Rincón Criollo

Cuban restaurant · Corona

Rincón Criollo

Cuban restaurant · Corona

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40-09 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11368

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Family-run spot serving Cuban classics like lechon asado (roasted suckling pig) since 1976.  

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40-09 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11368 Get directions

rincon-criollo.com

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40-09 Junction Blvd, Queens, NY 11368 Get directions

+1 718 458 0236
rincon-criollo.com

$$ · Menu

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Jul 9, 2025

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"Rincón Criollo, a family-owned Cuban restaurant in Corona, Queens, will close on August 31. The restaurant has been open on Junction Boulevard since 1976, originally under the brothers Jesus Rene and Rodobaldo Acosta. Eater’s critic once called it “the best Cuban restaurant in town.” Esther and Rudy Acosta, who took over the restaurant from their great uncles in 2011, attributed the closure to the pandemic in an interview with the City earlier this month: “We never fully recovered from COVID,” they said." - Luke Fortney

NYC’s ‘Best Cuban Restaurant’ Is Closing After 47 Years - Eater NY
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"This Corona old timer (founded 1976), decorated with photos recalling pre-Castro days, is now doing its elegant take on Cuban cuisine for takeout and delivery. It is quite simply the best Cuban restaurant in town, as evidenced by the piquant picadillo (ground beef and green olives) or the magnificent, onion-littered chicharron de pollo (garlic-smeared, bone-in fried chicken). Delivery: seamless.com, grubhub.com" - Robert Sietsema

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John McCarthy

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A great neighborhood place! This is our second time at Rincon criollo. We went there after coming back from JFK and we wanted to get some delicious Cuban food in Queens. As always, the service was prompt, courteous, friendly, and attentive. We ordered and appetizer of croquetas which were excellent and we then ordered our entrees of chicken breast, steak, fish, and ropa veja. Each dish came with black beans and white rice plus there were also two orders of plátanos. We finished it off with flan and Cafe Con leche. Everything was delicious as always. Highly recommended.

Sammy Weisgal

Google
I arrived 30 minutes before they closed. They still sat me and allowed me to choose the any unoccupied table. It was very hard to make a decision as everything looked so good on the menu. I decided to order an assortment of things to try. Ham croquettes: these were amazing. While fried they were incredibly light and crispy. Sweet plantains: good not great. The flavor was sweet and the texture was great however they were not hot. Tostones con ropa vieja: these were a winner. The tostones nice and crunchy complimenting the tender and flavorful roja vieja. This place is really good I highly recommend. *Beware that they only accept AMEX or cash. They do have an atm inside.*

Chol Kim

Google
The food is rich with flavor. The oxtail is stupendous, reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. Paella was delicious lots of seafood and meats. Got to call ahead to order the paella, takes time to cook. Service was great, friendly warm. We had a special birthday celebration as well. Overall great time with friends.

SteakEm All

Google
Great friendly service that understood my choppy Spanish. We got the Ropa Viejo, oxtail, roast chicken, fried chicken, picadillo, and Cubano sandwich. For the sides we got fries, sweet plantains, tostones, yucca, and bacon rice with beans. Everything came out nice. Love the oxtail and ropa viejo. Only the roast chicken and the fried chicken was dry. Overall a delicious meal that we finished with flan and tres leche cake. We will be back.

Jazmin Jurado

Google
Food was delicious it is authentic Cuban Food. I've been coming to this restaurant in all the stages of my life. Ive returned after many with fellow coworkers. I do remember it a bit bigger, I guess your perspective changes from childhood. I order the Shrimp with garlic sauce and rice with black beans, nice portions and price point. Update 2022: Still the best Cuban🇨🇺 food in Queens, NYC.

Vivianne Barretto

Google
The service at this longstanding Cuban restaurant is good. The prices are reasonable. The food is good but not to the same level as it was many years ago. Also they only offer Sangria , Wine and Beer, as far as alcohol is concerned. It is still a good place to go with family and friends.

sio039

Google
This place is dear to our hearts, we have many happy memories here. Great CUBAN atmosphere, Excellent Cuban food. Enjoy it now, before they move to their new location.

Johanna Santamaria

Google
Love this place, been coming here for years and it always feel like the 1st time... the birthday dance, that guys is amazing. Super recommend if you want true authentic Cuban food. Just as an advice if your going to order Arroz con pollo (chicken and rive) you have to order it as soon as you get there it takes an hour to cook YES that's right they make it on the spot so just imagine how delicious it is!