El Rinconsito | Bellevue

This Mexican food place was recommended, but my experience was totally different. I thought the place was big and had authentic Mexican food, but the quality was just OK. I like that they have many different options and that they have good desserts too. They didn’t have Jarritos sodas but another brand. The place was pretty clean and the service was good. We were disappointed by the quality of the food and while the service was good, it was slow. I’ll have to give it another try to see if I have a better experience.

Great taco joint. Food is an excellent price and full of flavour. The servings are big. The salsa bar has s variety of temperatures so you can get just the right heat.

Overall, El Rinconsito is a good restaurant and most of the food we had was tasty and enjoyable. But two things were a real disappointment. First, the French fries. They were clearly frozen, basic supermarket fries. For a restaurant with such good food, this feels lazy. Potatoes cost almost nothing — why not make fresh, house-made fries? Second, the “fried ice cream.” This was honestly shocking. It was not fried at all — just a scoop of ice cream rolled in cornflakes. That feels misleading. The place is nice and the rest of the food is genuinely good, which makes these details even more frustrating. Small things like this really affect the overall experience.

The food at El Rinconsito was pretty good — the tacos had nice flavor and the rice and beans were decent. However, the cleanliness really needs improvement. The table and dining area didn’t feel very well maintained, which affected the overall experience. Good taste, but the hygiene could definitely be better.

The food was absolutely delicious! Very authentic and well made. I had the enchiladas and lengua tacos. The service was also very fast, especially given how busy the were. I will definitely be back!

​Don't even think about claiming you know the best Mexican restaurant until you've been here. This place feels more authentic than Mexico itself. ​The moment you walk in, the vibrant atmosphere and incredible smells transport you south of the border. But the real star is the food. Just look at these tacos—perfectly griddled tortillas holding a generous pile of savory, slow-cooked meat, topped with a fresh mix of cilantro and onion. The roasted jalapeno and onion on the side add a perfect smoky kick. ​And the salsa bar? It's a work of art. From mild to fire-hot, there’s a salsa for every palate, each one bursting with fresh, complex flavors. The deep red and green sauces are standouts. They don’t just serve a sauce; they serve a full spectrum of flavor. ​Every bite is a testament to genuine, heartfelt cooking. This isn't just a meal; it's an experience. If you’re serious about authentic Mexican food, you owe it to yourself to come here.

Picked up an order from El Rinconsito a couple of weeks ago! I got the Chipotle Enchilda with chicken and it was delicious! The portion size is not too big, I would say it's perfect for a meal for a single person. My boyfriend got the chicken tacos and they were also very yummy. They seemed very clean and were not overwhelming taste-wise. I was a really big fan of the food we got from here and I would love to come back sometime soon! The service was great, everyone is very kind. The atmosphere is very homey and it felt very cozy inside. I'm from Atlanta so it was nice to see the Coke rep <3 I will be back! :)

One of my favorite go to Mexican restaurant. The food is fresh and tasty with pretty decent portion sizes at very reasonable prices. Also one of the few restaurants that are open till late around the Bellevue area. 10/10 recommended.

After a late night of working and studying, I was so remiss in watching the clock that I didn't realize how much time had flew. However, the thought of going to Taco Bell or McDonald's for the 5th time in a row had me feeling queasy. Luckily, I found this place in an assuming plaza off of 140th that I was surprised to see quite a few people at so late at night. I ordered the carnitas plate and tacos and was pleasantly surprised at the portion size and flavors. I'd highly recommend mixing up your meat orders and going for the taco special. Overall, a cozy diner that has a relatively simple menu, but comfort food. On weekends, even after the bars have all closed and your mother has locked you out of the house because it's past 2 am, you can count on this place to have some good street style Mexican food.

Stopped in for a late lunch. Their portions are very big. We ordered a chile verde burrito and spilt the burrito and still had some left overs They offer 4-5 different salsas in a self serve area along with sliced fresh red raddish, lime wedges and pickled carrots and jalapeños. The burrito was tasty and there was plenty of meat and sauce poured over the burrito The prices are reasonable for their portions. They also offer "specials" Would definitely recommend trying this restaurant.

