Rio Verde Cafe

Rio Verde Cafe, Houston 6652 Southwest Fwy - Houston

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70/100
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Last update on 22/12/2023
3,5
2999 Reviews

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5
Jay D
+5
I was an out of town visitor and tried this place due to the acclaim it has received from various sources, some of them being the finest in the culinary world. In reading some of the other reviews here, I feel that either there is a huge disconnect with what I experienced, which was superb food, or that there is a concerted lobby from the competition to undermine the renown this restaurant rightfully deserves. Not withstanding the austere and simple but comfortable surroundings, the signature dishes I tried were every bit as appetizing and delicious and then some. The Steak Tikka, the Chicken Hara Masala, the Mutton Biryani and the Garlic Naan were very flavorful, aromatic and a gastronomic delight. But more importantly the preparation and the proprietary recipes that creates these dishes is evident in every morsel. The steak was extremely tender, the chicken amazingly delectable and the biryani just one of the best. I thoroughly enjoyed the food and will definitely return. There is a reason this place has received such great recognition, and that is because the food is prepared with personal care and is unique and savory in every way. It would be no surprise if you tried this place and walked away with a very satisfied experience, just like so many others have. The restaurant is well worth the fame and accolades it has received.
4
Shadow
+4
First time here. Will say food is good, but takes a while to cook. Also the owner holds the more aggressive personality at times, but can be cheerful too. (Less likely as very busy) Famous people have visited and if things you want they ate, its marked on menu. Will say service was slow. Been to other fresh cooking locations but never this slow. Regardless the food was indeed tasty, though speed was slower then I expected.
5
wendy rodrigues
+5
Amazing Indo- Pak food. The level of spice is medium. Any pallet can handle it. The balance of flavors is amazing. Very attentive staff, they noticed my ice tea cup almost empty and refilled it asap. The owner is very knowledgeable and will recommend you food as per your pallet. He works on the floor along with his staff catering to his customers needs, setting an excellent example of leadership and hospitality. Table 31, Happy Bellies.
5
Ali Ahmed
+5
Tried their favour mutton biryani and Beef Haleem Biryani was 4/5, and it was not spicy. Very low mild spice level. I was expecting more spicy, but overall taste was good. We LOVED the Haleem, though. It was perfectly cooked! Can go again only for it ! We also liked the garlic naan. The only thing is they need to have more space between the tables. It's very congested
5
Melvin Maya
+5
I had dinner here with a couple of friends. It was my first time to try Indian food and I really enjoyed it. We had several dishes and I loved all of them!! I'm looking forward to visiting again soon and trying some more items from the menu.
5
Jim N
+5
I don't know what people are referring to with regards to service. The owner was incredibly sweet and helpful with selecting items we had questions about. He did press us on picking a coke or Pepsi product until I said that I do not drink sugar. He's very much like a doting grandmother that wants you to eat your fill but not create any waste. I can live with that. Lol The meal was phenomenal! We loved the goat biryani and the Bhuna Goat Gosh curry. Great pairing. The garlic naan was fresh as could be and had the perfect ratio of soft, crisp, and buttered crust. When we dipped it into the fresh curry sauce it soaked in the flavors for a full robust taste. The goat meat was so tender it was falling off the bone. My next visit will comprise of trying the fried chicken I've heard so much about!
4
Regina Fugat
+4
We were attracted by the name of the restaurant. This is definitely a family restaurant. The prices are very reasonable and the portions are enormous. To be honest, having very recently visited India, I suppose that I expected more in terms of flavors. The tandoori chicken was visually pleasing but seemed to lack a certain flavor. The mutton biryani was a little too wet. The naans also lacked something, and the raita was disappointing. The mango Lassi was excellent. The service is very friendly and I wanted to give this restaurant a better rating on the food
5
Susan Dehart
+5
Amazing family restaurant of THE BEST HIMALAYA FOOD EVER . Kind and loving Kaiser and Azra cooking with love for 20 years. Culinary Chef Kaiser Lashkari will not dissapoint you. YUM I love taking my son to enjoy our favorite foods. thank you Chef
5
Thomas Brown
+5
We discovered this place off of the TV show with Andrew Zimmern. I’m so glad I took notes. We visited this place for lunch, I got the lunch combo, which had a couple of types of curry, some rice and a couple of other side dishes. The Currys were delicious. My favorite was the red lamb curry. On Andrew Zimmern he featured the fried chicken. Who would think to get fried chicken at an Indian restaurant, but let me tell you this is some of the best fried chicken you’ll ever get. They cut up a whole chicken, and then they do their magic. It comes out, hot and crisp and seasoned with their special seasoning. I don’t know when I’ve had better. The servers were very attentive and the atmosphere was nice. I don’t know when I’ve had better overall Indian food anywhere. Next time we are back through Houston we look forward to coming back again.
5
Howard Tan
+5
Was recommended by our cousin. We are so happy that we when to eat here. The food was awesome. We had the garlic naan, beef, and fried chicken. Wow we hit with such flavor that we don’t normally get and it was great. Love Houston that we can get such a verity of food from all over. Would recommend and will be going back to this place.

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Now Open
Monday:
Tuesday:
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday:
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday:
11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

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