Not too long ago, I was skimming a book my sister had lying around the house. It was a satirical hipster book. One of the points listed was how a place loses credibility once it is infiltrated by too many people that are not of that ethnicity. Not at Rincon Criollo because it was obvious that this Asian and his Caucasian friends were the only minorities in this joint.
The waitress did not make any comments or give us odd glances, but the patrons looked over to us a few times. It was all cool once we started chowing down. I had ordered the Arroz Con Pollo ($10.50 regular and $8.50 on Sundays). The rice is probably the most flavorful and delicious I have had anywhere. The chicken came in large pieces, but was dry. I ended up stealing components of my friends dish to make the perfect dish. The black beans are also a must. The plantains ($3.50) were good, but not as soft as I normally like them. The portions are generous and the food comes out quick.
The service is homely. Our waitress put us at ease and took care of us like we were a guest in her house.