Good sign?? Thursday 10:50 am CDR opens at 11. There are multiple cars and trucks pulling in waiting for this place to open ! A crowd gathers in lobby area waiting to be seated . Autographed picture of famous comedian tv star & palo verde u of az grad Gary Shandling rip on wall behind the front reception area . Seated in a quiet booth impressed with not only big early crowd but how squeaky" clean it seems . My friend loves red chile & thinks this is one of the best in town , we've been here once before & happy to return . Big menu with many choices . My friend had the red chile chimichanga enchilada style meeting his high expectations. Also happy to order green corn tamales to go for his wife . I had one of several lunch specials ( 12.99$ ) . I had the first one A ?) Machaca taco , cheese enchilada, & a hardy bean tostada loaded with greens & more, all very tasty ! I was impressed with the enchilada sauce & all loaded with a cheese both yellow & white combo . A neighboring table ordered a huge nacho like volcano of loaded beef & topped with a large guacamole on top like a green snow capped mountain , they both were in awe ( pic added ). Tempest our server was helpful & attentive thank you . Note my red chile lover found CDR for take out for a big family gathering & today marks our second return ( close to my eastside mechanic ) far from home but both worth the trip ! Nw mall at pantano & Kolb big parking lot in front . CDR has been consistently enjoyable check it out. Center has many booths ,separate at area to the east , & separate westside dining room , I'm sure it all gets busy . read more

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We went for lunch at CDR. Jorge was our server and his service is stellar. Everything we ordered and the way we ordered it was delivered correctly. Cheese crisp, green chiles on half, hubby had a cheese enchilada which he said was the best, my shredded beef chimichanga with melted cheese was great. I took half home. The dining room and restroom facilities are always clean. Jorge refilled drinks promptly, checked on us occasionally and for what we had, including 2 cokes was $54. These days that's a decent price. Jorge is a terrific asset to CDR. read more

I will never understand the low reviews for this spot. Their food is phenomenal. I have been here 3 times now and have never been disappointed once. From the Mexican staples like the beans, rice, and salsa (oh my god, the salsa is so good, I eat almost an entire bowl of it with chips before my food even comes out...) to the more complex dishes like fajitas and breakfast dishes, it's all great. I saw another reviewer say that their enchilada sauce tasted like canned tomato sauce and I just wanted to say - what kind of tomato sauce are you buying? I want some of it! It's good enchilada sauce. When I had the steak fajitas, they were tender and very flavorful while still being medium rare in the middle. Amazing. I also just got the huevos vaqueros from their new brunch menu, and decided to add birria to it for extra. It was insanely delicious, and the presentation was beautiful! The service matches up to their food, too - I wish I learned his name, but the tall softspoken Mexican man is an amazing waiter. Very attentive, patient, and timely. We have had him twice so far, and he has always excelled. Don't get me started on their drinks. I've had a few of their margaritas and they are top-notch. I spoke with the owner, Kevin, and learned that they only use high quality triple secs and tequilas, which explains why their drinks are so fresh and flavorful without the harshness that cheaper liquors and liquers have. Everyone I have brought here have also loved their drinks. This place is a gem - if you've had a bad experience, give it another chance. Or maybe you just don't know what good Mexican food is. Signed, a Mexican Tucson native. read more

Casa Del Rio - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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I have been going to Casa DEL Rio for years service. The last 2 times was c*****. I asked to speak to a manager and he refused to come talk to me as he was sitting at the bar drinking. read more

my husband ordered our food they doordash. it's good food but the last several times we ordered for the family, they didn't include one of the plates. We did request a refund for the missed plate but one of us would have to make something else. Ww won't be ordering again. read more

Service was terrible!! Only 6 others inside and took 45 minutes to get our food , the most bland food I've had anywhere, I had the number 3 cheese enchilada, taco read more

Food was very delicious. The only reason I'm giving it 4 instead of 5 stars is because service was slow. Excellent chips and salsa were complimentary. Sounds silly, but these days house brands often beat Tostitos. We were a party of 10 and everyone enjoyed their entrees. read more

