Solid tacos, to-go order and i didn't get to my meal until everything was stone cold Definitely worth another try when fresh read more

There are taco spots you visit... and then there are taco spots that tell a story the moment you walk in. Rio Tacos Co. falls squarely in the second category. It starts with the tortillas--soft, warm, clearly made with intention. Not just a vehicle for the filling, but part of the experience. The tacos are best ordered three at a time. . The birria arrives rich and inviting, the kind that doesn't just sit on the plate--it pulls you in. The barbacoa follows with its own quiet confidence--tender, seasoned just right, no need to overcomplicate something that's already this good. And then there's the grilled chicken adobada--bright, slightly smoky, with that perfect balance of spice and citrus that keeps you going back for "just one more bite"... multiple times. Everything feels fresh. Thoughtful. Handcrafted in a way that doesn't need to announce itself--it just shows up on the plate. The Horchata is Rio Tacos Co. isn't trying to reinvent tacos. It's doing something better--reminding you how good they're supposed to be. read more

Rio Tacos - Here is your sign - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Good morning, everyone. Join the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group as they venture to the northernmost environs in Albuquerque to RioTacos on Alameda. A step up from their former food truck, the staff has transitioned to a brick-and-mortar. Great food cooked by the owner himself. Friendly staff. Homemade flour tortillas! Ample indoor and outdoor seating. Ask for the Veterans discount. Easy to find - just east of the Indian Motorcycle shop in the old Wise Pizza location. Watch our YouTube video to see what we ate and listen to how we enjoyed it. Highly recommended. https://youtu.be/0NC0Q25vqWY?si=HtiaLE5lVKtSWCRo read more

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Very cute little place just east of Indian Motorcycle dealer. Counter service with table delivery. The staff was fantastic, even git napkins for us since it was our first time there. The food.....was delicious! Fresh and hot. I had the quesa-birria tacos. They were delicious. My friend enjoyed the asada burrito....she ate half and said she was going to eat the rest later....well it was so good she finished it while we talked. Highly recommend this tacoria. read more

Rio Tacos - Asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Came on two different occasions to try the tacos. You order at the front before you sit down. Since it was my first time I wanted to try one of each taco. I visited on a weekend and there was a line out the door because there isnt much space inside and only one register. It did take awhile to get the order but there was some seating inside on the sidewall to wait. Staff was friendly and brought my order to me. These are the four I tried: Barbocoa 4/5 good flavor but not enough meat in the taco. Chicken 3/5 dry meat and not much flavor Al Pastor 4.5/5 juicy flavorful with onions and pineapple Carne Asada 3.5/5 also dry less flavor has some crisp to the meat. On a separate occasion I ordered Birria tacos to go online in case I had another long wait. The food was prepared quickly and was still warm when I got home. Birra 5/5 it had good filling and perfectly cheesey. It also came with consume and salsa. Definitely a favorite. read more

Rio Tacos - Quesa Birria taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great food and outstanding customer service. Felt very welcome by the staff. I would certainly recommend visiting this business. read more

Rio Tacos - Exterior - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The Rio Grande quesadilla was huge and messy, but I had order envy of my husband's crusted tacos al pastor. Customer favorite must be the fish tacos because they were on every table. Would return for a fast taco fix but not my favorite al pastor in town. read more

Rio Tacos - Crusted tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The place is bright and clean. They had the garage door open to the patio on a perfect day for it. We were instantly helped when we came in by very nice staff members. The food came out within a few minutes of the order and was hot and very tasty. Five stars for a taco shop is a lot but I like the place. read more

Rio Tacos - Tacos Adada - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Finding authentic Mexican food in Albuquerque has been a side quest since I moved here but RIO TACOS made my Mexican dreams come to life! The best tacos I've had here in ABQ! I highly recommend this place if you want homemade authentic Mexican cuisine. I had the quesabirrias, although they would have been great with onion and cilantro, everything was good as it came. A red cilantro sauce would have been great as an option! Service was great! read more

Rio Tacos - Quesabirrias and Elote - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We have been supporting rios tacos for a while even since they were just a food truck. This small business run by a father and son team will blow your mind. First of all I want to let you know that unlike most little taco places, the owner has a real culinary background, and it shows in the artistry of the food. Every item at Rios tacos looks as good as it tastes and smells. The queso birria tacos stand out here as the best I've ever had anywhere I've gone in my life. You absolutely must try this item here. The quesadillas are also really great here and worth having along with your meal, so are the tacos of any kind. The barbacoa stands out as an amazing meat though, probably top 2 barbacoa in all of New Mexico and top 3 I've ever had anywhere. It's really really good and worth a try. For desserts their Sopapilla cheesecake is pretty good, but if I had one piece of feedback I would say the tres leches was a bit dry and could loose the whip cream on it. Tres leches is my favorite dessert so I eat it often and had to include some constructive feedback. But everything else is so great that my 5 star review sticks. It's hard to find a business like this in New Mexico so if you're reading this review, drop what you're doing and head down there! read more

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DeLICIOUS. Seriously. I've been here twice now, and both times were exceptional. The fish tacos were stuffed to the brim with fish slaw and sauce. So good. My husband got the shrimp tacos and those were equally as delicious! read more

