I met up with a friend for dinner this evening and Rio 150 was fabulous. It is located in the former Chili's in Whitehall Commons, opposite Walmart. We've been to several of the nearby Mexican style restaurants and this was a standout. Clean, friendly, great service, delicious food. First, a warning. They will give you the regular salsa with your chips. The chips, by the way, are warm and thin and salty. And bendy which makes them perfect for picking up the salsa. The regular salsa is basically tomato sauce with some black pepper. If you want the hot salsa, they will bring it. It is HOT. I'm not kidding. Hot. But you can now cut it with the not hot to get the right level of spicy. I'm back on my keto diet so it was the carne asada plate for dinner, hold the rice and the beans and the tortillas. A big portion of cooked skirt steak with a bit of flavorful spice. Delicious and enjoyable. My friend had the birria pizza and wow, this is the impressive "table winner" meal. Two large flour tortillas stuffed with birria and cheese and sliced into triangles and served au jus. A HUGE plate that is presented well and not only looks great, it smells great too. I was jealous. The margarita flight is another winner with four smaller glasses of a variety of margarita mixes. It looked delicious and was served with, I'm not kidding, a Roman candle spitting out fire. Awesome. The "monster" margarita is massive, so be careful. 40 ounces? It's huge. It was absolutely a five star meal from the food to the location to the service. Well done. [Review 628 of 2026 - 4716 in North Carolina - 25809 overall] read more

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Absolutely terrible experience. We had family visiting from out of town and wanted to treat them to a nice meal, so we recommended Rio 151 thinking it would be a great New Mexican dining experience. That was a mistake. I'm not even going to get into the food--because what happened at the end of the night completely ruined everything. One of our guests ordered a strawberry margarita. The waitress asked what tequila she wanted, and she initially said Don Julio 1942. After realizing they might have something else, she asked if they had Primavera and then clearly said, "Never mind, I'll just have the Primavera." The drink comes out... and guess what? It was made with Don Julio 1942 anyway. Then the bill hits: $35.99 for ONE margarita. No warning. No pricing listed on the menu. No heads-up from the waitress that choosing that tequila would skyrocket the price. That is completely unacceptable and honestly feels deceptive. To make matters worse, the manager's response when we brought it up was just as bad. Instead of handling it professionally, he was dismissive, rude, and came off like a complete smart aleck. If that's how customer concerns are handled, this place has bigger issues than just overpriced drinks. We left feeling taken advantage of and embarrassed in front of our guests. We will never go back. We will never recommend this place to anyone. There are too many good restaurants out there to deal with this kind of experience. read more

Ate dinner here this evening, wonderful atmosphere. They haven't changed taken over the old Chili's building. The interior is bright and fresh! The staff is very friendly and helpful. The service was outstanding! From ordering to food at the table around 10 minutes. I ate the Dinner of the Rio- 2 crabmeat and shrimp burritos with a side of rice and a half an avocado with pico topping. Delicious! Then topped off with fried ice cream that was delicious also. I also had a mango house margarita, spot on! read more

Rio 150 - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love Rio! Been coming since they have come to the area but never got around to reviewing it. Usually go for the street tacos and they are so good but ive tried a few things and they haven't let me down so far. Service is always good I mostly do take out but was able to sit in recently and our server was good for most part. At one point we did kinda have to track her down to get something extra. Overall nothing but good things to say food is good and service is good as well. Pretty authentic taste and my go to place for tacos outside of a taco truck. read more

Rio 150 - Blackberry Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I've been anticipating the opening of Steele Creek's location and I'm so excited that they are finally open! There are so many people I want to experience the fabulousness of Rio 150 and I'm glad that they are located so close now. During my visit, I was there for one thing and one thing only a margarita! I knew I didn't want one of the really cool awesome ones and that I needed something a little more demure so I opted for the house passionfruit margarita. Although it wasn't my favorite margarita, I will be back to try some of the other cooler options that they do have. For some reason this margarita was extremely strong and didn't have much of a passionfruit taste to me. I have to add that in my ripe old age I've become more of a mocktail girl so I do have a slight bias. For food, I got the chimichangas with one chicken and one ground beef chimichanga. No complaints in the food department. Everyone at the table enjoy their food and we had amazing service. As for the complementary salsa, one of the salsas was very bland and the other was too spicy for me. Can't wait to take back loads of people who have never experienced Rio 150! Rio 150 8164 S Tryon St Charlotte, NC 28273 (Review 3 in 2026 and 898 overall) read more