Meh. The food meat in the food is especially dry and bland. Food tends to sit under the heat lamp to make it even drier. Service is ok but not spectacular. read more

Traveling to AZ, a friend recommended this place. Walking in was impressed by the atmosphere which is casual, but comfortable and clean. Our waiter was Tyler. He gave us exceptional service. I ordered the shredded Barrias. They were delicious. Cheesy and full of meat the beans and rice were delicious and the price was very reasonable. Chips and salsa are no charge either. read more

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Casa Del Rio staff is friendly, kind and polite. The food is delicious and service is excellent. The restaurant was clean. Smelled fresh. The chips and salsa are a hit!! The chips a lite and fresh. The food tastes great. Looking for a New Mexican restaurant to try, this is the place. read more

Casa Del Rio - Three-Way Chimichanga Combination of red chile con carne, green chile con carne and beans - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Casa del Rio is a great place to eat. They have amazing food at reasonable prices. I have eaten there many times over the years and enjoy the chimichangas, tacos, taco salad, cheese crisp, Mexican pizza, fruit chimichangas, and chips and salsa. I have never had a meal that I didn't love. The hardest part is choosing what to eat because everything is so good! Service is fast and friendly and the booths are comfortable. There is also a bar if you are interested in sitting in there. Great place! read more

Called to change reservation from a party of 10 to 11 at 11:08am. They changed the reservation to 11. Then they called me at 12:30 to confirm my reservation. I told them yes and we were on the way we got there at 12:40. They gave our table to some one else. read more

Best chile relleno I ever ate in my life! All food was served as requested and piping hot! My partner loved the ground beef tacos. Margaritas were great and our server was great! You can actually carry on a conversation at your table! read more

I have been coming here for many many years. My whole family has. My mom moved away a couple years ago we hadn't been in a while. Tonight my mom was in town and we decided to come here like old times. My mom and I shared the tostada grande with beef on half and guac on side (something we have ordered alot) My daughter got shredded beef mini chimis. The tostada wasn't just bland but didn't taste right. Like sour or something and the meat didn't taste like meat. Reminded me of Taco bell meat. The guacamole was also not very pleasant. Im not sure there was any avacado it. It tasted like metal and it was very thick like a whip. My daughter said her mini chimis were fine. We let our server know we were not happy with our meal and he came back and said he could give us 20% off. Our server was very nice and friendly and took care of us service wise. He was not the issue. I think his name was Tyler. I'm not sure what happened to quality of food, but we will not be back. I have a stomachache now. read more

Casa Del Rio - Side of fresh guacamole? Was very thick and creamy. Did not taste like avacado at all. - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is the GOAT!! I've been coming here for years and now that Kevin (the owner) has honed the drink menu and added fun extras like Tiki night and karaoke we love being here!! read more

Having been on a search for a flavorful Mexican food restaurant, I thought I'd try Casa Del Rio. It seemed to have the promise of good food for as many years as they've been in business! However, my experience was lacking in so many areas. First, we waited for over an hour for our food to arrive. We didn't even receive any refills on soda, chips, and salsa. We had one helping and were ignored. Once our food did arrive, our server checked on us once and we had to flag her down when we needed something. The second thing that was lacking was the enchilada sauce. It was very bland. It honestly tasted like tomato sauce out of a can. I left the restaurant very disappointed with the service and the taste of their food. Sadly, I won't be back. read more

