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Restaurant Río Grande

Restaurant Seafood restaurant Mexican restaurant

· Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery People often mention good, service, restaurant, fish, great, snapper, meal, shrimp, amazing, delicious,


Address

Av México 1175, 5 de Diciembre, 48350 Puerto Vallarta, Jal., Mexico

Website

www.restaurantriograndevallarta.com

Contact

+52 322 222 0095

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (955 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 9 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 9 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (13) service (12) restaurant (11) fish (11) great (9) snapper (7) meal (7) shrimp (7) amazing (7) delicious (6)
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  • 5/5 Jason P R. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was so good...I'm writing this review still sitting in the restaurant! Had Surf and Turf, it came with 1.5 nice sized lobster tails, 3 butterfly Shrimp and a very tender and tasty flank steak. Wife had Almond Fish...WOW All the food in PV has been good! However...some places really stand out and this one is Outstanding. Friendly, mature waiters. The Breaded Shrimp appetizers are just Delicious. We have travelled all over the world and when we find something very special it gets a review. Love the sidewalk or inside dining options as well. We have a new Seafood favorite! Try it!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dude 1 year ago on Google
    In A Nutshell: -The Rio Grande Restaurant is a really good place to go find a whole red snapper cooked "sarandeado" style! -The red snapper you see in the photos below are enough to feed 3 to 4 people, but just two of us were able to devour it. -The flavor was awesome, I really loved the wood fired taste. -You get a small side of steamed veggies & Spanish rice too. -The restaurant is easy to find. Overall, this fish was $30, which isn't bad at all. I highly recommend going to grab a meal here especially if you are looking for red snapper.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Penny H. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely great!!! We saw someone else's plate and immediately sat down. We sat outside the restaurant and had top notch service. For dinner we had shrimp wrapped with cheese and bacon, tender pork ribs with baked potato topped with cheese, steamed veggies and rice. Soooo good. The service is by far the best we have had in Puerto Vallarta. They took our picture for us, and came several times to check on us. At the end, one of the waiters told us that next time we came and wanted something that wasn't on the menu, that we can tell him what we want to eat and that they would make it for us. Rio Grande has been in business for 36 years. The owner came to our table on boxes up our huge portion of leftovers. We definitely know why they have been in business for 36 years
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great seafood! Made to order guacamole was delicious. Chef's special fish in a Veracruz (tomato sauce) and the Red Snapper with bacon wrapped shrimps were heavenly. Service was outstanding and they offered to prepare whatever we wanted whether it was on the menu or not. Definitely a great place to visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven J. 5 months ago on Google
    Checked out a good review thru google and decided to give it a try. We went there for lunch at 12pm but the grill options were not available until 2pm. We decided to come back at 2pm while visiting zona romantica. We went back at 2 pm and the grill option was available already. We ordered the grill mahi-mahi fish and shrimp ceviche. Both were good as reviews says. The portion was big and we only ordered that for 4 people. The food was delicious. Really recommend to visit this restaurant while in puerto vallarta.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vicky D. 11 months ago on Google
    What a great experience! Our Uber driver recommended this restaurant and it's the best meal I've had in PV! The portions are huge, it was super tasty and the service was amazing! You must try the sesame popcorn shrimps! The Margaritas were big and real nice as well! Delighted by this experience, I will be back!! Gracias for an epic birthday meal!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Helen K. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been eating at Restaurant Rio Grande for years now. My friends love the grilled snapper. I'm a big fan of the Mexican Style Shrimp and Strawberry Margs. Pretty good Crab Tacos. People watching from the tables out front is great. They have been in business since 1984. It's on Av Mexico, past the end of the Malecon, across from Ley's.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Stephen Smith, M. 3 months ago on Google New
    The owner of this restaurant is very accommodating. You tell him what you want and he will make it for you. If he can. This is not a fancy place but it’s clean the service is good and I enjoy the music they have on the TV. It’s a great selection.

  • 4/5 stan m. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent snapper zarandeado as many have mentioned. The grill is right out front. The sign for the restaurant, however , is only on the door and if on foot you could walk right by it. To split the fish plate they make you order a larger fish, and for us (older), it was a bit much. That said, it was excellent. Attentive and nice staff.

  • 5/5 JUNIOR 5 months ago on Google
    Nice place across front casa ley. A/C, comfortable seats, gd service. Was there for lunch one day, dinner another.

  • 5/5 Cesar P. 11 months ago on Google
    By far, the best restaurant in town in Puerto Vallarta is just 3 blocks north of "malecon," the Boardwalk Good Good food you can eat inside or outside 😋

  • 5/5 Elza B. 10 months ago on Google
    First stop after flight in! Service is impeccable as is the food. They never disappoint. The best octopus salad in Vallarta!

