Rincon Oaxaqueno

A great little place. The food was delicious! I don't think I've ever had real authentic Mexican food. This is very different from your usual texmex menu. Their mole is to die for! Both my husband and I loved our food. ❤️

Very good authentic oaxaqueno food the prices are reasonable for the amount of food they give you , omg and there horchata is sooo delicious there dessert are a must try ,

It is definitely one of the places where I ate best when I visited Los Angeles. Seen from the outside you would not give a dollar to the place, but if you go inside you will definitely get a lot of satisfaction from the cuisine.Instead of all the half chains that are present in the area here they cook genuine, and you can find typical Mexican food made at the moment. Very different tastes from Italian cuisine, but appreciable

The chicken mole tamale was amazing! We also had the tamale de raja and the barbacoa de chivo and everything was really good! Truly a hidden gem, phenomenal Oaxacan food in an unassuming little spot. ¡Todo fue tan delicioso!

the service is good, unfortunately it is in a place full of bums; which would lead one to assume it is a not so expensive place, but it is not; it is a middle class tourist trap in a lower class area; the quality of the food compared to the price leaves much to be desired. cold rice tasteless coffee tables a bit rickety

Highly recommend. One of the best restaurants I've been to in a long time. Super fast and kind service, wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, and tasty margaritas. I had the chicken tacos, and mango margarita. My only problem was I wish I had a bigger stomach. As someone who must have walked past this restaurant so many times, and now that I've finally tried it, it's my new favorite spot. 10/10

Visiting from out of state and this was one of the few places open past 9. The menu is definitely not a typical Mexican menu so we stuck with what we know. I was pleasantly surprised at how good the food was, we all shared with each other. Would I come back, probably not but still happy we found this place. Only problem was we sat outside as inside it was too small and the section we were at, the lights were out. I didn't mind but my husband did. Overall the host/waitress was friendly. Also a fee to pay with my debit card so we paid cash.

Went to this place for the first time, because I was tired of trying taco trucks with no flavors. I was told this place was fresh and great food. Well the person who recommended this place was right! Their carne Asada tacos were BOMB! The tacos burst with citrus flavors. Everything here is freshly made. The rice is flavorful and the beans are also delicious. The staff is very friendly. My recommendation would be to revamp the restaurant, because it’s out dated and old looking. Friday and Saturday they have $2.00 tacos so I will be coming back. This place definitely beats a taco truck by far. I definitely recommend this place.

such a bad choice. i am from oaxaca, i this place me feel ashame of it. i came back after 10 years. the taste was horrible. i ordered chilaquiles that was basically chips and saice. with some chese on it. and cofee. nasty taste cold coffee. more water than coffee. never offered cream or sugar. este lugar fue mi lugar favorito. no se que haya pasado pero me decepcioné. la comida fue una descripción total.

Ah legit Mexican breakfast I've waited my whole life for this! Breakfast nachos with sweet mole sauce, life changing Cafe de olla and delish food! I got the huevos rancheros it was so delicious I loved it! The staff were so friendly and the whole place was great with lots of outdoor sitting on their patio. Parking is available nearby sort of on the street.

Definitely a hole in the wall. I've always passed by and never thought to try it. A friend recommended that we go for breakfast to try it out. Super welcoming and attentive. The food was super fresh and delicious. I plan on coming back to try the dinner.

The only problem with this spot is the fact that I keep forgetting about it. I love this place more than most people I know. But alas, i have an ADHD and forget about people, places and things (all nouns I guess) unless they're right in front of me. Please go here. Enjoy a cold beer and a selection of something more unknown from Mexican cuisine. Look, if the food and chaotically random but cute decor don't bring you back, the lovely auntie running the place with nothing more than her warm presence and overall sweetheartedness will. I said what I said. Anyway, order the Huitlacoche and have fun, make new friends.

Oaxacan specialty food -- flavorful and different type of Mexican. A great switch up from normal tacos. I had a Talyuda (basically a Mexican pizza) and it was pretty good. The meats were good. Tequilas were solid and the Mole was the highlight of the meal. LClean and friendly staff !

