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Welcome to Rincon Argentino

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Welcome to Rincon Argentino, a delightful gastronomic gem nestled in Boulder, Colorado, located at 2525 Arapahoe Ave A-5. This charming eatery specializes in authentic Argentine cuisine, offering a tantalizing selection of empanadas and sandwiches that transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Argentina. If you crave flavors that are rich, comforting, and bursting with character, this is the place for you.

At Rincon Argentino, the star of the show is undoubtedly their empanadas. With a menu boasting 16 unique varieties, you may find it hard to choose just one! Whether you're drawn to the hearty Tradicional Steak empanada, filled with steak, red bell peppers, and olives, or the Gaucho, featuring ground beef with a touch of sweetness from raisins, each option is crafted to perfection for just $5.69. Vegan and vegetarian options are abundant as well, such as the Espinaca with fresh spinach or the innovative Vegana with Beyond Meat, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

The beauty of these empanadas lies not only in their flavorful fillings but also in how they are prepared. Baked to order in a traditional pizza oven, they boast a golden, flaky crust that adds a delightful crunch—without the heaviness of frying. According to fans like Sara M. and Amy Lauren S., the empanadas are perfect for takeout, reheating beautifully, making them ideal for family gatherings or a solo indulgence after a busy day.

Beyond empanadas, Rincon Argentino offers an array of mouthwatering sandwiches. Their Milanesa sandwiches—lightly breaded chicken or beef served on a fresh French baguette—are crowd favorites, along with the savory Choripán, showcasing Argentine chorizo with chimichurri that gives it an authentic kick. Many patrons rave about the size and flavor of the sandwiches, often saying they are filling without being overwhelming.

The ambiance at Rincon Argentino is warm and inviting, making it a wonderful spot to enjoy a meal with friends or family. Many customers appreciate the homey decor adorned with Argentine artifacts and the cozy outdoor patio, offering a perfect setting for a casual dining experience. The café's reputation extends beyond its delectable food; it’s noted as a community hub, especially during international soccer games, drawing fans together in a shared love for the sport and great food.

In addition to the savory fare, don't miss out on their sweet treats, such as Alfajores, the classic Argentinian sandwich cookies, which pair perfectly with their house-made drink, Terere, a lightly sweetened iced mate tea infused with refreshing fruits. Whether you dine in or take away, Rincon Argentino offers a snapshot of Argentina’s rich culinary heritage, highlighted by the shared joy of good food and community.

If you haven’t yet experienced the magic of Rincon Argentino, it’s time to indulge! With its combination of delicious food, friendly service, and a lively atmosphere, you’ll find yourself returning time and again.

For more information, or to place an order, give them a call at (303) 442-4133. Your taste buds will thank you!

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Sara M.
Sara M.

We still love these empanadas as well as the staff too. It's a great all around place. We do take out a lot, especially nice for a group. I have seen them as part of the food offerings at many events I have attended in recent years. They are very family friendly too. N Not only are the empanadas baked to order as to partial baked if you want to use them later from your own oven or fully baked to eat immediately whether in the restaurant or for takeout. Even if you need to hold them a short while, or have leftovers, they reheat beautifully. I think a lot of this is because they are not fried, but baked in pizza hot oven. It adds a nice crispy crust that is so much healthier than a fried crust would be. You can even buy them frozen to bake completely at home. They also have some desert items, salads and sandwiches, some of which I have tried and have liked. But day in and day out we return for the empanadas. It's nice that the big orders come in a pizza box to protect their shape and freshness. We each have our favorites and often do as a repeat item but every now and then, we continue to explore the flavors, sometimes the invent new ones too. They give you a nice detail sheet with the shape of each identified as to name so we can all pick which we ordered without having to guess. There are plenty of meat choices as well as vegetarian choices. We have eaten inside the restaurant in the past as well as on the patio. As they expanded they were able to even add a "soccer" bar area for the large groups they get for the popular soccer games. It's know far and wide across Boulder that this is definitely the international soccer place of choice to attend with good food, other patrons and lots of camaraderie.

Rae Ann A.
Rae Ann A.

My kids and I stumbled upon this place and are so happy we did. The food is absolutely amazing. Everything was tasty and fresh and the salsas were flavorful. The place is small but super cute and homey with a small outdoor patio too. I can't wait to go back and try more flavors of empanadas.

Tamara M.
Tamara M.

