Positives: The flavor is matched by portion: HUGE Everything is really tasty. And man, they certainly don't skimp on cheese here ;) My grilled chicken quesadilla was good & more like a bigger personal pan pizza size. Perfectly crunchy exterior & the salsa fresco was perfect for dipping. If only quesadillas could be made w massive corn tortillas then life would be perfect. The burritos are super tasty and really big which is one of the highlights. Love the crunchy exterior rather than the typical doughy flour type. Negatives: The service is curt. Not super fast if your just popping in for lunch. Not inexpensive either. They actually charge you a "split" fee. Lame. Food is good but not rave all amazingness. I guess if one has never experienced inexpensive ultra fresh super tasty authentic Mexican in untouristy Mexico or in S California, then this would be more impressive. Clean, Sunny, intimate dining w tables and a bar along the wall. & 1/2 dozen bistro tables outside w zero view & awful Connecticut avenue noise & traffic. Tight awkward parking. read more

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Our old friends from Bistro du Soleil have daughter Maria running this delightful Taqueria. Charming, fun atmosphere with food so amazing it will make you wonder why the heck you ever went to one of the mex chain restaurants! read more

Giant servings and really good. Friendly staff. No wait, we just walked in on a Saturday night. Good quick dinner read more

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First off. The biggest portion sizes ever!! Margaritas were amazing and the decor is very cute. Price point is good for the size meals. Didn't try any desserts but I'm sure they are also yummy. I like the taco fortune cookies, nice touch. read more

Rincon Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

let me just start by saying OMG!!! The burritos are literally the size of your forearm/preemie baby! Ordered the pork burrito to go - and it was really good! This baby was so big that it was 3 meals for 2 people! Fish tacos are also excellent! Will definitely be back for more tacos!!! Based on other people's reviews, really wanted the cake, but they were sold out =( so need to come back another time for more tacos and cake! read more

What a great surprise to find this gem! Super cute and clean restaurant with the best Paloma, tamales, and quesadillas. Very kind staff and kid friendly. read more

We arrived close to closing time, so we ordered immediately. Burrito was gigantic but loaded with rice and beans. My chicken was dry. Our server disappeared after delivering the food, we had to request water refills, and waited forever for our check. They made us feel unwelcome. Would not return again. read more

Nice folks, HUGE BURRITOS! Be hungry or share with 4 of your friends. The tamales were good, masa had a sweetness I'm not used to. 1 margarita hit me hard...strong? I guess. read more

This place is amazing!!! Authentic Mexican food without all the heat (unless you like that). Great wait staff and drinks, but the winners here are the burrito and tacos!!! read more

This place is the real deal. We stopped by one night after a long day and it instantly brought me back to Mexico. They don't have a large menu but what they do have is authentic and delicious. We were a party of 6 so we pretty much ordered the majority of the menu and everything was so good. We were with our parents who don't typically stray out of our own ethnic foods and they were impressed they're excited to go home and try local Mexican food nearby now. We're definitely coming back! read more

I was desperately looking for a restaurant openness at 3:00 (time between lunch and dinner) to meet a friend I haven't seen over a great while visiting the east coast. I noticed the times open and reviews by my fellow yelpers - the margarita (with salt) was delicious and they were easily able to modify the bean burrito for my vegan needs...well at least on the second attempt. There was a mistake on the first one that was quickly correct. The portions of the food are super- sized be ready for take home. This spot was a pleasant surprise - give out a chance! read more

Just plain awesome! Empanadas are good, Chicken Burrito is as big as a city- and very tasty. Chicken Quesadilla is my favorite, made perfectly. Service is always good and atmosphere is relaxing. read more

