ordered tacos to go, but ate them out side after picking them up as we were strolling around Pflugerville. I showed up 8 min after ordering and my order was ready. I walked in and was not greeted, they lady at the register was looking down at her phone the whole time watching a video on facebook. Even after someone greeting me they lady taking payment was more invested in her phone then the guests. I ordered a migas and cheese taco and potato egg and cheese taco. the tacos were room temperature, not one shred of cheese melted, that's how unwarm they were..., you could tell the eggs had been made and sitting there for quite some time. Had the tacos been at least warm and had I been greeted this would have been a 5 star review as the flavor profile was great but the execution was poor. I have lived in the area my entire life and remembered loving this place growing up , sad todays expierence did not meet expectations. read more

El Rincon - old dry egg - Mexican Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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They use chicken from a can to make thair chicken enchiladas. True. I tasted them last night (04/19/2026). ! FEA! !HORIBLE! Do you like canned chicken? If yes, then run to this cheap place! Do you prefer chicken from the poltry section of your grocerer? Then go somewhere else. Their chicken enchiladas are awefull!!! They use chicken from a can!!!! !FEA! !FEA! ! FEA! read more

My parents that live here wanted cheap drinks and I can definitely see the appeal from the cheap liquor perspective because after dining here, you wouldn't choose this place for the food. I've never had Mexican food from anywhere (that I can recall) that was just bland and had zero flavor. Like you're eating something and everything just tastes bland, no flavor. I ordered the Seafood Enchiladas and the Refried beans don't even come with a little cheese on top. Shrimp tasted like cheap frozen shrimp from the store. The queso tasted like it came out of a packet that you add water to. The best food was the chips and salsa and thats saying something. The crazy part is this place has been here for A WHILE. So they must be thriving on drinks. read more

Today my husband and I went out for breakfast. We arrived and the waitress asked us what we wanted to drink. Up to that point, everything was fine. When it came time to order our food, my husband ordered a plate of carne asada and two quesadillas--just the tortilla and cheese. I ordered a plate of quesabirrias. It took almost 30 minutes for our food to arrive. There was a moment, almost 20 minutes later, when I finally got the waitress's attention because she hadn't returned to the table the whole time. I saw her and asked if our order was ready, and she just replied that she didn't know and didn't think it was ready yet. Annoyed, I told my husband that if the food didn't arrive in 5 minutes, we would leave. Just as the 5 minutes were about to pass, the food arrived. My husband's carne asada had no flavor; they didn't even put salt on it. They didn't bring him the quesadillas he ordered. How is it possible that after spending 30 minutes preparing food,the carne asada didn't even have salt. My quesabirrias were horribly salty, and the beans and broth that came with the plate were cold. I think they used all the salt they didn't put on the carne asada to season it, but they put it on mine. And when I asked for the bill, the waitress even asked if I was in a hurry. Seriously, do they think this is a game, or are they just taking it lightly to wait so long for food? Horrible experience. If you have the chance to go to this place, don't bother; it's not worth it. It was the worst money I've ever spent. I think I would have been better off cooking at home. read more

This is an awesome authentic hole in the wall Mexican Restaurant... nothing fancy, but with great food good prices, great atmosphere and great service!!! Tanks El Rincon! read more

El Rincon - Happy hour Mini Rita's and queso with beef - Mexican Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

We've been wanting to try this place, but were sadly disappointed on many fronts. It took a long time for someone to greet us and an even longer time for a server to come up to us once seated. We had to flag down someone so that they could remind or assign a server to our table. Even so, we stuck around to try the food and wish we didn't... the fajitas were dry and tasted old and we couldn't even stomach it. The queso seemed like velveeta. Would not recommend this place :( read more

My family has been enjoying this place on and off for over 25 years. It's a standard, family-owned Tex-Mex spot. I'm a fan of their tortillas and beef fajita nachos, while my husband always goes for the cheese enchiladas. Nowadays, we get it delivered--it's always fast, hot, and reasonably priced. Instead of opting for fast food, we choose El Rincón for the win. read more

