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El Rinconcito

3.7 (118 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Quiet
Casual
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Bistec Ranchero..El Mejor Restaurant que eh encontrado en el area..de Hollister..

Lugar, Servicio y comida de lo mejor.. Lo recomiendo al 100%.... Lugar familiar y personal muy atento..

Margarita
Rick H.

Pretty good overall. About average service. The restaurant was small, but had a nice outdoor patio. It was about 4:30pm on Saturday & it was not busy so one would expect faster service. I'd say the best part was the drink. The tacos were very average, but tasty. At the end of the day it could have been better, but I'm full. I'll try and update a review my next time in Hollister.

Enchiladas Americanas

The enchiladas americanas were just ok. They were also small as were the rice and beans portions. I might have enjoyed them more if they spent a few more minutes in the oven. I'm not sure the tortillas were even cooked at all. I got the pollo in one and it was tasty. The container in my pic is small so it looks like there is more than there really is. It comes with pico, guac, lettuce and sour cream. My husband enjoyed them more than I did. Everyone was nice, everything looked clean enough. $18 for this.

This is the sz of their $10 breakfast burrito.
Humberto L.

First time ordering food from here. Got a potato with bacon and egg breakfast burrito. Was expecting something hardy that would fill me up. When I received the burrito I was like where is the rest of it lol. For $10 bucks not worth it. Flavor wise it was ok nothing special. Potatoes were bland needed some seasoning and their green salsa was kinda acidic.

Shrimp taco made from ceviche shrimp
Betty E.

Not impressed. Flavorless taco, uncooked tortilla, unflavored beans. I ordered shrimp tacos and the shrimp is chopped up cooked like ceviche style. Nasty! My kids tacos de asada were made from stiff cheap meat in huge chunks. Nasty food.

It used to be good. Order a fried fish tilapia. It looked like a gold fish size. Over cooked. More Like gold fish chicharrón.

a patio with tables and chairs
Roshni G.

Very happy with our gauge breakfast burritos. Next time i would get no beans but still delicious. The chorizo was great and not greasy at all. We both had food left over!

Michelada. Ate two shrimp already, muy delicious.

Came here for lunch and it was busy, so I sat outside. Waitress came with salsa and chips quickly, but when taking my order I noticed she wasn't writing anything down, and had me repeat my order several times. One wet burrito, guac and sour cream, carne asada. One Chile relleno plate. . When the food came? She forgot to place the order for the wet burrito. The Chile relleno could have been good, the plate was scorching, but the relleno was cold in the center. 4$ for an iced tea. And the scoop is f rice was extremely small. 17$ only ate half my relleno. Left zero tip. First time I've ever done that. El rinconcito is usually a guaranteed hit, but that waitress needs better training. Disappointed.

Seafood Mariscada
Jan E.

This unassuming restaurant is located in the same corner lot as McDonalds! I usually order the Seafood Mariscada! It is a HIT every time! My fave dish! The girls are all so lovely and sweet! The food is consistently delicious! And I know every time it will hit the spot!

Birria tacos! Yummers!
Thinh N.

One of the best Mexican food places around. Very decently priced meals, decent service. Place could be a little cleaner but since the food is so good, I'll over look that fact. I guess what I'm saying is, this place is a def fav of mine. Take a look at the photos. Pics don't lie...they put care into their food from what we have seen. I'd prefer the real Mexican cheeses over the mix they use but that's a small complaint overall. Try them out. It's worth it! Enjoy!

Quesa Birria tacos

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Wonderful ambiance, friendly service and delicious food! I definitely recommend this restaurant.

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Just had lunch here Amazing!Service excellent food was hot & delicious with huge portions. Wish I lived near by I would be here lol the time

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Service was excellent. Made you feel at home. From the salsa and chips to the entrees everything was very good.

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Never got order 1 hr this is the second time we won't be back. 2 stars because food is good .

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Great food and always great service ,I definitely recommend this place . My husband ordered the chili verde and loved it .

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Buenos Dias Cafecito

Buenos Dias Cafecito

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Delicious food. Great staff. Beautiful establishment. The making of a 5 STAR review! Visited here…read morefor breakfast today (last day of May). Great way to end my birthday month. Per a Yelp check for a breakfast spot, found this place with Great reviews of huevos rancheros and chilaquiles and cafe de olla--so I knew we had to come here. It didn't disappoint! I got the Huevos Rancheros (no additional protein) abs my husband got the Chilaquiles with chicken with half red and half green sauce. We received a wrong order with asada and my husband thought oh well, we won't bother and it'll still be fine. But a little later he recognized it's a red sauce and I suspected we got someone else's order! And the server confirmed we did. She felt bad but we didn't have an issue because we were hungry. Lol My husband also ordered a short stack and he loved them. WE WILL BE BACK! EVERYTHING WAS DEEEELISH!!