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Excellent Restaurant. -Locating the restaurant was easy. The parking lot was packed however not an issue finding parking at all. -When I walked in the host greeted me immediately and was sat down instantly. -Server came to my table less than 5 minutes and I asked for water and it didnt take long. -Server helped by answering any questions that I had. I ordered the largest monster margarita strawberry. I loved it and loved the taste. The birria tacos were not my favorite ( however it wasn't bad , just for me it was a little greasy) . 3 tacos more Steak, Shredded Chicken and Shrimp as well. The shrimp tacos were the best outta all the ones I tried. -Great music and various tvs with diversity such as game shows , sports , etc. I will be revisiting the spot and will recommend it to others. read more

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This place was packed upon walking in so knew it was good. 97 sanitary score We got service immediately and the waiter was very prompt. The bean and cheese dip was excellent and a nice portion. The chips came with a hot sauce and a mild. I had the lunch special which was very reasonably priced along with a barbocoa taco that was delicious My wife had the vegetarian burrito which was so big she took home half of it. read more

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My out of town guests actually requested this spot as we had been to the Concord location previously. This location is fairly new and open for business. The service was just as stellar as the first time. Rio 150 is 2 for 2 in my books. Food and drinks were both delicious. We ordered the birria pizza which we split amongst 2 people but the dish was easily enough for 3 people. read more

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I've been to the other locations before, but I'm glad they're finally in Charlotte now. Just like before. Great service great food if you're looking for a taco Tuesday spot, this is a spot. The drinks are real strong and it's a lot of different options. You can choose from make sure you bring friends with you.! Great ambience. read more

Great service. In and out very quickly. Food is good priced and delicious! Would recommend to anyone

Spacious, clean, and good food. Service was ok.could have been a little more attentive. Was able to eat and take food home. read more

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Cute aesthetic, great quality food, reasonable prices, friendly staff. 10/10 for me. Mexican guac Ceviche Margaritas Poblano chile relleno Check it out. Doubt you'll be disappointed read more

Rio 150 - The extra effort given by our server (also the bartender) - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Everything was great ! Sat at the bar and was just amazed at how much effort and time they put I to their specialty drinks! Very friendly and attentive staff also let me customize my dish to my liking. read more

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The staff, first of all is very friendly. We decided to grab some takeout because my household was too tired to cook after moving. Since then I have gotten takeout several times. I haven't eaten in yet but will soon. read more

Food is amazing, service is very good and nice ambiance. The only downfall is the music ... I hate reggaeton read more

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Food was pretty good. I ordered Apollo Con Arroz, heavy on the salt but the food was seasoned fine, had no complaints about taste. The food wasn't out of this world but it was generally very serviceable; prices range from the 11.99 to about 26.99$. Can't comment on the variation of portion size per price but I got a reasonably large portion for the 16.49$+ tax I payed for the Apollo Con Arroz. Service is good, I got sat down. Waited and checked up on quite frequently and attended to. It's a 4/5 experience, it's a solid B tier restaurant. read more

Rio 150 - Pollo Con Arroz( Chicken with Rice) - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I am so happy to have this new restaurant on my side of town, it is Easy parking and a great vibe. Ameilo was our waiter and he was excellent, he accommodated all of our request. I ordered a chicken salad and the sunrise tequila drink and everything was delicious. My friend got the margarita flight and I'll definitely be getting that next time just to add the special touch to dinner. read more

Excellent friendly service from wait staff. Flavorful entrees and excellent cocktails. A solid choice for lunch, an evening date night, family night out, and large groups. I especially liked the chicken fajitas and the carnitas. read more

Brought the kids for lunch and had a great time. Our server, Dahianna, was so lovely and helpful. Our food came out really fast and was super fresh. The chips were hot and fresh and the salsa was delicious. The guacamole Mexicano was so tasty. We'll be back. read more

I came here for lunch to go and it was perfect! The price and the amount of food was great. It was exactly what I was looking for as far as taste and size. I will definitely be back to try more items. read more