My family and I wanted Mexican food. It had been awhile since we sat down and had chips and salsa guacamole a margarita. We were ready for it. None of that happened here. We came in sat down inside it was pretty empty slow day. In my head meaning food about to be fire cuz the cook has more time to spend on the orders. We got about 10 chips with a sweet mole sauce and cheese. I guess that's their salsa. It was ok, no pico de gallo salsa. Then I paid attention to the menu. Is Mexican food but is different because they are cooking from their regime. It was hard to order because of the different terminology thank goodness she took 20 min just to get our order. My partner order a Margarita $15 YO that's high. Hollywood crazy expensive.The bar was open so you can see the older lady just dumping a bunch of ice and somehow perhaps forgot to add the tequila it was just mix didn't taste the tequila. I got a fish but before I order I asked if it was fried and she said yes. Gosh I wish I had taken a picture. It was pale with no crust on fish very salty, over basic rice with a salad that looked sad that plate was $25 The only reason it doesn't get one star is the people they are nice. To pricey and eh not your traditional Mexican food, nothing was worth the price. Maybe that's my fault because that's a rule of mine. Never order fish at a new place it's always a hit or miss. Stick to the basics. Like my son did. He got a yummy goat soup with some delicious bread. Yes the soup was the winning dish.

Súper deliciosa toda la comida! As a visitor, I asked my brother to take me to some bomb mexican breakfast food and Rincón Oaxaqueño did not disappoint. We ordered chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, barbacoa, and everything was delicious. I regret not getting some memelas but I'll get one when I'm back!

I don't know that I've ever had true Oaxaca cuisine so can't speak to the authenticity, but I ordered the tamal mole which, of the tamals offered, was the one the waitress recommended. I love Mexican tamales, so perhaps it's a regional difference, but the tamal was wrapped in a square shape in some sort of leaf, not the squashed-cone rolled corn husk with an open end that I'm used it. Another difference was the masa here was so smooth, I questioned if it was masa! All previous experiences with tamales had at least a small bit of grittiness to the masa; I'm not sure know how I feel about this being so smooth -- it was definitely unexpected! Otherwise, the meat was tender. I'm used to mole having more of a kick, so was surprised by how sweet and not spicy the mole was. Not a flavor profile I particularly like. Our waitress was friendly, and cleaned off a different table to move us to so that I didn't have to sit with the sun in my eyes. Pay at the register.

I am in love - I finally found a Oaxacan restaurant that serves a mole that made my soul super super happy! I was so satisfied!! I highly highly highly recommend this restaurant. They serve big portions on a big plate! Muchas Gracias to Susana (the waitress) who took care of all things in restaurant. Taking order, serving, cleaning, and getting payment. Kudos to her !

Customer service was great. And food was excellent. Restaurant is clean and nicely decorated.

The food and service were great! And the place gave home vibes. Beautifully decorated.

Service food lacks flavor and expensive a plate of menudo is almost 20 dollars and barely any meat not worth it

If I could give 0 starts I would. Not sure if it was the manager or owner I spoke to, but he was very rude. I am an employee of a laundromat in the same shopping center and I had a homeless man locked himself in our restroom for over an hour. I went to the restaurant to explain what's going on and that I've called the police. I asked if I could use the restroom and was told I had nothing but excuses and needed a note to use the restroom. I can't eat anywhere that has people with such horrible morals.

It is with great sadness that I write this post. I've been in a the LA valley for many years. A repeat customer, someone who invites friends and family to this restaurant. Recently my family encountered a male man in the parking lot who caused a confrontation that was unnecessary who claimed to be the owner of the restaurant. He was very disrespectful cussed both me and my partner out. Threatened to call the police on us. Be weary. Will not be returning to this restaurant ever again.

Me encanto el lugar y la empanada de huitlacoche está bien pero el queso no tiene mucho sabor

Great attention by the Waitress Teresa Clean Restaurant .. every detail given in great amount for the soup i ordered. Colorful Traditional Relax Environment. Delicious Food no doubT. Gracias !!!!

