Solid place for tacos and other Mexican specialties. Was a big fan of the al pastor tacos which were $5 each or 3 for $17 with a side of rice/beans. The service was pretty normal and they were quick to bring things out. The chips were delicious and highly recommend the salsa that comes with the chips. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. The bathrooms are in the back of the restaurant and are fairly clean. There is lots of street parking available in the side streets near the restaurant. read more

Rincón Mexicano - al pastor tacos with side of rice - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Overall a quality spot, especially for Boston! I can't comment on the crispness of the tacos since I got them to-go, but a hefty serving of consome came on the side which is always appreciated. The tacos were loaded with meat that was extremely tasty. The corn was overcooked and soggy, but had flavor on top. My order was ready within 10-15 min and pickup was easy. Overall, Would go again. maybe dine in next time. read more

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I still love rincon, but looking at the prices and visiting some other spots around town, $5 for an al pastor taco is high. The food is good, but not sure if it's worth the price with so many other Mexican spots around. Seems like the prices and the amount of food do make the most sense. read more

Rincón Mexicano - Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Actually one of the best Mexican restaurants in the greater Boston Area!!! As someone who *knows* Mexican food, this place is the most authentic I could find out here in Somerville. I ordered a bit of everything and overall I am pretty impressed. The aguas frescas were good (albeit incredibly sweet), the burrito was good, the tacos were good. The steak, carnitas, and lengua were all cooked well, very tasty!!! The food wasn't spicy though, unfortunately for me. The service was amazing. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

The best Mexican place on Broadway. The food and drinks are amazing. The staff are super friendly and the service is great. read more

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One never understands how spoiled they are until they are removed from the source that enables it. Good and authentic Mexican cuisine is about everywhere in California and any state close to the border. So readily available from pop-up street stands to just about every hole in the wall that you just never even think about it...until you move away from it. It's been a repeated letdown since I got here a year ago with just about everywhere missing the point of how great Mexican cuisine actually is. Here, this little spot spoke to me with one staple dish that I religiously consumed in California almost *every* Sunday afternoon. It's something I've always loved and the way my energy levels significantly elevate after a hearty bowl further drove the cravings. So yesterday, after not having menudo since my move to Massachusetts last year, I finally searched for the first legit place open for Sunday lunch and found Rincon Mexicano. I read a little bit on the background of the business and felt convinced of their authenticity. As always, a good practice back in California is to *CALL* first to make sure they are not sold out before showing up. So I called and was glad to hear that they still had good amounts of it (and found out later they served it ALL day, everyday - epic WIN). While a little different from the spots I frequented in California, their flavors were still spot on with the few dishes I've tried so far. All I can say is that their menudo is reason enough for me to come back every week and I'd recommend them to anyone who asks me about Mexican cuisine in the area. Thank you all for the great food and fantastic service! read more

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Wow. Food was fresh, well prepared and wonderful. There were four of us and we all loved our food. Outstanding.

We had one wonderful dinner here for our birthday celebrations, and just had to come back again after our cruise for a second awesome dinner with the whole family! An amazing variety of amazing tacos, chimichangas, fantastic nachos and guac, delish margaritas, and phenomenal service from our sweet server, Nori! read more

I was super excited to try Rincón because I've been on a journey of finding the best Birria Tacos in Boston. I've gone to Jalisco and Orale already so Rincón was on my list! The service and workers were all super sweet and nice so I'm super sad I didn't enjoy my food after seeing the raved reviews :( Quesabirria: 3.8/5 The birria was stuffed and crispy, but I think overall it needed more flavor and salt. The meat and cheese was there, but if there was more salt in the consome and meat it be perfect no doubt. Everything was very subtle and I didn't get that boom of flavor from the consome or meat Al Pastor & Chicken Tacos: 2.5/5 I'm not sure what was different when I went, but the flavor was bit underwhelming. The Al pastor was for sure better than the chicken, but the chicken was a bit bland and I had to use the sauces to help me get through. My experience was a bit disappointing because I was really excited, but everything I got wasn't flavorful. Im going to try again though and give them another shot because they were super sweet read more