If they're connected with the Alderwood location...it would make sense why I love these businesses! And it would speak volumes about the quality and service of them both. I got the 5 Tacos combo and wifey got the 2 Birria meal only. Al Pastor (I think its actually adobada) and its always been amazing! Their birria was good and every place is slightly different. I like it here because the consume isn't as oily/fatty as other places. You know the kind that can be good for cars. This one packed flavor and was perfect. I usually toss in the chopped onions and cilantro into the consume. So glad to see this place expanding and the manager talked with us telling us other locations opening up soon...love it! Love the touch of staff interacting with customers bringing that feel of unity.

Authentic food, reasonably priced. Casual dining place with little to no ambiance but place seems to be clean.

Stopped by El Rinconsito around 10 pm for a late dinner. The place was super busy and pretty noisy, but service was quick and smooth. We had to order at the counter and find our own table. We got 3 fish tacos and 4 chicken tacos. The fish was fried and crispy with good amount of slaw, and the chicken tacos were juicy with solid seasoning. Liked them both. Great spot for late-night eats.

Another local spot serving up great tacos late at night! They have a big menu with lots of different tacos and meal deals. I got the carne asada and al pastor and they were super tasty. Their meats were well seasoned and paired great with the tortillas that they make in house. The food was also super affordable as well! This is epitome of a late night bite - good food, cheap and easy to eat. Tacos: Carne Asada and Al Pastor Tacos

We came here to redeem some free tacos because of the Sounders game we had gone to the day before. They allowed us to pick from 3 different meat choices so we got chicken and spicy pork. We liked that the salsa and condiments had ample ones to choose from. The tacos themselves weren't bad either. The manager walked around and checked on the different tables a few times during our visit to make sure everything was good.

Great Mexican food, and seems authentic (though I am not an expert). They were even making handmade tortillas! though I don't think the enchiladas I got came with them. I got the enchiladas plate - I really like that you can choose a different filling for each of the 3 enchiladas. The tongue was most expensive, but also the best - very tender. The plate came with rice and beans, which made the meal overall quite filling and satisfying. I did appreciate the salad bar too - the salad and pickled carrots were tasty, and getting some different salsas was fun. One of my friends got a pollo asado plate which seemed very good value - only 11? dollars! I will probably try that next time.

Amazing mexican food Real mexican food, not the american processed mexican food Clean bathroom also!

Even though an instance of a fast food Mexican chain of restaurants, El Rinconsito - Bellevue turned out to serve really good Mexican classics, using deliciously marinated meats, fresh vegetables, and an awesome salsa bar. Translating to 'Little Corner' in English, El Rinconsito - Bellevue is one of fourteen locations operating in Washington state, with the first in Kent opening in 1997. The set-up is similar to other fast food places: you stand in line while perusing the menus above, and then place your order with the cashier, pay, then find a seat. After a few moments, the food will be delivered to you. This gives you time to grab salsa and accompaniments from the salsa bar. I followed the advice of my dining locals and ordered the Enchiladas Mexicanas platter with choice of meat $14.98 (I chose buche, which I THOUGHT was pig head, but ended up being pig stomach (tripe)....big difference...was wondering why none of it had muscle fibers...just tender, slightly chewy offal). I still liked it (and now can say I've eaten pig stomach). It was covered in green sauce, with corn tortillas folded over the generous amount of meat, with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, and chihuahua cheese crumbles. It came with a good dollop of refried beans, and some decent mexican rice. None of it was too heavy, and I ended up not needing any of the salsas I had grabbed from the bar. One of the salsas was orange so figured it was the hottest, but later realized all of it was pretty mild, with the pico de gallo being the hottest (since it had pickled jalapenos in it). My daughter's taco plate came with a drink, and she wanted me to try the mandarin Favorito brand of soda. It was good..couldn't tell if it used cane sugar instead of corn syrup, but since made in Mexico, assuming so. Was trying to decide if better than Jarritos...couldn't decide. The restaurant will bus the reusable plates, so it was easy to leave once we were done. Everything was fast...this would be a good place for a quick lunch. From their website: "Our tasty recipes prepared with quality ingredients at reasonable prices". I completely agree. It was great.