This place doesn't get enough credit. Randomly found it when my wife and I first moved to Connecticut 3+ years ago and it's still easily the best food we've had in this state, no exaggerating. The owner is super nice, we met him before during dine-in a while back. He and/or his wife is a French trained chef and that really shows in the taste of the food. The steak burrito is easily my favorite thing on the menu. $16ish dollars for this massive burrito with some of the most complex and satisfying flavors you've ever had. Rice beans cheese meat etc. And I swear the flavors are something you'd expect from a 5 star restaurant. 10/10 Empanadas are also fantastic. A simple cheese is super flavorful and best hot if you have some patience to reheat if taking home. Tacos are amazing. Ive had the chicken and fish before... I expected chicken taco to just be a whatever chicken taco... It's not. Amazing shredded chicken in a taco. And the fish taco is a perfectly fried fish taco with great toppings and a lime wedge for freshness. Generally my wife and I get the burrito plus either 2 empanadas or 2 tacos and we have some leftovers for lunch the next day every time. And the prices are way too low for the flavor, quantity and quality you're getting. They need to raise prices imo. read more

Not Mexican. Not Authentic. There is a ton of Mexican Chachkies decorating the space, but that's about it for what makes this place "mexican". Plus of course food theme where you can get "taco", "burrito", etc. Flavour? No, they did not hear about it. Authentic salsas,- no again. Would you get pebre salsa in authentic Mexican place? No, never. Maybe because it is chilean? Basically theme cafe for people who think everybody from Latin America are "mexicans". read more

This place has huge portions, but not huge flavor. I've eaten a lot of Mexican food all over the country, and comparatively this food lacks kick/seasoning/authenticity. We loved the guacamole, but overall wouldn't go again because of the underdeveloped flavors. The food is really basic. That being said, it has a great atmosphere and very friendly staff! Would recommend if you don't like spicy food, but like big portions. read more

Very tasty food, super big quantity. Service is decent. Nice decor. I love burritos here.

Best Mexican place in Fairfield Area, probably all of Connecticut. It's been a regular place we go to! I highly recommend.

This used to be a go to place for great burritos, but over the last year the price of the oversized burritos increased by about 20% and worse, the inside is now almost entirely rice. We had ordered two of them last night and the amount of meat in each was pathetic. I understand that restaurants have to raise prices as their costs are increasing. But significantly lowering the quality of what they sell is not acceptable. This was the second time we had this experience. (The first time we thought they just had some issues in the kitchen and forgave them.) After being a loyal customer for more than a decade, we are now looking for a new favorite place for burritos. read more

The food, the drinks and the service are all great. The menu has many options with all being fresh and full of flavor and well priced. The staff are lovely young people who are attentive and hardworking. At any time you will find the owners in the restaurant. They are always willing to speak and accommodate their patrons. This is how a restaurant should be run! read more

This place is the most incredible Mexican food that I have ever had in the U.S. The owner, Bernardo sits down and has a glass of wine with the tables, and you feel that love in his cooking. I bring my family, and we are now regulars. Try the burrito, and empanadas. I've never had a burrito like this before. Just unreal!!! read more

Not your average taqueria! I only ordered a couple tacos. They use soft corn tortillas- which helps with control. Generous portions of tender shredded meat topped with shredded red cabbage and wonderful authentic sauces. Complex, fresh flavor with a bright finish. Really tasty. Service was pleasant and very personal. This is a totally legit joint serving real food at reasonable prices. read more

Not a place i recommend anyone to come to eat. If you want cold food and experience. Be my guest. As soon as we walked in last night we were waiting to be seated and a waitress told us to sit anywhere. While we saw the manager busy chatting we pushed the tables ourselves because we just wanted to help or not be a bother. Second the waitress seemed to have an attitude and not interested to wait us so she brought the other waitress to take our order. The second waitress wasn't even great either because she was just stale and seemed not interested being there. She forgot some of our order and even had to wait almost 20 min. for a jarrito and had to get up to ask about the drink and the waitress told us "what drink?" Our food was cold and they told us that the kitchen is closed yet it was 8:15-8:30pm around that time but closes at 10. From the rudeness we received from the staff including the manager I'm never going there again read more

The food is incredible and the service is great! I always feel welcomed when stopping for a bite.