Came here with my husband for Sonoran restaurant week last night. They said us with our menus, but no Sonoran restaurant week menu once we asked for it though they went to the back of the restaurant and got us one. The restaurant has a diner like feel with an older audience. It is extremely large as there are two other rooms outside of the large dining room that you walk into upon entry. I believe there is live music, though I'm not sure as it would've been from the other room. However, it sounded as though it was live. I wasn't a fan of the music though. I did enjoy a couple of the songs. My husband ordered a burrito and I ordered from the Sonoran restaurant week menu. Love that they bring out chips and salsa upon seating you. The salsa is good! My husband's burrito had a great presentation, however, the meat was pretty salty and had a strong pepper flavor as well. Also, there's nothing else inside the burrito outside of the meat. From my order, I felt the tortilla soup could've had more substance to it. I'm used to tortilla soup having rice, chicken, cheese, sometimes avocado or lime. However, this one had only chicken and cheese. It also had tortilla strips however they were already soggy and sunk within the soup when it was brought to the table. The soup was also pretty salty. I ordered the fajitas for the entrée, which came with beans and rice as well. The meat came out sizzling hot, and the side had a good portion. This entree tasted okay. The dessert was way bigger than I thought, and I chose the blueberry from a choice of cherry, blueberry, and apple. I felt this had a nice presentation and had a perfect golden toast. It was okay as well. A strawberry one would've been fantastic. Overall, I felt the meal was just okay. read more

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Ordered a taco and the large bag of chips. Taco was perfect, but chips for the second time in a month were the small complimentary bag instead of the $5 bag I paid for. I should be happy though because the chips were stale. Not sure what's going on here lately, used to be my favorite place to get a basic meal. read more

After coming to CDR for over 30 years and having moved away 6 years ago I ALWAYS come to CDR yearly when I come home. Last night took my family there with dinner reservations for 10 people. They sat us in the first room off the cashier counter along with another table of 8. They must have not planned or scheduled for two big parties as our waiter was over run. On top of that we were seated at a table the could seat 9 across from each other but the 10th had to have a chair at the end of the table which then left ZERO room for drinks chips and salsa or dinner plates for that person . Then our waiter came to take our drink order..first request we don't have that anymore , next person Malibu and pineapple , we don't have Malibu can substitute (which whatever was substituted was awful) , next person " I'll have ice tea" oh we've been out of tea bags since noon, no ice tea. Luckily we all also ordered glasses of water because after the first pass of drinks we never got more offered or water refills until my brother went up to the counter and had to stand and wait to be acknowledged to ask for water refills and drinks. The assistant server was all about bringing more salsa over because we kept getting new cups of salsa , not a lot of chips and well doesn't quite take the place of a refreshing beverage. Next the notorious cheese crisp that I have always loved and bragged about to all Mexican restaurants wherever I travel and found nothing that compares. Well the new ownership missed the mark! Undercooked and not even stove hot when arrived after waiting over 30 minutes for it. ( we also assessed the staffing issue early on so thankfully we ordered app and entrees all at the same time or we coulda been waiting all night). BTW salsa not the same it used to be either and chips while good were all broken in pieces) . Next it was time to get entrees served which one person in our group got tacos. She guessed hers were prepared first while waiting for everyone else's because she said they were lukewarm like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp. My chicken enchiladas which have ALWAYS been THE BEST ANYWHERE...were a sad disappointment . The first one I cut into didn't have any sauce but the tortilla was orange like a Taco Bell taki entree and tasted as such. I stopped trying that one and cut into the other enchilada which did have the red sauce on it, and the sauce tasted metallic and didn't taste like the old recipe. Overall everyone was disappointed. We then waited for our check so the rest of my party waited outside while I waited for the check which is when the real staffing showed up. The gal who may have been in training who sat behind our table folding napkins the entire meal got up and helped the wait assistant who had served us water and salsa during the meal. I asked her if it was the same owners I was used to and she said Kevin had taken over a few years ago. Well Kevin...I'm sure the other changes like kareoke night and fun drink specials are a hit but from an OG CDR fan everything else missed the mark. I'm sad to say that somethings don't stay the same read more

our favorite go to place for Mexican food. Consistent food and friendly staff. Nice friendly bar area as well to watch a game or listen to live music on occasion read more

Love the food and the atmosphere here. The service is always good and staff are super friendly. I've been going here for many years and will continue to go. read more

I had Casa Del Rio cater my wedding this past weekend. The food was amazing! The servers were quick, professional and very nice. I did not have to worry about a thing. They were set up on time and cleaned up without me noticing. Did I mention the food was amazing! Every guest I talked to raved about it. read more