The quesabirrias are really good. They made me want to watch some Heated Rivalry real bad. Then think about the show for a while. Would recommend. Both the restaurant and the show. 5 stars read more

Absolutely sublime. The cashier was the best, she was funny and understanding, she helped me pronounce some words in Spanish. This place has good deco and cleanliness. The food was absolutely delicious. I enjoyed every last bit of the birria tacos. I drank the sauce. Free refills too. I'm coming back with my friends. read more

This is more of a casual lunch counter. The Baja fish tacos were fried fresh, with generous red cabbage and lime. No salsa and no mayonnaise though. The birria was flavorful, as was the consomme. The accompanying salsa roja was tasty, as they char their ingredients. Sadly, they use a lot of single use plastics. read more

Rio Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had a chicken quesadilla and an asada taco. Both were good. First time visiting, I would definitely return.

It's a small little taco place probably fresher than most. I would say I guess it was good. My Carney Asada was lacking flavor. They don't have a salsa bar or anything a little stingy on this also when you asked for it. They do serve a little bit of beer here. It looks like they make their own tortillas in house read more

Delicious tacos, nice space and lovely taquero. Homemade tortillas are a big plus, and Mexican coke and Jarritos Tamarindo sodas are too! I tried the street tacos - barbacoa and al pastor - and while both were good, I especially loved the barbacoa. We are from L.A. so we're spoiled by wonderful street tacos. El Rio measures up. We'll be back. Next time I'm trying the Quesa-Birria tacos. read more

We decided to try the fish tacos and the breakfast burritos after seeing some pictures on Facebook. The place was pretty crowded for a Saturday at noon, but we found a place to sit. We were greeted right away and placed our order. The food took a bit to come out. We did notice that a huge party that came in after us had their food come out before ours. We figured it must be a simpler order. The food looks aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The first bite of my fish taco was a let down. It was very soggy, not the crunch like I was expecting for a crunchy tempura fried fish. But I did enjoy the smoky flavor of the sauce that they put on it. There was a lot of breading and not much fish. The burrito was very tasty according to my husband, but lacked the wow factor. He does not regret getting it. Overall, the staff was amazing, the restaurant was super clean, but it lacked the extra pizzazz that will make us visit again. read more

Rio Tacos - Breakfast burrito with Christmas chile - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Being born & raised in LA i'm a bit critical of my street tacos - Rio did not disappoint! Tacos were loaded with flavor and a good amount of meat. But the crown jewel is their Torta... dont sleep on this!! The bread is soft, moist & chewy and it absorbs the sauces well so each bite just explodes in your mouth. My son had a bite it mine and made me order another one. Stoked thr NW valley finally has a legit taco spot read more

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Good fresh and hot Asada Tacos and a cold Beer. Very nice staff and love the musica! My second time in. That says alot!

I was very excited to try this spot because the menu is pretty extensive and well priced, I love a classic carne asada burrito. I did have two issues tho, they did not put sour cream in the burrito as stated on the menu, and it was SOOO salty. I am definitely going to give it another chance because perhaps the chef that day accidentally went a bit heavy handed, but man I was wild. read more

Was in town for a swim meet with my kids and after a disaster Friday night dinning experience I wanted some tacos, and not ones from a big chain. Base on reviews and proximity we settled on Rio Tacos. I judge all my tacos adventures on the quality or this Al Pastor Tacos and these were excellent. My kids were a little less adventurous but no less thrilled with their asada tacos. Service was friendly, prompt and efficient, we were in and out for lunch in the time it takes to enjoy one of their draft beers. Would highly recommend. read more

This is our second time coming to Rio Tacos and it was just as delicious as the 1st time! The 1st time I came I had the Birria tacos with the consomé and they were so yummy. My husband had the fish tacos and they were Fire! The crunch, the batter, the texture - everything about how this fish was deep fried was STUNNING!! This time around I was craving Breakfast so I got "The Chilaquiles W/Eggs" and they were everything I was craving. I'm very picky with my chilaquiles and usually no matter where I order them I'm Never quite satisfied like eating them at home BUT today with all the delicious components in this dish - I was shockingly delighted. My husband had "The Huevos Rancheros" and they were equally as delicious and all the components of the plate went very well together. Hats off to the chef for all the love and fresh ingredients he puts into his dishes. I can taste the freshness of every component that he adds to every dish making them taste absolutely Delectable. The restaurant is small but cute and has a couple of tables in a created outdoor space to enjoy our Beautiful Weather. The staff is very nice and very hard working - I saw a young woman making Fresh Homemade Corn Tortillas. You can't get better than homemade tortillas! The prices are fair and they have a lot of options to choose from. The restaurant and the bathroom are very clean. I pay close attention to these things because I appreciate all the aspect of a restaurant being taken care of when I like to eat at a certain place. Rio Tacos is definitely a place I will like to visit frequently. Come check them out - you will Not regret it! Delicious fresh food with a flair read more

