Came here with my friends on a Friday evening and it was very lively in here and loved the food and atmosphere! My friend has been telling me about this place so after wee checked out the amazing McGuckins Hardware, this is where we had planned to have dinner. My friend and I both had the #3 and #15 empanadas and both were great! But, i did not like their chimichurri, a little too lemony for me. We also got some alfajores and they were good (I am still trying to finish one of them - they are big!). The USA vs Paraguay FIFA match was on and there was lot of people in here watching. They had a screen projector TV and that worked out great! I'd definitely come back here again to watch soccer if I lived closer! Owner is very nice and this place has a great story! Messi T shirts also sold here and some merch too. They also have ready made empanadas to take home to warm up too! Love this place, so glad I got to try it out with my friends! read more

Rincon Argentino - FiFA 2026 - USA vs Paraguay - USA played so well!! - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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I went here after taking a walk with my daughter through Boulder. Didn't really have an agenda but I was needing a pick me up and went in here to grab a mate of all things. While I was there though I was not going to pass up the chance to get some empanadas but since I didn't come with an agenda I just told the guy behind the counter give me two choices of whatever you think is good. I appreciated when instead of questioning or getting confused or asking a follow up he just "you got it boss" and entered in the choices without thinking twice. I knew that he was a real one for this. I got my mate which they have on tap! On tap mate is dangerous but it was very delicious. They had two flavors one mixed with orange juice and one that was simply sweetened (not overly sweet at all. Less sweet than any yellow canned mate you might be thinking of). I tried both choices and the orange juice one was really good but after a full glass I felt a little weighed down. I can't remember the last time I drank that much orange juice. The food comes out and this is where my review is going to get unhelpful. I have no idea what either of these are called and honestly I don't need to know. The flavors were on point for both. One was a traditional seeming empanada with a ground beef mixture on the inside. Not spicy but the flavors were robust. The outer layer of the empanada was also flavorful but fell apart a bit from the heavy sog of beef filling. The taste was still great for all of it and it came with some kind of chimichurri adjacent sauce on the side that was maybe the best thing about the empanada. The second choice was less of an empanada and more of a tart or small pie? It had cheese and corn for the filling and was extremely gooey. Like more gooey than it had any right to be. I don't need to tell you that the combination of crust, cheese, and corn was delicious. If anything it was maybe a little too simple but I could eat that any day of the week and be happy. I got a wonderful table outside under some shade and gave my baby daughter some bites of the meat filling. She loved it. Left after drinking two more cups of the standard mate and felt amazing. read more

I have the bestest friends. I actually didn't go to this place myself but met up w some friends who did. I tried the corn empanada and the spicy beef... took a bite of the barbecue chicken. Everything was so tasty. I don't think I've ever had corn empanada before and thought the spicy beef was super flavorful. I do think it might be slightly smaller in size than another larger empanada local spot but I thought it was definitely less dry too. So happy that this place was yum and another place to visit when heading into Boulder. read more

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Came here for dinner with couple friends. Parking was easy in their lot. The interior has a lot of Argentinian elements which I enjoyed. We ordered couple empanadas and sandwiches. Cane Picante and Pollo de Chorizo Empanadas (4/5) - flaky and crispy, the filling is very full. Not overly spicy, but definitely got a little kick from the spices (slightly salty, maybe I should've ordered one spicy and one traditional instead). Milanesa de Carne (3/5) - I got a half order, the portion is pretty big, the bread was pretty good, but the breaded steak was pretty dry. Overall the sandwich tasted pretty bland without added chimichurri sauce. Choripan (2/5) - the lettuce in this sandwich looked very sad, also the sausage (cut in halves) was so small, half the sandwich was empty. Would not recommend. I would recommend the empanadas, but no more sandwiches for me. read more

Rincon Argentino - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Not only is this one of our favorite eateries but they do a great job with soccer all year. And for FIFA World Cup we could not have picked a better spot, empanadas galore and a wide variety of drinks for all ages and tastes. They have two smaller screens for smaller corner viewing up close but they have a jumbo size screen nearly movie size to see the full length of the eating and drinking area. We had a blast especially since the US won last night against Paraguay. I've been told that you can hardly get in if Argentina is on the screen as this owner is from Argentina and has a great following in the community. My empanadas were perfect, the gaucho and the choclo both long time faves. My husband and Yelp Friend, Vivian H , liked their empanadas and beers. I elected to take the only compromised seat in the house last night, as my vision is impaired anyway, and felt they could better appreciate the better view. But even that seat was viewable even at an extreme angle. Very cool event no matter the angle. read more

