El Rinconcito Authentic Mexican Food

191 San Felipe Rd Ste G, Hollister
(831) 630-5737

Recent Reviews

Pat O'Connell

Today we ordered set for over an hour no food this is the second time never going back .2 stars the food is good if it makes it to table

B S

Great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

ramos95023

Great food, somewhat pricey. Will charge extra for things like lemon. extra refills. Don't go as much now.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa

Joe Leon

I ordered the shredded beef enchiladas it was very good. Good service, good food also the cocktails are very good I recommend the watermelon margarita.

John Paul Dain

As they say, "we serve great food, not fast food" awesome fajitas!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Hill

This place is HORRIFIC. Read this before dining here. I'll explain why we have vowed to NEVER return.We have eaten here a dozen times in the last year. It started out decent enough to come back. But slowly, it's been getting worse and worse. We have always had horrific service here for dinner. Forget getting a refill on your water or getting a refill of chips and salsa. They "forget" every time. There have been times that we have had to ask for a refill on water four times before actually getting it. They are never extremely busy and by the time you finish this review, you'll understand why.The food is decent, when you receive what you are looking for. Vegan here: we do have to customize our options, which require a little more attention to detail from the cooks. I ordered a burrito, my wife ordered the loaded nachos. My burrito was simple: meat, rice and beans. I asked for it without the most expensive ingredients, meat and just for good measure, I also ask for no-cheese and no sour cream. My wife's loaded nachos come with meat, cheese, beans and guacamole. She asked for it without cheese, without meat, and no sour cream. She even asked if she could substitute out the meat for rice instead? No. That would be an additional $6. So no rice it was.What we received...... a plate of chips covered in cheese. My wife simply told the waitress that she asked for the loaded nachos without cheese and she argued back to tell her that loaded nachos were not even on the menu, which of coarse she verified with a menu and discovered that they were. Ultimately, she was able to receive what was ordered.What I received was a burrito full of beans and rice. Or so I thought..... until the 2nd bite where it was full of cheese.Okay, no big deal, they swapped it out and got me a burrito full of beans with very little rice. It was decent, no complaints but nothing to write home about for $11.What happened next is what made us say that we will NEVER return to this place, EVER. As we were sitting there, the teenage lady sitting right behind us began to throw up. It started with one. Then it happened again and almost seemed like it just wouldn't stop. All over the table, the floor, it was everywhere! For the record, they had just entered, so it wasn't caused by the restaurant by any means but how the restaurant handled it was beyond disgusting.They made the mother clean it up with napkins. They wouldn't clean it up. It took the mom 15 minutes, while others were still eating just a few feet away. This was not a mess for a napkin. It required multiple mops and bleach. The servers just hung around in the kitchen until the mess was cleaned up by the mom. No sanitation at all. That made us think about what other "accidents" happened on the table we ate at before, and around the restaurant. If they are not sanitizing the entire area with patrons present, how much less are they doing when nobody is watching? This place is on our "UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES" will we return.If you're thinking about Mexican food, please try any of the other 60 Mexican restaurants in town. La Villa De Jerez seems like a good option if you're looking for a recommendation.Vegetarian options: Non-existent! Vegan here and just like any Mexican restaurant, you are able to remove items. They usually will mess this up, so open your burritos before eating them. I've had them mess this up the previous 4 times in a row. They will not accommodate substitutions. They will only remove items.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Robert Hawkins

Quaint local Mexican restaurant with really great food. We ate on the patio, which was nice on a warm evening. They were very busy, so difficult for the servers.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Chile Verde, Chile Verde Plate, Quesadilla, Chips and Salsa, Burrito, Tamal Taco De Carne Asada Dorado Rice and Beans

Ken Mixter

This is probably the best Mexican food I've ever had. All 4 dishes the family ordered were both get reasonablr priced but also delicious. Even the mojito was good. So nice to actually be pleasantly impressed by a restaurant's quality.Kid-friendliness: Lots of families with kids

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Super Burrito

Roy Rosnik

A friend told me about this place. Said the Chili Rellenos were the best. She was right.So if you want a really good meal, good conversation with family and friends - eat here. If you want fast food- go somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Grace Camposeco

First time trying this little gem. It was delish! Food is fresh trastes great and the cantarito was on point. Clean and service was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Breyette Wright

Food was outstanding! Delicious, flavorful, and authentic.Good portions, nice atmosphere, and service was amazing.The only thing I have to complain about is the price. They are on the high end for prices.Overall I would come again on special occasions.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chile Verde

Paul Paulino

My $10 breakfast burrito might as well been a bean burrito. Mostly beans and no flavor. The only thing that saved the day was the red hot sauce that came with it. I do not recommend.

Johanna Gallo, Hollister Realtor

Had breakfast here! Great food and great service!

Lupe V.

Went there for dinner about a month ago and not happy with the horrible service. Food was good but its not enough to make me want to return again

Estevan Sahagun

Great, service and great food. My favorite restaurant in town.

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El Rinconcito Authentic Mexican Food

191 San Felipe Rd Ste G, Hollister, CA 95023
(831) 630-5737