Love most of there food ..but recently I can tell they changed there corn tortillas in the enchiladas..they are not soft anymore..just a word of advice ,dont fix what didn't need fixing ..go back to the corn tortillas u had before these are to thick ... read more

So I keep coming back to this place because the food is so delicious! I have gone to a couple places here in the surrounding areas and non top this my fav food order is the green enchiladas with beans and rice woo weee so delicious! Service fast and always playing some jams and super relaxing Will always come back! read more

The drinks were terrible our waiter never came back to ask us how we were doing. We're seated in an odd spot. Everyone else was getting service but us. Food wasn't that great either. Might give it another try, but will be awhile. read more

Margarita on point... sour Cream green chile Enchiladas....WOW!!! Erica is fantastic Bartender!!! My new Fav place to eat with Margarita read more

Service : waited patiently way too busy for the size of the kitchen they own including amount of employees Do I have to say anything ? I mean look at the meat I give this place 0 stars horrible burned bad quality meet and service never again from me read more

El Rincon - Bad food - Mexican Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Pflugervillains have a love/hate relationship with El Rincon, and I'm no exception. It is really just OK. And sometimes (especially in Pflugerville), OK is all you need. I have been here now for breakfast and dinner and will say breakfast is probably the superior option. Tortillas and salsa are both pretty good. For dinner, I've tried the puffy tacos and chicken flautas -- again, just middle of the road. I was surprised to see a cucumber margarita option offered the last time I stopped in, and even more surprised that it was quite good. The service was decent for breakfast; terrible at dinner. The atmosphere is really not great -- the whole restaurant could use a major renovation, but sometimes a good hole-in-the-wall is what the people want. There are far superior Mexican and Tex-Mex options around here, but the parking lot is always crowded, so ... I guess the people have spoken? read more

Let me sum this up quickly: El Rincon serves some rather mediocre Mexican food and pitiful frozen margaritas at a decent price. The frozen margarita I ordered (which comes dashed with a maraschino cherry - a first for me) tasted about as tequila-infused as a dry riverbed. Only sour mix. Lots and lots of sour mix. Couldn't stomach it, should've sent it back to the limey abyss it came from. I ordered a two-burritos plate and specified one to be beef and the other chicken. When they came out, I discovered both were ground beef. Not great, but I still ate most of the burritos. My wife had a cheese enchilada, a tamale, and a crunchy taco. She said it was all really bland, but she still ate most of it as well. The tortillas, I'm guessing, were not made in-house, and neither are the tortilla chips here. If they are made in-house, I'd be surprised. The service was good, but then again, we were sitting at the small bar, so that's it was rather difficult to be ignored by our bartender. The price for our plates was around $10, and the margarita was about $8. Nice price, but you get what you pay for, you know. On our way out to the car my wife said, "Baby, I love you, but promise to never take me back here again." So there you have it. read more

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I always order their 3 chicken puffy tacos meal, and it always delivers! Chicken is perfectly marinated!

We've been coming here for 20+ years but had a very different experience tonight. We went in for an early Sunday dinner around 5pm and immediately noticed booming DJ music - way too loud for a Sunday evening dinner. It was so loud we could barely communicate with our server or eachother. My husband ordered beef enchiladas but got chicken instead. When we pointed out the mistake, the server tried to give us what looked like a rejected meal from another table to make up for it. We appreciated the gesture but didn't accept it. We were hungry so just went with what we received. My meal was correct and good. I'd like to point out we didn't request any comps nor received any on an $80 tab for 2. If I were a manager (we didn't see one) at the very least I would've comped one drink. There was also a very loud table nearby arguing about their bill ($66 for 4, yeah heard all about it), which added to the already chaotic atmosphere. Other patrons were visibly unhappy with the environment and we saw people asking to be moved to different tables & sections. This is no longer the family-friendly atmosphere we've enjoyed for over two decades. After 20 years of family dinners here, this was completely different from what we've come to expect. Not sure if this represents a permanent change in direction, but it's probably our last visit. It's disappointing, but things change. Wishing El Rincon the best. read more

