Today we went out of the box from our normal Mexican restaurant. The guacamole was really good. The salsa had a small bite but just the right amount. My fajitas were very tasty and full of onions, peppers and mushrooms. The tacos were very good too. We would come back when I'm on this side of town. read more

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By far one of the worst Mexican restaurants in Mount Pleasant. They literally gave my son two small spoons of rice and charge me almost $14 for the plate and on top of it he had shrimp and half the shrimp had the poop still in it fully cooked then on top of that my plate was a quarter of a portion and I was charged damn near $30 for the plate would highly recommend not to eat there. It looks like half the food there is probably old and reused every day. read more

I've been a few times, the food is fine. Nothing amazing but not terrible either. The burritos are huge! They do have a large menu which is nice. Easy parking and there is outdoor seating. They do play soccer games inside as well, even in the main dining area if your looking for a spot! Weekend nights can get busy, there may be a slight wait. read more

I used to live in Mt Pleasant decades ago so now that I'm back I have no clue where anything is at nor what is available. After searching on Google for terms like "Tex-mex Mt Pleasant" then consulting Yelp (selfless advertising there) I settled on Rio Chico. Located off of Long Point road in a very safe and cozy part of town Rio Chico has plenty of parking in a tucked away little town center area. Outside the facility is a typical run-of-the-mill restaurant façade however once the doors swing open, a bit of "flair and flavor" hits the senses. I lived in Austin TX for 4 years and would frequent San Antonio so I can say Rico Chico nailed the Latino influence on many levels, but not all. The floor and walls have that stuck-O color and feel, rod iron accents and large windows give the impression of the open-air theme with curved brick tiles acting as shingles drives home the point of a south Texas or Mexican experience. To finish up my first impression the dark wooden table and chairs along with booths are new while small accents such as a de la Muerte manakin give a very authentic "lived-in" vibe if you will. The servers are extremely nice and quick to seat the customers in places that have visibility to large TVs. My date was running late, which at a Mexican restaurant is a good thing as it gave me time to devour some chips and salsa. As a side note, I was on time, coming from Summerville while she was late living in Mt Pleasant; women! The chips were slightly burnt to me, a point my date didn't fully agree with but I maintain my opinion. The salsa was spot on - chunky, full of flavor with a slight pinch of heat but not making it impossible to eat. The server had good timing, allowing us to hang out yet making sure our beverages, in this case wine, were optimally filled. As for the beverages I'm not a tequila person, neither was my date, but a bourbon and/or wine person. The choices are sparse for the latter with bottom shelf selections but I realize the offerings are based on the setting so I'm fine with that. As for the menu there are lots of items to choose from and while I debated street tacos (a no win here as I just moved from the capital of tacos) so I went "full on flautas." I loved the shredded lettuce b/c it's what I envision as the perfect style when I eat Tex-mex. Huge dollops of sour cream are piled on with a very tame but lime drowned guac. Now I was supremely disappointed with the flautas. First, they were extremely wide as if their previous life was that of a chimichanga. Every where else I've had them, they're like cigars long, thin and crispy; crumbling to eat bite like a tortilla chip. Next the chicken had exactly zero flavor which is to say, no seasoning at all; no cumin, cilantro, chili pepper, salt, pepper nothing. In essence an almost soggy flavorless shredded chicken abomination; a Franken-flat-lupa if you will. As for my date she ordered the Arroz con Pollo. This dish was a stark contrast to mine and I'll reflect in the opposite of my lunch starting with my only gripe, the rice wasn't cooked in lard. This meant less flavor (in the rice itself) and texture. That said the rice "dish" did have good flavor with nice small veggies in it like tomato and peppers. Besides the once again great accompaniment of perfectly shredded lettuce, lime drowned guac and sour cream; the chicken simply put was outstanding. Long slices of succulent and tender chicken topped the rice. Every bite of juicy chicken burst with authentic Mexican flavor - like a fiesta in my mouth. Whomever cooked this dish - you NAILED it! I don't dig on beans so I can't speak on them but my overzealous female companion enjoyed copious amounts implying my air freshener might have a real job on its hands later, joking aside this was a phenomenal dish. Overall, my experience at Rico Chico, a chain restaurant was enjoyable with some menu items exceeding and others disappointing me. I was there at a slower time of day, that being Saturday 1-6 and never once was rushed, however I left before the night crowd began to file in. The servers are nice and respectful and most of the food is good. While I have heard other opinions of Rico's, I'm not going to comment on their experience, rather just what I can attest to. With that said, it seems like a hit or miss place with being a hit more often. To finish up, if you're close and in the mood, Rico Chico's is the restaurant for you. Stop on by! read more

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This is my go to Mexican spot. Rio has great servers and the best margaritas in town. The owner Frank is very kind.

