a lot was going on. You seat yourself and someone will take your order. I got the passion fruit drink which was recommended. It was refreshing. The Mexican coffee was sweet, in my opinion. My husband got the huevos ranchero and he devoured it. I got the enchiladas suiza. It was yummy. I like the green sauce. We shared a quesabirria as well. Everything tasted like my friend's parent's cooking. We plan on coming back. read more

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Delicious food with great flavor and generous portions. The prices were fair, the service was friendly, and the atmosphere was welcoming. I'd definitely come back and recommend this place. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This place was a recommendation, was in the mood for authentic mexican food. Did not fail, they have a variety of selections. I had a carnitas and barbacoa sores with the works. I recommend you try both salsas, can't go wrong. If you crave some coffee, definitely try their cafe de olla or something refreshing try one of their aguas frescas. Service and ambiance, we felt welcomed. read more

El Rincon de Rita - One size - Agua fresca - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Great service to start right off the bat, waiters Itzel came to me right away and started giving me service. Asked Itzel about her favorite chilaquiles plate and she said the red salsa one because it was spicy, which it really wasn't but she brought extra hot sauce to add to it which was great. Got a cafe de olla which is always a plus at a Mexican restaurant, I did come on a Monday morning so I was able to sit right away and ambiance is amazing. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Sitting area - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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First time trying this place and there was a hair in my food . I left feeling so disgusted. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Hair in food. - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

This place is amazing! I had the chilaquiles last Sunday and they were great! Parking is terrible but they try their best, not a representation on the restaurant. The servers are very fast and very nice, and the aguas frescas are great and refreshing. The restaurant made me feel like I was back home with the nice decoration. Five stars always! read more

El Rincon De Rita is a mexican themed restaurant with Jalisco style food serving tacos dorados ahogados that were very good. The salsa they use for the tortas ahogadas and tacos ahogados is on point. Took me back to Guadalajara. The cafe de olla is also perfect. The aguas frescas were big portions and the flavor was also on point. I had a torta ahogada and an order of tacos ahogados. I accompanied my food with a passion fruit agua fresca. I loved the decor and the matching seating and dinner wear. They had live music karaoke style when we visited and the staff were very friendly and attractive. They restaurant is located in a small shopping strip so they dobhave some parking available but it is limited. read more

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First time trying this place and for sure not my last. Thought the wait time was going to be long cause of the amount of people eating but Took less than 3 mins to get seated, fast service , great personal , super clean and yup the Food was delicious. Ordered the torta ahogada, it brought me memories from Guadalajara. Bread's texture was perfect , carnitas were tasty and the Sauce gave it that final kick specially the spicy one.oh don't forget the pickled purple onions. If you go make sure get the cafe de olla. Good place to have some authentic Mexican food. Minimum parking Highly recommended. read more

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SUPER MAL SERVICIO para empezar no tienen sign diciendo donde es la entrada o donde hace uno linia. Hemos venido muchas veces y NUNCA habíamos tenido un problema. Siempre llegamos y nos dirigimos con alguna mesera para pedir mesa. Exactamente lo mismo hicimos hoy Sábado, pero una señora se azul quien ya nos había mirado hablando con una mesera y aún así al mirar que la Mesera nos estaba limpiando la mesa se la dio a otra pareja cual ya estaba sentada en otra mesa. Le preguntamos a la mesera si agarrábamos la mesa de donde la pareja se paró y la señora de azul le comentó a gritar a mi esposo diciendo que no estábamos en el lugar correcto y básicamente que no importa en donde estábamos esperando, si no es donde ella dijo no es una espera válida (sooo forget the 20 minutes I stood there waiting?) y Que teníamos que estar parados en la otra puerta..... SEÑORA como deben saber los clientes en donde pararse si no tienen ningún señalero diciendo donde se debería para la gente (entrance, wait here.....nothing) es mas donde la sería quería que nos paráramos dice exit soooooo si dice exit en un letrero con letras verdes so por que nos esperaríamos en la salida ????? (Foto del señalero incluida) Las meseras son súper lindas y la comida está bien ósea no se puede esperar comida como en México pero si está buena. La señora de azul bebería tomar classes de cómo manejar un servicio organizado al igual unas clases de modales. Si no quieren poner un sign entonces pongan a una persona designada a recibir la gente. Estamos en el 2025 y ese comportamiento es inaceptable especialmente en medio de un restaurante lleno de gente. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

