It doesn’t matter if you are craving burritos, enchiladas, or a crispy chimichanga, when you want some of the best Mexican food of your life, step inside El Rinconcito in Idaho Falls. This hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant serves authentic Mexican cuisine that is packed with flavor and the number of options is quite extensive. El Rinconcito can truly put a smile on the face of just about anyone who eats there.

El Rinconcito is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant that you may pass by without a second glance. This hidden gem is located among storage units and various businesses on Hollipark Drive in Idaho Falls.

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However, when you walk inside, you’ll be greeted with lively music, traditional décor, and incredible murals on the walls.

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While the outside of this Mexican restaurant may not look like much, its menu will make your taste buds tingle. El Rinconcito in Idaho Falls serves many traditional Mexican food items from burritos to tacos to enchiladas. The menu is long and extensive!

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You can also order Menudo, tapatias, huaraches, sopes, and so much more. We suggest looking over the menu before arriving at this restaurant so you have plenty of time to choose your meal.

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No matter what you order, make sure you come hungry. The portion sizes are LARGE and you will want to lick your plate clean. You can expect your burrito to be the length of your plate and there is no spare room if you order a chimichanga with rice and beans.

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You can order a combination plate of your favorite Mexican dishes or a single food item. Make sure you try some of this restaurant’s specialty sauces if you love a little spice with your food.

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El Rinconcito may be a hole-in-the-wall restaurant, but it is certainly well-known and popular among Idaho Falls locals. You will want to get to this restaurant early to avoid the lunch and dinner rush. If not, you can expect to wait in line.

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El Rinconcito is open Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Mondays and be aware the hours are shortened on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. You can visit this restaurant’s Facebook page for more information on the menu, hours, and more.

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However, the wait is certainly worth it for some of the best Mexican food of your life.

Have you visited this hole-in-the-wall restaurant in Idaho before? What did you order? What was your experience like? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

If you are looking for something fun to do after you’ve devoured your delicious Mexican food, head to the East Idaho Aquarium, just a few blocks away. Here, you can observe a sloth, feed fish, hold birds, and so much more.

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Address: 1638 Hollipark Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83401, USA