It's always a great time when we come here for dinner. The service is friendly and efficient from the moment you walk in until you leave. The music is amazing and the atmosphere is great. The food is delicious! Love it here! read more

Cafe Del Rio - Jalapeno ranch and salsa - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

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On a Sunday night the Mr. had a hankering for something other than the usual. He did his research and found Cafe Del Rio on Yelp. The restaurant is quite large with plenty of options to seat, we opted for the bar. For drinks we decided on the margaritas to start. He ordered the Fajitas which consist of the beef which is hand-trimmed and marinated daily. Every order is charbroiled and served sizzling with grilled onions, bell peppers and Mexican butter. Served with homemade flour tortillas, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, pico de gallo, rice and refried or charro beans. I ordered the Enchiladas dos-Two grande cheese enchiladas covered with a choice of queso, Tijuana cream sauce, or Tex-Mex chilli. Overall we had a great experience, the food was flavorful, very Tex-Mex. read more

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I'm devastated to see this restaurant closed down. I've been going here since high school. Wish I would've known they were closing so I could've gone one last time Also best jalapeño ranch dip ever. Would love the recipe if the owners end up seeing this read more

This restaurant has gone down in quality and customer service significantly! It's been a while since I've dined here and unfortunately I don't foresee myself ever coming back. I used to get the enchiladas dos every time I came and it would hit the spot, this time I ordered it the "cheese" filling was not cheese but rather some weird curdled substance. read more

The quality of the food and the service have both gone downhill. We dined here regularly but will not be going back anymore.

Came here with a coworker for lunch and we were seated immediately. We had great service from our waitress and the food was good. I ordered the taco salad + soup lunch combo and it's definitely a good portion for lunch. I also had a side of guacamole scoops and the freshness was there! The salsa was tasty but could've been a little more spicy. Overall, I enjoyed my meal here and it would come back to try other foods. read more

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I'm giving this two and a half stars. My husband's chimichanga was "okay" in his words. From a man who truly enjoys his fried tortilla stuffed with cheese and smothered in cheese, not high praise. Sadly, my taco shell was huge but stale. The tostado tasteless and the cheese enchilada smothered in canned cheese was sorely lacking. Nothing was inedible but nothing made me dive in for a second bite either. Our waitress was super friendly just wish she'd had a little more training. Silverware, side plates, things I shouldn't have to ask for. But, I'm sure she will grow to be a superstar among her peers. The usual leftover piñatas hang from the ceiling and mismatched chairs make up the ambiance. If my margarita had had a bit more tequila and half a pint less sweet and sour mix, I may have enjoyed it more. I couldn't finish it but the mini sombrero served with it was too cute. read more

Cafe Del Rio - Laredo plate & chimichanga - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

We normally get our food to go. And when we do, I enjoy the Acapulco sauce. I think it's green. We call it green sauce but Café del Rio call it something else I get that along with beans rice corn, tortillas, and chips. My husband gets normally the burrito Along with the size. The only issue I would say I have is sometimes the green sauce is they put too much salt in it. Otherwise, I love their food. read more

amazing service, and food. our server was Jasmine and she was super nice. made sure we had enough of everything. will definitely be going back read more

This food was ammmmmazing. The service was very speedy. I wasn't even trying to come here originally and I was like ok let me try something new. I can imagine this place is great for happy hour. The vibes were very mellow but it was later in the evening. I would give it a 5/5 no complaints at all :) read more

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Recently catered a Christmas party and the staff ensured every thing was on time , delicious. My family eats here regularly and based on that reason alone I felt comfortable enough to suggest this place for my work Christmas party. Reviews of this locations were positive as not to many knew about Cafe del Rio , and asked if multiple locations were available such as Rockwall , McKinney , prosper or midlothian read more

It was my first time trying out this place and I was disappointed by the food. The cheese tasted a little on the old side like If it had been microwaved. The shrimp and chicken were good tho. The salsa had no flavor the chips had no salt granted I could add my own salt. Overall I wouldn't come here again for the food maybe for the drinks yes the mango margarita we got was delicious! read more

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Basic Tex-Mex. Came in on a Sunday and had the bar all to myself. All of the staff were friendly. Pork tamales arrived fast, hot and fresh. The prices are low and the drinks are strong. Restaurant was clean. Disappointed that there were no breakfast items available. Shouldn't be hard to throw together huevos rancheros, you have all of the ingredients. read more

Pretty good Tex-mex food, I forgot to take any pictures. The churro beans were delicious! The staff were very friendly.