Rincon Argentino - Great empanadas, traditional and caprese - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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My friends had been here before while delivering their kid to CU Boulder and wanted to stop here to share the goodness with me. Boy, what a great find! Plus #1, the empanadas are baked! Plus #2, they have salads that you can get with their special empanada chicken filling in case you're card adverse! Parking is not a problem. There's inside and outside seating. This place was packed but the crowd moves it along pretty quickly. They have TV's for sports...get here early for a seat, this might move people every couple of hours. Definitely coming back for a try of other menu items. read more

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This is my first time trying the Argentine food and they are absolutely delicious and good. read more

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Rincón Argentino was such a cool spot and I'm really glad we decided to stop by while visiting Colorado. It has a fun, laid-back vibe that makes the whole experience feel unique. The empanadas were a highlight. The dough had the perfect outer consistency, and there were so many great filling options to choose from. I tried the chicken empanada and a choclo empanada, and both were absolutely delicious. Their chimchurri sauce was also amazing, really fresh and full of flavor. We also had their sandwiches, which were super filling and just as delicious. Everything tasted high quality and well made. The space itself adds to the experience. They even have games you can play while waiting for your food, which makes it a really fun place to hang out. Definitely a spot I would recommend checking out. read more

We ordered the tradicional, hongos and gaucho empanadas. All three were very delicious. The empanadas tasted homemade and were piping hot when served. My personal favorite was the hongos one. It was packed with mushrooms and the exterior was puff pastry like which was lovely. We expected the empanadas to be larger in size since it was $5.75 for each. We ordered two each, but it definitely was not enough food to call it meal - more like a snack. read more

Now this is Argentine food!! What a great spot in Boulder. We came in on a Friday for light dinner around 5pm and we were all in love! The fast casual vibe is great and the staff is so nice. The empanadas are fantastic and everything tastes like I'm sitting in Buenos Aires! the choripán was everything and the alfajor to finish the meal (homemade too!) was the best! I cannot rave about this place anymore but you have to go if you are nearby!! read more

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The pastry was flaky and crispy and I liked how each empanada was so full of meat. #2 Carne Picante (5/5): Not super spicy but had a little bit of kick. Great blend of flavors (I liked that the olive flavor came through but wasn't too strong). #4 Criolla (5/5): Honestly, I couldn't really tell the difference between this one and the #2. #8 Pollo Barbacoa (3/5): Not as good as the beef empanadas. The bbq seasoning and mozzarella cheese weren't really for me. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Rincon Argentino - Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Saw this place on Triple D and happened to be here for a work trip. The waiter helped me pick some crowd favorites to try along with a local IPA and each empanada was better than the last. Flaky crust and well seasoned fillings along with a pretty good dipping sauce. I think it was salsa verde. Would definitely come back in the future. read more

They have indoor and outdoor seating, and is a great place for a quick meal. You order at the counter and grab a table number and sit. I tried the Criolla and Hongos, both were tasty in filling and had especially good pastry. The bottom was a tad soggy, but it was overall great. read more

Rincon Argentino - #4 Criolla, #14 Hongos - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This place is incredible! I am Argentine and I felt like the food was authentic and well prepared. The restaurant has an indoor and outdoor seating area all done very tastefully and surrounded by Argentine memorabilia! It was so fun to look at the walls and see all the different pictures. Food came out fairly quick and was brought to my table indicated with a number sign they give you when you purchase your food near the entrance. Will absolutely be trying more items on the menu! read more

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Best empanadas I have had in Colorado so far. Wish they had one in Denver! I have tried almost the whole menu now and haven't had one I dislike. Always take friends here when we come up to Boulder read more

The restaurant is easy to get into but parking is limited. The restaurant is cozy and has a decent amount of seats. Ordering is easy and empanadas are delicious and filling. It's a good value for the quality of empanadas. Totally forgot I went here a long time ago. Good find again! read more

Rincon Argentino - Empanadas - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Best empanadas around! I gif one at the airport and hard as a rock, had to come here just to get the taste out. Eat them here or take them home, frozen. Flaky and full of great stuff. Great friendly service. To read more

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The meat empanada at this Argentinian place is absolute fire--crispy, flavorful, and packed with perfectly seasoned filling. Every bite hits just right. The chicken empanada is yummy too, juicy and comforting, and a great complement to the meat. Everything tasted fresh and well made. We will definitely be back for more! The service is amazing and the ambiance is very culturally fitting! read more

