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El Rincon De Cortez

Restaurant Mexican restaurant

😠 As you walk in there’s a big sign that states SEAT YOURSELF ! So we decided to go to the left side of the restaurant which was empty except for a group of 5 . About 10 minutes later and being ignored, by three different waitresses passing us by. Finally the cashier comes and gets our drink order. Wh... People often mention good, restaurant, service, delicious, order, enchiladas, great,


Address

3415 Sun Bowl Dr, El Paso, TX 79902

Website

www.elrincondecortez.com

Contact

(915) 544-2808

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Holiday hours
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (10) restaurant (9) service (9) delicious (7) order (7) enchiladas (7) great (7)
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  • 5/5 Chrystian G. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been frequenting these restaurants all my life and as often as possible when I'm in town. In a city with outstanding Mexican restaurants throughout, these stand out. Thank you for continuing to serve the same delicious, quality plates that i remember from my youth. Highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 David H. 6 months ago on Google
    As you walk in there’s a big sign that states SEAT YOURSELF ! So we decided to go to the left side of the restaurant which was empty except for a group of 5 . About 10 minutes later and being ignored, by three different waitresses passing us by. Finally the cashier comes and gets our drink order. When she comes back with no drinks . she tells us that the other waitresses want us to move to the other side of the restaurant!! Without any other explanation !! We were sitting on a four chair table . Then they want to seat us by the kitchen door on a four chair table, way in the back of the restaurant !! Just rude of them. Didn’t even eat there after this we just walked out !! Will never go back !! I forgot to mention it was not full at the time. So I did not know why they would ask us to move !!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria H. 2 years ago on Google
    I stopped in for breakfast after fasting lab work, and I was quite hungry. I was promptly seated and my friendly waitress asked if I needed any recommendations. Since I knew exactly what I was craving, I declined her recommending anything and quickly placed my order. When it arrived the eggs were perfect, the hash browns were crispy and the bacon just right. My coffee cup was kept filled, and I was a "happy camper". Such a delicious meal at such a reasonable price and I was ready to continue my day!"
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael D. 3 years ago on Google
    Every time I go to El Rincon de Cortez. I have to flip a coin to see if I get the Green Chicken Enchiladas or their Hamburger Steak. Both are always delicious. This time Enchiladas won out. As always, it is always delicious and the customer service is always on point...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 V L. 8 months ago on Google
    I ordered the green chilaquiles. While the chilaquiles themselves were decent, I was disappointed by the chewy and tough meat. The coffee was enjoyable, but my request for water with lemon turned out to be a letdown as it tasted horrible (they probably don’t have water filtration or their filters have not been replaced.) The service also left much to be desired. Despite informing the waitress about my preferences for onions and a flour tortilla, my order arrived without these specifications. The restaurant had a quiet atmosphere with only seven tables occupied, so the subpar service seemed more like a result of poorly trained staff rather than a busy rush. Overall, my experience at the restaurant was a mix of positives and negatives. The food had its moments, but the service and attention to detail fell short. Hopefully, the restaurant can address these issues to provide a better dining experience for future customers.

  • 5/5 RAUL R. 1 year ago on Google
    National economy increase, I'm still satisfied with the price of my meal at El Rincon. Plenty of seating Quick Service fair pricing for quality food. Green chili beef enchiladas. one egg on top. I asked for side order of fried jalapenos Perfect Touch. I've been eating at El Rincon for over 30 years. Never dissatisfied

  • 1/5 Roberto Vara J. 6 months ago on Google
    I ordered the lunch special. Two enchiladas and two tacos. The enchiladas, rice, and beans were dry, and the taco shells were hard, not crispy. Like if they just came out of the microwave. I'm never coming here again. It's not what I expected for $15.00

  • 5/5 Yolanda B. 9 months ago on Google
    If you are craving that at home, Mexican flavor but don't want to cook come here! Had some delicious menudo o er the weekend, but I have also tried different Mexican breakfasts and lunches, and I approve!