Wow este lugar la verdad nos dejó sin palabras! La comida está súper deliciosa! Todo estaba fresco y el sabor era como si estabas comiendo en la casa de Tía Rita! Jaja El servicio también fue excelente la mesera nos atendió muy bien. El ambiente estaba súper maravilloso. También nos tocó conocer a la dueña, bien amable y se seguro si todo estaba bien. Yo recomiendo que vengan y prueben estos ricos platos! Nosotros venimos desde Oakland y valió la pena venir! Y asta me cantaron mi sapo verde para mi cumpleaños jaja. Muchas gracias El Rincon de Rita por el excelente servicio que me dieron a mi y a mi mami! I recommend this place 100% it was worth the drive for sure! The food is very fresh and absolutely delicious. The owner was very nice and outgoing! The vibes were immaculate! I will be coming back to try more plates! read more

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The mole chilaquiles were fireeeee 10000/10. I wanna give a shot out to the staff veryy attentive the chocomiles were 7/10 i was expecting different but nonetheless were delicious cafe de olla 10/10 and i dont like black coffee . My boyfriend got the caldo de barbacoa 10/10. The music was amazing just perfect we were not planning on staying to eat but let me tell you i will come back from now on read more

It was ok. Had to try after Tik Tok. We had chilaquilles plate and huevos rancheros. Green sauce was decent red sauce spicy. Cafe de la holla was very tasty but the empanadas were disappointing. We couldn't tell which was what flavor they looked the same. Good service nice ambiance. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Empanada de crema, piña y cajeta - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

We went today around 10:30 am and the food was amazing! I ordered tacos de canasta and they were really good. My husband ordered guarache de nopales and tacos dorados de papa, all their salsas were tasty ( they didnt have alot of garlic like other places which was a plus) I dont like having garlic breath all day. We let the owner know that the food was really good she greeted us and thanked us she was very nice.I will definitely go again. I will take my family. read more

Food service was exceptional! Very vibrant in colors, great air conditioning for this summer heat. Employees were very kind and generous! THE FOOD WAS GREAT! I recommend -Cafe de olla -Maracuya water. -Enchiladas de pollo or cheese read more

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Very bad service, they don't even know what they have on the plates, I ordered a side of pico de gallo, it was just a pile of chopped onions, the meat was of very poor quality, the chicharrón the worst I've ever tried, I don't know if they changed management or what because people recommended it to me, but I really don't recommend it. :( read more

El Rincon de Rita - Pico de gallo, Very bad chicharrón - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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When I took my first bite, I was transported back to my childhood, sitting at my grandma's kitchen table. The food was nothing short of delicious - every dish tasted like it had been lovingly prepared with time, care, and an old family recipe passed down through generations. The flavors were rich, comforting, and perfectly balanced. The crust had the perfect crisp on the outside while the meat remaining juicy and tender inside. The orchata was soo naturally sweet, I wanted down the mug. The nostalgia had me thinking I was at grandmas table. It was clear that the food wasn't just cooked - it was made with love. If you're looking for a meal that feels like a warm hug from grandma herself, this is it. Simply put, this food tasted like home. read more

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I've been wanted to try this place for long time Not recommended not worth it Food had almost no flavor I ordered 1 taco carnitas it poor amount of meat plus no flavor also ordered tacos de canasta frijol con chorizo it was just beans pretty simple no flavor will I come back no Avía querido venir a probar ase mucho tiempo este lugar por fin se me iso no lo recomendaría no vale la pena para empezar la comida no tiene sabor ordené taco de carnitas y muy pobre de carne aparte no tenía sabor y también tacos de canasta frijoles con chorizo pues prácticamente era puro frijol sin sabor a chorizo la comida muy simple regresaría no read more

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Buena la comida y sobretodo la l care de olla , buen servicio y buen ambiente, la meseras muy amables read more

El Rincon de Rita - Cafe de olla y Michelda - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

it was a great experience there was a live singer while you eat. that was cool! I also tried a dish that was new to me- Tacos dorados de papa c/ carnitas which was so good. it had refied beans and potatoes on crispy tacos topped with cabbage pickled onions and Carnitas. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Tacos dorados de papa c carnitas - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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I was looking for a place with good menudo this morning and saw how delicious the food looked so we decide to stop by and we were amazed! Every bite so full of flavor from the gorditas de nopales to the frijoles and especially the menudo with homemade tortillas! Definitely a gem! The cafe the olla is a must and the chocomil de guayaba such a sweet surprise. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food this is the place. Rita and her staff were super welcoming will definitely come back. Gracias Rita por compartir su sazón con nosotros. El mejor menudo de San José! read more

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Authentic Mexican food from Jalisco. When you walk into the restaurant, you feel like you are in Mexico. I had to try their tacos de canasta (steamed tacos) because you can't find that in any Mexican restaurant here in the Bay. They come in chorizo or potato. I tried both. It comes with a green avocado-like sauce and curtido. Very soft and tasty! I prefer the chorizo over the potato but both were very flavorful. The carnitas tostada was also a hit. I love all the lettuce and cheese and the tortilla was freshly fried. The chicken enchiladas was very different than what I'm used to but I loved it. Didn't have much sauce and it came with fried potatoes, lettuce and cheese. Very minimal sauce but flavors were great. Overall, I loved this place and I can't wait to come back to try other dishes! Parking is limited, so you may have to park on the street or in the neighborhood streets and walk. read more

