One of my favorite marg & taco spots downtown. The manberry margarita is strawberry and mango and always hits the spot! The margs come in two sizes so if you’ve got a guest that doesn’t drink much, or you’d like a little more without committing to the full glass, you’ve got options! The tacos are flavorful, filling and reasonably priced. The nachos are laid out so that every bite is a mouthful of all the toppings. Wide variety of proteins and vegetarian options for the tacos. Definitely recommend this spot!

Solid Mexican Restaurant. Next time, I am going to try the second floor for it looked amazing. I definitely had better burritos before but really good. The staff was really nice and the aesthetic was awesome.

Seems to be a very popular place— they were slammed when we went on a Wednesday night at 6:30. Hostess was very kind and we were seated earlier than our 30 min wait time. Table service was very slow, but I understand that a lot of places are dealing with staffing shortages. I got a margarita, which was good, and we split the nachos with grilled steak. The steak was cooked well and had a good flavor, but the tray of nachos was a little wimpy for the price. I’m glad I tried this place out, but I probably won’t be back.

I enjoy their margaritas on the rocks, and I appreciate that you can order a "mini margarita" if you don't want a big one. Salsa is always good. I ordered spinach enchiladas, and the plate was so hot when it arrived that the black beans were bubbling and steaming. (I like hot food). Atmosphere is pleasant. Solid choice for "Tex-Mex" food.

We came in with a pretty large group (10-ish I think) on a Monday night and were able to be seated right away. Our server did a great job keeping up with everyone's drink / food orders despite the size of our party AND people coming in a different times throughout our stay. Their Happy Hour isn't much of a "deal" - 1$ off margaritas, but their House Margarita is pretty good. They are a color I've never seen before and I could tell there was a decent amount of tequila in them. They weren't too sweet either, which is a plus for me. I had 3 (for $11) street style tacos - Baja Fish, Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken and Beer-Braised Carnitas - and a side of rice and beans. I have never had a fish taco, so I didn't know what to expect but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. Anything cilantro/lime is my go-to, so I knew I'd like the Chicken Taco and my favorite part of the Carnitas Taco were the pickled onions. I was still hungry after I finished my food, so I may opt for the 6 for $20 taco deal next time, or try a different dish. Original Yelp review 2/19/2020

This was great! Service was awesome, food was great! I personally like the Boulder location better but this location is great too.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant in LoDo is now serving brunch on weekends 10am - 3pm (downtown Denver only) and we couldn’t wait to check out their new breakfast menu. Bottomless Mimosas are available for only $22 with purchase of an entree! We arrived at Rio and were seated in a booth by the bar. The restaurant was lively as patrons enjoyed generous plates of classic Mexican fare & margaritas. The staff were awesome, and GM Matt ensured we had everything we needed while we dined. Can’t decide between a Mimosa or Margarita? Rio took care of that with the Mimosarita! The Mimosarita was made with Rio’s own Classic Marg, fresh-squeezed OJ, and champagne. A refreshing blend of frozen orange juice, sparkling champs & zingy tequila. The Big Tex Marg was made with Cuervo tradicional silver, orange liqueur, & fresh citrus. A solid marg with Rio’s specialty blend of citrus juices served on the rocks. The Breakfast Burrito was made with scrambled eggs, jack cheese, & braised pork. A hearty dish - the warm tortilla was smothered in melty cheese & packed with piping hot ingredients. The Pancakes were made with maple cinnamon whipped butter, fresh fruit, & real maple syrup. The pancakes picked up a delicate spice from the hot maple cinnamon butter that was made flavorfully sweet from the real maple syrup. The Steak & Eggs were made with grilled skirt steak, poached eggs, roasted potatoes, refried beans, avocado cilantro chimichurri, grilled jalapeño, caramelized red onion, & handmade flour tortillas. The tender skirt steak was thinly sliced, seared, & served alongside eggs sunny side up - packed with protein and flavor. The Crab Cake Benedict was made with Atlantic Red Crab cake, poached eggs, lime-cilantro hollandaise, & roasted potatoes. A tasty variation on the classic benedict - the hollandaise, & runny poached eggs blanketed the crab cakes. The Diabla Shrimp Empanadas were made with sautéed shrimp, chile de árbol sauce, & jack cheese. The shrimp had firecracker spice and chew in texture that paired well with the crisp fried exterior of the empanada. The Chile Con Queso was made with a cheese blend and pico de gallo. My favorite queso in town - the TexMex dip was silky smooth in perfect cheesy taste. We ended our brunch with tequila shots - when at Rio!

