Rio Grande Cafe
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Phone: (801) 364-3302
Fax: (801) 364-1857
- Cross Street:
- W 300 S
- Best of Citysearch:
- Margarita 2006
- Hours:
- Mon-Thurs: 11am-2:30pm & 5pm-9:30pm, Fri & Sat: 11:30am-2:30pm & 5pm-10:30pm, Sun: 4pm-9pm
Message from Rio Grande Cafe
Family Friendly, Fun Décor, Margaritas and More at Rio Grande Café
- Mexican Restaurant and Cuisine
- Beer Selection and Margaritas
- Catering
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Editorial Review for Rio Grande Cafe – by Barbara Schmiett
The Scene
Crazy mobiles hang throughout the restaurant, including the notorious taco lady. The restaurant, based in the old Rio Grande train station, has maintained much of the original architecture. The casual atmosphere and inexpensive menu make this a great place to bring kids while Mom and Dad unwind with a frosty margarita. Bringing the adults? Get a pitcher.
The Food
It's mainstream Tex-Mex fare with good, basic flavors. The vegetable enchilada, filled with zucchini, red peppers and cheese, is consistently zesty and good. If you're looking for something meatier, try the Santa Fe enchilada with pork. Kids go for the quesadillas and the Little Engine menu offers a Sillydilla for just $1.50 and rice for 50 cents.
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Insider Tips
When You GoBe sure to look around the dining room to catch glimpses of local artists and their eclectic creations, all of which are for sale. From landscapes to photography, paintings to digital media, there's something for every art lover on Rio Grande Cafe's walls.
Where To SitIf you're planning a large party, Rio Grande Cafe has plenty of tables that can be arranged for group seating.
User Reviews for Rio Grande Cafe
11/01/2008 Posted by jerisj
If you only like very authentic Mexican food, like the Red Iguana , this place is probably not for you. Our friend from Mexico recommended the carnitas (I think seved only after 5), and taught us to ask for the green salsa with our chips. But I love the vegetarian burrito and the margaritas straight up, without a lot of mixer. I also love that I can get a good salad or a tostada al la carte. The chile verde is good, but not very hot. The service is a little uneven but usually adequate or better. Despite what others have written, I enjoy the decor and the great old restroom from the original train station.
09/24/2008 Posted by dt28000
Not a big fan of this place. So many people seem to want to go there but the food is just Ok and the prices are too high for what you get. The salsa is pretty good but that's about it. Very Overated!
Pros: Good Salsa
Cons: Mediocre Food for a price that is a bit too high for what you get
