Food quality is consistently good. Service is solid. Staff is super nice. Phone ordering is sometimes challenging due to noise or poor phone quality but worth the hassle. Prices are decent considering how expensive everything is these days. I highly recommend El Rincon for your take out quick Mexican food! read more

Another amazing lunch at El Rincon. A couple of street tacos. I didn't want chips today but they are good so order them Roxy gets just meat and we both enjoy the patio. Love this little place. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Roxy and her shredded beef treat - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

Birria Taco - excellent Crispy fish taco - very good Crispy shrimp taco - shell too soggy Sopes - big let down (hoping they were good... still looking for a place in Sacramento that makes them well). read more

See all

Perfect little spot to grab some tacos on this beautiful breezy 70degree weather. Service was quick with a counter order. Small inside seating with decent outdoor seating. The $1.99 taco Tuesday carnitas street tacos were perfectly seasoned. Wish the asada street tacos were also $1.99 as well, but if you're a fan of chicken and pork. $1.99 Tuesday sure does make a hell of a deal. Top it off with a modelo and you got some good food. read more

See all

Ambiance Really isn't any, very old structure. Use to be a Korean taco place. 6 small tables inside very small and narrow restaurant, people in line waiting to order are inches away from tables when busy. Outside patio has newer iron tables and concrete slabs. Parking can be challenging. Rate 3 Customer Service U go to small counter and order. It was lunch time and busy. Staff friendly. Food comes out fairly fast. Taco Combo Birria taco very good, rich consume broth was used, carne asada taco very good. Rate 5+ Rice and beans ok Rate 4 Posole Very good, comes with shredded cabbage, onions and radishes. Rate 5 Value I feel dishes are a bit overpriced. This building is extremely dated and small so I don't see high overhead. Rate 4 I would return for birria tacos. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

Affordable and delicious food. They have a salsa bar and the chips are fantastic. Outdoor seating is a plus.

El Rincón is my absolute favorite spot for Mexican food in Sacramento! Everything I've tried here has been delicious, super flavorful, fresh, and made with love. Their prices are great too, which makes it even better. You get generous portions and real quality without breaking the bank. The staff is always kind, and it just has that welcoming, neighborhood feel. Their parking lot is tiny, but I always order to-go as does many people it seems so it's really not a big deal. If you haven't been yet, definitely go, you won't be disappointed! read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

10/10 would recommend! My husband and I love this restaurant. The food is always delicious and packed with flavor. The staff are so sweet and friendly. Very welcoming even when busy. The outside seating is a plus! Great way to enjoy the day and great food. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Shredded chicken Sope with avocado, lettuce, tomato, crème, and beans - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Wonderful food! Hot, fresh, flavorful, authentic. The pescado frito was huge and flaky. The salsas have heat, and the street tacos are generous in meat. Try the churro, actually house made not frozen. Super friendly staff! Terrible parking situation so you may have to park on a side street but it's worth a little stroll. read more

See all

Mini taco combo plate was very good! Their Asada is flavorful and they have really good portion sizes. I also appreciate how they give complimentary chips & salsa/toppings. The shop is very cute and cozy. They only have 4 tables inside but more seating available outside. The cashiers have always been very hospitable. The only thing to beware of is parking. They have 3 reserved parking spots but I prefer to park nearby on the street which is usually available. I'm a returning customer and definitely recommend! read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Mini taco combo plate - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I came here with my mother and husband and it was pretty good, nothing too crazy but still good. The restaurant did feel a little tight since it's pretty small and there were other people dining. So if it's crowded, expect to take your order to go. read more

Was in the area and wanted to try their breakfast burrito. Small little shop at the corner of an intersection. Friendly service. Burrito hit the spot. Will definitely order again if in the area. read more

