Phone: +442077003670
Address: 235 Holloway RoadN7 8HG, London, United Kingdom
City: London
Dishes: 14
Reviews: 21391
Website: http://www.el-rincon.co.uk/
"everyone who really likes to eat realizes that they cannot compare all culinary experiences to the same criteria. they go to the dorchester for decades, intrica, silver service and a feeling of lots of money well spent; they go to le mercury for atmosphere, simple French dug, and a feeling of joy to change from £20. el rincon quiteno is all of the following: authentic, tasty, friendly, inescapable, peculiar, institutional, (quite) cheap, unmistakable, domestic, addictive, changeable, disorganized. if I had this thing in an hour at nando, I would go. but it’s not nando’s, it’s not the dorchester, it’s not even le mercury it’s in this category that is so rare that they also need to search it in the English capital. it is small, independent, domestic spun, immediate, niche, immigrants cook. I used to live on the holloway road to explain a bias against el rincon. but it characterizes everything that makes this area, what it is, the colorfully proud affirmation of its South American (ecuadorean) rooted over any wall, just punctured by arsenal fc. there is a counterplace serving chickens and cattle emaniada beside bacon-sarnies. it is the Nord-London-Einwanderer experience, which is small in iconography and in food. over five years of regular return there, with family, friends, with big groups and occasionally only on my own, the menu has changed only a little. the food is essentially ecuadorean, but there are Argentine (parrillada) and Bolivian (pork fricassee) inclusions and my better traveled friends who know South America and South America food were always enchanted by authenticity. all meat dishes are excellent, and tend to be big too. the parrillada is even a good business for two, but it is a good meat. I had also made bream brilliant there, and a stock option that they do well are the sorts of aroz. for me, however, the extreme triumph at el rincon is the series of suppen. the friicassee is above all the only tasty dish I've ever eaten, and I really mean that. as a small local restaurant that cooks to home, and with fricassee is a dish that takes a long time to prepare, they don't always have it available, so I complained: if it is available, they do themselves a fallen and damn well order it immediately. it consists of a salty, paprika loaded broth with a large sponge in it and huge mais. some of the waiting employees can hardly speak English. which indicates that a large part of the customers does not, and what does that say? If the Spanish part of North London protects this place, it is the next thing they bring to the right. not that everyone wants the real thing, or that the real thing in and of itself the best way to eat, but for all bleedings about wahaca's street food rights, they are looking for Mexican customers and wondering what they are doing. if they want to eat South American in london, they tend to get Rodizio-style places, expensive steak houses and others. so they should celebrate el rincon to be exactly the triumphant that it deserves, welcoming, unique and above all very good eating. it will be like no other meal they have this year, and they will change from their £20 again."
Menu - 14 options
All prices are estimates.
Prawn
Juicy prawns grilled to perfection, seasoned with garlic and herbs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce.
Tempura
Crispy battered vegetables and seafood deep-fried to golden perfection, served with a light dipping sauce.
Risotto
Creamy Arborio rice cooked to perfection, with a rich blend of Parmesan and fresh seasonal vegetables.
Carbonara
A classic Italian pasta dish with creamy egg sauce, pancetta, Parmesan, and a touch of black pepper.
Panna Cotta
Creamy, silky Italian dessert with a hint of vanilla, topped with berry coulis or fresh fruit.
French Toast
Thick slices of bread soaked in a rich egg mixture, grilled to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Soup Of The Day
A comforting bowl of homemade soup, featuring fresh seasonal ingredients and aromatic herbs; flavors change daily.
Barry
Another very hot day so lovely to sit near the front. Great sea bream and tempura
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Helen
friendly Latino spot. always welcome to this excellent place. parillada for 2 is a lot.
Arthur
random. determined to get a speckrolle here before the work, good value for a week with the chap very civilian, they go into today different chap, double the price, thank you for, adios
Elsie
I went with my couple for a celebration, we had really close and helpful staff who treat us very well.We ate a couple of starters and one main each of delicious Ecuadorian food. With a couple of draught beer really tasty and fresh and a good Rioja bottle we had a really good dinner, we will come back for sure!! Thanks!