All I got to say is VIVA LA MEXICO! very good quality of food, especially their tacos. Clean restaurant prices are okay. It's a very fast and quick bite type of place. You will not be disappointed. So I go there every now and then. Customer service could be better. The ladies that work there usually active. I do want to ask them on a date but all I want is just to see if my order's ready lady. So they should really teach their staff to properly condone themselves. I especially want to point out mister pedrito, Juan, Jose, Pablo pancho and Javier that are working in the back doing a great job feeling. All of the Bellevue, this is the best aquarium, just because of those ninja turtles. Don't worry, guys. Ice is not coming because if I It's not you, then.We will not have tacos like this

This place is a bit rough around the edges. The food is fine enough--or was before they raised their prices significantly. Based on my last experience I will be looking elsewhere for Mexican in the area. One adult and two kids each with a standard dish and a drink came to ~$50 before tip. Dishes can be made a combo with a drink for $1.50 or so. I placed my order, added a drink for each of us, and then realized I had been charged $2.50 or so for each drink despite ordering the combo. I brought this to the attention of the manager, who did the math and said, "it's only about a dollar difference,"--expecting me to walk away. No acknowledgement, no offer to correct it, no apology. I had to ask for a refund, and the manager was visibly annoyed. The guy that took my order was not friendly or helpful, and normally I would not care, but in asking me if I wanted everything on my torta, he added avocado for an upcharge of $2.99 without telling me about the charge. Nothing annoys me more than being overcharged. Between the prices going up significantly since our last visit about a year ago, the shoddy customer service, and lack of transparency, I will be looking elsewhere for Mexican in the area.

So recently, our order from here, maybe two or three weeks ago on a Sunday I got myself some Menudo. I ordered it from Uber eats and when I got it, the tribe was very thin and I never had like that before and it was very nasty and bland as well too, though I was very disappointed that it would taste it like that right there and I only got one piece of the tribe that was regular size and not super thin cause it made me lose my appetite so I will not be ordering from this place

This is a very generous dish, and very delicious. I was not expecting the size I have to admit. I chose it because I am not happy with the tacos bundle which is going on, where you have to take a soda that I am not drinking. Yummmmmy. And the service is always always friendly and a very efficient. Gracias.

The food here always hits! I love all the El Rinconsitos, the food is always flavorful and the portions are good. The only thing I will say about this particular location is that the portion is smaller, relative to other El Rinconsito branches. The staff is always nice and ready to help. It's like a diner vibe, but very inviting and great atmosphere to just sit, eat, and gossip with your friends!

Being from SoCal, I miss my favorite Mexican restaurants. I especially miss places like El Pollo Loco and Juan Pollo. So when I saw they were advertising Pollo Asado here, I had to give it a try. Here is my review: Pollo Asado 1/2 Chicken Plate is $19.28. The chicken was served with a very crispy skin, but appeared to have been flattened as if it were cooked in a press of some sort, and not rotisserie. Decent flavor, but was very dry. Plate comes with rice, beans and a side salad. Rice and beans were cold, and the salad was decent size, but had maybe a tablespoon on ranch dressing plopped in the center of it. Corn tortillas tasted home made, and were much larger than a typical corn tortilla. Very tasty. The salsa bar did not disappoint. Pickled carrots were delicious , and the chipotle and avocado salsa were very good. Staff were friendly enough, however, I did order a bottle of water, and when I noticed it wasn't brought out with me meal, I was told I needed to pick it out of the refrigerator in the lobby. I wish the lady at the counter had pointed that out at the beginning. Overall: 3 stars. I'll be back to try other dishes, but sad to say the Pollo Asado was disappointing.

