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    Rio 150

    4.3 (37 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Touristy
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    Good for groups

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    Blackberry Margarita
    Stephen ..

    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.

    Krystle M.

    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)

    Shrimp Tacos , Shredded Chicken ( middle taco) , and Steak Taco ( Carne Asada Taco)
    Nicole P.

    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.

    Had some cheese dip on my taco
    Kirby N.

    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.

    Treba D.

    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.

    Na'Shota L.

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

    The extra effort given by our server (also the bartender)
    Janessa P.

    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

    Free chips & salsa !
    Roxanne D.

    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.

    Quesa birria was amazing
    Paul R.

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

    Pollo Con Arroz( Chicken with Rice)
    IpodPro S.

    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.

    Tripe Tacos and house margarita

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

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

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

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    4 months ago

    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

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

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