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Mexican Restaurant 4.6· 1,247 reviews $10 to $20

El Rinconcito

Georgia, United States

Enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine with fast service at El Rinconcito in Statesboro, GA. Dine-in or takeout with vegetarian options and local specialties.

4.6 / 5

Guest rating

1,247

Reviews

Mexican Restaurant

Cuisine

Georgia

City

$10 to $20

Price level

Closes at 9:00 PM

Overview

About El Rinconcito

El Rinconcito is a Mexican restaurant located in Statesboro, GA, offering a cozy and casual dining experience. Known for authentic Southwestern flavors, it features a diverse menu ranging from house specials like Torta Hawaiiana and Quesadilla Birria to vegetarian platters such as Veggie #5.

Guests can enjoy a fast-paced service environment with options for onsite dining and takeout, though delivery is not available. The atmosphere is quiet yet trendy, appealing to college students, groups, and tourists looking for a comfortable place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

The restaurant is well-equipped to accommodate guests with accessibility needs, including wheelchair accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating. Families also find it welcoming with amenities like a kids’ menu and high chairs.

A standout feature is the self-serve chip and salsa bar, highlighted by many diners for its variety and freshness. Reasonable price points and accepted payments methods like credit cards and NFC mobile payments add to the convenience.

30 min - 1.5 hr visit Offers alcohol Groups welcome Takeout available No delivery 4.6 rating (1247 reviews) Accepts reservations Statesboro, GA

Quick facts

  • Price range: $10–20
  • Contact: +1 912-871-5502
  • Free parking and street parking
  • Fully wheelchair accessible
  • Credit/debit cards & NFC payments accepted
  • Kids’ menu and high chairs available
  • Bar onsite
  • Popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining
Amenities & features

What's available at the restaurant

Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at El Rinconcito.

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • No Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking
Hours

Opening hours

When El Rinconcito is open during the week.

Closes at 9:00 PM

  • Monday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Location

Location & Nearby Places

Central Georgia, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.

Reviews

Reviews for El Rinconcito

What recent guests say after dining at El Rinconcito.

4.6/ 5

Based on 1,247 guest reviews

Chip And Salsa Bar King Quesadilla Chimichangas Tacos Carnitas Chorizo Tacos Lengua Nacho Bar Chile Relleno Fresh Tortillas Tamales

Rating distribution

5 75%
4 15%
3 5%
2 2%
1 3%

Rebecca Henderson

Feb 25, 2026

"Loved the salsa and chip bar. The food came out SUPER quick and was delicious! Our server was very nice and attentive. This was our first time, and we will definitely be back!"

TtotheD IsMe

Feb 07, 2026

"Mexican done right! First gotta shout out to the chip and salsa bar. Self serve never ending warm chips and various yummy salsas. I love the chicken quesadilla grande! It's huge and filled with meat veggies and cheese. I always bring half home for later. New fav is the grande burrito with chicken and California veggies! Great food, good service and easy on the wallet make this a local fav for me."

Kerry Ann

Jan 17, 2026

"My husband and I are working out of state from Florida, after a hard week this restaurant was a boost!! By far one of the best we’ve found!! The chips and salsa bar is awesome!! All of the ingredients were so fresh. We ordered chicken enchiladas verdes and the steak quesadilla grande for dinner. WOW!! Biggest steak quesadilla I’ve ever had, and the price can’t be beat. To think we almost visited that giant Mexican restaurant down the street. I’m so glad we chose this quaint spot instead. 10/10 recommended"

Mary-Jay Alward

Jan 16, 2026

"Had an appointment in Statesboro which finished just about lunch time, so we decided to stop in for lunch and we certainly were not disappointed. The service was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the portions were quite generous. The prices were a tad less than we pay at our normal "go-to" Mexican place, too. We decided it's going to be our regular stop when we're in Statesboro!"

Billy Truax

Dec 21, 2025

"This place is great. Never had a salsa bar before with self serve chips. Fast and friendly service. We will be back."

Ronnie Mehelic

Dec 15, 2025

"Went recently (5/14/25), and been going since 2014. El Rinc is a different type of Mexican food. It’s different enough than the other restaurants in town that it has its own niche. The food is excellent. I used to be a huge fan of their Chicken Tacos (before I changed diets), and I enjoyed their Vegetarian Dish options today. The salsa and chip bar is a standout, so many good options for sauces and toppings! Salsa is not too chunky or watery. Service remains top notch. Expedient service for drinks, and the kitchen gets your food out in a reasonable time. I’ve moved away from the area, but this remains one of my go-to stops when in town."

Rich Hoffarth

Dec 01, 2025

"Thus is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. We found it traveling from western NY to Florida. We made a special effort to stop this year. I love the jalapeno dip!!!"

Pickles McGee

Nov 30, 2025

"This is seriously the most delicious Mexican food I've ever tasted in my entire LIFE! Totally makes me sad I'm visiting here from Atlanta so I probably won't get a chance to eat here again.. They have a CHIP BAR with different salsas and toppings plus this cool chip making machine that you serve yourself with. If I could give 10 stars, I would.."

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

El Rinconcito offers a variety of Mexican dishes in a casual and cozy atmosphere. Known for fast service and local specialties, it serves lunch and dinner with dine-in and takeout options. Visitors often spend between 30 minutes to 1.5 hours enjoying meals here.

This restaurant provides onsite dining with table service, takeout, and seating options for lunch, dinner, and dessert. Delivery service is not available.

The location features wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating to accommodate guests with mobility needs.

Reservations are accepted for planning visits. Payment methods include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for convenience.

The menu includes vegetarian options and small plates along with a kids' menu and high chairs, making it suitable for families and solo diners.

Free parking is available both in the lot and on surrounding streets, providing easy access to the restaurant.

Detailed menu items, including appetizers, platters, and desserts, can be viewed on the menu page for planning meals in advance.

For questions or reservations, call +1 912-871-5502 directly to speak with staff.

The restaurant offers a casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy environment popular among college students, groups, and tourists.

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