Awesome place to be and hear Taylor Shannon play an acoustic set! Food is great and the servers have always been nice!

One of the best Mexican restaurants I have been to. Service is great and speedy! Great experience all around.

I am not sure if the place is under new management or a new chef is at the reigns but something has changed and it's no bueno. The chips were stale. I mean how is that possible. The salsa was basically canned chunks of tomatoes and some salt. Usually their salsa is amazing so I am super sad to see they have changed their recipe. I usually get the pollo Monterrey but branched out and got the chicken quesadilla. The shredded chicken was so bland and so flavorless it was actually gross. This place was my favorite place to eat every week but if I'm spending my hard earned money on the now quality - I'd advise to do what I am and try finding somewhere else to eat. Chipotle would have been better. read more

This was our first time there and we are very disappointed! We got there at 12:30 on a Sunday and ordered at 12:45 and our food did not come out until 1:18! People who came in after us and ordered got their food before ours and when we brought it to the attention of the manager he said they were very busy. There was no sincere apology only a 10% off on our check when we basically asked for it. The chips and salsa did not seem very fresh and our enchiladas were mediocre to say the least. I love Mexican food but will not be back because of the lack of good customer service read more

This is my GO TO Mexican restaurant in my area. I love their Tacos Rincon and my wife usually gets their Fajitas. Food is consistent time and time again. Just wish they didn't get rid of Dos Equis draft. read more

I have never been to a Mexican Restaurant that didn't serve a basket of chips and salsa as soon as you're seated. Not here!!!! There over 30 minutes and no chips but asked for our order twice. And don't get a second basket of chips unless you want to pay. read more

Amazing authentic mexican food! This is our favorite mexican restaurant in Cincinnati. We try to frequent one or two times a month. Try the Mole Pablano or Tacos Rincon they are both amazing! Margaritas are yummy too! You wont be disappointed! read more

We called in at 6:00 and ask for a reservation for 8 for your restaurant. We were told they did not accept reservations on Friday and Saturday nights. Upon arrival 10 minutes later, we were told sorry they could not offer us a table. They had a reservation for 10 at 7:00. When ask why someone else got one, we were told they were family friends of the restaurant and they got special privilege. I called back and spoke with the owner and was told sorry about the mixup, but it was his family and we could try again another night. read more

Best Mexican restaurant on the east side of Cincinnati. Great food delivered in a timely manner at great prices. I had a German man as my server and he was excellent. The atmosphere was awesome. I really enjoyed the furnishings and decor throughout the establishment. Would highly recommend to anyone. read more

Slow...very slow service on a Thursday night. Go a little further to Milford and hit up Acapulco. Bigger portions, better prices, quicker and friendlier service. read more

Being from Texas, I have pretty stringent standards for Mexican food. This place does pretty well especially for Cincinnati. The salsa is pretty good, and they have lots of vegetarian options if you're trying to go a little lighter. The quesadillas are pretty good, and the veggie chimichanga is yummy, although definitely NOT light what with the cheese sauce, sour cream, and guacamole. I come here every time I'm in town. I really like the rice with the beans and corn in it, much better than your average spanish rice. Not bad at all. read more