Some friends and I went here for an early supper this week. We were seated in the middle section of the restaurant, so were able to have conversation with each other, even when the live music began. I ordered a taco salad with ground beef. It looked delicious and didn't disappoint. It was flavorful, with lots of bright and tasty items on top. If I'd order it again, I'd tell them to put more lettuce in the tortilla shell and have fewer refried beans. Our server was friendly and efficient. read more

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My family recently moved to the east side and we found this restaurant. Our go to order is always tortilla soup, red chili con carne, and green corn tamales. I love the table salsa as well. The service is usually great and everyone is friendly. This is a family friendly spot. Can't wait to go back read more

Casa Del Rio - Specials - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

If you want Mexican food, don't eat here. No spices, no heat, store bought tostada shells.

I was hesitant to go here with the mixed reviews, but the most recent 3 elite reviews of 4+ starts swayed me. I should have listened to my gut and not gone. The only redeeming quality of this restaurant is the service, everything else fell flat. We got free chips and salsa for the table, which was under-salted, but solid enough. My friend got chicken enchiladas and I got a taco salad with chicken. We both agreed that the chicken was incredibly bland, making the whole meal itself flavorless. The taco salad had shredded lettuce, beans, shredded cheese, sour cream, and a little bit of diced tomatoes, no onions nor cilantro. I drowned it in salsa for some extra flavor, but it still was meh. My friend's enchilada sauce tasted like tomato paste with no seasoning, so the shredded cheese was essentially the only thing giving it any flavor. If you want some bland tex-mex Mexican food, this is your spot. However, if you want something authentic with flavor and spice, do not go here. read more

We used to go to Casa Del Rio rather frequently when my mother-in-law was alive but we have only gone infrequently for years. I went there this day with a friend who goes there frequently. Anyway, back to my experience. I ordered a Combination Plate No. 1 which I would judge as average for Tucson and a cheese crisp which I haven't had there before. I expected it would be on a standard tortilla. It came with abundant cheese but the tortilla was not like any I had ever had before. I would describe it as cheese broiled on a pie crust. No crispiness at all and difficult to pick up without breaking into pieces. The good to balance the not so good... the new waitress (I forgot her name) was excellent! Their salsa is good and they are generous with the chips and salsa refills, unlike some other places. Their prices are reasonable. The ambiance is old fashioned in a good way. I forgot to take any pictures. read more

Oh my! I cannot believe the fabulous experience I had and continue to have each time I go to Casa Del Rio (house on the river), My vegetarian experience is one if 43 years. The food is fabulous and I cannot think of any other word to describe it. My dining partner asked me "what do you think? The first word to describe your meal?). I said "OH my FABULOUS, absolutely Fabulous. This is like butter!). That was the Chile Relleno . I am pleased my restaurant of years ago is still here and please try the REAL Mexican Cuisine. read more

This used to be a terrific place and so convenient as it's the closest restaurant to us. BUT... I've been disappointed with them the last couple times we visited over the past year and today wasn't any better. I ordered the Albondigas Soup and while menu described it as a special vegetable soup with meatballs, there was no vegetables other than a bit of cilantro and a few bits of red bell pepper? Plenty of meatballs in a bowl of weak broth and a sprinkling of rice. I added the salsa that was on the tables for the chips to give the soup some flavor! When I asked our waiter, Jorge, about the lack of vegetables he told me it didn't come with vegetables. (Not what the menu described Jorge!) I asked for corn tortillas and received flour tortillas. When I reminded him I had asked for corn tortillas he did bring it right out. I didn't realize I would have to pay additional for corn tortillas though. So sorry Casa Del Rio, you used to be our go to place for Mexican food but not anymore. read more

Casa Del Rio - Albondigas Soup: watered down broth with a tiny amount of rice. And where's the vegetables? - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Ordered only soups 2 chicken tortillas soup and 2 Beef and vegetable soup. we were so disappointed, the chicken soup was just broth and 2 little pieces of chicken floating around. The beef soup did not have even one piece of Beef at all. Just cabbage and broth. When we called the restaurant we kindly expressed our disappointment only to be told "have a better day". They don't care what they serve you. Mind you it was $10 for that soup. Never going back and not letting anyone I know go there either. read more

