El Rinconsito | Seattle

We came here because of the high reviews and were very glad we did. The menu is bright and colorful and easy to explore. I was impressed with the selection of meat options. The portions are large. The staff was extremely friendly. The toppings bar was well stocked and everything was really fresh. We did not use the outdoor seating, but it was cool that they had two of the outdoor bubble seating areas. We did quite well getting everything to go so then when we didn’t finish, it was ready to rock. We highly recommend the fountain drink. The choices are delicious.

So happy to see El Rinconcito open! We came for a weekday lunch and loved how lively it was. The staff were very friendly, greeted everyone, and checked in during our meal. We split the 6-taco combo (3 asada, 3 al pastor) with beans and rice. Everything was delicious, and the ability to mix and match meats is a plus. The asada was the favorite for both me and my husband. The menu is huge with very reasonable prices, and the space is comfortable with plenty of seating, including outdoor dining pods. Parking could get a bit tight during busy times, but overall a great experience. Definitely recommend and looking forward to coming back!

Amazing experience, great customer service. I can't have dairy, and forgot to order my rice and beans without it. I went up after my order and they changed it promptly, and ensured they corrected my order. Brought my best friend for his first time, and the manager was very friendly, welcoming and even gave suggestions for salsas. 10/10 would recommend. And definitely will be coming back.

This spot is the old location of the Starbucks, which was vacant for a while after they pulled out. I'm delighted to see a small business here now. The food was shockingly good for such a humble place, and even though it's counter serve, the service was great. The prices are decent--not value-oriented but not outrageous. My only annoyance was how loud it is in there. They had music at a high volume AND the TV on full volume at the same time--so it was hard to talk. Good food--I'd recommend take-away.

It Finally opened up! Great Service and very friendly. I got the Quesabirria and it was heavenly! The meat was so tender! The outdoor sky dome patio was also really cool and unique addition for the Seattle Climate! I’m really excited to see where this place goes! I am excited for their hours as well as they will be open till 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Hopefully they continue to deliver the same level of food and service in the years to come!