Edgard Martinez

I have been in the Pocono Mountains for a few days now and have enjoyed quite a few restaurants, but started craving some authentic Puerto Rican food a day or two ago.....and let me tell you....I'm so happy I found this restaurant on google! Team members were on point with their menu knowledge, recommendations, and friendliness! Liz and Ivanna made us feel like we were visiting family! Chefs know exactly how Puerto Rican food should taste and the food we ordered did not disappoint one bit. Perfect balance of flavor and that home cooked feel! Ricardo the chef throws down in the kitchen for sure! A perfect venue for family style eating with a clean and beautifully Puertorican style decorated dining area - made us feel like we were on the island. Salsa music playing in the background at the perfect volume added to the dining experience. We had some fritters to start with (alcapurrias, sorrullitos, and rellenos de papa), Bistec Salteado (steak cooked to perfection smothered in bell peppers and onions), the roasted pork, with arroz con gandules (rice with pigeon peas) and a salad as the main course. The house dressing for the salad was perfect, too. For dessert, we ordered some flan and a tres leches slice of cake (to-go). The pastry chef knows what they are doing! So good! If you want pasteles on the spot you can get them on weekends, but they are sold frozen to take home and cook any day. Definitely recommend El Rincon Caribe and will for sure be back soon. This place does not disappoint! Free parking available.

703 CRUIZ'N

This place did not disappoint and I definitely recommend it. Great food and we loved the girls energy. We came from Virginia and can't wait to visit again. Keep up the great work 👍 wepa.

+1

Angela P, MBA

This place serves THE BEST Puerto Rican food I've tasted in a long time. The arroz con gandules is a family favorite. We got a large portion of the Pernil, Pepper Steak, Rotisserie Chicken and Habichuelas... We ate it ALL. If you want some Spanish Food come here. The women taking my order were very inviting, hospitable, quick and accurate. I will always come back!!

Ninj G

We were in the mood for Caribbean while in the Poconos and found this spot from reviews. This place did not disappoint! I loved right away that the buffet style in the window for each dish was actually covered! Keep it super warm and freshhh! We ordered the beef stew with arroz con gandules and oxtail with the same rice. Sooooo delicious!!! Very generous with the meat. I’ve been to places where they only give two pieces of oxtail and by the time you take out the bones, cartilage and fat there’s barely any meat. Not this spot!! Plenty of meat- well worth the price. We even had saved the leftovers for lunch the next day and it tasted even better! Just note, if you stop by, maybe pay with cash. They have two prices in the window if you are paying by credit card it was a little bit more, most likely to pay the processing fees. All and all this is a must try if you are staying in the area!

Karina Quarterson

DoorDashed to our hotel. I ordered the Pernil, Tostones con Mojito, and a Tres Leches cake. Everything was outstanding 👏 Order was nicely packaged and delivered warm.

Brianna King

Great food! So much variety available, every dish I had was delicious. Drove an hour and a half and was not disappointed! I look forward to another trip up for some different dishes🤤

+2

Ann Levy

The food was magnificent, flavorful, juicy, amazing! The service was great the ladies there are very nice. The atmosphere is just like being in Puerto Rico. Don’t miss out on this gem in PA! It’s rare to find good Spanish food, this is IT!

+13

Eliseo Rivera

OMG Food in this place is amazing. Pure puerto rican delicacies and everything is good. I especially will refer to yellow rice, red beans and pepper, and steak. And even the appetizers are yummy yummy. There are no regrets going to this place. You will enjoy everything.

Marcos P

Have to say was pleasantly surprised when I visited this place for dinner. Awkward setup where you order food from the counter first, but once in the dinning room, the ambience was nice. The food was top tier with good flavor. Bravo to the chef as all the dishes were delicious 😋

John

The food here is delicious. We do a lot of catering with them and all my guest love their food as do we. The price was also reasonable and the staff is very helpful and nice. This place is a great spot and we highly recommend it.

+1

Stunna Daren

Walking into El Rincon Caribe in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, you get the sense that this is a spot focused on the food more than the frills. I went for takeout and ordered the stew chicken along with a mofongo, and while I was not impressed by how either dish looked when I opened the containers, both ended up being packed with flavor. The stew chicken was tender with a deep, savory sauce that paired perfectly with the rice. The mofongo had just the right amount of garlic and seasoning, with a good balance of texture that kept it from being too dry. Their menu is full of homestyle comfort food like pulled pork, pepper steak, pork ribs, and even oxtail if you want to splurge, with most meals priced between ten and eighteen dollars depending on the size. For the quality and portion sizes, the prices felt fair, especially considering how well-seasoned the food was. What holds the experience back a little is not the food, but everything around it. The customer service was not bad, but I would rate it closer to three out of five. The staff got the job done, but there was not a lot of warmth or personality in the interaction, which makes a difference when you are deciding whether to come back. The inside of the restaurant is clean and functional but not memorable, and the parking is average, so it is convenient enough for a quick pickup. Despite that, the food itself makes El Rincon Caribe worth checking out if you want hearty, flavorful Puerto Rican and Caribbean dishes without paying too much. The flavor and portion sizes make it a solid choice for takeout, even if the service and atmosphere do not stand out.

Food is good and authentic. The restaurant is nice and clean. But more customer service skills needed. A kind, friendly and helpful puertorican always makes the difference raising our flag high! 🇵🇷🇵🇷 Many blessings!

Jordn-William Santiago

I am slightly disappointed with how my day went with my family. I really did enjoyed the food, and their deserts were actually amazing. The interior was a cute homage to mainland Puerto Rico, but the waiting hours were so upsetting. Nearly a hour and a half for our food to come, and it felt a bit crowded with the metal chairs slightly wobbling. On the bright side, the food was good, with the meal reminding you of your abuelo or abuela's cooking, and the atmosphere is perfect for all people for all ages. The decor is one of my favourites, with the items filled with everything to remind of you the beauty of Puerto Rico, like Taino symbols, bongos, and the lively music of famous salseros. All together, it is a great place to eat, the staff and waiting time was just sadly not worth the long waiting