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Let me put u on the most lit Mexican restaurant in somerville right now. The tacos, of course, incredible. The meat was tender and juicy. I liked the ample amount of toppings. Their salsa was fire. Their chips were so good (i got a refill on them). The horchata was amazing, and not overly sweet, with a perfect amount of cinnamon. It's family owned (i think.) and everyone was so sweet and attentive. They had a LIVE MARIACHI BAND and they even allowed us to request a song. It was the most fun dinner I've ever had on a Tuesday night! read more

Rincón Mexicano - a man sitting at a table with a plate of food in front of him - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Really fantastic authentic Mexican food here! This part of Somerville has some amazing food, and Rincon Mexicano is one of the best I've tried in the area. Ambiance is nice and casual and the service is very fast. Chips and salsa for the table right away and lots of sauces that they bring that you can try. Birria tacos - can't go wrong. Savory, fatty, dripping with flavor. Love dipping these in the stew. Fantastic dish. Baja shrimp tacos - super good. Bursting with flavor, both filling and refreshing. Can't wait to come back here and try some of the other dishes like the wet burritos. There are alcoholic drinks for purchase as well and a cool looking bar. read more

Rincón Mexicano - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Classic Mexican food done right! I'm from California and it's been hard to find a solid place for Mexican in Boston but Rincon does it right! A casual restaurant with a few tables inside and outside. They sell alcoholic drinks if you are looking for a nice cold one with your tacos. The complimentary chips and salsa are good. The chips come warm and have good flavor. I've been here a few times and got the Birria tacos and Baja shrimp tacos. Both are delicious with so much flavor. Special tip- Ask for the special green and orange salsas they keep cold! read more

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ordered on door dash, was ready on time, ate the best burrito i could have ever dreamt of. life changing truly.

All I can say is this is my go to for authentic Mexican food. I live in the area and come by here like every two weeks. If you're in Somerville and looking for some good Mexican....El Rincon Mexicano is the place. The service is great as well and ambience read more

I came here for lunch on a Sunday and there was no wait. The staff was attentive and checked in on us frequently to make sure everything was okay. The food came out within 10 minutes and was fresh and hot. The quesabirria tacos were yummy! Some of the better ones I've had around the Boston area. The soup was delicious and the dish came with a sauce that was a bit spicy and tangy. My friend got a variety of tacos (lingua, fish, al pastor) and she said the lingua was the best and wouldn't recommend the fish (it's just a fish stick). They had a soccer game playing in the background and could be noisy if they were blending something up. It's a very casual place. Street parking on either side of the road read more

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Good tacos for the area. I came from travel from Texas and they had excellent tacos out there so I feel like nothing here can compare. For the Boston area, this is the best I've had though but again, far from the great tacos you can get down south. We got horchata for drinks. Not too sweet. We all got a bunch and variety of tacos. The issue we came across that was frustrating is the friend that ordered their tacos without cilantro had the tacos came with...you guessed it...cilantro. And some of our tacos were missing cilantro. Besides the cilantro mix up, the tacos were okay. I got the quesobirria, which does not come with the dipping sauce like they do in Texas. I was low-key disappointed. Then I got a tripa taco, lengua taco, and al pastor taco. They are all double tortilla. The waitress also brought out a green and red sauce for the tacos. Overall, again, these tacos weren't as exciting for me because I recently came from great tacos down south but I will probably love this place if Texas didn't ruin all other tacos for me. read more

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Updated review I just had the quesobirria tacos. I have nothing to compare them to since I've never had them before, but either these are just mediocre or the IG hype is wayyyyyy overrating this meal. The consume was packaged in a paper container, it bled through and spilled over the other food. It was also not super flavorful. Overall quesobirria was just meh for me. I probably won't order it again. I'll stick with the carnitas tacos. read more

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3.5 stars. I used to live southern CA so I miss authentic Mexican food so badly, especially tacos. This place offers chips and salsa as you sit down which is nice, just like back home. The food itself is decent but I find it not that flavorful. I've had their taco plate, tostada appetizer, enchilada plate. Beans and rice were lacking in flavor and a bit plain. Meat is okay, not the most tender. Again they could season their food more. Plus prices have gone up, their 3 taco plate is 18$ which I find pricey. read more