  • 5/5 Amaya F. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious! The portions are incredible and reasonably priced. The service is amazing. The owners are so hospitable and funny. They love to laugh and really make sure you enjoy your food

  • 5/5 Diana T. 9 months ago on Google
    Grill fish is a must try, the smoke flavour totally immersed into the fish, especially need to try the bone, best grilled fish I’ve ever had. The octopus cocktail is good too, octopus is tender and the sauce delicious.

  • 5/5 Jeff P. 11 months ago on Google
    Thanks to Rio Grande for excellent service, drinks, amazing food. THIS IS Puerto Vallarta! Don’t miss, close to the beach great food ez prices. We got there 6pm almost to ourselves but was filling up as we left. So much food we take it home for lunch next day, will be back.

  • 5/5 L W. 1 year ago on Google
    Exceeded expectations! Amazing service and staff. Alejandro went above and beyond. Popcorn shrimp and woodfire snapper is the best in town.

  • 5/5 T R. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favorite spots in Vallarta. Ended up here on day of the dead because it was so busy outside and they had AC. Had a wonderful meal with Eric as our server. Came back again and again after that. The owner takes his business very seriously. Fresh food, good service, clean kitchen! The best meal I had was the appetizer - popcorn shrimp. I could not believe how fresh the shrimp was and how great and perfect it was battered with an amazing sesame ginger sauce. That being sad - everything we ate there was outstanding. Thank you

  • 5/5 Sharifah G. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome. We had grilled snapper for two. Fish was big enough that leftovers created another meal, with making additional sides. Fantastic! Grilled char taste was apparent. Large pina coladas were great! Awesome shrimp ceviche. Please support this locale spot.

  • 5/5 John H. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good seafood restaurant that is very popular with locals. Nice indoor area with fans and clean. I had a Pacifico, 2 fish fillets, rice, salsa and some ceviche for $15 US. Friendly staff and quick service. I will definitely go back!

  • 4/5 Jim H. 2 years ago on Google
    Unprepossessing place with amazing food. Popular with locals for a reason... Large portions of delicious dishes. Even the ubiquitous guacamole (everywhere in PV) was outstanding. They are known for their giant prawns wrapped bacon (mummy style on the menu) which both of us had. I ordered mine with BBQ pork ribs... Also outstanding. While we were eating, a waiter came by with one of their enormous family-style mariscos platters -- mixed seafood -- which looked so incredible I almost followed him out to the outdoor table where he served it. For food alone, I'd have scored 5 stars, but the venue is very basic, so that lost them one star, nearly made up for by the warm and attentive service.

  • 4/5 N. J. 1 year ago on Google
    I’ve been here multiples times and will continue to come here! Everyone is super nice and the waiters are really attentive. The food doesn’t take too long and is good to eat. I think if you want seafood for lunch this is a good place and it’s affordable. The drinks are strong and I’ve only ever had issues when I order a type of drink that comes with seeds and the seeds aren’t taken out.

  • 5/5 Louis I. 2 years ago on Google
    Great seafood platter for 2 at a decent price. Thanks Alex

  • 5/5 Christine T. 5 years ago on Google
    I would give it six stars but it only let's me give it 5!! The service and the food was amazing!!! The lobster was done to perfection as well as the bacon wrapped cheese stuffed prawns 😋😋😋 We chose to eat outside at the tables on the sidewalk, it was beautiful, but they also have a quiet beautiful indoor space as well. Again my rating is 6 👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • 5/5 Eric S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best Wood fire grill fish in town. Taste and clean small town restaurant. Alex our waiter was so kind.

  • 5/5 Aaron T. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was absolutely fantastic a d reasonably priced. The staff spoke English and we're very friendly. They prepared my lobster perfectly, The bread and guacamole were also top notch excited to go back.

  • 4/5 A B. 2 years ago on Google
    amazing red snaper. very big plate we had enough for two and to go also. goes nicely with a cold pacifico. their ceviche and fish soup was delicious also. will return!

  • 5/5 Shariff Abdullah (Commonway I. 2 years ago on Google
    A great restaurant! I ate here 3-4 times, and was never disappointed. The first night I made the mistake of ordering an appetizer and a main course... way too much food! (They recommended half of an appetizer for my next meal there.) They recommended the shrimp and avocado salad - goodness gracious! They made a point of saying that they would fix anything if I didn't find what I wanted on the menu. (I didn't have time to take them up on the offer before I had to leave town.) It will definitely be a major stop on my return!


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Kids' menu
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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