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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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

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

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

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

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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They are the experts at takeout. Especially if you want to feed a crowd with easy catering. But we do it for ourselves often too. The empanadas are packed in pizza style boxes and they stay warm if your drive is short. But they are so easy to warm back up, on a sheet pan in your oven. Since many are meat based, I always make a bowl of frozen sweet corn which seems to pair with every flavor empanadas. They even make a vegan flavor and I've seen them packed separately at an event I attended that were catered with empanadas from Rincon Argentina. There were also full boxes of many of their most popular flavors and labeled for easy selection. Staff is well trained and friendly and it is still family owned and they are very often on the premises themselves. There are choices of salsas and you get a serving cup with every 3 empanadas. And you can request which flavor you want. I always take the verde but there is also a chimichurri . Pricing is very reasonable too. read more

Rincon Argentino - Selections tonight with a id chart and verde salsas. - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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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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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Best Argentine food. From Ohio and whenever I am in Denver Boulder area Rincon is always on the agenda for lunch. I travel all over the US and this is one of my favorites! read more

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

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

What's not to love? Authentic food and decor and love the Messi tributes. Very cool staff. Will be back for sure. Ask the staff what to order and they will not disappoint. read more

Very authentic, delicious food. They have a great variety of empanadas, sandwiches and some alfajores for dessert! I had the jamon y queso empanada, choripan, and alfajores... all washed down with some Mate. We'll be back! read more

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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Super friendly service, empanada tasted great! I met a nice woman from Chile who worked there. My mom is also from there, and born in the same city (Concepcion). read more

Great empanadas period ! This time one of my Barbacoa was over cooked but the chimichurri helped. Have had better here but they were still delicious. Always coming back when in town. read more

Great decor and great food. The Espinaca Tarta was even better than I remember it back in Argentina.

While living here several years ago, I always wanted to visit this place. Recently, I finally had the opportunity to visit. This place is situated on the corner of Folsom and Arapahoe. I LOVE empanadas and other Argentinian food. I very much enjoyed my visit to Rincon Argentino! The interior is decorated very nicely and there is ample seating. They also have a nice freezer section where various empanadas, blood sausages and other items are sold. I ended up buying a tray of their traditional frozen empanadas. I also bought a small tub of dipping sauce of dipping sauce for the empanadas. The traditional empanadas have steak, onions, red bell pepper, green olives and spices. The dipping sauce I bought has guacamole and various spices that make it a wonderful compliment to the empanada. I also ordered a traditional empanada and dipping sauce for dine-in. I also ordered a traditional Yerba mate. It's served in a traditional gourd with metal straw. They also provide a nice metal thermos with plenty of hot water inside. The gourd is filled to the brim with plenty of tea leaves. The traditional empanada was baked to perfection, not over or under baked. Steak was delicious and the spices blended very well. If you're having a snack, I recommend only one empanada. If you're having lunch, I recommend 2 or perhaps 3, depending on how hungry you are. I loved the traditional Yerba mate. It was nice to enjoy it in the traditional gourd and metal straw. I enjoyed sitting in the dining area, people watching, and enjoying my drink along with food. This is a nice place to stop for a drink or snack while doing some work on your laptop. It's also great for meeting friends. They were very busy for lunch on a national holiday (MLK JR Day). I would love to return here the next time I'm in Boulder. I recommend checking this place out for anyone visiting the area of if you live in Boulder and haven't checked it out yet. Don't delay as I did! Check it out some time. Looking forward to another visit! read more

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Service is perfect. But for my taste you don't get what you paid for. Portions are small and the taste is nothing super special. The place is also really nice. It was nice to try but I'll definitely not go back there. read more