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Rio Rio Cantina
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
San Antonio
"Excellent Skinny Margarita!"(10 Tips)
"The Botana Grande and the Street Tacos were awesome!"(7 Tips)
"eat on the River - Great view, music & food"(3 Tips)
"Server offered to make one when asked if they had something spicy."(5 Tips)
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Paco RíosNovember 24, 2019The Botana Grande and the Street Tacos were awesome! The street sauce is delicious and spicy hot. But I give this place a 5+ stars because they allowed us to bring our dog. Outstanding service!!❤️❤️❤️
Hector PazApril 30, 2015Try the guacamole. The al pastor burrito is the best with it pineapple green sauce. Ah and ask to sit upstairs. Great view or the Rio
- John JenkinsJuly 6, 2013Some people complain just to hear themselves do it. I'm not one of those folks. The enchiladas de pollo con mole was pretty good. It was not as spicy as I like but still very good. Thumbs up!
Tiffany MeinkeJuly 22, 2022Rio Rio had me @ jalapeño marg! Server offered to make one when asked if they had something spicy. Appreciate the great service & that they have veg options - not easy to find on the Riverwalk. Love!
Great enchiladas, beef and chicken tacos. Tortilla soup on a chilly day is the best. Iced down buckets of beer in their Naked Iguana Lounge are a great Riverwalk value!
RCMay 4, 2015Look for coupons in all of the visitor pamphlets. Sit outside overlooking the river. Great date place. Very good tacos. Large drink selection and beer on tap.
Debra MyersMarch 5, 2015Berythang...oops! I mean "everything". But I guess REALLY the margaritas are the BEST...click on pic (panoramic)!
Richard BairdJune 17, 2012Get a table by the river. The chili relano are amazing. And don't forget to take a river cruise. Well worth twice what you pay.
Steve McDanielAugust 28, 2010gotta tell you - you could do a lot worse. The margaritas were awesome and we ordered the special for two - it would have easily fed four people and I am a healthy eater. The platter was cooked to per
Heather GarciaFebruary 15, 2017Margaritas at happy hour are good! Waiter was very good and friendly! Food ehhh... could use some help.:(
Gunes AvciApril 29, 2013If you wanna eat something big and fast, that is your spot. A bit pricer.. OH well, It is riverwalk area afterall...
Scion AdvisorJuly 28, 2011Riverwalk royalty stop here for the views of the famed path, large portions makes it great for any cozy first date. Read more
Lacey SmithDecember 26, 2012Food was fabulous...everything you would expect at a Mexican restaraunt and more...even live music!
Kim FamaJanuary 6, 2012Free wifi password is seven 1's! Everybody always forgets lol :-) Christine is so great! Awesome customer service!
Franco CalizAugust 10, 2013I'm pretty sure our waitress is drunk. Table Asked for a quesadilla and she never ordered it. But the marts are good enough to explain why she's drunk
Stephen RogersNovember 5, 2013I looked at the tips and thought it may be people who are overly critical, but the food is overpriced for what you get. Save the headache and head for great Mexican food in the mercado
Denise WagnerJanuary 23, 2012Carlo is the best server!! Full of personality and excellent service! Ask for him!
Brian GadenMay 3, 2013Turns out their "happy hour" specials were only good at the bar, not upstairs or on the riverwalk - buyer beware
Kelli WidmerJuly 22, 2014Poor food and drinks. Wouldn't recommend or eat here again. Chips were a bag of tostitos, queso was melted white velveeta. Quesadilla had no flavor. Strawberry daiquiri tastes like ice water.
Craig KapitanAugust 2, 2010Typical River Walk dining -- good people watching; nice selection of over-priced drinks; bland, over-priced Mexican food that'll hook plenty of tourists but attract few local regulars.
Kristi ThomasJuly 3, 2015The fish tacos were wonderful. The service was not that great and the drinks were over priced
- Kristi ThomasJuly 3, 2015The fish tacos were wonderful. Service wasn't that great and the drinks were over priced
JaneAugust 24, 2014Only thing good here is the drinks...food wasn't great. Scarfed it down because I was that hungry but chips and salsa are an extra $1.99. No free refills. Everything seemed so dirty
Stuart BurtJune 24, 2013The waitress was awful, the food was cold, and the experience was overall terrible. By time the "frozen" margaritas arrived, they were watered down and warm. Do not come to this place!
Ashley MillerMarch 11, 2014Food is really not that great. They did honor thier foursquare coupon which was cool. But they didnt have any of their aguas frescas drinks :(
RoyceJuly 23, 2011This place was home to my absolute worst dining experience ever...hands down. Yes there is no wait but why do you think that is? This place truly is staying open from over flow of other restaurants.
Leona HenryOctober 21, 2011I'd say bad service but there's no service at all. If you want to sit and watch the river for free, it's good, so long you are not hungry!
Ricky VohoraMarch 18, 2011The sewage pipe burst, but the food was still good... We'll see how I feel tomorrow.
Lisa BaileyMarch 24, 2015Terrible food and service. The strong margaritas make you forget what time it is and what you ordered though....
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Rio Rio Cantina
403 E Commerce St (btwn Losoya St & Presa St)
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
San Antonio, TX 78205
United States
This is where the San Antonio River Walk turns up the heat on Mexican food.Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner or late-night tacos, Rio Rio Cantina will indulge your cravingswith a fiesta of flavors...
Closed until 9:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 9:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 9:30 AM–Midnight
(210) 226-8462
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 7.6
"Amazing Mexican food and extremely pleasant ambience by the river walk . Will miss the tex-mex salsa and guacamole back home, it's so different from the Mexican food back there."
Amee Vora - 4.9
"Great food and quick service! Lunch is a good time to go!"
Ashley Drake - 6.6
"Sour cream enchiladas are to die for. Fantastic atmosphere, service, and music! Would definitely return."
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"Tours are great, fun, informative, and calming, but no pictures please! ;)"
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"it's like a strip bar, without the stripping , but still very entertaining"
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