I've eaten here twice now and both times have left satisfied and impressed. Everything I've tried is SO good!!!! Strongly recommend

Really good place for a quick bite, although bit pricy relative to other quick service restaurants. It's a counter service so you need to place your order and pay before getting a seat. I went here couple of times and really like #21 (MILANESA NAPOLITANA). It's a steak sandwich covered with cheese and tomato sauce. I ask them to add grilled onions to it. The sandwich is really big so you won't feel hungry for a while. The only thing I don't love about the sandwich is that the bread is a bit hard. The empanadas are really good too! I don't go with them anymore because they are pricy in terms of their size. If you are only visiting boulder then you should definitely try this place. Finally I still haven't tried their dulce de leche biscuits "alfajor" but couple of my friends said it's really good. Again bit pricey for a small size dessert but if you are only visiting then it's worth to try once! read more

Amazing! It's a must have when I'm in town. Fresh and delicious empanadas. They have a wide variety of flavors. I had to get two sets. A sweet and a savory one! Yum! read more

This place was terrible. I ordered the breaded steak sandwich and it had no flavor at all. It was bread, meat, lettuce, and tomato. No sauce, no seasoning, no love. The people running this restaurant should be ashamed of themselves for serving such bland food. Also, the table I sat at was disgusting. There were human hairs stuck in the napkin dispenser, bugs were flying all around the restaurant, and table tops were sticky. I will be surprised if I don't get sick from eating here. Seriously, stay away if you at all care about food. read more

Atmosphere: Lots of seating in a very small space. Inviting, fun art from Argentina all over the walls. Food Quality: Pretty darn delicious! I highly doubt one can order anything from the menu that does not taste out-of-this-world orgasmic. Notes: Some of the chutneys are quite hot. Overall: The food is really great and the service is great too. The empanadas are served piping hot and they're sooooo good! Its always a good meal choice to dine at Rincon Argentino! read more

Amazing Empanadas and the price is very reasonable. Pre-covid it was also a fun place to grab a bite, especially on a soccer/football night as it packs out with fans. read more

Yessss! I love food finds like this when traveling! CONTEXT: My friends and I spent a week in Boulder essentially beating up our bodies with a week of workouts, so on Friday, after surviving a week of exercise torture, we decided that we were going to treat ourselves to a nice dinner. Cue Rincon Argentino. We arrived at around 8pm on a Friday night and there were still a ton of people lining up to order at Rincon. You order and pay at the cashier and they give you a number. You seat yourselves. If it's a nice day out, I recommend sitting outside to really enjoy the atmosphere. EMPANADAS: #1 Tradicional- Steak #2 Carne Picante- Spicy steak (I enjoyed this one-- it did have some kick, hence the "spicy." I really don't think there's a need to get the tradicional when you can get the carne picante, provided you enjoy a little bit of spiciness to your meat.) #3 Gaucho- Ground Beef #4 Criolla- Spicy Ground Beef #5 Pollo- Chicken #6 Pollo Picante- Spicy Chicken #7 Pollo de Chorizo- Chicken Chorizo #8 Pollo Barbacoa- BBQ Chicken (Yum! The barbecue flavor of the chicken was done quite well) #9 Jamon y Queso- Ham and Cheese #10 Caprese- Mozzarella, Tomato, and Basil #11 Espinaca- Spinach #12 Patagonia- Parmesan, Tomato, Garlic, and Basil #13 Queso y Cebolla- Cheese and Onion #14 Hongos- Wild Mushroom (I really liked this one. This wild mushroom empanada includes crimini, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms, as well as garlic and parsley. I think this might have been my favorite of the empanadas that I tried.) #15 Choclo- Corn You get three options for sauce-- mild, medium (chimichurri), and spicy. I went with the medium chimichurri, which I thought was fantastic and really added to the flavor of the empanadas. These empanadas are pretty hearty in size, and for $3.65ea, you would expect to get a decent amount of food. Depending on which empanada you order, they will differ in their shape. I would say for me, three empanadas was a good amount to order and made for a good sized meal, with no leftovers. $3.65 x 3 empanada = $10.95, which I think is reasonable for a dining out meal. Also, wine. When going to an Argentinian place... you gotta get a Malbec. My friend and I were both pleased with the generous pours that we received, so another plus there. SERVICE: Everyone was all around friendly and helpful. We did have to wait a bit for our empanadas to come out, but there so many people ahead of us in line, that I feel like the time we waited was still fairly reasonable. tl;dr: I loved this place! Such a great way to end my trip to Boulder, and if I return, I would definitely definitely come back to Rincon Argentino! read more

