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Nuestro Rincón
A Little Piece of Mexico in Petaluma

Nuestro Rincón grew from my love of Mexican food and a passion for sharing the flavors and traditions I cherish. My childhood trips to Mexico and visits as an adult always leave me missing its culture, traditions, warm people, and slower pace. Most of all, I miss the food: memorable flavors, kitchen aromas, shared meals, and the taste of home. That inspired me to bring a little piece of Mexico to Petaluma.

I love exploring the diversity of Mexican cuisine and how one ingredient can become many dishes, each with its own flavor and story. To me, cooking is creativity, tradition, and love—you can taste when food is made with care.

I'm especially proud of our handmade corn tortillas, because a great Mexican meal starts with a great tortilla. At Nuestro Rincón, I share the dishes and flavors I grew up loving, the traditions that inspire me, and the richness of Mexican cuisine.

Whether you're seeking a taste of home, recalling a trip to Mexico, or discovering traditional Mexican food for the first time, you'll find something special here.

Welcome to Nuestro Rincón.

“Nuestro Rincón” means “our corner.” Inspired by the loyalty and warmth of the Xoloitzcuintli, this is where Mexican tradition meets modern hospitality.

A living symbol of Mexican heritage

The Xoloitzcuintli

“Xoloitzcuintli” (show-low-eets-kween-tlee): from the Náhuatl Xólotl, Aztec god of fire, lightning, and death, and itzcuintli, dog.

For more than 3,500 years the Xolo has lived beside the people of Mexico. Its image was shaped in clay and laid in ancient tombs of western Mexico.

The Aztecs believed the Xolo guided the souls of the dead across the river Chiconahuapan on their journey to Mictlán. Its warm skin was said to ease pain and heal the body.

Nearly lost after the conquest, the Xolo was saved by Mexico’s people and artists like Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Today it is a living symbol of Mexican heritage.

Welcome to Nuestro Rincón, our corner, where we honor our roots and bring together the traditions, warmth, and flavors of Mexico.

Welcome to our corner

Tradition.
Warmth.
Mexico.

Come taste it for yourself in downtown Petaluma.

Come visit us