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We have been there three times and yet to have a bad taco. Let's face it, this is not a sit down have a full meal, you know, more than an entree, but it has a full atmosphere in the evenings. The birria is good and the consommé is delicious, so don't leave a drop behind! The quesadillas are not your typical fare and that is a good thing. If your not sure what to order ask anyone standing in line, or ask anyone behind the counter, they are helpful, friendly, and, if they have time, like to tell you about their food! Oh, it is pricey, but so worth saving your pennies for a try! read more

I loved that they offered a vegan option! It was great. Really enjoyed their salsa. The customer service was wonderful- very warm and friendly. read more

Very nice spot and the owner was informative. I had breakfast and my friend had a trio of tacos that he said were delicious. We will be back

Wow! The best tacos I've ever had! I was able to sit on the patio which is great! The staff was very kind and helpful which picking what to order and they didn't do me wrong. Birria tacos from Rio's are my new go to EVERY TIME I'm in Albuquerque! read more

Rio Tacos - MEAT! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Delicious Tacos and beer! Close to balloon fiesta. Super friendly employees and clean atmosphere. It's pretty small with about eight tables that sit 6 people, a long bar top that sits 12 people and about three tables on their outside seating area. Definitely would recommend trying. read more

Rio Tacos - Al pastor w/ pineapple and pickled cabbage, barbacoa w/ onion & cilantro - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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The quesa-birria is so delicious. My daughter who never eats meat wanted another taco just for the birria. The sopapilla cheesecake is such a yummy dessert to share. The service is fast and friendly. And the atmosphere is family friendly. 10/10. Always a great place to come for some birria. We will be back for sure. read more

Stopped in to grab some breakfast tacos. Spoke with the head chef and he was _very_ knowledgable about gluten free. Ruled out the fryer and several other options, but was very happy to work with me to find something to eat. Corn tortillas are made on site and he was happy to whip up breakfast tacos even though they weren't on the menu. They were DELICIOUS! Very positive experience. Definitely going back. read more

Food excellent! Services excellent and very friendly! Restaurant very clean. There was an employee walking around cleaning, wiping soda machine, wiping counters, tables the whole time we were there. Very clean, friendly and good food. Will definitely be back ! read more

Rio Tacos - I guess a picture is worth a thousand words! Nothing left, it was so good ! - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We stopped at this small taco place for a late lunch. It has an industrial feel and a large open area to watch the traffic on Alameda, and a little sun. The friendly welcome was very nice as you walk in. You place your order at the front counter, pay for your food, and then they deliver your order on a tray to whatever table you have chosen. We especially chose Rio Tacos for their Birria tacos that had great reviews. From the posted menu the birria tacos were offered at 3 for $13.99, and that's what we ordered plus 2 waters. The trays arrived with a tiny plastic cup, maybe 2 tablespoons of green salsa (tasted like bottled), and a small styrofoam cup of birria juice for taco dipping, just wide enough to dunk. The 3 tacos were stuffed with meat. We asked for cilantro and onions, but we did not get onions. I would not say the tacos were great or had a memorable taste. It's probably just me, but 6 tacos and 2 waters were not worth the bill of $30.00! read more

Great ambiance. Service was great. I really appreciated when the cook even came to confirm something since my daughter has a food allergy. Food was delicious and definitely quality! Highly recommend! read more

Rio Tacos - Elote cup, fish tacos, quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Had the opportunity to try their tacos at a local event. They serve street style tacos in beef, pork, & chicken. They also have a vegan for those so inclined. You can have quesadillas, chilaquiles, or burritos. I picked 2 Carne Asada Tacos, the meat was crispy, spicy, not a lot of heat. Topped with Pico de Gallo, excellent flavor & topped with Guac. The tacos were great, if everything on the menu is done in the same manner it's worth trying out their menu. Cash is the best option - 5% up charge with card. read more

Rio Tacos - Todays Menu - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Insanely and consistently good. Been here a couple times and best tacos in Albuquerque. read more

Rio Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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we're lazy and didn't want to take our order because it was 15 minutes until closing. the lady was nice but they just didnt want to take our order read more

Long overdue review of the most Amazing Tacos! And an Awesome Family! Once you get to know someone's story it adds to the overall experience! Take the time to get to know this wonderful family!!! you will not regret it! The way they care about the people they serve adds to the ambiance! We love getting the El Pastor Tacos & El Pastor Burritos. We have tried all of the protein choices and we love all of them! The service is always with a smile and sometimes even a story of the adventures they have went on. During the last three plus years we have loved the ability to support local chefs & connect with the community! read more

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Best tacos I have had so far in ABQ! Almost the exact same flavor of Birria tacos as Mexico City.

Heard great reviews of Rio Tacos - so we tried it for midweek lunch. Business location was ideal on Alameda and parking was good. Was greeted by a friendly worker upon entering and he explained the menu - and the popular items. I had the birria queso taco plate and my wife had the chicken burrito. Both were delivered quickly from the clean, orderly, and readily visible kitchen. Owner/Chef was friendly as well. BL: The food tasted amazing! The quality of the restaurant was confirmed! Highly recommend.... Check it out. read more

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we loved the fish tacos!! super nice patios + they're dog friendly looking forward to coming again! read more

Rio Tacos - fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico