El Rinconcito Café

"An essential Sal-Mex staple, El Rinconcito sells generously portioned burrito platters that come with all the fixings (guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream) and some of the best Spanish rice and refried beans in town. The burritos here are topped with melted mozzarella and Monterrey cheeses along with a red sauce. Order online." - Gabe Hiatt

"The narrow, Sal-Mex cafe near Mt. Vernon Square has helped customers nurse many hangovers over the years with hearty breakfast plates. The desayuno tipico is a Salvadoran breakfast composed of an egg scramble filled with tomatoes, peppers, and onions; a helping of refried beans; fried plantains; crema; crumbly Salvadoran cheese, and avocado, and two thick tortillas. All that comes for just $11.95, or $14.50 with the addition of Salvadoran chorizo. El Rinconcito also offers a huevos rancheros plate for under $10 ($12.50 with chorizo). It’s never too early to order a pupusa, either. Order takeout online starting at 10:30 a.m." - Lisa Ruland, Gabe Hiatt, Tierney Plumb

"The tiny, typically packed Salvadoran restaurant near Mt. Vernon Square has takeout pupusas, soups, combo plates, and Sal-Mex fare available for call-ins and online ordering." - Gabe Hiatt

"While most everywhere else in Shaw is trendy and expensive, El Rinconcito Cafe remains pretty much unchanged. It’s a traditional Sal-Mex restaurant that frequently fills up from breakfast to dinner." - Tim Ebner

"Spanish for “little corner,” this no-frills eatery specializes in chicharrones fritos — fried pork served with white rice, refried beans and veggies in homemade corn tortillas — for under $13. You have four different meats to savor, including multiple varieties of steak, shrimp, beef and chicken. Besides that, there are two locations for your pleasure — one in Mt. Vernon and the other in Columbia Heights. (see facebook for photos)" - Lenore Adkins