Open late which is something of a rarity. Open late with authentic Tacos, burritos, fresh made chips and salsa is another. Be back soon and not just for late night burrito cravings read more

Doesn't look like much of a place, but a true hidden gem in the city. It's hard to beat $3-$4 tacos stuffed to the max. I love the service. I love the authenticity. Sometimes they only take cash, but they have an atm. The food is really good. The service is great! I love the quesadillas and the Fajita plate. Fajita plate sizzles when you receive it. So good! They have a variety of options at the bar, but I would stick to a beer. Margarita was simply okay. Next time I'm there, I'll take pictures of the food. read more

El Rinconcito - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

So, me and my husband visited this establishment, and we are in the service industry, and let me say, for this place, being a non-traditional "sit-down" restaurant, this place was so AMAZING. Here, there are no servers--problem? No, not at all the person who "served" us was the bartender, server, back server, bartender, and bar back. The food? AMAZING!!!!!!!! No joke!! We are both also Hispanic and the food tasted like both our grandmothers cooked it--no joke!!!! Don't believe me, dare you to try it and say I'm not speaking truth!!! El Rinconcito won over two new loyal customers!!!!! read more

Shit was microwaved but waiter was bad food was straight ass couldn't even take another bit of it the horchata was tasted like peanut butter the only good thing was the tv and bathrooms for all that shit yo go down read more

I walked into this place during Endymion. The menu options during the parade were 3 tacos, beef nachos, quesadillas or burritos. The meat options for the tacos were chicken, beef, and chorizo. I tried to get two chicken tacos & one chorizo but was told I had to get all of them the same. I went with chicken tacos and an order of beef nachos. I only got the nachos because I was told I needed to spend $10 minimum with a credit card. Well the food was done pretty quick. It turns out the beef nachos were much better than the tacos. The chicken wasn't seasoned at all. The staff was very nice though. read more

My intention was actually to go to Taqueria Guerrero which I found out is only a couple of doors down. I only realized that I was in the wrong place when I noticed that the menu was pretty limited, not only compared to the (wrong) one that I had looked at online, but just kind of limited in general. They brought two variations of salsa to the table with chips. The red salsa was disappointing. They also brought a creamy salsa verde which was decent on the food itself but I wasn't a fan of it paired with the chips. Pretty solid tacos though. read more

El Rinconcito is not for those in a hurry. I suggest coming to this restaurant when you have time to kill, but if you do, I think you'll enjoy it. The atmosphere is relaxing and feels homely- it must be the pastel colored walls or the Mexican music coming from the jukebox in the bar, You may have to get a waitresses' attention (both times I went there was only one waitress on duty who also told me she was the cook and the bartender... this was at lunch time) but once you know what you want she'll bring you drinks and have your order up in no time. As for the food itself, it's pretty damn good. So far, I've had the carne asada and the burritos (be warned, these are American sized ones) and I wasn't disappointed. The asada also came with rice, beans, corn tortilla, and chips. Both were moderately priced, I never paid more than 12 dollars. Overall, if you're looking for a relaxed dining experience with a wide array of Latin American food choices then El Rinconcito (NOT El Rinconsito) fits the bill. read more

El Rinconcito - El Rinconcito. - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I don't understand why this place has such bad reviews. I went here with a group of about 15 and we received very good customer service. They put together tables for us and tried to meet our needs to their best ability. Sure, they got two of the orders mixed up, but it was one server for a large group of people who had been drinking. As for the food, I had two tacos. The pastor and asada. They were delicious. And cheap ($2 tacos). Reminded me of the taco carts in Portland, although those are even cheaper at $1.50/taco. Most people sitting near me got tacos but someone got a quesadilla and she seemed to enjoy her food. I agree with Emerson J. If you go here knowing what you want, you will be fine. Don't expect the servers to give you a fancy explanation for the dishes on the menu. read more

