El Rinconcito Cafe Menu

El Rinconcito Cafe in Washington, DC offers a cozy and affordable dining experience with flavorful Salvadoran and Mexican dishes. Customers rave about the delicious food, generous portions, and quick service. Highlights include the El Salvadorian specialty, carne asada, chicken tacos, pupusas, and tamales. The menu also includes vegan options for those with dietary restrictions. The restaurant is casual, family-friendly, and provides outdoor seating. With a full bar and happy hour specials, it's a great spot for lunch or dinner. Customers appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Overall, El Rinconcito Cafe is a gem for authentic Central American cuisine in the heart of the city.

Salvadorean Appetizers

Pupusas

Handmade corn tortilla stuffed with your choice of cheese, squash, pork, or both, loroco and cheese. It can also be stuffed with green cabbage and marinated with apple cider vinegar, red onions, carrots, and tomato sauce on top.

$4.75

Tamales De Pollo

Corn meal stuffed with chicken, chickpeas, and potatoes. Wrapped with green plantain leaf.

$4.75

Tamales Pisques

meal with refried beans

$4.75

Yuca Frita O Sancochada

Cassava root fried or steamed, topped with green cabbage, red onions, and carrots. Marinated with apple cider vinegar and pico de gallo.

$9.85

Plátanos Fritos Con Crema

Fried plantains served with sour cream

$9.65

Plátanos Fritos Con Crema Y Frijoles

Fried plantains served with sour cream and refried beans.

$10.65

Alitas Fritas De Pollo Picantes

Spicy fried chicken wings with ranch dressing, celery, and carrots

$17.95

Picadera

One grilled Salvadorean sausage and one handmade corn tortilla.

$6.60

Picaderas Salvadorenas

Soups

Sopa De Res

Beef short rib soup, served with fresh vegetables, yellow corn, green cabbage, sliced carrot, cassava, chayote, and plantain.

$24.00

Sopa De Camarónes

Shrimp soup with or without cream, served with white rice and chopped cilantro with onions.

$23.00

Mariscada Salvadoreña

Salvadorean seafood soup, served with shrimps, crab, clams, mussels, squids, catfish with or without cream.

$28.00

Mariscada Salvadoreña Con Huevo

Salvadorean seafood soup with two eggs, served with shrimps, crab, clams, mussels, squids, catfish with or without cream.

$30.00

Salmon A La Ranchera

Grilled Salmon with fresh ranchero sauce on top, served with sautéed mixed vegetables, white rice mixed with fresh corn, carrots, olive oil, grilled jalapeño and two handmade tortillas.

$25.80

Salmon A La Crema

Grilled Salmon with heavy cream and three shrimps on top, served with sautéed mixed vegetables, white rice mixed with fresh corn, carrots, olive oil, grilled jalapeño and two handmade tortillas.

$31.80

Fish

Steak

Steak Con Papas Fritas Y Ensalada De Repollo

oz. New York Steak with French fries and coleslaw.

$31.80

Steak Con Arroz Blanco Y Frijoles Negros

oz. New York Steak with white rice and black beans and two handmade corn tortillas.

$31.80

El Rinconcito Steak

oz. New York Steak with three shrimps, two eggs: served with pico de gallo, white rice, avocado, black beans, Salvadorean cheese and two handmade corn tortillas.

$38.50

El Jornalero Steak

oz. New York Steak, topped with two eggs and Ranchero Sauce, served with Salvadorean sausage, fried plantain, casamiento, refried beans, grilled jalapeño, Salvadorean cheese and two handmade corn tortillas.

$38.50

Típico Desayuno Salvadoreño

Salvadorean Breakfast: Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions; served with refried beans, fried plantain, sour cream, Salvadorean cheese, avocado and two handmade corn tortillas.

$18.65

Huevos Rancheros

Ranchero Style Eggs: Two fried eggs topped with tomato sauce, onions, and bell peppers; served with fried plantains, sour cream, refried beans and two handmade corn tortillas.

$16.95

Tipico Con Chorizo

Salvadorean Breakfast: Two scrambled eggs mixed with tomatoes, bell peppers and onions; served with refried beans, fried plantain, sour cream, Salvadorean cheese, avocado, one Salvadorean Sausage mixed with the eggs or Grilled on the side and two handmade corn tortillas.

$21.95

Huevos Rancheros Con Chorizo

Ranchero Style Eggs: Two fried eggs topped with tomato sauce, onions, and bell peppers; served with fried plantains, sour cream, refried beans, one grilled Salvadorean chorizo and two handmade corn tortillas.

$19.25

Salvadorean Breakfast

Salvadorean Specialties - Carnes

Chicharrónes Fritos

Fried morsels of pork with pico de gallo and green cabbage marinated with apple cider vinegar.

