I absolutely love Rio Ranch Cafe! The brisket quesadillas are to die for! Hands down best quesadillas in Kerrville! I love going for brunch because my dad likes to get breakfast. Service is always great and they are always busy! Many people know that this is the best spot in Kerrville! I can't want to continue to find more amazing items on the menu! The vibes inside are mom and pop feels. THE BEST! read more

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This is a hidden gem among Mexican restaurants in the area. Authentic and delicious food for everyone. I am a pescatarian and there are many options for me. We have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. We both had the fish tacos the last time we were there and they were muy delicious! read more

I'm laying in bed; my preferred hotel suite in Kerrville. Eaten at many places for breakfast along Sidney Baker (main strip). Consulted Yelp and a hmmm moment. The hotel I'm staying at has a breakfast buffet that's number 2 on the list. I can't tell you how wrong Yelp actually is on a recent Sunday. I put my big boy Wranglers on and headed off to sway the internet into a different direction. I've had plenty of Bourdain moments in my life. Eat local, get the cream sauce (no actual cream sauce exists here). Have a drink in a empty bar (they don't serve alcohol). Sent the GF in to secure a table while I found a parking space (PACKED LOT). Once seated in a two top service was pleasant but there were a few flaws. Like, toast without jelly offered. Don't think I've ever seen anyone dip white bread into refried beans as an alternative. I opted for Migas sorta based on our servers recommendation. I mean, they offer Eggs Sardou. And, brisket, Tex-Mex staples, biscuits, and homemade Blue Corn Tortillas??? Plus, sauce game off the charts with unbelievable red and green salsas. Ok, enough teasing here's the deets. My Migas were interesting but missed the advertised Chorizo as the menu described. Also, interesting that they top the dish with an enchilada sauce. GF chose the Brisket omelette with eggs and cheese mixture. Happy girl minus the lack of jelly offered. And this is where it got real. We sat next to many local families; discussing city issues (Ingram proper) which we overheard. Single men dining all the way to just couples like us. We finally threw in the napkins and headed to the counter to pay only to learn that someone had already paid our bill. This IS the restaurant you need to visit! read more

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We're spending the week out near Hunt Texas and went out to go see what the local dining options were and this is an amazing place. It reminds me of a place we went to when I was growing up. That said, if they don't have it, you don't need it. Their menu is 10 pages and they serve breakfast all day I went for the chicken fried steak sandwich and it was incredible. They marinate it for 72 hours and dry spices before they cook it. It was tender. It was flavorful and oh my goodness it was huge. I went for the homemade kettle chips instead of the french fries because the french fries are "seasoned" which means they have some coating on them to make them seem crisp long after they come out of the fryer. But I really don't like those. The wife went for the daily special which was a huge piece of fish, three shrimp and two sides. She had the corn and the potato salad and she thought everything that was on the plate was just amazing. I got to taste the yeast dinner roll that they served with it and it's the real deal. Service is quick and fantastic. Great sense of humor. They knew all the specials and the details and the 10 different sizes they're offering that day. Very friendly. We got exactly what we ordered and we couldn't have been happier. The place is clean and comfortable. I would recommend you not sit underneath or even maybe next to their air conditioner. Other than that, I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. It's strongly recommend that you come give it a try read more

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Adequate parking, and it wasn't very busy when we arrived. We seated ourselves (standard) and our server arrived quickly. Ordered our drinks, which arrived quickly. Our server didn't seem very friendly or personable, but not rude, just there to do a job. Our food arrived quickly, and first impression was the food looked good but not thrilled about it being served on a chipped plate. Oh well, not a big deal. The Rio Ranch omelet was very good, not great, but I would order it again. Overall a good choice to eat, especially if you're in the area. I do feel as though they've dropped down a notch or two from how they used to be, but maybe it was an off day. Ambience is standard small town diner, nothing special. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and rate 4 stars, but would rate a 3.5 if possible. read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Rio Ranch omelette and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

I don't know if it's a Texas thing or a Kerrville thing but this is another restaurant that gets tortillas right. Rita's and this place are the best tortillas I've ever had and they both here within a couple miles of each other. I had the Migas and my friends had a two-egg and three-egg breakfast. They were all delicious. Mine came with two handmade tortillas (I asked for a third) and life was good. Our waitress was friendly and quick. The inside of the restaurant looked appropriately Tex Mex. They had ESPN on the TV above us. Plenty of seating. Will definitely return and may need to take some tortillas with me. read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Migas (tortilla strips, chorizo, cheese, pico de gallo) Hash browns Refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

While staying between Kerrville and Fredericksburg, I saw a great review for Rio Ranch Cafe's Chicken Fried Steak and decided to try it for breakfast with eggs. The steak lived up to the hype, with excellent breading and tasty gravy. I didn't sample other menu items, as this was my first--and likely last--visit, being from Seattle. I'd recommend it if you're closer to Kerrville than Fredericksburg. read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