The food is great! This spot is super authentic and I have yet to try anything on the menu that wasn't delicious. I looked at a lot of the negative reviews and they're all from people who seem to care more about the cost of the furniture than the quality of the food. Enfrijoladas con tasajo es mi favorito aquí. Mi esposa le gusta los tacos de barbacoa de chivo con consume. Perfecto cada vez

The Calda de Piedra alone gets 5 stars just for its quality, taste, and sheer theatricality. Imagine a bowl of broth with huge hunks of cod, langoustines, and giant prawns that get a super-hot rock dropped into the bowl to finish the cooking. Sounds cool, right? Pricey, but good and fun to eat. When we arrived this time, the owner was on the patio grilling up some beef for tacos, so we ordered some with a side of cactus salad. The chips and salsa were just as good as before, and the crowd was lively. My partner and I were happy to be the only gringos in the joint. If you love the cuisine of Oaxaca, you'll love this place. If you want regular, americanized, "tex-mex" style mexican food (with a lower-case "m"), then this is not the place for you. Only true afficionados of Mexican cuisine can appreciate what this unassuming and authentic Oaxacan restaurant has to offer. I loved it both times and I will be back.

Take my review with a grain of salt as this is my first time eating Oaxacan food. I was born in Guadalajara and I've never tried true Oaxacan food. I went with my wife's family who are from Oaxaca. The spot itself is small and cozy like. We went around 7pm and it wasn't busy. The manager who took our order was nice. Our food took a little while to come out. Not sure how many cooks they had that night but we only saw the manager and one other staff member that night. Now to the FOOD. I ordered one Bean & Cheese Memela and one order of Molotes. The Memela was pretty good. I could taste the pork fat that they add but other than that it tasted like a normal bean and cheese sope. The portion was bigger than I expected. My wife got the chorizo Melela and she thought it was good but it wasn't special. The Molotes were nothing special in my opinion. The masa was too thick and overpowering the filling of potatoes and chorizo. I couldn't taste any of the filling which was a bummer. I told my wife and she said that's her problem with Molotes and she has the exact experience every time. The rest of the family thought their food was ok.

Food was amazing, service was even better and the ambiance is calm a little quite so I played music on my phone.

Good flavor Little private place eating area Good for what ever you feel from soups to burritos

Lugar tan más asqueroso y bien caro el dueño se ve sucio lo vi picándose la nariz y aun así sirviendo comida el café de it's bien caro y bien chiquillo y ni sabor tiene jamás regreso así un lugar súper asqueroso y la comida ni se diga.....

One of the best unexpected finds in town!! My friend pretty much only eats at restaurants that are on the American Airlines dining program, and this was the only Mexican restaurant on the list for miles around. We had no idea what to expect. We pulled into the parking lot and it was practically empty. It's basically a house with a strip mall adjacent to it. We walked in and there were only a couple other people there. The TV was blasting a novella. It was like walking into someone's home. We started out with margaritas. They only serve wine and beer, so the margaritas are wine based. They are pretty sweet, as in sugary sweet. If you don't like sweet, go for a beer. The iced tea was cloudy, hard to tell if it's supposed to be that way. They serve complimentary chips covered with mole' and a little white crumbly cheese (not sure what kind). Now to the food. That's where this place totally UFCs it! First of all, this is not typical Mexican food that you'd expect to find in most Mexican restaurants. It's food from the Oaxaca region in southern Mexico. It's a very extensive menu full of things I hadn't heard of, but there are pictures that help a lot. You can find things that are very familiar such as a burrito and taquitos, but you really owe it to yourself to order one of their specialty dishes that are native to Oaxaca. I had the Tasado Con Hongos Encebollados, $14.95. It's thinly sliced beef cooked with mushrooms. It was off the charts delicious. It comes with rice, beans, and salad. I'm a big eater and I could barely finish. The quality of the food is excellent. I highly recommend trying this most savory delight. See my picture of it, you'll probably want to head over and grab yourself a plate for yourself. My friends played it safe and ordered a shrimp burrito and some taquitos. They enjoyed them, but I clearly had the winner of the dinner. See what happens when you play it safe? You miss out on something great!! Don't expect anything fancy, or super spotless. To me, it adds to the charm. It's not pretentious, but with food this good, it doesn't have to be.

