Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
LoDo, Denver
"Everyone knows you get the best margs here and very potent!"(58 Tips)
"I love the Rio Margs and Atomica salsa"(2 Tips)
"the 'manberry' margarita is the best."(2 Tips)
"Big Tex Marg all the way."(2 Tips)
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Abbie SietsemaMarch 15, 2012Since they've expanded their outdoor patio, there is much more room! Check this place out on a nice day, walk there if you can so you can have their maximum 3 marg's.Upvote8Downvote
Anne MarieMarch 16, 2012Did you know this place has a 3-Margarita maximum? That's how strong and delicious. My suggestion: after a long day of classes...walk on over from campus and enjoy the happy hour here.Upvote6Downvote
Alicia WahlAugust 16, 2016Margarita wasn't too strong, but the outdoor patio, wait staff, and food were absolutely amazing!! I had the pork taco with a side of quac, so delicious!
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Breezy PApril 14, 2012Try the Man Berry Marg. then tell them how stupid it is to name their patio a separate name (Black Crow) and not to mention its not even open on a nice day.Upvote2Downvote
EstherJune 13, 2012The food and margs are good. The patio is nice when the weather is decent. The service from both the bar and waitstaff was very slow. We were checked on less than 2 times an hour.Upvote1Downvote- ericNovember 10, 2013My tip for the Rio. If you want to eat dinner with your family DO NOT GO ON THE WEEKEND. Strong margaritas and so-so food turn this place into Jersey Shore after 10 p.m. Choose the right time 4 u.UpvoteDownvote
Miles MatthiasNovember 23, 2013One of our favorite places. Get a margarita, queso, and steak fajitas. Amazing.UpvoteDownvote
Jessica ToddDecember 18, 2017Hosts are extremely rude but the service and the food is delicious! Try the steak fajitas!UpvoteDownvote
Emily TaylorAugust 22, 2013Big Tex Marg all the way. REALLY fast food, even friendlier service. And sit in Cereta's section!! She's an absolute doll!!UpvoteDownvote
Jordan WhiteMarch 12, 2016Great Mexican food, you can only order two margaritas because they're so strong!UpvoteDownvote
Ultressa DiamondAugust 30, 2016VEGGIE QUESADILLAS ARE SO GOOD! Ask to have MEGAN as your server, she is GREAT!UpvoteDownvote
Griffin TurnipseedApril 26, 2017The lunch combo with a quesadilla and a cup of green chili is your safest bet for food.UpvoteDownvote
NatalieNovember 13, 2015They have a pretty good quesadilla and absolutely delicious margaritas.UpvoteDownvote
Rommy SandhuAugust 6, 2014Big Tex margarita is delicious. Chicken fajitas are tasty, too.Upvote1Downvote
AnaApril 24, 2010Order your limit of 3 from the bar, then get a table and get another 3 from the server...and don't drink the rest of the night...you won't need it. ha.Upvote1Downvote
Scott CarnahanSeptember 29, 2011If you have 3 margaritas and want more, close your tab and open another they will sell you 3 more.Upvote1Downvote
Rob HooftSeptember 19, 2016Acoustics inside are loud. Sit outside if you want to hear anything during (or after) the meal....UpvoteDownvote
Jake LittletonMay 2, 2013They sell the tacos à la carte during happy hour for $3-3.50. The smoked chicken rocked!UpvoteDownvote
Kaila MazzyNovember 12, 2013Shrimp tacos or guacamole tostadas. If you have more than two margaritas, you will be drunk.UpvoteDownvote
Aaron KastenJanuary 30, 2012Ask for salsa atomica with your chips, then mix it with the regular salsa, it's spicy deliciousness.Upvote1Downvote
Denver WestwordSeptember 6, 2013Come sample Rio Grande at Westword Dish on September 22 at Sculpture Park. To purchase tickets, visit www.westworddish.com!Upvote1Downvote
RayMay 17, 2013One Rio Margarita and I'm tossed. Good value. Of course j haven't eaten since breakfast soooo.Upvote1Downvote
Chloe SavannahApril 21, 2013I had the spinach enchiladas and a strawberry rocks margarita. Completely satisfied :)UpvoteDownvote
Vain-Xavier LangJuly 29, 2012Steak Tacos are GREAT. And musttt get a Strawberry Margarita. Get sugar instead of salt!UpvoteDownvote
Scott S.February 21, 2012The spinach enchilada makes a nice light lunch. Always perfect, as are the margaritas.Upvote1Downvote
I like the fish tacos with creme fraiche, but generally the food is not nearly as good as the margaritas and the atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
Laura KeyJune 25, 2011Order 3 mini margarita's all different flavors....YUMMY! The chips and salsa are my favoriteUpvoteDownvote
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Rebecca FrenchOctober 30, 2012Obviously, you HAVE to order a Rio Margarita on the rocks with salt. Their specialty!UpvoteDownvote
Alison SelbyAugust 19, 2011Margaritas so strong they cut you off at 3! If you don't leave with a buzz it's your own fault!UpvoteDownvote
ask for the Tacos al Carbon "old school", my favorite! (it's not on the menu anymore!!!)UpvoteDownvote
We are huge fans of the bowl of green chile, with huge chunks of chicken breast and just the right amount of spicy heat.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel MontanoJanuary 22, 2012Huevos ranchero after a hangover rocks! Best kept secret in LoDo! $6.95!UpvoteDownvote- TravisOctober 19, 2011Queso Verduras. Not on the menu but the best queso I've ever had anywhere.UpvoteDownvote
- NatalieJune 27, 2016People don't really go here for the food do they? It's not bad but their margaritas are certainly better. Three margarita maximum.UpvoteDownvote
- the 'manberry' margarita is the best. Its a mix of strawberry and mango.UpvoteDownvote
The upstairs bathroom has a giant mirror in front of the urinal. It's weird.UpvoteDownvote
Manda ProsMarch 29, 2014Good beer is cheap during happy hour. Don't get the queso though.UpvoteDownvote
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1745 Wazee St (btwn 17th St & 15th St)
Denver, CO 80202
United States
Denver, CO 80202
United States
Delicious TexMex and Margaritas - located halfway between The...(Show more)
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
(303) 623-5432
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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