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El Rincon Restaurant

4.4 (439 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Chorizo Omelet and potatoes
Genie N.

Was in the area and wanted an authentic Mexican breakfast. A quick Yelp search revealed El Rincon Restaurant with promising reviews. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side and filled with many regulars. Service itself was good and food was great! They served an assortment of Mexican pastries that you could choose off the serving tray before your meal arrived, nice touch. I ordered the chorizo omelet and side of potatoes, delicious! This is the place to come if you want authentic Mexican food, hands down! Come hungry!!

Gina V.

This place was good, & good customer service. I had the green chilaquiles, not spicy but crunchy the way I like them, the beans were delicious, eggs on point.

Carne en Su Jugo was delicious.
Deedee H.

The place is small and hot inside but it's worth the wait. The food is delicious and the friendly service. The owner was friendly and would talk about his plates and what he recommends. If you're the area it's a must try.

Huevos Con Machaca
Tyler T.

What an incredible find in San Ysidro! The food was excellent, vibrant flavor with outstanding service as well. Daniela was the perfect waitress being attentive, inviting, and kind. The atmosphere is casual and familiar with a warm hacienda vibe like someone's abuela was cooking for family. I had the machaca plate with a café de olla, it was late morning feast!what a pleasant sight seeing gringos and Latinos alike enjoying the experience equally. El Rincón is a must if you are in the area and looking for just the right spot!

Chilaquiles verdes added bacon and egg
Rudeboy D.

Very good quality Mexican food cant go wrong with anything you order from menu must try if you are in the area.

Rachael H.

The chilequiles and el jugo soup was so great, flavorful and authentic. Family owned and operated and the service is top notch! We enjoyed our visit and meal here and will return when we come to town. Cute little set up as well with great Music. They also offer customers dining in free Pan while awaiting their meals. Yum!

Chile Relleno Burrito
LJ T.

Great burrito, friendly service. The chips were a bit greasy but the bean dip that came with was great just the right amount of spice.

Machaca omelette
Miguel S.

Definitely the best Mexican breakfast spot in San Ysidro. Every breakfast dish I tried was excellent! Located right on the boulevard, small little place but with big flavor. Great customer service, they are very attentive from the moment you walk in. The cafe de casa is a must have (cafe de la olla). They bring you out chips with warm refried beans will you wait for your meal, and a person walks buy all the tables either a tray of sweet bread (pan dulce) which is excellent with your coffee.

Carne en Su Jugo

Best carne en su jugo I have ever had! Everything about it was cooked to perfection. The service was amazing. Such great hospitality and friendly environment. We were even greeted with fresh pan dulce that was delicious.

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Joey D.

I started my breakfast off with a delicious cup of Cafe de Olla. I was then given some complimentary chips and beans. The chips appeared to be freshly fried and with the beans were a perfect start to a delicious meal. I ordered an omelette and I typically don't get chicken with my omelette but I decided to try something different so I ordered the Chipotle Chicken Omelette. I was pleasantly surprised and this omelette was bursting with flavor! The chicken was shredded and had a very nice flavor - with the chipotle sauce it put it over the top! I got the potatoes and paid extra for beans I also got the corn tortillas. I will definitely be back and try their other items.

Steak and eggs
Paola R.

Food is so good, it's authentic Mexican food. The beans have a chile de árbol taste, reminds me of my moms. Super friendly staff, great service. Feels very homey. We are definitely coming back to try other dishes.

Carne en su jurors, large
Kim D.

Overall a tasty late lunch. I've never had either of these dishes and they were both very flavorful. I really liked the carne en su jurors. The broth was so rich but not heavy. The wet carne asada taco wasn't my fave, the sauce was a little too tangy. The potatoes in the pork dish were a tiny bit overcooked and on of the chops was really thin, overall flavor was great though. Looking forward to returning and trying their pozole and caldo de res.

El Guero Omelette
Sabrina M.

It's true, food is love and the owners care about the quality and taste of their Mexican cuisine. This place is not typical, it is special. I ordered the El Guero omelette, potatoes, and home made corn tortillas. Diego one of the sons, said they cook everything individually and on La Plancha the flavors of my meal are memorable. I think that is the best omelette I ever had, yummy. Such a cute place to stop in at eat at, its right off the freeway, so if you are coming south, stop in and have a delicious meal. They also gave me chips and beans while i waited all home made. Thank you for making my day. I wish them all the love and continued success. The service was also impeccable, simply they care.

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The best menudo! Diego is literally the sweetest!! Great customer service. Must try. Thank you for the amazing service

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