Highly recommend the asada fries. They were crispy with a lot of toppings. I will say, I wasn't the biggest fan of the guacamole, and I also don't like pickled jalapeños but it was still pretty good. Their birria tacos are just the birria meat filling with plain tortillas, not grilled and no cheese. They have a toppings station where you can get limes, lettuce, salsa, and radishes and season your food. I honestly couldn't really taste the difference between most of the salsas, but they were all good! From what I remember, I would say the dark red one had the strongest flavor and my favorite was the light green. I think the overall cleanliness could be improved, and the waiters seemed too busy to talk to you unless you went up to them (they didn't give us utensils) but I would definitely go here again. 11/24/2024

Last time I left a review, it was my 2nd time, and I predicted that I would return many times. Now that I've almost been here 30 times, I can confidently say that El Riconsito knows how to make consistently delicious food. We absolutely love coming here. Friendly service, food takes about 10 minutes to come out, and the asada tacos and enchiladas are staples here. This is our favorite restaurant in the Puget Sound!

THE best quesa birrias!!! the flavor and crispness is EVERYTHING. great service and lots of seating!

2nd time getting this plate , they never disappoint, the food is always delicious and fresh . They recently remodeled it looks beautiful , I'm from California and this is the only place that can be similar, I love it here and it affordable . Staff is very friendly and it's very clean , when you go somewhere with the bathroom clean says nothing but good quality the value there own restaurant. I will recommend all my family and friends.

I tried El Rinconsito in Bellevue for the first time and I have to say the food was excellent! I hardly waited to dine in and people who served me were helpful and polite. I can see they really care about their customers. This place has a light and airy atmosphere lent to a very nice dining experience. The manager, Luis came by a few times to check in and make sure my experience was the way he wanted it. I definitely recommend El Rinconsito to anyone ready for what I believe to be an authentic Mexican food casual dining experience.

This is one of the best Mexican/TexMex place I have found In Washington. As a hispanic transplant from Dallas Texas finding a hood TexMex location has been hard, lots of Cali Mex here but TexMex is a harder find. EL Rincinsito hit alot of the back home feels I was looking for. Got the Barria Quesdilla, bean burrito and bowl of Mundo with a horchata to dink. Everything was delicious! There is a wonderful salsa/condiments counter with all the extras you need; cilantro/onion, lime, pico, diffrent salsas. The only thing I wish they had was free chips to go with it. Over all I highly recommend.

This is a good fast food Mexican joint! As soon as we walked in, it was lively and there were a lot of people here but food was fast to arrive. You order at the counter, take a number, and food is brought to your table. Ordered the 4 taco and drink special for $9.99. I liked that it came with a grilled onion and jalapeño! The tacos were a little too greasy for me but still really yummy. Favorite was the asada by far. Definitely a good late night spot for drunchies hahaha.

Taqueria El Rinconsito is a basic, fast-food like Mexican chain, except with better food. They have multiple locations throughout WA. You order at the counter, and they bring you the food. The restaurant looks like a fast-food place, so this is not quite a date-night place. Service was ok, with minimal contact except the guy at the counter and the person delivering the food. The salsa bar wasn't consistently filled. The scooper was missing from one of the buckets. There were plenty of pickled veggies. While they have the usual plated meals, we opted for street tacos. On the menu, they push hard for the combos that come with the Favoritos soft drink. Neither of us like sugary soft drinks, so we asked about ordering the tacos by themselves. Yes, it can be done. For the online ordering, it is near the bottom. Between the two of us, we tried Adobada (spicy pork), Asada (steak), Champinones (mushrooms), Pollo (chicken), and Carnitas (fried pork). All were $2.32 each except the steak at $2.93. None of them stands out, but it was a reasonably good meal for a low price. If we feel like having street tacos again, we will return. Maybe the salsa bar will be in a better condition next time.