Tiny place, was empty when I got there for an early dinner - which worked to my advantage because I was able to speak to the young lady behind the bar easier. I don't eat meant so she recommended a dish made of mixed seafood and rice with "coco" sauce. Was deelish and not too spendy. I've also attached updated photos of the menu because all I could find online (they don't have a website) were blurry. read more

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On the third try they actually had the item from the menu. Server looked very confused. I think I know more Spanish than she. The carnitas were actually carne asada. The rice is yellow not red. No cilantro. The guacamole was a blended green slurry. Thought it might be good. Apparently the farther away from Mexico you get, the worse the food. read more

Came in on a rainy night and had Ms. Shirley as our waitress. Imagine your sweet grandmother serving you...she was very nice. Chips and salsa are complimentary. Also a jalapeño based (sour cream?) which is addictive! I found the salsa to have a sweetness to it that I really enjoyed. Ordered the stewed chicken which came with two corn tortillas, white rice, beans, a salad, avocado, and a block of queso fresco. All for $9. Mrs. Shirley also told us that everything on the menu was available all day...including breakfast! I thought the service was great and timely, and the food delicious and a great value. read more

El Rinconcito - Stewed chicken - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Don't let the building fool you. This food was the most amazing authentic Mexican (with a hint of Latin flare) that I have ever eaten. I found this restaurant on Yelp and I am not from NOLA so happy we found this great place. Melvin the owner was a delight and made wonderful recommendations! If you are looking for a Mexican dinner this is the place to be! read more

Thank you so much for taking care of us tonight! We felt like we were an extension of your family. We had an amazing meal and drinks. The juke box had a amazing music selections! Thank you thank you....we'll be back! read more

I decided to try this place out after hearing great things. I went during lunch and ordered some fajitas I ended up inadvertently spending what would've been 60 bucks (luckily the staff was super understanding) because the menu was kinda confusing, as in it was in Spanish. But anyway this place is pretty dive-y but omg my fajitas were AWESOME! And it was a crap ton of food. Only deducting a star because the menu really was super confusing lol read more

Love this place. Being from California, it's hard to find authentic Mexican food anywhere here in nola. This is about as close as it gets. Tacos are simple and SOLID, ceviche is super tasty, owner is a cool f'n dude and the tequila tastes good to wash it all down! read more

Oh my God!!! These tacos are amazing!! I don't even know what else to say. I stopped here on a whim of late hunger and these tacos filled my belly and soul. Go there and eat!! read more

Why are so many mexican places nearby plagued by bad service?! Sorry, I have to vent. I was really excited for this place for some reason. It seemed like the most authentic of the mexican places nearby I think. Or maybe just the roughest. Nothing but mexicans or other latinos drinking at the bar when you walk in. Walk past them and through a pool room and you get to the dining area. Decor is a pastiche of random paintings and items, but the bright, bold colors on the walls feel right. There's a Colombian flag on the wall, so maybe this place isn't really "mexican" per se, but you'll see some familiar items on the menu. Speaking of which, the menu is, as a friend put, like a powerpoint slide show of mostly items written in spanish with occasional english to help you along. The menu layout felt and looked just like Fiesta Latina's in both style and content. Not sure if they're both colombian though. There are some pictures, so if worse comes to worse, you can always point. Which, I'm sad to say, you may have to. Unless you know spanish, then you'll probably be fine. My g/f even knows a bit of spanish, and yet, something got lost in translation. We ordered the same meal, Fried eggs with steak, beans, sour cream, lettuce, guac, tortillas, and fried plaintains, but she ordered it with the carne asada on the side because she's a vegetarian and I told her I'd take her meat since we'd probably pay for it anyway. I ended up getting my meal after not a short amount of time, then, because I didn't want to eat my dinner alone in front of my very hungry g/f as she watched helplessly, I sat and waited for them to bring hers. Then waited some more. Than we actively began trying to get their attention and after dinner for another table was served someone came over and she said that she didn't get her dinner and then they got on it and after another wait, she got hers. In the meantime i ate mine slowly as it got cold. Neither of our meals came with the fried plantains like it said in the menu. And it was still good and I really wanted to enjoy it but it'd already been an hour or more and we'd only been seen a handful of times. I understand there were only two people working in the whole place, the woman even bartended up front as well as worked in the restauran. But bad service is bad service and someone has to take responsibility for it. Let me try to walk you through our dinner: Came in and sat. Waited. They brought nachos and salsa and asked us what we wanted to drink. We ate the nachos (the salsa was delicious) and got our waters (which were never refilled). We looked at the menu and decided what we wanted. Waited. Ordered our meal. Waited. Got my meal. Ordered a beer. Waited. Got my beer. Brought to their attention the fact that my g/f didn't get her meal. Waited. She got her meal, I was done with mine by then. Waited. She finished her meal. Waited. Waited some more. They asked if we wanted our checks. Waited. Brought out the check, it was missing the corona that I ordered but I figured I might get something out of this dinner yet. Waited. Brought back check with the error fixed and I was very sad but happy that I wouldn't have to wait anymore and we got out of there and got some gelato from Angelo Brocato next door. This could be a decent restaurant if they had a dedicated waiter or a busboy, but they really need both. I realize that waiting is an integral part of the dining experience, but honestly, don't come to this restaurant without a book and a couple hours to kill. read more

