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    El Rinconcito

    4.2 (27 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:30 pm

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    Pastor, azada and carnitas tacos.
    Marbely M.

    food was really good. i had tacos Pastor, azada and carnitas. read good reviews so i had to try. service was great. its a hole in the wall very small you can eat there but if you get lucky. will come back again to try the tortas.

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    Smitcha B.

    El Rinconcito is located inside the Mundo Liquor & Mart. This isn't your typical Disneyland style haven quik-e-mart. It's grimey, muggy, and probably should be doused with the strongest bleach available. Upon entering you'll notice the heavily barricaded cashier mean mugging you behind his bullet proof glass. Stand your ground but don't come off too aggressive, them Asians are packing heat no doubt. Give a simple acknowledgement and let him know that he's still the king of his castle. Cruise by the counter and onto El Rinconcito. The set up is big enough for five gnomes. The guy behind the register speaks English if you can't bust out any fragments of Espanola. The menu is simple: tortas, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and mariscos. The prices are incredibly affordable. Tortas $4.25, burritos $3.99, and tacos are $1.25. Taco Tuesdays lower them down to a buck each. FYI, the tacos are those small bite sized ones but they don't skimp out on the meat or the usual toppings. A guy like me can probably polish four of them and not be overly stuffed. I've had their tacos and they were good but I wasn't oogling over them or anything. For a dollar and some change, I'm not going to b*tch either. I think the burritos are a better bet. So far I've had the carne asada and the chicken. The pollo surprisingly had much more flavors that hit the spot. At first glance, the burrito doesn't look too grande but after you finish it, you should be in a good state of mind. If you want to pig beast it, order yourself a burrito and taco. It'll still under $6. Maybe next time I'll give their beef tongue (lengua) taco a shot. The sauce bar looks like it's going to give you the poopies for days but that's the chance you're going to have to take. Having Mexican food without the proper salsa is like eating sushi without the wasabi and soy sauce. They had three different salsas at the time: green, orange red, and red. All were pretty much the same to me. Like the Gooch, I also pillaged their carrots but left the jalapenos out of my baggy. If you want lemon or radish, I believe you have to ask them for it. Also, you can gringo out your tacos and burritos by adding items such as cheese, avocados, and sour cream but it will come with an extra $.50 cents or so. For what it's worth, El Rinconcito is one of the better options for Mexican food within the area. There are many competitors around but their burrito is solid and worth revisiting. Like I stated before, the prices are set for all commoners. You probably walk around with the newest Iphone or Samsung, so there's no reason to get bent out of shape for a $4 burrito. They seriously need to do something about the ventilation in the entire place though. It's not fun when it's 90+ outside and the place doesn't have AC or any fans. I highly recommend take out as opposed to dining in. Plus you don't want to be half way through a burrito and all of a sudden, the liquor store gets rolled on. Props to the homie at work who I will refer to as the Mexican "Pitbull" for continuously looking for new joints to try like this place. Hell, the guy walks over to our cubicles and asks, "What's for lunch?" at 7:10am when our shift starts at 7am. Go on with your bad self playa.

    Photo taken on a rainy taco Tuesday.
    Scott Y.

    Came in on other peoples review for yelp on a rainy taco Tuesday got 2 asada & 2 carnitas taco. Not bad for a $1.00 taco's regular price is $1.25 .Gotta try the burritos next time.

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    7 months ago

    Hole in the wall their tortas are great in my opinion. They also have a good catering service.

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    Amazing! I love this place. Torta ahogada sauce is the bomb.

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    First you order your food, then you walk over to the drink section of the liquor store and you buy yourself a drink.

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    3.8
    (77 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    I was in search of a sit down Mexican restaurant in the area so I last minute chose this place. I…read morethought it was odd they close at 6pm being a place that serves buckets of beer. The vibe was really off. The place is nice and clean and appealing but there was no music playing. They had on naked and afraid and some news on their TVs. We were the only people there so the place was so quiet and boring. The lady was very polite, but it just wasn't a "fun environment". The food came out at all different times which was weird because we were the only ones there. I'm always trying to find somewhere close to go hang out and invite friends to have drinks and eat but it was just so off I wouldn't want to go back with friends. Food- I had the fish taco which was good, the calamari was very chewy and not that good, and the enchiladas were decent Service - Service was good (flys were coming in tho so I think they should keep the door closed) Ambiance- lacking. They need some fun music and give me a reason to order some beer and hangout more. I don't really see this as anything other than a takeout place unless they extend their hours and improve the vibe.

    I love this cute hidden gem in carson. It's hard to find a good shrimp cocktail these days! Plus…read morethey serve incredible MIcheladas and have big TV's to watch games. The menudo was out of this world! Not to mention the incredible portions. The owner came to our table to talk to us and share about himself and family. We will be coming here weekly for our dose of good Authentic food and good vibes.

