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Tamaleria Rincon Sinaloense

4.2 (335 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Latin American
Open • 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Roselia G.

Majorly moist tamales! I can't even decide which are my favorite...the green sauced chicken, the red sauced shredded beef, and pork are all equally deliciously! The corn, strawberry and pineapple are also really good. And thankfully they are labeled, that way if you get a dozen to take home, you are left guessing which is which. I also tried the menudo, which is only served on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The flavor is excellent and includes limes, seasoning, and tortillas. The place is small, but very cute inside. From the outside it looks like a hole in the wall, but behind the doors it's like a little cafe. They even have two designated parking spots right in front of the entrance. There are several tables inside, and a coffee bar with sugar packets and honey. Next time I will have to try their horchata, and champurado. So looking forward to another flavorful meal here!

Super dry chicken
Vu N.

Tamaleria rincon when they first opened was my go to spot for tamales. Used to come here very often. Got 3 tamales today. Super disappointed. Chicken was super dry. Like very very dry. Smaller than I remember also. I barely even touched this Cheese and jalapeno. Once again dry. Not as dry as chicken but not good. Was my fav Corn flavor was pretty good. If it wasn't dry. It be really really good Unfortunately my old go to spot quality has gone down. Maybe a bad batch? Or I need to go early in the morning?

Pozole in the background and the eggs with 2 tamales combo
Christie A.

A good tamal starts with the masa, just like a good taco starts with the tortilla. Their masa is very tasty! We were looking to try their menudo but unfortunately they had already ran out by the time we came in. Instead, we ordered their pozole and 2 eggs with 2 tamales combo (chicken in green sauce and pork). Their combo comes with rice and beans and choice of salsa. We also ordered a cheese and rajas tamal on the side. The cheese and rajas tamal was my first bite and it was delicious. If you've never had tamales with eggs, you're missing out. This is an elite mixture. Their rice was also very tasty and not overly seasoned like other places do. Their pozole was really good too. The meat was falling off the bone and the portion was just right. After finishing their food, we ordered three more tamales: beef, another chicken with green sauce, and another cheese and rajas. Our favorites were the chicken, rajas, and pork. Our hearts and tummies were happy. The people working there were so warming and inviting and kept making sure we didn't need anything else. We also tried their jamaica (hibiscus) and horchata drinks. You can taste that the horchata is homemade. Unlike most Mexican joints, the horchata wasn't overly sweet, which I appreciated. You definitely need to try this restaurant. I know I've found my go to tamal place.

"Green chicken" tamale
Becca E.

I don't know if I got a bad batch or what but these are the driest tamales I've ever had in my life. I ordered 2 cheese and 10 chicken for like $49 and they are the biggest waste of money ever. So dry. No sauce. Barely any meat. And there's chunks of potato in them?! Do not waste your time or money coming here. So bummed because I was bragging about going and getting these at work and this is what I ended up with. I don't even feel right giving them to other people to eat, they are that awful.

Tacos de asada
Jocelyn R.

I thought the tacos de asada were pretty good. Unfortunately they don't have chorizo. The tables de raja were alright. The service was quick and ate staff was super friendly.

Never M.

Been coming here for Christmas tamales last few years. Seems like they were trying to skimp this year. Where's the meat? Mostly just masa though the whole tamale. Disappointing. Have to find a new place if this is the direction they are headed.

Beef and pork tamales
Dom T.

Oh my God I'm so happy I found my spot for tamales! I ordered the beef and the pork and they both are so delicious!!!! The Jamaica drink is really good too. There are tons of parkings. And both of the girls are so nice and helpful!!! My favorite place for tamales from now on It's worth my drive!! Thank you so much!!!

Carnitas and chorizo plate
Elisa S.

I feel like tamale season is basically upon us, so I stopped by to try this place out. I gotta say I was pleased with their cheese and chicken tamales. I also had their carnitas plate which was pretty good, but I feel like they specialize more in their tamales. The service itself was great, and it was such a cute little establishment to enjoy a meal in.