Fries are the best part. I only get a plate of fries every since I don't eat chicken nuggets. I love to eat the chips at Rio Chico. lemonade, awesome employees super nice. I love spending my time eating at Rio Chico read more

This is one of my favorite no frills, quick service Mexican spots nearby. The food is always delivered fresh, hot & ready in no time! The chips are perfectly fried and the salsa is on point! Also... The Aquas Fresca! All of them hit the quenched thirst with a nice hint of flavor. My standard go-to is the ACP with grilled onions and cheese over a chicken breast with rice. Just a solid standard. Haven't tried the fajitas but they sizzle by quite frequently, so they must be delish! read more

I was in the mood for some good authentic Mexican food. And I think I found a place, place was nice and quiet. Maybe because it was pouring rain yesterday lol. Service was great and fast , place was just comfortable overall. I would definitely go to this place again. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Grilled Chicken burrito, filled with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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First time here! Went with friends who highly recommend this authentic (California style) Mexican food. Shared the steak, chicken, carnitas, fajitas. They were great but the Carnitas was the best I've had. Tender and tasty. Waitress a little forgetful but the food made it all ok. Parking is open so you needn't worry. Prices are reasonable too! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Chips n salsa - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I love getting food here for takeout! It's usually 10-15 minutes and everything is ready and consistent! I decided to try eating inside after many to go orders but the service was super slow. The server gave us chips and salsa right away but never any water. We asked two different people for water and finally got some after 10 minutes. They kept apologizing for the wait so maybe something was happening that day? Either way, the food is always delicious here and the price is great, but I may stick to taking it to go! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Rio Chico Enchiladas with rice and refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Okay, but nothing special and unfortunately the service seems to be lacking. Mainly our server was either sitting or talking with co workers since the restaurant wasn't busy so we had to actually flag him down to order. I didn't personally like the queso or my chicken but the rice and beans were pretty good! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Arroz con pollo - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Met up with a friend for lunch. I ordered a chalupa and a chimichanga and for dessert the sopaipilla. Loved it all. Great portion sizes. Our server was also very attentive and made some good recommendations. Definitely a place I would visit again. read more

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Wow... this place was interesting. The main issue was our waiter. Our waiter was an absolute douche. Whenever we asked him a question or gave him our order, he didn't acknowledge us. It was probably the most awkward interaction I've ever had at a restaurant. We were left guessing whether what we asked him actually went through. What an a-hole To make matters worse, he didn't actually take our orders. He stood at the computer system in the corner of the restaurant and had us go around the table and yell our orders to him while he typed them in 20 ft away. What a joke. Have never seen that before. I guess he was too lazy to take our orders the way every other waiter/waitress in the world does. Besides the terrible interaction, the food was decent and the other staff members were friendly. Sad that one unhappy employee sort of ruined our birthday dinner Won't be back read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - people sitting at tables - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

They have good food with generous portions for a great price!!! The service is great, quick and super friendly staff. Thanks you guys for a great dinner. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

This place was really good! We were looking for a local Mexican restaurant that has your typical Mexican restaurant food. The fajitas (with shrimp, chicken, and steak) was such a deal! It came in a heaping portion with everything doubled since we got the 2 person portion. The food was really good and flavorful and they give a good portion of guacamole on the side which is my fav! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas for 2 - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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My son wanted to try this restaurant. We ordered multiple meals to go and added very specific info in the special instructions box regarding an allergy to beans on one meal. Sadly, a third of this dish included the beans our family member is allergic to that we requested NOT be included. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Sadly, a third of this dish included the beans our family member is allergic to that we requested NOT be included. - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Great food and service! Highly recommend! This is my favorite Mexican restaurant and always come here over any other place.

Classic strip mall Tex Mex food with some sleepers on menu. My go to is start w queso. Ask for house hot salsa. Split Pollo Asada or Carne Asada w corn tortillas on side. Street and gringo tacos also good. Taquitos are and entree that works well as a group app. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Pollo Asada Cheese Dip Street Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Food is good and priced right. Service is fast for take out or dine in restaurant. Staff is knowledgeable and friendly.