So, I don't give out a ton of one star reviews, it really has to be a complete break down of multiple facets of my visit for me to become this annoyed. My wife and I had finished a catering event, and our girls were with their grandparents for the night, so we wanted to go somewhere that she could enjoy an adult beverage. We thought about the pizza place just a couple of doors down from here but decided that we would give this a shot. It had been several years since we had eaten here and thought it was worth another try. If I had checked here first and saw the 3.5 star average I would have never went. The Beginning: Our visit began with an older gentleman greeting us at the door after looking at us from the bar and waiting a few seconds, before he actually headed over. It was long enough that I looked at my wife and asked if we should seat ourselves. the first table he took us to was very near the musician that they had playing so we asked for a seat further away. The gentleman took us toward the restroom and set us near a some tables that had employees at them. One was a table full of Hispanic male servers, one was a couple of female servers that were rolling silverware and the other was a group of 4 females that were fairly loud and obnoxious the entire time we were there. The last table was also joined off and on from employees coming out of the kitchen, so I figure these are employees who are off the clock or girlfriends of the guys coming out of the kitchen. After a short discussion at the table of male servers amongst themselves, they got up and went back to work, one of them stopping at our table, he waited for us to decide what drinks we wanted and went off to get them. I ordered a coke and a water my wife wanted a Margarita and water. He started away and I tried to catch his attention but he kept walking, one of the young ladies at the table that was rolling silverware was nice enough to see what we were wanting and went off to the kitchen and brought back our queso, chips and salsa before our server could even get back with a soda and water. She was the best part of our visit. The food: The chips were fresh, the salsa was pretty bland except for over whelming amounts of cilantro. The queso was decent but a little pricey. We shared the Enchiladas Grande which is effectively a sampler of the enchiladas(chicken, beef, been, cheese) There was no real redeeming factor about the entree, everything about it was flavorless, you could have given me a bottle of elmers glue and cardboard and it would have been as good as this. There was no seasoning on the beef, the chicken was very, very chewy and the cheese in the cheese enchilada wasn't even melted. The bad. After getting through the meal I asked my server for a cup for the water that was left in the glass on the table, after all my wife was finishing a very large margarita and could probably use some water afterward. Admittedly, I gestured toward the soda inadvertently, but i definitely said water and only asked for a cup, so, I figured, no biggie, I will get a cup and put my water in it. About 5 minutes later he brought me a cup of Coke. At first I was confused, but as I thought about it a minute I decided that perhaps he was having flashbacks to home where the water is about the same color as coke. No matter, instead of bothering him again, I decided to drink about half the soda while my wife finished her margarita and I dumped the rest of the soda into my cup and in the queso bowl. I filled the cup with one of the glasses of water, dropped the bill at the counter to the older gentleman who didn't so much as acknowledge me this time and headed out the door. Half way down the sidewalk, the older gentleman came out and very loudly yelled after me, I stopped and turned assuming that perhaps he felt I left too much of a tip or maybe I accidentally didn't leave enough money. Nope, neither of those. Instead, I was informed that I needed to give him my cup full of margarita, which I didn't have. I had a cup full of El Agua. I asked him what in the world he was talking about, he was very pushy, stating again and again that he knew I was lying and I could cost him his liqour license. Several scenarios went thru my head, do i toss it on this old d-bag to prove a point, do I dare him to take it out of my hand, do I just hand it over so he realizes that he was being a tool, do I just ignore him and keep walking. So many options. Ultimately, there was a large dumpster just over the fence form where we were standing,so I tossed my cup in the dumpster and figured I would let my hobby of reviewing all the places I eat be my ultimate justice. On a separate and slightly amusing note, I left my keys at the table. Upon re-entry, I asked the now visibly upset older gentleman to go get them for me, he suggested I look for them. Nah, that's hot happening bud, you just accosted me, I will wait here, you bring them to me. #suckit read more

Rincon has had better days. Now, the food is just a step above Tacobell. Wish a family of more recent imigrants would buy it out.

We love this place. Very clean and well maintained with a nice ambiance. The flowers at the entrance are almost worth the visit on their own. We love anything (everything) with their chicken but it is one of those hard to find places that also takes pride in their tender, properly cooked steak. Great selection of good beers but we have margs. read more

There were 5gal buckets on the floor to catch water dripping from ceiling, I had beef taco salad $9. taco bowl wasn't even half-full. Boiled beef was soupy and flavorless, only one tomato slice, thin layer of lettuce, spoonful of sour cream, and no cheese. Not fit to eat. Used to be good place, but no longer. read more

I got the ground beef taco salad and a side order of guacamole. The taco salad was the type with shredded lettuce and a pale slice of tomato over a bed of seasoned ground beef in a taco shell. It was very plain and bland. But the shell was crispy and the price was reasonable. The complimentary chips and salsa were very good. However, the guacamole that I got to share was the worst and most EXPENSIVE that I have ever had ($6.99 for a small bowl which they called "large"). All four at my table agreed that the guacamole was pretty wierd tasting with not much, if any, avocado flavor; and 3/4 of it was left after we each had a taste. When I saw the price on my check, I mentioned to the cashier that there was possibly a mistake on the bill, but she said that the guacomole was all fresh ingredients, and that the price was correct. I will not return to Rincon because although the server and staff were friendly and prompt, the furniture was difficult and sticky, and the food was below my normal Mexican restaurant experience. read more

We went to Ricon this afternoon. The service was great. This is the first time I ordered a chicken based meal. It was not to my liking. It is still a great Mexican Restaurant. In the future I will not order the chicken entries, just the beef or steak. This just my feeling. It is just my personal taste. read more

Awesome food and awesome service! My favorite Mexican in Cincinnati , hands down. Rincon Dip and Nachos Tampico are must try's. Perfect for after Service lunch or dinner for my fellow Crossroadians read more

Live entertainment and my steak burrito was tasty. Our server was very sweet, we will be back!!!

