El Rincon de Rita — Restaurant in San Jose

I have had the most difficult week and needed some comfort food. Huevos divorciados is high on my list of comforts. The fact that this place also had Cafe de olla that people rave about in the reviews sealed the deal.

The food was extraordinary. Everything fresh and perfectly prepared. My friend's breakfast burrito with eggs and chorizo was delicious (I had to steal a bite). The huevos divorciados were just what I needed, crispy tortillas, the most delicious salsas, perfectly cooked eggs, and delicious rice and beans. And the cafe de olla is everything it's claimed to be, rich, smooth as silk, tantalizingly spiced, and subtly sweetened. I am careful with caffeine because of my blood pressure but I sure wish I could have had a second cup because it's heavenly.

I got a empanada de pina to go, and it was somehow both homey and sophisticated. I love all things pineapple and this lived up to it's promise. Fresh, fruity filling, delicate and flaky pastry, and a perfectly restrained dusting of sugar to round out the sweetness. It's just such an incredibly harmonious combo that is both nostalgic and elevated.

I will be back soon for tacos de canasta. That's something I couldn't find in restaurants easily when growing up, it's so exciting to see them on menus now, so I have to come try them here.

Also worth mentioning that Rita came to say hi and introduce herself, the entire staff is beyond kind, and the whole vibe is a little more like a family BBQ. So many people were there enjoying some talented singers and each other's company.

My heart is happy. My tummy is happy. My soul is happy.

It was the best possible medicine and I can't...

Don't walk, run to this place.

I'm so happy "I found" this place. As a Mexican, you always miss the food with a taste of home, and after 10 years living in the Bay Area, today I can't stop smiling and keep "thinking/dreaming" about the food.

As a vegetarian, it is always disappointing that in the "Mexican places" your options are: quesadilla, bean burrito with rice, chips & guacamole, and french fries, but here you can have options and also you can enjoy gorditas!! (handmade and with authentic Mexican flavor).

They have a varied and truly Mexican menu (note: burritos and french fries are not Mexican) and el Café de Olla (delicious Mexican coffee) is legit, and please, try their Aguas Frescas.

It's a family-owned place, where 95% of its employees are women. All of them are very kind and friendly.

Today I had: Tacos dorados de carne (tacos in fry tortilla with potato and lamb), comes with consomé, onion & cilantro, and hot salsas Chicharrón gordita (pork rind in green salsa), comes with queso fresco and beans. Potato gordita, comes with queso fresco and hot salsa Rajas con queso gordita (a plate with a base of poblano pepper, cream, corn and onion), comes with hot salsa Gordita Zacatecana Café de olla Agua fresca (mix of cucumber and lemon, so refreshing)

Please, enjoy every single item of...

LOVELY !!! AUTHENTIC !!! KIND STAFF !!! DELICIOUS !!!

After recovering from the long illness, I wanted to east something good, affordable, hygienic. Let me recommend this place in my full senses. Justifying my recommendation below:

It has authentic Mexican food. The real flavors comes out in every single bite.

They have got a good vegetarian options. They are very open to replacing meat options with the veg options as well.

Staff is very welcoming to people from all walks of life. They are very well trained in their jobs and ensure to note done any kind of dietary restriction for their guests.

The ambience is beautiful and gives the Mexican vibe. I just adore to look at the colorful walls and feel lively with the entertaining music (not too loud) in he background.

The food served is delicious in every bite. It doesn't loses its charm at all at any point.

Want to try really good Mexican food. This is the stop. Kudos to the...