The selection of tacos and drinks were impressive. We enjoyed the evening with friends and family. Our waiter was so funny and polite, he had a lot of patience with our group and I thank him for that read more

Service was excellent. Everything arrived to the table hot and delicious. Complementary chips and salsa too. read more

Rincón Mexicano - Burrito Birria - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Sat outside on a beautiful night, table area decorated nicely with flowers. Chile rellenos were lovely, same for beans and rice. read more

Rincón Mexicano - Enchiladas with mole sauce - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I tried Rincon for the first time as takeout during COVID. I saw it on a list of "best al pastor" in Boston. So a group of friends ordered a bunch of different tacos to try it out. I can't say I 100% agree with that ranking for best al pastor. However, it was overall pretty good. The al pastor was just fine, I've definitely had better in Boston (love me some Felipes al pastor). I have to say both the al pastor and carnitas were just fine and maybe just a touch on the dry side. What was great? The fish tacos! I wish I could order these as single tacos instead of by the meal of 3, but the fish tacos were great. Even as take out, the fish was crispy, the sauces were delicious, slaw was fresh. Loved it. The Chilorio Estilo Sinaloa tacos were also pretty good and flavorful. All the other reviews about the tacos being authentic are definitely true. It felt like all the frills were stripped and these were all just real food. The tacos were all really reasonably priced too. I'd definitely go back and try more from the menu or whenever I have a fish taco craving! read more

Rincón Mexicano - Chilorio Estilo Sinaloa Tacos Carnitas Tacos Al Pastos Taco Tacos de Pescado Plate - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We've been on a birria taco kick and rincon was 2nd on our list after Jaliscos. We came by on a Saturday to try the tacos and drinks. The birria tacos were pretty good but couldn't top Jaliscos! Drinks were HUGE, totally worth getting. Service was also friendly/attentive. We don't usually venture to this part of Somerville so it was a nice change. There are a few Latino markets around so we were able to pick up Oaxaca cheese on our way home! read more

Excellent! The birria tacos (with cheese) are a must try. Good to the last drop. Love how they serve the broth for dipping in a little clay bowl. The tacos are so full of meat! Got a hot tip from Francisco P., to put the rest of the onion and fresh sauce into the broth and eat it as a soup in the end, with any meat that may have fallen. Also enjoyed the jamaica (hibiscus) drink. They have horchata as well. Lots of people were getting margaritas. Service was quick and attentive. Highly recommend! read more

Rincón Mexicano - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We're from California and this was the closest authentic Mexican food that we have found so far, since a lot of places are fused with various South American dishes and flavors. read more

The steak burrito was disappointing. It fell apart easily and lacked flavor. I'm not sure if I ordered the wrong dish, but I can't understand why it has so many high reviews.. read more

I ordered late one night and had 2 different entrees.. one was the enchiladas of chicken.. it was chewy grey chicken chunks in the enchiladas . chicken is white and tender. mine was grey and chewy . I tried to get Uber eats to refund me the money back for that meal only and instead they told me they would look into it and after a week and a half they wanted a reciept and pictures of everything we ordered .. now who does that u less there social media influencer.. I will never recommend them and never trust Uber eats again.. I was very mad and disappointed.. by both companies.. read more

I am extremely blessed to have this place within a ten min walk from my home. It's becoming a dangerous addiction but I do not have any regrets! Moving from California, I honestly thought that Boston wouldn't have any decent Mexican food compared to the Sunshine State but boy, was I wrong. Rincon is an understated and humble place but the food is a solid 10/10. Waiters, owner, always nice and attentive. There is a small outdoor patio that can fit maybe up to 15 people that can be really lovely to sit at and watch the slow traffic on Broadway go by on a nice day. My recommendations for this place lies in the seafood-- Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, and the special, Baja Shrimp Tacos (please keep this on the permanent menu!!). They know how to balance the crispiness with the succulent seafood, and their avocado aioli is fantastic. Their rice is also always super flavorful! It's the care that goes into a humble sides such as the rice and beans that get's me-- they're both so delicious and does nothing but compliment the delicious tacos. Yes, I will eventually have to venture outside of my taco addiction here, but I am confident that they know what they're doing in the burrito/enchilada/taquitos world as well. read more

