A hidden gem in Hollydale. My husband wanted to try this smaller restaurant. It was a great find. The portions are good. The food is fresh and the wait staff is friendly. It's is a good place for families. The prices are reasonable. If you are in Hollydale and hungry it's a good choice. read more

Pretty good tacos. The rest of the food is a little too spicy. Service is ok and the restaurant is busy looking in decorum

NEVER will we be ordering from this place again. The food declined and now it seems rushed, and the food is tasteless. This is the 3rd time which is the reason we decided to never give them another dime. For the price the food should be above average. You will regret it if you eat here...trust me read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant - Pure garbage folks. This is how the serve it. - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

*WARNING* WATCH YOUR CHARGES HERE!! Somebody is greedy and snakey there! Upcharging on Doordash, not honoring what's advertised as ingredients. First time they charged me without knowledge $20 FOR MEAT that was listed as included and now calling to charge me $16 or cancel order *WARNING** BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES read more

We came almost 30 minutes before they closed and the employees were still very welcoming. We did not feel rushed at all and they still had music so it felt pretty chill. We ordered 2 Wet burritos one carnitas and one asada. They were both very tasty and cheesy ! The burrito salsa was a little to salty for my liking but it still didn't overpower the other flavors. I give this place 5/10 id like to come back and try something else from their menu. read more

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GREAT prices in today's economy for fabulous food. If you like menudo, try their menudo BLANCLO, it's my favorite style of menudo

I'm giving 3 stars because the enchiladas were tasty. I ordered the enchiladas dinner and 2 pollo tamales from here through Uber Eats. My tamales were wrong and not t what I ordered, they drenched my salad in salad dressing, it was unedible. They dumped my rice on top of my enchiladas so it was all melted into the cheese. I was ticked about that, over all probably won't order from here again read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant - Enchilada plate. - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Wanted to try a new mexican restaurant in the area and the salsa is amazing. Flavorful and good spice. The waitress had no enthusiasm and made the experience eating here dull. Establishment is very clean from the floor to the bathrooms though. Ceviche was fresh and tasty and plate of tacos were decent. Great price would come again. read more

Nice small restaurant with great service. The waitress is very nice and the food is amazing. They have the best menudo blanco in town. Also recommend the chilaquiles and tacos dorados de papa. read more

ordered Carne asada nachos no pico de gallo. They put pico de gallo told them twice read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant - a plate of food in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I have to be honest, I was really surprised by the overall review of this little place. I've been coming to this little gem for years, tucked away in this easy to miss shopping center. It was averaged sized, possibly understaffed, but they definitely take care of you. They bring out a bowl of chips and salsa and take your order for water right away. The iced tea here is to die for! My boyfriend ordered water, but as soon as he had a sip from my cup of iced tea he was sold on it! My mom comes here often and she recommended the caldo Tlalpeyño, which is rich chicken soup with chile chipotle, hearty pieces of avocado, garbanzos&cheese, rice and handmade corn tortillas. On previous occasion I've had their tacos, caldo de res, and milanesa all which I also enjoyed. Julio, the chef, is also always willing to remove things from your order that you don't like. The staff is always amicable, they may not always be quick but they are always kinds. I don't usually give out 5 stars but this hole in the wall definitely deserves it. When near it makes sure you stop by! read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant - Caldo Tlalpeyño - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

Worst tasting food ever! Do you not spend your money!! The meat was completely dry and they threw what they consider lettuce and tomato and some slather of mayonnaise. I cannot believe the lady making the food would make something so awful . Look at your food before you leave if you order from this awful place. read more

Amazing place and the agua frescas are always a must good customer service and always feel welcome here love coming here for breakfast :)

I found a new neighborhood gem! I've ordered food twice from this place and it's been delicious every time. Both the caldo de res and the chicken soup called tlalpeyno were on point. My husband tried their carne asada burrito and really enjoyed it. We'll definitely be back! read more

I love the menudo at this place. However, you have to come early in the morning before it runs out. This locale is usually clean and the service is fast. The prices are also low. I would recommend it. Despite there only being one waitress per shift their service is great. No complains! read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant - They have a vast menu! Always fresh. Always clean - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

We had high expectations for this restaurant since it has great reviews on yelp. But it was just OK. No reason to say it was horrible because it wasn't. Just not what we expected. Will definitely not be coming back here for breakfast at least. This review is based on their chilaquiles. The aguas frescas were delicious! And the staff was very friendly. Nice little hole in the wall restaurant. Will need to come back to try their lunch/dinner menu read more

