This is my favorite local Mexican restaurant. I lived in New York for about a decade and I loved ordering from a restaurant there that was also based on Oaxacan dishes. They make their chips in-House and I absolutely love them. The queso is a varying level of spice based on the day that you order - that's not something I really care about. Nine times out of 10 it's good. I like their enchiladas, their burritos, their tacos, their quesadillas. The only time I ever got something that I didn't like was only because it was too spicy. I will say, they are not consistent with the level of spice. The Horchata's are amazing. read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueño is a restaurant and food truck that serves authentic cuisine from the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. At the 2025 Pittsburgh Taco Festival, I was a customer of their food truck, which offered tacos, tostadas, nachos, churros, plantains, street corn, and agua fresco. Please note that the restaurant serves many additional foods, including quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas, rice and beans, tres leches, flan, etcetera. At the taco festival, my husband and I bought the nachos and the churros. The prices were average, and the employee's service was very good. We liked the flavors of our nachos and churros. read more

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So traditionally pretty inside! Food is good and service is great. I got tacos of steak, carnitas, and pastor. My favorite was carnitas. I also had a coffee that had a great smell, a hint of some kind of spice that I couldn't tell what it was. The quesadilla was huge! It's BYOB. Overall, such a hidden gem and it is a must try Mexican place in Pittsburgh! read more

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Their food truck was at the Carnegie museum for the free inside out event - which was amazing. The food was fresh and delicious and tasted very authentic. Had the 3 tacos and the nachos. Glad they were there and the food hit the spot - we were starving! read more

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Excellent. I've been hearing about the food truck for a while now, and it's great to see that they now have a brick and mortar destination. We ordered takeout, and every item we ordered was well packaged and well presented. I especially appreciated that the menu included a few items you don't see in many other places (e.g., huaraches). They make a point of having a few different vegetarian fillings for various items, but several items don't offer a vegetarian option and easily could (e.g., enchiladas). In terms of the details, the chips were the kind of thin restaurant variety that I enjoy but still had enough structure to hold some guacamole. We got two different salsas with our order: a verde and what I assume is their medium salsa. Both were nicely flavored and distinct. The huaraches isn't something I had seen in the past, and it almost seemed like some sort of pizza on a thin corn-based flatbread with refried beans and other toppings. It's certainly worth trying. The tostada wasn't what I was expecting. It was very nicely presented in a stacked arrangement (one tostada on top of the other), and they weren't overloaded with toppings. The mayonnaise listed on the menu was a little disconcerting but it really melded into the overall dish. We also got a spread of three different tacos: one each of the vegetarian options. The tacos were good, but were really upleveled with some extra toppings (extra salsa, sour cream, lime, etc.). That's basically the whole idea behind tacos. In general, this was a great place. The food was good. It was easy to place an order online. It was easy to find parking nearby. Great option for picking up some Mexican takeout with a touch of a regional flair. read more

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I love having such an incredible Mexican spot so close by! You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I love that they have multiple vegetarian taco options - That can be difficult to find and sometimes you just want a bomb veggie taco! Service is always fast and friendly too. I love supporting this local business in Carrick read more

Delicious! Very happy this new restaurant opened up close to my home. You can tell this family run restaurant makes everything with love.Service is excellent. My husband got 3 tacos with 3 different choices. I had that huevos rancheros! I just wish the chips and salsa was complimentary read more

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Service was friendly and quick. Love that they brought the truck to Lawrenceville which makes it super easy to get to in town. I got the steak tacos (without cliantro) and churros. Everything was super fresh! read more

Yup. Thats all you need. Great quality and seasoned meat and soft tortillas. Now I do wish they use two shells perfect tacos because these suckers are juicy and def need them Don't get crazy with your tacos, get whatever they recommend and keep it as traditional as you can read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueño - Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We were so excited when we heard their food truck was coming to our neighborhood. They were such lovely people too. My husband loved that he could try multiple proteins in his tacos. Not all places let you do that. He loved the chorizo and pork the best. We both felt the Barbacoa was a bit dry. I had the barbacoa in my burrito. Next time, I'll try the chorizo burrito. Everyone really enjoyed it. I think everyone liked them the best and we had several food trucks come this summer. Go check them out. They're great. read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueño - My husband loved his pork and chorizo tacos. He thought the barbacoa was dry. - Food Trucks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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This is an excellent food truck.We got the three taco deal and were pleased.I got the chicken and they were delicious and filled with meat.We also got the guacamole and chips.Got a lot of chips and guacamole was very good.Also got the plantains and they were delicious.My daughter buys from this truck a lot.They are at Lolev Brewery in Lawrenceville at least once a week.We certainly will be back.The staff is very pleasant and nice to deal with. read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueno "hidden place like a haven or retreat" I believe this is the translation. Finally an Authentic Mexican food in Pittsburgh with tasty hot and spicy sauces RARE find! I sampled each of the sauces. the green was more mild, the mole was rich, a medium red, then the BLAZING HOT RED, mmm, that had a kick! "I could feel on my lips for 5 min" This food is very similar to places in Mexico and Western States. My meal consisted of their burrito with shredded chicken which satisfying to my spice starved palate! The atmosphere is simple with fresh bright colors customary to cafes in the Mexico. I also found it interesting that they have a BYOB sign on the door as you enter! They also have 2 food trucks, which can be scheduled in advance for your events! My husband and I found the owner very friendly and passionate about her food. The server was prompt, helpful and when asked which was her favorite meal she said the enchiladas! Sadly my corn allergies prohibited that, yet I did try the enchilada sauces and WOW, I wanted to cry because they were delicious and reminded me of my home in So.Cal, where Mexican food was a staple of my diet. I no longer need to wait for a Mexican vacation or my visit back to my hometown. If prefer bland and boring food this may not be the place for you, unless you omit the best part the sauces. If you love eating fresh food with homemade sauces that have flavor I can recommend trying them out! read more