Mount P's Belle Hall resident and staple Mexican fare hangout spot, ready to nourish our queso dip urge and slightly spicy salsa craving. Food is fresh - avocados in guac salad always being a nice benchmark point- and quickly prepared and served. Families are present but children aren't running the show, thank God. Never seen a drunk but the drinks are aflowin'. My go-to is, of course, their fajitas. Good times, good vibes. Ole!!! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - a margarita in a glass - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Great service and awesome food!! Try the Rio Chico burrito, it's so yummy :) Food always comes out very fast! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Rio Chico burrito - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Probably the best Mexican food I have ever had. SOL is real good. This is better. Rio Quasidilla is over stuffed with shrimp and scallops. IDK how they can do all that for $15. Includes rice, beans, and quac! Daughter said ground beef chimichanga was "amazing". We did take out and everything was fresh and hot even when got it home. Agua Fresca is huge. Well done to the staff!!! read more

My friend liked this place so we came for dinner. Not gonna lie was not impressed. The menu was extensive. But service lacking and the food needed something in the way of seasoning. The margs however were great and generous in size. But not large enough for me NOT to notice they a) got my friend's order wrong b) never brought us more salsa when we asked c) charged us incorrectly. We totaled $57 between the two of us and asked to split the check, when they came back we saw they charged both of us $57! They fixed it right away of course and it was all fine but it just did not help matters. I got the fajitas and they were tasteless, the steak overdone to the point it was crispy. The veggies also tasteless. My husband got a fajita burrito and it just wasn't good. There are other Mexican places out there. read more

We were looking for somewhere new to eat before a concert and decided to stop here and are so glad we did!! Food was amazing, service was wonderful and the atmosphere was fun! Only thing is the hottest sauce isn't quite hot enough but the taste is great! This is our new favorite Mexican place!!! Will definitely be back!! read more

Great Mexican in Mt Pleasant. Nice full service bar, friendly staff, plentiful chips and salsa, and solid East Coast Mexican food. I say East Coast Mexican because you probably know that nothing in this area compares to California or West Coast Mexican food. Rio Chico is a great local spot and is family and budget friendly. read more

It's very hard to eat fajitas without tortillas. And it's frustrating to realize the tortillas aren't included in the to-go bag, when you get home to eat dinner. read more

"That was a horrible dinning experience" We were aware of what we we're walking into. We have been here before and loved it, but tonight, woof... my boyfriend and I ordered food and in 10 mins or came out. His was perfect, mine was a completely different menu Item. They brought back a second dish, also not what I ordered. Third times the charm, we hoped. After an hour I got my order, but I'm allergic to mushrooms, which I specifically told them. When my correct meal came out it had mushrooms. I immediately got sick. We called the manager over and he said "well if you're actually sick I'll call you an ambulance". Biggest slap on the face... I didn't need a medic but I threw up in their disgusting bathroom. If you have no standards, this is a great place to take a tinder date read more

Sometimes you just want some cheap run-of-the-mill Mexican food. After leaving Target near IOP I was disappointed to see that Los Arcos was closed. It was a holiday so I called Rio Chico to make sure they had regular hours and headed over to long point. I'd been before, but it had been years so I didn't really have any expectations going in. It was pretty quiet in there but it was a Monday night so that's not unusual. The menu is huge... honestly it's too big. There's no need for that many items and combinations. It would take an hour to read all of the options. Eventually, you just end up pointing and picking as it's pretty overwhelming. I noticed they had an authentic section that I'd be interested to try, but that's for another day. I ordered the queso with ground beef as an appetizer and a mix of enchiladas. My server asked me about the queso multiple times and I clarified that I wanted the one with beef. He still brought out the plain queso and had to correct it afterwards. Once it arrived, it was pretty tasty, but it's queso so it pretty much has to be. The enchiladas were fine but nothing over the top. They definitely did the job. Then we waited. We waited, and waited... looking for our waiter to flag him down. I saw a couple workers go in and out of the kitchen and never our server. Eventually, I stood up and went looking for him. I found him sitting down with three other coworkers eating dinner. He saw me looking for him and immediately popped up from the table to attend to our table. He then showed up to see if we needed anything as if he hadn't just ignored our table for a half hour and ate dinner with his coworkers. I told him that we just needed the check and headed straight to the register to pay and get out of there. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Queso with beef - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Home away from home. I fly in from CA often. We come here on my first night every trip. Very quickly I've forgotten about the all day flight. I love the margaritas, guacamole, etc. I haven't had a bad dish yet but guilty of being full from chips and dip before the food comes! read more

Megh. I would call this classic Tex-mex slop. Enchiladas verde was ok but pretty bland. No fresh ingredients like cilantro to make it pop. Free chips & salsa was a plus. Tres Leches was out and tbh that's the only reason I went to this place rather than others very few places w TL on the menu. Would not return. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Enchiladas Verde - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant on Long Point Road in Mount Pleasant is a great place to go for delicious Mexican food. I like just about everything on their menu as it is well prepared and tastes good. The staff here provides excellent customer service. I have had a really good experience every time I have been here and they are well worth for good food and drinks. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I am very disappointed at the fact that I spent $30 and I didn't like my food. I ordered the grilled tacos. I got carnitas and the lengua. My plate came to the table and it looked so appetizing but it had no flavor, at all. The only thing I could taste was the corn tortilla they were on. My husband ordered the pollo con crema, it looked like a mess but I was hopeful the taste would be there. He could barely find any chicken in it and it just tasted like sour cream. He picked some pieces of chicken out of the crema and ate it with some chips. He barely ate anything on his plate. I'm surprised the waiter didn't inquire why we both left most of our food and weren't taking leftovers. I gave them a 2 because the chips and salsa were good and the beer was nice and cold. The place was clean and we got seated quickly but the food we got was not good. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Pollo con crema - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