$20.95

Carne Asada

Grilled Steak con pico de gallo.

$23.50

Carne Guisada

Beef stew with tomato sauce, pieces of potato and carrots.

$22.95

Ropa Vieja

Shredded beef in tomato sauce, fried plantain, and black beans.

$24.25

Carne Deshilada Con O Sin Huevo

Shredded beef with or without egg, Salvadorean cheese, avocado, and black beans.

$24.25

Milanesa De Carne

Fried breaded breast of beef with black beans, fried plantains and pico de gallo.

$24.25

Bistec Encebollado

Steak with sautéed red onions.

$24.25

Bistec Criollo

Steak with tomato sauce, sautéed red onions and bell peppers

$24.25

Bistec A Lo Macho

Steak with tomato sauce, sautéed red onions, bell peppers, fresh Habanero red pepper, white rice and black beans.

$25.25

Carne Con Huevo Y Chorizo

Grilled steak, two eggs, Salvadorean sausage and pico de gallo.

$28.95

Pollo A La Crema

Grilled boneless chicken breast with heavy cream sauce, dices of Spanish onion, bell pepper and tomato.

$22.25

Pollo Guisado

Chicken stew with tomato sauce, piece of potato and carrot.

$22.25

Pechuga De Pollo A La Parrilla

Grilled boneless chicken breast with pico de gallo.

$21.75

Milanesa De Pollo

Fried breaded breast of chicken with black beans, fried plantains and pico de gallo.

$23.50

Pechuga De Pollo A La Parrilla Con Huevo Y Chorizo

Grilled boneless chicken breast with two eggs, Salvadorean sausage and pico de gallo.

$27.25

Salvadorean Specialties - Pollo / Chicken

Salvadorean Specialties - Camarónes / Shrimps

Camarónes Al Sarten

Sautéed shrimp in olive oil, served on a bed of slices of plum tomato, lettuce, shredded carrot, and avocado.

$22.95

Camarónes A La Plancha

Grilled shrimp served on a bed of slices of plum tomato, lettuce, shredded carrot, and avocado.

$22.95

Camarónes Guisados

Shrimp stew with fresh tomato sauce, red onions, and bell peppers.

$24.25

Camarónes A La Crema

Shrimp with heavy cream sauce, dices of Spanish onion, bell peppers and tomato.

$24.25

Camarónes Yucatecos

Shrimp stew with fresh tomato sauce, red onions, bell peppers, fresh Habanero pepper, olive oil, black beans, and white rice.

$25.50

Pupusa, Tamal Pisque / Beans Tamal

Pupusa paired with tamal pisque or beans tamal, choice of filling including pork and cheese, cheese, pork, beans with cheese, squash and cheese, loroco with cheese, or mixed fillings.

$15.75

Pupusas

Two pupusas with customizable fillings: options include pork and cheese, pure cheese, pure pork, beans with cheese; and unique mixes like squash, loroco with cheese, or combined beans, cheese with pork or loroco.

$15.75

Pupusas, Tamal Pisque / Beans Tamal

Choose two pupusas from pork and cheese, cheese, pork, beans with cheese, squash and cheese, loroco and cheese, beans, cheese and loroco, or beans, cheese and pork. Served with a tamal pisque or beans tamal.

$18.50

Combinations: Pupusas & Tamales

Salads

Ensalada Rinconcito / House Salad

Chopped lettuce, avocado, radish, cucumbers, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and sautéed onions. Choice of Italian or Ranch dressing.

$12.15

Grilled Boneless Chicken Breast Taco Salad

Grilled boneless chicken breast served atop a bed of crisp lettuce, typically includes tomatoes, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and a crispy tortilla bowl.

$22.25

Grilled Shrimp Taco Salad

Griled boneless chicken breast, beef and shrimp, one flour fried tortilla with chopped lettuce, tomato, avocado, sautéed onions, sweet peppers with italian or ranch arrassieo n t esige

$22.75

Grilled Chicken And Beef Taco Salad

Grilled chicken and beef served atop a bed of fresh lettuce, typically includes cheese, guacamole, sour cream, tomatoes, and beans, encased in a crispy tortilla shell.

$25.50

Taco Salads

Fajitas

Fajitas Vegetariana / Vegetarian Fajitas

Vegetarian fajitas with a selection of corn or flour tortillas.