If you like authentic Mexican food like menudo, wet burrito's and tortas, this quaint little place is worth the try. They have 8 booths (sits 4) and 2 long tables (sits 8). Definitely inexpensive for good ol' Mexican food. read more

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I've been here a few times, I thought I should try it a few times before writing a review and sadly it isn't great. They have taquizas outside in the night where they sell all kinds of tacos. This would be awesome but their tacos (asada) aren't all that great. That isn't the reason for the low rating tho. The service is incredibly slow, if there is a crowd she still takes her sweet time. I'm sorry if I don't want to be waiting 20 minutes for my tacos yo, that just ain't cool. read more

Very Good Food Great service The Place is Hard to see from the street but it's right in the corner of the plaza

The rating say's it all. I live down the steet and my father went to go get me something to eat. He came back with food from here. He bought me a torta de asada, fries, and a coke. $9.64 later... I wasn't impressed. The torta is small, and the meat wasn't seasoned well. It was kind of bland. The fries were all right. I wouldn't come here again... You can go down the street and for that same price you'll taste something more authentic. Totall dissapointed!! read more

Love this place. It's a hole in the wall but the service and the food is great. Love the chilaquiles Verdes and the home made tea is great.

So I was introduced to this place by my friend who happens to live around the corner from here, she ordered some al pastor tacos and we went to pick them up and boy where they good!! She said I had to try their nacho fries and let me just say this, my husband and I couldn't finish them!! They r soo good, it's so crazy I would drive by there all the time and never seeit, if you blink you will miss it. But it's a must try. read more

Eh your regular Mexican spot, that one that you feel you are talking to no one , geesh, I was trying to put my order in and left it just like that, I'm not Mexican and you can feel out of place in here they make you feel just not welcomed at all I will not come here just for th read more

El Rinconcito Restaurant - Menu on the wall large variety of plates - Mexican Near Me - South Gate, California

I used to not like this place due to salty food but my mom suggested that we give it a try and WOW... it is amazing.. the food is flavorful and low priced as well... the tamales are my FAVORITE ... I recommend it if you want authentic Mexican food and want to choose from a variety of plates!!! read more

We regularly come here. Good Mexican home cooking, always drive out for their caldo and my favorite chorizo con huevos.

Love this place. The restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is so good and authentic. The lady who cooks really knows her stuff and it makes you feel like you're eating home cooked Mexican food. My boyfriend said he would marry the cooking lady lol! I don't blame him, she really does makes yummy dishes. read more

I love this restaurant!!! The food is pretty delicious, and the service is great! The people are so friendly and welcoming that it's such a pleasure to go. The best BEST thing to eat are the tacos by far! They sell them on Fri, Sat and Sun nights from about 6pm on and they have several kinds of meat. Your usual Carne Asada, and Carnitas, but they also have Lengua, cabeza and my personal FAVORITE is the pastor. I dont know what they do to their particular seasoning, but it is so good! Oh, and the tacos are only $1 EACH! This place is great, try it!!! read more

I have to throw a shout out to this restaurant. It's my man's and my #1 place to go to for chiles renenos (sorry if I spelled it wrong.) Chiles renenos are my bf's favorite, he is mexican, and he tries them everywhere we go, and he says this place has the best ones. I'm not a fan of them, but I love the ones here. Go just for them. I've also had the enchiladas mole (very good-spicy), and reg. red enchiladas (also yum). Go and support this hole in the strip mall-the owner is SSOOO nice and I don't want to see this place go out of business! Plusses-the entrees are bomb. Can't complain about them. The beans and rice are also very good, great flavor! Minuses-chips and salsa really suck. Also no exception here-you get a watery starter salad! At least it comes before your main course and not on the same plate! They don't serve alcohol either-BIG BOOOO the man I love has to have a Corona with his dinner! read more

Nice local spot, has a ton of variety when it comes to Mexican dishes. Besides that, they have a taquiza (in essence outdoor street taco stand) every Friday through Sunday from 7 to 11. My only knock on them is their salsa, I usually like mine way spicier. So if you're not a fan of heat feel free to pour it on. All in all, great to stop in for a quick bite. read more

Food is ok but service is very slow even when is 10:00 in the morning is raining and is just me in the place.

I live close to this restaurant and I recommend it. Their tacos Al Pastor are the best!!!!!!! I've also tried the super nachos with carne Asada are super good as well! read more

I live in South Gate (Hollydale) and my family and I visit this restaurant regularly. I am Mexican and the majority of the dishes are very close to how my mom prepares them at home. I recommend the flautas and my family loves the mole. More importantly, Latinos in general should support the local business in our communities. We usually have to go out of the area to find a good place to eat and I am happy to have a restaurant that I can visit where the meals don't taste like fast food. read more