What a surprise! I happened to be in the area and I knew I had to try this restaurant out. I saw this restaurant on instagram. And it's a little bit of a drive from where I live. But today I happen to be in the area and I told my husband to try this place out. He was so happy! Once you place your order out waitress came with a big plate of sweet bread and you get to pick one! I picked the concha and my husband got the pineapple empanada! We ordered a bit of everything. My husbands go to meal always is chilaquiles. So he ordered the DIVORCIADOS $16.50 Half green and half red with carne asada and beans. We also got the CARNE EN SU JUGO $15.99 And I got the MENUDO ROJO $15.50 Let me start off by saying everything was amazing! It all tasted like it was homemade! Perfectly seasoned, with hand made tortillas. The carne en su jugo was really good! I understand why they are known for that dish. I loved my Menudo! I was craving it and it was perfect. The chilaquiles, the chips weren't soggy, they still had a bite to them. The sauces had so much flavor! My husband and I left with full bellies and a big smile on our faces! All the waitresses and waiters were so nice! Diego was telling us the story of the restaurant. Which was nice to hear. All family owned. Hopefully they open another restaurant close to us!!! Fingers crossed! I will definitely come back to Thai restaurant and recommend it to all my family and friends! read more

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Food I've tried, Taquitos,salsa, chillaquilles,Menudo,beans ,milanesa,tortillas hechas a mano! When my sister and I cross the border to go home, this is our go to place. Somebody in that kitchen Cares about what they're making for Me & You, and I can taste it ,in every bite of food. The lettuce , tomatoe, and all veggies are always fresh and super clean as is the restaurant. We met Diego today, he is the owners son,very respectful, courteous and attentive as were the waitresses. I highly recommend you come and try. Muchas Gracias El Rincon read more

El Rincon Restaurant - El Rincon - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Had a delicious machaca plate for breakfast. Delicious eggs, shredded beef, onions, chilies and tomatoes. Served with delicious and creamy beans and tortillas. Portions are very generous. Shared the plate with my friend. The place is very popular and the other breakfasts looked wonderful too. Parking is a bit of a challenge. The wait staff are pleasant and helpful. read more

What an incredible find in San Ysidro! The food was excellent, vibrant flavor with outstanding service as well. Daniela was the perfect waitress being attentive, inviting, and kind. The atmosphere is casual and familiar with a warm hacienda vibe like someone's abuela was cooking for family. I had the machaca plate with a café de olla, it was late morning feast!what a pleasant sight seeing gringos and Latinos alike enjoying the experience equally. El Rincón is a must if you are in the area and looking for just the right spot! read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Huevos Con Machaca - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food is so good, it's authentic Mexican food. The beans have a chile de árbol taste, reminds me of my moms. Super friendly staff, great service. Feels very homey. We are definitely coming back to try other dishes. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Steak and eggs - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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The chilequiles and el jugo soup was so great, flavorful and authentic. Family owned and operated and the service is top notch! We enjoyed our visit and meal here and will return when we come to town. Cute little set up as well with great Music. They also offer customers dining in free Pan while awaiting their meals. Yum! read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

It's true, food is love and the owners care about the quality and taste of their Mexican cuisine. This place is not typical, it is special. I ordered the El Guero omelette, potatoes, and home made corn tortillas. Diego one of the sons, said they cook everything individually and on La Plancha the flavors of my meal are memorable. I think that is the best omelette I ever had, yummy. Such a cute place to stop in at eat at, its right off the freeway, so if you are coming south, stop in and have a delicious meal. They also gave me chips and beans while i waited all home made. Thank you for making my day. I wish them all the love and continued success. The service was also impeccable, simply they care. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - El Guero Omelette - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

It's one of the few MAGA supporting Latino restaurants I could find! Neat spot with decent food. So close to the border sometimes its worth just going over. This place is good enough to hit the spot when you don't want to. read more

Definitely the best Mexican breakfast spot in San Ysidro. Every breakfast dish I tried was excellent! Located right on the boulevard, small little place but with big flavor. Great customer service, they are very attentive from the moment you walk in. The cafe de casa is a must have (cafe de la olla). They bring you out chips with warm refried beans will you wait for your meal, and a person walks buy all the tables either a tray of sweet bread (pan dulce) which is excellent with your coffee. read more