Looking forward to returning to Kerrville specifically to have lunch at Rio Ranch Cafe. Consuelo always greets me seats me and serves me with a great welcoming smile. The food hits home and she keeps the drinks full. Love that place. And of course Consuelo's hospitality. read more

When we arrived, the place was packed. It was our first time eating there, and the atmosphere was comfortable. After sitting down and getting our drinks just right at 1 PM, the manager unexpectedly put up "Closed" signs on the doors. This surprised me since I had checked online, and it stated the restaurant closes at 2 PM. Be aware that the posted business hours can be misleading--be sure to arrive at least an hour before closing. The food was delicious! The chicken and waffles, chicken had about 30% fat that was too tough to chew, which I wasn't crazy about. However, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the bacon was just the right crispiness, and the toast was good. The fruit wasn't bad either. The menu can be a bit overwhelming as it includes a variety of options like Mexican food, sandwiches, seafood, breakfast items, and even pies. Next time, we'll definitely try a slice of pie! read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Chicken and waffles - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

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Stopped in for breakfast at a spot that looks to be a staple for the area. Consuela was my server and even though they were busy she greeted me with a smile and made me feel welcome. I ordered the Three Eggs with Meat and a coffee. I must say, this place serves up a STRONG and very hot cup of coffee...it will supercharge your day! The breakfast was a standard fare and overall was hearty and good. Solid food and excellent service from Consuela! read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

awesome breakfast, great lunches. The Philly Cheesesteak is huge and delicous. Great chicken fried steak & many others

There's so many places to eat in Kerrville, but I would definitely put this in the top recommendations. We got brisket quesadillas, Rio Ranch Steak (Hamburger Steak), and biscuits and gravy. I wanted a pice of the cake on the back of the menu, but had no room (Servings are big). The green salsa was good and spicy. Mash potatoes and fried okra were also delicious. Refried beans tasted great as if they were made at home. Rice was a little bland, but still good. Very expansive menu. Place could use a good deep cleaning, but otherwise everything was wonderful. read more

Have heard about this cafe but have never been. Today we went and boy was it delicious. I had the farmers breakfast that consists of hashbrowns, biscuits, eggs, gravy, bacon and cheese! It was so good and plenty big portion! My husband chicken fried steak, eggs and hashbrowns. He said the steak was tender and very good. Service was great! We will definitely be back! read more

What a great little gem out in the middle of nowhere (I'm a NYer) friendly service, lots of options and large portions of quality food! If you're out this way. Stop by and get a really good meal at a GREAT price. read more

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Excellent food with huge portions. Breakfast is served all day. Very tasty brisket served a variety of ways

For a diner cafe, this meets all the expectations: Fast service, good food, extra large menu, & big portions. They also had warm syrup and the staff was sweet. We came here when staying across the street at Jellystone. This is our second visit to Rio Ranch Cafe and we will definitely be back (possibly this afternoon). read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

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Some of the best "home" cooking you will find anywhere! Service is excellent! Always a great GO TO place when you're super hungry! read more

Service here is wonderful. And the food...best beef fajita nachos I've ever had. We also got the grilled chicken sandwich (very good). Fries were crispy and full of great flavor. read more

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Wonderful food. Locals eatery with large portions and delightful wait staff. Best breakfast and fabulous desserts...

Great service and good food. Many menu options. I highly recommend it. Lots of variety on the menu.

After I checked out of WorldMark Hunt Stablewood Springs, I drove to Rio Rancho Cafe in Kerrville, TX, for a quick bite before heading to my next resort stop. OMG... I had the BEST SEAFOOD basket ever! It came with 3 lightly battered fried catfish strips... deliciously moist and delicately textured... so yummy!, 4 standard sized fried shrimp... also lightly battered and was not overcooked which was good... love my shrimps!, 1 stuffed crab which was really salty IMHO... my least favorite item in the basket, seasoned french fries were the B*MB!... very crispy and just tasty... I wanted to get some to-go, but ended up not getting any to-go since I had some driving to do... didn't want my fries to go soft LOL, and coleslaw that had very light dressing... it was okay. Of course, I had to order another item besides the basket... David's Tacos. I got them in flour tortilla per recommendation from Priscilla (the server)... she says they hold the ingredients better. The other choice was the blue corn tortilla. It came with 2 tacos stuffed with blackened salmon filets, salad greens, guacamole, shredded cheese, pico de gallo and their house dressing, served with two sides... I got rice and beans. Tacos were of good portions, but the salmon filets lacked some flavor... I don't know how much more flavor can blackened be, but maybe some good marinate would have been nice. Vegetables were very fresh. Rice was a tad tough IMHO, beans were good though. Overall quick bite turned out to be a big lunch and I had leftovers... never fails in my foodie book! LOL Priscilla was pleasant and friendly. She was very attentive throughout my dining. Restaurant had a very country style feel to it... lots of tables... they even have special dining area for larger groups. Prices were very reasonable for great tasting Southern foods. Please open a restaurant out in So Cal... we would love to have you! Thank you Rio Rancho Cafe for a fabulous lunch! Happy Dining! read more