$20.50

Fajitas De Res / Beef Fajitas

Beef fajitas served with choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$25.95

Fajitas De Pollo / Chicken Fajitas

Sautéed chicken strips, served with bell peppers, onions, choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$24.75

Fajitas De Carne Y Pollo / Beef And Chicken

Beef and chicken fajitas served with choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$27.25

Fajitas De Camarónes / Shrimp Fajitas

Sizzling shrimp served with bell peppers, onions, and a choice of corn or flour tortillas.

$27.25

Fajitas Mixtas / Mixed Fajitas: Beef, Chicken And Shrimp

Mixed fajitas featuring beef, chicken, and shrimp. Options include corn or flour tortillas.

$29.75

Vegetarian Burrito

Flour tortilla wrap filed with tomato, onions, blackbeans, mixed white rice with vegetables, baked with shredded mozzarella and monterrey cheese and red tomato sauce

$14.25

Ground Beef Burrito

Flour tortilla wrap filed with tomato, onions, blackbeans, mixed white rice with vegetables, baked with shredded mozzarella and monterrey cheese and red tomato sauce

$15.50

Shredded Chicken Burrito

Flour tortilla wrap filed with tomato, onions, blackbeans, mixed white rice with vegetables, baked with shredded mozzarella and monterrey cheese and red tomato sauce

$14.75

Shredded Beef Burrito

Flour tortilla wrap filed with tomato, onions, blackbeans, mixed white rice with vegetables, baked with shredded mozzarella and monterrey cheese and red tomato sauce

$17.25

Grilled Chicken Breast Burrito

Stuffed with grilled chicken breast, melted cheese, and served with a side of refried beans, Mexican rice, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

$16.75

Burritos

Chimichangas

Vegetarian Chimichanga

Fried vegetarian chimichanga. flour tortilla wrap and fried filled with tomato, onions, black beans. mixed with white rice, vegetables, shredded mozzarella and monterrey cheese.

$14.25

Ground Beef Chimichanga

Ground beef enclosed in a crispy tortilla. Offers single or platter size.

$15.50

Shredded Chicken Chimichanga

Crispy fried chimichanga filled with shredded chicken. Options include single serving or platter.

$14.75

Shredded Beef Chimichanga

Deep-fried burrito filled with shredded beef, typically includes pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican cheese, and sour cream.

$17.25

Grilled Chicken Breast Chimichanga

Grilled chicken breast chimichanga is a flour tortilla filled with seasoned grilled chicken, typically includes pico de gallo, guacamole, Mexican cheese, and sour cream, then fried until crisp.

$16.75

Enchiladas De Frijoles / Beans

Two bean enchiladas, red sauce, optional single serving or platter.

$12.95

Enchiladas De Queso / Cheese

Corn tortillas filled with cheese, smothered in red sauce. Available as a single serving or a platter.

$12.95

Enchiladas De Pollo / Shredded Chicken

Two red enchiladas filled with shredded chicken. Served as a single or platter option.

$14.25

Enchiladas De Carne / Ground Beef

Three corn tortillas filled with ground beef, topped with red sauce. Options: single serving or platter.

$15.50

Enchiladas Rojas

Enchiladas Verdes

Enchiladas De Pollo / Shredded Chicken

Two enchiladas filled with shredded chicken, wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with green sauce. Options: single serving or platter.

$14.75

Enchiladas De Res / Shredded Beef

Two shredded beef enchiladas, verde sauce. Options: single or platter.

$14.75

Quesadilla De Queso / Cheese

A quesadilla de queso features a tortilla filled with melted cheese, often accompanied by a selection of sauces for enhanced flavor.

$13.95

Quesadilla De Frijoles Y Queso / Beans And Cheese

Melty cheese and savory beans folded in a grilled tortilla, served with fresh lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

$15.25

Quesadilla Vegetariana / Vegetarian

A wheat or corn tortilla filled with a blend of cheeses, assorted seasonal vegetables, typically served with guacamole and sour cream.

$15.25

Quesadilla De Pollo / Shredded Chicken

Stuffed with shredded chicken and melted cheese, served with a side of fresh guacamole, chopped tomato salsa, and a dollop of sour cream.

$15.75

Quesadilla De Carne Deshilada / Shredded Beef

Shredded beef quesadilla typically includes tender, slow-cooked beef, melted cheese, and a soft flour tortilla, complemented by pico de gallo and guacamole.

$17.95

Quesadilla De Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled chicken breast and melted cheese encased in a flour tortilla, typically accompanied by guacamole and pico de gallo.

$17.95

Quesadilla De Camarónes / Shrimp

Grilled shrimp nestled in a flour tortilla with melted cheese, typically includes fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, and a dollop of sour cream.

$20.95

Quesadilla Mixta

Grilled New York Strips mixed with chicken breast.

$21.75

Quesadillas

Nachos

Nachos De Queso / Cheese

Corn tortilla chips typically include a generous topping of melted cheese.

