Made a quick stop to get a Margarita and a quick snack during happy hour. Ambiance Very festive colors. Lots of trees. Busy during Happy Hour. Customer service was good. Margaritas are delicious and have at least a shot of tequila. Voted best margarita since 2012 and I cannot dispute that. Chicken nachos hit the spot. Ate light getting BBQ later. read more

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Yummy-Yummy --Yummy The chips are thick and fresh. The staff is knowledgeable and helpful. Scenery from porch is relaxing. Food came out hot and fresh. The quesadillas were large-2 of us split. Sangria is light and refreshing. read more

Cantina del Rio - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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I haven't been here in a hot minute. They have added a chimichanga to their menu and it is heaven! It's large, filling, has some spice and was just perfect! I wish our service was the same. Our server disappeared and lost out on me ordering a margarita since we never saw her. All the other servers were constantly checking their tables, so it was just this one gal. Pretty disappointing bc I know they are. Better than this. read more

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I've been here maybe 4-5 times over the last 4 years and was honestly underwhelmed. We came today to use a BOGO and were surprised how much we enjoyed certain items. The tortilla chips are very good as was the fresh tomato salsa. The man really enjoyed his beef fajitas for one while my cheeseburger (I know, it's a Mexican inspired restaurant) was just OK. The best thing is the margarita - very, very good!! Service was a touch slow but we chalk that up to it being the last day for BOGO and being busier than usual. We love that the main seating is part inside and outside at the same time. Go for the beef fajitas and margaritas! read more

Cantina del Rio - Cheeseburger and fries. - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Rita's and food were excellent and the staff was attentive and personable! Salsa is fantastic, hot and fresh!

It's alright. Alright food. Large portions. Chips and salsa were pretty good. Entrees okay. Rice & beans above average? Alright cocktails. Tasty but not much kick. Alright service. Sweet but slow. Nice digs. Mostly clean, but sitting in full view of the bathrooms leads me to believe they may be overworked. read more

Cantina del Rio - HH - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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The service staff are nice and the food is pretty good. The atmosphere and ambiance is not good though... The strong smell of sweaty ass in the air, menus with food/liquid stains, dirty windows, wasps in the rafts over tables, etc. makes you really feel that the kitchen is likely not clean and wonder if your going to get a case of food poisoning later. If they just cleaned the place up, it would be a solid establishment. read more

Cantina del Rio - Wasps - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Was really impressed with the food and service! They were super busy but still took great care of us. DJ was our server and he was super helpful and sweet. I am a big chimichanga fan and there was awesome and huge!! read more

Cantina del Rio - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Terrible service. Took for an hour for our food to come out. Ordered chicken fajitas and got 6 pieces of chicken. Like what is that??.

DJ was an amazing server, tending to our every need quickly. Margs were great and cheap on all day Happy Hour!

We had the best time here. The pretty lights, strong margs, and gooey queso had us leaving fat and happy. We also very much enjoyed eves dropping on our neighboring table's first date read more

Cantina del Rio - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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The food was decent.... once it actually came. The service was not great here. It took a long time, over 30 minutes, to get our food after we ordered. Our waitress was moving back and forth between tables and the bar to make drinks for people which was frustrating at times. read more

Cantina del Rio - Mixed meat fajitas for two - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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I usually rate Mexican joints by their tortilla chips. These are really good. The light tomato salsa was also excellent. We ordered fresh guacamole wonderful and then we had beef fajita nachos. Also, very good nice setting and good service. What else do you want? read more

Cantina del Rio - Beef fajita nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

This is based on happy hours ( until 6pm) Get the margaritas, So good and inexpensive . You'll also get chips. My husband says the hamburgers and fries are good and sometimes we order a plate but not a big fan of their food.If you're just going for the margaritas like we do be sure to tip your server! read more

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Cannot believe I have never been here. Its a hidden gem. Ritas and nachos were fantastic. Will have to try the fajitas. My hubby has been selling fajita meat for 20 plus years so a little critical. Will update my review after! read more

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Loved all the patio seating and Christmas light that were hung up. A cute little spot with good deals. Our server was super nice and the food was great. read more

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Loved the charro beans! Very good fajitas with awesome tortillas! Very quick service and friendly staff. Great place for lunch or dinner outside of the normal restaurants in Gruene. read more

Cantina del Rio - Mixed fajitas - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

Solid fajitas, amazing margaritas. Reasonably priced margaritas as well. Also worth mentioning that the chips were REALLY good, you can tell they're homemade. Came here before hitting Gruene Hall because it was walking distance, and it was the perfect move. We expected it to be more packed in there, but it was nice to practically have the place to ourselves. The service was great, and our host/server was super kind. Highly recommend this spot!! read more

Cantina del Rio - Beef Fajitas for One - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

The food was amazing, endless chips and salsa, great atmosphere, and DJ was an awesome waiter!

