Taqueria Rincon Alteño

Taqueria Rincon Alteño has been a staple for us for over 10 years, and that alone says a lot. Through all that time, the quality has never changed—same comforting flavors, same hearty portions, same consistency that keeps us coming back. That said, there’s a right way to order here, and it makes a huge difference. Do yourself a favor and order the chimichanga instead of the regular super burrito. The chimichanga is where this place really shines. The tortilla is grilled to absolute perfection—crispy on the outside, warm and structured on the inside, never soggy or greasy. It holds everything together and adds that extra layer of flavor and texture that elevates the entire meal. We’ve had the super burrito plenty of times over the years, and while the ingredients are always solid—fresh, filling, and flavorful—the standard tortilla just doesn’t showcase the fillings the same way once it’s wrapped and sitting. The chimichanga completely fixes that. Adding something personal here: my wife is pregnant, so food timing, comfort, and quality matter even more than usual. When you’ve been coming to a place for over a decade, you trust it—and this meal delivered that familiar, satisfying comfort we were hoping for. The sauces are flavorful, the fillings are generous, and the consistency over the years is what truly sets this place apart. It’s rare to find a spot that doesn’t cut corners over time, and Rincon Alteño hasn’t. Final tip: Longtime customer here. Skip the regular super burrito. Get the chimichanga.

I got me a carne asada super burrito which could have used a little more meat instead of so much rice and beans with a ton of sour cream also some more flavor for the meat. A got a cup of posole. Had to add some salt and tapatio to step up the flavor. I tried out one lengua taco which was pretty good after I added the spicy red salsa. My wife had her a veggie tostada bowl which she loved. For me overall everything was ok. I would go back to try a few other things. Last but not least. Customer service was great from the girl behind the counter. The place has a pretty good atmosphere with outside tables too.

This was my first time trying this place, and I can confidently say the positive reviews are well-deserved. The restaurant was exceptionally clean—staff were actively tidying even though everything already looked spotless. I ordered the chicken chimichanga, which was absolutely delicious. The chicken was flavorful and well-seasoned, and the portion size was very good as well. My partner had the crispy chicken tacos, which were also excellent—the chicken was tasty, and the cheese was perfectly melted. The salsa at the salsa bar stood out. Overall, a great experience. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Large portions of meat for the street tacos! The staff was super friendly and patient and my food came out quickly. I ordered three street tacos; Al pastor, asada and carnitas . The tacos were decent !

I like this place, I got a breakfast burrito and I loved the fried beans, the staff is very nice

We had a variety of street tacos and enchilada plate. All of the meat choices were amazing! Generous portions, very kind and efficient staff. Restaurant was clean and constantly kept up during our visit. Salsa / Chip bar was also great!

My family and I had breakfast at this joint this morning. Cashier was very friendly. We found plenty of parking. They have an accessible ramp for people with wheelchairs, so that’s good. The food was honestly average and not what we expected based on the reviews. We got a Pastor Super Burrito, Pastor Super Nachos and Chicken Super Nachos. They offer chips at an additional price and they have a free salsa bar. The green salsa was good, but we did not like the rest of the salsas. I didn’t like the fact they charge you an additional fee to get chips when most restaurants include the chips on the cost of the food they serve. I feel like you are nickel-and-dimeing people when you do that.

We LOVE this place. I'd say we eat here at least 2x a week. My personal favorite is the pollo plate with whole beans. Just AMAZING!! My husband Dana loves getting a chicken tostada or a chorizo taco. Sometimes, we get their crispy tacos on Wednesdays because you can't beat the deal! Order extra crispy--to die for!! Love the staff working here--they are friendly, courteous, funny, and so helpful! This is a gem in North Natomas. Highly recommend!

Service was quick Food arrived quickly 5/5 Quesadilla suiza carne asada - large tortilla folded to perfection with deliciously flavored meat and no fatty chewy pieces. Cheese was melted & plentiful. Guac & sour cream portions on the side were generous. 5/5 Chile relleno -perfect cheese to salsa to breading ratio. Cheese was melted perfectly with a nice little cheese pull action. Under $6 a la carte which is totally reasonable. 4/5 salsa bar - crema salsa was a little watery 4/5 Menudo - lots of tripe but could use a little more hominy but not an issue. 4/5 Eggs, chorizo & potato burrito. Really good sized & good flavor. Total meal around $47 before tip. Inside was empty with moderate pleasant Mexican music playing. This will definitely be in our rotation!!

