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    El Rincon Tapatio

    4.6 (139 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carne Asada (no beans)

    Stopped in with my family for the first time and we loved our meal. It's a small place but colorful and quaint. I was hesitant at first because you could drive by and miss it if you weren't looking. But the heaps of good reviews made it hard to not try. It was lunch time and only one server but he was working hard and did great. I ordered the Huevoes Rancheros, my Hubby had the Chorizo and was, my two kiddos had carne asada and son-in-law had a combo platter with chicken enchilada and chicken tamale. My meal was good....I've never tried Huevos Rancheros so I don't have anything to base it on. But it was good with the runny egg, covered in red sauce and melty cheese on top of corn tortillas. It came with the standard sides of beans and rice but I even thought those were really tasty. My kids had the carne asada which is their go-to meal. The noises of pleasure coming from them meant they loved it. I snuck a piece of meat and can agree with their ooohs and aahhhs! The meat was tender, juicy (not overcooked jerky) and had a great flavor. My son enjoyed the crispy charred edges. Both said this was in their top 3 carne asada plates. My hubby likes his chorizo and eggs but did say he thought it didn't have enough flavor. But he mainly likes pork chorizo so I am wondering if they serve beef chorizo.? So his opinion may simply be based on his chorizo preference, don't mind him, you may enjoy it. My son-in-law had the chicken enchilada and chicken tamale. He was also making noises of satisfaction and said multiple times that he likes it and liked the place. He's from the Yakima area where Mexican food is in abundance so I trust his judgement.

    Margarita
    Trace D.

    I see why this place gets highly reviews. Everything was good; food, service and the authentic atmosphere. The margarita was not bad and I could taste the tequila. The chimichanga was actually really good and not bad for its size. I love chips and salsa. However, not a fan of theirs. While I appreciate that they are free it is one of the things that drives me to go out for Mexican food. Still, it won't keep me from coming back.

    Chile Relleno
    makayla a.

    Kinda shabby surroundings on the outside due to location but the inside is beautiful and the food was bussin bussin, absolutely delicious and beautiful presentation!!! Definitely would come back and will recommend to anyone looking for authentic mexican food. The server was friendly and quick and did an amazing job

    FIRE !!!!
    Katiee M.

    Fireeeeee!!!! Food was amazing . Visited from Cali and was impressed . Will come back

    Wasil K.

    I have been to Rincon Tapatio n number of times and never ever have they delivered below par. The food, service, taste, place, staff everything is just superlative. Hands down the best Mexican place around and I never miss an opportunity to be here. The place is neat and clean and tidy and I absolutely love to be here. Also, the fact that you could get quite a few vegetarian items is a big bonus as a lot of my friends are vegetarian and they never say no to El Rincon Tapatio. If you are a vegetarian (don't prefer meat) just get their veggie fajita and it would be the tastiest thing you would have had in a long long time. It is just flavor after flavor after flavor. So good. My favorite is the ever reliable Arroz con pollo but no one makes it like they do it here. Absolutely loaded and tastiest. Highly recommend .. probably you will find me there :)

    Pic of cheese enchiladas-my fav!!

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    Great staff and great food, one of the best Mexican food spots in Spokane, our daughter loves it too

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    This is my favorite place to go for Mexican food. I love the refried beans. You just need to try them out. It is very good.

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    Good service. Love the suizas enchiladas! Casual vibe and great for a quick lunch or dinner.

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    Friendly staff and delicious food! The vibe is always so welcoming and they always play great music. I promise you won't leave disappoint

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    The food was good, but it took a while to get to us. The inside is small and clean. The chips and salsa was great.

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    I driven past this place hundreds of times and never stopped. Big mistake. This is, hands down, one of the best Mexican joints in town.

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    We love this place! The wait staff are excellent. We like the food and the homey atmosphere.

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    Very good food. My wife and I have eaten here a couple of times and we will be back…read more The service is always pleasant and very attentive. Quesabirra Tacos for me and my wife really enjoyed the chicken green chili tamales

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    Definitely a noteworthy taco spot! The quality of the food really stands out, and I love that…read moreeverything is à la carte so you can mix and match. The corn tortillas were especially amazing and really made the tacos. My friend is gluten free so it was perfect. The staff was friendly and welcoming. You order at the front, grab a number, and they'll bring everything out to you. After a great meal, it's easy to see why they've won so many awards, you'll notice them on the wall when you walk in. I'll definitely be back!

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    4.0 mi

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    This place was recommended by a friend who said they had the best Carne Asada. That is my kids…read morefavorite meal so we had to give it a try. They loved it. They said it had a nice charred flavor and very tender. I had the taco salad, which was good and had plenty of toppings to make it exciting. It also had a lot of meat so it felt like a full meal. My husband had the Menudo and he devoured it. Highly recommend. Another kid had the street tacos, and although he saw a burrito, walked by that he wished he ordered, he still loved his tacos. We had to drive from the north side of the city to the South Hill to get to this location, but it was worth it. I believe my family has a new favorite restaurant to get delicious Mexican food. The restaurant is small, but that added to the charm. And many tables were full, which means the locals also enjoy this place. Bonus fact: they have different types of salsa for your chips. A mild version and spicy versions. I recommend trying them all.

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    4.4
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    5.8 mi

    I would give this restaurant 100 stars if I could! We went…read morehere for lunch mid week and it was incredible. The birria is delicious and the most authentic I have had so far in any restaurant in the states. The staff is amazing. There is plenty of seating so even if it looks busy, there are still tables available. The staff is constantly walking around cleaning off tables, asking you if you need anything in a friendly, respectful way. Not in a way that would make you feel uncomfortable or rushed. I can't wait to go back!

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    4.3
    (60 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    Visited this place for an Early lunch! The place was clean and smelled like good food. We ordered…read morea chimichanga and enchilada. The food was quick and fresh, no skimping on quality. The enchilada sauce had a deep rich sauce that enveloped the enchilada. The shredded beef inside the chimichanga was flavorful and tender. I recommend this place as it's open and bright! Only downside was the music was very loud and distracting. Other than that go and enjoy the atmosphere and good food!

    Went in on Tuesday for all you can eat tacos. The tacos are basic, but the ingredients are…read moreflavorful and taste fresh. You can choose chicken or ground beef tacos, and I got to try both. For less than $14 after tax, it's a great price for unlimited tacos. They serve you chips and salsa, 2 tacos, plus refried beans and Mexican rice. You can then request more tacos, beans, and rice when you finish what you have. There was also a bowl of Mexican candy you could take from near the door, which I've never tried before. Chili powder and fruit flavors actually go quite well together. I removed a star from my rating because the service was a bit slow. After I finished my plate, there was a long wait before the server came back so I could ask for more food. I also wanted to try their cheesecake chimichangas, but they were out. Despite this, the service was good and so was the food. I will likely be back.

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