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    El Rinconcito

    4.0 (238 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 6:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    EL RINCONCITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Huevos, rancheros con carne.
    David M.

    Don't let the name fool you--El Rinconcito might not be in a corner, but it is a hidden gem. This spot serves up delicious, traditional food that tastes like it was made by family. It has that home-cooked feel, like your tía or mami is in the kitchen making something special just for you. It's a small, simple place where you order at the counter, take a seat, and your food is brought out to you. The vibe is casual and welcoming--definitely gives "starter restaurant" energy in the best way. I'm excited to see them grow and offer even more in the future, but honestly, it already feels like home. Bring your appetite--the food is that good.

    Just made terribly tasting "chorizo" and egg taco.
    Tesla R.

    Oh man.... The chorizo and egg were awful. I've NEVER tasted a such an odd but gross chorizo before. I can't even describe it. The agua Fresca lemonade was watered down and sour. As if it was old from the day before and no sugar added. I wasted the entirety of my money before I couldn't eat anything I ordered. Never again.

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    Denise D.

    Cute little place tucked away in Round Rock. I was craving a breakfast burrito, and wanted to try someplace new. Yelp steered me towards El Rinconcito. Plenty of parking, and easy access. I ordered a sausage, egg, cheese & potato breakfast burrito made to order. It was big and stuffed full of ingredients! I also ordered an Al pastor taco. It was ok, but not outstanding. The burrito was hot & cheesy, with big flavor in every bite! The service was efficient, and I was in and out in a few minutes. I'd like to go back and dine inside sometime!

    #13. Huevos Rancheros with Bacon
    Jessica A.

    This place has changed owners and looks dingy and not that great. The young girl working there acted like she didn't even want to be there.

    El Rinconcito dinning area.
    Michael C.

    El Rinconcito is one of those restaurants on Mays Street in Round Rock that you may drive by every day and not even notice it. It looks like someone converted a small house into a small restaurant. Parking is limited, more parking in the rear (back yard). Once inside you see that it's a quaint little spot that's very popular with the locals. When you arrive, you step right up to the order window. Be sure to let them know if you're dinning in. El Rinconcito offer a variety of Mexican breakfast and lunch choices that take you back to memories or dinning in Small Mexico City eateries. The Food is very authentic and the taste is amazing. I had the Chorizo and Egg Breakfast with refried beans, white cheese sprinkled on top. I was craving potatoes for some reason so I asked if they could blend in potatoes with the meal. No problem. They serve the most delicious coffee in this cute little mug. It has a hint of cinnamon. I love it. My wife has tasted the Carne Asada Torta (Mexican Steak sandwich, but so much more). She was quite pleased with the flavor. I can't wait to try their burritos and the "Torta Cubans. You'll just have to come in to see what this is all about. Service is excellent. This location is fairly small so service is personal. The servers are always smiling and vert friendly. They are very accommodating and will build your meal to your liking. The Salas is very good, but watch out for the red one. Took my breath away. All and all I Visit this place whenever I can. I just wish they stayed open longer. Michael Cummings-Georgetown, TX.

    #1. Egg and Bacon, Potatoes and Cheese Taco
    Amari H.

    This is my new spot! Definitely a hole in the wall that is more than worth it. I came here for a solo bday breakfast and I'm so glad I did. I got a BPEC breakfast taco and the huevos rancheros. DELICIOUS! Homemade tortillas, great salsa, great quality food. I'll definitely be back to try more lunch/dinner options. The waitress is very nice as wellZ

    The menu on the wall above the counter where you pay and place orders to-go
    Courtney B.

    Today I came to this establishment for the first time and got the lunch special to-go. Today the special was flautas with beans and rice. The four flautas were fresh and crisp an topped with sour cream. The rice for the dish was hard as if it had been left out or prepared ahead of the flautas. I would order this dish again but would most definitely check the side dishes prior to leaving with my order.

    New nenu
    Lyla A.

    Update after eating here 9/16/18 and 12/8/18: The food isn't as good. I didn't change my review the last time because I thought it was a fluke but it's not. Their barbacoa is not tender anymore. The food is fine and tasty but it's not exceptional any more to us. I feel sad because this was my favorite place for breakfast The service is always friendly.

    Breakfast tacos!

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    Really goood food. Barbacoa is other places tend to be greasy but not here. The fat is also taken out.

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    Traditional Mexican for a good price! Maria and the man in the kitchen are extremely friendly/helpful and the food is out quick!

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    Thank you we appreciate all yours comments we hope to see ya'll again

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    Thanks,Paula we appreciate your Business.

