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    El Rio Mexican Restaurant

    3.3 (102 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Trina W.

    Average tex-mex for the area. Short wait times to be seated and service is relatively quick which is nice. None of the food we got was so good that it would be something we had to come back and have again but it was good enough to fill out bellies for the night and not leave completely disappointed.

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    11 months ago

    The staff is nice and the Burrito I ordered was fine but NOT WORTH 21 DOLLARS. I wont be back. Way way way too expensive

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    Food is consistently hot and fresh. Very friendly people and they do their best to give quick service.

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    4 years ago

    Had a hair in my food and something in my cup because it wasn't washed correctly but other than that the food was okay

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    I have been coming here for years with my family. The food is always great, and the service is always great and welcoming.

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    2 years ago

    Warm greeting Excellent waitstaff very accommodating Will return soon- Love the enchiladas and great bar

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    The chips and cheese dip were not very good. They do give you a lot of dip though with small order.

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    A beautiful flower cross in the foyer
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    Where the magic happens!!
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    Better than Sean taco
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