My family is from Oaxaca, and this restaurant is one of my favorites. Their tlayuda is so so good. And the service is so friendly. It's a hidden gem, my sister and I come here whenever we've had a bad day, its always a satisfying experience. I was reading through the posts and it seems a lot of the people who give less than high reviews have just genuinely never tried or are familiar with oaxaquen food. This place is really tasty.

Brought my family to Rincon Oaxaqueno Restaurant a couple times and all I have to say is my family and I enjoyed your delicious food. Thank you for giving us great service!!

I always do my laundry in the same shopping center and never tried the food here.. But today, I was hangry, irritable and starving.. Didn't want to leave my FBZ gear (that was hanging up air drying) alone, so I popped in AND howdy bob howdy, i'm glad I did.. Ordered taquitos and it was efing delicious! Fresh homemade ingredients, juicy chicken breast in each bite, perfectly crispy with tons of salsa verde, queso fresco and salad. BOMB.. To top it off.. I even had a homemade pina colada and it was only 11am smh!!! The lady there was super nice too.. You could also dine on their patio. Will DEFINITELY be going back every time I do my laundry, and I highly suggest you support this local, family run business when you get the chance.. You won't regret it.. Should taken a pix for y'all but that ish was go go gadget gonnnnee quicker than quick LOL!

Local gem. Ingredients are fresh and food is made to order. The food served here is a lovely representation of Oaxacan cuisine. They have all the good stuff! Mole, Memelas, Tlayudas, Aguas Frescas, antojitos (snacks/comfort foods) and more! Smaller place with hard working and super attentive staff. They have a little patio where you can eat Al fresco. At night they have little lights that go on, super cute. Parking is a bit limited but they do have it and usually put up cones to block it off especially for patrons. Enjoy.

It's Sunday afternoon, and you can sit anywhere you'd like. I opt for the patio, beside an algae-filled water fountain. With some imagination helped by a recurring breeze, it almost feels like you're on vacation. The server, wearing Oaxacan garb, drops off a small bowl of chips splashed with mole and cojita. The mole, red perhaps, is sweet and earthy and tangy and mild. It takes you forever to decide what to get, but you go with a mixed ceviche tostada and enfrijoladas with tasajo. You've been to Guelaguetza, but still had to Google "tasajo." As soon as you get to the chip crumbs, the tostada arrives. You expect it to have imitation krab due to past experience and price, but sure enough there seem to be crab bits in there, as well as the fish, shrimp, and octopus that it promised. The tomato and cucumber are expertly brunoised. You don't expect to see bits of cojita on there as well. You brush off a microscopic fiber on the ¼ avocado and bite. The shrimp and octopus are firm from marinating, and you're pleasantly surprised to discover a thin spread of mayo hidden on the crunchy shell. Lime rings throughout. The tomato salsa that accompanies it, served in a mortar, adds smoky depth if you want it. As you finish the tostada, the enfrijoladas arrive on a colorful, square, plastic plate, chipped in one corner. You thought it was going to be more of an enchilada-type deal, but it's more of a fried-tortilla-covered-in-tomato-sauce-and-cheese affair, as the menu implies. The tasajo rests on top, shielding a bed of sliced, raw onions. A scoop of rice sits on the side. The tomato sauce is unapologetically Italian and from a can - you see a couple wet basil leaves. The rice hints at chicken powder. The tasajo is appropriately salty and thin, thinner than the onions that give it texture and coolness. Taken all in, the whole thing reminds me of the holy trinity that is Rice-A-Roni, roasted tomato, and kabob. In addition to the cheese-covered fried tortillas, it comes with a whole loaf of pan to sop up the excess sauce. It's like dipping shitty breadsticks in shitty tomato sauce, and you have an out-of-body experience. It triggers something from your past - the buffet at the Disneyland Hotel? Something from before then... from the Before Time. From back and back and back... It takes a minute for you to get your to-go box. Your server didn't forget, she's just busy serving a nearby family and she's the only one there. She has to make trip after trip to bring out dish after dish. The kids get something with French fries. They look fresh and house-made.