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    They have a drive through, really delicious, reasonably priced food! I felt like I was eating my grandma's Mexican food

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    Taqueria Mi Tia

    Taqueria Mi Tia

    4.2
    (69 reviews)
    2.2 mi
    Family-owned & operated
    Speaks Spanish

    Let's start with the small menudo. If you don't like spicy menudo then this might be up your alley…read more As for me I was looking for spicy in every bite and never got it. Something that was very different about this menudo was that is was entirely meat and broth/juice there was 0 sign of hominey which is something I've never seen before. I love for my menudo to have lots of meat and some hominey but the fact that there was absolutely no hominey made me unsatisfied. I give the menudo overall a 3.5/10 I probably won't get that again here. The flautas were a 10/10 they were perfectly crispy all around, the meat was seasoned and the flautas definitely had a great portion of meat. The chicken flautas came smothere in cream and queso fresco as well as lettuce and tomato which all tasted fresh and went really well with those. The red and green salsa were really good and flavorful. The red one was much spicier than the green both complimented the flautas. Fruit cup was good and made fresh to order. The carne asada burrito with potato's and cheese was HUGE, very flavorful, a hint of spice and had lots of meat! 9.5/10 highly recommended only thing that could've brought it to a ten would be if the potatoes had some sort of crispiness to them, they were super soft and I prefer a crust-like outer layer on my potatoes. Beans were good, love that they put cheese in them just like my family does. The rice was good, I did add a little salt to it but overall good. The staff was sweet and patient, I came in with my two toddlers and they interacted with the staff and enjoyed their food

    Okay this used to be a more charming take on your local taq joint. But post-pandemic turndowns and…read moreever present Door Dashers have sadly taken a toll. While food is at least authentic and not Texican? It is alas also authentically weak. Even the tacos were mushy microwave reheats. Salsa was terrible. Chips out of low cost bag. Rice and beans were surprisingly good, but at $15+ per entree? Them's some expensive rice & beans, partner. Best to mosey to El Jardins or any other local joint if you're going to spend so much. The staff were very nice. But the DoorDash vibe added the usual chaotic divide between diners & dashers. Restroom reeked into part of dining room but moving across the ample sized seating area took care of that.

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    ! 3 tamales! Pork, chicken, jalapeño w queso fresco
    ! 3 tamales! Pork, chicken, jalapeño w queso fresco
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    Burros Tex Mex Bar and Grill

    Burros Tex Mex Bar and Grill

    4.3
    (272 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    This local eatery runs on charm, dedicated hard-working family and staff, and some of the best…read moreMexican martinis we've had in the Austin/Round Rock area. Our server couldn't have been more friendly and outgoing. She was swamped (it was prom night with lots of formally clad students dining in) but never broke a sweat, never made us feel rushed or unattended and had a big smile from ear to ear throughout. I can't remember her name but I believe she is one of the owners daughters - and she's a real asset to the restaurant. My husband had a combination platter with all the favorites - enchiladas, taco, and a tamale, which he thoroughly enjoyed. I opted for something that was a little less---well, you know----but when in Rome---don't eat the spinach and mushrooms----get the tacos, savor the enchiladas. They know what they're doing and next visit I will lean into their expertise, enhanced by another Mexican martini. Buen provecho!

