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Rio Grande Cafe

4.3

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This charming Mexican restaurant, located in the old Rio Grande Train Depot close to the center of Salt Lake City, boasts an impressive variety of delicious homemade salsas. The chile verde is definitely the best, tasty on all of the burritos, enchiladas, and tacos offered. The salads and homemade carnitas (available only during dinner hours) are also recommended. Come in for the food and stay for the legends surrounding the train station. 

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270 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
4.31,544 reviews
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Erica R. 
11 years ago

I've been coming here for years and it just keeps getting better and better. Hot, fresh food, impeccable service, and the best margarita I've ever had. Their top shelf margarita is TOO DIE FOR! Most of the staff knows me by name and has my order in the computer by the time I sit down. How can you beat that? Really just a great local hangout! 

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11 years ago

Our favorite Mexican Resturant We have been eating at Rio Grande for over twenty years and we love to go there. The atmosphere is funky, service is upbeat (we have our favorite servers). My husband orders the Smothered Burrito and I love the Carnitas Flauta Grande. Best chips and Salsa too. There is lots of parking and out door eating in the warmer months, nice and cozy in the colder times. 

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jhayes.squared 
12 years ago

Worst food my family ever tasted. The chile relleno was soggy, the rice was cold and the chicken tasted like canned fish that melted in your mouth (not good). Also, the cheese in the quesadilla left a nasty after taste. The service was also poor. The only thing neat about this restaurant was the old depot bathrooms. 

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12 years ago

I have been going to Rio Grande for over 25 years, took my twin daughters there when they were little girls all the time on Mom's golf night and other times.. I am wondering what is going on there - in the past couple of years... Seems the food has changed/, the food was good... But, was not as good as used to be. The Pork Enchaladas have changed, sauce not the same, and well, the pork seemed more grisseley and even disappointing... I truely wonder if there has been a change in ownership or Chefs or what is going on... 

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12 years ago

over priced bad food – i have been coming to the rio grande for over 30 years and last night 4/27/2012 was the worst food ever I will never return. it is another place the mexicant employees/cooks have ruined. 

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sylviasalazar 
13 years ago

Worst FOOD EVER! – I went to lunch with my husband and I order tacos. I could not even pick up the tacos.. they were so soggy and I was very disappointed. ratings FAIL! 

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John Reff 
13 years ago

Rio always the best – I worked at the Rio 1983-1985. This was and is the best basic Mexican I have had. The Taco Lady was there then and the counter. We had great times and anyone with any imagination will always have great time there. The Kharma is top-notch. I give em a 5. 

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14 years ago

The best around – The Rio has it all. Great margaritas. Hot enchiladas. And friendly food servers. Don't miss out! 

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Supersayanx 
14 years ago

Rio Cafe -worst in world – I've never blogged or even wished ill will to a restaurant like this. This place doesnt deserve to be in existence. The meats were runny and my wife ran to spit out the pork barbacoa after taking a bite. I thought, 'no way can it be that bad'. Well..I tried it, pouring on a bit of the golden habenero hot sauce, it brought back some college nastalgia, of the taste when you're drunk throwing up the burrito you thought would sober you up. If that's not enough to keep you from eating here.....I humbly ... read more

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How is Rio Grande Cafe rated?

Rio Grande Cafe has a 4.3 star rating with 1,544 reviews. 

When is Rio Grande Cafe open?

Rio Grande Cafe is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. 

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