Listen... I found the best Taco Tuesday in Sacramento! These $1.50 tacos are dangerous. Carne asada packed so full I had to question the laws of physics. Carnitas so tender I almost wrote them a thank-you card. And somehow they're handing them over in record speed with a smile like they've been waiting all day just to feed me. No fancy décor, no mood lighting--just tables, chairs, and the smell of sizzling meat doing all the work. And honestly, that's perfect. Because when tacos taste this good, who needs anything else? Taco Tuesday here isn't just a deal--it's a life choice.

Today was their 8 dollar super burrito. I saw their advertised sign so I went to try it out. It was not bad and quite delicious. I also got their chicken fluatas. That was the highlight. The front door of the restaurant is on the side and there were quite a few people.

This burrito was massive! I think it was reasonably priced at $12.71 for the super burrito option. It was pretty filling but it was just alright in my option. I got the marinated steak super burrito. The rice and beans were pretty bland and the meat wasn't as seasoned as I would've liked. They also charged an extra $0.54 for lettuce which should have been included in my opinion. This burrito was definitely filling but I've had better burritos at other places.

Update yall hours and whoever left this open sign on, Shake my damn head. Yes it's Christmas Eve, but when a restaurant's hours says their opened, I'm assuming their opened. Don't waste peoples times and gas money pls, update your hours.

Ouch this one's hard! I was here when this place first opened and was quite a regular. I have a lot of great memories with my son here. It's been a while since I've been here. However, this is the third time that I came and it just wasn't what it used to be for me. If you order anything here, get the crispy tacos they are the best by far. They've never changed really good. Service is always good. The place is big. They opened up the second side, which is nice and they have a lot of area seating outside. My problem is tonight is the first night that I was met with lower than expected expectations One please note you will be paying for chips. When I asked if you want chips, the person at the register didn't say I'd be charged that's number one also for dining in being charged for chips. I don't know why anyone would charge for chips; but that's a huge turn off for me no matter the price I'm sad to say I don't know that I'll come back here except for when my mom wants to come because she really likes their crispy tacos Today I got flautas 2 -5 I was disappointed by the size. It definitely has changed. The beans and rice with it we're good. I did want to ask her for a flower tortilla, but I wasn't sure what they would charge me for it. I will say this the water is amazing. It's really good. It's so funny because I was thinking it and then I was told it as we were sitting there eating. I was sitting there, disappointed that I was gonna rate them 4 stars because as I said, this use to be 5 stars. What happened to make it go down to A 3 star was my husband ordered the chimichanga burrito with wet sauce over it. We thought there might've been a mistake. Maybe we got the wrong order. Maybe we ordered wrong even though I knew I did not but all in all when he took the burrito up they said they don't fry it. I'm sorry that's just not a chimichanga. For a $50 bill - I really expect for more than just my water to taste good. Hopefully, in the future, they take some of those fees away. I know for me I would be upset if I would've ordered some other food that I seen that people got charged for as far as they charged for. Birria sauce. Prices are decent, but I'm sad to say I did not want to give this review

Amazing fantastic food. Great staff and fair prices. The crispy Carnitas tacos were fantastic as was the posole. Cannot wait to come back

Came to enjoy a shrimp cocktail and one of my favorite crispy chicken tacos With an ice cold Michelada. This is definitely my go to when it comes to crispy chicken tacos. Tortilla shell not too crispy, fried perfect enough to bite into without shell breaking comes with lettuce, tomato and cheese. Perfect with their spicy tomatillo salsa. Food is always made fresh to order & comes to the table quick and service is always great.

Me and my boyfriend went on a Friday night. The ambiance is all right nothing fancy. They have a salad bar full of different salsas and you pay for chips which are .50. The food seems like homemade Mexican food. I tried the pozole and my boyfriend got the steak fajitas plate which comes with meat stir fried with bell peppers and onions, tortillas, rice, guacamole, and beans. My pozole came with cabbage, onions, and 4 tostadas. It only had a little bit of meat which kind of disappointing. It was pretty spicy but it was good. The cashiers are friendly and they bring out the food very fast. We've gone there a couple of times and they always give big portions for the price and everything is good.

Great food, Ii think I come here once a week i'm glad they added tripa to their menu, not many places have it.