My mother ordered 1 potato and egg taco & 1 bean and cheese taco. They brought out a single taco with bean, cheese,potato, & egg inside. The service and the food have honestly been lacking and less than stellar the past few years, which is sad because they've been around a long time. read more

Got food poisoning and had intense cramps and threw up violently all night yesterday. I ordered menudo and fajita/shrimp plate. I was the only person who ate their food in my family for lunch and nobody else got sick so I know it was because of this. (Plus I work from home so I don't really leave my house much) BEWARE!! read more

2nd visit here. It's been a while since visiting. I think I've come to the conclusion that the food here is about quantity and not quality. So if you're big on portions then this place is for you. Plus you get free chips and salsa and $3 beers, That's the 2 stars. The quality of food is not bad but not really about flavor. I had a chimichanga and the wife had a taco salad. Food seemed a little salty, minus much flavor. They were busy so maybe that is why service seemed slow but at the end of the day, it was slow. The room was loud. Seemed like you had to speak louder than normal. I would come back for a drink but not really for the food. I prefer quality ingredients over volume. read more

El Rincon - We were put in the back room. - Mexican Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

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My wife says we haven't found a place with good chilaquiles, the reviews on El Rincon actually had me bypass this place in the past. We decided to give it a try only to get there and find they were getting ready to close (their Christmas party). We were the last ones that they sat but we weren't rushed and the staff was very friendly. It's a nice sized place with a bar area that we are going to come back and try. It was a Sunday visit so a Michaela was due, I'm not as big a fan of the Michi as my wife but even I commented on how good it was. Nice and spicy! For our entrees my wife got the pozole and I got the chilaquiles. My wife looked disappointed that the pozole was a white vs red, but that didn't take away from how it tasted. Lots of meat and all the fixings, and in her opinion, best when tostada tortillas provided. The chilaquiles were delicious, green sauce didn't soak the chips, eggs were perfect and good fresh flower tortillas provided. Carbs were not a concern this morning, along with the chips and tortillas the plate had some great fried potatoes and refried beans! The whole plate was really worth saying we would be back. read more

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We were in Pflugerville this past weekend. Look I love Mexican food because I'm Mexican so I know good Mexican food trust me. But please, please do yourself and your people a favor. DONT GO EAT AT THIS PLACE. I call it a place not a restaurant because after experiencing this place. I don't know how it's been opened with the food and service they do. The food is bad, the service is worse and they had this DJ playing music so loud that it was impossible to have a conversation. Go get Taco Bell trust me it will be better. This place was such a disappointment that it's sad to say it was a Mexican restaurant. Again WARNING. Don't eat here. I wish I could give it no star rating because it deserves it. read more

El Rincon has become a family favorite when we want good Mexican food. The prices are better than many other restaurants, and the food quality is consistently higher. Their homemade flour tortillas are the best, and the atmosphere is pleasant with a great breakfast/brunch and happy hour. Always a dependable choice. read more

Food is always good and love their hot . Live music on Fridays, there is a Bar for your choice of beverages. Usually busy in the evenings. There is also a larger room that can be rented out for special occasions. I've been going to this establishment for quite some time now, several family members, and gotten to know the owners. Stop by and check it out local establishment and have a drink or two and say hi. read more

Good place to grab drinks & get a bite to eat if you're stopping in town. The chips & salads are really good. The chicken tortilla soup has lots of veggies in it. The margaritas are huge and definitely the star of the show! They have prickly pear, mango, and strawberry flavors to choose from. read more

El Rincon - Mexican Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Came here for lunch with some coworkers and really enjoyed the food here! This is definitely a no frills, traditional spot with great food and portions. I got the beef enchiladas and tried my friends chimichanga. Both were good and our server was super sweet. I will definitely be back! read more

