Food was amazing, service was inviting, and the atmosphere was like eating at home. Ain't nothing to it but to do it. read more

Found this spot kind of randomly and I'm so glad I did. The quesabirria was crispy, cheesy, and so delicious. The pupusa was also so good but I kind of wished it were cheesy. Great hole in the wall spot read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Quesabirrias (each) - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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I haven't had pupusas in a long time. Too long. My college days where I would walk a few blocks to sit with friends at Chalateco seem so far away now. Homemade gifts of pupusas haven't been shared in a long while. I was due. I was in the area and Rincon Sabroso came highly rated, so I gave it a shot! Picked up a beef and cheese, chicken and cheese, and mix of pork, bean, and cheese. While still very warm by the time I came home, I had to put them in my trusty toaster oven to get the outside crisp and the cheese inside all melty (450 degrees for 4-5 minutes on each side). A ton of oil pools as it toasts so that was a little alarming. They all were flatter and wider than I'm used to with a bit less filling than I'd like. Also not labeled so I didn't know what I was eating until I ripped off a piece. The beef was my favorite because it had the most flavor and it was the only one with a bit of crusted cheese that leaked out of it :) nice contrast, though probably unintentional. The mixed pupusa was second for flavor, but I don't like the texture of beans. Chicken was ok, but it lacked flavor and the meat was dry. Two out of three. Overall, pupusas were pretty good, but not the best I've had. Still, great option when your Salvadoran friends don't make you any. read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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The worst curtido very salty. I don't know why the curtido is always very salty . Too much salt read more

Good food for reasonable prices! Would come again! Tacos I got the lengua tacos and mmm they were satisfying Pupusas Get this! It comes with a pickled slaw (curtido I believe) and it's one of the few places I've been to that serve this Salvadoran dish Burrito Bowl My dad had the bowl and it was yummy as well! According to him read more

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When you walk in and the ladies behind the counter are slappin' around something in their hands aka pupusas, you know this place is gonna be legit. My favorite here are the AL PASTOR tacos. I eat 5 every time but it never feels like enough. I've never had anything like this anywhere else before. The flavor explodes in your mouth and is perfectly salty and spicy. Other than my favorite tacos here, they have a huge variety of great food that I have yet to try. You must go here!!!! MUST. GO. NOW. read more

Would highly recommend. I just devour the home made tortillas. Have tried the pupusas, quesobirria tacos, breakfast egg and chorizo breakfast, 3 taco asada special. All excellent taste. read more

Sadly to say, this place does not deserve their 5 star rating anymore. I came here today for lunch and I ordered their chicken burrito bowl (which I always get...) and to my surprise, it's half the size and some things were missing... Unfortunately I wasn't able to ask them about it since I ordered to go and didn't open it till after I got to my friend's house. Their green sauce is still really good, so I'm glad that didn't change... I paid the same price as if I went to Chipotle...except I wouldn't gotten way more food at Chipotle than here. One other thing that kinda annoys me is that they are somehow always out of horchata.... It would make sense if they ran out at 6pm or something, but I came at 1pm today... You would think they would refill it/made more if they knew it was a popular drink. read more

I'm so glad to have found an El Salvadoran place with delicious pupusas for takeout! I ordered a set of three tacos: shrimp, tripe, and tongue as well as a cheese pupusa. The tacos were a bit small but stuffed full of ingredients; I was satiated at a very reasonable price! The shrimp, tripe, and tongue tacos were equally delicious. It was interesting to have unusual meats on the menu, so I couldn't resist trying them! All the protein options featured tender and fresh ingredients, and the variety was great! Those, coupled with a few bites of the cheese pupusa (the cheese packed a shocking amount of flavor) was enough to keep me full for a long time. There was quite a confusion over delivery. Unfortunately, the delivery person couldn't speak English, so the process took a bit to figure out. read more

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Visited this restaurant multiple times for take out. Their burritos have crispy carne asada. It's excellent!