Time for an update! Tried them again last night for dinner since I had a 530 appt at my vet's office next door. I ordered online so I would not have to wait and scheduled it for 5:15. Didn't realize there was a $1.75 convenience fee til after I paid but it gives you 7% rewards to use later that slightly exceeded it. I arrived at 5:20 and not only was it not ready, it was not started til I got there. It took less than ten minutes for them to make it which should have been a sign. I ordered 2 birria tacos, super burrito and super nachos for $37. Birria has become very popular recently so I like to try how different places make it. Do NOT get them here. They were not authentic and they charge an extra $2 for the consume dip. Most places it comes with at least a small side of it. They also put rice and salsa inside it which ruins the whole texture. Little cheese and no flavor. The shell was super soggy when it should be crisp. It was so bad that we both had two bites and threw it away. The burrito was hefty but meat was scarce for $12. It was mostly rice and beans. The nachos were also just eh. Hardly any cheese. I asked for sour cream on the side and there was none. The only saving grace is that their chips and salsa bar is pretty good. I like the variety and freshness. The place is clean and the staff are generally nice. I always prefer to support the small business but I don't think I will be back anytime soon. Very disappointed!

Burritos today's for lunch with the co-worker. Food was great, place was clean, prices were pretty good. Waitress was super friendly and cleaned the table before we sat down. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was that both burritos fell apart while eating. Finished the burrito up with a fork. Definitely recommend.

The cóctel was BOMB. Perfect sweetness. The SAUCES YALL, it's a must, it's worth it as well. So goooood. definitely the new spot. Was recommended to me and I highly recommend this to you!

Went here for lunch the other day amd I was not expecting much. Food was delicious and service was great. They had chips and salsa ready to go at the salsa bar. Nice place. Will go again.

Great location with indoor and patio sitting. Plenty of parking and super accommodating. I went for lunch with a bike riding group. They were expecting us and offered a discount to the group! I have an awesome Carne asada crispy taco. I would have loved more but on a bike and in the heat was not a good idea so I will be back!! Service was awesome. Definitely a have to try taqueria!!

This place was very satisfying. Customer service was on point. Birria taco was the best I've ever had. Nice flavor, along with the fixings to go with it. The carne asada super burrito was good as well. They have a salsa bar with about six different options. Definitely a good place to eat.

I've been here a few times over the years, before and after the pandemic. In all that time, the food quality and quantity have stayed consistent. If you want good, hearty, no frills Mexican food, Taqueria Rincon Alteno is the spot to go in Natomas. I've been here for lunch and dinner. It gets busy at lunch so I prefer coming in for a later dinner when it isn't so crowded. So far, I've tried their carnitas and carne asada both in burritos and their dinner platters. Their whole beans are cooked exactly how I like them, still a little firm and with very little liquid. The rice is perfectly fluffy each time. I had their posole on a cold, rainy day and it hit the spot. On my last visit, I had their carne asada nachos. At first I thought there was no way I could eat the whole thing, but I underestimated myself. The toppings were generous without turning the whole thing into a soggy mess. The guacamole was outstanding. I will definitely be back for this. The restaurant is clean and tidy. Service was good. Our order was taken promptly and our food came out shortly thereafter. TRA is located in a strip mall next to an Indian market and Filipino restaurant. Parking was plentiful. I will most definitely be back for the posole and the nachos.

This is a quick and decent Mexican food place in Northern Sacramento. The inside has some seating but probably better to-go. The menu is fairly complete. The salsa bar has a decent selection and the chips are in a self serve warmer. My only issue was the bragging on Yelp of how this was so much better than the others. The food was good but didn't stand out above other places. But comments just lead to too much hype that this place couldn't live up to. Just to be clear there is nothing wrong with the food. The staff was great for the 10 minutes I was there. If staying in the area again I may return. But I would not pass multiple places to come here.

Food is normally fire and out in a quick manner but this time wasn't it at all. My food was given to the wrong person and when I was given my food finally my order wasn't even made right. They didn't even give me a good amount of fries or fully cook them through. Although they were apologetic id appreciate it if my order was made correctly. Ordered a regular burrito and it had pico in it. Come on now

Food was good. Their Monday super burrito special for $8 is great. I recommend the buche'. Staff is friendly. Place is very clean.

My favorite taqueria in the area and overall for the value! I typically order to-go and it is always served fast and fresh. The venue is very spacious and offers adequate amount of seating. I also love the self-serve salsa and chips area. I have ordered a ton of different things from here usually a plate meal with either enchiladas, carnitas, fajitas and/or tacos. The flavors are amazing and their consistency with their dishes is applaudable. You can't miss with such a diverse and extensive menu. I've also ordered them via delivery several times as well and it always arrives hot and fresh. If you're looking for a great, filling meal, they are an excellent stop!