I really really wanted to like this place. It's around the corner from me. After a year of seeing it, i finally decided to try it. First of all, they said choose any table - but they were all dirty, so we had to clean off our own table in order to sit down. The food was 3 stars. At most. The service was meh. And the prices were quite high... especially for what we got. Some hole in the walls are a delicious and pleasant surprise. This was just a joke in the wall. So disappointing.

The food was nasty I think that a cup of noodles soup is better that's this pice of shit restaurant I have to give them one star because there is no way not to give them any

Our family's favorite breakfast spot! My parents love the menudo because it's not so greasy than other places they've had it. I personally love the chicken mole with all its spices and a bit of spicy kick they add to it. We never get tired of it.

I'd rate it 3.5 if I could. The place is ugly and old. Can eat outside next to a fountain (I was there with my sister on a Sunday morning and we had a lovely family time) Genuine Mexican cuisine. I had a bash with the breakfast . Fresh products (not everything on the menu is available), tastes good. Don't expect a great dish presentation but a great taste! A special + for the hot sauce that goes with tortilla chips

We ordered the plater with all the meats there was literally more chesse and onion than meat the onions were raw the salsa had no flavor and the rice tasted weird im not talking just to hate but I paid over 85$ just me and my wife and what I got was bad service oh y soy mexicano la neta no lo recomiendo

I've been here a few times now because I like the different dishes that are offered at Oaxaqueñan eateries compared to typical Mexican restaurants. I visited with a friend of mine and another time went to grab some dinner on my own. Both times I've enjoyed my meal. They have dining on the outside patio in addition to their indoor dining room. They serve complimentary chips and salsa and add some Mexican mole on top which makes this unique. The mole has a nice sweet flavor to it and is tasty. You know they used real chocolate like authentic mole has. On this occasion, I ordered the Caldo de Pollo because I saw another table have that on their table and it looked appetizing. It is a nice hearty bowl of chicken soup coming with two drum sticks, cabbage, carrots and green beans and the broth has a nice flavor. It's served with a side plate of rice too as well as a basket of tortillas. As we walked in, there was a man at a grill making tacos out on the patio so I ordered one of the taco asadas to try and it was a nice little appetizer as I was waiting for my soup. My friend and I also ordered a Margarita but this wasn't good at all. The ice wasn't slushy but was more crushed and the flavor was pretty weak over all. I'd skip this. On my solo visit, I had the Pechuga de Pollo plate which was pretty tasty too. It comes with a grilled side of chicken, rice, salad and refried beans. It's a generous amount of food and had a nice flavor which I enjoyed. The prices here are a little bit on the high side I think which is why I only give it 3 stars. The dishes are flavorful however and it's different from your typical Mexican cuisine because it's from the Oaxacan region where the indigenous peoples add their own special spices and twists to their plates. I'll definitely be back again.

Love this place. It's it an average Mexican restaurant. So if you want burritos and nachos this is not the place. This is a Legit Mexican restaurant that sales food from Oaxaca. Atmosphere: it's very much like a home, TV on and chill vibe. You are pretty much waiting watching tv while your mum cooks something for you. That's the atmosphere. Food: very authentic and delicious. Good portions and good price. Lots of variety and side dishes. I've never had an issue with food there. Drinks: I always go there for Tamarindo Micheladas! My favourite! Service: very chill, they will take your order right away, serve your food. Come back and check on you once or twice. But just chill, assume the lady serving you is your Mexican mum. That's pretty much what it feels like and it's great. They also sell bread and coffee! So if you wanna go for breakfast and do something simple and traditional you can.