Came here for lunch and to kill some time while my car was being serviced. Unfortunately, it was lunch rush of a decent size. I almost didn't have a spot to sit and eat as it was that crowded on a Weekday afternoon. No kidding the line was out the door and there were two staff were taking orders. So go with one of my favorites of this cuisine - De mole enchiladas - mole enchiladas sauce, cheese, sour cream. A little over and a few extra dollars for a one of their "Favoritos" sodas. I don't recommend. They're like low level Jarritos, get a glass bottle coke instead if need be. The food itself itself was plentiful and filling, but lacked kick I've had from other Mexi spots, both around Seattle and back East which had great flavor. My impressions are that El Rinconsito is fast prep to keep up with the demand as well as the fact it's a mini chain as there are a few of these. So overall, an average Mexi style restaurant that relieve a slight itch for this type of fare.

I love me some tripas tacos, and I know I can always come get some here when I'm craving it. And I like that they open late. Service is quick and friendly. Their tripas tacos have always been good, although they didn't make it crispy once, and I always get it extra crispy. Their quesabirrias are also delicious.

I don't see many quick service Mexican restaurants with such an expansive menu. It's a great place to go for a good variety and it was a nice touch to have the salsa bar. There were even limes on the salsa bar, which is always fantastic. Everything was good, especially the flautas. All the salsas and sauces went well with the meal, including a variety of spicy levels. Overalls just a good experience with lots of food.

El Rinconsito never disappoint, but this time it did. My carne asada burrito had the worst meat ever, no way to chew that meat, too tough. One thing is to find a couple of tough pieces but this one was like 90% tough meat, apparently I hit the worst part of the cow, lol. Hopefully they do better next time, I have my hopes up.

5 stars for the food. Everything is amazing. We love the asada steak, the chicken, chips, salsa, beans. Oh it's just so good. (We have friends that moved to the area from Mexico and said el Rinconsito is the only place they will go, so with testimony like that, we knew it would be great.) Minus 1 for them not giving me everything I ordered. When I pointed it out, the lady wouldn't budge, and said I was wrong. I had zero energy to argue with her so I took my bag minus 2 items and left. It was very busy, and people were waiting. I'm guessing they were overwhelmed, but I'm considering placing 2 different online orders next time to make sure they include everything I ordered. I think with a big order, it's an easy mistake to leave things out. My daughter is the pickiest eater I've ever known and she said "this is so good, I want to come every Saturday!" As long as they give me what I pay for, I will be back weekly!

Coming here late on a Friday night, you will find the place completely full, blasting music, serving up the best food, and keeping the party going until 3am! I stopped in for a quesabirria combo supper, and did it hit the spot! You can order via app if you want to skip the line, but it moves pretty quickly regardless. I love that you will find people from all walks of life coming here for good Mexican food. Don't forget to hit up the free salsa bar!

It doesn't get better than this...I love the ladies on doordash/tortillas non verbal just smiles, good people. I get the burrito plate, enough to feed me for two days

Came here after having dry hard meat tacos at another place. It was packed with customers, but their ordering line and the way they serve customers is very efficient. And their customer service is great! I ordered 1 asada, 1adobada, 1 tripe, and 1 pigs intestines. All the tacos came with 2 tortillas, meat, cilantro and onion. You can also ask for grilled onion and a jalapeño. There's also a salsa bar with different types of salsa, radish, picked veggies (carrots, onion, etc). All of them tasted moist and had flavor. I think the ones I like the most are asada and tripe. I ended up ordering another 2 tripe tacos. It was delicious! Definitely coming back here!

Retro feels! The service is fast We ordered pollo aladiabla and adobada Tacos. I highly recommend the tacos. However, the pollo was pretty average! Next time I'm surely going for only tacos

Loved the salsas and the pork chili verde. The tortillas were also very nice. The mole didn't have much flavor. However, the refried beans were great! Half the chips were good, the other half were greasy. In general, a very good Mexican meal, which is hard to get in Bellevue!

Would not recommend this place for vegetarians since my curated veggie enchilada lacked veggies and taste. It was a mere buritto stuffed with cheese and caramalized onions and not sure if it was even cooked in a separate skillet. The place looked funky, retro and nice. The cashier was really friendly. The palce was filled with a lot of people during a late night drop-in too. Must be a hit with locals.

