Rio Rio Cantina
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 226-8462
Editorial Review for Rio Rio Cantina – by Noah Sternthal
The Scene
At the Riverwalk's Rio Rio Cantina, diners have almost as many options of places to sit as they do meals from which to choose. The cantina has a couple of indoor dining rooms, a bar, two patios that overlook the Riverwalk and even a few tables right on the river. The patios appear to be the most popular, but when eating there, be on the lookout for an adroit gang of pigeons that seem to be ever-hovering.
The Food
Prices at Rio Rio Cantina would be considered moderate if the portions were served on a plate rather than on a platter. Considering the amounts, this food is cheap. Rio Rio goes beyond Texas-sized and into family-style dining for one. You've been warned, so come hungry--or do your part to keep the pigeons fat and happy. Menu standouts include all enchilada plates, camarones Yucateco (spicy shrimp in Corona beer sauce) and the elusive chimichanga.
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Insider Tips
Lunchtime?Portions are oversize at lunch and most specials are under $5.
Need Meatless?You're in luck--there's a good selection of tasty meals for vegetarians.
User Reviews for Rio Rio Cantina
04/20/2008 Posted by lorileigh4114
My husband and I ate here during the Fiesta as we were hoping to get some great Mexican food. My chimichanga had no flavor what so ever and the rice was equally tasteless. The chips were a little on the hard side and the salsa tasted like it probably came from a jar.... Picante would have even tasted better. I definitely wont be back here.
03/17/2008 Posted by Amanda2201
My family eats mexican food once a week at the least and this by far was the worst "mexican" food we have ever had!!!! My husband got beef fajitas and they undercooked and obviously one of the worst cuts of meat they could find since it was mostly chewy fat. My son got the chicken tenders plate and they do not even offer fries but they do dump a bag of potato chips on the side. I had a combo platter consisting of a tamale, enchilada verdes, and a bean tostada with the standard rice and beans. My beans were okay, the rice was mostly hard and crunchy, and the "highly recommended" enchiladas verdes was gross. It had maybe two small chunks of chicken and the rest was tomatoes for the filling. The service was okay until he saw we did not eat and then he quickly got an attitude and took everything off the table including my water which was the only thing good!!! Not to mention our bill was $55.00 for stuff we didn't eat!!! Save your money and go to Taco Cabana or Taco Bell..or go to a real mexican restaurant!!!!! I think they even have higher food standards than this place....Ughh just plain nasty...
Pros: On the Riverwalk
Cons: Crappy patio seating compared to others, Nasty food, Rude service
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