Working at another branch in area and everyone said come here for tacos. So what did I do? Got a Carnitas Burrito. The meat was good but over all was a just ok. The beans did not help it, to watery. BUT.. the mango salsa was GREAT! The chips come fresh out of a warmer. The place was clean and did have a lot of people in there. I did notice they all had Tortas or Tacos. Staff was nice. Food came out Fast! I would return, really want to try the tortas.

Food was good and what you'd expect at a taqueria. Nothing special or amazing. Service was fine, again, nothing special. Here's my main issue - the price of the food was extremely high!! Ordered a flautas plate (3 flautas) and it was almost $22! I literally had to check with the cashier to confirm that was the correct price. In what world are we charging $22 dollars for 3 flautas and some rice/beans at a taqueria? Then to have the audacity to charge you for chips is so cheap and tacky, in my opinion. I just dropped $80 dollars and now I have to pay for my chips too!? So many other equally good taquerias in Natomas that cost half the price. I definitely won't be coming back here!

Tastes legit. So glad I swing over here then Chipotle. You got that family run vibe. Cozy

I love this place. Al pastor is legit. The nachos are delicious. The salsas are tasty. Seems to be kept clean. Repeat customer!

My go to for crispy chicken tacos. The service is always great, fast. I live close so I'm a regular.

I recently tried their Birria tacos. Man it was good! Consume was on point and the tacos were nice and crispy. I love this place!!

First time trying Taqueria Rincon Alteno and will certainly be back! I ordered a lunch taco plate that came with two chicken crispy tacos, rice, and refried beans. Everything was good! My food was fresh and delicious. They do have some tables for dining in. This is a popular place because every table was filled when I went. If you're in the Natomas area looking for Mexican food, go here!

This our go to spot and it's close to where we live as returning customers. Wifey was craving Mexican food so we had dinner here. I had two shrimp tacos. One soft and the other hard shell. Came with their sauce and it was delicious. We never sat in the adjoining dining room which had a couple customers. Their food menu never disappoints! Get here!!

La comida estuvo increíble. Deliciosa. El personal fue muy amable y cortés. Sin duda, recomiendo volver.

Decided to stop by here to grab some some grub before the football game last night.Had a Super Burrito on my mind,so decided to check this place out.I ordered a Super Burrito with ground beef,refried beans,rice,salsa,sour cream,guacamole and extra cheese. It was a pretty decent size,flavor really hit me in all the right spots,the only thing is it was super greasy,when I finished eating this burrito,my hands were dripping in grease,but I imagine that's just a ground beef issue,doubtful that happens with their other meats. Place had solid self service salsa bar and chips that were also self service-really tasty salsas. Menu had many options that definitely have piqued my interest and I will be back to try more items.

This is my fave taqueria in Natomas for the last 20 years, and trust me when i say that i've tried A LOT of them. I haven't tried anything there that i didn't like. Carne plates, burritos, salads, street tacos, crunchy tacos, quesadillas, nachos, chile relleno, enchiladas, shrimp cocktail...all fantastic. And their salsas are not tame. Full of flavor and pack a punch. I would go here any and every day if i could. They are friendly, clean, spacious, quick and flavorful. A great place to go and watch a soccer game or boxing match too. Don't miss out on this local gem.

Used to go here years back last time we lived in Sacramento. Forgot about it for a minute, but saw it one day and thought I'd see if it was still good. Definitely was. Service was quick and friendly. Food was great. Good price also.

Things I like: -Large portions -Fast service - to go order took less than 5 min -Great salsa options -Fresh chips -Extensive options Things I don't like: -Smells like strong cleaner in here, almost unappetizing to dine in. -Price points - each entree with rice and beans is $15+ - but this is pretty common now at these taquerias post-covid -Enchiladas use a very Americanized tomato tasting red sauce than what I've had at other authentic places; maybe that is more Tex-Mex?

This is probably one of the better Mexican spots in Natomas in my opinion. They have a decent menu, I got the carne asada dinner plate which came with a few tortillas and you can choose between corn or flour, guacamole, sour cream, rice, beans which can be pinto or refried, and the meat. That was pretty filling and the price wasn't bad. I also tried the carne asada quesadilla and that was a 8/10 for me. I like how you can refill your chips as many times as you want BUT you do have to pay $1 for the basket to get chips. Other Mexican restaurants offer it for free so that was a bummer. The good thing is the chips were kept warm. The salsa bar wasn't too special and had the same/usual options that other places have already. The service was fast and there was a lot of parking. Will definitely come again.

