ERL better known as Rincon should be your go-to for all occasions you want Salvadorian food. I ALWAYS go for 3 things every time. Sopa de gallina india, plato guanaco, and pupusas revueltas. The soup is by far my favorite and personally no one else makes a caldo de gallina like that in the city. Whether I'm sick or had way too much fun the night before, that soup always hits the spot and brings me back to life. The best part is that when sports are in full swing, you can watch games live on the big screens. From Futbol to Football and everything in between. And everyone is so nice. It really feels like stepping into your tia's house for brunch. P.S. the Horchata is a must have. read more

Very good food - went to watch World Cup game Colombia bs Switzerland / still going on 2 1/2 hours - Go Colombia. Very tasty churrasco salvadoreno with skirt steak, shrimp, casamiento, cabbage salad, and tortillas. proportions are not big - reasonably priced at less then $20 read more

The place was not full. We got seated quickly and our menu given. Took a long time to take our order. I ordered 2 pupusas of pork and cheese. What did I get.?. I got 2 tortillas with a slice of cheese sprinkled with pork. Extremely disappointed. I asked if they had empanadas, lady stated yes. Now I was going to be nice and not do a review but when I received the empanadas omg the worse I've ever seen. Now I said let me taste them. It was smashed green plantain with oozing cheese and the size of my finger . I do not recommend this restaurant at all. read more

Rincon Latino - Gross empanadas, the size of my finger. - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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There are certainly a lot of Central American eateries in Excelsior and Crocker-Amazon. It's hard to know the standouts beyond the weekend Pollo a la Brasa at the original El Porteño (review: https://bit.ly/3Jn7Q0q). Mmm, that was good, so when I'm in the area strolling, I'll sometimes take a bottle-spinning approach in trying a spot for lunch. I was encouraged to see such a spacious restaurant in this dense area, and this one is conveniently located on Mission just north of Geneva.The menu was completely in Spanish, so I was spending an inordinate amount of time entering words into Google Translate. Then I saw the word "Lengua", and I said to myself, "I loves me some tongue". It was probably a good thing I didn't say it out loud since I wasn't looking for a date. I ordered the $17.99 Lengua en Salsa which the menu stated came with rice and salad (photo: https://bit.ly/3Jn7Q0q). But there was no mention of the helping of creamy refried beans and fluffy pupusas (photo: https://bit.ly/37yenZ2). Plus that was one generous size tongue sliced and ladled in salsa, very pliable, so it was genuinely satisfying. Gee, is it getting warm in here? Oh well, the menu was quite extensive, so there iwoukd be plenty else to order. But what the hell, gimme more tongue. FOOD - 4 stars...plenty of good food with their "Varied Food" specials AMBIANCE - 4 stars...pretty spacious for the area SERVICE - 3.5 stars...a little terse but certainly fast enough TOTAL - 4 stars...tongue and pupusas go together well RELATED - Exploring the Excelsior? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/37B1acE read more

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Was craving pupusas and this was a quick walk from where we live. The food was amazing. We had a party of 3 and we ordered a Botana Regular and two pupusas to split and a Churrasco Salvadoreño for myself. The shrimp and steak were so flavorful! Some bits of steak were dry but overall still good. The cheese pupusa was chefs kiss. My favorite thing there. Service was great - our waitress was really attentive and the owner of the restaurant was also nice suggesting things for us to try. Ambiance was good- there were a few families. a lot of people got to go orders. Will be back read more

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This is my go to place to get pupusas. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I also love the sides it comes with.

We have been coming here for years for pupusas which are always great but I wanted to try something diff so I chose Botana regular for my son and I. He got an elote thinking it was just Mex street corn. When it came as soup we laughed but when we tasted it omg. It was amazing!!! It's only I think 6.00 and the flavor was perfect warm creamy with cinnamon sticks. Just perfect. The Botana came and there was just one problem lol it was too good! We should have gotten the bigger size and been pigs. Lol. (Next time we'll bring one more person) the shrimp was grilled perfectly. The guac was thick and the steak was also perfect. The dish came out beautifully as well! Ty!!! read more

Rincon Latino - Atol de Elote / Sweet Corn Porridge - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

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This place is so good! We had a ton of food. The oysters were very fresh. The shrimp in the super botana were so yummy. All of the pupusas are awesome as well. They sent us home with my new favorite chips and salsa both are home made!! Great service! read more

La comida muy rica my papa y su amigo siempre les gusta desayunar ahi atienden bien aaaaaa y my favorito es el cafe 10/10

Chill place to watch a game, hang w/ friends or family. No loud music but everyone's around to watch the game. Pupusas are bigger than expected but also more cornmeal and less filling. The slaw, picked cabbage that's on top is my favorite...but, this tasted more like salad. Nothing pickled or fermented about it - which I didn't like. Service is friendly, but slow. Everybody's just chillen. But $3/pupusas good deal read more

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I personally didn't like the service or the food. I came here with my family, and we ordered 2 steaks with shrimp with rice, salad, and 2 side orders of refried beans and 1 sopa de res. As an appetizer, we ordered guacamole, which is the only thing that was delicious to me and my family. The guacamole is served with handmade tortillas strips. When our food is served, it was okay, not the best. The problem started with the beans because they were cold and not hot, so I asked the waitresses if they could reheat the beans because they're cold. I think this upset them because not once did they ask if everything is ok or if we need anything else. I had to ask for napkins. The sopa de res was lukewarm and salty, but we didn't want to make another complaint about the food, and my family member just ate a little and left the rest. Also, my family made a comment about the food that the steak was a small portion, as we were eating compared to other places we have eaten. I don't know if the waitresses or the cook had friend's eating there because they were watching the soccer game and switching the channels, but they were also waiting for food, and as we are finishing eating they are making sarcastic comments that there meet is to small and that the cooked should have put a cow on her plate or I don't know if that's how they joke between themselves. In my opinion, the food was not great or the service. Also, this restaurant charges a "service charges". read more

Came for Mother's Day with 2 kids and my husband. The servers were super welcoming and warm. It wasn't crowded at all. Everyone already there and walking in was Latino which was a good sign of good food to come! We were the exception being Asian-American. They have the BEST chips and salsa. Homemade chips and seriously the BEST HOMEMADE SALSA in San Francisco that I've had and I've been searching for such a long time. Although everything was a little worn out in terms of signage, furniture, and decoration, it had an authentic feel to it and beautiful hand-painted murals of rural landscapes that made the restaurant unique and entertaining. We ordered the Camarones al Mojo de Ajo and 3 pupusas- all we give 2 thumbs up. Overall, I would give it 4.5 stars but rounding up since my whole family including the kids left feeling positive. It was a very satisfactory Mother's Day meal (me being the celebrant). We'll definitely be coming back. Oh by the way, the very next day my daughter wanted to go back and order some more pupusas. read more

Rincon Latino, que paso? I used to rave about the pupusas here because they used to big and full of cheesy goodness. My last order were like tortillas with a little bit of filling. Don't skimp on the best part of the pupusa, cause I can get tortillas anywhere.... read more

The sign outside is almost invisible, the decor a bit humble...however, the staff is tops! We were made very welcome and I was able to see the nice chef. Her place is very home made and authentic Salvadoran\Mexican, with an emphasis on mariscos, seafood. The people were all kind and attentive, so much so that we will certainly return. read more

Flavors! All cooked to order, so not a fast food outlet. But worth the wait. We are new to this neighborhood place, but it's worth a drive. We will be back many times. read more

I am really surprised there aren't more reviews of this place. The food is really really good. And the atmosphere is like stepping into Central America. I can't imagine that the language barrier is as big a deal as people are saying. It's worth struggling through it if you have to to get to the food. But seriously, you are in California; you should learn a little Spanish. We went for take out. While they do have burritos on the menu, this is not a burrito place and I think our waitress was somewhat annoyed at our order because we have picky kids who want it their way. We also ordered the Salvadoran specialty plate. We waited 30 minutes for the burritos to arrive which was fine because I was warned so we were just soaking up the atmosphere. This is a family restaurant with kids running around and the jukebox playing a full range of Latino music, salsa, banda, norteno, you name it. When our food came, they had missed the Salvadoran plate even though I had ordered, as another review recommended, in Spanish. And it turns out there was a waitress who was fluent in English. I don't know how often she's there though. Anyway, that took another 15 minutes. As I'm writing this it sounds like a miserable experience. But it wasn't. It was great. Everyone was really nice and apologetic. The Salvadoran specialties are the way to go. The pupusas are excellent. The chicharrones are excellent. The tamales are excellent. The plantains are excellent. The horchata and tamarindo, well, I think I've made my point. Next time, I won't do take out. Next time, I'm gonna get a table and stay a while. My advice it to not go here expecting to be in and out. Go here for a time warp. Enjoy your they company you are with. Savor your food. It's delicious. read more

I thought this place would have been better based on reviews. Greasy and soggy pupusas!!! Go to panchitas instead y'all!!! read more

Rincon Latino - Ghetto rigged af!!! Who puts salsa in a bag? - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Delicious pupusas! I wish I would have bought more on my takeout...will definitely return! And the Horchata is hella good!

We love the pupusas at Rincon Latino. We always order 15 pupusas revueltas with harina de arroz (rice flour) They are delicious!!! And the next day they aren't hard like they usually get. I recommend this place if you're looking for good, authentic, traditional pupusas. Nos encantan las pupusas de RINCÓN Latino. Siempre pedimos 15 pupusas revueltas de harina de arroz. Son suuuper ricas!! Y no se ponen duras al día siguiente. Recomiendo este lugar si buscan pupusas ricas, auténticas, y tradicionales. read more

The best Salvadoran food that I have tasted in a long time. The soups are top notch, The Orchata and the other cold drinks are very authentic and delicious. They also offer the standard pupusas and rice pupusas are to dye for. And if you feel like tacos, they also have them and are delicious. You won't be disappointed. Authentic 100% read more

Stopped by Rincon Latino for lunch. Wasn't too busy got seated really quickly. The food was amazing. Split Super Botana with 2 other people and the food was more than enough! Very filling and tasty. Also ordered 2 papusas each and the papusas were some of the best I've ever tried. The service was fast and friendly. The owner Julio and his wife are also really great people. Very welcoming and good conversation. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Rincon Latino - Super Botana - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

If you want authentic pupusas without paying arm + leg this place is great. read more

Rincon Latino - Pupusas - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Come hungry, leave euphoric. These are some of the most satisfying papusas I've had (other than the homemade ones I grew up with). I will certainly be back YUM read more

Rincon Latino - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Rincon Latino offers very reasonably-priced South American comfort food along w/ very personal service. The pupusas (hand-made corn biscuit-like flat bread stuffed w/ cheese &/or meat) are made to order & are top-notch w/ excellent texture & not greasy. The Super Burrito con pollo, no cebolla was tasty, but was not as positively impactful as the stuffed pupusas. The Chicharron were nicely charred, but had a tinge of staleness on the outside, but edible nonetheless. Santa's Yelper sez: "Gimme more pupusas!" read more

Toot-toot, the pupusa train has arrived. Okay, slightly random way to start off this review. But really, Rincon Latino is a great place to go for pupusas especially. They have other menu items as well, such as burritos, special dishes, and popular dishes (well, according to the menu on the signboard). I once had one of their chicken dishes and it was mighty hearty--good enough to share with one, maybe two other people. Anyway, the pupusa info: as their little business announcement says, non-greasy pupusas. Nice, right? The salad served with the pupusas is very fresh and flavorful, and the pupusas have just the right amount of filling. They have specials for each day of the week they're open, e.g., pupusas for $1 (minimum order 2?) on Tuesdays. Correct me if I'm wrong with this bit of information.... I love the tamarind juice here, even if it is sugary/carbalicious. The service? Warm, friendly, like a family. The place is large, so there's plenty of space to sit and eat....I guess the times I've been here have been off-times for business since there weren't many other customers around. Wonderful little place; slightly obscure location despite being by busy Geneva/Mission, but hey, it's best to keep some places secret..... read more

I walked into this place, and instinctively waived and said "hola" toward the kitchen. Well, turns out.. got the right message walking in, as they didn't really speak any english at all! Frankly, this makes the ordering more fun, plus you get the authentic feel too. Why travel thousands of miles, when you can experience another country just down the block? (OK, fine, I do prefer to travel, but between funding constraints, work and other obligations. an international trip every week is not really an option.) The food seemed pretty authentic, and was quite affordable.I'm not sure what authentic Pupusas taste like, but whatever they made was fresh and tasty. read more

Review is for Ability to process orders. With COVID it is hard I am sure to run a food establishment. This business could probably benefit from being part of the maw of the online delivery services as usurious as they are. There are two phone numbers listed on this yelp page. I tried them both 3x each over 10 minutes after spending the prior 15 minutes getting the family to get aligned on their order on this choppy online menu. The calls resulted in 100% disconnect rate. Twice I got some auto attendant asking to push 1 to order... as if there is any other reason to call a restaurant in COVID time. Then the 1 of the 6 times I heard a voice respond she hung up on me after I started in on the first item. Then the speciality is papusa ... order of 2. But online there is no easy way to order combos which is a standard option if you are in the store. Might be good food but we cannot get an order in here. read more

Food = great. Super Nachos = served with beef or chicken, cheese, sour cream and avocado. We had the chicken. It was a large portion and delicious. $12.25 Camarones a la Diabla = shrimp with rice, salad, and fried potatoes. I wanted to drink the shrimp sauce but refrained from doing so, and was distracted by the awesome fried potatoes. $14.99 Bistec Salvadoreno = steak with rice, beans and salad. He loved everything on this plate. Tender beef, flavorful sauce, and great beans and rice. $14.99 Entrees come with their housemade tortillas which we had one of. They're delicious but we were too full from everything else! Mexican Coca Cola = $3.00 Arrayan agua fresca grande = sweet, slightly bitter, and ginormous. Worth it. $4.00 Service = friendly. Attentive. The food takes a while, as it is made to order, so be patient. Worth the wait for piping hot, well-seasoned food. We came in for dinner, so FYI, flower vendors will come and go but they're not too pushy about it. Seating = plenty. Large 2-tops and 4 tops, which can be pushed together for larger groups. And the chairs all have casters. Swivel! Noise = loud. Digital jukebox, TV, bar, etc. Deal with it. Prices = moderate. Dinner for two came out to $53.54 with leftovers. read more

Still great here! They've been open for quite some time now, and it's always so empty!! Come one come all, hungry people! This Mexican and El Salvadorian place is the perfect place to chill and grab a burrito. The owner is totally friendly and everyone there treats you like family. I beseech you all to try out this wonderful establishment because they've got a lot to offer. I personally suggest you guys try the pork papusas. They'll always be that good. read more

This is the nicest restaurant/bar I've been to with great pupusas. I like that they're very hospitable here with the consistent service. I believe the owners came in and automatically made me feel welcomed. It's such a homey space and I definitely want to come back to try their other dishes. read more

Rincon Latino - I think I'm in love - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

A great place in the neighborhood for delicious pupusas. The staff was friendly and the Micheladas were ta

Great authentic Salvadorean food I recommend this place to everyone!! Keep in mind that it does get a little loud. read more

Rincon Latino - The best!!! Botana - Salvadoran Near Me - San Francisco, California

Awesome neighborhood spot. Warm and comfy with really lovely staff this place is great to eat in or take out. Pupusas are great, but their meals are even better. The Pollo Ranchero is excellent as is the Sopa de Pollo and Carne Asada. It's an El Salvadorean spot, but the burritos are really good as well. read more

Looking for authentic Latino cuisine ? . You found it . Very delicious highly recommended.. plantains are great

This was the only Salvadorian place open to order pupusas and tamales during covid 19. When we got home the tamales were molded and had a burnt weird smell to all of them. The pupusas were a bit too dry for us. We will never be coming here again. read more

Amazinggggg popusas. And the best and most authentic michelada I've ever had. Everything on the menu was amazing, such friendly service, makes you want to come back just for the service. Tried garlic sauce shrimp solid 10.... popusas Solid 10! Black beans hard 10! Food is amazing would totally recommend! read more

Ordered the "(2) Pupusas" option which meant you get to choose your option of 2 pupusas, a side order of beans, a large dollop of sour cream, and fried plantains... all for the price of $10. In comparison, a single order of pupusas is $2.50-2.75. I ordered the "queso y loroco" (cheese and edible flowers) and "queso y frijoles" (cheese and beans). I much preferred the former, probably because it was about to erupt with the amount of cheese put in there (couldn't taste the flowers all that much, but they were visible). The side of beans were delicious. Think refried beans, but with much more texture. The place is lovely and lively. I appreciated the side of pickled cabbage that you can munch on before your food arrives. Recommended! read more

Favorite pupusas in San Francisco. If you want authentic delocious and not greasy pupusas come to this place. Family owned they have a bar and its quite spacey can get full on weekends read more

This is definitely one of the best little restaurants I've been too. The service is great its super affordable and their food is amazing! Tastes really home made :) read more

Food..authentic and fantastic! Service...even better! This Family ran establishment has the best papusas ever, and has $1 version! Food is hot, prepared fresh and delish 8-), they have a 98 Health rating score, and even have beer! Very clean and fast servicegreat communication. highly recommend to anyone seeking authentic El Salvadorean-Central American cuisine! read more