Horrible customer service. No greeting. No taking order. Taking a call when I was in line. Hanging up and leaving and not saying anything. We walked out. Worst service ever. read more

My go-to pupusa place in the bay! They hand-make all of their pupusas and fresh made-to-order! The dough is savory and soft but crispy on the outside, and their fillings are well seasoned and flavorful. I love eating them with the pickled veggies they give with it and their spicy salsa. They're only $3.50 each, and for a full meal you really only need 2! I would be satisfied for lunch with just 1. Staff is friendly and hardworking. Plenty of parking outside. Only downside is that the kitchen can get backed up and you can wait up to 20 min for your food. Worth it though! read more

Definitely come here for the pupusas! A pretty unique and solid mexican joint, although I can confirm that you shouldn't come here looking for friendly or helpful service. It just seems like another oen of those hole-in-the-wall mexican joints, and since I live not too far way, I find myself frequenting for the pupusa and pastor tacos! read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Tacos y pupusas - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

This is the best place to eat burritos. Beside their girls works there are very polite, very friendly and professional. I always ask for chorizo burrito and is the amazing taste. Great place. Great workers. read more

The few times I have gone. Food takes a long time... Even when is not busy expect to wait 30+ mins for 1-2 pupusas. read more

Riquissississimo. Some of the best tacos de chorizo I've ever had, and the al pastor were amazing as well. Friendly service, clean and comfortable, perfect all around. Five stars from my wife as well. read more

I was in the area with my teen granddaughter who loves tacos and pupusas so I said why not try it. She was in heaven!! She ordered super nachos with carnitas and two pupusas so she could have leftovers to go. I had one of the best super burritos de Lengua that must have weighed 5 lbs! It was huge! We both agreed the food here was amazing. It's a small taqueria, nothing fancy and we're fine with that. We're all about real authentic Mexican/Salvadoran food and this place definitely has it. Friendly service too. We both agreed we would definitely go back there next time we're in the area. (We're from SF area) read more

The chicken soup here puts me at risk of disgracing my Vietnamese heritage... I dare say it's better than any pho I've had in the area. The way they prepare the chicken borders on minimalist art - it is fried with possibly zero spices, leaving you with the perfect balance of crispy chicken flavor in combination with the veggies in the soup (the chayote is incredible) and the refreshing lime. Everything I've had has been great. I always get the tamales wrapped in banana leaves which give it a very unique taste reminiscent of some Vietnamese/Chinese wraps I've had growing up. For the more typical fair I usually go with Al Pastor as the meat. It has never failed. This is easily my favorite place in mountain view. Go support them. You will not regret. read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Holy sopa de gallina!!! - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Okay - so the weather outside is 102, and the doors of the place are closed. There are stationary fans just moving hot air inside. Anyway...nothing I could do about it. ambiance - nothing to thrill about - just get the food and be set. upon reading reviews, i hear that the place is usually busy. i was there at 1:15pm, and it wasn't so bad. about 6 other patrons inside - and everyone ordered a pupusa or two. what did i order? I ordered the taco plate - two carne asada and one chicken. the carne asada was delicious: crispy and greasy. the chicken wasn't the grilled kind, but the kind that is stewed and shredded. didnt care for it. the rice and beans weren't outstanding but it was delicious to eat. one thing that was interesting was the corn tortillas which were gridled and crispy, which created that stale feeling once you started to chew on the them. there were chips in individual portions on top of the glass case. there wasnt salsa as in a typical taqueria, but there is a kiosk with salsas in bottles - green and red, and one for the pupusas. was in a refrigerator type of contraction, but it wasnt cold when i placed my hand in it. the pupusas were okay. there wasnt any pull in the cheese. i ordered the the bean, cheese and pork variety which was okay. the curtido added that bite and crunch that completes the mouth feel experience. the red sauce was the icing on the cake. im not sure if they have lorocco, but if they do ill get that next time. also ordered a medium jamaica. was asked if i wanted ice? Heck YES! so she places a few ice cubes and proceeds to fill my cup. the dispenser was right in front of me so it wouldve been easier for me to fill it instead of her reaching over the counter and twisting her arm. oh well. definitely will come back to try other things on the menu, but because of the heat, i didnt fully get to enjoy and savor my food. read more

Staff were friendly and were quick to prepare food. Been here twice within a week. This will be my go to Mexican/Salvadorian restaurant if ever I am near Palo Alto area. read more

I ordered takeout through Yelp/GrubHub at 6:46 PM. Yelp showed order will be ready 7:24 - 7:44. When I got to Rincon at 7:45, Yelp showed order is ready for pickup. The lady at cashier counter said they did not have my order, even when I showed Yelp order from my phone. I asked her to check GrubHub, she still said no such order. Finally another ready came by and picked up GrubHub tablet, then the cashier lady said "oh". No apology, and even told me "no chili Verde" (one of my orders), really rude and not taking any responsibility. The food was not good either. Taco wrapper did not cook through and still very hard. Carne asada was too salty, enchiladas flavor was so so, my son only eaten 1/4. Only chili Verde tastes ok. With the cashier lady having strong attitude and not apologizing for missing our order, I will rank it 1 star. Truly disappointing. read more

