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    Rio Mambo

    3.7 (347 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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

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    #4 lunch combination with jalapeño margarita
    Tonya K.

    Consistently tasty menu & service. Spacious & relaxing vibes. Lunch menu had something for all. My combination plate with 2 (beef & chicken) enchiladas & soft brisket taco hit the comfort spot. Chips & salsa were fine. Jalapeño margarita was mild but tasty with Tahin on the rim.

    Dee B.

    Me and my daughter went to try out the lunch specials. Walking in, it was a cool atmosphere and staff was welcoming. We sat in the bar area and had one of the best servers in a long time. She was amazing. She had the whole bar to herself, and managed it all like a pro. I wish I got her name. The good was really good and very filling. Nice portions and of course chips and salsa. I loved the salsa, it had a little kick to it. We got two different kinds of enchiladas and both were great! We will definitely be back and try happy hour next!

    Tilapia w shrimp and veggies
    David S.

    My daughter picked this pace to meet up For lunch It wasn't crowded and it is sufficiently staffed for any lunch time rush We had an assortment of food from guacamole - cheese quesadillas- chicken quesadillas- tilapia with shrimp over a bed of rice All were delicious Not over seasoned Not bland Just right Staff was non stop with drink refills just another great place to eat !!!

    Only thing dependable.. the salt & pepper.
    Tommie P.

    The food was so-so. The service was excellent. Cold food, plus it was not as ordered. Drinks were lukewarm at best. Nice setting.

    50/50 Fajitas.
    Rene L.

    Y'all . I am not impressed at All . The service was nice she was a sweet person but she doesnt cook or plate the plain as plain as Walmart homemade fajitas could have been better . disappointing isn't even the word I wanted to use . Bc I'm trying to be nice . But they were just meh . So small and not one flavor . Watered down beans . No taste . I am 100 percent sure it's all prw made and re heated . I will stand on that 100 percent until I am proven otherwise.. wow . Just wow !!

    Very nice dining room
    Garry H.

    Glenda LOVES Mexican food, which means we go all the time. Well, I found a place I love! Rio Mambo is a really nice restaurant, and has food to match. Glenda always gets sour cream chicken enchiladas, and she loved the chicken and spinach enchiladas. Chowed them down! My heart throb is the Rio Grande appetizer plate. Everything is delicious. Start with the brisket and onion quesadilla. Then the spinach and cheese quesadilla. Both beef and chicken nachos. Regular bean and cheese nacho. Add some flautas and some guacamole. And top it off with some great queso. This platter rings my bell! It is wonderful, and so big I always have leftovers. Next time you need Mexican food, try Rio Mambo!

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    Melissa V.

    My friend since Middle School wanted to meet here for brunch. I agreed so, I could catch up with her. We meet here at 10:30 am on a Saturday morning. There were a handful of people on each side of restaurant and they were fully staffed. My friend wanted to sit by the bar. I would not suggest that because, the cold draft comes from the front door. We had a very attentive Server named Chris, who was giving John Cusack vibes but, Mexican. Lol. He was very friendly and a bit sarcastic. Not complaining sarcasm is funny. Lol. Chris was very welcoming from the get go. He also made a lot of suggestions to order. He was very enthusiastic as well. Then when we ordered he was reinforcing our order choices. For example, I ordered the Chicken Tortilla Soup. He said, Ahh, a hot bowl of Soup on a cold day! Chris brought out my soup and even poured the broth on top of soup. It was a nice touch. He checked on us several times even though he was serving the other side of the bar. Also, a Hispanic lady asked to refill my drink. Her timing was perfect. My Tortilla Soup was warm with lots of Tortilla Strips and a hearty chunk of Chicken with a few pieces of shredded Chicken. It was salty and flavorful. Mmmm so good! The Salsa was fresh a little spicy but got flavorful with each bite! I can see why people love this place. The service was excellent and the food was flavorful!

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    Margarita was pretty watered down...food nooo bueno! Service wasn't too bad but won't be back....

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    Ordered curbside. Great food! Thanks to Daniel, Manuel & Israel for the awesome and prompt service!

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    I went here for lunch. The portion of the food, the service, and the taste, everything was just great. It was a very enjoyable meal.

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    Rio Mambo is a great place to eat any time. We especially love to eat brunch there on Sundays and have a bloody mary and/or a mimosa.

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    Amazing hardworking staff. Everyone is great! With everything going on they greeted us with a warm smile and where so friendly!

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    Watery salsa, bland stale chips, disgusting bathrooms, over priced. The food over all was bland and over cooked.

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    Hair in the food, and a roach crawled across the floor by our table. Thanks, but no thanks.

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