Stopped here while in town, cheap, high quality and delicious, and the lady taking our order was very nice! Love the cute decor and home-y vibe! read more

Rincon Argentino - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I stand by my original review and say boldly that Rincon Argentino has my favorite empanadas of all time. Not to mention, their sandwiches are huge and absolutely delicious. What a great, family run business that has such a welcoming atmosphere, on point service, and some of the tastiest food on the front range. Order at the counter, get a number, and wait to be blown away read more

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Our first dinner in Boulder was at Rincon Argentino, and it did not disappoint. You can get both empanadas or sandwiches here, and since empanadas are hard to find in our hometown, that's what we went with. When you order, you are given a number to place on your table and wait, and a server brings your order to you. It does take awhile to prepare and deliver your order, as this is not fast food. They do have some board games and puzzles available which are great for kids or kids at heart. I had a #15 Choclo empanada and a #3 Gaucho empanada. You can order the Gaucho empanada with Beyond Meat, which is what I got, and I'm thankful for so many vegetarian options here. My husband had the Gaucho empanada with real meat, the BBQ chicken empanada, and fries . We also shared a salad because we needed some vegetables in our diet after a day of hiking. All of our empanadas were delicious. This was my first time trying Beyond Meat, and while I'm not usually a big fan of meat substitutes, it was really good in an empanada. We tried the sauces, but our empanadas were flavorful even without them. I haven't been to Argentina or traveled extensively to know if these are "authentic" or not, but they sure hit the spot after a day of hiking. read more

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What's with the size portions? See my pic. The caprese is tiny maybe 2 bites. Also the pics on Yelp from the past shows a traditional moon shaped which appears to have more of a doughy type exterior. And closed not open face, they appear bigger in the pics from 2-3 years ago. These new, smaller open faced ones r pricey for what u get at $5.75 each. If u really like them then its a better value to buy their 6 pack frozen to go read more

Rincon Argentino - Rincon Empanads - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

We ordered two sandwiches. One sandwich was 2x the size of the other sandwich. I mean literally one was 7" vs the other 3". When I asked why, the kitchen crew snickered and the waitress said, "that's just how that [smaller] sandwich is." The smaller sandwich was $1 less than the bigger one. Wtf. We paid $49 for two sandwiches and two empanadas, to-go! I know boulder rent is high, but I'm willing to pay $49 as long as the food is delicious. Also, it wasn't very good. The bread was dry, there was one slice of tomato which was underripe. The empanadas were chewy and bland. All told it took 20 minutes to fumet our food! I worked in kitchens for a long time as a line cook, nothing being served here takes 20 minutes, unless the cooks are just sitting around. Almost everything we ordered should be prepared and just assembled. read more

Called in an order about 40 min before closing and the woman taking my order couldn't have been any nicer. It was my first time trying empanadas here, so I wasn't quite sure which sauces to get, but she helped me out with that. The last time I had empanadas was in NYC, years ago, and they were absolutely delicious--this place may have topped the one in NYC because of the flaky pastry. As other reviewers have said, once you taste the gaucho empanada, the others won't taste as good. I wish I had started with either the spinach or mushroom one first, because the gaucho was by far the most flavorful. The gaucho ended up being all of our favorites. I think I'll pass on the spinach and mushroom ones in the future since they tasted a bit bland to me. Highly recommend this restaurant! I'll be returning soon! read more

Rincon Argentino - 3 #3 Gaucho, 2 #11 Espinaca,1 #14 Hongos - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Delicious empanada just a little small for the price point. Cute small venue and great service. Sometimes can be busy so there may be a wait. If crowded seating is limited. read more

The empenadas were really good and are highly recommended. We got them to go, and for some reason it took quite a while to get them. I was hoping we would be in and out in 10 mins, but it seemed more like 20 minutes in total. Parking was pretty packed in the lot. The dine in space was nice. If I had more time, it would have been nice to dine in and have a drink and hang out. I had the mushroom. read more

We had Rincon Argentino cater a dinner for us and it was wonderful. Our guests raved about the empanadas and enjoyed the wide variety of choices. The restaurant was so accommodating to what we were looking for. The delivery was on time, food freshly made and hot. They provided labels so our guests could decide what they wanted to try. read more

Whoa. I don't know why it took me so long to try this place. But these empanadas are what dreams are made of! Highly recommend the #4 empanada. It was insanely flavorful and filling. The sandwhich was good as well but compared to the empanada it was less exciting. The ambiance is cool and very Messi inspired. lol Anyways, definitely a must hit spot in Boulder! read more

