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    Rio Chico

    3.4 (145 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, American
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    RIO CHICO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Carne Asada, Al Pastor, Beef Tongue Tacos
    Aaron T.

    The tacos hit the spot! Soft and fluffy tortillas. The marinated pork was definitely my favorite but all very tasty. I recommend ordering the tomatillo sauce with the tacos. Great spot!

    Burrito Fajita
    Sherri J.

    Haven't been here in a while, but they are always consistent! I always get the same thing but thought I would try something new. I ordered the burrito fajita.... it was huge and very good! It was packed with steak, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and just enough rice and beans! More steak than beans and rice is a win! The flavor was delicious! Our server was so friendly and attentive! We won't wait so long to go back! It was delicious!

    Enchilada combo
    Amanda M.

    I have never had a bad experience at Rio Chico and this location also did not disappoint. Little did I know that they had a special Valentine's Day menu for drink. I knew I had to get the blushing fish margarita! It looked tasty and so adorable! To make it over the top and stick to the theme of love, they even served my drink with a heart coaster and matching napkin! Stop! That's Adorable! The service was great! We never ran out of chips, salsa, or water! I really hope they do more seasonal theme drinks because I was in love!! The food is also so cheap and delicious, ya just can't beat it!

    Blue Motorcycle
    Jacqueline T.

    My first thought upon entering was how bright and vibrant the decor was. This restaurant serves authentic Mexican dishes made from scratch. A friend told us that these recipes have been passed down from generation to generation. I had the blue motorcycle cocktail and the Rio quesadilla which were both very tasty and satisfying. I could have done without the refried beans. My boyfriend said his tacos were just meh. I also felt that there was a bit of a language barrier, which is why I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars. I truly appreciate people who make an effort to learn the language of the country they are living in.

    Burrito El Jefe
    Kalyn M.

    Good option if you are looking for a fast casual Mexican restaurant in the West Ashley area. They gave us 6 different salsas to try (we requested something super spicy and they brought us options which was great)... our favorite was the light orange salsa, not sure what is was called but it was a little creamy, semi spicy, and orange in color... great flavor. Ordered the Burrito El Jefe. It didn't have too much flavor - think the meat inside should be seasoned more (not sure that it was at all.) Not overwhelmingly good, but not bad! Service was good. They were quick, attentive, and thorough.

    Margarona
    Kat T.

    This pace is really good. We've been here several times over the years and it's definitely has its ups and downs. But it's been very good the last few times I've been. I get a variety of things whenever I go depending on my mod. One of my favorite dishes I've had is the Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo. The shrimps are cooked really well and the scallops are cooked perfectly. 10 out 10 The queso and salad are also very good here as well. And the drinks are really good too. Not to watered down with mix.

    This is the combination plate with quesadilla and cheese enchilada

    Cute little neighborhood restaurant. Our waiter Eduardo was excellent. Food was good. Prices are reasonable.

    Angel M.

    The food was good but not amazing. The service was good and attentive. The best part was the atmosphere. It was super cute and colorful.

    Jade W.

    We decided to give this place a try because we were in the area, it was evening time, and we were starving. The place is pretty big and it wasn't too packed but still busy. Our server was not as customer friendly as he could have been. He seemed like he was in a rush and we were an inconvenience. The food was just okay. From the chips, salsa, and queso to the bland-flavored fatty gristle meat and lack of cheese. It was not flavorful as the ingredients tasted cheap. The margaritas are terrible as well. It was like drinking straight out of the cheapest sour mix. I was highly disappointed.

    Got the veggie platter option of an enchilada, tamale, rice + beans, plus a generous margarita!
    Chrissy F.

    I first heard about Rio Chico through my church bulletin and since then happy I gave them a try. As soon as you sit down you're greeted with a basket of tortilla chips and their house made salsa. The menu is like a book - filled with helpful images and so many options. The portions here are perfect and the margaritas are powerful!! This is one of my favorite restaurants to enjoy. There's something wonderful about the combination of rice + beans, their sauces + salsas, washing it down with a margarita, and feeling alright in the world. Outstanding customer service as well. ¡Vamos!

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    Ordered from Mt Pleasant location last night delivered and my wife's meal was mashed up. She only ate part of it. Bummer!

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