The food here is genuinely great, the chilaquiles are especially good and absolutely worth trying…read more Everything we ate was flavorful and well prepared. That said, the service is chaotic. The staff is very kind and clearly working hard, but the system itself feels completely unorganized. It honestly feels like everyone is on their first day at the same time. Tables don't seem to be divided in a logical way. Instead of one server handling inside and another the patio, servers are running back and forth between both areas, which slows everything down. During our visit, we ordered drinks with one person, placed our food order with who I think was our actual waitress, had our food delivered by someone from the kitchen who wasn't sure which table it belonged to, got refills from someone who may have been the manager or owner, and didn't see our waitress again until we had to go ask for the check ourselves. Kitchen staff were walking out with dishes asking around to find the right table, which added to the confusion. Everyone is friendly and clearly trying their best, but the lack of organization makes the experience inefficient and a bit stressful as a customer. I would still recommend Buenos Días Cafecito if you have time and patience that day. The food really is that good, just don't come in a rush or expecting smooth service.

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3.9
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I go in there to get pastries and they are always nice and helpful. The pastries are good and I…read morehave zero complaints. There was an interaction that I didn't like and I wish I would've spoken up. One staff member spoke so rudely to the other staff members. I didn't catch her name, but she was a much older white woman with whom I've never seen working there before. Granted that they were really busy with tables at the time, but the ladies there were talking to her to let her know about the customers that had been seated and she nastily snapped at them. Her coworkers were not rude and they didn't have any sort of tone to merit the response she gave them. I would've been upset if my coworkers responded to me that way within earshot of customers. All I can say is the women handled themselves with grace and didn't say anything back to her nor did they make a face in disapproval. I don't know if they are used to that treatment from her or what, but keep up the good work and I appreciate your kindness and service every time I go in! To the older lady: If you can't handle the heat, then get out of the kitchen, ma'am.

Food is average at best, not inspiring and overcooked…read more Pastries look nice but are not very good. Tried the scones, croissants and brownies and found them to be dry, flat and lacked freshness. Pricing is fair, but honestly it's a better deal to just get the day old pastries.

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If you want to experience the absolute best of Hollister, Sun Coast Bakery is the place to be. I've…read morebeen to many spots in town, but if I'm bringing friends or family from out of town to show them what our community is all about, this is officially my #1 choice. ​Everything we had was perfect. The sweets are incredible--they hit that rare balance of being flavorful and satisfying without being "too sweet." You can tell there is real craftsmanship in the baking. ​The atmosphere here perfectly encapsulates the Hollister spirit. It has that beautiful country, organic, farm-to-table feel that makes you want to stay all day. A huge shoutout to David, who did an amazing job basically building everything himself; the attention to detail in the space is stunning. ​The staff is top-tier as well. Our bartender outside was incredibly sweet and made us feel right at home. The only downside? I wish they were open more days! This place is a local treasure. If you haven't been yet, you are seriously missing out on a quintessential Hollister experience.

I've never stopped in Hollister, CA before but after some searches I realized it really had a lot…read moreto offer. I decided to stop here because they were actually open for an event that day. Now it's kinda out in the middle of nowhere. It seems as though if you're not a local. And then you turn into this long driveway and you see how super cute it is. It's like an old mini western town. The initial views make you wanting more. Walk up the ramp into their bakery. They had all sorts of yummie looking #pastries to drool over. They have cookies, ice cream and a few hot and cold meals. We shared a pumpkin croissant which was topped with toasted almonds. I suggest getting it warmed up. Their selections change with the seasons so be sure to check their website on their offerings. We sat outside to admire the views. Wow. I'm so thankful to have come across this place. Perfect for sitting in silence and relaxing or to enjoy the company of good vibes. There's tons of seating and so much to look at. Outside they've also got beer on tap. My pictures don't do it justice, but I assure you, you will not be disappointed. And as you drive off, be sure to drive slow and check out all of the cute decor and signs they have along the way.

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El Rinconcito - mexican - Updated July 2026

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