A slightly different masa but moist and flavorful.

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Reviews are generally positive. People highlight the moist, flavorful tamales, friendly staff, and a clean and inviting space. Drinks like horchata and champurrado are also well-liked.

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Incredible tamales across the board! Our sons love them and my youngest doesn't eat anything!!

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Delicious food and great service, the salsa is great too!! I had the tamales de res for reference .

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Great tamales and they offer other type of Mexican antojitos but their focus are fresh daily tamales.

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Tamales are moist and delicious they have enough meat in the chicken, pork, and beef tamales.

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The tamales were delicious only negative thing I have was a salsa was, bland it had no kick to it

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Always lovely tamales. We also order every Christmas Eve (we do pop in and order in advance)

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10 months ago

Wonderful Tamales the MASA is very tender and very flavorful lovely family highly recommend!

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Great friendly service. And the food is great. The dining is very inviting and relaxed. Will definitely be coming back

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Ask the Community - Tamaleria Rincon Sinaloense

Are the tamales really spicy or on the milder side?

Hi there, The only spicy flavor we offer is the Cheese with jalapeño peppers.

Do the strawberry tamales actually taste like strawberry or are they just sweet with pink food coloring?

When do you start taking orders for Christmas Eve? I keep checking your website but no info.

Are they gluten free?

No, they are not.

Do they take phone orders? My call keeps going straight to voicemail

Yes very busy sometimes hard to get a hold of but I just keep calling

I have been trying to place and order . their voicemail has not been set up yet. Do they not answer their phones ,is this normal? Do they take pick up orders?

I was there last week and they were answering their phones, the lady behind me said that she had called ahead for her tamales so i will assume based of their convo that yes you can order to pick up. This was during the week when i was there around 5… 

How much is it for a dozen?

It's $27 now

Are the sweet corn tamales vegan?

Hello, no they are not. Thanks for your question.… 

Does anyone know what kind of cheese they use in their cheese tamales? I'm allergic to a certain type of cheese and don't want to try them without knowing if I'm allergic

Hello , it had the same ingredients and process that the Monterrey Jack Family of cheese. If you can eat that type , you should be good.… 

Do you use any type of pork in your masa? Such as lard? Many people including myself can't eat pork, whether it's for preference, religion etc.

love pork

Is the chicken green or red sauce?

Green Sauce

How much is the dozen?

Hello, it is $18 plus tax , but click on the $2 coupon on the main Yelp Page on the purchase of a dozen of tamales or more.… 

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Habana - outdoor patio, late night dining and cocktails by the fire pit

Habana

4.1(6.1k reviews)
8.5 mi
•$$$
Hipster vibe
Outdoor seating

My husband and I came to Habana in Costa Mesa to celebrate our anniversary, and we had such a…read morelovely experience! We made a reservation ahead of time, and when we arrived, our table was decorated with rose petals and a cute anniversary card. Such a thoughtful little detail that made our celebration feel extra special! For food, I ordered my usual, the Ropa Vieja, and it's honestly a 10/10 every time! The meat is always packed with flavor, and their rice is literally my favorite! My husband ordered the New York steak, which was super buttery, tender, and seared to perfection. We also ordered a side of their Caribbean fries, and the dipping sauce was SO good! For drinks, my husband ordered El Cubanito, which was really good! I went with the Agua de Coco, which literally comes served in a coconut! I also ordered a shot of their Havana Club Añejo to go with it, and I loved the combination. Definitely something I would order again! Overall, such a wonderful experience! Between the delicious food, drinks, and the thoughtful anniversary setup, it made our evening feel even more special. Habana continues to be one of my favorite spots, and I would absolutely recommend it, especially for a date night or special occasion!

Have not been here for many many years. Came here for brunch with friends and it was as I…read moreremembered. Except for the 50.00 steak and eggs. That took me by surprise. It's s good place. It's a fun place but not for those prices. Service was efficient and friendly. We dat in the patio, was not too crowded. It has r changed that much. The cafe con leche was delicious. Ordered two. They brought to go cup cause I couldn't finish the second one.