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I give this place a solid 3 some things are skimped on the fajita trio had fried rice size shrimp exactly five tiny shrimp the chicken flautas inexplicably had potatoes which soured my whole experience as this was an appetizer the salsa tasted like a marinade. The good? Cleanliness prompt service cold beer and well seasoned and executed fajitas. All in all I they can do much better and I will not be returning. The salsas tasted out of a can. read more

Rincón Mexicano - Flautas - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Really nice to sit outside here on a hot day. The shrimp tacos were delicious - the green sauce and pickled cabbage made for a nutty, tangy flavor along with the breaded seafood. The flan also hit the spot. My friend had the al pastor tacos, which he said were great, although I did not try them. Our waiter was extremely attentive, kind, and non-obtrusive. Will be back! read more

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This is definitely an authentic spot. You can tell based solely on the fact that their salsa is green and they serve their tacos in two corn tortillas with just cilantro and onions. If you want cheese, lettuce, and sour cream to Americanize it up, that's available upon request too. They have a few tables outside, which is where we sat and enjoyed our taco lunch. Margaritas are made from a mix, for sure, but that wasn't surprising based on the price point. The beer is nice and cold, though. :) read more

Rincón Mexicano - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

They have dine-in now! And the food is amazing when it comes out fresh! The tables are spread out so that you're not sitting too close to other people. I definitely recommend lengua tacos, tripa tacos, and their special birria tacos. The birria tacos were crispy on the outside and overstuffed with meat and cheese in the middle. Squeeze some lime over and dip the whole thing into the consume - the best birria I've had so far in/around Boston! read more

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Best quesabirria I've had! Free chips and salsa is always a plus too. Great service and atmosphere. Definitely recommend stopping by!

Did I order wrong? Am I just missing things since Mexican food isn't my favorite? The people working were very nice and the outdoor patio was pleasant on a clear evening. Thankfully since the inside was way too loud. Both the drink and food menus seems kind of grimy which wasn't a good start. My mango margarita just wasn't that good. The al pastor and chicken tacos were fine, you only get rice or beans on the plate, not both, which seemed odd. Friend thought the bierra was fine. Whatever, live and learn. read more

Bummer they used to have dollar tacos but not anymore and totally understandable ! food was still good.. got a Tamarin margarita oh my goodness delicious! I seen someone posted about the Birria tacos I'll be back for that ! I saw this man eating this bomb looking consommé so I know there's gonna be good !! read more

Rincón Mexicano - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I ordered the carnitas burrito bowl. The meat was rancid. The rice was over done and dry. Taste your meat before you use it.

Among the best Mexican in Boston area. If you live around here you know most of the options are abysmal, but Rincón is wonderful.

After leaving a 5 Star review on google reaching over 7,000 people, I am now here on Yelp to inform you guys on this amazing restaurant!! My girlfriend and I have had Mexican food from a lot of places here in Somerville for a very long time. We just discovered this place on google and decided to give it a try. It was a nice 70 degree evening to sit outside and eat. The hostess was very kind and had us seated with some chips and salsa and grabbed us our drink order very fast. Mind you there is maybe two or three other parties eating beside us. The food arrived all very seamlessly and I will just say, wow! Amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly and the presentation is just right! Our server kept popping back in every now and then to make sure we were happy and satisfied. They also have a pretty cool drink menu that I unfortunately did not try this time BUT I will 100% let you guys know the next time I go! I look forward to coming back and I hope this review reaches a big audience as well to keep you guys in the circle of great food in Somerville! read more

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So yummy! Great birria tacos are hard to find but rincón performs! We had a great time here on cinco de mayo. It is very authentic and the food is yummy. read more

Rincón Mexicano - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Came here for the birria tacos, but unfortunately they were out. Instead I elected to have the enchiladas with mole. The dish was really good for what is was, but nothing stood out. It also had your typical beans and rice which were very basic, but you should expect that at an authentic Mexican restaurant. Got the hibiscus drink as well which I got hooked on from Cabo and theirs was very delicious. I'll need to come back for the birria tacos and hopefully I can update my review so a higher rating, but going to give it a 3 because it was basic good, nothing else and nothing less. read more