Since leaving Southern California in 2017, I have looked high and low for a Mexican restaurant that…read morefeels like home. While visiting Statesboro we decided on El Rinconcito to celebrate our son's birthday and were pleasantly surprised. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've EVER been to! The chips and salsa bar was incredible! I tried all of the salsas and the were amazing. Our food was beyond delicious . My husband and I got the burrito parmesano- I've never had anything like it! Our older sons got carne asada nachos and steak fajitas and both were wonderful. All of our kids loved what they got (and having cheeseburgers and chicken tenders on the menu made our littlest ones thrilled). The service was absolutely wonderful, and ending the night with the staff singing happy birthday with a dessert was the cherry on top. We live over an hour away but will definitely be back!!

The food was fantastic! Good Service!Highly recommended! Will definitely return for good Mexican…read morefood!

No words. Just look at the picture and you'll get the point and quality... ordered a marg and got a…read morepitiful slushie. If anything I walked out more sober than when I walked in from all that ice lol

Another visit to the original El Som, aka "The Hat", and an even better experience. This is a…read morestaple for me when coming to the 'Boro. We got a great server this time and the lunch portions of food were way more than enough to satisfy! The salsa was also perfect! I was shocked to see that our entire meal was less than $35 for fajitas, chicken nachos and two big drinks. I don't know how someone could rate this place low. I've been to hole in the wall Mexican places and this one stands out as one of the best, and they've been doing it for a long time. Kudus to the staff for a great experience!

Got fish tacos to go from here one night and they were absolutely delicious. The different salsas…read moreand slaws used on different fish worked really well, and I remember a couple of them had a great kick. Can't speak for service or ambience because hubby picked up the order, but would love to come back and try it in person sometime soon.

I've been here twice now and the first time was amazing, I probably would've rated it nearly five…read morestars the first time. My boyfriend and I split a burrito plate and it was delicious. Keep in mind getting chips and salsa is a 75¢ charge (but worth it). The vibes when we went the first time were fun, as it was trivia night. The second time around it felt more lowkey so the service was very quick but I was disappointed with the price changes when that was not reflected on the menu. Just a week apart, they inflated the price of the $3 well margarita and charged us $3.50 for each drink instead. I was unfortunately disappointed since that did not reflect what their menu showed.

Jake English Dr. Greene…read moreComposition I July 6, 2015 El Sombrero If you're ever in Statesboro, and are looking for a great dining experience, then I would recommend "El Sombrero", not only for their delicious variety of Mexican food, but also for their great hospitality. Everything about my evening at the restaurant persuaded me to go back in the future. This two-story restaurant serves a variety of customers from a peaceful family, to a crowd of rowdy college students. There are several establishments that offer cuisine, but three of my friends referred me to El Sombrero, so I took their recommendation. They gave me great advice. Whenever I go out to eat, usually with my family, nine times out of ten I'm going to go to a Mexican restaurant. The endless supply of chips and salsa, and the gigantic amount of alcohol they give you in just one margarita are some of the reasons why El Sombrero attracts money-saving college students. Also, the two-storied design allows college students to go upstairs and eat and drink and keeps them separated from families who may be disturbed by loud college kids. When I asked the manager where the college students usually sit he said that the restaurant was arranged with an upstairs bar and one on the bottom because they wanted to attract college kids, yet they also wanted to serve in the community. Statesboro offers three locations to eat at so it shouldn't be too hard to find. Another reason to patronize the restaurant is that it is walking distance. Following the suggestions of my friends, I asked for a seat upstairs. As soon as I was seated my waiter brought out the free freshly made chips and salsa, as expected, and then asked what I wanted to drink. Being a teenager I ordered a Coke and asked for a bowl of jalapeño queso. Thinking about texture of the gigantic sized, salted chips mixed with the delicious jalapeños queso makes my mouth water now. I was not disappointed with the dip, it was hot and the perfect consistency. As I examined my surroundings I realized that in every corner of the room there was a flat screen T.V. awaiting my attention. The service was great. When I was almost done with my first coke, the waiter came up and asked me if I wanted a refill. The hospitality of the waiter is a major reason why I would recommend this joint to anyone looking for a nice dinner. When the waiter asked me for my main course, I ordered the steak fajitas with red and green peppers, onions, rice, guacamole, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, pico de gallo and flour tortillas. It didn't take very long for my food to arrive, and the visual display of the steamy fajitas coming out only added to the excellent tasting dish it was. The quality of meat was outstanding; it was fresh and perfectly seasoned. My waiter said that a common dish that people get when eating at El Sombrero is the Burrito California. This dish is served with either steak or grilled chicken, onions, black beans, white and yellow cheese and El Sombrero's green tomatillo salsa. Other popular dishes served included are the fajita quesadilla and the enchiladas super rancheras. I was on a dinner date with Tori and ordered the fajita quesadilla with grilled chicken. She loved it, as did I. Everything physically about El Sombrero screamed out its Mexican ambiance and it was appealing to me. For example, the visual display of red clay tiles on the roof, the traditional tan coloring on the walls, Hispanic music playing throughout the restaurant, all the things that you would expect at a Mexican restaurant were present. Whether you want take out, catering or just to dine-in, El Sombrero offers it all. The only issue that I experienced was that, like all other popular restaurants with good food and service, El Sombrero gets pretty crowded on certain days during peek hours. With the idea of crowdedness, the factor that comes into to play as well is parking. When I asked my server when it typically gets crowded, he told me the weekends are without a doubt the busiest business hours. Not knowing that prior to when I ate there on Saturday, it was my luck that it wasn't too crowded. Looking at the reviews on Yelp for El Sombrero, if you want to have a nice, inexpensive peaceful lunch or dinner there are three locations in the Statesboro area, go to the El Sombrero in the old Publix shopping center behind Hardees. If you are a college student and want to be surrounded by people your age, and don't want the hassle of parking, go to the one on Fair Road. It is open until 11:00 P.M., which comes in handy if you are busy studying and can't eat any earlier. Food related almost all the other food critiques agree that they serve excellent Mexican food.