Lots of food choices, but none especially flavorful or fresh. A glimpse into the kitchen revealed a very large pot on the floor. Tables not bussed efficiently. This is more a quantity vs quality place. Lots of workers pop in for cheap take out.

The manager working tonight 8/15/25was incredible disrespectful and rude. The food is good. The service from the workers is usually good too. I guess this manager doesn't really care if he treats customer's with respect or not.

Everything is so delicious! The carne asada and lengua tacos, and chicken enchiladas were so fresh and delicious!! My go to taco spot!

Really close by to a grocery store we always frequent. Decided to order takeout one night and see what it's all about -- we found the food a little dry, but the salad was refreshing and a solid addition to the meal. I personally like making my tacos at home and might not come here over my own, but for a quick stop, solid. Not super memorable, but tasty!

Went to eat there late night while staying in Bellevue. Pretty decent restaurant serving fast tacos. Not bad price. Would recommend.

El Rinconsito has been on my radar for some time, as I'm always looking for some delicious Mexican food - had the opportunity to swing by on a Sunday night at around 8pm and gave this restaurant a try! Service is reasonably fast, as you first order at the counter and take a order number sign and then seat yourself - Our food took about 10ish minutes to get to us after we ordered. I got the Taquitos Rancheros with Beef, which was a decent amount of food as you can see from the picture. The taquitos themselves were tasty, had a crispy and flaky outer shell wrapped around the shredded beef - the beef itself was a little stringy and dry at some points, but the sour cream and guacamole helped remedy that. The rice and refried beans were good, as they were filling and had good texture complements to the taquitos. Overall, spent about $14 for the food, which is a decent price given the amount of food. I personally next time will probably order a burrito, as it looked like a more filling option on the menu, as I left a little bit hungry afterwards. The menu did look pretty extensive, so I would definitely like to revisit in the future to give the other options a try!

Opens 8am on weekends & 10am weekdays. Came early for breakfast and they were making tortillas. Freshly made ones are springy! There is a self-serve salsa bar to the right end of the cashier counter. Food Huevos en chili verde excellent chili verde sauce and refried beans but pork & my sunny side up eggs were a bit over cooked. Comes with small stack of flour or corn tortilla $11.69 4* 3 Eggs com Ham was more like an American breakfast but the ham wasn't the tastiest and hash brown weren't browned. $10.59. 2* Coffee there is no decaffeinated choice just regular despite them saying there was. Hotel level coffee. $3. 3* Service was fine but turned out the coffee I was told was decaffeinated was not and she let me have something from the drinks. Chose horchata which was ok albeit sweet. Located in a small building closest to and facing 140th Ave NE. -between NE 24th St and the 520 Hwy over

Very fast service. Reasonable prices. And the food is good. Nothing else to say but I am glad this place is around

We got there for late dinner, it's one of the restaurants that stays open late on weekdays and the food isn't bad and reasonably priced. We got several items, including tacos, enchiladas, fish and fried ice-cream. We liked the food and the service was good too.

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The veggie burrito was incredible! Coffee came a lil late, but tasted great as well. Service was pretty mediocre. There wasn't anything too special about the ambiance either

Food are always amazing. Service was good, the manager doesn't look happy tho. It was during lunch time, so it was pretty packed. We came in group of 9 ppl, their first time trying this place. Kinda hard to share some food with each other in a big group with a bunch of small table. We ordered 18 tacos, 6 asada, 6 biriya, 3 spicy pork, 3 chicken, 2 pork torta, 1 polo asado, 1 carne asada, 1 chips and guac, etc

Food is great but the service is terrible. Double charged our credit card and nobody wanted to refund our money. They keep saying manager is always out

Quality is going downhill. Looks like they probably ran out of beans so replaced beans with only rice in my veggie burrito. Do some quality control, it's sad to pay so much one burrito and get tortilla filled with rice.