Looked for a more cost conscious restaurant and then read reviews and decided to give it a try. When you enter the order counter is right there and the menu is on boards above. Having never been there was not sure of the size of the empanadas and asked the was shown the size and told most people eat 3-4. Decided to order 2 each and if we wanted more could buy additional. Honestly 2.5 was nice, not over full but was satisfying. I had the Pollo and the mushroom (after some of the reviews) both were delicious and had allot of the protein/veg in each. The pastry was light and delicious. Friend had the Pollo and traditional and said the steak was tender. (We ate them quickly and forgot to take pictures). We ordered one more the Pollo Barbacoa which had a nice bbq hint but not over powering, did take a picture of this one. They offer mild, med, and hot sauces too. Will definitely be coming back. The restaurant is not large but is decorated very nicely and has pictures and artifacts from Argentina. Parking in the evening was not bad but guessing during the day when other businesses are open might be more challenging.

Jodi G.
Jodi G.

I love visiting this little restaurant when I'm in the area. I typically take my order to go in the winter but will eat on the patio during warmer weather. They do have some indoor seating. You step up to the counter to place an order. The empanadas are all named in Spanish with English explanations of ingredients. They have both meat and vegetarian options. Three empanadas is a solid meal, four for the bigger appetites. They offer chicken, beef, & pork I believe. They have a margherita, corn, & mushroom vegetarian options. They also have dessert options. I recommend the classic Alfajores. They are a special Argentinian sandwich cookie & sweet enough on their own. I can't imagine having one coated in chocolate but it's an option. You should try their iced mate tea based drink called Terere. It's lightly sweetened w agave, oranges, & mint. They also have fountain drinks, coffee, wines, and local beer. Parking directly around the restaurant can be tough so you may need to walk a lil bit from a neighboring lot in the center.

Svelte S.
Svelte S.

Excellent service and customer service! Great recommendations were made - I can't wait to come back! Personal favorite was the mushroom one.

Ty C.
Ty C.

The empenadas were really good and are highly recommended. We got them to go, and for some reason it took quite a while to get them. I was hoping we would be in and out in 10 mins, but it seemed more like 20 minutes in total. Parking was pretty packed in the lot. The dine in space was nice. If I had more time, it would have been nice to dine in and have a drink and hang out. I had the mushroom.

Stephanie C.
Stephanie C.

I stand by my original review and say boldly that Rincon Argentino has my favorite empanadas of all time. Not to mention, their sandwiches are huge and absolutely delicious. What a great, family run business that has such a welcoming atmosphere, on point service, and some of the tastiest food on the front range. Order at the counter, get a number, and wait to be blown away

Amy Lauren S.
Amy Lauren S.

Our first dinner in Boulder was at Rincon Argentino, and it did not disappoint. You can get both empanadas or sandwiches here, and since empanadas are hard to find in our hometown, that's what we went with. When you order, you are given a number to place on your table and wait, and a server brings your order to you. It does take awhile to prepare and deliver your order, as this is not fast food. They do have some board games and puzzles available which are great for kids or kids at heart. I had a #15 Choclo empanada and a #3 Gaucho empanada. You can order the Gaucho empanada with Beyond Meat, which is what I got, and I'm thankful for so many vegetarian options here. My husband had the Gaucho empanada with real meat, the BBQ chicken empanada, and fries . We also shared a salad because we needed some vegetables in our diet after a day of hiking. All of our empanadas were delicious. This was my first time trying Beyond Meat, and while I'm not usually a big fan of meat substitutes, it was really good in an empanada. We tried the sauces, but our empanadas were flavorful even without them. I haven't been to Argentina or traveled extensively to know if these are "authentic" or not, but they sure hit the spot after a day of hiking.

Hannah M.
Hannah M.

Called in an order about 40 min before closing and the woman taking my order couldn't have been any nicer. It was my first time trying empanadas here, so I wasn't quite sure which sauces to get, but she helped me out with that. The last time I had empanadas was in NYC, years ago, and they were absolutely delicious--this place may have topped the one in NYC because of the flaky pastry. As other reviewers have said, once you taste the gaucho empanada, the others won't taste as good. I wish I had started with either the spinach or mushroom one first, because the gaucho was by far the most flavorful. The gaucho ended up being all of our favorites. I think I'll pass on the spinach and mushroom ones in the future since they tasted a bit bland to me. Highly recommend this restaurant! I'll be returning soon!