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Rio Grande Cafe
- Mexican
- Salt Lake City, UT
About this business
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.
Location details
270 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
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!
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...
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.
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!
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.
The best around – The Rio has it all. Great margaritas. Hot enchiladas. And friendly food servers. Don't miss out!
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
Fast, Hot, Good – The Rio Grande Cafe has got all the basics of a good restaurant. The food comes out hot, it's reasonably priced, and you don't have to wait all night for it. They don't serve much in the way of mole or thick sauces, but you'll leave with a full stomach guaranteed. Staff is flexible with alterations to the menu (i.e. if you'd like a cream sauce instead of a tomato based sauce). I've been eating there for 22 years--they've been open 27--and i still love it.
It was as bad as they said it would be – Bad, bad, bad. Bad service, bad food, bad parking. I'm normally not a "whiner" but if this review can save one person from eating horrible beans and rice and an enchilada that was closer to Italian cooking than Mexican then I'll whine away. The service was basic. No refills on the chips, even though two other people joined our party after we were seated and the original bowl of chips almost gone. I couldn't even finish my food, not because I was full but because it was awful. The peop... read more
Frequently asked questions about Rio Grande Cafe
How is Rio Grande Cafe rated?
Rio Grande Cafe has a 4.3 star rating with 1,554 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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