Was me and my wife's regular burrito place. Carnitas California burrito is quite nice. Came home and found a decently thick metal wire inside the burrito. Decided to walk back to tell them what happened. The waitress seems distressed but then the chef said it wasnt her and accused me of putting it in the burrito in spanish. They waitress gave me the refund, but I feel pretty offended that I was blamed for this when I was just trying to bring it to their attention. It could be serious if I bit into the wire. Sadly won't be going back. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Carnitas burrito with a metal wire in it - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Corina and I ate lunch here today after the No Kings protest at the state capitol. I searched Yelp for about 200+ places to eat for Saturday and this little place really stuck out as being afordable. Many of the places closer to the capitol are going to cost 2 people at least $60 and some twice that much for lunch! We split a 2 taco asada combo plate with a couple of cold Modelas. Wow pretty excellent! The tacos were were very large and warped in thick yellow corn tortillas slightly fried. Lunch was $30+, we are very stoked, and we will return. In the late 1990s I lived a few blocks to the West on T St. This was a little gas station back then. Too bad as I would have eaten here a few times a week back then. 5 stars! read more

See all

Food was great, service is fast, staff are pleasant, restrooms for customers, and right off the freeway. Parking isn't fantastic but street parking is accessible. This is a great option when traveling and needs a quick sit down meal. We ordered camarones a la diabla, quessibirria, asada fries, and a shrimp taco. Everything was great read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Camarones a La Diabla (what was left of it) - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I am always on the hunt for some good, authentic Mexican food. And even though I don't venture out to this part of Sacramento very often, I figure why not try a place I haven't been before. This takes me to "El Rincon Mexican Restaurant" that has been opened for business dating back to the summer of 2021. Located at the corner of Alhambra Blvd & T St near the 80/50 connector in East Sacramento, this is where "Tako Korean BBQ" once stood and prior to that was a gas station for many years. After a 5K walk, my stomach was starting to rumble and had cravings for some hearty Mexican food (which led me to this place). Parking out in this neck of the woods isn't too bad as many of the surrounding areas are residential. However, they do have two very small lots (surrounding the building) as well as a public restroom (towards the rear right of the building). My lady and I arrived around 4:15pm (during the afternoon of Sunday 3/23/2025) as this was more or less an early dinner that would carry us through the late-afternoon and evening. Considering the rather unique and obscure quirkiness of this building (considering it was originally built as a gas station), the interior layout isn't that big. But there are several tables for dining (with colorful tablecloths), metallic chairs, and a salsa bar. There are two large LED TV's displaying the menu of options to choose from. Everything from tacos, burritos, combos, and kids meals. As for the exterior, this place also boasts two separate outdoor patios as I highly recommend eating outside (weather permitting) with relaxing views of Midtown/East Sacramento. Since the portions here looked huge, my lady and I ended up splitting an order of their "Birria Plate" which is shredded and seasoned birria meat complete with warm corn tortillas, rice, and beans. The salsa bar is also complimentary and has fresh chips, mild/hot red & green salsas, and other add-ons including lime wedges, radishes, & jalapeños. After placing our order, we sat outside (which ended up being a beautiful spring day). Our food is then brought out to us in less than 7 minutes; plate is piping hot as the entire presentation was beautifully well-executed. As for the overall flavor, texture, and spice factor of the birria, everything tasted above average while they were quite generous with the meat. The only gripe I had was that the birria plate did not come with any of the Consommé broth. No big deal as the flavor tasted fine without it. The Mexican rice was moist and full of flavor with the roja sauce. And the beans were made well but did have a significant amount of cheese on them. Again, not a big deal but after going to dozens upon dozens of Mexican eateries, I can be a little picky of how a plate comes out. All in all, "El Rincon Mexican Restaurant" gets the job done and is an above average place to enjoy quality Mexican food at a decent price. It is by no means a fancy place but this is more of a hole-in-the-wall establishment than anything else. They also have fairly generous hours of operation being open Monday through Saturday from 10am-9pm and Sunday from 9am-8pm. When you factor in excellent location, good quality food, above average customer service, and decent prices (for this part of town), I am giving this place four stars. read more

See all

Very poorly done food... lots of corners cut with the ingredients . I ordered the Carne Asada burrito. I would describe it as salty ground beef. The entire burrito just is a giant salt bomb and has very little flavor or texture. This is the second time I've been here and both times were very similar experience in terms of the quality of food, cleanliness of the restaurant, and awkward service. For 13 or $14 you might as well go to Mezcal Grill and order their steak burrito to go. It's pretty confusing all the good reviews.... I just don't see it as being decent Mexican food. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Ground beef carne asada.... not good. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

