The food is always delicious & very fresh. The service has always been spot on. The ambiance & the margaritas are great. My friends and family always insist on El Rincon when visiting from out of town or gathering in town. Try it. You will not be disappointed. read more

The waitress was friendly but after I ate I asked her for the check and she said ok. I waited 15 minutes and still received no check. So I went up to the cashier to pay and I asked a guy in line and he said you just come to the cashier and pay without a check. No staff told me this and this was my first time at this restaurant. The food was ok but not that great. I had chicken quesadillas . Not much chicken on a large tortilla . Around 2 inches from the edge was nothing. I was very disappointed and since this was my first time , it will probably be my last time. There are many other good Mexican restaurants in Athens. Ps. The food looks nothing like the pictures they displayed. read more

Mariscos El Rincon Bar & Grill - Inside resturant - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Texas

We appreciated the various menu options. Our entrees were each tasty, well priced and generous. The service was attentive and prompt. Though an old restaurant, it has been a favorite for many in this area. read more

Have only been here for lunch, but the service has been very friendly. The food tastes great and comes out fast. Chips and salsa are good.

Found this restaurant on yelp... The food, the service, and even the asked for lessons in Spanish... We're top-notch I am definitely coming back and I would definitely recommend read more

The food was good as usual however today we went for breakfast. We were not greeted however we were asked "booth or table?" When we answered she then pointed to where we were to go and that was it. No words spoken. When we received our meal I asked for some jelly for our toast and two jars of jam were placed on our table. Not individual servings but community jars!! Yeah, I don't think so. I don't think we'll be going back for a while. Rude hostess and unsanitary food. Waiter was great! read more

Mariscos El Rincon Bar & Grill - Community jars. Who knows what used forks, spoons or knives had been put into people mouths then into the jars. Not for us!! - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Texas

Great service, great food and great prices. There are several choices for Mexican food nearby but this is the best IMO. The bar is spacious and drinks are stout Never disappoints read more

Found this gem through Yelp. The food was so good! We were there late on a Sunday afternoon so they were in the process of closing up. Still the service was good! Would definitely come back when we're in the area. read more

The food is plentiful and comes out nice & warm. The staff is always friendly and nice. Price is great. The salsa fantastic. Queso is so so. But everything else is phenomenal. read more

Sirloin steak, just right. Broccoli and loaded potato terrific. First time here. Frozen margaritas are good as well. read more

Mariscos El Rincon Bar & Grill - Sirloin steak, broccoli and baked potato. - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Texas

I must admit, this our favorite Mexican restaurant in Athens. The menu is so varied and filled with my favorites! They have TVs placed around the room so that you can pick up with read more

Excellent Mexican food, not Tex-Mex! The Pico was so fresh and brisket taco's were perfect. The tortillas are the best in town and I love the huge menu. We always get extra salsa to go. Highly recommend! read more

Best Mexican food in Athens! Great service, bar and food. Owner is always present and it shows she cares about her customers.

Some of the best salsa I have ever had! Staff is fantastic! The fajitas are awesome I will definitely come back here again! read more

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Food is authentic and the staff are very welcoming! Karla and her crew do an amazing job! I only wish there were more wait staff. Great food! read more

Best beef fajitas I've ever had! Definitely going to be my new place to eat when I visit Athens. The rice looks different but it was delicious! Enjoyed it so much i I forgot to get a picture of my meal! read more

The food is better than average for sure. It is one of three Mexican food restaurants we frequent in the area. However, they do not bring a ticket/check to your table. Last night, for the third time now, the ticket was padded. We are beginning to think that is not a coincidence. If you eat here, watch your bill! read more

We had lunch on a Saturday. Four of us had different enchiladas and all were great. My red mole enchiladas were wonderful. Charros beans were very good. Chips and salsa were good. Service was good. Very reasonably priced. Everything was good. I highly recommend it. read more

Great food, authentic Mexican dishes. We tried a few different dishes, Bistek a la Mexico, carne asada, Chile releno..all delish & loved their sauces. Our waiter made a fabulous Michelada from scratch which was awesome. Service was spot on & fun atmosphere. We're definitely coming back! read more

This place has the worst service ever. We all got over charged and they refused to take items off that we didn't order.

my family and i have been coming for almost ten years. some of the best mexican food i've ever had, hands down. i cannot recommend mariachis el rincon enough read more

