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    Rio Cantina Mexican Grill

    3.4 (38 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Patrick B.

    I've been to this location a few times thinking it can't be all that bad every time. My wife ordered a drink and it was brought to the table and had a bug in the drink. We notified the waiter and he brought a new one after apologizing. I ordered a plate with no beans on the plate and extra rice. Well food came out with beans on the plate. I would have assumed at least no charge for the drink but that wasn't the case. Full price for all the items. I will not return there nor will I tell people to partake in a meal at this disgusting establishment.

    Salsa, black bean dip & chips
    Monique' M.

    This place is open as of 10/17/20. Went here with a group. Service was great! I enjoyed the salsa and black bean dip. This is the first Mexican restaurant I've been to that offers complimentary bean dip. The chips were ok, I prefer thinner chips. The salsa and black bean dip were good. The veggie fajitas were ok. The veggies were not seasoned but I appreciate that they offered a variety of vegetables and had a vegan friendly bean option. The refried beans are vegan friendly, but not the bean charro soup. The food was filling, the music was nice and the restroom was clean. They also offer paper menus which is nice. They have drink specials but not on Saturdays. Although, my meal was just okay, I would recommend for others as all the other members of my party thoroughly enjoyed their meals. Everyone ordered fajitas: shrimp or beef/steak.

    Teresa W.

    Was seated right away And that's always a nice thing. We had a great waiter another good thing. We started with complimentary salsa & bean dip with chips then we ordered cheese & jalapeño nachos then I ordered the cheese & onion enchilada plate with rice & beans my daughter ordered the flauta plate it had all kinds of things to dip them in. We both enjoyed our meals and we will both be back.

    Nikki F.

    I'm not big on Mexican food so I never really visit Mexican food restaurants. I did however have a taste for some queso dip. We visited on a Saturday evening around 6:30. The parking lot was pretty full and there were a few tables occupied on the patio. The inside had a decent amount of guests. We were immediately seated for a party of 2. We were given complimentary chips, salsa dip, and bean dip. This was okay but don't really eat salsa so I'm not the best judge. We didn't try the bean dip at all. I ordered the seafood Queso, it came out warm. It had shrimp and crawfish. I didn't care for the shrimp but the crawfish were good. It didn't come with separate chips so I just used the ones left that came with the salsa. My daughter got the brisket tacos. It didn't look like anything I would enjoy but she said it was pretty good. While sitting the table next to me got fajita steak with onions and shrimp. It was brought out sizzling. If I go back I would try that.

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    Mr B.

    This place was GREAT! Service was excellent, food came out fast. I had the brisket tacos, one soft one hard, then my girlfriend has 2 beef tacos, one soft one hard, all excellent. Rice was amazing. Chips and salsa were great, really nice touch with the bean dip. Then you had the guacamole that was fantastic. Very very reasonably priced and great atmosphere. Can't ask for more! Nice job!

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    Great food and service, the people are friendly and helpful. Drink selection is good and prices are reasonable

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    Food is very good!!! Portions are nice. Flavor is good. Highly recommend them. Chips and salsa are tasty. Shrimp are large and fresh.

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    Chips weren't as good as normal. Terrible service, we waited 15 minutes for a to-go box then another 15 for the check

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    Very Good Mexican Resturant. The quality is always consistent and it is the best resturant on the West Side!! Love the Fajita Tower!!

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