    Burros Tex Mex Bar and Grill is a great, casual spot in Round Rock to grab some Tex Mex classics…read more.. it isn't going to blow your mind but you can fill up on the complimentary chips and salsa, cheese enchiladas and quesadillas, and plenty of rice and beans. It's a little overpriced for what it is but it gets the job done. FAST FACTS: * Parking - lot out from of the building with plenty of spots * Happy Hour - couldn't find updated days and hours but they do have HH specials * Lunch specials from 11 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday SERVICE - We arrived around 6:30 pm on a Monday and they weren't busy at all (although it was Cinco de Mayo and they got busier as the night went on). We were seated right away and had complimentary chips and salsa brought to the table immediately (they're very mediocre). Our server, Fatima, made sure we had refills throughout the meal and the food came out quickly. PRICING - The total was $65.45 after tax ($4.99) but before tip for a Burros queso ($10.49), shredded chicken quesadilla ($14.99), Javier's plate ($17.49), and carne asada ($17.49). For basic Tex Mex, it seemed a little overpriced but the portion sizes are good. BURROS QUESO (6/10) - This is a basic chili con queso... it's topped with ground beef, guacamole, and pico but not much. I don't think I'd order this again because it isn't worth it for the price... I'd rather just order a small chili con queso. SHREDDED CHICKEN QUESADILLA (6/10) - It's a pretty standard chicken quesadilla served with shredded lettuce, pico, sour cream, and guacamole. You do get plenty of shredded chicken inside! This is great to split as an appetizer or get as an entree. I'd order this again. JAVIER'S PLATE (6/10) - It's a good portion size but nothing special. The grilled skirt steak had a nice flavor but is kinda hard to cut up and eat. You get rice, beans, and a small tortilla cup with lettuce, pico, and guacamole. I probably wouldn't order this again because I'd rather try other things. CARNE ASADA (6/10) - Again, it's a good portion size but nothing special. The grilled chicken breast is the same price as the diced skirt steak which doesn't quite make sense to me but you get a decent amount of sautéed onion, tomatoes, serano peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini. Again, you get rice, beans, and a small tortilla cup with lettuce, pico, and guacamole. I'd order this again if I want to get in some veggies with my meal. This was my first visit to Burros Tex Mex Bar and Grill and I probably won't rush to come back because there are other Tex Mex restaurants nearby that I prefer. It wasn't bad by any means, it just doesn't stand out (especially for the price). But, in a pinch, I'd stop by again if I was nearby and in the mood for Tex Mex.

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    Burros Tex Mex Bar and Grill
    Shredded Chicken Quesadilla ($14.99)
    Shredded Chicken Quesadilla ($14.99)
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    Arepitas

    Arepitas

    4.7
    (569 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    Another long overdo review. I had Lunch with the ladies and I chose to come here. We ordered a…read morebunch of food. What I remember was it was all so tasty but expensive. I do remember the warm sweet plantains. I have become addicted to them. Also had the shredded chicken empanadas and oh, so, good. The other ladies ordered a wrap and an arepita which I didn't try because they ate theirs so fast.

    I've ordered from here many times befor but today I stopped in and ate "in house."…read more When u walked in I wasn't greeted , after a couple minutes I decided I would go to the restroom and come back as there seemed to be one waitress who was busy, and no host. I came back and waited about a minutes before I was acknowledged, I was sat and the waitress was attentive. I wanted to try the arepita appetizer which is normally served with shredded beef/pork or chicken on the side- to get a side of plantains instead of meat, it was going to add 3$ to the 14$ appetizer so I just opted to omit the meat all together and still had to pay the $14 ...which I don't feel is appropriate- people always wanna add money to sub a veggie for meat but never reduce the price when just removing the meat all together. Anyways, Ordered my food which was out promptly, the veggie bowl was delicious as always and the arepita appetizer (no meat) was good- reminded me of a fried potatoe cake, I used the arepitas as a vessel for my veggie bowl ! I brought the remainder of my bowl home where I bit into something very hard , once pulling it out of my mouth I discovered some beef snuck it's way into my dish- disappointing forsure but it is the first time out of about 10 times this has happened here. Prices have gone up over the last few years my veggie bowl was 18$.

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    Mixed meat plate with cabbage salad. Side of beans (right) and Party Animal arepa with cabbage
    Mixed meat plate with cabbage salad. Side of beans (right) and Party Animal arepa with cabbage
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    Sociedad

    Sociedad

    3.5
    (235 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We had such a great time at The Alcove Cantina! The food is always so good -- everything we tried…read morewas fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. It's the perfect place to relax, enjoy good company, and have some amazing bites to eat. And the live music makes it even better! Especially when Nova Band is on stage -- they bring such great energy and really get the crowd going. The atmosphere is fun, lively, and welcoming every time we go. If you're looking for good food and great live entertainment, this is definitely the place to be. We'll be back for sure!

    Sociedad feels more like a bar that happens to serve Mexican food than a Mexican restaurant, and…read morethat's not a bad thing. The drinks were great and definitely the star of the night. The food was good, the service was somewhat good, and we had a fun time overall. They also have a nice back patio area where we were able to relax and listen to a rock cover band that was a lot of fun. My only real complaint is the plastic fork and knife. I know it seems like a small thing, but serving food that requires a knife and fork with a flimsy plastic utensil was kind of laughable and made eating my green chili enchiladas a little more challenging than it needed to be. Even with that minor issue, I'd happily come back for the drinks, live music, and laid-back atmosphere. It's a fun spot to spend an evening.

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    Dis be the Alcove Lounge bar around Christmas.
    Dis be the Alcove Lounge bar around Christmas.
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    El Rinconcito - mexican - Updated June 2026

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