The menu is a bit confusing as it isn't the best organized and be aware that most of it is in Spanish so you will need some time to translate it with Google or have a working knowledge of some Spanish food terms if you're not fluent. The service is inconsistent and while friendly could be more attentive to details. The food is decent and they have nice freshly made tortillas. The prices for several items seem higher than the nearby Taqueria Guerrero. They have a breakfast menu that could appeal to those who like indulging in that meal with a Latin flair. Overall I would generally prefer Taqueria Guerrero except the fresh tortillas here are some of the best around. read more

My wife and I stopped here on a whim, we were actually on our way to catch the street car to go to the city park, but ended up staying at El Rinconcito for about 2 hours. We were greeted by Duque who asked me what type of veggies I liked (I told him I was vegan). He then came up with a veggie fajita platter that was amazing! The hand-made corn tortillas were "on-point"! They brought out a green jalepeno-based salsa, that I wished I had asked how it was made, as I still think about it, it was so good & spicy. I felt like I was in food heaven. My wife had a whole fried fish that she ate with beans, rice, fried plantains and a small salad. She said it was perfect! We will come back here the next time we are in NOLA due to Duque & staff, the atmosphere and of course the FOOD! read more

My experience here was pretty terrible. It took someone a while to take our drink order- but we had read the previous reviews about the "relaxed service". We finally place the order. It takes 10 minutes for them to come, but part is forgotten. Another 10 minutes the rest arrives and we order 2 fajita plates and ask for more chips and salsa. 50 minutes later- we have NO chips and salsa, NO food, and NO one has checked on us. The waitress sticks her head around the corner to say it will be another minute, but doesn't give us time to say/ask for anything. As we are about to get up and walk out here comes out food. The beef was grainy, of cheap quality. The shrimp was mushy, pre-frozen. The rice is white and the beans came from a can. That was a $35 meal. Never again!!!!! read more

Best place for real AUTHENTIC style Central American/MEXICAN food! If you're looking for a great hole in the wall place this is it! The tacos are to die for but don't forget to try the fajitas. The salsa, guacamole, and beans etc are all made in house! The owners are always there and super friendly as well. Love it!! read more

I live this little place! Quiet, friendly atmosphere with a great menu. I have been for lunch and brunch and it was great every time. Love it! read more

The first impression is not very good, saying that you"ll find a small local latin atmosphere. The Pollo guisado and bistec encebollado is real good. Tastes like home cooking for me. read more

