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    El Rinconcito

    3.7 (117 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Margarita
    Rick H.

    Pretty good overall. About average service. The restaurant was small, but had a nice outdoor patio. It was about 4:30pm on Saturday & it was not busy so one would expect faster service. I'd say the best part was the drink. The tacos were very average, but tasty. At the end of the day it could have been better, but I'm full. I'll try and update a review my next time in Hollister.

    Enchiladas Americanas

    The enchiladas americanas were just ok. They were also small as were the rice and beans portions. I might have enjoyed them more if they spent a few more minutes in the oven. I'm not sure the tortillas were even cooked at all. I got the pollo in one and it was tasty. The container in my pic is small so it looks like there is more than there really is. It comes with pico, guac, lettuce and sour cream. My husband enjoyed them more than I did. Everyone was nice, everything looked clean enough. $18 for this.

    This is the sz of their $10 breakfast burrito.
    Humberto L.

    First time ordering food from here. Got a potato with bacon and egg breakfast burrito. Was expecting something hardy that would fill me up. When I received the burrito I was like where is the rest of it lol. For $10 bucks not worth it. Flavor wise it was ok nothing special. Potatoes were bland needed some seasoning and their green salsa was kinda acidic.

    Shrimp taco made from ceviche shrimp
    Betty E.

    Not impressed. Flavorless taco, uncooked tortilla, unflavored beans. I ordered shrimp tacos and the shrimp is chopped up cooked like ceviche style. Nasty! My kids tacos de asada were made from stiff cheap meat in huge chunks. Nasty food.

    It used to be good. Order a fried fish tilapia. It looked like a gold fish size. Over cooked. More Like gold fish chicharrón.

    a patio with tables and chairs
    Roshni G.

    Very happy with our gauge breakfast burritos. Next time i would get no beans but still delicious. The chorizo was great and not greasy at all. We both had food left over!

    Michelada. Ate two shrimp already, muy delicious.

    Came here for lunch and it was busy, so I sat outside. Waitress came with salsa and chips quickly, but when taking my order I noticed she wasn't writing anything down, and had me repeat my order several times. One wet burrito, guac and sour cream, carne asada. One Chile relleno plate. . When the food came? She forgot to place the order for the wet burrito. The Chile relleno could have been good, the plate was scorching, but the relleno was cold in the center. 4$ for an iced tea. And the scoop is f rice was extremely small. 17$ only ate half my relleno. Left zero tip. First time I've ever done that. El rinconcito is usually a guaranteed hit, but that waitress needs better training. Disappointed.

    Seafood Mariscada
    Jan E.

    This unassuming restaurant is located in the same corner lot as McDonalds! I usually order the Seafood Mariscada! It is a HIT every time! My fave dish! The girls are all so lovely and sweet! The food is consistently delicious! And I know every time it will hit the spot!

    Birria tacos! Yummers!
    Thinh N.

    One of the best Mexican food places around. Very decently priced meals, decent service. Place could be a little cleaner but since the food is so good, I'll over look that fact. I guess what I'm saying is, this place is a def fav of mine. Take a look at the photos. Pics don't lie...they put care into their food from what we have seen. I'd prefer the real Mexican cheeses over the mix they use but that's a small complaint overall. Try them out. It's worth it! Enjoy!

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    Wonderful ambiance, friendly service and delicious food! I definitely recommend this restaurant.

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    Just had lunch here Amazing!Service excellent food was hot & delicious with huge portions. Wish I lived near by I would be here lol the time

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    Service was excellent. Made you feel at home. From the salsa and chips to the entrees everything was very good.

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    Never got order 1 hr this is the second time we won't be back. 2 stars because food is good .

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    Great food and always great service ,I definitely recommend this place . My husband ordered the chili verde and loved it .

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