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Had the Caldo de Pollo/Chicken Soup for a late lunch. It was very tasty and just what I needed on a cold day. I was really impressed with their chips and salsa. Chips were warm and fresh when brought to the table. I asked for mild salsa bcz my wimpy palate cannot tolerate any level of heat. They obliged and it was very tasty. Requested the soap minus rice (yep, I'm a southerner that doesn't love rice) and again, they obliged. The chicken was plentiful and tasty, with chunks of vegetables. Couldn't finish it all due to my live affair with chips and salsa, so I took the remainder to go. My server offered me a to go box for the remainder of the chips, ahhhhhhh YES!!! I don't usually see Mexican Restaurants offering you a to go box for chips. Maybe because I was still on my 1st bowl of chips, but either way I said YES!! I will be back to try their Shrimp Chimichanga, which is one of my favorite Mexican dishes. read more

Always a great experience! Been coming here for years. Best food in town with flawless service. Try the Chorizo Enchiladas!! Yum!! Practicing a safe and healthy work environment for guests and staff amongst the COVID-19 situation. Ernesto is a fantastic employee that never disappoints! read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Delicious Modelo!! - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

I saw the sign saying that the Rio Chicken burrito was the special so I ordered that. The chips and salsa was great. The salsa was spicy for a house salsa! I wish my burrito didn't have peas in it or had more cheese. Our server was very nice. The staff seems like fun. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Rio Chico Burrito and Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

If this were Texas, I would still give a very good review for this place. Easily the best Mexican place I have eaten at in the South. It's difficult to find anything resembling authentic Mexican food outside of Mexico or the Western US, so we were skeptical of this place, even with the mixed reviews but it was my daughter's birthday and she really wanted Mexican food. I am so glad she did! Excellent, fresh, filling and flavorful food with fantastic service! The Asada Burrito is muey bueno! The beef is tender and the dish has a slight kick to it. The flautas are good, but nothing to write home about. I would certainly eat them if someone in the group wanted them. The Carne Asada is tender and the onion gave it an added boost. My wife added avocado slices, which was absolutely the right thing to do. I certainly liked the unsweetened iced tea, but my wife ordered the margarita on the rocks and I wish I would've too. They don't skimp on the alcohol. This place is excellent! read more

Worst Mexican food I've ever had. There was no seasoning on anything. The service was actually very good. They were quick and very polite. It had a very clean and atmosphere with plenty of tvs to watch football. read more

This is the 2nd time eating here. Great Mexican place. Walked in and got sat right away. A waitress was at our table in less than 2 mins to get our drink order. We both ordered rice, grilled chicken, chorizo, mushrooms and cheese sauce. While you wait, they bring you chips and salsa, I am not a big fan of fire roasted salsa, which is the kind they bring to the table, so I let the boyfriend have control of the chips and salsa. The food couldn't have taken more than 10 minutes to arrive. It was really good. The chorizo was very tasty and spicy and mixed with the chicken and cheese well. It was an all around good Mexican dish. The waitress was very nice, as was the gentleman who sat us. Seems to be a good, consistent, nice Mexican Restaurant. read more

Rio Chico Mexican Restaurant - Chicken, Chorizo, Mushrooms, Over Rice, covered in Cheese Sauce - Mexican Near Me - Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

LOVE this place. Every other Thursday the Mariachi band is in house to sing any request and they are SO talented. Chips and Queso are great, and every menu item I've had has met my expectations. Not the best rice, but that's just because I'm a rice snob. Big place, fast service, always busy so you know they're doing something right read more

First things first: ALERT! There is *peanut butter* in the ground meat! That fact is not on the menu, and that is a potentially deadly omission for many people, including my son! For that reason, among others, I doubt that we'll be going back there. Fortunately, my son did not order anything with ground meat, but I did and tasted the peanut butter immediately. Its presence was confirmed by our waiter, who was very nice and promised to speak to the owner about including that information on the menu. I'm a Texan, and I prefer Tex Mex, which this food is not. However, the tortilla chips, salsa and guacamole were tasty, so I had hope. Unfortunately, my food was barely warm, I needed a magnifying glass to find meat in the tamale, both the tamale and enchilada were extremely salty, the noticeable peanut butter flavor of the ground meat in the taco was weird and unnerving, and the refried beans were runny. Our meal was $30, and was definitely not worth the price. This makes me sad because I'm still in search of really good Mexican food in Charleston after 30 years! read more