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I started my breakfast off with a delicious cup of Cafe de Olla. I was then given some complimentary chips and beans. The chips appeared to be freshly fried and with the beans were a perfect start to a delicious meal. I ordered an omelette and I typically don't get chicken with my omelette but I decided to try something different so I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Omelette. I was pleasantly surprised and this omelette was bursting with flavor! The chicken was shredded and had a very nice flavor - with the chipotle sauce it put it over the top! I got the potatoes and paid extra for beans I also got the corn tortillas. I will definitely be back and try their other items. read more

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Authentic!!! First word that came to mind with this small gem. From the great service very attentive and friendly. To the Mexican decor and ambiance inside. Now the food was a wow factor, we ordered the chilaquiles verdes with chicken, the chicken was full of flavor and super juicy. The chips were fresh and super crunchy (my favorite) and the salsa was perfect taste not too sour as tomatillos tend to be. I will definitely come back to try more but gotta say these Chilaquiles were extremely delicious! read more

Very nice people and very generous servings of food! The chilaquiles were amazing! However the chicken enchiladas were all dark meat which we did not enjoy. read more

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Salasa Chips were extremely oily with oil bubbles on them. I ordered pancakes and 2 horchatas and it came out to $22 didn't know pancakes can be that expensive. Not enough syrup to go on the pancakes either I have to ask a couple times read more

El Rincon Restaurant - The oily salsa chips - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Overall a tasty late lunch. I've never had either of these dishes and they were both very flavorful. I really liked the carne en su jurors. The broth was so rich but not heavy. The wet carne asada taco wasn't my fave, the sauce was a little too tangy. The potatoes in the pork dish were a tiny bit overcooked and on of the chops was really thin, overall flavor was great though. Looking forward to returning and trying their pozole and caldo de res. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Carne en su jurors, large - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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This OG place is not what it once was. The quality is poor now. Carne en su jugo was probably the best thing on the menu, the issue is that it tasted as if it was reheated 2-3 times. The meat was pretty hard. The menudo which is why we visited today smelled so bad. Its an indication that the pork isn't properly cleaned. The one thing to watchful out for are the sides you order. I paid $5 for a basket of chips that tasted like burnt oil, and $5 for a side of lechera. This is very bad for this side of town. I would be okay if it was in La Jolla or Coronado. Wont be coming back again. read more

The food is delicious. All the classics made to perfection. Some of the best Chilaquiles Mole and Carne en su jugo we have had. Enjoy! read more

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Such a solid place for really good Mexican breakfast and food. They give you bundles. The Mexican coffee is really good and the Machacon and eggs was fantastic. For sure a hidden gem in San Diego. For a small and really busy place the service is really good also read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Machaca and eggs with refried beans - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

The food was delicious. Service was great, and the ambiance was nice. I had the chicken chilaquiles in green salsa and my husband had the steak and chicken enchilada in mole. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Chicken chilaquiles in green salsa - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

An absolute gem of a place in San ysidro serving up the real deal! I had been wanting to try this place for a while now and I finally got a chance to see for myself. A friend at work asked me if I had ever been a few years back, and I've had it bookmarked ever since. The reviews are great and they don't lie! It took a while to visit, because usually if I'm down in the San Ysidro area I am actually going or coming back from Tijuana. And so why would I eat on this side of the border? Actually in some cases, the closer you get to the border, the better the place gets! Let's just say you won't be disappointed here. The very first thing that impressed me was the simple fact that instead of chips and salsa they had brought us chips and beans! I mean this was a cool deviation from the normal chips and salsa. Hopefully others get the idea. The menu is pretty expansive, everything from breakfast to traditional combination plates. I ordered the huevos divorciados, and the lady got the chilaquiles in mole sauce. Also had the Mexican coffee, café de olla. Awesome! Service was excellent and friendly, offering us refills on our coffee. The food itself was prepared flawlessly, and we vowed to return in the near future. I glanced at some of the mouth-watering plates coming out, as we were eating, knowing full well that I'd be returning with or without her.. read more