Rincon Argentino - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

After passing this place for at least several times on some Sundays this summer (this place is closed on Sundays unfortunately), I FINALLY had a chance today to try it on a Tuesday night. This restaurant's bright red building is so hard to miss on Arapahoe (in Boulder, not in Centennial just so you know!!) That is what will get your attention. On top of that, any empanada fans will NOT (without a doubt) miss the obvious word on the exterior wall facing Arapahoe, "Empanada"!! That was what caught my attention a few months ago when I was on my way to get a facial at a nearby spa. On a Tuesday night with a very pleasant temperature, this place was steady busy when I arrived at/around a little past 6pm. The patio was pretty much filled. A steady flow of people in and out for to-go and/or pick up orders appeared to be the norm for this joint. I was warmly greeted by a young lady upfront. She was thorough in taking my order. She was not rushing at all. She asked me every single question she could think of from if it was for a to-to or if I needed a side sauce and if so, how hot the sauce should be and so forth. I appreciated this kind of conscientious gesture to ensure that I would get what I would want. I wanted something non-meat tonight. I went with No. 11 (Espinaca) and 14 (Hongos) (in other words, spinach and mushroom ones.) This place is PURELY Argentinean. Every single corner and/or wall has something that has to do with it. To the left of the restaurant, there is even a little section for "Lionel Messi" or football in general. I didn't take a close look at it but did take a picture of it so please refer to it in the photo section of this recap. Their Argentinian root/pride is reflected in so many different ways by some photos or interior decors or something else. I truly enjoyed this theme that is not deterred by any other concept(s). It took GOOD 15 minutes or more before my empanadas came out of the kitchen. This was alright. I had the kind of patience to wait to have the perfectly crispy/crusty dough-y bites. Once I got my food, I rushed to my car to savor these beauties (there was quite a way to get home in Denver from the heart of Boulder. I was hungry for dinner so I didn't want to wait until I got home to eat them.) And oh boy.....their empanadas are VERY different from other stores'. First of all, they are not shaped like the typical half-moon shapes; this store's empanadas are shaped like Sierra-style or Canastita-style. Well, at least the ones I got tonight are/were shaped like that. Whatever the case may be, they were beautifully made. And the medium (in spiciness) sauce had some chunky cherry tomatoes. And its spiciness was just right for my likings. After dipping the two empanadas, I still had some left so I literally slurped out of the little plastic cup. It wasn't just their appearances (of course not!!!) They tasted like the names say it all: spinach one with a significant amount of spinach in it as well as the mushroom one with a significant amount of mushroom in it. In other words, they are/were NOT dough-y at all. As much as I want to go and visit Argentina to taste the very best and authentic empanadas to know exactly what how authentic their empanadas can be, I truly think that this store definitely makes the BEST and MOST AUTHENTIC Argentinian empanadas in the entire state of Colorado (this might be a little exaggeration but it might not be at the same time.) Do you want to know more about this place? If you want to have an empanada party at your place, you can buy a box or tray of whatever kind of empanadas as they sell them frozen. How convenient is that??? I mean living in northeast DTC, driving to a restaurant in Boulder to get some food might be something I don't do everyday but for quality empanadas, I'd do it even if I get stuck in a horrible traffic jam on I-25 and 36. This place is that good. read more

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I love visiting this little restaurant when I'm in the area. I typically take my order to go in the winter but will eat on the patio during warmer weather. They do have some indoor seating. You step up to the counter to place an order. The empanadas are all named in Spanish with English explanations of ingredients. They have both meat and vegetarian options. Three empanadas is a solid meal, four for the bigger appetites. They offer chicken, beef, & pork I believe. They have a margherita, corn, & mushroom vegetarian options. They also have dessert options. I recommend the classic Alfajores. They are a special Argentinian sandwich cookie & sweet enough on their own. I can't imagine having one coated in chocolate but it's an option. You should try their iced mate tea based drink called Terere. It's lightly sweetened w agave, oranges, & mint. They also have fountain drinks, coffee, wines, and local beer. Parking directly around the restaurant can be tough so you may need to walk a lil bit from a neighboring lot in the center. read more

Looked for a more cost conscious restaurant and then read reviews and decided to give it a try. When you enter the order counter is right there and the menu is on boards above. Having never been there was not sure of the size of the empanadas and asked the was shown the size and told most people eat 3-4. Decided to order 2 each and if we wanted more could buy additional. Honestly 2.5 was nice, not over full but was satisfying. I had the Pollo and the mushroom (after some of the reviews) both were delicious and had allot of the protein/veg in each. The pastry was light and delicious. Friend had the Pollo and traditional and said the steak was tender. (We ate them quickly and forgot to take pictures). We ordered one more the Pollo Barbacoa which had a nice bbq hint but not over powering, did take a picture of this one. They offer mild, med, and hot sauces too. Will definitely be coming back. The restaurant is not large but is decorated very nicely and has pictures and artifacts from Argentina. Parking in the evening was not bad but guessing during the day when other businesses are open might be more challenging. read more

