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    Casa Rio

    3.0 (2.4k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Anney L.

    Came to San Antonio from California and almost skipped this spot because of the reviews... but honestly, I'm glad we didn't We just wanted a place close to the River Walk with a nice view and some good Mexican food, and this ended up being a solid surprise. The chips and dip trio were sooo good, the food was actually pretty decent, and the river view made the whole experience even better. Definitely don't think it deserves all the bad reviews, sometimes you just gotta try places for yourself! (lots of birds so if you're scared dw they're not real)

    Connie H.

    A must when you have friends in town! This spot has the iconic colorful umbrellas that are key to the San Antonio Riverwalk. The outside area was well kept and our server was wonderful in coordinating our dessert arriving at the right time. Horchata was just ok, and the food was nothing extraordinary, but nothing to be upset about. It's a wonderful spot to have a meal.

    Roni V.

    A great option to peoplewatch, dine or enjoy a happy hour sitting by the riverwalk. They have mariachi offering to play at your request - pay per song. The place is large with private dining halls, Riverwalk sitting both indoor and outdoor and a couple floors/levels. The food is your typical Mexican (americanised) food but it's good and the staff are nice. Most people uber/lyft to the area due to limited parking but they do have a small back parking lot if you're driving. Being by the riverwalk, the spaces are narrow and there are a lot of stairs to go up or down so be prepared to walk. I did notice an elevator nearby which would make certain levels handicap accessible. Something to note, we had a large party in a private catered room and had a lot of food leftover. But after we were done we weren't allowed to take leftovers home, we were told to-go containers were not available for us. Also once we exited the private dining room, we lost access to the restroom.

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    Maya K.

    We came here for a quick lunch before a work event, and it did not disappoint! The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive, and there is a mariachi band that plays for you in front of your table, if that's the vibe you are going for. We started with some chips and salsa, guacamole, and queso for the table. The spicy salsa was pretty good and the regular salsa was very fresh. The guacamole comes with this vinaigrette on top of it, which at first, we were skeptical of, but it turned out to really enhance the flavor of the guac and was very tasty. The queso was the largest queso I've ever seen in my life, served in a soup bowl, and it was addicting! For the entree, I ordered the chili con carne, which came with refried beans and rice. The sauce was pretty good and the cheese and raw onion on top was a nice touch. This is a good spot for large parties or if you are looking for some good Tex mex on the river walk.

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    LInda C.

    This place advertises as oldest restaurant on the Riverwalk. Easy to find with the bright umbrellas. Now for the food. Very basic. I had two regular tacos with beans and rice. Nothing special. Saving grace, was a decent Margarita. Sat outside, the service was good.

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    Steve C.

    We're visiting San Antonio for the 1st time and walking the Riverwalk. As dinner time approached we started scouting out places to eat. There are dozens of restaurants around the water, all with menus that looked good. However we were looking for a place right on the river. Casa Rio fit the bill and we chose well. We ordered the Nachos appetizer and an order of 2 beef tacos with rice and beans. Both choices were excellent and the prices reasonable. If you're looking to eat overlooking the river, this is your place.

    Rose E.

    This is a landmark restaurant in San Antonio Riverwalk, so we had to patio dine here (again)... This time, I had Chalupa Combo, and my husband had Chile Relleno. I think I just tried a mocktail, but can't remember the name. Despite the colorful patio with a scenic view of the bridge, the foods were mediocre. I did not like my Chalupa at all...barely ate it. Luckily, my husband really enjoyed his Chile Relleno...thought it was really good. I also thought my mocktail was mediocre...just kinda blahhh and watery? Still, thanks to the gorgeous views, it was well worth it! If based strictly on foods, I'd rate it about 2, but the views bumped it up to 3 stars!

    Joe N.

    Great spot to eat at the Riverwalk. It's our go to whenever we are at the Riverwalk. Best bang for your buck. Although the now charge for chips and salsa.  Our meals came out fast and as good as always. We lucked out this Friday and got seated right away. It varies what time of year you go and what time of day. They didn't take our pic like the usually do this time tho. Maybe it was because it was a little bit of a slow time of day. Anyway- like I said- with all the crazy expensive places to eat at at the Riverwalk- this place is reasonably priced and has good food.

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    Stephanie B.

    If you're on the hunt for great Tex mex in San Antonio, this is not your spot. Ambiance feels like an authentic Mexican restaurant. We sat outside right on the riverwalk, which was very pretty at night. They had a mariachi band, but they were going table by table asking if you wanted a song (for a price) which I felt was tacky and the restaurant should just hire them to play as free entertainment for patrons. Service: our server was good and food came out fairly quickly. Drinks: My husband and I got frozen flavored margaritas. They were a bit small and didn't really taste any alcohol, but they were also pretty cheap ($11). Food: Food was majorly disappointing. We started with chips and queso and it was nothing to write home about. I ordered Al pastor street tacos that came with beans and rice. The Al pastor was just not flavorful, a bit dry, and could have used some other toppings / sauce. Beans and rice were ok. My husband got the el rio with a beef enchilada, chicken taquito, and tamale. The tamale was ok, but the taquito was bland, and enchilada missing something. We ordered my son the kids grilled chicken with rice and refried beans and he loved it though.

    Casa Rio is beautifully situated right on the San Antonio River Walk, creating a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere. The outdoor seating and river views were the real stars of the show. The food was okay, but the avocado dish was particularly delicious. Overall, it's a great place to enjoy the experience and scenery, especially for first-time visitors to San Antonio. We had plenty of food left over, but they don't offer takeaway boxes! Service is okay.

    Sharon N.

    My fam just newly moved back to SA so we had to go to The a Riverwalk , especially since our son had not remembered it. It's had become a tradition to eat at Casa Rio everytime we go there. So of course we went. Now it heads been a few years since our last time in SA, but they now charge for Chips and Salsa. The salsa is still very good. don't know if their menu got smaller? But we were able to find something different for each of us to try so no duplicate plates on our table of 3. We are seated indoors quickly, service was quite fast in general. Food was still good- the prices were very reasonable - esp for being in the tourist zone. We will continue to go here whenever family and friends come to visit and we take them to the Riverwalk! PS- extra half star for offering a military discount too- thank you!

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    Felicia K.

    Let's start with atmosphere sitting on the river with colorful umbrellas with a cool breeze and mariachis singers playing is epic. The servers are happy helpful and present. They bring you chips and Not salsa just sauce, which was different and interesting but grew to like it. I'm originally from California so chips are always served with salsa and move to Florida and chips are always served with salsa. I ordered the soft corn tortilla chicken tacos meal. The meat was juicy and extremely flavorful. The beans were like they have been cooking for days in a salsa sauce and pork and I don't know what else types of herbs, but they were the best beans I've had in a long time and the rice mixed with a little bit of beans were delicious too. Trying to get my fix of real Mexican food and I think I'm doing pretty good. This restaurant has been here for over 80 years. I can't imagine all of the people and the changes that's downtown. San Antonio has gone gone through in this restaurant has survived and is still a local favorite and now an hour town's favorite.

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    Emily B.

    We came here for lunch over the weekend and really enjoyed our experience! Upon arriving we had a very short wait time and got a table right on the water!! Our server was very kind and was able to answer any questions we had! Overall service was prompt!! We all enjoyed our meals, and felt that the portions were very generous. All of the food arrived made to order and was super tasty! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! It was such a pleasant experience to have lunch right on the water. I would definitely recommend trying Casa Rio if you are in the area!!

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