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    El Rinconcito De Mama

    4.6 (85 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Steak sopas mediocre
    Jennifer T.

    The Mexican food here is mediocre at best. Mexitacos which is a few minutes away is far better. We had the chicken chimichanga, chicken enchiladas, and the steak sopas here. The chicken chimichanga was just ok, and it needed more Mexican flavor. The chipotle sauce on top had zero flavor. The chicken enchiladas were loosely wrapped and weren't that great. The green sauce on top was good, but it needed more on top. The rice and beans weren't good at all. The steak sopas were mediocre. They would of been better if they were topped with salsa and refried beans on tops. That's how they are properly made at most authentic Mexican restaurants. The sopas lacked any flavor. The people were very nice here, but there are far better Mexican restaurants.

    Shrimp Diablo

    Excellent food and service! Place is small but very nice! The food was the best Mexican around. Highly recommend the Mexican shrimp cocktail. Tacos are great too

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    Linda P.

    Sweet hidden neighborhood gem. Such a cute and casual establishment where the food is authentic and amazing. The service is great and I love the fact that they offer specials. I love nothing more than to support the neighborhood establishments I live so they stay around a looooong time and continue to make amazing dishes for me to enjoy. I highly recommend coming here if you are looking for a good meal!

    Tres leche
    Marta F.

    Stopped here on the way to my brothers house. Plenty of street parking, small place. Came in and noticed it was a family run business, they were so nice and inviting. We ordered chips and guacamole good however it need it bit more of salt for flavor. I shared a shrimp burrito and the special torta. They both were stuffed with fresh goodness, melted in my mouth. End with a tres leche cake that one of the best I have had. The owner did tell us that they have daily specials. Will definitely stop here all the time to my brothers house.

    Al pastor, beef and chorizo, and Carnitas tacos. So good!
    Sebastian B.

    This place is charming! The owner/chef is very friendly and certainly cares about her clients and her business. The dining area is nice and roomy bright and happy. The menu is text book taqueria, this is a bonus. I have to say it's probably the best Mexican restaurant in the area. I had a few of the great tacos all of which were outstanding. The pleasant surprise was the yellow rice. The rice was cooked to perfection. Overall this place is a true gem. They also deliver so I'm sure I will be ordering from them often.

    Guacamole and Chips
    Christie A.

    Looking for GENUINE Mexican food in this area is pretty hard I'm not going to lie. Most of the Mexican spots are chains or Americanized. When looking through Yelp we came across this place! I couldn't believe that I grew up SO CLOSE to this place but I never even heard of it until now! If you want AUTHENTIC Mexican food, COME HERE!!! We all split the guacamole and chips. The guacamole was BEAUTIFUL! All fresh ingredients used to make it. They also give you a good amount and don't skimp like most places. Many places around here I suspect use packaged guacamole. But here, you can TELL it's house prepared. My boyfriend I both ordered Jarritos and of course they were sugary and delicious orange sodas! For our entrees we got Vegetable Burrito. They were delicious. My boyfriend has been to Mexico over 5 times and I've been 3 times. I can HONESTLY tell you, I FELT like I was in Mexico again being in here!!

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    Edward C.

    I had a chance to revisit El Rinconcito de Mama but this time accompanied with my sister. As a starter we chose three Campechanos Tacos with beef and Chorizo as the proteins. The beef was nicely fatty and the Chorizo properly spicy, but my most memorable aspect was the alluring smell of fresh cilantro. These tacos were a great way to start lunch. For my entree I decided to try the Mole de Pollo (this being one of the most traditional and unique of Mexican foods) and Rinconcito de Mama's version was absolutely fantastic. The first flavor I enjoyed was a slight sweetness, followed by a strong smokey flavor, then a flavor similar to allspice or cinnamon, and finally there was a pleasing chili heat. There were other subtle flavors too, as this Mole was so complex, a trait inherent to a quality Mole. I could not help savoring every drop; using the fresh corn tortillas to mop up the Mole. Almost overshadowed were the two pieces of chicken (one drum and one thigh) that were moist and falling off the bone. The side servings of rice and beans were tasty too, especially when amplified with a topping of the Mole. My sister chose one of her favorite Mexican dishes in the Chilaquiles rojos with steak. The red sauce had the perfect amount of heat (my sister ordered medium heat) and seasoning which had a mild smokiness, and a good tangy tomato flavor. The cheese (looked like queso fresco) topped on the red sauce was deliciously milky and rich. The thin and lean steak (I think the cut was a flank steak) was seasoned well and cooked properly as it was not tough. My sister also enjoyed El Rinconcito's de Mama's house Black Cherry soda which was a sweet and guilty pleasure. Finally, I hope that El Rinconcito de Mama can succeed, as I've noticed other local restaurants that offer less quality food IMO, garnering more business.

    Rima J.

    I really wanted to love this place as I've heard great things and the reviews were great. Here's my take on it: The food: they have an entire section for vegetarians which is definitely a plus. We ordered the vegetarian nachos with guacamole on top ( you do have to ask for this). The nachos were delicious and came with two side sauces. Then we ordered vegetarian enchiladas Rojas. This came with rice and beans on the side. The beans tasted great, however the rice tasted very strange and different from the usual Mexican/Spanish rice taste that I'm familiar with. Also the enchilada were small and hard - not like the usual soft tortillas you would normally expect to get. Overall I think the meal lacked what my taste buds were looking for. Ambiance: loved the decor on the inside and the music they had playing in the background. Had a very Mexican feel to it and it wasn't too loud, you can def have a conversation with your party without struggling. It is a fairly small space, but big enough to feel comfortable while eating. Service: no complaints here! Food came out quickly and the waitress was pleasant. At the end they give you cute little candy with your check. Tips: -The place is BYOB -Street parking

    Bistec a la mexicana & theee best Chorizo mole enchiladas we've ever had.

    Great little spot! Food was delicious, & authentic! Great portions, and friendly staff. The mole chorizo enchiladas were to die for! We will definitely be back to explore the rest of the menu.

    Sherry Y.

    My sister ordered catering from this restaurant for my birthday party. The dishes were delicious, fresh with large portions for the price! We will definitely come back for more! Thank you for making my Fiesta a great one with so much food.

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    3 months ago

    The best guacamole and pico de gallo anywhere. Reasonably priced and very good lunches.

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    2 years ago

    Good food and reasonable. Good service. Nice lil spot lots of specials. Definitely worth coming too.

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    2 years ago

    I ordered 3 tacos and the rice and beans. I was not blown away with the food it was just OK.

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    2 years ago

    I'm local so it's one of my favorites when looking for home cooked Mexican. Always hits the spot!

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    The place is a small hole in the wall but the food is delicious. Service is fine. This place is a true hidden Jem!

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    2 years ago

    Fresh and tasty food! Excellent desserts and coffee! Very friendly staff! We will be back!

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    I be been eating here for years and it never disappoints. The staff is friendly and the food is fresh and tasty.

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    One of my go to spots when Im in the mood for some fresh and light nachos.

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