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My husband and I are from Aurora, CO and a couple weeks ago we had the best time at dinner that I think I've ever had! Our server Lina was adorable and full of personality plus, She was attentive, entertaining and knowledgeable. It was our first time there and she was very helpful to us when it came to ordering empanadas. She gave us many options, telling us a little bit about the empanadas, and was recommending her favorite empanadas to us. And even tho she had a mask on, we could feel her comforting smile as she explained everything to us. She is a huge asset to your restaurant along with the warm welcoming staff. We will definitely be back soon! read more

This place is awesome! I was taken aback by the high prices but given their location in downtown Boulder, it's understandable. Very nice staff and they were real quick on getting our takeout order done. read more

This is one of the best places in Boulder! Fabulous food with a great atmosphere! I love the staff and the food! They make every experience a positive one! read more

The best empanadas, easily, in the area! Great combinations of ingredients that bring fantastic flavors. All are great, but the Corn is definitely my favorite. Combined with their delicious salsa verde, their empanadas are outstanding! Will happily drive 30 minutes to eat here. Don't miss this place!! read more

We absolutely love the empanadas here! My kids always get the spicy beef, my wife loves the spinach and spicy chicken, but my favorites are the Patagonia and the Onion Mushroom. read more

I love this spot. One of Boulder's best kept secrets for sure! Food is always consistent. High quality. I take people here all the time!

Absolutely amazing food and service!! A friend and I ate lunch here and can't wait to make another trip to Boulder!

I love this place! The staff are all exceptionally friendly and the empanadas are perfection! I am also a sucker for their hot sauces! So much flavor and complexity! read more

Best comida de Argentina! Felt like I was home again. I will definitely be back not only they look good, they taste great! Hopefully after this Covid situation is over, my girlfriend and I can sit down and enjoy with some friends a nice cold quilmes and asado. read more

Stopped by here after hiking around El Dorado Canyon. We were all famished and this place was perfect to refuel us. The empanadas were all delicious, we pretty much sampled the whole menu between our table of 6. BBQ chicken, spicy chicken, and the caprese were especially good. They make everything in the front in a brick oven, which gave the crust some good crispy-ness! It was pretty busy when we went at 3pm on Saturday and the outdoor porch and inside tables were all mostly full. We had to sit basically in the order line, which is my only complaint. Would love to come back again and sit on the patio. Really good and unique food! read more

Rincon Argentino - Spicy steak, mushroom and BBQ chicken - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Excellent empanadas! While we didn't have street food like this when we were in Buenos Aires, we did in Santiago, Chile, and the food here blows what we had in Chile away! read more

Not many places serve empanadas. I've had most of the choices but my favorites are the #2 and #10. Friendly service. And a good place to go to watch Argentinian soccer. read more

This is my favorite place to get a fresh empanada that tastes authentic and delicious! The spicy chicken (pollo picante) and gaucho empanadas are my favorites. read more

Fantastic food paired with warm, welcoming, friendly staff! My husband and I each tried 3 different empanadas followed by flan and quince tart. It was all wonderful - flavorful, well-executed! A great quick outing with outside seating with heaters. Perfect! read more

Best empanadas In Colorado, the number 3 is unreal. Ground beef and for some reason the raisins inside it pair so well. Spicy chicken salad is good, but simple. Great lemon dressing to go with it read more

Yums. We were in Boulder for some scenic viewing and got hungry. We found this place on Trip Advisor and decided to check it out. This place was really cute - difficult parking though. When the owner behind the counter spoke to us in Spanish, I knew his empanadas has to be legit. And legit they were. We got some chicken, some barbacoa chicken, ground beef, spicy beef and every one of us loved one. We even ordered seconds. The place is quite pricey, though. $4 for an empanada is a little steep, though worth it. Next time I'm in Boulder I'll definitely go back. It's worth writing home to mom about. ;) read more

While the location was cute and the empanadas were pretty tasty, I was really underwhelmed and disappointed especially after all of the awesome reviews and the low $ rating. First, the guy that took our order just seemed annoyed that we were even there and proceeded to forget to give us the alfajores that we ordered, which I had to go back up to ask for. Second, this does not deserve as low of a $ rating as it has. The empanadas are really small, like not anywhere near large enough to make a lunch out of, and they cost far too much. When I was in the Galapagos, I could get an empanada three times this size, and three times as good, for a third of the price. I was really excited to try some Argentinian style food and to try a new spot, but in the end I wished we'd spent all that money elsewhere on much for food. We likely will not be back, but if you don't mind the price and are looking for a SNACK, then I recommend giving this place a try. read more