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Habana - Outdoor patio

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Birrieria & Pupuseria Jalisco - Revuelta pupusa and fruit water

Birrieria & Pupuseria Jalisco

4.3(170 reviews)
3.3 mi
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I've been coming here for years, and it's a fantastic mom-and-pop spot for delicious homemade…read morepupusas. The restaurant itself is a bit run-down and small, so I usually order takeout. The food is always packaged well and still warm by the time I get home. The bean and cheese pupusas are a 10/10, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and generously sized. The curtido is the perfect complement and really brings the whole meal together. The caldo de res is another standout. The portion is large enough for two meals and comes with all the traditional accompaniments, including freshly made tortillas. If you're looking for authentic comfort food and great value and sweet attentive owners, this place is definitely worth a visit.

What can I say but to begin with the customer service is on point courteous staff and in doubt they…read morecan recommend anything from their menu, please be aware only closed on Tuesdays parking can be hectic depending what time you go and as well seating very small but they best My regular to order is combo pupusas revueltas with rice and beans but boy those pupusas and cheesy very well portion on meat not greasy but is worth the trip their curtido fresh and their salsas too, do yourself a favor don't order a soda and please get their signature Agua De Fruta you won't regret and won't disappointed it is the best thing to drink while you eat but hands down is a little gem consider is near downtown Santa Ana which is filled with all restaurants also you help support small business they do take cash or card

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No es pan francés es pan de hot dog

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Chilaquiles with steak

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Kalaveras - Carnitas tacos

Kalaveras

4.5(1.5k reviews)
1.9 mi
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Went to Kalaveras in Orange with a friend and had a really good experience!…read more I ordered the trio enchiladas, which were really good! My personal favorite was definitely the mole enchilada. My friend ordered the carne asada plate, and everything looked so delicious! We also tried their margarita flight, which was really good! The cucumber margarita was hands down my favorite. We loved it so much that we ended up ordering another flight with just cucumber margaritas! The atmosphere was really nice, with good music playing that wasn't too loud, so we could still enjoy our conversation. The service was also fast and friendly, which made the experience even better! Overall, a really nice spot to grab some food and drinks with friends. I'd definitely recommend checking it out!

I hate having to write this because I've been to Kalaveras in Orange many times and have always…read moreenjoyed it. That's what makes this experience even more disappointing. A group of us came in and spent around $500. We ordered several appetizers and shared different plates because everything looked so good. I personally ordered the tacos gobernador. That night and the next day was awful. I started vomiting, had severe diarrhea, missed work, and my child also got sick after eating. Because of what happened, I called the restaurant to let them know and make them aware. I wasn't expecting an argument--I just wanted them to take the situation seriously. But I was being confused for someone that had already called earlier that day with the same problem. I felt completely brushed off. The response I received was basically, "Thanks for your comment." When I spoke with a supervisor he came across as aggressive and made me feel like I wasn't even allowed to express my concerns about what happened. As a regular paying customer, that was incredibly frustrating. I'm not saying restaurants don't have challenges or that mistakes can't happen. But when customers spend hundreds of dollars, we deserve quality food, proper food safety practices, and to be treated with respect when we report a serious issue. Whether this was a food handling problem or cross-contamination, my experience should have been taken seriously instead of dismissed.

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Kalaveras - Cool bar area and good music

Cool bar area and good music

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3 Quesa - Birria Tacos

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Flor De Oaxaca - Chips&Salsa