Came to this place and their food was very yummy! The service was really good too, the server was very attentive! The atmosphere of the place was nice and their deco was cool. (ps they're actually open on the weekends don't trust maps) In conclusion, I recommend!! read more

Cafe Del Rio - Nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Went there yesterday with a group of seven. The food was very good. The service was a little slow, but I realize it was Easter so that may have been why. The reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because of the following. We ordered lemons and limes to go into tea and water. When the bill came one person was charged 65 cents for the lemons and 65 cents for the limes. Obviously, she was shocked. We didn't know there was a charge. I've never been to a restaurant that charges you for lemons and limes. We were never told there was a charge for ordering them. In a group, that's an issue because several of us used the lemons and limes and one person got charged for what several of us used. Next time I come to this restaurant, I'll try and remember to bring my own lemons and limes. When we asked for to go boxes, I'm surprised they didn't charge us for those, too. But they didn't. We complained about the lemon and lime charge and the waitress took the charge off. I do appreciate that. But, management might want to either reconsider charging for something everyone is sharing, or let your customers know there's a charge upfront and ask who wants to take the charge. read more

The food was really good and the atmosphere was equally good. This was my first time here and I will definitely be back. The waitress we had was a very sweet lady that took very good care of us. She was the type you never knew was there but you always had your drinks refilled and the chips replenished (the perfect type of server). I recommend this restaurant. read more

Cafe Del Rio - Del Rio Duo - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

8/20/22: This was our first visit. We watched a movie at AMC 30 and this location was nearby. There was plenty of parking available around 9pm, and it was not too busy for a Saturday evening. We asked to sit in the bar area and Anneth took care of us. She was very friendly, a great hostess, and bartender. I had a draft beer, which was very cold, and she had a watermelon margarita. We ordered stuffed jalapeños, chicken nachos and a chicken burrito plate. Jojo brought our food and he was very nice. The food arrived at the same time, and the portions were huge! The food was hot and freshly prepared. We enjoyed the atmosphere and there were several seating areas, indoor and out. The have a large patio area. We would definitely eat here again! read more

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I try fajitas everywhere I got the steak fajitas they are great! they were tender.. and not just tender while hot. they were seasoned well this was my first time here but not my last! read more

I was here on a Saturday afternoon and everything was great. The service was absolutely amazing. There was no long wait and the food and drinks were good as well. I started off with the queso and complimentary salsa and they were both really tasty. I wasn't a fan of the charro beans or the shredded chicken taco but the chicken enchilada and beef tamale is a hit. The food came out really quick and everything was hot and fresh. I loved the sangria and blue margarita mix but if you prefer a strong drink I would get an extra shot. It's very clean and smells nice inside. It was a little chilly so I would make sure to bring a jacket. read more

Ate here for lunch today and will not be back. The taco meat was saturated in grease which ran into the beans and rice that were on my plate. Butter bottle looked like it rolled around in the parking lot then was set on our table. The service wasn't the best but I do believe the sweet girl was trying. The chips were crumbs. Cheese sauce looked like it came out of a can. The employees were friendly though so I hate to give just one star but for me that's what it was. read more

Revisited one of my favorite Tex-Mex restaurants with my sisters for lunch yesterday. Food was fresh, full of flavor and plentiful. Our server was gracious and gave us just enough time to make our decision from the menu after bringing us our drinks. We had a couple swirls (presented beautifully) while we waited for our lunch enjoying the complimentary chips and salsas. Everything was very fresh and the restaurant was very clean.We were delighted to find several new festive metal sculptures brightly colored to greet us throughout the restaurant. Three people, 2 adult beverages and an extra appetizer for less than $60. read more