This was once a well-regarded Mexican restaurant where we frequently dined, appreciating its…read moreauthentic flavors and inviting atmosphere. However, the quality of food has declined significantly; the beef is now overcooked and charred, lacking the tender, flavorful qualities it once had. Additionally, the portion sizes have diminished to a level more suitable for children, making the meals feel unsatisfying and poorly portioned. We will never be back to this restaurant. Folks, better spend your hard-earned money somewhere.

We had a satisfying lunch at El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant or "El Som" as the locals call it. I…read morethink this place is a rite of passage for people in Statesboro. This is the best restaurant I've been to in Statesboro yet. Here's what my wife and I had: * Mixed Chicken and Steak Lunch Fajitas Over Rice ($11.25) - cooked with bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes, and topped with cheese dip * Lunch Combo Special No. 1 ($9.25) - one chile relleno, one taco, beans and guacamole salad * Guacamole Dip - Small ($4.65) Everything was delicious. This is your standard Americanized Mexican restaurant, complete with complimentary chips and salsa (side note: the chips here are of the thicker, harder, and crunchier variety). I would say this place does the Americanized Mexican restaurant concept well and operates like a well-oiled machine (in business since 1989). Our entrees came out fresh and tasty, but the Guacamole Dip was a bit underwhelming. It looked and tasted like it had been sitting out a while. It was discolored whereas the guac that came with the lunch combo was fresh and vibrant. Service was good. We visited on a Friday for lunch and it was nice and busy, though not absolutely packed. Lots of families. This location on Buckhead Drive is the third and newest of the three "El Som" locations in Statesboro, having opened in 2008. It's relatively nice and known as the "Palace." The original location opened on Fair Road in 1989 and the second location opened in the Publix shopping center on Northside Drive circa 1993-1994.

I enjoyed my experience here ! Started off with wings and they were good and crispy. Ordered a…read morefrozen peach margarita and it was really good , one of the best I've had! My friend ordered the shrimp tacos and she liked them. I ordered the carnitas plate and it was really good and was a lot of food for the price. The queso and guacamole was good also. I would definitely come back

I wish I could give a zero or a negative on this I definitely would. The food was decent. The…read moreservice was good. That's the only reason I got a one star, but the prices are outrageous. They raised up their prices two or three dollars per item and look at the receipt that I'm posting because they charged extra for vegetables for salsa for sour cream. The first time I've ever been to a Mexican restaurant where they charged for all the extra stuff and I definitely won't be going back to them ever. I tried to talk to the manager about this or the standby manager as she stated, and she said there was nothing she could do except for give me a discount never again. I guess as explains why there's only a three star rating and there was no customers in a restaurant when we walked in.

This was our first time here and we were sooooo impressed!!! Jesus was so friendly and attentive…read more We only came in for a light snack and the guacamole hit the spot! Margaritas were also some of the best!! We cannot wait to come back!

love coming here on the way to see my dad it's perfect and always has what I need especially…read moretomitillo squirt soda and even Mexican products you can't find anywhere els!

I LOVE this place ! Great selection, super tasty, very healthy, outstanding service, excellent…read moreportions. Heck! What more can you ask for?

Great food! The service is horrible. Literally 2 people working, 4 people standing around doing…read morenothing. Amazing!