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    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    This review is mostly based on customer service. Service to me is almost always more important than…read morethe food itself. Haven't been here in a while. They had a food truck parked out front. We asked if they had any plant-based or vegan options. They only sold burgers however the lady that helped us was very sweet, polite, and kind. She told what they had and what we could order inside instead. We walked in and the gentleman named Oscar G. cashed us out. He was also very friendly! Very professional and knowledgeable about the menu and non-dairy items. Provided us with what we needed right away, the container for the salsa and brought out fresh ones for me. Very nice guy. The food came out right away. The portions were big in my opinion. The prices were decent, the portion was great, and best of all the service was good. Their self-serve condiments was a PLUS! I've been to a lot of taco spots and these were by far the freshest and crispiest cucumbers, fresh cold salsa, onions and cilantro was also fresh. The food was good and filled us up. It was simple but fulfilling. Will definitely be back and highly recommend it. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats as well.

    I stopped by Top Shelf Tacos in Carson on Taco Tuesday, where tacos were only $2 each. At that…read moreprice, it was easy to try a little bit of everything. I ordered the asada, carnitas, al pastor, tripas, cabeza, and lengua. The asada was tender with a nice grilled flavor, but my favorites were definitely the tripas and cabeza. Both were a little greasy, but in a good way--they had a lot of flavor and were probably the standouts of the meal for me. One thing I liked was the condiment bar. You can load up your tacos with as much onion and cilantro as you want, plus they have radishes and lime wedges available. They also offer two salsas, a red and a green. Both tasted good and had solid flavor, although I was hoping for a little more heat. Overall, it's a solid taco spot, especially on Taco Tuesday. Good variety of meats, reasonable prices, and plenty of toppings to customize your tacos. I'll definitely be back when I'm in the area and craving some tacos.

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    3.8
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    3.4 mi
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    For exceptional Oaxacan cuisine, Madre delivers with its richly flavored complex moles, tasajos,…read moreand tlayudas It occupies a giant space and its bar in the back has a massive wall of mezcal bottles. Madre Enchiladas: If you can't choose, pick them all! On a platter as wide as a pizza with a low rim, the mole sauces are practically overflowing. It's like an artist's palette board with four earthy mole colors. Mole Rojo, is an auburn blend of chilies, nuts, chocolate, and spices. The enchilada's corn tortilla is wrapped around my favorite filling, tender and juicy carnitas. My favorite mole is the Mole Negro, black as the nighttime sky with a deep smoky and sweet flavors. The dry chilies, sesame seeds, nuts, Oaxacan chocolate, and herbs provide a velvety sauce for the chicken picadillo. The darkly hued Mole Coloraditos has a little bit of a spicy kick from its toasted chilies, nuts, sesame seeds, chocolate, tomatoes, and spices. It's hard not to use the shredded beef enchilada to swab the plate clean. I would seriously lick the plate clean if I was at home. OK, the last one isn't a mole. The Salsa Verde is tangy from its tomatillos, green chilies, onions and garlic. The crumbly chorizo and cheese enchilada is comforting. The enchiladas are topped with queso fresco, onions, and parsley. Parking: There's plenty of street parking, but you may have to walk a couple blocks.

    Last minute decision to come here on a Saturday night. I was so worried about how busy it would be…read morebut thankfully we were able to get a reservation online. The hostess was very friendly and sat us where we wanted & the server was quick to take our orders.

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    3.7
    (435 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    A very casual place to enjoy some Baja surf & turf!…read more We came on Wednesday to take advantage of their Fish Tacos Wednesday Special for $1.99. Hard to beat a fresh fish taco for that price! Great deal for a delicious fish taco! We arrived before the dinner rush, but it was already busy here! Hubby ordered at the counter at 4:51PM and our food was ready to be picked up by 4:58PM. Quick service! As we were eating, I noticed all the banner hanging overhead. There are certain specials on Mon, Tue, Wed, & Thurs. Plan your visit depending on what special is happening that day of the week! Beyond the specials, they offer tacos, burritos, Mojarra Frita, Seafood Cocktails, Quesadilla, Fish Chicharrones, Sopes, Nachos, and some seasonal items. You can get seafood (shrimp, fish, and meat (beef, pork, and chicken). The only thing I really didn't like were the seats. They are benchlike with a slight curve. I'm short, so my feet don't reach the ground and the edge of the seat that curves upward was uncomfortable for my legs as they were dangling. Short person problem. I would definitely return again for Fish Tacos Wednesday! We each had 2 tacos and shared the Chips with Guacamole & Salsa. Our total came out to $14.21 ... now that's a real deal!!

    Food is good the service at this location is horrible. It happened the first time I was there and…read morethought maybe they're having a bad day but same thing today. First time going to this place and the girl working there just ignored me trying to place an order at the counter. Second time another worker ignored me for pickup order. I stood there after she helped another customer with her pickup order and she just walked away. The bleached hair lady kept waving her hand at me to wait while she was boxing up orders coming out of the kitchen. My order was already at the pickup station but she chose to ignore me 10min. All she had to do was give me my order that was already done and go back to boxing up orders coming out. Food is good but don't expect any type of customer service at this location. Worst customer service with two different girls working here. Time to find another place

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