This place is the definition of mouth-watering! The restaurant has this upbeat, hyper--active atmosphere, but not overwhelmingly so, just fun to be around. The walls are decorated with Argentinian sports memorabilia and other pieces of art, and photos of the owner's family. But MOST IMPORTANTLY, the empanadas! They offer so many different styles(15 to be exact), and each filling has a different creative shape to the yummy morsel! They do offer vegetarian and gluten-free also! It's a great experience to relax at a table, listen to the tv light in the background, but get to hear and see the flurry of activity in the kitchen. The smell of freshly baked empanadas is a combination of fresh bread, with herbs and spices! If you aren't into empanadas, they also offer sandwiches and salads. But at least once you need to try their Mate orange juice concoction, it is refreshing and perfectly sweet. And don't forget to try a German-Argentinian fusion dessert! read more

My boyfriend and I stopped in a few days ago after a hike and had some incredible empanadas. Our absolute favorite was the Patagonia. Highly recommend this place for delicious food. read more

Loved the empanadas! Not a fan of onions but you can't taste them so don't worry at all if you also don't like onions. They simply seasoned the food. Can't wait to return! read more

Amazing argentine empanadas. So many different kinds. Come hungry and try them all. We did 2/3rds of the menu family style. So hard to pick a favorite. The chimichurri sauce is amazing. Yerba matte tea was also good. read more

Prices are great for the quality of food. Sandwiches are pretty large. Dulce de leche is good but not my favorite. Come here almost every time I'm in Boulder. Good pitcher prices for beer as well. read more

there was a good yung man with CrAZy hair at this place. he was cooking up my order. fo sho. on god. he used his expertise to help me pick out a solid empankodle. then, he asked if I wanted a drink. I was like, "wuuuuuuut??!!" no way Jose. this service was just. too. good. I got that drink, then he pulled up outta the cockpit of work and said sup homie, and dapped me up. 5 stars read more

As someone who has to eat gluten free I'm always on the hunt for new places to try out. I tried the gaucho (ground beef) tartas, and now it's my favorite go-to option every time I'm there. Highly recommend! read more

Great Empanadas! I have been here multiple times; the food is great, but not expensive! I am an omnivore and have loved everything I've tried, including some vegetarian options, and I have also brought vegetarian friends who enjoyed it tremendously! Would recommend to anyone in the area! read more

Rincon Argentino - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

The empanadas here are so delicious and you can tell it's all genuine. Super flaky dough and tender spiced meat. Went here twice in a week. The atmosphere was warm and I loved all of the Argentinian decor. I also ordered the Yerba mate and the flan was so creamy and decadent along side with the dulce de leche Definitely will be coming back. read more

Disappointing gluten free meal. Chicken tart was dry, dry, dry. No sauce to accompany it and it sorely missed one. Don't bother with the romaine salad either; the only pronounced flavor was oil. I did not finish either of the two. Staff was friendly. read more

Rincon Argentino - Romaine salad. Beyond blah. The only flavor was oil. - Argentine Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Wish I was in town for longer. Brilliant staff who were super helpful in helping us make our decision. The quality of food is fabulous. Almost a "why did you not go here". Great for lunch, two was plenty for me. Goooooooooo! read more

What's the big deal about this place. Canned chicken in pastry that's tastes like hairspray???!!!! Who likes this and top it off with hoppy beer??!!! Hurray for yet another bad meal bought in Colorado. This place isn't really that good and meat pies 11 in all $68 dollars???? Really $68 dollars???!!! Why? read more

This is a cute, casual restaurant with yummy empanadas. We shared 5 different varieties (3 per person is about right unless you want a lighter meal) and enjoyed them all. Especially liked the spicy meats and the traditional ground beef with raisins and olives. They are baked not fried which is a bonus. Small but good beer selection. read more

Love their empanadas! Plus their very friendly service. Plus sitting outside in their garden for lunch.

Consistently great food for many years. We are not easy to impress because we cook, but we love the place, we bring there all friends who visit from other cities: everyone loves it too, no matter the age or background! read more

Delicious empanadas and great customer service. Has a homey feel and the food is always good!