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This place is always amazing.Food is always good service is always nice.Chips and beans at the beginning.Perfect match.Food's always hot served fresh. Location and parking during busy time can be a challenge. read more

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Food used to be sooo good. But as of the last 6 months their quality has gone down bad. Ordered breakfast plate el best chef and received my food burnt without tortillas as well. So disappointed. I used to love this place. read more

Deliciosa comida auténtica con sabor a Guadalajara. Todo estuvo espectacular: la carne en su jugo, el caldo de res, los chilaquiles de mole y chipotle, el chorizo con huevo, y el platillo de steak and eggs, cada uno lleno de sabor. Las tortillas de maíz parecían haber sido sumergidas en el juguito de la carne, lo cual les dio un toque único y delicioso. Las porciones son generosas, el servicio muy amable, y el sazón, me recordo a comida hecha en casa.El café de olla también estubo delicioso. Definitivamente regresaré, sin duda alguna. Para mí, 10/10. Muy recomendado si buscas una experiencia auténtica de cocina mexicana. read more

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Food good service not great got charged for 2 guacamoles when only ordered 1 check your receipts

Delicious breakfast. Nice service. Definitely be back to try their other items. Get there early it gets crowded. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Omelette - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Ok! The food is Fire! Homemade tortillas? Check. Perfectly seasoned carne asada and machaca? Check. A spicy salsa that I've never quite tasted anything like it before, but in a good way? Check. Did I get my money's worth? Check. I walked in here after yelping "breakfast burritos" near me, after coming from a dentist appointment. (Don't come at me, I was hungry, and I didn't want to eat before they looked at my teefs.) My Spanish is not so good, but the cashier and I were able to communicate effectively enough. I waited less than 10 minutes for my to-go order. The place had a like home vibe with the workers and customers chatting and saying their goodbyes as they left. Although as I was leaving, two liquor store loiterers blessed me with catcalls as I crossed the street. And as that was happening, simultaneously, a homeless person was peering into my car window hard, in search of opportunities... An interesting detour to get some delicious burritos, would you agree? read more

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This places closes very early so I've always had an issue making it there I finally made it and it did not disappoint The food was sooooo good!!!!! read more

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This food was not shy -- everything we tried here was rich and flavorful and super authentic. We stopped in on a Thursday afternoon for a late lunch, and it was pretty busy. Not a lot of parking, the interior of the restaurant felt cozy with some tightly packed tables and delicious aromas. We tried: Enmoladas con Pollo - The chicken was chicken, and the mole was absolutely bomb. A little on the runnier side and definitely heavy on the cocoa, the fresh tortillas soak it all up. Every bite was tender, meaty, and warming. Carne en su Jugo - yes, it's summertime and yes, I got the caldo, and yes, it was totally worth the abuela-status. The carne en su jugo was SO good. Rich meaty broth, with generous chunks of beef and bacon, and tons of delicious beans. Slightly spicy, super fresh and nourishing. Definitely worth trying. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Enmoladas de pollo - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you this little hole-in-the-wall spot serves up some seriously authentic Mexican food. The breakfast options? To die for. Generous portions, flavorful dishes, and the option to add protein to most entrées for just a couple bucks more. Everything came out hot and fresh, though a bit on the salty side but that might just be my taste buds talking. Heads up: extras like chips, salsa, and condiments aren't complimentary, so expect some added charges if you ask for them. Still, the food makes it worth it. Our server was friendly and took care of us without a hitch. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu! read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Divorce chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Ordered the steak and menudo. ​Food was good but not great. Appreciated the bean dip with chips instead of salsa. Restaurant is cute and staff were very friendly. Would have given a 5...but felt jilted when I got the bill. There was a sweet grandma type offering pastries to customers. So we took them assuming it was complimentary. They were $3.50 each, so charged $7. Plus they added a credit card fee. I don't like these kinds of surprises. I don't have a problem with credit card fees if notified in advance like on a clearly posted sign or better yet on the menu. Not saying how much the pastries were (they were the worst part of the meal - we got strawberry and pineapple, both of which were like jam instead of fruit) reminded me of being overseas when hidden costs are added or being charged for tea in a Chinese restaurant (again I don't mind if it's noted on the menu, but I don't like surprises). To me, this is worse than restaurants that note on the menu you will be charged for things like employee health insurance or "service" rather than increasing the prices. Just be forewarned. read more

