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    Cafe Rio Fresh Modern Mexican

    3.0 (186 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carne Asada salad
    Cathie A.

    Much like Qdoba, you order the style, protein and sides for your meal. I'd never been before and was pleasantly surprised.

    Christopher C.

    First time visiting this chain. Generally compares with Chipotle or Qdoba, but I liked this one better. Wide range of food options. The meat and ingredients/toppings were very fresh. They have a lot of vegetarian options and everything can be customized to whatever you like. Portions are large. Be prepared to carry home some leftovers. The drink station was impressive, with a variety of iced teas, lemonades, and horchata. The staff were friendly and patient. The restaurant was clean. Plenty of tables and places to sit. There is a patio where you can eat outside if the weather cooperates.

    Salad with tortilla
    Monica R.

    Quick lunch salad. I knew exactly what I wanted so that made my order quick & easy for the fast paced staff. Salad with tortilla, rice, black beans, shredded chicken & all the toppings. Vinaigrette on the side. If you're new, there's so many choices & options. Ambiance is always bright & spacious. Staff here are very energetic & fun.

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    Richard F.

    "GUAC SO SALTY I ALMOST DROWNED" The guacamole was extremely salty I could not even finish it after the first bite and considering it's $2 I was very disappointed. The food is bland and flavors are lackluster. Burritos are flimsy and served in a pan because they can't hold their shape. Sour cream is extra which I find offensive. Nothing tasted good to me. I'm never coming back. CHIPOTLE is 100x better. I didn't even finish my meal! IT WAS THAT BAD!! The Horchata is good tho!

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    Harold S.

    I had never been to a Cafe Rio, and this particular location was within short proximity of the hotel I was staying at in Flagstaff, so I decided to give it a try. Frankly, I did not enjoy myself there. They serve cafeteria style here and build your order to your specifications much like Chipotle. There was a line and it moved very slowly. The food was mediocre and although it was spacious inside, the place was noisy, chaotic and crowded.

    Pork. Ordered chicken and paid extra for it. If someone ordered this, maybe you'd actually cut it into portions? Pathetic
    JM C.

    What a terrible place. I've tried to give this place a try multiple times and it gets worse each visit. I wish you the best but what an awful business. Went in today for a chicken quesadilla with queso and chips. Ordered online. Simple. Bag had a quesadilla in it, no salsa, sour cream, or guac which I paid extra for....and no chips and queso. Went to front to ask for my queso and chips that I paid. Fat attitude guy at counter said in Spanish to the other people, "The fucking clown complains." Too bad I speak Spanish. The fat manager in the blue shirt simply laughed with the others. Pathetic. Best of luck. I will never return and will absolutely let everyone I know not to go to this business.

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    I ordered a quesadilla and it was overly greasy and yucky. Too much grease. Chicken super dry. Too much seasoning.

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    5 months ago

    Service is always great even when super busy! The food is always fresh. The staff aims to please. I am a frequent customer.

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    8 months ago

    19 dollars for 1 plate without a drink and no togo containers, go somewhere else lol gmfu

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    Pretty terrible place to pickup doordash orders from took me 20 minutes to pick up a quesadilla and nachos

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    3 years ago

    Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Especially on taco tuesdays!! Thanks Cafe Rio!

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