Paring Awesome TexMex with Potent Margaritas for a Truly Addicting Duo
(303) 731-2841
1525 Blake St
Denver,
CO
80202
39.749862
-105.000041
Neighborhoods: Union Station, LoDo, Northwest Denver
Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Last updated 8.19.09
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
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From its downtown location adjacent to the 16th Street Mall and Pepsi Center, the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant has become a staple stop on any visit to LoDo Denver. Visit the renovated upstairs bar, "Rio Cantina," to watch your favorite team on the many TVs. This Denver Mexcian restaurant has prided itself on fresh food, award-winning margaritas, and an energetic, casual atmosphere for over 20 years. Outdoor dining on the patio is divine, but patrons of all ages can enjoy traditional Mexican music, tasteful d?cor, and a diverse menu in any dining space. Happy Hour is Mon-Thur with…
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In Short – This wildly popular place usually has a line of people waiting for a table or patio spot. Luckily it's ok to order appetizers and margaritas at the bar and check out the social scene during the wait. The restaurant is all about margaritas: Big or small, frozen or on the rocks. They're deceptively potent; so there's a three-margarita limit. For dining, fajitas hit the table sizzling and queso dip is good to the last drop.
03/26/09
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by Lauritinga
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- Pros: High quality
- Cons: Too much food
01/15/09
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by ST80
The service was poor. If its not happy hour, the margs are 6.50 a peice. Although it was strong, it wasn't very big for the 6.50 charge! The chips and salsa were ok, but we only got a few big chips and then the rest were crumbs. Our water glasses remained empty. When we asked if we could special order something, the waitress acted like it was a huge hassle and didn't want to help. Its not easy having a special diet, and its not very comfortable when you are treated like a pain. We ordered the veggie fajitas. It consisted of a large strip of squash, a couple of tomatoes grilled (not sliced to make it easy to eat), a chunk of onion grilled (again not prepared to be able to eat), and a couple of other small things, and then some dry beans. They charged almost 13 bucks for that! We didnt even eat it, we sent it back, gulped the marg, and left. Doesn't seem like our experience was the norm, but never the less we wont be back. We were in lonetree, and we went to the sushi restaurant across the sidewalk. Great service and food there!
- Pros: we didnt have to wait.
- Cons: everything else.
11/19/08
wow
by sufnut
Got f'd up after have a few of these puppies!!!!! strong ars margs and good chips and salsa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Pros: strong margs
- Cons: line at the door
The Details on Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
When to Go:
Hit happy hour Sunday through Wednesday (5pm-7pm) and enjoy free snacks and a dollar off margaritas and certain beers.
Know Before You Go:
Although the restaurant doesn't accept reservations, it does have call-ahead seating. To get seated more quickly, call the morning of the day you go and get on the list.
Category:
Mexican, Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Taverns
Payment Methods:
Check, American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Cheap Eats, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
At the bar
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Message from Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
- Denver Mexican Restaurant
- Famous Margarita Selection
- Six Convenient Locations
From its downtown location adjacent to the 16th Street Mall and Pepsi Center, the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant has become a staple stop on any visit to LoDo Denver. Visit the renovated upstairs bar, "Rio Cantina," to watch your favorite team on the many TVs.
This Denver Mexcian restaurant has prided itself on fresh food, award-winning margaritas, and an energetic, casual atmosphere for over 20 years. Outdoor dining on the patio is divine, but patrons of all ages can enjoy traditional Mexican music, tasteful d?cor, and a diverse menu in any dining space.
Happy Hour is Mon-Thur with $2.75 mini margaritas, $1 off select imports, and $5 appetizers like guacamole ensalada, chile con queso and empanadas. The Rio Grande also offers Mexican catering throughout the metro area.
Fun for family and friends is found at the premier Denver Mexican restaurant, the Rio Grande.
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