Idc I think I've already reviewed them I freaking love the tacos. Crunchy Chicken to be exact. Please don't get me started on that pico and chips. It's fire. I'm going to try the Birria probably today. Moderately priced . Honestly if they get a liquor license it would for sure elevate this spot. I know they are about to be like, damn girl you again See y'all later Ok update y'all! I went andddd yep still bomb. I got three but really was full after 2.

FALSE ADVERTISING, Taco Tuesday $1.50 tacos are for certain meat choices, so ask specifically what meat is included. Pastor and lingua is NOT INCLUDED and costs $3/each but they don't tell you that when ordering and they do NOT have a posted sign telling you what meat is included. Salsa bar sucks and is messy.

We ordered a super burrito and quesabirria tacos. They ran out of rice, and when we asked if we could sub it for something else, they could but for extra charge. It didn't feel right considering rice is such an essential ingredient in burritos. For the quesabirria tacos, it did have a good amount of meat, but the overall flavor was okay.

Best tacos in Sacramento. Perfectly seasoned meat, spicy and flavorful salsas, and affordable prices at $2.75 per taco! They also have a large dining area for indoor dining and some seating outside too

Clean friendly place, good sauce. But everything I ordered was loaded up with salt. Chili Verde was super salty & the burritos. So Salty it was inedible for us. You should try still, and support local mom & pops....

This was one of my go-to spots when I moved to N. Natomas but the quality has gone down for the price. I've tried it a few times and the quality is consistently not worth the price. Meat is scarce even when I order extra meat and light rice, the flavor of the meat is also not great. The restraunt seating is spacious and clean, which makes good for big groups. I work in client care and customer service so I know a thing about working with people, but if you cannot smile at the register, perhaps find a different job.

The food is salty and greasy. For what they charge you can get better food at a restaurant with full service.

I've gotten food here a number of times (always takeout.) The food has always been good in my experience and tonight it seemed extra delicious. We got the taco salad with carne asada (no shell, no rice), a chile relleno, veggie tacos, and melon agua fresca. Everything hit the spot. I highly recommend this spot for Mexican takeout! They have a casual indoor and outdoor eating area too, if you prefer to eat there.

Have been here a few times but the most recent trip showed a quality decline. All three of our burritos were cold and poorly wrapped. Mine fell apart after two bites and had very little carne. The other carne burrito was also very salty. Only redeeming factor is their warm chips and salsa bar.

4 stars comin' in HOT, just like the salsas from Taqueria Rincon Alteno! I've had this spot bookmarked for the longest time not only because it has such a high star rating, but because they open at the butt crack of dawn (kinda, 9am on a Saturday, LOL). Not many places open that early so because this place does, automatic star right there! Because we have been in quarantine, placing our order online was super easy. Ordering is very specific and you can basically build the items exactly how you want it by adding or removing certain ingredients. But the time my hubby arrived to pick up our take-out order, the food was ready as promised. He said they have a "help yourself" salsa bar that offered many salsa options (peep my picture). The food here is very tasty. Because I couldn't make up my mind on what to eat, I ordered a Carne Asada Super Burrito annnnnnd Quesabirria Tacos, 2 to try + a cup on consume sauce on the side. Okay, so the Birria tacos were good, but could have been filled with more meat, they were a little shy on the fillings. But the consume sauce!? Omg, seriously some of the best I've ever had. Bursting with flavor, period. The super burrito? Delicious and huge. Worth it. Everything was fresh and worth it. There's a reason Taqueria Rincon has such a high Star's rating. This is a good spot, come and try it!

Place was poppin. Clean establishment. Food was made fresh to eat. My burrito was a breakfast burrito. Every bite was highly satisfying. It was made with fresh, flavorful ingredients. I recommend the sour cream salsa from the salsa bar because it pairs perfectly with this breakfast burrito. I ordered the Horchata. It was a little grainy on the bottom but other than that it was good. Adds a nice sweetness to my breakfast burrito combo. I would eat here again, it is that good.

The best Mexican food in natomas. Usually order there and take to go home. super fast service and food is amazing every time

Amazing food and service! Great Carnitas and even better shrimp. Flavorful, consistent, and timely. Great daily specials too. Highly recommend!

Nothing wrong with the food. Same as it's always been. Greasy( I'm talking more than jimboys), hot, never bad. However, what am I paying $86 for a family of 4 at a taqueria? Again, food is, as it always was. But $21 for a 3 flauta plate. Cmon! Then you wanna charge $1 for a chip basket? I'd rather you go back to the poster menus and stop charging ridiculous prices to pay for your led tv menus. There are so many other cheaper, same quality taquerias in Natomas. I'm assuming you know what you're doing, but $86 ain't for us.