If your looking for traditional Mexican fare or Americanized trendy tacos, you've come to the wrong place. Rincon, a small family run restaurant, blends South American zest into their menu. Flavor erupts from the entrees and extra has a whole new meaning from cilantro laden fresh guacamole to burritos that look like they just ate a half dozen Big Macs. It's off the beaten strip mall path and well worth the visit! read more

Byfar thee best Mexican food ive had in CT. The fish taco was no joke, it was filled with a good amount of fish and jam packed with flavor in each bite. The beef empanada was very flavorful with a nice sweet and spicy taste that I could eat daily. The guacamole was well blended and needed no salt and pepper which I typicallyhave to use at other places. The Burrito was humongous and will take a very motivated and hungry individual to complete. Jammed packed with the flavorful meat of your liking accompanied by rice, beans and other close to heaven fillings. The place does have B.Y.O.B and they do offer a good selection of beer and wine. Overall I had a great time, the staff was super friendly and knowledgeable when it came to assisting with food selection. The environment is very casual and i would recommend great for a good night out with friends and family. My only negatives was that the menu is very tiny in size and it was a tad bit dark but was being looked into by the manager, who seemed like a nice guy. And they are pretty heavy on the garnishing read more

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Although I loved the atmosphere of this place and the convenience of its Connecticut Ave location The restaurant had character. Many lovely potted plants, some delightful Mexican ceramics, a skeleton sitting in chair, a wide selection of Mexican sodas and a very descriptive menu. I ordered tamales and was served a lovely looking plate. However the masa was dry, lacking texture and flavor. read more

Rincon Taqueria - atmosphere - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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This placed has changed from the time they first opened many years ago. The food then when the owner cooked it himself was great and the service him and his wife provided but now a days it's awful. I have done twice since Covid hit and it's not great. The service was horrible read more

Been there many times and always feel disappointed their selection is very poor it's like they're going out of business tomorrow. I hope they don't. Maybe your luck will be better than mine. read more

What a place! My first visit at Rincon met all my expectations and more. From the enormous burritos to the fish tacos and empanadas Rincon did not disappoint. From the outside of this location it looks like any ordinary place but upon entry you see it is far from. - don't judge a book by its cover! Inside is charming with small tables, and a huge wooden bar. Everything here is extremely authentic, fresh and delicious. The stand out dish is the burrito which was heavenly; pulled chicken, rice, beans, other veggies - just bursting with flavor. Come here hungry or plan to leave with leftovers. Everything is reasonably priced and service was efficient. Your taste buds will thank you for trying this place. read more

Rincon Taqueria - Gigantic Chicken burrito - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Highly recommend the beef tacos. They never disappoint! Solid portions on everything I've tried, and high quality ingredients.

Poor service caused me not to return to this restaurant for several months. However, once I chose to give them a second try, I was pleasantly surprised. The food is always very good here and beautifully served. Good prices, ample parking. And, fortunately, the service has improved dramatically. It has now become my go-to place for a quick and pleasant meal. read more

Rincon Taqueria - Cheese empanada - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Pros: Food quality and taste is excellent Portions are good size Decent sized restaurant Cons: Pricey Not enough staff Dark No delivery read more

Rincon Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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I love this spot, have been going here for a while. Margs & empanadas to die for. I don't go as often since it has gotten pricer since it originally opened, but covid is tough on the economy and this place has high quality food so I understand. read more

Overall: Hole-in-the-wall appeal, Without the hole-in-the-wall taste Ambiance: Nice, Mexican, Welcoming, Small in size but can hold larger parties, Attached to a Banquet hall. Parking can be hard to find, but there are options. Food: Tacos are good, but not as tasty. Also they are realllllly soggy. I had bean, chicken, and chorizo. My gf had the burrito, which was as big as advertised. It was also really soggy, and ok in taste. I am confused what people are raving about. The food is also a bit expensive for what you get. $4 for 1 taco, and $15 for a burrito! Drinks: We had margaritas and they were average. I didn't want a second after having the first. Service: We came here and were seated. A few minutes after we were politely asked to move to another spot because they wanted to accommodate a larger party. Then our food came, and right when we started eating it, we told them that it was the wrong order. I was missing a taco and my gf had meat in her meal. We were not asked if we needed napkins or anything else. Poor service, mediocre food. read more