Jacob
we fought on el rincon after our trip to the emirates stage. the owner was so friendly and friendly and it really made our dining experience even more pleasant. we had 2 appetizers and 2 main thing and they were absolutely delicious. the ingredients are generous and seafood is really fresh. get the prawn ceviche with the fried bananas. great food!
Ερίκα
I was told by the signs of £2.99 dinner deals and a milkshake bar, which claims their frozen fruits was fresh on the holloway road everyone would. and so I was deceived by the pedestrians who did not see the type to worry about food many of them for fried chicken. when my other bib afflicted me to brunch at el rincon quiteno in the morning, I was far from convincing that everything proves to be decent. I gave him a jump on the basis that my recent food route to holloway road cigansky ray and tibilisi was satisfied. no expectation. zero appetit. but wow! el rincon quiteno is a Bolivian/Ecuadorian deli, but they also serve freshly prepared...read more
Arthur
decent and plentiful eating. disappointing place in the holloway road. we had the ceviche and Bolivian pasty for starter, both very good and filling. the main thing from sirloin steak with onions/plant and rice and marinated deep fried pork ribs with boiled mais. Unfortunately, the steak, although I specifically asked to be medium rare, was far overcooked and could not be a sirloin cut. it just tasted like a cheap meat, but the aromen that had brought out the sauce were ok. nevertheless, a lot of eating on the teller what I always welcome. the pork ribs were much better than the sirloin steak, although they massive amounts of fat and some of the pieces were a bit too...read more
Ruth
The restaurant (well, it’s pretty much a cafe) is just a few minutes walk from Holloway Road station and when we arrived, the tables outside were already full of regulars who were chatting in Spanish – and I assumed they were Ecuadorians, which I thought was a good sign as to the quality and authenticity of the food Eventually we chose our starters: chorizo tortilla, chicken empanada and prawn cocktail. The empanada was tasty but disappointingly small, and only one. The tomato relish which came with it was spicy enough to burn off the roof of our mouths. My tortilla was delicious – a huge wedge of Spanish-style omelette, with slices of spicy chorizo layered through it. But prawn...read more
Sasha
Anyone who genuinely loves eating out realises that you can't compare all dining experiences on the same criteria. You go to the Dorchester for decadence, intricacy, silver service and a sense of lots of money well spent; you go to Le Mercury for atmosphere, simple French grub, and a sense of pleasure at getting change from £20 El Rincon Quiteno is all of the following: authentic, tasty, friendly, unassuming, peculiar, institutional, (quite) cheap, distinctive, homely, addictive, changeable, disorganised. If I got these things in an hour at Nando's, I'd walk out. But it isn't Nando's, it isn't the Dorchester, it isn't even Le Mercury it's in that category which is so rare you have...read mor...
Naomi
everyone who really likes to eat realizes that they cannot compare all culinary experiences to the same criteria. they go to the dorchester for decades, intrica, silver service and a feeling of lots of money well spent; they go to le mercury for atmosphere, simple French dug, and a feeling of joy to change from £20. el rincon quiteno is all of the following: authentic, tasty, friendly, inescapable, peculiar, institutional, (quite) cheap, unmistakable, domestic, addictive, changeable, disorganized. if I had this thing in an hour at nando, I would go. but it’s not nando’s, it’s not the dorchester, it’s not even le mercury it’s in this category that is so rare that they also need to search it i...
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Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Coffee Indulge in our rich and aromatic coffee selection, expertly brewed to awaken your senses. From classic espresso to creamy lattes, discover the perfect blend to start your day on a flavorful note.
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Breakfast Start your day with our delicious breakfast options, featuring everything from classic eggs and pancakes to healthy smoothies and yogurt. Perfect for a hearty meal or a light morning bite!
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Ecuadorean
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