This restaurant was around the corner of where we were staying. So we took the 5 minute walked and entered a den of disappointment. As we walked into the cafe we noticed that it was really quiet . . . and hot. There wasn't anyone around that we could see or hear. We stood around for a couple of minutes and just as we were about to leave a woman came through the door. I don't know if she was out shopping or what, but she had a few bag-fulls of stuff. So we stayed. This is a small space, with the kitchen presumably around a corner. But we didn't hear any "sizzle-sazzle" - the sounds of an active grill. Also absent were the sweet aromas of awesome food being cooked. The only sounds we heard were the Spanish-dubed guy on the tv hocking probiotics. The hot, dry, stinky air that was circulating in this place made the experience even more miserable. Upon sitting down we were given stale chips toped with the worst tasting mole and cheese I've ever had. Who puts mole on chips? And bad mole at that. We decided to press on with ordering in the hopes of the entrees being good. We ordered three tacos (asada, chicken, and Cecina - which is code for gnarly pork), Cencina burrito, and a side of taquitos. Tacos: Not terrible, but the Cecina was a weird mix of carnitas and al pastor. The chicken was, how do you say it, "seco". Asada was ok, about on par with El Pollo Loco. Burrito: The Cecina was just weird. It also had a hyper-glow red color to it. I was sure that I'd get sick from eating the food, so I stoped a quarter of the way through. I'd rather leave hungry than totally sick. Taquitos: Wow, I mean I thought we ordered taquitos and not a head of iceberg lettuce. We had to dig through a pile of super white lettuce just to find a fried roll of fake chicken. It reminded me of digging through an Easter basket - you know, there doesn't appear to be any candy in there, but once you dig to the bottom of the green plastic grass you find that lone jelly bean. Food: D For drinks we each got a margarita. Look, I make an awesome margarita and I know how little it takes to make a decent one. This was the worst drink I've ever had. We couldn't decide if it tasted more like Limeade or a lime OtterPop. Absolute garbage drink and inexcusable for a Mexican restaurant to server something that doesn't even look like a margarita. Shame. Drinks: F Service was bad too. To sum it up, the two servers took a seat next to us and ate while we waited for our check. After five minutes of watching them zone out on their phones while eating an entire chicken, we politely asked for the check. And ten minutes later, we were out. Service: D As we walked out we got our answer to why the chips we stale - they have them sitting a huge bucket, uncovered, near a door. ::Facepalm:: Anyone who gave this place more than three stars is either a friend/family or is not being honest.

Silly me, I ordered a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon here -- of all places, I know, maybe not the best place to have a glass -- but out comes a sweet rosé instead. Uh... What? I had to send it back, which was a first for me. I never send anything back, but I just wasn't going to drink that. When I walked in and noticed dozens of bottles, I didn't think something like that would happen, but we learn from our mistakes. The fried plantains with sour cream on the side were tasty. I don't think anyone can do those wrong, but they were good. The woman that served us was sweet, and the prices are very reasonable.

Me atendieron bien y la verdad es un lugar que recomiendo porque te aceptan tarjeta no te dicen que solo efectivo como las lunch truck y puedes tomarte una cerveza tranquilo sin que te presionen de que pidas mas cosas

I came here to do my laundry while super hungover and decided to take my chances on the chorizo breakfast plate. Bomb as hell, all the flavors were incredible. Quick service too. Come get a beer while your hungover and doing laundry!

Ignore all the bad reviews from people who are small minded and probably don't like to eat...this place is amazing, if you like home cooked, flavorful, food with variety! The ambiance inside is lacking, but their food and service allows the customer to forget all about the mundane and savor the fresh, authentic food Rincon has to offer! The margaritas are decent for them not having an open bar... just stick to beer, to all you connoisseurs out there. I have tried over half the menu and it always surprises me, with how versatile and delicious the food is. Empanada huitlecoche and chile relleno torta are two favorites.