We had not planned on stopping, but happened to walk past and the food and drinks looked too good to miss. I was so anxious to dig into my 3 taco lunch special I didn’t even think of taking a picture til the second one!!! And the classic margarita was REALLY good. I could imagine having a few too many pretty quickly and easily. Would/will go back!!

Food was good in general. We are Mexican and, surprisingly, charro beans and tortilla soup were good compared to other Mexican restaurants in America. Quesadilla and taco combos had good taste. Coffee a bit cold. Nice service, really fast at noon, and very nice atmosphere in the place. Decent prices.

While not the old old school down south and more upscale, less cramped now, it is still the same old good food and margaritas. Life is about refills and making the best out of it. Enjoy

Stopped by here during happy hour on a weekday. There was not much rush and was seated in the bar. They have $2 off for margaritas and $4 tacos for happy hour. The chips and salsa served were really fresh and the tacos were delicious. Overall a good experience. The location is also cery convenient to the Union Station.

Omg, delicious food, yummy cocktails. Music upbeat and service exceptional Happened upon an amazing restaurant!

TexMex Lovers unite!! Following a hot rainy afternoon at Coors Field for an all American baseball game hosted by the Colorado Rockies, there is nothing better than finding a large booth to sit with family and friends to enjoy super chilled Margaritas, sizzling fajitas, enchiladas, quesadillas, and fish tacos. This place is fun, good atmosphere, large windows for people watching, and overall a good experience. If you love TexMex you will be right at home here. Do not confuse this with Mexican food though. Think of this as an Americanized interpretation...not quite the original, but an excellent alternative.

Great staff and food was delicious! Portions are really generous. We went during a week day for lunch and noise levels were good. There were many people having lunch but the place has plenty of seating area so we didn’t have to wait anything. Highly recommended!

The staff is great. The margaritas are delightful. The $22 “BIG” nachos they recommend to share with 4-5 people…quite misleading. The flavor was great and love that every chip has toppings… but it’s approximately 25 chips (almost $1 per chip) which is suitable for maybe 2 people. If I chose to eat that as my “meal”, I could have easily finished it myself. Also taking off a star because SO many menu items have cilantro already cooked in, which is an absolute bummer considering half our party has the “soap” gene.

Sitting next to my brother while I write this asking for his opinion on our experience and to quote, “I thought it was so good! Best burrito I’ve ever had!” We knew it was going to be good when the pork and steak burritos came out completely wet and smothered. I ordered the tacos and was so happy with my meal as well. I didn’t get our servers name but he was really kind and patient with our questions. Don’t forget to cheers with a spicy marg!!

Serious shrinkflation. margs are now the size of the minimargs of old and the chips? Thumbnail sized (Rio responded>> sorry, been a Rio customer since 1988 and the original shop on College in Fort Collins. margs are not the same size)

Yummy! Came after a long night of work, was seated right away and had the most delicious enchilada (verde sauce is where it’s at) and had the delicious charro beans. If you love Mexican food you’ll love it here!

The atmosphere is great. The service is good. Although, if you like chefs that serve molten velveeta on a plate as your queso then this is definitely the place for you (I gave it back before I snapped a pic oops). Was not impressed. Out of my partners mouth: "If I wasn't starving tonight, I'd eat somewhere else." They need to hire a chef with a background in...home cooking? Even for tex mex...Taco Bell has more flavor. Pics for proof! Enjoy the ambience. Maybe more lettuce and tomato will make it better.

We hosted our 2021 company holiday party here and it was fantastic! Contacting them was very easy and the manager was always prompt to respond to our emails. They gave us the entire 2nd floor to use and it was very spacious and had plenty of seating for everyone. The service was excellent as they kept coming back and asking everyone for margarita refills. The food was set up perfectly and was delicious. Would highly recommend hosting any large group event here!

The Rio never disappoints. Great food, friendly staff, and the best margs in Colorado! You can’t go wrong with the house marg (pictured), frozen or on the rocks, regular, strawberry, or mango. Order like a pro and get a “straw light,” a “man berry” or a “big tex.”

Went to lunch at the new location today, it was great! Katie was our server and she was awesome, so nice and helpful! Food came out quick and tasty (as always), and of course amazing margs

This place is awesome, the indoor and outdoor seating area, bar area with all the liquor displayed and the old warehouse feel give this place that extra something the vibe is just the, the staff was awesome, checked in when needed but not pushy. The food was really good, myself my wife and daughter all devoured it! The desserts were a nice finishing touch. Give this place a try you won't regret it!