El Rincon Criollo – The Latin Corner

This was my first time trying Puerto Rican food and I am so happy that I did. First of all I have to say this place is a little hard to find. The GPS tells you to turn onto Riverside Dr, but this does not look like a road but rather a driveway so keep your eyes open and turn just before the Burger King drive through exit.
On this visit we tried the mofongo with garlic. Such a interesting dish with a very delicious taste. We also tried the Cuban sandwich. This flat bread sandwich was full of flavor! The last thing we tried was the baked chicken rice and beans. This too was very good!
Like everyone has said the owner is so friendly and makes you feel like your in her home having dinner. It was such a good experience I would recommend everyone try it out!!!

My boyfriend and I chose this place to eat because we were going to be in the area and the reviews were great. We were not disappointed! We got chicken and Cuban patties (similar to empanadas), sweet plantains, and mofongo with pork and garlic. Everything was amazing. Super fresh, made to order. My only regret is that I couldn’t order everything on the menu. If I’m ever in Spring City again I will definitely be back.

I’m never disappointed when I order from this place. The owner is great and has no problem at all giving suggestions. It’s clean and comfortable and most importantly they make the best pork I have ever had. Seriously good eats.

Very tasty! Had the stuffed sweet plantain and mofongo with garlic… we each had a fried mashed potato stuffed with beef-​WOW. Anne tried the chicken and rice-​very moist roast chicken. Brian had a pork sandwich that was delicious. Very friendly family and an enjoyable feast. Can’t wait to go back.
Thank you El Rincon Criollo for a delicious dinner!

Tasty food, clean and comfortable atmosphere and super friendly owners. It’s a must try!

Best Puerto Rican food I’ve ever had. Owners are awesome! Food was top notch. We went last weekend and then again this weekend and were not disappointed.

I just noticed my review for their former location did not transfer to the new.
Él Ricon Criollo (the Latin Corner II) is a mom and pop Puerto Rican restaurant that we’ve been frequenting for 7 or 8 years. Having lived in Miami and having Cuban in laws who are great latin cooks, I am always on the look for Latin restaurants in the Philly area. And Él Ricon/​Latin Corner was a great find.
Although they’ve more to Spring City (near Collegeville, Royersford and Phoenixville, if you don’t know the area), the food is still the great Puerto Rican comfort food we crave. Ivette and Luis pour their heart into the dishes they prepare. Everything is made from scratch and made fresh daily. And chatting with Ivette and Luis is a highlight of every visit.
They offer a menu consisting of things like roast pork, roasted chicken, beef and chicken empanadas, mofongo (think of some thing akin to mashed potatoes, but made of plantains (a large banana), garlic and pork drippings), Cuban sandwiches, maduros (sweet plantains), tostones, papas rellanos and other bites. In addition they usually offer 6 – 7 daily specials like criollo pork chops, yuca, chicken or beef stews, homemade soups and other great selections.
So take a quick trip to La Isla Bonita (the beautiful island) and treat yourself to lunch or dinner at this wonderful Puerto Rican restaurant. It’s worth the trip. BYOB.

First time last evening and I’m super impressed. A real hidden gem. As others have mentioned, the owners couldn’t be nicer. I was unsure of what I wanted to order and when I commented that I wanted a second entrée I could eat as a leftover, they steered me toward something that would lend itself well to being reheated even though it was less expensive than what I initially intended to order. Talk about looking out for the customer’s best interests!
As far as my order, I had the mofongo with pork and yellow rice & beans with pork. Loved them both. A few drops of Tropical Pepper Co. Xtra Hot Habanero Pepper Sauce from my personal stash was the ideal enhancement. I also had the beef patty with cheese which was actually an empanada stuffed with ground beef. It was awesome. All for a little over $ 14.

Very good. Been there three times and haven’t had anything I didn’t like a lot!
Friendly proprietors!

Nothing but the best just like Mom’s.

Simple menu, well prepared. Really nice people!

Great food and super nice people.
A must visit for amazing tender pork.
Cuban sandwich was delicious