I imagine if it wasn't for the laundromat in the same shopping center this place would have shut down long ago. Like many other wear my laundromat goers I was in search of sustenance whilst I waited for my clothes to be cleaned of their soil. I chanced upon Rincon, and despite the mediocre reviews, convenience superseded my taste buds, and I stepped into what would be a fateful late breakfast... I played it safe and went with the huevos rancheros--can't go wrong, right? Wrong! Despite the clear language that it came on top of a crispy tortilla, and despite every huevos rancheros ever made coming with fried tortillas or at least tortilla chips, my soggy HR came with a mild, unfried plain old tortilla...oh the agony, the horror! But here's where insult was added to injury. When I brought it up to the matronly looking waitress, instead of immediately attempting to rectify the situation and apologizing profusely for the blunder, she merely replied, "Oh I told the cook to put a crispy tortilla but he didn't..."...and that's it!!! Can you believe her audacity, her unmitigated gall, her, pardon my Español, cojones! No offer to correct the situation, no apologies, just merely throwing the cook under the bus as though that were supposed to satiate my desire for a crispy tortilla. I shouldn't have had to, but I mustered all the patience and politeness I could in that moment and asked if I could get a crispy tortilla. She looked surprised, as though I was asking for her kidney. She ultimately acquiesced, and brought out a crispy tortilla, and I ate it all whilst writing this review. The sad part of this story is, despite my poor review and the many that have come before it, people will still come, out of convenience, to this imposter of Mexican food. It's so sad to see mediocrity rewarded. But I feel slightly better having expunged and expelled these thoughts and emotions with the community, and hopefully, one day, a brighter future will await our children when they never have to worry if they will get huevos rancheros without a crispy tortilla.

Price is kinda high for this place It's kind of dirty and the service is not so great If u wanna get better food go to somewhere else Cause this place is not the best option And please in case the owner read this review Get some new menus!!!!

Another stop on my tour of OAXACA through the streets of Los Angeles brings me to Rincon Oaxaqueno, it's a restaurant with a small interior that is nicely decorated but also has an outdoor seating area that is heated in the evenings and also has a nice little water fall that is actually kinda relaxing http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=bBDwrI7R2f5A6nbvfx1kyA While looking over the menu my Wife and I munched on chips & salsa http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=NYy3mK-Bs0KDKxhSz37Myg the chips were good but nothing special but the salsa was top notch good!, so we started off with a Tlayuda con Asiento, and I had the Enchiladas and my Wife had the Enmoladas. Tlayuda con Asiento - A Tlayuda is a hand made corn tortilla that is very thin and cooked until it becomes like a chip or cracker, it is then covered in a black bean paste, guacamole, oaxacan cheese and topped with Tasajo *(tasajo is a thin piece of beef resembling beef jerkey) http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=N852Gt3KaGzb0e89ZCpyTQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=Elc0u3ZS0bf64AdLk5zq3A while this one was not the best I've had it sure was the largest about the size of your average medium size pizza, no complaints though it was good. Enchiladas de Coloradito - Red Mole Enchiladas - Ahhh but not your typical Enchilada!, Why you ask?...because in Oaxaca they do things differently, four corn tortillas dipped in red mole and folded then topped with chicken, onion, cilantro and queso fresco http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=WK2w8lYVLWWQ2tTvz-b6rA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=WiBuNZnIpBkWS1fJHdQK0Q as you can see in the photos the chicken is on the outside and tortillas are at the bottom, this is some good mole but with the red I expected a little more spice but everyone makes their mole different. Enmoladas - Is traditionally an Enchilada in Black or Brown mole sauce, here they use Black. So it's made exactly as my Enchiladas but has a different sauce, mole negro / black mole http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=LbRTHeIzUx3x4J_Uucf43g http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=dFIxgjrcyElXIqgmTvOk5A another wonderful tasting mole, my only complaint and the reason they are getting 4-Stars is a lack of meat, although with that large tlayuda we did not finish all this food. I'm not really sure why but they gave us bread with our meal http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=CmUqnvWyM94JEC6fudCxXA http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/slfI8TAtrJYFuQ5qcjs7Bg?select=rwiI-d_nEQRE7jNdRPMe6Q though we tries and and it was soft and delicious, we only ate about half of one as we really found no use for it, I guess unless you just want to sop up all the left over mole sauce?.

