Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

143 W Mountain Ave, Fort Collins - 80524
273 reviews
Tex-Mex Mexican
(970) 224-5428

Had a delicious dinner with my daughter and some friends last night. The menu is large with so many different options! Even the kids menu is diverse and appropriate for picky eaters (they even have chicken tenders in addition to Mexican options). I had a steak burrito but my favorite part actually might have been the rice! It was the perfect side dish. Will have to come back to sample more food and try their drinks!

Delicious tacos and quick service. I came in after a hike hoping for a patio seat. Unfortunately the patio is under construction which meant I was shabbily dressed for a rather nice date sort of restaurant. The happy hour drinks and food options were reasonably priced (I wouldn’t say you’re scoring a deal though either). $8 for a classic marg which was light and refreshing (only slightly too sweet but I can forgive them that as I don’t like much sweetness it my marg). Tacos were $3.50 each and I got the cilantro-lime grilled chicken, beer-braised carnitas, and the chicken and sausage. All were equally good and I would recommend. I also got my tacos in about 5 minutes from ordering (keep in mind I dined alone at 5:00pm). Is the place Americanized and clearly designed to the millennial Instagram aesthetic? Sure, but it was also good food, a nice ambiance, and great service. I definitely recommend.

We have been coming here for 27 yrs. Great atmosphere, great Agave Martinis with "Annie UP", and my favorite Queso del Mar!Marlie!!

Staff was so awesome accommodating our large group of 12. We walked in on a Friday with no reservations and they made sure they got us in. With about a 30 minute wait, our group was able to order drinks at the bar and hang out in the waiting lobby until our table was ready. Although it took our server quite some time to greet our table and take drink orders, she graciously brought us 2 skillets of queso for our wait!They have the best Pineapple jalapeño margaritas I've ever had. Fresh made without any of that bottled margarita mix. I ordered a shrimp empanada and the chicken fajita quesadilla! Both were really good!

So glad they're back in their original location! The remodeled dining space was awesome. The food was great. I love their salsa so much, I ordered some to go. Our server, Will, was very patient with us while we asked questions and my dad told stories. The patio isn't open yet, but scheduled to open June 15th, 2022. So glad I got to have their delicious margaritas, too!

Short notice stop in with no reservation ... lucky to get a table on upstairs patio ... i had the nachos which were very good ... companions both had various tacos and jalapeno margueritas ...

Ever since they opened their temporary location the food has been a Giant disappointment and inconsistent. Tonight I asked for baked burritos, not burnt. I really hate to do this we have always loved this place but I think we will be taking a break from here for a while.

Bottomless chips and salsa was a nice touch. The strawberry margaritas were fantastic! Food portions were enormous so if having fajitas share one. Really lovely and tasty. It was really busy which had a nice vibe to it and the staff very friendly

Best I can say is "meh." If you're looking for bland hipster Mexican food, this is the place for you.The very first thing they bring out, after a 20 minute wait at a table, is salsa that tastes of nothing but cilantro, and crumbled chips with zero flavor. No salt, no lime, no nothing. We ordered their hottest salsa, it was just some oil in a green salsa base. I'd call it maybe a medium salsa anywhere else.Partner ordered $30 steak fajitas, with a good cut of meat, rice that had flavor, and beans that had none. I had a quesadilla which, again, meh. The citrus churros sounded really interesting but tasted, again, just meh. Not enough cinnamon sugar, the hazelnut dip tasted closer to wood, the cream sauce was alright. I'm just unimpressed overall, especially at the prices demanded. Overall, I have no intentions of going back.And the "5% added for taking decent care of our staff" bit? Just pay your staff better, ffs, and increase the prices a little. You don't need to make a big deal of it.

Good food. . . The right spice levels for whatever is your taste. . Breakfast burrito with chorizo was very tasty. . . Wife had 3 tacos. . Shashito relleno, steak, and fish all were good, Shashito was her favorite. . . Spicy green chili is ?