This is definitely a little hole in the wall. You feel at home here. The place is small and there isn't much seating . The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. I started with the chicken and beef empanadas. So delicious, they have a spicy sauce that's not really spicy but it's so good, also the have the pink sauce. I ordered the lunch special today and got breaded fish, white rice, arepa, macaroni salad, soup. Everything was so good, and it felt like home . I would definitely recommend to come here or order to go. Can't wait to try the rest of the food. read more

El Rinconcito Colombian Cafeteria - Lunch special - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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Just a step off of Morris Ave. lies El Riconcito Cafeteria. A spectacular and tiny Colombian lunch shack, they specialize in empanadas. "The palace of the empanadas" is adorned on the awning. They even were recently mentioned in NJ.com's top empanadas list. Colombian-style empanadas differ as they are fried in a corn base, usually stuffed with a potato filling, cheese and a meat. El Rinconcito Cafeteria is also great place for a hearty lunch if you can secure a seat, as it sometimes gets quite busy. They offer daily specials as well as typical dishes such as fresh-baked Colombian bread, fruit shakes, soups, sandwiches, arepas, platters and stews. read more

El Rinconcito Colombian Cafeteria - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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The food came out so good but I did find the place very hard to eat. It was small and the layout was a bit odd. It is a square space but very tight. If they are busy be prepared to wait for a seat. They are usually busy during there lunch hours. If you are craving cheap Colombian food this is the spot. Their specials are affordable and huge portions. Be prepared so have a language barrier though but the food was amazing. I did notice a lot of locals eat here. The people who prepare the food are 3 ladies and they look legit. read more

Stumbled upon this place on yelp. Wanted a quick cheap Spanish lunch. When I went in around 1pm this place was packed but me and my bf took a seat at the counter. The place is very small. I asked for a menu but it was all in spanish. Luckily i can read spanish. I saw the 8$ special and asked about it. A lady was so friendly and automatically knew what we would want, i guess because we were black in a Hispanic restaurant. We order the special which included 1/4 roasted chicken, white rice, slaw, plantains, and a drink. It was soooo good and took 2min to plate. The food was plenty and worth the 8$. I would defiantly go again due to the cheap price, fast service, and good quality home cooked food. read more

El Rinconcito Colombian Cafeteria - 8$ special including a drink - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

I've been coming to this place for the longest time, even when the old owner was there. There was always a reason to come back, the portions were always generous, the food very taste and fresh, but most importantly the service was always great. I noticed changes to the food and service as time when on after the owner told it to the now owners, still I continue going to them because I gave them the benefit of the doubt. I always order the specials and their prices went up from 8.00 to 12 but they charge $2.00 for using your card even if you're using cash, they charge for the containers the food goes into, so your total is now $14. I ordered a Bandeja for my coworkers knowing this a very generous dish as you're paying $23 for it. I was disappointed to see 1 very thin sliced meat (the call it steak) cut in two pieces, the tray was full of yesterday's rice because it was hard, one egg, one very thin piece of chicharron, 1 sausage and 1 sweet plantain. We couldn't even share the thin meat or their steak because it literally disintegrated into shreds due how thin it was. Needless to say no one ate the rice as it was hard, left it. The bandeja paisa and 1 special came to $37, and I was charged "Over the phone payment" when I paid the delivery person with my debit card. I gave it a good college try, but this is it. I understand every place is cutting down on extras, this isn't the way to cut corners, because your clients will feel played and will find a better venue where they are not being sold a fraction of what they pay. Shame on you, do better. read more

If i could give less than one star i would! Totally messed up my order through Uber eats i ordered 2 chicken 2 beef and this is what i received! Gross hard ass empanada and two completely wrong empanadas. DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE TERRIBLE read more

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Doesn't look like much when you walk past, but I like the food from there... I feel like the food is fresh, they have good specials, they have a punch card where after certain purchases your next meal is free, they serve a lot of food for very cheap price. When I buy one order normally I shared with a second person. I like to call a head or either order on yelp because the place is small. read more

Solid place to eat. Ordered lunch special of pollo guizado with beans. The portion was huge but so good. The food reminded me of my grandmothers cooking..flavorful and delicious! The ladies at the counter were so friendly! I will definitely come here again! read more

El Rinconcito Colombian Cafeteria - Lunch special..huge! - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

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I've been coming here for years. Some of the best Colombian food you will ever have and experience outside of the country. The service is prompt and the portions are generous. I enjoy the humility of the staff and it's servers are very attentive. I have been coming to this place for over two decades and I have never been let down. I highly recommend it for breakfast and lunch. The empanadas are tasty and well seasoned. read more

Se merece 0 estrellas estuve esperando 2 horas mi comida, después de esperar eso llame y llame para que me devolvieran el dinero dicen que no me lo pueden devolver porque el delivery ya salió el cual es ilógico si ya no quiero su comida. Mal lugar, mal servicio, el manager no sabe cómo solucionar los problemas de su establecimiento. read more

This is a great local restaurant. It's quick Columbian food. Counter service or take out. Always great chicken soup and a court choices for plate lunch. Plus a few other choices. Arepas, jugos, and some other traditional foods. It's cheap, friendly and great. Stop by if your hungry. read more

El Rinconcito Colombian Cafeteria - Colombian Near Me - Elizabeth, New Jersey

Very tasty, very friendly and very Colombian. When I'm in this part of town I make sure I stop off here. Very good Colombian breakfast. Fresh juices are good. read more

The empanadas are absolutely divine. The staff was extremely helpful and warm. Helped us navigate the menu and gave excellent suggestions. Be sure to get some of the house special sauce to-go, there's absolutely nothing like it in this world. We ordered a feast for under $20. I will certainly be back. read more

This place is amazing !! They have amazing food from burgers and hot dogs to the good ol bandeja paisa the food is service is fast within the first 15min! They even do deliveries so why get pizza when you can get some good colombian style food. Definitely coming back read more