Amazing food, great margaritas, and outstanding service! We recently tried this new RIO150 near our home and it was such a great experience from start to finish (we have been before on the other locations and love it) . The food was absolutely delicious full of authentic flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. The margaritas deserve a special mention: perfectly balanced, refreshing, and some of the best we've had in a long time. You can tell quality ingredients are being used. What truly made the night memorable, though, was the service. Emilio was incredible -- attentive, kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. He gave excellent recommendations, checked on us at the perfect times, and made us feel truly taken care of without ever being intrusive. Service like his makes such a difference and elevates the entire dining experience. You can tell this restaurant cares about both the food and the people they serve. We left happy, satisfied, and already planning our next visit. Highly recommend especially if you're lucky enough to have Emilio as your server! read more

Rio 150 - Tripe Tacos and house margarita - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Well, I was happy to see the glowing reviews for service. But there were no less than 4 people behind the bar and I finally had to summon (after 15 minutes) for someone to take my drink order, I am finally asked for my order from Johnny who seemed to be the only one working the bar area. If it weren't for him, I was ready to walk out. On to food- I had the birria quesadilla, good, not great. IMO, Johnny should be behind the bar as he seemed to be the only working anyway. Kudos to him, that's all I can say. Probably won't be back. read more

Disappointed that I was charged $35 for a shot of Don Julio in my margarita. I asked fir Primavera and was told 1942 is what they served me. Server should've warned me. Preposterous! Managed was rude and smart Alec. Never again! read more

Are there white people making this food? It's bland af! And I'm white. It's ridiculous. Why do I need to drive 40 minutes to the other side of town for good Mexican food? So, two plates, one drink - $55. Wendy's Hamburgers makes better Mexican food than this, and they don't even make Mexican food. read more

This place was amazing. Food, strong margaritas, service and ambience were excellent. We'll definitely return soon.

We got the mixed fajitas and a couple of Margaritas and everything was great! Service was awesome, food was tasty, and the drinks were amazing. Would definitely come again. read more

Ordered a very simple chimichanga. They brought me overcooked crunchy old beef, asked for same thing to be remade and was told that I ate half my plate and they would have to charge me again if I wanted a remake. I took 2 bites (literally) too many and this is what I was told? I didn't want the whole plate remade, just the chimichanga with different protein. I will not be back. read more

Rio 150 - Their "beef" chimichanga. - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Service was good. Presentation was nice. Portions were decent. The problem is I didn't think it was possible Mexican food could be so bland. Even the salsa was flavorless. This was my first experience in a long while of a mexican style chain restaurant. It isn't horrible, but just be prepared for a safe flavor profile, fit for the masses. read more

I brought a small student group to Rio 150 after a day out at Carowinds. We did not have a reservation, but we were seated almost immediately, and our table was clean and spacious. We needed to recharge our phones--a matter of safety on a school outing--and the staff was very kindly accommodating. Our waitress was very attentive and our food was delivered quickly. The servings were ample and delicious! There were six of us, but the total cost was less than a hundred dollars. We gladly left what we hope was a generous tip, as it was well-deserved. I don't live in the Charlotte/Huntersville area, but if we go back there next year, I'll encourage the group to dine at Rio 150 again. read more

Our dinners were amazing! The quesabirria tacos and the Dinner on the Rio (2 crab and shrimp burritos and 2 chicken flautas with Rice) were excellent and the jalapeño margarita was beautiful and delicious. Most important, the service was exceptional. We had a baby with us and we were placed away from others and given a larger table to accommodate 4 adults and a baby car seat and they even placed a chair in front of the seat to ensure the baby's safety. The restaurant was clean and busy on a Friday night- as it should be. read more

Rio 150 - Margaritas! - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Emilio's service was great and he recommended some delicious dishes for me and my friend. Will be back soon. read more

Rio 150 - House like margarita! Delicious and refreshing! - Mexican Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place is ahhmaaazing! Delicious food and service. We had Sophie and she was very attentive. I went back a few days later. Fresh food and you get plenty and the prices are great! Great ambiance and family friendly. read more

Amazing food and service, everything was seasoned to perfection, customer service was great as well. Atmosphere was great and music

Good service, excellent ambiance, really yummy food,100% recommend, low prices; I bet that would f you come here you gonna be happy for all

Emilio was a great server and he was fast and a great communicator. He even offered his favorite food on the menu ! His aura is to die for, GREAT ATTITUDE. I will be back because of him, he's so welcoming. read more

Food Quality and quantity can't beat it. Service is great. Great atmosphere and perfect volumed music

Everything was amazing from the food to the drinks down to the customer service Nicolle was the best the manager made sure we had everything we needed definitely will be back!!!!!! read more