Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

Welcome to the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

At the Rio, we offer a unique blend of Mexican food and Tex-Mex. All of the dishes served at the Rio are inspired by our owner’s travels through the Yucatan Peninsula and from his experience growing up in the state of Texas. Backed by knowledge of great food, our menu emerged with pieces of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines from an array of different regions. We have outstanding traditional dishes like Enchiladas de Queso and Tacos al Carbon. We also offer non-traditional Tex-Mex if that’s your bag. Mahi Tacos with fresh Mango Salsa will make you feel as if you’ve transported yourself to the beaches of Cabo.

At the Rio we believe in living a healthy, happy life and let’s face it, we all want to be a little healthier these days. Our non-traditional menu offers an array of healthier Tex-Mex and non-traditional Tex-Mex options. Beautiful ripe avos, vine ripe tomatoes, mixed greens, and homemade dressings will rock your healthy world. Our rice and beans, made fresh every day, are free of lard so they are low in fat, even vegetarian.

Of course we have something for the true Texan in all of you too. Our Brisket and Smoked Chicken Tacos combine a mesquite smoked flavor with Mexican chilies that will make your mouth water.

Here’s the most important part about eating at the Rio; we allow you to enjoy the rich flavors of each ingredient in your favorite Rio dish. We won’t mask the flavor with anything else. What you see, is what you taste.

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Veggie Fajitas

Rio Grande Fajitas

As long as we’re talkin’ ‘bout Texas traditions, we might as well introduce you to our favorite dish, Rio Grande Fajitas. We pay attention to each detail that goes into making this dish the way our ancestors intended it to be. We only grill on a hot mesquite wood grill. It’s tradition for a reason-- because it tastes great. We know that you have that Texas cowboy at heart, and for that, we work hard to provide you with an excellent meal, with much gratitude, for choosing us.

We love the quality you taste with freshly grilled meat. You won't find any ground beef at the Rio. In-fact, we believe that “No Ground Beef” bumper stickers should be issued!
We have a variety of fajita options, even vegetarian!

The Rio Way of Grilling

We only use a wood grill, and only mesquite wood. Nothing beats cooking over an open flame, especially a mesquite wood flame. Once you have experienced the incredible flavor of the wood grill, you’ll understand why we would serve nothing else. Burning mesquite wood (from a mesquite tree-- found in northern Mexico and Texas) adds a very distinct flavor that makes for the perfect tasting steak. The wood transfuses a delicious smoke flavor and gives the steak a rich crust. The wood grill can also reach temperatures a gas grill can’t, which allows for a deliciously crusted steak that’s perfectly tender and juicy on the inside. We hope you enjoy the elite taste of food from our wood grill as much as we do.

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Happy Hour

Daily Happy Hour at the Rio is from 5-7pm. During this time we serve up hot Mexican Tapas -- $1- $5 tapa style snacks -- and refreshing drinks at great prices. Stop by and relax after a long day at work.

NEW ADDITIONS!
We've expanded our Happy Hour offerings to include some exciting new items. Join us in our bar or patio for our special happy hour menu and try new dishes like our Tenderloin Taco Maki or our Shrimp and Avocado Ceviche.

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Yappy Hour

Pups on the Patio

Did you know that our patio is dog friendly? Not only are your four-legged friends welcome, but we've created a special Happy Hour just for them-- because Happy Hour’s the perfect time to be with friends... especially your best friends! Join us on our patio, Tuesday evenings from 5-9pm, for our Barkarita Yappy Hour. Sit back and relax with dinner and a marg. While you enjoy an extended happy hour with $5 margaritas, $2 draft beers, and Mexican tapas, your pup will be pampered with complimentary dog treats, on site dog trainers, the latest in doggy fashion, nail trimmings and more! Festivities change throughout the month so that you and your pup always have something new to look forward to!



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Private Parties at the RIO

Entertain your group in the RIO's welcoming, festive space. We are pleased to customize your banquet to fit any event -- cocktail receptions, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, business meetings, award ceremonies, and more! Choose from a variety of party spaces accommodating groups from 20 to 325 guests.
Our Cedar Room holds up to 45 people. For 20-65 people we offer the our patio, and parties from 50-150 people we offer our fountain room. For an intimate private setting, we offer our NEW Lounge del Rey for 50-100 people. Please contact us for parties exceeding 150 people.

Customize a menu that fits your party too! Check out our banquet menu to pick out the perfect dining options for you and your guests.

Our rockin' banquet manager Martha is available to answer any questions you might have and help you get your party started! You can reach Martha at 512-364-6319 or
austinbanquet@riograndemexican.com




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Lounge Del Rey, NOW OPEN!!!!!

The Rio's sleek new private party space, Lounge Del Rey, is open for business! Lounge Del Rey is the perfect space for your next party, event or special gathering. This hot new space comfortably seats 50-100 guests in an intimate private setting. Contact our banquet manager Martha (austinbanquet@riograndemexican.com) for all the juicy details!

Events and Happenings

We've been practicing the art of gathering for years. Whether it be dinner and a marg with friends or a community event, The Rio's always lookin' to have a good time. Check out our event agenda for detailed info on up-coming events at the Rio and around town:




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Ricky Davila-- Magnificent Rio Manager

Employee Menu Pick

Every few weeks or so, we ask one of our staff members to pick and comment on their favorite Rio dish. Then, for your enjoyment, we post it here for everyone to see! This week, our lead bartender (and magnificent manager), Ricky Davila, talks about our Surf and Turf Tacos:
“It's the perfect dish when you can't make up your mind-- the best of both worlds! I love the shrimp and mango salsa combo... and I like that the jalapenos give the tenderloin an extra kick. Yum.”

Surf and Turf Taco-- Two tacos with warm flour tortillas. One is stuffed with shrimp and mango salsa then sprinkled with Queso Fresco. The other one is stuffed with tender Fliet Mignon, sauteed jalps and onions and sliced avocado. Served with rice, beans and tomatillo sauce.

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AUSTIN 512.476.8300
301 San Jacinto Blvd.
Austin TX, 78701



HOURS OF OPERATION:
Sunday- Wednesday 11am- 10pm
Thursday- Saturday 11am- 11pm


HAPPY HOUR:
Daily 5-7pm

BANQUETS & PRIVATE PARTIES
Call or email our Banquet Manager Martha for additional info!
512-364-6319 austinbanquet@riograndemexican.com

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