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Service ok accept couldn't understand the waiter. Chicken fried steak looked good but had an off flavor like liver or old frying oil. The catfish was not edible tasting muddy. The cheese enchilada could barely cut with a knife, thinking it was over heated in a microwave. Not sure where the good reviews come from but No-one at our table will return based on this experience. Maybe an off night but I won't take that chance. read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Chicken fried steak looked great, but unfortunately inedible, mostly batter, flavor similar to liver or old oil. - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

It was very good. I really liked that there were some different breakfast meals to choose from that I haven't had at other breakfast places. The quality and quantity were very good as well. And the wait staff was excellent. I will definitely be coming back during my stay here in Texas. read more

Six or seven times had a meal or just an order of fried pickles here. Bring your appetite without breaking the wallet. Plates are plentiful. Had lunch here with a Texas country artist who appeared to be all about Mexican food, and he was very happy with the restaurant. Commented several times the food was on point. He travels all throughout the Great State and enjoys the Mexican dishes. read more

Amazing Food and Amazing People that work there. You can't Go Wrong with this Hidden Gem.

Chicken fried steak was huge. Never had straight broccoli without cheese but ok. Filling meal. Good service.

Great home cooking! Service is great! The waitresses will jokingly pick on you! Fun atmosphere. Try to go often.

Everything went great... Breakfast all day for my husband & the menu is UNBELIEVABLE! There are so many options it is hard to choose just one. Plates are HUGE plus the food & service was Fantastic. Cannot wait to go back...For your own sake do Not pass RIO RANCH CAFE up!!! read more

If you like Tex-Mex or chicken fried steak, home cooked style, this is the place in Kerrville.

The food here is amazing! My family and I highly recommend the French toast, migas, omelettes, sausage, ham, hashbrowns, and biscuits. Our server was nice and quick to answer any questions. Very homey atmosphere. I knew the food was going to be good after we walked in and I smelled all the smells, haha. 10/10! read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - French toast, sausage, hashbrowns, biscuits. - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

Food is consistently great. Service is good, too. This place stays busy because it's that good.

Exceptional Delicious Hill Country cuisine David's tacos- blacked salmon, greens, guacamole, pick de Gallo, with their special house dressing on on soft blue tortillas was 10 star Wife had patrona breakfast- excellent Great coffee; great service, ambiance, pricing & where locals gather. I would return here again many times read more

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Good food friendly staff a big variety of food Large portions. Friendly staff pretty popular with the locals and tourists in Kerrville Texas read more

Wonderful service and tasty food. Hidden away in a strip mall but worth looking for. X-Large menu like any good diner, it gets packed with locals and regulars. The kind of place that knows your name. I had chicken fried chicken and it was yummy. We're going back when we're in the area. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food was delish. read more

Great, delicious food! Many choices on the menu, they serve daily specials as well..most popular of mine is Farmers Breakfast, Rio Ranch Breakfast. Been regulars here at Rio Ranch for 10 years. Family owned business, Great service. read more

You looking for all day breakfast and a good cup of coffee with French vanilla. Boom! This is your place! Comfortable, Great service and delicious food! There is a nice variety on the menu for just about every one. read more

Be aware Stated hours on Yelp are WRONG. They close at 1pm on Sunday ( uncertain about other days). We were here on vacation and drove all the way from Bandera after finding the restaurant on Yelp. We arrived at the restaurant at 12:50 and were told by a rude server that they were already closed, they close at 1. I was tempted to point out that it was 10 minutes until 1, but whatever. read more

Service is always good .. food is inconsistent. Sometimes great sometimes fair to ehh. The tables /chairs need to be upgraded or at least some newer table cloths. read more

Good food incredible customer service Good food all day long. Nice restaurant decour. read more

Rio Ranch Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Kerrville, Texas

Brisket tamales. Just think about that a minute. Yes, it's just as awesome as it sounds. Tender brisket with a slightly sweet and smokey bbq sauce, delicate masa and melted cheese. Craziness in your mouth. We got an ala carte order for the table as an appetizer. Been here a couple of times and it's always good. They have a lot of hollandaise egg dishes at breakfast (always good, especially the Eggs Sardou with artichoke heart and spinach and hollandaise). The cinnamon rolls are great, not too sweet. Also good are the Barbecue, steak, and the awesomely named Man Salad with meat, fries, and a few greens so you can legit call it a salad and feel good about it. The TexMex dishes are quite good but know that there's some serious heat in some of the sauces. The Eggs Divorciado with red and green sauces is a spicy example. Delicious but hot! I also recommend the barbecue. It's not as barky and smokey as some but it's tender, well seasoned, and cooked beautifully. It stands up to no sauce, although the house sauce is a nice tangy dip. The sides are all good examples of Southern cooking. Glad to have this place in our little town. read more

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