Came here for a California burrito and was seriously impressed. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the burrito itself was packed and super satisfying. They have plenty of seating both inside and outside, which is a nice bonus depending on the vibe you're going for. The salsa bar is a standout, lots of options and all of them were really good. It is a bit on the pricier side, but honestly worth it for the quality and overall experience. Definitely coming back! read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

This is a review for a to go order--- I ordered at the restaurant after a busy day at the river with my dog! This restaurant is located on T street. It's very small. I'm not going to lie I felt overwhelmed going in there to even order. The tables are very close together. They did have nice outside seating! I ordered a chicken California burrito! To order I just went to the window and placed my order. They have a huge thing of plastic up (probably from Covid) so it was rather hard to hear because of that. I sat outside while I waited for my burrito! It probably took 20 minutes, they were pretty busy! The burrito was good and had a lot of flavor. I also got a Mexican Coke which is my favorite! I would come back to eat in person next time. As long as it was outside- as the inside is very small and overwhelming! read more

See all

This is a fun little (and I mean little) spot to grab some no frills Mexican faire. Located on a rather challenging 'triangle' corner which makes it one of those places you SEE it and then realize you are passing it. Parking is super limited, so expect to park on the street and walk a few feet, and maybe have to cross some heavy traffic. Come on, it'll be worth it. The building is an old (again, super tiny) gas station which is why it is situated where it is. There are a several metal tables outside, and even two bar height seating areas along each side of the building. Plus a few small tables inside. Order at the counter, take your number, grab some chips and salsa at the salsa bar (inside), and then go find yourself a table. They will bring your food to you. We came in for the 'Taco Tuesday' special for lunch which truly can't be beat. $1.99 for either seasoned shredded chicken or carnitas. We ordered 3 of each. Tacos were double layered corn street taco tortilla size, with onion and cilantro, some limes to squeeze on them if you like, and a couple radishes finished off the plate. We used some of the salsa on ours...We agreed that both seasoned chicken and the carnitas meats were excellent. The salsas (both green and red) were very good, and not overly spicy. Personally, as lovers of spicy foods, we would have liked them to be more intense. Overall, this is a fantastic place to grab some really good Mexican food for a super affordable price, at a kitschy fun spot. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Taco Tuesday can't be beat! - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I've seen this particular location be a couple things over the years, but I really like how El Rincon Mexican restaurant is here to stay. There's parking on the surrounding streets and it's easy to walk to. Be aware of the 1 hour parking limit. The menu is delicious and when we went, we got the Asada tacos And I also went on a taco Tuesday so I got different types of chicken tacos. I really appreciate it the salsa bar with various salsa and condiments to go with the food. With our order came some chips. They were really good. I highly recommend that you check out this Mexican restaurant because the food is good and the vibes are awesome. read more

See all

El Rincon!! My wife and I recently moved to the East Sac/ Midtown border area (technically it's East Sac but doesn't feel like East Sac lol). And being so close to El Rincon I've heard nothing but great things! This taqueria is walking distance from us. Moreover, this past weekend I was getting VERY tired of leftover turkey, stuffing, and all that Thanksgiving jazz so I decided to give El Rincon a try. El Rincon is located at the intersection of Alhambra and T St. Parking is extremely limited but there is a decent amount of street parking available that is surrounding the restaurant. There are both indoor and outdoor dining options, with not many patrons eating outside due to the cold (at least it was cold for Northern California, don't hate on me East Coast and Midwest 'Elite' friends!) However, in my opinion El Rincon reads more as a takeout place. Once inside I ordered a California burrito, meaning steak, French fries, sour cream, Pico de gallo, and guacamole in a tortilla. For a very reasonable "low teens" cost my order included chips and items from their salsa bar! I was extremely pleased as I can't stand taquerias that charge extra for chips and salsa! I grabbed two salsa "rojos" and one salda "verde," then waited outside for my order. A staff member brought out my burrito EXTREMELY quickly! First off- they didn't have to do that!! It was very nice of them to bring my order TO me considering I wasn't standing indoors. Secondly, even though El Rincon was pretty mobbed due to the lunch rush they got out my order FAST! Which was also great because your boy was starving (what else is new lol). I rushed home, took my first bite, and WOW... absolutely DELICIOUS!! I forgot to take pictures of my actual burrito because it was SO good! Not too greasy but incredibly flavorful! And their salsa... fantastic!! Writing this review has me salivating for more! Overall it was fun getting to try somewhere I'd never been before and that's so close to me. Portions are nice and I appreciated how they hustled to get my order out! (Sometimes that can be a bad thing, but in this case it wasn't!) I've read mixed reviews about El Rincon not being consistently good, but that was not my experience at all! I can't wait to go back and get another California burrito (or two... or three). read more