Flor De Oaxaca

4.4(189 reviews)
3.9 mi
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If you want a little taste of Oaxaca without leaving Santa Ana, Flor de Oaxaca is the move…read more We ordered a platter that basically said, "Why choose one thing when you can eat EVERYTHING?" It came with memelas, quesadillas, tasajo, chorizo, chicken taquitos/flautas, and everything was delicious. The mole though... SO good. They even bring you chips with mole to start, which should honestly be dangerous because I could've filled up on that alone. Their red salsa is SPICY .. the kind where your mouth says "stop" but your hand keeps going back for more. We also tried the agua de jamaica and maracuyá, both really refreshing and really good. What made the experience even better was the people. Everyone was incredibly kind, and there's such a warm Oaxacan, family-style feeling to the restaurant. You can feel the love in the food. Definitely coming back. Come hungry... and maybe emotionally prepare yourself for that red salsa. ESPAÑOL: Si quieren probar un pedacito de Oaxaca sin salir de Santa Ana, tienen que venir a Flor de Oaxaca. Pedimos un platillo que básicamente decía: "¿Para qué escoger una sola cosa si podemos probar TODO?" Traía memelas, quesadillas, tasajo, chorizo, taquitos/flautas de pollo y todo estaba delicioso. Pero el mole... otro nivel. Desde que llegas te sirven chips con mole y, sinceramente, con eso ya me podían haber conquistado. La salsa roja también está BRAVA de esas que enchilan sabroso y uno dice "ya no más"... mientras agarra otro chip. También probamos el agua de jamaica y la de maracuyá, las dos muy ricas y refrescantes. Y aparte de la comida, la gente es súper amable. Se siente ese ambiente cálido, muy oaxaqueño y familiar. La comida sabe como si estuviera hecha con cariño, y eso se nota. Definitivamente regreso. Vengan con hambre... y con respeto para esa salsa roja.

We stopped by Flor de Oaxaca for a Friday night dinner. It's a very small, family-run spot with…read morejust a few tables, which gives it a cozy, personal feel. They had live music playing while we ate, which added a really nice touch to the overall ambiance. For dinner, we ordered an enchilada dish, another entrée, and some horchata. They have a variety of traditional Oaxacan dishes on the menu, including mole. Taste-wise, the food wasn't amazing or standout for me personally, but it was decent. The horchata was also just okay--nothing spectacular, but it paired fine with the meal. While the food itself didn't entirely blow me away, the service was very good and the family running it is lovely. Overall, it was a decent experience if you're looking for a small, welcoming neighborhood spot with live music!

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Flor De Oaxaca - Quesadilla (homemade tortilla)

Quesadilla (homemade tortilla)

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El Habanero - Fish and asada tacos

El Habanero

4.1(583 reviews)
4.2 mi
•$$

Great spot for burritos. I haven't tried anything else there. I had lunch there twice in two weeks…read more The first time I got a chicken burrito. It was delicious. The second time I tried the chile relleno burrito. It too was delicious. And I really like their salsa bar. Great salsas. The service was as good as any other small taco joint. If I had complaints, it's the usual. No AC and no fountain drinks (namely Coca Cola products). And it was pretty dang hot these past few weeks. But I'm gonna go back. The food is awesome here.

Found this place a little while back and honestly so glad that I did…read more Food is fresh. Quite an eclectic menu with items I don't typically see at other places. They have the huitalacoche (corn fungus) quesadilla that I really enjoy as well as their pupusa loroco y queso. Trying out their Lengua taco and taco jaracho which I have been eyeing for a while. All their food is tasty, made fresh. All bursting with flavor. Salsa bar is probably one of my favorites having literally a salsa made for every kind of taste bud. Don't let the small restaurant deceive you. Small restaraunt but with bit flavors. The tortilla made with the quesadilla is nice and soft but with a good chew to it. Tastes like a homemade corn tortilla versus flour. The cheese is rich and has a wonderful pull to it. The lengua is extremely tender, little skimpy on meat portion, but overall good taco. The jarocho taco which is basically a shrimp taco on a cheese crusted tortilla is excellent. Service is what you would expect at a ma and pop shop. The cashier was patient enough to explain to me what a jarocho taco was and also spoke English which was nice for me. Last time I dined I just used butchered Spanish and got by with that but thats on me with practicing more Spanish.

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El Habanero - Salsa bar

Salsa bar

El Habanero - Carne asada fries

Carne asada fries

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