Reviews Rio

5
Neha Khisty
+5
Authentic Mexican food. We had Guacamole Rio and Chili Relleno, both dishes were so delicious and vegetarian. They do Gauc in front of you which is pretty cool. Servers are really good and service is fast. Highly recommend this place.
4
Jen K
+4
We almost left because it was taking so long for initial contact with the waitress. Then again after we ordered it took an abnormally long time for the food to come out, but I'm glad we stayed because the food was really good. I'm on a limited diet so I always get meat and beans. They were on the salty side vs flavor. My husband's was amazing. The sauce on top was really flavorful and not spicy. A side of rice and beans came with it. The chips were also really good and just enough salt. Cute place if you eat outside, but you are right next to the road.
5
toby Huston
+5
Tiny little spot.. EXCELLENT selection of quality food and drink options… Came in on a Thursday evening around 7:30 with a party of 8.. we had the place to ourselves… I was very impressed by the margarita menu! I had the Manila del Rio ..2x…. Also shared fajitas and had plenty.. cheese option on top was cool! Fell in love and came back Sunday with the fam for another round… I’ll be back every chance I can.. I can imagine this place being popular and crowded at times… …
5
Dave Baird
+5
Rio is a wonderful little restaurant. We sat at their outdoor patio and enjoyed fantastic food, excellent service and enjoyed watching the sunset. We ordered the guacamole appetizer and were amazed to learn that they make right at your table. They have all the fresh ingredients ready to add to some great looking avocados. The presentation was awesome and the guac tasted as good as it looked! Their chips are to die for! They are fresh, crispy and are made for dipping into their homemade salsa. After all the chips, salsa and guacamole I thought I’d have a hard time eating my meal. When my fish tacos were brought out, once again I was impressed with the presentation. The breaded fish was cooked to perfection and the sauce and garnish really complemented the flavor. The rice and beans are served on a separate plate, which I appreciated, so none of them interfered with the tacos. They were equally as tasty as the rest of the food. If you are in the mood for some fantastic Mexican food then I suggest you stop at Rio and enjoy some. Oh, we also met the owner who made time to come out and check on each table to make sure everyone was happy and enjoying themselves. This is a great restaurant and we will definitely be back again and again. 👍🏻
5
Shawn Shafai
+5
Great place and it’s true that it’s distinctive and they have their own style on everything and it’s not just the usual stuff plopped together. Table side fresh guacamole 🥑 preparation. Excellent homemade horchata. Large selection of margaritas, great chips and salsa. Also, fantastic service (thanks again, Gracie!) for our party of 10.
5
Noni
+5
So rio in madras. No big deal a couple years ago. Wow, wow, 🤩 wow!! Steak is so huge. Authentic beans and rice and the sauce on the chunks isof onion and peppers is not limey but creamy! Yum! We are foodies! We have family and we make ourselves and have visited every restaurant in central Oregon. My Cadillac margarita was muddled with oranges and lime… just incredible! Hands down! Best Mexican restaurant! We aren’t the type to run around leaving reviews so this was a big deal! The service is impeccable! Just so friendly and genuine although they are so swamped.
4
Abbie Lu
+4
Very good food. Interesting spin on classic dishes. The guacamole was made table-side and it was different but amazing. I loved that they had several vegetarian options that were specific, not just minus meat. Table service was lacking a bit, prices were a bit high, and some things were excessively spicy, but overall a good experience.
5
Missy Padilla Runyon
+5
This is one of our stops whenever possible while in Madras. This time we also had the guac made at our table, and it was amazing. Their margaritas are kickin, too, I love the Senorita del Rio - so flavourful, smooth, and on the sweeter side.
5
Liz Gonzalez
+5
Service was fantastic. Food, ambiance and overall was on point. We do not eat meat, but they had delicious options and the cooker was super attentive. It would be spectacular if they get vegan cheese next time! 😜 Please respect the restaurant, staff and menus. Simple delightful. Muchas gracias!! 🙏🏼
5
Judy Gabriel
+5
Fabulous food- made fresh on order. Unique flavors. Great service and generous portions. We come often and will be back for more!! I loved the Flor de Calabaza soup! (Zucchini flower, yellow squash & rosemary soup) incredible!