See all

El Rincon has the best burrito I've had in Sac so far! I've been looking for a really good Mexican restaurant for a while now and El Rincon is a winner! Their menu is simple and so delicious! My friend and I came here craving burritos and were not disappointed. I got the fajita veggie burrito. It was classic with rice, beans, guac, pico, fajita veggies, cheese and lettuce. The rice and beans were so flavorful and the guac was so good. The fajitas were cut a little thick for my liking but they were also seasoned well so I can't complain. Their salsa bar was also great! We went a little overboard and got everything to try (twice over) and it was worth it. The red salsa was my favorite. Service was great. And the place is small but clean and cozy. Parking is a little tricky with only two spots in the lot outside. Definitely check this place out! I'll be back for sure. read more

See all

Best woman owned Mexican Restaurant in Sacramento! The owner is behind the stove making your food. El Rincon is tiny but packs huge flavor when it comes to its tacos, salsas, tortas and churros. They have a huge menu and I will definitely be back to try more items. Staff is friendly speaks English and Spanish! They have a small seating area. I think 4 or 6 tables. Parking as well is tiny so expect to find parking on the street. I promise it's worth it! read more

So glad that El Rincon was able to fill the void in this unique location. This restaurant has classic and authentic Mexican flavors and favorites, and the food is high quality and delicious! Don't skip a trip to the salsa bar too. I appreciate their crunch tacos and their breakfast burritos! read more

On this cold fall day, El Rincon Mexican Restaurant stepped up for a girl in need. (me) craving some tacos, I opened up my maps and saw that this lovely location had many good reviews. What I did not expect was the pure quality and magnitude of greatness emanating from this small restaurant. There is limited seating inside, but it wasn't crazy busy and all the seating outside was open. the workers were very kind and my food was brought out quick. I ordered two tacos de carnitas and two quesabirrias. I also ordered their horchata and TBH! it's kinda hard to find a good quality horchata nowadays.. sigh... BUT!! i enjoyed theirs a lot. It was a delightful drink. wonderfully made. pleasant surprise and great start to my meal. when I got into my car to eat these tacos... I looked at them and knew it was gonna be magical. Although they don't exactly have to-go containers, everything was packed nicely and was warm for me to enjoy in my car. The tacos de carnitas were delicious. I'm a little picky about my carnitas, but these were crispy and perfect. Now. when i looked and smelled the quesabirria, I knew my tummy had led me to the right place. Those two quesabirrias were heavenly. I have never enjoyed quesabirrias more. the consome was steaming hot, and was genuinely the most delicious consome i have ever had. these changed me. the neurons firing in my brain are indescribable. 10/10. i WILL be visiting again. te amo El Rincon. me cambiaste la vida. #blessup #holycannoli #vivamexico read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

Very bland. The crispy asada taco shells stale. Salsas were rancid. Rice is okay, The refried beans saved this meal. I might return to see if they still have pozole to try and hope to give this place another chance. read more