El caldo está rico, pero no se pasen de **** , mas cebolla y tomate que vegetal tenia el caldo. Hasta tristeza da ver ese pedacito de pollo seco. read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Looks like a hole-in-the-wall but don't let that fool you. We both had taco plates (3 tacos, rice and beans) and the fresh food was delicious and filling. Their offerings are modestly priced They have a wide choice of menu items, and a variety of meats. We'll be back! read more

If you're looking for pupusas, you came to the right spot! I had a sudden craving at work, so I decided to check out nearby places and found this hidden gem! It's tucked away in the corner of a semi-empty plaza, so you have to keep an eye out. I called to order pick-up for 2 pork and cheese pupusas. They had everything prepared in 10 minutes, all packed with a baggie of pickled veggies and some red salsa. When I opened it up, the pupusas were huge! It took me a while to finish, but I'm so glad I ordered two! You got to eat a bit of everything in a single bit to experience the full flavors. The red salsa isn't spicy at all, but it complements both the pickled veggies and the pork very well. They don't skimp out on meat either, so that's good - I've had some pupusas in the past where it was just a sliver of pork with it mostly being cheese. A+ for bomb food here! Tough place to find, but you won't regret eating the food here! I would love to come back to try other stuff too, but I don't think I can resist not ordering pupusas instead. read more

Ordered pupusas through DoorDash- they were great! Good size, with plenty of filling (we had clásicas and revueltas); the curtido was fresh and tasty as well. Will order again soon- thank you, Rincon Sabroso! read more

This place is a diamond in the rough! I really can't find a better place in the Peninsula. Yes, it's a hole in the wall and located in a strip mall, so kind of sketchy. And it does take a while to get your food (made fresh, that's why!) But trust me. It's totally worth it! Some of these reviews are hilarious. If you're complaining about customer service, you need to be slapped. It's an authentic, no frills type of establishment; not a high end restaurant. The people here have always been nice and friendly. It's weird... if they're complaining about them not speaking great English. If you know Mexican or El Salvadoran food, just say the name of what you want! Or point to the menu. Or go elsewhere that will cater to your wants and needs. Like Burger King, where you can get it your way. LOL. Now on to the good stuff. I love everything I've tried here. Pupusas, tacos, tamales... even their rice and beans are flavorful and made right. You can tell a great place when their salsa is on point. read more

We ordered takeout from here. There is a small area to dine outside. we took ours to go and it was well packaged on sleeves and in containers. so I always find it amusing that the coleslaw comes in a plastic bag which is a little awkward to eat. The pupusas were the highlight. We came there for them and they did not disappoint. We had chicken cheese and bean and cheese ones. lots of filling and clearly freshly made and for us. We also had a chicken tamale. It was also very good. We tried the chicken pastels. They were pretty greasy and we weren't as much a fan of those. We had a side of beans which were warm and delicious as well as side of guacamole which was okay. definitely will come back for more purposes as we enjoyed them all as well as the horchata. Do be prepared to wait as the food is made to order. You can watch them cooking it but our order took about 20 minutes or so. read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Outside parking lot dining - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

Tried tongue, guts & shrimp taco today. All tasty, will try burritos and quesadillas next time. Only down side is the long wait because they cook after you order, not jus scoop and pack. So if there are more orders in front, you have a longer wait. Don't go if you are in a hurry. read more

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Amazing pupusas here, and great service. Only thing is the restaurant has limited seating.

I got the Quesabirria and I can't say enough good things. This all-woman team is making the best food I've had in a long time. My husband got the tacos (chorizo and Al pastor) and they were also incredible. I almost want to move to Mountain View just to eat here more often. read more

The food is delicious, the prices are average, I'd give 5 stars if the staff were a little friendlier.

The pupusas are my favorite I go there frecuently they were good before revueltas not anymore This time they taste nasty I ordered revueltas they game beans when I told them they insist it was revueltas it wasn't it was beans no cheese Service is bad not enough curtido and salsa employees don't have manera The place needs better employees and more cleaning they are rude and lazy! Expensive just to serve beans pupusas no cheese no meat! read more

My go to place for Pupusas!! This is one of the best places to serve Pupusas. The fillings are so delicious!! I tend to order a Pupusas de queso (cheese), revuelta (mixed), and chicharrón con queso (pork and cheese). The Pupusas are made to order and come with curtido (pickled salad) and tomato sauce. I always request the red hot salsa they put on tacos because the tomato sauce is too bland for my liking. This place serves an array of Mexican and Salvadorian dishes so everyone can find something in the menu to order. It's always busy so it's best to call ahead and order for pick up. If not be prepared for a 30-45 minute wait for your food. read more