Place all and all was good. The server is why this place is getting 4 stars. He was great and was very friendly and anything we asked for he was right there. My fajitas on the other hand, the chicken seemed like it was frozen and warmed up and placed on the sizzling platter. The onions and green peppers I think were the freshest not so much the chicken. And I've had lots of chicken fajitas, not my first rodeo!! Daughter had spinach quesadillas..let's just say she ate one and brought home the rest and they ended up in the trash. A bit on the greasy side and wayyyy too much cheese not enough spinach. Would I return? Likely with my bestie that goes all the time. By myself, no. read more

Cafe Del Rio - Chicken fajitas, corn tortillas and rice and beans. Regular size $14.99 - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

After watching the Blue Men of Avatar, the family wanted to dry off and strap on the feedback. Next to the theater was this establishment so we decided to go and get some Mexican food. The restaurant has enough parking and big enough for SUV's. I failed to see the BIG SIGN that said Tex-Mex (NOTE: If you're from the Mexican Food Capital of the US El Paso, Tex-Mex can be offensive). As you enter, you can see them preparing tortillas and chips, very nice. The seating area has booths and tables. They bring you warm chips and salsa. They have different types of salsa and you can select how spicy you'd like it. Well the chips and salsa were good. The mixture of Blue men from the movie and all the different colors inside made me not focus on the menu. The family had enough popcorn and pizza with the Blue creatures so they had children strips and corn dog. Mom had soup and I had the combination plate. As usual, the Juarez plate was covered in yellow cheese. Look, if you like Tex-Mex, you might give it a 4 yet for $40 plus tip I give it 3 stars. read more

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Went here for Father's Day with my son and his family, my 1st time here. It was great. The wait staff was very friendly and the food was delicious. Service was a little slow but we didn't mind to much. It felt great to go in and sit down to eat somewhere again other than your own kitchen. The restrooms was super clean as well as the rest of the place. I had the fish tacos, they wasn't breaded like most fish tacos I've ever eaten so I was impressed with it. I would definitely go eat there again... read more

A coworker recommended this place and boy am I glad they did! I got the spicy beef soft tacos and they were massive! I love the flour tortilla here and the tacos were delicious. I would've never tried never tried the jalapeño ranch if it wasn't for my coworker and that would've been a mistake! Its unlike anything Ive ever tried at a restaurant so I was a bit skeptical but pleasantly surprised by it. We got a order of soft tortillas, but some butter on them and dipped it in the ranch. The chips are also very good with the ranch! They give large proportion sizes for a great price, plenty for leftovers. Since some coworkers and I were catching up we took a long time to order and talk after eating, the server was patient and respectful to us all. Cant wait to come back! read more

The salsa was water, neither of us tasted any liquor in our margaritas. We each had the large margarita tasted like juice. The beef enchilada was ok, the charro beans were all salt. We sent them back and got refried beans, best part of the meal. Oh, the rice was good when mixed with the refried beans. The service was great. The place is a nice representation of a tex-mex restaurant. Really don't think I'll return, kudos to our service person. One more point, the prices are very reasonable, thus didn't feel too bad for the lose. read more

I went to there with a friend of mine, I guess I'm used to better service but I had to get the waitresses attention to get a refill on salsa and a second margarita ( and no the place wasn't packed or in the weeds as my past front of the house manager friend used to say) than I had order the shrimp, beef, chicken fajitas. which were ok but I ordered the same combo fajitas to go. When I got home ( I know I should have checked the order but thinking it was the same as the one I had eaten there I didn't) there was no set up, and no garlic/ butter sauce for the fajit meats so it was blander than bland. I did leave a 20 dollar tip that I now regret read more

The service was awesome but there weren't many people there. It was Sunday evening around 6. I had the burrito and it was so big, it could have been shared. The ambiance was your normal Mexican restaurant nothing special. I would recommend this place for simple Mexican food. read more