  • 1/5 Patricia R. 11 months ago on Google
    Sadly some of the prior reviews regarding slow service, no service are true for this restaurant. Mother's Day and I have been totally ignored. This is a shame that they would treat their customers as if they were totally indifferent.

  • 4/5 Miguel M. 5 years ago on Google
    We ordered red and green enchiladas. The red enchiladas were good, but the onions on top of them were lazily cut in large, round sliced chunks, not diced, as it is typical. Seemed as if they were counted to accompany one slice of onion for each of the four enchiladas. The green enchiladas were also really good. The tostadas appeared not to be restaurant made; they seemed to be name brand. However, the salsa for the tostadas was very flavorful but not too spicy. Overall a good experience.

  • 1/5 evo r. 1 year ago on Google
    It's twice in a row that I've gone and I manage to land this older lady that's just bitter and very rude..if it wasn't for her it be a great place..service is slow and rude but at least the food is good. Everything about this place is great except the service.

  • 4/5 Wayne B. 1 year ago on Google
    Classic dinner feel, not overly fond of service but with amount of people, servers accommodated clients great. Food came out piping hot and was relatively good. Did not take long for an order of four plates. Drinks, chips and salsa came out quick too.

  • 4/5 Claudia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious but pricey. I got the chorizo and eggs breakfast - the flour tortillas are amazing!! Their sausage is fried crispy, something I’m not used to.

  • 4/5 Luis M L. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty good place. My buddy had a huge bowl of menudo that he emptied. We had several different breakfast plates. It was a busy Sunday morning, and we got served and dined in a timely fashion. This a definite go check out place

  • 4/5 manuel s. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoyed coming to eat here. We had the menudo and picadillo and eggs. The menudo was absolutely amazing. It was so good. One of the best in El Paso. The picadillo and eggs was good too. The servings were great too. The large menudo was a big bowl that I thought I was not going to be able to finish, but it was soooo good that I finished it completely.

  • 5/5 Mario B. 1 year ago on Google
    El Rincón de Cortez is a staple of El Paso restaurants. They have decades of experience serving Mexican and Tex-Mex food. The daily specials come with a delicious stew. Worth visiting when in El Paso!

  • 1/5 M O. 1 year ago on Google
    I was a regular customer before the pandemic and continued to support them through take out orders but every time they screwed up the order. Today I picked up 3 burritos. I specifically asked for the potatoes to be crispy because they have been almost raw for most of my to-go orders. I asked the young lady who took my order and rang me up if she had made sure the potatoes were crispy and she said yes. Well, I get home and open the burritos and not only were the potatoes uncooked but they were dripping with grease and we could tell it was old grease. So gross! I called to let them know and they really didn’t care. I give up. Not returning ever again.

  • 5/5 Rami D. 1 year ago on Google
    The salsa that they start you off with was very tasty. I ordered the Steak Ranchero and it was amazing.

  • 4/5 Roberto G. 4 years ago on Google
    1st time here and it was great. Service was exceptional, the food had great taste, the only knock was the food was a little cold just over warm, but nothing major. I definitely recommend this place.

  • 4/5 Raymond De La V. 1 year ago on Google
    Been coming to this restaurant for years. recently stopped in and it was as good as I remembered. I did not have a chance to have the huevos rancheros but give them a try.

  • 5/5 Cassandra G. 1 year ago on Google
    Always delicious and flavorful meals! Authentic Mexican home cooked plates. Portions are great size. Usually pretty busy, but definitely worth the wait!

  • 1/5 Drey 1 year ago on Google
    Order chicken fajitas very disappointment. Chicken was cut into cubes not your topical shredded fajitas and the chicken was hard as a rock. What kind of fajitas are this? Do cooks know how to cook? Not going back left third of my food in my plate. Why should I pay for something that is uneditable. 😡🤬


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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