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    Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant

    4.2 (67 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Tex-Mex, Seafood
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    RIO BRAVO MEXICAN RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Sonya L.

    We stopped for a quick lunch. Delicious! I got the special in the board and was not disappointed! 3 Taco Al Pastor- not a taco was left! California vegetables, chicken, rice with cheese my daughters enjoyed it. Carnitas- super yummy and not a lot of fat. We will save it and next time we're in town we will stop in for some yummy food.

    quesabirria combo was absolute worth getting only thing i did not see was a cup of consule ot wouldve made it a 12/10 i approve customer service was great, nice and clean in the inside 10/10

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    Tracie B.

    What's good here? Everything!!! The Chimi Flan for dessert was beyond amazing. So glad we found this local gem while traveling.

    Chimichanga & Chicken Tacos.
    Tammy C.

    First time here. Stopped at Tin Fish first then walked out. This place is super clean, fresh looking inside, smelled good, smiles at the counter right when we walked in. I had chimichanga and my daughter had tacos. Also a side of pork tamale. Honestly the tamale was a little dry but maybe it's just been under the lamp for a while. Everything else was delicious and we will be back!!

    Excellent food and service. We love the food. The meat was delicious. We will come back next time we are in town. We recommend this place 100%

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    John K.

    We was looking for a Mexican breakfast and the wife was already wanting to try this place. We stopped in and the first impression is the place is clean but a bit on the dark side. Not hide and go seek dark but it's a little bit dark. There isn't a breakfast section on the menu but there are two breakfast plates on the menu. I had the shrimp devils it was very good. They tell you it is spicy but it was just right. The service was on point and very cheerful. I will be back very soon.

    Eliana G.

    Best Mexican food I have ever had. It's so fresh!! The salsa is amazing! The food is seriously amazing we go out of our way to go have the food there. The inside asthenic is interesting but the food is what sells it.

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    A very relaxing restaurant with excellent food and a lot of it! Restaurant is always spotless and service is great. No complaints!

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    Vegetarian food was very good. Service we had to ask for more salsa. Ambiance was nice. We would go back.

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    Best Mexican place I've eaten at on the treasure coast. Eat there a lot and always have an A+ meal. Only wish they were closer!

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    Tasty traditional Mexican food. The menu has plenty of choices. The service was very good.

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    Best Mexican food I have ever had. Chicken soup had an extreme amount of chicken and civiche was off the chart! Will definitely return.

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