El Rincon Restaurant

One of the most authentic Mexican brunch spots we have been at least ten times this year. Cafe de Olla and lemonade are a must try. All the caldos are perfection!! Even when there is a wait, it's worth it. Also fresh Pan Dulce and great service like you're at your Tia's.

Good for a trip to Mexico without crossing the border.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Oh my goodness 😳 carne Asad fries are the bomb 💣 I got the pan dulcet and the bottle coke but well worth the price

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chips and Frijoles, Carne Asada

Yeah el rincon!!!!! 🌮🔥
We were at the outlets and then got hungry and started looking around not as many options but did found this Mexican place and it was great and beyond! Sometimes the small simple places can give you amazing surprises!

First it’s at the border so you get real Mexican food the burritos are huge and they had horchata which is amazing! Super happy we found this gem! Recommended! Great service too! Gracias

Burritos are huge! And amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

small spot with ample servings in the heart of san ysidro. had the mole chilaquiles with chicken and 2 over easy eggs, very good, the cut tortillas were just the right amount of crispy... washed it down with the cafe de olla. a satisfying breakfast

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

I’ve been coming to El Rincón since it first opened, and I’ve always appreciated having a place in San Ysidro that highlights our community and culture. Unfortunately, my recent visit left me disappointed.
I ordered the Green Chilaquiles, and while the dish looked appetizing, the salsa was very bitter and lacked flavor. The chicken was also a letdown, it would have been much better shredded, but instead it had a lot of cartilage and bone, which really took away from the experience. My daughter ordered the Green Enchiladas and, sadly, she couldn’t finish them either. It makes me sad to say that the food no longer has the authentic touch it once did. Lately, it feels like more of the ingredients are coming from a can rather than being prepared fresh. As a San Ysidro native, I want to continue supporting local businesses, but it’s hard when the quality slips like this. On a positive note, the staff remains very respectful and welcoming, which I truly appreciate. However, when it comes to the food, I would suggest keeping other options in mind until improvements are made.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 5

The service was great. The food was okai nothing special. The red sauce is moatly tomato and the green sauce is pretty dicent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very autentic and good flavor. Good portions. A little loud at times, but that was just because people was talking, not the bussiness fault. Limited parking.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

been here multiple times.. always a great meal

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is a great place- very authentic and traditional food! The carne en su jugo was delicious!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good! Especially the chilaquiles! 😚

I was recommended a popular dish and I only had a few bites and didn’t like it. I was expecting fresh squeezed orange juice but it tasted like sunny D, I took two sips and hated it. I asked to please not be charge me the drink since it was 99% full the server said I have to pay for it. So I did. The bill was too much for food I barely touched. I gave it to my mom because she says we can’t throw it away. I don’t recommend eating here

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Muy pésimo servicio nunca me llevaron mi café ni el refill tampoco los chilaquiles bañados en aceite no pude comerlos y se lo mencioné ala mesera y solo dijo disculpa y yo sin comida y sin café a pero buen q me cobraron todo completo