El Rinconcito - Bistec Encebollado, real good!! - Mexican Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

I do not agree with the bad reviews. The food was authentic Mexican, with handmade tortillas. Bring your Spanglish because that is what is spoken here. We will be back. read more

This place is basically a bar. Don't really remember any restaurant style seating. Food is authentic ordered shrimp quesadilla and a shrimp stir fry sort of. The stir fry wasn't on the menu but it came with red beans, white rice avocado and shrimp and veggie stir fry. Can't complain it was tasty and filled with fresh shrimp. Order a drink somewhat weak for the price but nevertheless. Overall it wasn't horrible and it fulfilled my hunger. read more

First off this is Honduran/Central American restaurant, with SOME Mexican items. . I Gave it 4 because it deserves better reviews overall. Yeah ok...so the white people ripping on the language barrier and fact it doesn't cater to the white mid-city culture. Weird how in other cities going to a restaurant with different customs and language is part of the "expereince" but in mid-city new Orleans people act it's an annoyance. "oh NO...Mexicans and "other Latinos" drinking at the bar"....as someone said below....seriously? Yeah so they have different customs and of course the bartenders and waitresses are Honduran and "other Latino", as someone put it. In fact one of the girls that worked there when I went was from Dominican Rep. so she was on Island time.....it's a Latino bar/restaurant and all part of the experience. Get the "mixed Fajitas" and guarantee you'll forget about the language barrier and the fact there are real live-Latino's drinking at the bar...still laughing at that one! Best fajitas you'll get anywhere and priced cheap for the heaping fresh cooked mound of shrimp, chicken and steak....yep you heard right..... and it WORKS. Don't mind the Hondurans who are are mildly interested to see some gringos come in. They might even buy you a cold one if you smile! Seriously.... Lighten up Orleans....this is a multi-cultural city. And this place adds to the mix. read more

Food is great I look more forward to the Dominican menu like la band era with pollo guisado. Most Dominican restaurants are bars so yes you will experience the loud music and everyone drinking. read more

Very simple and tasty food--I got "Dinner #3" which was beef, beans, eggs, cheese, and plantains with tortillas. The beef was amazing (as was the mole chicken and the tongue taco my friends ordered), as were the beans. The plantains weren't the greatest I've ever had, but I was happy to find plantains on a menu, period. We ate there yesterday and I'm craving it again today. This is not for the fussy, high-maintenance customer, or for folks who want chain-restaurant Mexican food. It's a no-frills, down to earth place, maybe even a hole in the wall, and we loved it. The service was fine--pleasant and sweet if not particularly fast. I can't wait to go back for breakfast! I feel like I've discovered a hidden treasure. read more

Quick service. Good food! Bar available! Staff friendly and respectful...Good music but you must pay the jute box ...

The enchiladas were not very good, but they were cheap. The waitress didn't seem to know anything on the menu, and I almost felt unwelcome by her behavior. The entrance is hidden around the back of the building, and it was completely empty, so I guess other people don't really like it either. read more

Meat dishes good, salsa ok, gauc. Not good, beans awesome, "peas" and rice just like the carribbean, yummy. Again, Mexican fare is just not my thing so my stars are really related to lack of cleanliness. ..more of a pub and service. If you are a fan of Mexican food please try it out. My daughter loved her fajitas! read more

Laid back Central American restaurant with more selections than most taquerias. Popular with Hispanic clientele,a credit authenticity and quality inmyview. Sports bar atmosphere in front, quieter restaurant in back. S service is good, host describes ads and disads of seating choices. Service attentive and unobtrusive. Food is fresh, and well prepared, but quality is acceptable, not exceptional especially meats. Good quality taqueria food for a breakfast or lunch. For dinner, this is budget dining. This would be a good lace to go if you are in the area and want a low priced, decent, and light lunch. Music volume is a bit over conversation volume. This is a difficult place to carry Oma conversation without speaking loudly and listening attentively. Sit in the quieter back area if you want to converse. TV channel choice in bar area has a strong preference for Central American soccer ( Futball). Music is Latin, mariachi, when I had lunch here. Next door to Angelo Brocato's for those who like Italian gelato, etc. read more