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Ordered an adobado burrito for delivery from here and it was EXCELLENT!! Every bite, even down to the last, was perfectly portioned with filling & flavor. More people need to be going here than Ch*potle!! read more

I moved away from Pittsburgh 9 months ago, and El Rincón is the place I miss the most. I used to be a regular at their food truck in Lawrenceville and was happy to make the trek out to Carrick when they opened their brick-and-mortar restaurant. Their carnitas are the best I've ever had; they absolutely melted in my mouth. The tortillas (homemade I think?) make everything that much better. The service is always fantastic; Mario and his family are always so kind and welcoming. Can't recommend this place enough. If I'm ever back in PGH this will be my very first stop. read more

This place is new to the neighborhood! I tried it today for lunch! It was delicious! A little pricey but you get a lot of good! The have dessert too read more

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The food and service are fantastic! So wonderful to have a new business in the area offering awesome tacos, homemade sauces, and fantastic customer experience. This post was made in connection with a Toast promotion. read more

Wonderful food at this new restaurant. First time. The food represents a regional cuisine of southern Mexico. Unique and delightful offerings. Service was attentive and friendly. A warm welcome. Pleasant Mexican decor. We will return soon. One negative: no free chips and salsa. Chips and two salsas are $8.95. read more

This food truck has some of our favorite tacos in Pittsburgh. They're so simple and authentic. We really liked the steak and al pastor tacos. They were so flavorful and they have sauces on the side you can add for some more kick to them too. I like how add grilled scallions and radishes to your tacos as well. They are a bit on the smaller side so I would get 3 for a meal. We also got a burrito and while it was huge, it wasn't as good as the tacos. The guys who run the truck are really friendly and the prices are good! Go check them out for some dang good tacos. read more

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excellent food. worth the trip to have this regional cuisine. take advantage of it. read more

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This food truck was on technology drive for our Friday lunch option. Since I had no lunch for the day it seemed like a great option to try. Employees at the food truck were friendly and quick to offer information about the food. I selected my attached food choices and waited only about 5 minutes (end of lunch hour). Food prices were good ($10 for 3 tacos and $12 for burrito) and portions were plentiful, the burrito was really filling and I needed no sides to supplement. The available salsas were tasty with a touch of spice, though I didn't try the extra spicy salsa. Soyrizo had a touch of spice as well but very good. One thing to note--if you are more of a fan of creamy, cheesy Mexican food, this is a bit different. Their meat and similar products are more shredded and seasoned with less sauce, which I personally enjoyed and allowed for more salsa on top! Definitely will try again. read more

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Ordered take out yesterday and WOW, the food was hot, flavorful and delicious. Will definitely order again!

My husband and I tried this place! We ate chicken tacos and chorizo tacos. I had a side of rice and beans! Give them a try. The owners are so friendly and nice. The food came out fast and tasted like home cooking. Fresh and authentic ingredients. read more

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We just happened to find this awesome food truck where we parked while in the strip district. It was literally in our parking lot! So Mexican food is our thing and this place did not disappoint. They had a pretty big menu to select from. I went with the chicken quesadilla and it was spectacular, best one I've had in fact. My boyfriend went with the barbacoa tacos and said they were delicious. He said they were the best barbacoa he's had since moving here from California. That's golden if you ask me. This just might be our new favorite food truck! read more

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I believe this food truck is consistently in the Strip District, but today, I saw them near Inner Groove Brewing and decided to give them a try. Ordered the barbacoa burrito and churros. The wait time is decently quick and they give you buzzers so you know when the order is ready. This truck also has Mexican pop music playing, creating a great atmosphere. I was originally hoping to try their tres leches cake, but they weren't serving it today. Next best dessert is the churro, so I tried them. Decent portion but the flavor was what really stood out. They we're still warm, hard a great crisp, and slight chewiness of the interior. They also have some chocolate and sugar drizzled around them. Definitely recommend them. The barbacoa burrito was good, but had some flaws. The meat is absolutely delicious. So flavorful and cooked perfectly. I'd get a plate of just the meat and a side if I could. For $11, the portion is alright. Not too big or too small. In my opinion, they used too much lettuce. It was all jumbled together near the center, and just wasn't good. Rice was middle of the road, but well cooked. I thought there would be more cheese. Its just a few small pieces, and they don't add much flavor. Beans are tasty and seasoned well. All in all, this place makes amazing meat. The burrito itself, though (rice and amount of lettuce) was good but not great. Churros are delicious. They may be out of some items and the price for the burrito (and other entrees) was $1 more than listed on their website. read more