Rincon Taqueria - Place and parking - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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A very understated place for some gourmet tacos. It's not cheap but we'll priced and while the sound of a taco may seem small, three make a Harry satisfying meal. Great margaritas too! read more

Been wanting to eat here for a while now because of their burritos... And they did not disappoint! it's massive! BF and I shared that and we tried some tacos too. Too much food!!! Both were delicious but I do have one complaint; I was not a fan of the heaping amount of Cilantro on top of my taco. Next time, i have to make sure to tell them to hold off on it. read more

Rincon Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

OMG! You should try their burritos! I mean order one burrito to share :)) Very flavorful, very fresh and huge meal! I had half a burrito for two meals! We found this place accidentally and it was awesome! read more

Love the food here. My faves are the quesadillas and the tacos. Portions are very generous. I just wish they were a little closer so I don't have to fight traffic to get my food LOL. read more

I have never written a review on yelp. I have only benefited off the reviews of others for several years. This place has motivated me to change that. These are the BEST tacos I have ever had. And I have lived in Southern California...(not to be *that* girl, but context is everything). FRESH & FLAVORFUL is what comes to mind when I think of this place. The salsa, the guacamole, the tortilla soup, and yes the tacos, are packed with sweet goodness. It never disappoints and the quality is consistent. Eat in or take out, you'll never be disappointed. (Unless you like fast food Mexican like Moe's or velveeta style queso, and in that case, I'll pray for your soul). Just. Do. It. read more

A little over a year ago I visited Rincon and enjoyed a trio of tacos that opened my eyes to a new level of Mexican street food. Over the last fourteen months I have told numerous people about Rincon...they serve the best tacos in the area. Last week another blogger suggested we meet for a few tacos and I jumped at the opportunity. Located on Route 1 (heading east/north) in Norwalk in the same building as a catering hall, across from Kohl's, there is plenty of parking in a lot just beyond the building. When I entered Rincon slightly before noon they were busy filling to-go orders...trays and tray of tacos were being prepared and the mega-burritos were in process, others were about to enjoy these culinary treats. I ordered two tacos and two empanadas. I started with the fish taco. After adding a squirt from the slice of lime I carefully rolled the double-tortilla in hopes of keeping the heaping portion contained within. The fish was perfectly fried, just a light coating and was joined in the tortilla with red onion and cilantro that delivered citrusy back-notes. It was bright, sweet and vibrant. The fish taco was fantastic. The pork taco was a totally different profile. After the brightness of the fish taco I was bolted back to the more traditional taco with spiciness and cilantro. The large serving of pulled pork was incredibly moist and flavorful and then the toppings added a great kick to the pork. There was a sprinkling of cheese on top that added a little saltiness and softened the spice. While totally different, both were as great as I remembered. I next moved to the empanadas. Two large empanadas filled the plate, these were not two-bites and you are finished; like the other items on the menu, Rincon serves a real serving. I started with the beef. The crust was flaky, buttery and perfectly prepared. And the filling was incredible. The meat was moist with great flavors and a hint of spiciness. Then I moved onto the chicken and, like the beef, delivered incredible flavors and textures. I stated on numerous occasions that the tacos were the best I ever tasted...the empanadas might be better. I learned a lesson today. When you find a go-to restaurant, go to it. If they make one dish incredibly well, there is a strong possibility the rest of the menu might also be outstanding. In the case of Rincon, the tacos are fantastic and the empanadas set a new standard and are definitely worth a trip. read more

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