Okay so I've ordered 3 times from this location the first time it was a dine-in and i couldnt complain the food was great. Service was okay. I don't know why the last 2 times I've ordered i have ended up spending so much on food that isn't even okay to eat. My enchiladas had chicken cartilage and bones still in them. No flavor, No salt. Rice and beans tasted rancid. The worst part was my favorite soup of my entire life was completely ruined by these people. The soup was so scorching hot im pretty sure i could've suffered third degree burns. You never hand a customer something that hot with no warning. I'm never recommending this place. read more

AUTHENTIC LATINA CUISINE dont go in there expecting Tex-Mex. This place serves the real deal... because it is the real deal... staff doesnt speak much english... the REAL DEAL advice: get the MOLE VERDE! amazing - comes with: rice, beans, tortilla, salad, cheese stick chips are great - housemade. salsa is tastyyyy if you are a single woman, come again another time with some backup. the patrons' eyes will tear you to pieces. like i said... the REAL DEAL GREAT FOOD read more

First of all, they serve Honduran food. Not Mexican, not Tex-Mex, not Cali-Mex. Generous portions, fair prices, good food. Runs more like a small family kitchen than a streamlined restaurant, so sometimes is a bit inconsistent, but I find that to add to its homey charm. Some items I've tried: Pollo a la Ceiba: deliciously marinated thin chicken breast slabs, seemed to be pan-grilled in cast iron skillet, served on bed of crispy ( but not greasy so maybe baked?) plantain slices, topped with crisp cabbage, red sauce with jalapeno and tomato chunks, and finely grated cotija cheese. Enchiladas Mexicanas: good homemade corn tortillas, deliciously marinated chicken chunks inside, plain but good tomato sauce (think marinara) on top, dolloped with spicy hot orangey-red tomato sauce, topped with shredded cheese (oaxaca?). Served with black beans, white rice, a little salad. Camarones al Diablo: big shrimps, onion strips, green and red bell pepper strips in fire-hot thin tomato sauce. Avocado slice on top. Sides were mixed black beans and rice, plus a lil bowl with pickled jalapeno, carrot, and cabbage, plus a small salad, plus a little solid piece of cotija for crumbling, plus mild red and hotter green salsa. She made yummy thick homemade corn tortillas on the fly to go with it. Their little tacos are also very good and come in thinner more uniform corn tortillas. We've had thin crispy corn chips, but also thicker chewier ones brought out once with bf's huge steak and black bean burrito. (Awesome steak inside- these folks are great with meats!) read more

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I tried this restaurant 4 years ago and was unimpressed but thought I'd see if they had changed. Everything was as I remembered. Service was unimpressive. The food was unimpressive. I had carne asada thinking that you can't mess that up but the meat was tough and fatty. The tortillas were good though. I'd say go to Taqueria Guerrera two doors down. read more

I am not one of those folks that kind of likes Latin food. Latin food in a city where I live is a non-negotiable for me. I've lived in Latin America and speak fluent Spanish. In New Orleans, When I can go anywhere I've tried so far, I eat here. The portions are ample, it's reasonably priced (a real find in New Orleans, whose restaurants will flabbergast visitors with their exhorbitant prices,) it's authentic (few concessions made to the "gringo" palette, as it should be,) and the quality is good (as good as you're likely to find here.) The service is sometines slow. Again, When judged in the context of this city, this is perfectly fine. And its hours are accomodating to people who get off work later than six or seven, which is a pleasant change from the bankers' hours some establishments in this city keep. In this city, in hours other than lunchtime, this is as good as you may find. Call ahead to make sure the kitchen is open as they sometimes close it if it's not busy. read more