El Rincon is located on the corner of T Street at the old Tako location. I think the building used to be an old gas station and it definitely feels like if you sneezed, it might blow away. Staff were super friendly, but the food took a bit longer than expected to come out considering we only ordered a bean burrito and a nachos supreme. The nachos were huge and came with lots of toppings - I chose ground beef for my meat and it was not too greasy. I like that their menu is on the smaller side for most Mexican restaurants so I didn't feel overwhelmed when trying to decide what to eat. They also offer a decent salsa bar (check out the pickled onions if you like spicy) and plenty of bottled drinks! I will definitely check them out again the next time we are in the area! read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Nachos Supreme with Ground Beef, No Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service is awesome! The food too. For the last few years I usually order with a shredded beef enchilada/taco plate for dinner but I tried the taco salad bowl and loved it. My husband always gets a chili verde burrito but tried the chili verde chimichanga and could hardly finish it along with included sides. We have had taco Tuesday lunch there many times. The outdoor space gives everyone plenty of room plus the nice plantings make for a pleasant spot. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - LOOK at the size of this chimichanga! The side condiments were included. Delicious grilled chicken taco bowl too. - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Dangggggit I really want to gate keep this restaurant but it is too good to keep a secret! Since we moved, this is our favorite Mexican spot! We love their Cali burritos and the salsas they make (especially the orange one) are fire!You know a place is good when they are constantly busy and have both to-go orders with patrons also eating in the restaurant. I am so picky with my Mexican food (and yes you can argue a Cali burrito isn't truly Mexican) but El Rincon's flavors are truly authentic. The burritos are massive, but also delicious. I can't wait to go back on the weekend mornings to grab some pozole or menudo. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

I had a very delicious super burrito with carne asada. It was not dry, had good flavor and was ready for pick up when they said it would be. Quick service! The salsa bar options provided were wonderful. Love the spicy salsa. . Small restaurant with outdoor dining. I would recommend this place again based on their burritos. Only thing I would change would be to get some chips for my order. They were not provided automatically. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Super carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

I ordered the flautas and refied beans. The chicken in the flautas was over cooked and tasted of rank oil. The refried beans were salty and flavorless. The guacamole only tasted of lime juice and the salsas from the salsa bar were subpar. I will not be back and I suggest you don't even bother. read more

I moved to Sacramento recently with my fiancée from the Bay Area, and we've been looking for a great Mexican spot. We finally find it with El Rincon, everything we've had here is top notch. You can't go wrong here because their proteins are very flavorful. read more

The food here is delicious! Everything is authentic from the french fries to the guacamole. Definitely will be coming back. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Asada Fries with Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

See all

My husband and i really enjoy this place and the tacos are good! They are definitely a smaller restaurant with not much indoor seating but a nice little patio outside perfect for a nice day! I recommend if you're looking for quick easy service and good tacos! read more

This place is phenomenal. I grew up on 3014 T street. I remember when that building was vacant for 20 or so years, then it became a Korean restaurant that flopped now you guys are here and it has already creeped its way into my top 5 Mexican restaurants of all time in California. 10/10 taste I personally believe everything on the menu is probably amazing !!! read more

See all

I placed an order to go of shrimp tacos, beans, rice & a pineapple drink. The service was good but the food & drink was subpar. The drink flavorless & leaked all over the place. The tacos were bland with no flavor and the tortillas just fell apart. Very disappointed. read more

So I always past this restaurant on my way home everyday today I stopped in and was impressed. It's a smaller place with seating both inside and out. The food is very reasonably priced and delicious. I love the lengua it melts in your mouth !!! When you dine in the fodd does come to your table when it's ready. read more

El Rincon Mexican Restaurant - Breakfast burrito with lengua and salsa Verde - Mexican Near Me - Sacramento, California

Very tiny parking, small restaurant with tables and a lot of outdoor seating. Can park in residential area weekday for 1 hour without permit. I ordered a carne asada burrito and carnitas tacos. The asada was flavorful. My friend said the carnitas were good but some pieces were a little dry. The salsas were good but spicy. I normally don't eat spicy but i kept going back for some more. No pictures bc i was so hungry and devoured it LOL read more

This spot is one of my favorite spots in Sacramento. I'm so happy I found this spot and it's close to work so I can just walk a few blocks for lunch. I haven't tried all items but everything I've had so far I've loved. My favorite is the shrimp tacos and churros. Staff are nice, they have a small seat in and area outdoors to eat but itsba nice spot with great food for a quick bite. read more