It took me 4 years to come try this place! I regret not coming any sooner. The restaurant itself is a little outdated, but it doesn't stop people from going. Every time I pass by it's a FULL parking lot. I went for their breakfast and had the chilaquiles. They were spicy and tasty. I want to go back and try their menudo, because that will be the real test to show if it is good here. I'll update my review once I try. I did like the vibe and welcoming when we arrived. The waitress was not as attentive as I would like so some improvement there is needed. We did have to get up and look for her to get the bill. However very nice and respectful lady. Second time I had the menudo and it was good. Something I look for is that it's washed enough/properly. It had a spice to it, but wasn't spicy where your mouth is on fire. That was perfect for me. The meat was not as soft as I like it and the chunks were cut too big. Huevos rancheros were not what I was expecting so I would not recommend. Their refried beans are delicious and barbacoa as well not pictured. read more

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Love this place. Food and service are good. Vibe could be better but we enjoy it every time.

Trust the reviews and stay away! The most bland tasting Mexican food I have ever experienced. Monterrey chicken breast tasted like frozen chicken put in the microwave. Refried beans are from a can. Tacos are soggy and greasy. A group of 4, and not one of us enjoyed the food. read more

I've just recently discovered this restaurant. I was craving Menudo, and ordered through Uber a week ago. That menudo is absolutely, astounding. So packed with protein and hominy! I've ordered almost every other day, since. It is consistent, and delicious! Have not had other dishes, but I can say with absolute certainty, this is the best menudo in town, after much search! read more

I've ordered delivery multiple times and ToGo once from this establishment and I've always found everything to be satisfactory. The cuisine is super tasty, well prepared, taste authentic and is reasonably priced. I think the homemade tortillas, the beef fajita quesadillas, as well as the chicken flautas are my faves! read more

The food was fabulous and service very informative and nice. The band was fantastic. They made my meal even better. You have to try this place out. read more

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When I ordered, they brought me the wrong item. I went ahead and ate anyway because I was pressed for time. I used my card to pay and left a tip anyway. When I saw the price on my card I was over charged. I said ok, no problem. The next day when I viewed my account, they added money to the bill. I don't know how the heck that can be done. The place is high in prices, not worth the money. Next time I'll just go to QT and get a hot dog and a soda. Always check your charges on your card. Never going back there that's for sure. read more

Food is always good! Service is too! The only complaint I have is, I noticed NONE of the cooks had gloves on That is NOT good! read more

I enjoy eating at this restaurant, for the most part it's been good. I mean the food is definitely good and the prices are reasonable considering how expensive everything is now and day Anyway, the mayor complains for me are their service not all servers are good! There have been times when our server is great and other times when they don't even come to take the order nor check for refills so your experience will definitely vary depending on which server you get. Another thing they need improvement is the bathrooms they are not kept clean and sometimes they are very gross Anyway, like i said i like the food so lately I just order to go! read more

Visiting the Austin area and stumbled on this place. Me and my wife had green enchiladas and they were very good !!! read more

Food was ok. Not really outstanding just average. Wobbly table. Service was ok she got a 20%. Ambiance nothing to write home about. I had been wanting to try because of their parking lot index. Kind of let down. Runny refried beans. Just not impressive. We had a fajita plate, green enchilada plate and burrito plate. read more

The green chili was delicious, portions were generous. Service was comfortable. Lacked ambiance of any sort, definitely a local spot. Great value. read more

"The food was absolutely delicious! I especially loved the carne asada plate--it was fantastic. As a side note, while the enchiladas were good, they were a bit dry. Blanca was amazing, and the entire staff was incredibly friendly. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area!" read more

El Rincon - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Pflugerville, Texas

Food was OK but too salty. Chile con queso over the chimichanga was just velveeta as far as I could tell. Service was fine. But the music! Waaaay too loud. Cannot hold a conversation. Useless place to visit unless you want to damage your hearing, and the food isn't anywhere near good enough to make up for it. Disappointed. read more

My mom would have scolded whoever made the enchiladas rice and beans. Canned Rosarita beans, lackluster rice and no seasoning on the beef enchiladas. Definitely tex mex. No authenticity what so ever. I'll cook my authentic Mexican food at home with better reviews read more