Cantina del Rio in Gruene, TX, offers a fun and flavorful dining experience that blends small-town charm with authentic Mexican fare. Atmosphere: Located in a free-standing building near the heart of Gruene, parking is limited on-site but there's a larger lot within easy walking distance. The restaurant offers both outdoor seating and a small indoor dining area that's clean, colorful, and full of nostalgic character--though a bit dated. Restrooms are clean, and carryout service is available. We dined on a weekday evening, and the place was still lively with a good crowd, reflecting its popularity. The only downside was an unexpected large insect visitor that took a few minutes for staff to address. Food: The menu is moderate in size but covers plenty of favorites--tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, quesadillas, and burgers--with vegetarian and kids' options available. I've eaten here and carried out several times while working in the area, and the enchiladas have always been excellent. On this visit, our party enjoyed enchiladas, quesadillas, French fries, and margaritas--all were tasty and well-prepared. The flavors lean more toward traditional Mexican than Tex-Mex, which makes the food stand out in a good way. Staff & Service: Service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. The team handled our requests easily, including splitting the tab at the end of the meal without any issues. Overall: With reasonable prices, generous portions, and consistently good food, Cantina del Rio is a reliable and enjoyable spot for lunch or dinner in Gruene. Despite a few minor quirks, it's definitely worth a repeat visit. read more

Wow- literally 8 chips( which is not a tostada ...FYI, ) for $9!!! What are they thinking...lol we were ending the night, and didn't buy a meal. This cost as much as most regular items. So we thought we would share, joke was on us! read more

Came on a Thursday lunch, very calm and peaceful. Enjoyed a quiet lunch and loved the food! The waiter was nice and helped with any questions I had. The chips and salsa I can tell are made from scratch and the chips have a nice pop to them. Haven't had tortilla chips like that before. The loaded nachos were not what I was expecting but were so delicious!! Definitely am coming back and wouldn't mind trying the rest of the menu!! read more

Cantina del Rio - Nachos - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Amazing! Great service and food. This is our favorite place in Gruene. We eat here every time we visit. Consistently great!

Great food and service! The quesadillas were amazing! Our server Kyle was so nice and awesome!!!

From the Spicy Margarita, Chips & Salsa & Queso to the Carne Guisada Plate everything was amazing! We love spicy, and y'all did not let us down! read more

Cantina del Rio - Carne Guisada Plate - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Slow service Mediocre food And someone stole the pottery we just bought across the street. Thanks We won't be back Adding one star; I called back the next day and magically they found the pottery. I think maybe if folks working there paid a little attention and didn't stand around talking to each other it could help? read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch and thought we'd try this place out. Chicken fajitas were really good. And let's not forget about the perfectly cooked onions and peppers to go with it. The pork tacos....... Yum!! read more

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Food is average, love the margarita happy hour. Get tahin on the rim instead of salt.

Always fun spot to stop in for a margarita or 2 and lunch!! We shared fajitas .. plenty of food for us 2 girls Margs were tasty Service was perfect read more

Cantina del Rio - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

The service was excellent, we were impressed by Emersen. The chips seemed to be homemade, and if not, they were as close to homemade as can be. Nevertheless, they weren't out of a Doritos bag like others. The hot sauce is addictive. I would recommend not parking in their small lot, it might be hard getting out of the space. There is a big parking lot close by with room and it's free. After all, when dining on Mex. Food, one has to walk afterwards! I had the taco plate and loved them. They were just plain good and even came with guacamole. The taco shells were crisp and fresh, with picadillo. Again, good job Emersen. We must have been checked on a half dozen times? read more

Efficient check-in system at the hostess station. Provide your cell number and they will text you. Very little onsite parking, but lots of parking down the street. Not an issue. Great happy hour specials. read more

Visited Gruene on Saturday before Christmas and it was popping! Wanted a margarita and knew this was the place to go. There was no wait around 1 and we got a great table outside. Our service was great! Very nice waitress. We only ordered guacamole and some margaritas but it was all correct and came very quickly. The margaritas were yummy! I got a skinny margarita. It was pretty small but was tasty. The guacamole was really good and I LOVE their chips. Very crispy and yummy. Chips could be eaten on their own which I always like. The outside area was very pretty and had a great vibe. All in all a fun little restaurant that we will need to visit again. read more

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On our most recent visit I got the Chicken Fajita Nachos and they were AMAZING. If you can't decide what to get I suggest you try these. And they were a great portion size. Perfect for sharing! read more

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Our server Christian was so fun and attentive! The food was great for the price! $13 for cheese enchiladas. Atmosphere was fun and margaritas were good. Not craft but good! read more

Cantina del Rio - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Awesome joint. Great staff. Fun decor and atmosphere. I enjoy the people commenting negatively on the food. Being from California it isn't the best Mexican food ever but it's damn good. Give it a try. Think you'll like it read more

Cool spot. Good service. Good margaritas. Loved the salsa. Tacos, Taco Salad, Burger.... They were all ok... but nothing to write home about. read more

A 25 minute wait when plenty of open tables. Food very greasy, had beef quesadillas. The manager was working her butt off, hostess, cleaning tables and bringing food to tables. Seems under staffed and kitchen greasy. Would not recommend even during bogo. read more

Cantina del Rio - How many tables open but still long wait to - Tex-Mex Near Me - New Braunfels, Texas

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Great fish tacos very juicy and flavorful. Also enjoyed the rice. Fajita meat dry and overcooked. Nice location on the river but sorta bar atmosphere. Very loud and rowdy. Long waits to be seated. read more

Cantina del rio was awesome I really enjoyed the treehouse vibes they had going on. My chicken fajitas were so flavorful and even though it was for one I had plenty of left overs! Our server Tabitha was super attentive & was really sweet when we accidentally spilled a drink (sorry tabby). overall I would be back for the decently priced yet delicious food and awesome service. read more

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If your in The area give this place a try. Great Margaritas, Great Food, Great Setvice. Rebecca was very attentive and was a great server. 5 Stars. read more