Awesome place Awesome people Awesome waiter Clean atmosphere Food excellent First time here read more

We have been coming to Cafe Del Rio for over 5 years to celebrate my daughter's birthday. I called and I was able to make a reservation for a party of about 20 and as I was completing the call I asked for the managers name with whom I was speaking with but he hung up so quickly I didn't get it. When we arrived four days later for our reservation the manager did not greet us as he walked passed us multiple times. He visited our table only to make sure we were the large reservation but again did not greet us or welcome us in to his restaurant at all. During the lunch my 3 year old son got up and walked around the restaurant, as I was walking after him to bring him back to the table the manager finally decides to say something to me, "yes please..." as if my son walking around was a huge inconvenience to him. I have never seen this manager here before. We usually have a very friendly manager who makes us feel extremely welcomed and happy for us to be here. Unfortunately, we are thinking of breaking our tradition and finding a new place to have our birthdays. I really wish this was not the case because we enjoy the food and the wait staff was friendly and attentive. read more

We went out to dinner here last night. We were sat quickly and didn't have to wait even at 6 on a Saturday. The place seemed pretty clean. The chips were not that good but the salsa was delicious. My husband got a chimichanga with beef and really enjoyed it. I got the Tijuana Shrimp Enchiladas. I have 0 complaints. No doubt some of the best enchiladas I've ever had. It came with mango pico that had the best flavor. I highly recommend this dish. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and everything tasted really fresh. I got a pina colada and it was HUGE. It could have been a little stronger but it had a great taste. Our server was nice and very attentive. read more

Cafe Del Rio - Chips and salsa and a delicious pina colada! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Come eat here if you like food poisoning. Ordered veggie quesadilla and cheese enchiladas while my husband got spinach enchiladas. First it was him who got sick in the middle of the night and then me the next day. Would not recommend eating here while pregnant like I am. Too risky and dangerous. read more

Great food and amazing staff, great drinks and fast friendly service . Great lunch time spot and very child friendly read more

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While they strive to be unique, in the ocean of Texmex food in DFW, cheddar is not what a cheese enchilada should be. I asked our server what sauce came with their Chile Relleno, her response was "Chili of course" it was not. Rice and beans were just okay. We tried their tres leches cake, it was like dry birthday cake covered in whipped cream and Caramel. On the border next door, would have been a better choice. Maybe they can make a margarita without adding extra sugar. read more

Pretty good Tex-mex restaurant. Everything was fresh and quickly brought out to our take, the server was attentive but not overly bearing, and the price was reasonable. It was a good experience overall. read more

1st time here and I must say it was a great choice the shrimp enchiladas were delicious and hubby enjoyed his fish tacos as well. Generous portions and seasoned perfectly. Great service food arrived very fast! We will be back!!! read more

Cafe Del Rio - Shrimp enchiladas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas

Four of us went on a Saturday night and were seated right away by the hostess who commented on how "sticky" the menus were.....Great start..... Regular drinks of water and tea came quickly but then we weren't acknowledged by our waitress, Cash, for the longest time. We had to get her attention to ask her to take our order. We ordered a big bowl of queso that no one touched because it was awful. Tasted like cheese wiz. Floors were sticky. The restrooms were nasty and according to the "cleaning check sheet" in the restroom, it hadn't been cleaned since Wednesday. The only upside was the fish on the fish tacos. When we were ready to leave, again, we had to flag down our waitress for our bill. Horrible experience. read more

Service was good. The nachos were well below average; the chips were too light and soaked in grease with barely a half scoopful of beans topped in a corner of the nacho platter. I don't recommend the nachos. read more

This is one of Mesquite' best kept secrets. Cafe Del Rio is going so hard in the paint. The Mexican butter that came with the fajitas really sets the whole meal off to another level. Please make sure to check this place out... you will not be disappointed!! Also, fresh tortillas before u even finish your first stack! read more

Cafe Del Rio - Beef Fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - Mesquite, Texas