$13.95

Nachos De Queso Y Frijol / Cheese And Beans

$15.25

Nachos De Res / Ground Beef

Tortilla chips topped with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese, typically includes beans and pico de gallo.

$16.75

Nachos De Pollo / Shredded Chicken

Crispy tortilla chips topped with tender shredded chicken, typically includes melted cheese, pico de gallo, and a dollop of sour cream.

$16.75

Nacho De Pollo Asado / Grilled Chicken Breast

Grilled chicken breast served atop crispy tortilla chips, typically includes black beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and melted cheese.

$18.25

Taco De Res / Ground Beef

Ground beef taco, available in single or platter, with options for soft-shell or hard-shell tortillas.

$5.65

Taco De Pollo / Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken in a taco, choice of soft or hard-shell tortillas. Available as a single or a platter.

$5.65

Tacos De Res / Ground Beef

Two ground beef tacos, available in single or platter servings. Choose between soft-shell or hard-shell tortillas.

$10.50

Tacos De Pollo / Shredded Chicken

Shredded chicken in choice of soft or hard tortilla. Options: single or platter.

$10.50

Tacos

Fried Taquitos Sonora

Fried Taquitos Sonora / Shredded Beef

Crispy fried taquitos filled with shredded beef. Available in single or platter size.

$12.95

Fried Taquitos Sonora / Shredded Chicken

Crispy Sonora taquitos filled with shredded chicken. Available in single or platter size.

$12.95

Tacos Al Carbon Pollo

Two "al carbon" chicken tacos, available in single or platter sizes.

$16.75

Tacos Al Carbon

Hamburgers

Side Order Of French Fries / Papas Fritas

Golden, deep-fried french fries, typically seasoned with a light touch of salt.

$6.95

Empanadas De Plátano

Fried plantain pie with Spanish cream inside.

$7.95

Postres/Desserts

Extras/Side Orders

Arroz Amarillo

Yellow rice

$4.25

Arroz Blanco Con Vegetales

White mixed with vegetables.

$4.25

Frijoles Fritos

Refried beans.

$4.25

Frijoles Negros

Black beans.

$4.25

Jalapeño Fresco Asado

Grilled fresh jalapeño pepper.

$1.00

Chorizo Salvadoreño

Salvadorean Sausage.

$4.95

Aguacate

Avocado.

$4.95

Guacamole

Can be ordered together with your meal

$5.50

Guacamole Dip

Chips and Guacamole.

$10.75

Chips And Sauce

Chips and Salsa.

$9.25

Crema

Sour Cream.

$2.75

Pico De Gallo

Fresh and zesty salsa made with diced tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and a touch of spice.

$2.75

Tortillas De Harina

Flour tortillas.

$2.25

Tortillas De Maiz

Handmade corn tortillas.

$1.00

Queso Salvadoreño

Salvadorean cheese.

$2.95

Tocino

Bacon.

$5.50

Huevos Revueltos

Two scrambled eggs.

$5.75

Cilantro Picado

Chopped cilantro.

$2.25

Cilantro Y Cebolla Picado

Chopped cilantro and onions.

$3.15

Ajo Y Cebolla Picado

Chopped garlic and onions.

$3.15

Cilantro, Cebolla Y Jalapeño Picado

Chopped cilantro, onions and jalapeño.

$3.75

Costilla De Res Extra

One extra Beef Rib.

$9.50

Camarón Extra

One extra Shrimp.

$3.75

Side De Salsa De Tomate Roja

Red tomato sauce.

$2.50

Side De Salsa De Tomate Verde

Green médium hot tomato sauce.

$2.75

Vegetales Mixtos Cocidos

Cooked mixed Vegetables

$10.25

Fresh Fruit Drink Ensalada

Latin-American inspired, fresh fruit drink ensalada. Available in medium or large.

$4.50

Botella De Agua

Bottled Water

$2.25

Ever Fresh Juice

A refreshing blend of seasonal fruits, freshly juiced for a vibrant taste.

$3.50

Coconut Juice

Freshly extracted juice from coconuts, offering a natural and refreshing taste.

$4.95

Kid's Juice

Delicious and refreshing!

$2.25

Sodas BOTTLE

A selection of bottled sodas, typically includes popular Latin American and international flavors such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, and unique regional varieties.

$3.75

Hot Chocolat

A traditional Latin American hot chocolate, typically prepared with rich chocolate and milk, often infused with spices like cinnamon.

$3.75

Coffee

Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.

$3.75

Hot Tea

Té

$3.75

Jarritos Y Sangria

Chocolate caliente

$3.95

Sodas/Soft Drinks