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Holy molé! This place hails from southern Mexico and the land of the 7 molés does not disappoint. Just go and order the enchilada with molé negro. Oh my god. The cheese in the stuffed chili tastes especially imported-- like a mozzarella. The corn tortillas are incredibly creamy, soft and toasty. BYOB is a plus in their brick and mortar spot and they brought us limes and Tajin to go with our tequila. This is not your average tex (mad) mex and well worth the trip to Carrick! read more

Food is good...the main guy that waited on me was very happy and very inviting...he even gave my puppy a treat...I got tacos...with beef...very good...spicy sauce on the side with a lime...good greens...good stuff read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueño - Very clean and nice truck...like I said the main guy was really inviting and made you smile... - Food Trucks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Just happen to be walking by and decided to try. The menu has a few different Mexican items huaraches, burritos, enchiladas and more, but I tend to get tacos. There are 6 different protein options to choose from. I had the Adobada Pork and Chorizo tacos. The pork was very tasty with a little spiciness really my favorite. The chorizo was good too. There were three bottles of salsa's. Just fill up a little cup and away you go. They were playing some good music too. read more

Absolutely loved this authentic, delicious Mexican food truck! Stumbled upon el Rincón Oaxaqueño as I was walking through the strip district this Saturday and am so glad we stopped for a few tacos! As a native southern Californian I am always in search for good Mexican food in Pittsburgh and this definitely hit the spot. Ingredients were fresh, flavor was authentic, and I loved all of the salsas to choose from. They said they'll be in the Strip (caddy corner from Bar Marco) Tuesday - Saturday for the time being. They also mentioned they'd be appearing at other local spots like Trace Brewing. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu! Their facebook appears to be active with new info: https://www.facebook.com/El-rincon-oaxaque%C3%B1o-105536985022626/ read more

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Food was excellent bought order of shrimp tacos and 2 ground meat burritos. Very delicious! Questions answered by the cashier and very generous portions. Have a favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

EL Rincon was one of three food trucks we had for our wedding last weekend. The food was AMAZING so many food options(shredded chicken tacos!!) and the employees were happy,helpful and welcoming. Highly recommend them for any special event or just to check out and order some food!! read more

I am from California, hence I know Mexican food. These tacos are bomb. Get them because good tacos are a sign that God loves us and wants us to be happy. You are welcome. Orale! read more

Great authentic Mexican food. I had heard of this food truck through Instagram and was so excited to try it. The tacos were delicious, quality food and toppings, and the tortilla held the whole time without falling apart which happens at so many other places. The service was exceptional and I can't wait to go back. read more

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Awesome tacos! I ordered three tacos - picadillo, al pastor and chorizo. They all tasted great and you can add hot sauce if you would like. Staff is friendly and there is limited outdoor seating if you would like to hang out for a few minutes. read more

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Absolutely love this place. I'm a transplant from the Southwest and have long suffered the lack of great Mexican options in Pittsburgh, but no more! I haven't tried everything yet, but highly recommend the huaraches, enchiladas, and tacos. The real hours for the Brownsville Rd location are 10 am to 9 pm every day--not what Google says! read more

I love this taco truck! It's super close to me in the Strip and it's across from the Chinese supermarket so I can get lunch and shop for dinner at the same time. It's run by some really hardworking people - they get to the truck early and they're open what seems like all the time to me. The food also seems pretty authentic, although I am no expert in Mexican food. I've tried the tacos, quesadillas, huaraches, the hibiscus agua fresca, flan, and churros. The soyrizo, steak, barbacoa, and adobada pork are all delicious. They're aromatic, perfectly cooked, and keeps me coming back for more! The portions are big, and you get more than expected given the price. I hope they stick around the Strip for a long time to come! read more

The food truck was outside a brewery and we decided to try it out. We got nachos and tacos. Chorizo taco was delicious. Enjoyed the nachos with soyrizo and black beans. Fresh tasting food. Best Mexican food truck I've ever had! HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueño - Nachos and tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

I never create yelp reviews but that was the best quesadilla I've ever had in my life. Eat here

Best Mexican food in the city! These guys are fabulous and totally worth tracking down! read more

El Rincon Oaxaqueño - Tostadas - Food Trucks Near Me - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

If I'm completely honest, I was hesitant to try this food truck despite its many, many positive reviews. On numerous occasions, I had passed it by for no logical reason. On Sunday, during Open Streets Pittsburgh, my four-year-old son and I gave it a chance. WOW. My hesitation was unfounded. We shared three tacos: shrimp, barbacoa, and chicken (roughly $10 and change, including taxes). All were fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The staff was friendly while also fast and efficient. The next time I'm in the Strip District, I know where I'll be stopping: El Rincon Oaxaqueno! Thank you for a satisfying lunch. read more

Best tacos in Pittsburgh hands down very clean space excited for the dining area soon. Very nice cashier and food came up fast.