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Went there thinking I was going to get some good Mexican food after seeing the reviews. The place is outdated. Let me start off by saying the service is awful. They do not welcome you in and they weren't tay busy. We didn't get chips until we asked for some. Food arrived the torta hogada was a thin dry bread with very little beans and meat bland tasting not what we were expecting. My tacos dorados had no cheese or sour cream and berly any cabbage. The sauce was in a small container. They threw a bunch of carnitas on top. The papas in the tacos were burnt around the outer part. The waiter Paola only came once to our table we Had to ask for the reciept. I also order food to go my my kids. They forgot the 2 coffees, and the plain taco that was $5. Overall I give this place a 3 out of 10 and that's being generous. read more

Burrito is great, inside has wonderful ambiance especially the cups, and staff is kind.

Muy mal servicio y muy ventajosos con los precios. Cobran $6.25 por unos chips. Se me hace caro. La comida esta normal. Tampoco es muy buena pero es pasable. read more

Las quesabirrias aquí están bien buenas, la neta 100% recomendadas. El lugar siempre está limpio, las meseras bien amables y el personal siempre al pendiente. Cada vez que vengo me tratan bien y la comida siempre sale buena. Por eso siempre regreso, es un lugar que nunca falla." read more

La comida está muy rico y ell servicio es amable. Es el restaurante preferido de mi hijo de 8 años. Ama los esquimos y los tacos de barbacoa!! Las gorditas son deliciosas. read more

Everything was disorganized, servers didn't know which food went to each table, we waited 45 minutes for our food no one came to ask if we needed anything. Really poor service, me and my family were exited to eat the food but everyone that came after us got their food. read more

My friend got the chilaquiles verdes (delicious) and I got the super carne asada burrito (delicious) a little on the small side for a super burrito. Coffee de la olla taste just like Mexico coffee Yum, but service was terrible never got checked on waiting for water or a refill on coffee but nothing great food great atmosphere. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Super burrito a lil on the small side - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

I love this place! Their quesabirria is hands down the best I've ever had! And their cafe de olla is delicious!!

We came here after church on a recommendation from someone else, and this was our first time. I have to say everything we ordered was delicious. I had the huevos con nopales with hand made tortillas. The coffee was so good . ( Mexican coffee) . I will definitely come back again. read more

Some people leave bad reviews because of parking, dry food, inconvenience etc...we all must understand that your first experience MAY not be the best. It's always good to give a second chance. With that said, yes the tortas ahogadas are on the dry side but, in my opinion, they have so many other good options. Please revisit and try other menu items. I will list the ones that are so so good. NOTE: names may be different from my review. 1.Quesabirrias 2. Gorditas de chicharrón 3. Birria plate 4. Tacos de canasta 5. Chilaquiles 6. Cafe de olla 7. Licuados Just to name a few the service can be questionable but remember giving them a second chance is worth it. If you meet the owner, Rita, she is nice to talk to. I got to know her and know where they are from etc... No I am not related to them whatsoever lol I just simply love the place. Don't bash them for parking because at the end of the day, that location is what works for them. Go park in the street and walk to the restaurant so you can make more room for food don't be a party pooper! God bless you all read more

Great food will go there anytime service is great too jus a lot of ppl in line parking is not good

The food used to be good now you can taste that it's not fresh. The Gordita I ordered of chicharron didn't even come filled half way with the filling . I got my cafe de olla in a cracked cup around the rim where I would drink. The waitress saw the cup and just smiled. I did notice the waitress would take good care of the tables where only men were sitting only checked on my table when I would call her over. read more

Stopped in here for lunch with some friends that have come to this place often. They would tell me that the Taco dorados with barbacoa and dipping sauce was an experience. I've seen this type of taco style online before, but never tried it. Definitely an experience. The service was great, definitely seems to be a family owned business. Was not too busy during lunchtime. Would definitely come back here again and recommend anyone. read more

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Food is very good, comfort food, feels like homemade food! I love the gorditas zacatecanas :( prices went up a little but everything has, that's why I don't come here as often because it can be expensive to go once q week like I used to. I love their Choco milk and love how it's made with a old school blender like in Mexico read more

Ordered the chilaquiles, michelada, cafe de olla and caramel empanada! It was allllllll delicious. Service was good but food was more important to me and I left happy with my experience. read more

El Rincon de Rita - Emapanda y Cafe de Olla - Mexican Near Me - San Jose, California

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Muy mala experiencia llegue y nunca me atendieron tube que pararme a pedir el la carta del menú y las mesas todas Muy sucias yenas de grasa y sebolla nunca me dieron la atención read more