Very surprised to find muy autentico Tex Mex food in northeast Texas. We San Antonio snobs don't expect to find anything this good north of Austin, but here it is. Good bar. Great salsas. Lengua, tripas, and seriously good pastor for tacos. A killer queso flameado that they kindly label "choriqueso" for us gringos. And wait for it: HANDMADE corn tortillas! Strong flautas. Terrific, friendly service with Univision on the TV behind the FULL bar. Felt like home. Highly recommend. I'll go back for breakfast and to try the mole. read more

We ordered the breakfast steak skillet and the meat was so tough that it could not be chewed. Even though it was obviously a bad cut of meat and hadn't been eaten, they wouldn't comp the meal or replace it. The faultas were great, however. read more

I've been a faithful customer for many years now but I will no longer be going back to this restaurant. The quality went down and also, they charged me a late fee for breakfast tacos when it was not even 11 o'clock yet. They didn't tell me I was going to be charged the late fee before hand or I would not have ordered. They also charged me for cheese that I never ordered or got on the actual order. Very disappointed in this service. read more

New to town and came in for an early dinner. Margaritas and chips were great. Sour cream chicken enchiladas are great along with the variety of taco offerings. Super yummy Mexican food option for small town Athens, TX! read more

First time here and the food was amazing also the waiter was super nice!Definetly coming back here again.

This place is good but not that good I wouldn't exactly recommend it more as a okay place not amazing place but okay

The owners of this previously burned down Mexican Restaurant have transformed the remains into an amazing restaurant! The oysters del Rincon are AMAZING and all the food was fresh and cooked to order. You will not regret your visit to this new restaurant in Athens! read more

Mariscos El Rincon Bar & Grill - Full Bar & Great Margaritas! Serious greatness for Athens, TX!! - Seafood Near Me - Athens, Texas

We went on a Thursday nite after 8::00 PM They had a live Mary achy band that was great The food was excellent , had sea food and Mexican dishes They also have a full bar and there margarita 's were great! They have live western music on Friday night read more

Si el ceviche no está muy bueno en un restaurante de mariscos nada va muy estar bueno. La mojarra está más o menos, pero el arroz que viene se prueba a cartón. read more

Had a great dinner here tonight with friends. The shrimp were tasty, food served hot, and enough chips and salsa for everyone! Menu has something for everyone. Service was friendly and efficient! read more

Went for an early dinner & were the only table there. Had shrimp fajitas & tortilla soup. Soup was lukewarm & very salty. Shrimp were undercooked. Fajitas came with 3 tortillas... very forgettable meal. Several other choices in town which are far better, I won't be returning. read more

Jimmy Buffett meets Pancho Villa. This place is awesome! I love how the building was renovated. The food is great, one of my favorite places to go locally for happy hour. I love the apps and a good drink! Yum yum the fish is made sooooo good and the oyster's are fresh and every time I've been have been from Louisiana :) Not only is the food great, and the chill, relax vibe for after work ideal! They have entertainment they normally schedule weekly! Ummmm no need to drive far, Athens has a GREAT seafood restaurant, finally, That's not just catfish, or FRIED!!!!!!! read more

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The best chicken tortilla soup in town! I don't think I e ever had anything but good food and great service here! Veggie fajitas are also a favorite. read more

Friendly staff, big menu, good food. It was our second trip here...it will not be our last.

Great job the new owners have really kicked it up a notch and it shows how much they care! Friday the have catfish and Saturday they have a buffet. However the real star was the key lime pie and price for the pitcher of beer! Keep it up! read more

We love this place and go several times a month. Have been breakfast, lunch and dinner and the food, drinks and service are always top notch. Salsa and chips are great and I love their beef fajitas. My only comment would be that they should maybe think about hiring a hostess/cashier. read more

Based on Yelp review , stopped hoping for cold drinks and an early (5PM) dinner. There was no one in the restaurant. We decided to sit at the bar to get a sense of the place. The bartender wasn't quite ready so we sat for a bit . While we were at the bar were annoyed by flies .Although the menu has some interesting choices , we decided to pass on dinner . We were not comfortable ordering food , especially seafood, at a restaurant that wasn't somewhat busy and had a problem with flies. read more

Oysters on the half shell and ceviche tostada were fresh and delicious. Seafood platter was good but portions were small. We had to ask for cocktail and tartar sauces. Draft beer $2 5--7. read more

Amazing food !!! Great customer service would recommend if you love sea food and tacos !!