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    Rincon Norteno Cafe

    3.8 (285 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Shrimp Fajitas
    Kathy S.

    I should have taken more photos, but everyone started digging in because the food was so good. Ordered for a party of 20 and the food could have fed 30! We had shrimp and beef fajitas, rice, beans, corn/flour tortillas, chips and salsa. For the vegetarian's the beans have lard, but you are good to eat the rice. The staff were so friendly. I called to ask questions doing the order and everyone was so helpful. I highly recommend this place. Everyone kept telling me how good the food was and I did have some picky guests!

    Strawberry marg
    Ben R.

    Very reasonably priced and pretty expansive menu. This is not a fancy set up, but the food does taste good and seems legit authentic. The margaritas were among the best i have had; they very large and festively adorned. although the taste was well received by everybody in the party, some of us did have some indigestion later that night - would go back and try again. Service is friendly but a little spotty.

    Deep fried whole fish!
    Me T.

    Hands down 5***!!! My favorite Mexican restaurant in Indio, still run by original owner for 60+ years. The service is amazing, very friendly staff. The spicy margarita is super tasty. we ordered the whole fried fish that comes with rice, beans, fries and tortillas. Maxine brought us the flan that was fresh out of oven. Super enjoyable and will definitely come back!!!

    New bar-remodel
    Holli A.

    I have been coming here for over 30 years. Rincón Norteño is a small casual Mexican restaurant that has been in the Valley since 1964. Their salsa is amazing, it's not your typical cold salsa it is served warm homemade tortilla chips. I always usually sit at the counter so I can watch football or basketball and be close to my server. I order either the chili Verde or the green chicken enchiladas combination plates. I get both the rice and beans. Rincon has the best rice it's moist. A lot of Mexican restaurants serve it very dry and I appreciate the fact they don't. I love their refried beans. Every time I am in the valley, I make sure to stop by and enjoy a meal and place an order for salsa to go.

    Combo plate with enchiladas and chile relleno.
    Vanessa G.

    I was staying nearby for a concert, and wanted to try a Mexican breakfast that all the locals eat at. This was the right place! It was packed and I definitely see why. The food is amazing! I had the shredded beef nachos. It comes with a mild red sauce on top. The nachos were so flavorful. Definitely enough to share. My husband had a combo plate with chicken enchiladas and a chile relleno. He loved his meal. The chips and salsa were great and the service was very attentive. We were constantly given refills on our iced tea. This is a casual, family friendly spot. I'll definitely be back!

    Andy W.

    Mixed experience, but mostly good. We ordered a combo plate with a beef taco and an enchalata and a Gaffina con Venduras burrito (chicken with vegetables). The burrito was delish. Lots of tasty shredded chicken. The vegi was sliced green peppers and tomatoes - not what I was expecting, but tasted pretty good also. The enchalata was very good. The beef in the taco was dried out and tough. Both dishes came with refried beans and rice. The beans were excellent - smooth and creamy. The rice was, well, rice. We may be back to try some of the less traditional dishes.

    My Huevos Rancheros -  no rice , no potatoes and no cheese
    Kimberley K.

    ****** HoT Salsa ****** ( temperature-wise ) Excellent Food ! This place has been recommended .. to me .. by several people over the years. It's a diner-esque atmosphere .. but all the people are warm & friendly here. It's just so lovely to experience, I made several changes to my Huevos Rancheros and they were able to accommodate me with no problem at all. Instead of 2 eggs like they normally do .. I requested 3 eggs and for not much more .. Prices are Phenomenal ! You will not get regular red looking salsa here with your chips. Never seen this before. I requested something "red looking" and the solution was Salsa Fria ( cold salsa ).... How strange is that ? Lol Salsa Fria is AMAZING taste wise so make sure you ask . . I can taste the lard in the beans .... That's probably why they taste so good .. haha

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    Excellent, authentic Mexican food. Great breakfast. Highly recommend. I like the chorizo and eggs. .

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    This place never disappoints!!! Awesome service as always and the best fried whole fish I've ever had...

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