Casa Del Rio - Chicken Tortillas soup? - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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My husband and I highly recommend the fajitas. Generous portions of meat and vegetables, an onion, and mixed color pepper blend. They come with either rice or beans. Add a side of sour cream, shredded cheese, and guac to really make them pop. We like to get the chicken and shrimp, and one order easily feeds us both. You may choose from one large tortilla or three small ones. read more

Casa Del Rio - Chicken and shrimp fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Good food and service! I was disappointed in the albondigas soup and told the waitress. I've had many time but this time it was only broth and meatballs. No rice or veggies! Hopefully the cook corrected it next time! read more

Been here several times. Recently in town and heard they have a new cook. Showed up on Taco Tuesday. Family event. Staff was nice and accommodating. I ordered the birria tacos which were on the special menu board. Thought it was odd that the consume' was a separate charge. The sauce was good. Little disappointed at the tacos. Corn shells were soft and semi-soggy. I'm use to them having a slight crunch with a cooked cheese on outside of shell. Looked like there was on these but very little. Someone lazy throwing on full stem of cilantro too. Should have stuck with the ground beef tacos which is my "go to". Those never disappoint. read more

Casa Del Rio - Mexican Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is the first time Casa del Rio was a disappointment. Something was up with the salsa. That was way hot. The guacamole looks like a paste that came out of a bag. The margaritas yuck I don't know what they've done but they're bad. The chimichangas was good very good. Been coming here for over 30 years. Service was good. It would be very nice if people with children learn how to shut off those phones so we don't have to listen to Teletubbies during our meal. read more

Prices are ridiculous and entrees don't even come with /rice and beans. I'm not paying $10 for 2 cheese enchiladas and leaving still hungry. And that's the board special! Good bye to the place that cares more about MONEY than customer care! ALSO THEY HAVE HAD TOO MANY HEALH CODE VIOLATIONS ! read more

I've driven by this place countless times, and finally decided to stop in and see what they've got! Was not too happy with the result. Food was eh and service was the same. Everything was overly greasy and lacking real flavor. Our server didn't seem to be enjoying themselves at all, not sure if she was just having a bad day. read more

Ordered take out taco salad with chicken, however, the salad had only a tiny amount of chicken. Talked to manager via phone and she reported she observed my order being prepared and there was an ample amount of chicken included in the order. Basically, she called me a liar and not even an apology was offered. I recommend prospective customers to avoid this restaurant. read more

Better than average Mexican food in a city with a lot of Mexican food. I've ordered from Door Dash a couple of times and both were excellent. The last time I got the ground beef burrito enchilada style and the beef was nice and soft with strong spices. A great dish overall. The rice and beans were good, but it's hard to find bad rice and beans. For delivery they add a bag of chips and a nice sized container of salsa which is a nice touch. I read through a lot of the lower rating reviews and most seem to not like the service and the wait time for the food. I can't speak to that as I've only done delivery, which was fast and hassle free. read more

The service was okay, they are nice. But I regret coming here. The food was so gross. I got the number 7 which had a beef enchilada, beef taco, beans, and rice. Thank goodness I switched the beef out to chicken on my enchilada because the beef was absolutely disgusting. As soon as I bit into my taco I wanted to spit it out. The chicken was bland. Honestly everything was bland. The salsa that came with the chips was meh and needed lots of salt. My partner got the mexican pizza. While he was eating he kept saying something tasted funny. Which was the beef. If you want authentic and good mexican food, do not come here. read more

First time here and the food was delicious and the service was Incredible. Some of the best service I've gotten recently in tucson. They have a 3.99 sangria special that's very refreshing for these hot days. Unlimited chips and salsa as well as a lunch menu. Their Mexican pizza was huge and very good. I had the flautas that had very juicy chicken. Everything was piping hot too. read more

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