Rincon Argentino - Pollo Barbacoa - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Higher than a 3 lower than a 4. Give it a 3.7. I have lived in Argentina and visited 2x. Been here twice. Not fair to compare it to authentic Argentine in country places. Never going to get there because quality of ingredients is different. The Lomito sandwich is really good. The Choripan slightly resembles a Chori in Cordoba but again after having the real thing, not fair. Empanadas were good, right mix of ingredients but the masa is a little thin. read more

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This place is my go-to for empanadas in Boulder. The empanadas are super fresh tasting, service is fairly fast, and the decor of this restaurant is very well thought out. These Argentinian empanadas are fluffy and delicious. I've tried a large selection of their empanadas and I always go back to their #1 the tradicional steak empanada. This place also makes their own Yerba Mate, which is also something that you should try at least once. Parking can get a little crowded but this place never disappoints with the foods. read more

Rincon Argentino - Tradicional Empanada Pollo Barbacoa Empanada - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding a recent order I placed with your restaurant. Unfortunately, I received the wrong order, and when I called to report the issue, I was told there was nothing that could be done and that I should contact the delivery company instead. I find this response very disappointing. As a customer, I expect your restaurant to take responsibility for ensuring that orders are correct and to provide a reasonable solution when mistakes occur. Instead, I was left with an incorrect meal and no assistance. I have always enjoyed your food, but this experience has left me very dissatisfied. I hope you will take this feedback seriously and consider improving your customer service process to prevent this from happening again. read more

They have the best empanadas!! They are $5/each. The dough is flaky and thin so it compliments the filling. Our favorite is #3 Gaucho, but #11 spinach or the mushroom are also great. We thought the chicken was okay just after eating the Gaucho which is more flavorful. Staff are friendly and helpful. There's plenty of indoor seating area and there's outdoor seating too. Can't wait to be back! read more

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Excellent. Happy to say that the YELP community of consumer reviewers didn't let us down with this place. Rincon Argentino apparently has been serving up amazing empanadas at this location for about a decade now and my better half and I drove over and confirmed that this place makes some of the best damn empanadas we have eaten and I've been to Argentina ! They are about $5/each and they make almost a dozen different varieties. They also offer a variety of sauces and honestly every one of them we tried was remarkably juicy inside and probably did t need a sauce - however the chimmichuri sauce and the non spicy chicken empanadas were probably our favorite. Wish these guys had a branch in N Cali where we now live ! Run and eat here. Thank me later ! Top notch street food option !! read more

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HOLY RINCON ARGENTINO, YOU ARE A CAMPEÓN/CAMPEONA! This is 100% a fictional story but I'm pretty sure Queen wrote, "We Are The Champions" after eating an unbelievable meal in this empanada haven. In particular, it may have been the: #4 CRIOLLA #12 PATAGONIA #15 CHOCLO #24 CHORIPÁN With a side of chimichurri and spicy salsa! Beyond having an amazing product, Rincon Argentino has a sweet vibe! It's decked out in Argentina pride. There are a ton of photos on the wall that highlight different elements of their culture. The customer service is super kind at the front register, too. For being a very busy spot, the cashier did not make us feel rushed at all and gladly answered our qs before taking our order. My husband and I made a vow that "we'll keep on fighting (to get back to Rincon Argentino) till the end (of going through the whole menu and trying everything!)". It became an instant favorite! Play on repeat, classic hit for us! read more

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This is definelty one of the best place in Boulder for Empanada. You feel like you are back in Argentina! Because most of them are from Argentina! Is a small place so not a lot of seat. But once you order it just seat with your number and they will bring you the food. There is so many item to choose but I love the beef and spicy beef. Is a nice place for a quick bite and mate "Argentina Tea" WE WILL DEFINETLY BE BACK!!! read more

Rincon Argentino - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Wow! First time trying this place and no regrets! I ordered many different flavors and split it with another person. It was the best way to try it all! The service was quick. The place is spacious, love the outdoor patio! read more

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Excellent service and customer service! Great recommendations were made - I can't wait to come back! Personal favorite was the mushroom one. read more