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMG. Delicious. I'm vegetarian so I was cautious, but the (I'll screw the spelling up...) Manela..? basically a fresh made tortilla, black refried beans, and cheese....was unreal. Their guac is a must have. Fresh and made table side. I had the shrimp ceviche...it was fantastic. Seafood outside can attract flies ( I learned this on the gulf in Florida...) but it was fine because we opted to sit at the charming table next to the fountain. My guy had a few pork tacos I think, he gobbled them up...and said the thing I had...Manela..? with pork...was the best thing he's had in LA. He's been here 5 years so I trust him. We can't wait to get back here. Could be a weekly spot.

This tiny restaurant is filthy. The decrepit smells coming from this place will burn your nose and turn your stomach. There are cockroaches and paint cans all around the restaurant. In the evening they hose down the grill, which causes this thick steam that fills the air of rotten carcass for hours. My jacket still smelled like old burnt flesh the next day and made me gag.

The food quality is wonderful at this unassuming yet ruggedly charming Mexican restaurant on Western Avenue. You should first know not to go in there expecting typical Mexican fare that you may be used to seeing in the majority of US western Mexican restaurants. This restaurant specializes in food from the Oaxaca region in Mexico, which is more known for its moles, chapulines, tasajo, mescal, and Oaxacan string cheese. If you aren't familiar with these, the menu has some pictures, and you may need to do some googling. The food quality is very good, and the presentation is lovely. I honestly, found I am not a mole fan, and my enchilada was 90% mole sauce, making the enchilada hard to find. It came with a huge mound of Oaxacan string cheese. The chips they serve at the beginning of your meal have mole sauce on them. Try that first, and if you like it, then maybe order a dish with mole sauce, but beware, because of the sheer amount they use, every bite will be oozing and gushing mole sauce. Their margaritas were good and tasty, but came in plastic-ware. I actually enjoyed the ambiance. They inside area did not seem done up well, and had a rundown employee lunch area feel, but the outside patio area is delightful. It's covered in ivy, and blocks you from the outside street and sidewalk, creating it's own little oasis. They have adorned the ivy with fake flowers, which is a little cheesy, but the end product makes it pretty enough. The server, who I believe may have been one of the owners, was very kind and attentive. Our food and drinks came out quick, but we were sitting forever waiting for the bill and for the bill to be settled, and we had to ask for it. The dishes were more pricey than I would have liked. Overall, for this area if you are looking for a restaurant with a little charm of atmosphere, this would be a great option, but you don't need to go out of your way to dine here. It's not fancy, nor a place I would go to celebrate anything.

Great oaxacan food, small place but big on taste, Its authentic mexican/oaxacan food.i been to this restaurant many times and never had a bad experience,restaurant ambiance its great,they have a nice outdoor area,service its friendly and attentive,they give you chips with mole for a appetizer,the food come its good portions,i order a bracero that comes with different types of meat and some vegetables,menu says its for two people but it can feed more that 3 for sure.food takes time but i guess its because they really make sure your food its good and perfect. .i will be back for sure to this restaurant everytime as long as they always have the same quality of food.

So happy I stumbled upon this place while doing laundry next door. Super homey authentic grandmas house vibe with a selection of all the meats!! Ceccina? Cabeza? Tasajo? Wow I'm trying it all. Sweet family staff that served with a smile and genuine hospitality. These people made me feel like they actually wanted me there and they actually wanted me to enjoy my meal and time. I'll be bringing friends in the near future! Only complaint is the napkins. For the kind of taco get down that ensues here some Costco size extra heavy duty triple ply ish would be best. Either way go here and try some tasty new meats!

The food was decent. The service was TERRIBLE. We never got guacamole. Took about 10 minutes to get margaritas that were watered down ready mix (but they charge $7). I was hoping for so much more but the service was just unbearable (though they were nice).