El Rio Grande
Mexican Restaurant and Bar$$$$
Murray Hill, New York
The folks at Eater and The Corcoran Group like this place. Would you agree?- This Mexican restaurant is famous for their margaritas. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Margaritas are really good and very strong!"(11 Tips)
"Steak nachos, blue caraco margaritas and great bartenders!"(82 Tips)
"Very Nice steak Fajitas and margaritas"(3 Tips)
"One of our favorite Thursday Happy Hour spots when it's warm out."(11 Tips)
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NakishaSeptember 17, 2013As a Cali girl, I'm picky about my Mexican & it's been hard to find good City spots but this place nails it! The steak quesadilla & enchiladas were delish! Blood orange margaritas esp. packed a punch!- The Corcoran GroupSeptember 20, 2013One of our favorite Thursday Happy Hour spots when it's warm out. The outdoor patio gets very crowded, but it's always a great scene. The margaritas are strong, so be careful if having more than one!
Sophie OmnomMarch 13, 2018Strong margaritas in fun flavors and a fantastic happy hour. Incredibly busy, especially on the outdoor patio in the summer. Good mexican food if you do come to eat. Get the guacamole or nachos
Watch out for the margs! Just repeat this over and over as you walk in: "my limit is two" and you should make it out alive. And ask for Jimmy at the main bar - best bartender in NYC.- The margaritas here are known for getting you to black-out/brown-out after 1 or 2 or ??. Be aware. Be safe. Me, I went wild...and paid the price.
Erik CintronSeptember 25, 2013Big Mexican restaurant in the city prices weren't bad considering we are in midtown. They had a decent happy hour. The food & portions were good. Outside dining & service was good. Drinks were strong!
Sarah JaneDecember 8, 2018Wondering why this place doesn’t have better reviews!? Delicious food (guac & steak fajita nachos!), plus Margaritas that perfectly walk the line of “strong, but drinkable.”
Margaritas are deliciously strong (go for frozen Mango!) and their nachos with meat and chili did not disappoint. A small plate was enough for 1.5 peeps.
Ms HeleneSeptember 12, 2017Guacamole $17 and under seasoned. Good happy hour specials and plenty of seating but expect standard American Mexican food. Skip reconstituted yucca fries, vegetable empanadas & barely dressed nachos.
Daniel AJuly 8, 2018My go-to spot for guacamole (I recommend medium) and the House margarita with ice. Enjoy!
Stephen KreickOctober 8, 2011Strong ass margaritas! Steak nachos are killer! Sing Duran Duran's Rio and get free dessert. After 2 margaritas you'll be singing the whole album!
Anthony DAugust 18, 2014Best margaritas! I like to get there before the crowd, post up at the bar so I have my spot for my peeps
One frozen margarita and you'll leave happy. Two frozen margaritas and you'll forget most anything.
Best margaritas in NYC. All you need are two & you will not remember your night!
LizaSeptember 1, 2014guac guac guac I always get the guacamole from here. Expensive drinks and normally crowded but great outdoor space.
S AMay 6, 2013The margaritas are awesome! I normally do not do frozen, but the frozen peach marg is great. As is the chicken quesadilla!
Dang LeAugust 14, 2014The other tips do not lie, the margaritas are indeed extremely strong! Gives you a nice buzz pretty quick. Decent food depending on which menu item you order.
Mandy KirkendallDecember 15, 2012The spicy guac prepared tableside is ridic amazing. Do yourself a favor. So. Good.
Mike NickersonAugust 30, 2016Great happy hour deals (at the bar only) and excellent patio space that gets crowded quickly
RoseMay 17, 2011Been going here for years, get the classic margaritas on the rocks, guacamole medium spice, steak nachos fo sho and my personal fav is the queso con pollo - SO YUMMY!!!!!
There is a second bar/restaurant on the other side (37th).....huh??
Anoop RanganathAugust 19, 2014Margaritas in Solo cups and bowls of queso that may as well be buckets. What's not to love?
Ira BFebruary 25, 2015I really wanted this place to be amazing but everything I saw, ate and drank made me say.. Meh. If you need a laid back spot for a group this might be ok.
The place is fantastic and the bartenders are the best. Margaritas are off the hook
Ashley RoseJuly 22, 2015Happy Hour for a blackout margarita with some chips and guacamole. Stand outside and people watch.
Daniel WApril 16, 2016Good, but 2 margaritas and a corona, during happy hour, for 33$ is unacceptable, even in Manhattan.
Expensive happy hour but frozen margaritas on an outdoor patio in Murray hill is great in the summer
John HymanSeptember 3, 2013Try the Blood Orange Margarita- amazing! And the outstanding guacamole!!!
Nina PaparattoJanuary 17, 2016Great margaritas after a stressful work week. Beware ... They are made with 151!
your entertainment guidesFebruary 24, 2011Great outdoor happy hour spot when the weather is nice. SUPER strong drinks. Try to Pomegranate Margarita, deliciousss
ArunisJanuary 18, 2011Weekend brunch is great. Both the steak and eggs and salmon and eggs are suprisingly really well done.- Steak nachos, blue caraco margaritas and great bartenders!
Thomas NoeMay 21, 2011Make sure to call ahead and ask if they have the green sauce (not guacamole). They run out of tomatillios and can't always make the sauce.
Simply RubiaJune 3, 2012This place has great food, especially the steak tacos and pomegranate margaritas
I keep coming back to this place in the hopes that I'll have a good meal and am continuously underwhelmed. Blockheads is down the street...go there.
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- Mon–Thu
- Noon–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sun
- Noon–11:00 PM
(212) 867-0922
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
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Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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