I LOVE THE FOOD! Today was my first time eating here. I ordered 3 Carnitas tacos extra fried and 1 pastor taco with everything and it was ALL DELICIOUS! I've also been driving to Oakland to find sweet delicious Horchata but today I found it at Rincon Sabroso!!! I will be back for more food. All the ladies are really nice and kind. read more

Food is 5/5 service is good also maybe just one lady that gives you a bad look if you ask for things. Like for extra salsa. She give you a look like really. And she will be petty about the extra salsa. read more

Another trip has confirmed what I thought last time - don't get the pupusas. They're just not what Rincon is good at. I tried my friend's zucchini/cheese one and a chicken one. What they are good at: meat. And what better way to experience the pure pleasure of meat than a taco. The carnitas was exquisite, the meat tender and cooked to have a bit of a charred crisp, which I love. The lengua was great too. Also like that they only and some onions and cilantro on the taco - it's up to you to add salsa and lime. I like having that sort of control over my meal. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5-UifkEByFcaca67fKwfBg?select=83XNBnQpkagLDnFwt8r8Vg#83XNBnQpkagLDnFwt8r8Vg Oh yeah.. I also got the dessert enchilada. Filled with banana and milk. We also thought there was a hint of coconut. Absolutely f-ing fantastic. They deep fry this shit and you get it piping hot (so don't eat it right away and burn your tongue like all of us did). The outside has an even thin layer of crisp and the inside is gooey and warm and delicious. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/5-UifkEByFcaca67fKwfBg?select=83XNBnQpkagLDnFwt8r8Vg#zNXx4OHu6SwbRCByx57uQQ My friends got quesadillas, burritos (dry and wet), and other various tacos and all enjoyed it. But I was more than happy with my two choices. Some possible red flags: their meat doesn't seem to be fresh. They keep tubs of some of it in the fridge and take out a serving size to cook upon order. Or they keep giant industrial sized pots that are continuously boiling (and honestly don't look that appetizing). There's also just a few ladies manning the kitchen/counter area so it's hard to get their attention sometimes when you want to order (and even when you do get their attention they sure as heck to take their time flipping those pupusas before acknowledging your existence at the counter). I guess these are just things to expect from a hole-in-the-wall. I just love the authenticity of the food. read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - carnitas taco (left) & lengua taco (right) - both excellent - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

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Food was excellent. Wonderful pupusas. Good Al Pastor burrito. Best was the shrimp quesadilla. Only problem was the wait. Ordered food and it took more than 30 minutes to arrive at 2pm in the afternoon. Reading the other reviews it seems this is normal. it would be great if at the time of the order people were given a timeframe because honestly one would expect a taqueria to have one's food ready in less than 15 minutes. read more

Ok so you need to preorder, at least on fridays. This is Mexican Salvadorian (sp?) spot. And the local offices or ? seem to order for the office so the little kitchen gets overwhelmed. The Papusas are legit, the Chile Relleno is friggin a meal by itself. Everything is well made to order like someone would make you in their home. Go visit and bring your appetite. Your welcome! read more

Authenticity isn't born in beautiful decor, but by the flavor of the dishes served. Rincon isn't much to look at, but your tastebuds are going to be delighted. There aren't many places you can find El Salvadorian food in addition to your standard classics, but Rincon serves it up..and does it justice. Papusas are some of my favorites and Rincon takes the time to make them by hand and it shows in their flavor and taste. I have tried both the chicken and beef papusas and they come out flavorful, delicious, and well crafted. You can get in and out for under 10 dollars with a full belly and happy tastebuds. The ambiance isn't much, but its fast and easy to order and grab your food to go (or eat in house). If it suits your fancy, they have breakfast burritos, classic Mexican food, seafood focused entrees, and Salvadorian favorites. read more

Rincon Sabroso Restaurant - Papusas! Asada and Queso. Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Mountain View, California

This hidden gem is located in a small strip mall...and currently has both inside and outside seating (as of 8/11/21). I found them through Waiter.com and enjoy the pupusas, which cost approx $3.30 each and are (note): COOKED TO ORDER. If you are in a big hurry, this isn't the space for you. The pupusas are delicious and there are 2-4 different kinds. The beans, cheese combo are delicious and not too greasy and come with a literal ZipLoc bag of curtido...a slaw. They take cash and card and please be patient while you wait for your HAND MADE items. read more