This is our favorite Mexican spot on the Eastside. They have have been there for 20+ years. I remember coming here as a kid whenBiggs was still around. They have grown so much and every year they get better and better. It's super cute inside and they have fun love music. Great margaritas! read more

Went for lunch and the service was fast and friendly and the food was great! I will definitely go back again. Also, if you pay cash then there is a 10% discount. read more

Still BY FAR the BEST Mexican restaurant around!!! I've been coming here for YEARS and I have never had a bad experience!!!! Rincon is the closest thing to authentic Mexican food! I know because I grew up on the border of Mexico! Coming here is like being back home in Douglas, Arizona again! read more

Very very good food and drinks. I've tried various things from the menu and never had something I didn't like. Their margaritas are awesome, staff is great, laid back atmosphere. It's located near the mall and Jungle Jim's so it's an easy pick after a day out. read more

Best Mexican restaurant I have ever ate at. Every time I go here the food is high quality and the prices are great the staff is so friendly. The atmosphere is authentic ! Love love love this place read more

This was a surprisingly good Mexican place for the epicenter of strip malls and box chain stores. I had the Taco's Rincon which were authentic -- tender beef, cilantro, lime and onion in a fresh corn tortilla. Yum. They also made me a margarita out of fresh lime and silver tequila by request -- it was excellent. The chips, salsa, and guacamole were average at best but the rest of it was well worth it! read more

We eat here frequently and enjoy the food and the atmosphere. We've had the same bartender on multiple occasions, and he is great! I know this is a Mexican restaurant, but try the Rincon burger and fries, OMG! We have had a couple of occasions when they weren't flawless, but I'd say it was 1 mediocre experience for every 100 great ones. Definitely a keeper! read more

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants around. The Chimichanga's are delicious and a ton of food for the price! They also have a good atmosphere, good beer deals, and live music on some days of the week. They have a dish called Enchiladas Mole that is made with an authentic Mole sauce which the menu says is made with a variety of dried chilis, peanuts and chocolate. There's even a note that says "...it caters to the taste of Mole lovers... if unfamiliar, ask for a taste before ordering." I definitely recommend trying this sauce at least once. It's very delicious and unique with a toasted chocolate flavor. I even dipped the chips in it! read more

This place is great. One of the only good restaurants left in the area. I have visited multiple times since it opened and I've never had an issue with staff being unfriendly. Everyone is always welcoming and the food is usually always great. My go to order, Steak Rincon, is always fresh and cooked perfectly. Maybe one visit out of 20, it was overlooked, but I'll take those odds. read more

I've never had a bad experience at ol' Rincon. Ususally in an out quickly, and never hungry. That, and you get to say "Chimichanga Chunks-of-Steak", which is amusing. read more

I'm a long time fan of Rincon Mexicano. I can't find ANYTHING I don't like. The service is friendly and courteous, the Margaritas are great, the atmosphere is warm and comfortable and the food is excellente! And it's the perfect place to relax after a trip to the new Jungle Jim's next door. I'd move in, if they'd let me! read more

I found this place tucked in a strip mall in the Eastgate Area and thought I would give it a try. I am very glad I did, this is by far the best Mexican restaurant in the Cincinnati area. Service is excellent and it seems the same people have been working there for many years. The Mole sauce is as good as I have had in northern Mexico. The food is very authentic and size of the portions are perfect. Now there is a very large international market place next to the restaurant. The meals are always warm and if you want something special they are very helpful in providing just what you want. I strongly suggest dining at Rincon, you will not regret stopping in for lunch or dinner. Pay with cash and save 10% and then go to a movie next door. read more

I was in the eastgate area christmas shopping and we decided to go into rincon mexicano for a drink. We looked at the board as we came in and saw that the margarita was $4.75 and the drink special. So we got 2, 1 on the rocks and 1 frozen. The drinks were good and the service was ok. We proceed to checkout. The manager says that we were charged for premium margarita's.Which was double the price. I explained that I ordered a margarita and that is all i intended to pay for. He was not willing to accept that and proceeded to call the police. I had to explain to the police what had happened and they advised me to pay the full amount and sue him in court. I had a horrible experience and will never come back. I advise anyone to boycott this establisment. This is not the kind of management that you want running a restaurant. He mocked me and belittled me as I awaited for the police to come. Horrible establishment..... please do not go!!!!! read more