I do recommend this place 100% Menudo is delicious. I love it What i don't recommend is ordering through yelp app (ends up going through grubhub) because it forces you to add nervio or pata to complete the order and once you add it, on the restaurants side it only shows them nervio. This because I ordered with pata and also put it in the instructions however the lady told me it only showed them I added nervio. Conclusion being: place has good food but order in person or through another app but NOT yelp app read more

I didn't order chilaquiles soup... I've never been served chilaquiles like this anywhere. I normally get red chilaquiles whenever I go out to eat but decided to try green ones this time but they were so bad there was such a weird taste to the salsa on the chilaquiles. It was so intensely overpowering. The waitress was very nice, however the owner was something else. When we tried to bring up our concerns she did not care at all and had such a idgaf attitude I could never return, do better! read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

Delicious, authentic Mexican dishes served by lovely people. It's definitely more a homey, simple place but focused on authentic food. The chilaquiles are delicious! read more

I don't know what happened in that kitchen, but my burrito tasted like someone washed it with Dawn and said, "eh, close enough." Total soap vibes -- absolutely gross. And then the price? Fourteen dollars for a carne asada burrito, cool. Add fries and suddenly it jumps to twenty-one dollars. For what? The privilege of eating a tortilla that tastes freshly laundered? Hands down the worst burrito I've ever had, and that includes the ones I've made half-asleep at midnight. Save your money -- or at least spend $21 on something that doesn't taste like dish soap. read more

The food is good. But the service needs improvement. The restaurant is not big maybe 10 tables and they were lacking on walking around to refill coffee. I came with my son and usually the kids menu comes with a drink. When I order his food and mine it was hard for them to give me boxes to go. When the check arrived I've noticed they charge me the chocolate milk of my son as separate $7 (when usually it comes with his food included) I told the waitress and she was able to fix it. Overall it was an okay experience. read more

Hands down the best place to come and get your fix for authentic Mexican food!!! My husband and I come here at least twice a month or a little more. From their menudo to their tacos dorados to their omelets, every meal is made with love and flavor. We recently got married and we decided to have them cater our special day...they served Bistec Ranchero, Chicken Fajitas & Chicken Mole with Rice and Beans AND for DESSERT, they did a Crepe Station!! Everyone enjoy it and there were NO complaints about anything. This restaurant is a family own business and their service is awesome. When you come in, the ambience when you walk in will make you feel like you're walking into your family's home. You won't regret coming here, I promise! Best choice! read more

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They say everything happens for a reason and I fully believe it. Stopped by El Rincón for a work meeting after a friend's recommendation. El Rincon has many typical Mexican food staples but the menudo definitely caught my eye. Rarely do I order menudo at restaurants as they almost never hit the mark. This is not the case at El Rincón. Clean, perfectly seasoned and piping hot I was pleasantly surprised and excited at the same time. I found my new spot for amazing menudo in San Diego and that is no easy feat! Thank you El Rincon, I'll be back for sure! read more

Food is watery, cheap and the only thing I found had any flavor were the beans. Definitely NOT worth the overpriced experience.

Came here for breakfast and what an amazing experience! They offer you sweet bread with your coffee. They also offer fresh chips with homemade beans.. read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Carnes En Su Jugo... so good! - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Excellent food,service is fantastic. Buscando chilaquiles ricos in town encontramos El Rincon super rico.. los tacos dorados d papa super ricos. Definitivamente regresamos . read more

El Rincon Restaurant - Chips con frijoles cafe de la oya - Mexican Near Me - San Diego, California

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Amazing chilaquiles! Great customer service! The mole was my favorite. We'll definitely be back soon.