I'm surprised to see that this place is listed on here as permanently closed? I eaten here recently…read morewith my family, party of 6. There's a parking lot in this plaza, and we were seated immediately upon arrival. They offered complementary chips and dips (salsa and queso). We ordered additional guac. The chorizo queso is sooooo good! I ordered the birria taco plate and I'd say this is very authentic compared to food back home (California)! They were generous with the birria and the consome is chefs kiss!!! The staff did a wonderful job in assuring our needs were met and that we were satisfied. I hope this place is just renovating and hopefully will reopen in the foreseeable future. I would love to see this place continue to thrive!

Doing four stars for the food. I would do 3.5 for staff. :(…read more I loved the salsa (fresh and spicy) and the complementary queso like dip. I loved the shredded beef enchilada! Really good and would order again. Rice and beans were probably above average. My dining partner asked how the chile relleno was prepared. (He doesn't like the eggy batter.) We were literally told that it came premade and frozen and was "just fried." Obviously, he ordered the street tacos instead. We sat at the bar and it took a bit to get waited on but the manager jumped in and gave us water and silverware. I liked my Blackberry-Rosemary Marg but I honestly didn't feel like it had much tequila in it. The regular marg was just OK. Since it is a tequila bar and we sat at the bar, I would have liked to have discussed tequilas but my bad for not asking. Would have loved to have done a tasting. The menu was informative. I would go back when in south Tulsa. Not sure I would make it a destination. (Well, maybe. Those enchiladas were good! It is a cute place.

A vibe. The…read moreminimalist adobe-like layout reminds me more of southern Utah, Arizona and New Mexico than Oklahoma, but it works and it's a comfortable space - even if your table is pretty close to your neighbors. The menu features many Mexican food favorites. Enchiladas, burritos, tacos and more. They're cooked well and served in large portions by a helpful server. A note - some of the dishes are plain and include a protein charge. I'm not a huge fan, but I'm okay with it if it's explained. I was confused during my visit because my enchiladas listed a $2.50 protein charge, but the protein charge was for each enchilada not the plate, so my three enchilada plate was $7.50 more than it was listed because I asked for chicken. I don't necessarily feel cheated, however I was surprised when the server gave me the bill. $2.50 is one thing. $7.50 is a lot more.

FINALLY got to try this spot out & it was perfect timing. Even though the website suggests…read morereservations, we called to check if they accepted walk-ins, which they did so that's good to know that both options are available. As what was stated over the phone, the moment we walked in, we were seated. The place is very intimate in space, I'd recommend for dates. I went with the Enchiladas, something I've been craving for a couple of months & La Tertulia helped that fix. There were a few meats to choose from & I went with chorizo. The wait on the food wasn't long (people were starting to fill in as well & it didn't stop the servers from being on point) & the food was really good. Coming in with 3 enchiladas, stuffed with the chorizo & the fixins, I was left full after I finished. The spanish rice & pinto beans were good as well, paired good with the enchiladas. The chorizo looked more like breakfast sausage more than the chorizo that's more on the dark brown + reddish tint I'm used too. The enchiladas also come with chiles (I picked green) & plenty of cheese. Side Note: Chips & salsa were also super good, my favorite type of salsa. Kinda like a Taquera/Molcajete style. I was so hungry that the chips & salsa didn't slow me down from running through my main entree.

Needs to be a setting above 5 star for this place !! Service…read moreis top drawer , A gourmet meal.

Overpriced unfriendly and charges 3.50 just for chips on a takeout order that are provided free in…read moreperson Save yourself some money and go to Betos tacos food truck, la Coshi, or a proper sit down place like Mi Tierra Cocina. They are all much better for much cheaper.

wow is an understatement. they were packed due to it being Cinco de Mayo AND taco Tuesday but the…read moreservice was still amazing. we got the pinarita colada (delicious) and it ended up being part of the taco tuesday deal! Cristina served us at the bar and was always on top of bringing us drinks and chip refills. I hope I get her as my waitress again! even with it being so busy, we got our food, the pizza birria, pretty quick and it was jaw dropping. will be coming back soon to try more!

My new favorite Mexican restaurant in T-town!…read more Everything they put on our table was a 10/10. The guac was super fresh, the queso was great, and the birria pizza is simply a must! The staff was attentive and very friendly. We will 1000% be back!

El Rio Verde is authentic Mexican food, not TexMex. It's in an older neighborhood near I-244 and…read moreUtica and doesn't look like much from the outside (or the inside), but the food is great! It's well-worn but clean. Staff is quick and friendly. The prices are very reasonable. You'll leave full, but not bloated. I've been a fan of El Rio Verde for many years and always look forward to eating here. It's not a large place and only has perhaps four or five booths and a half-dozen tables, and it fills up fast at lunch. They're known for their "Wet Burrito," but the enchiladas and burritos are also outstanding. The refried beans are fresh and made in-house. The salsa is freshly made too and very good, but not memorable like the food. You'll see people from all walks of life eating here - couples, single moms with children, police officers, business people, blue collar workers, and everyone in-between. If you want really good Mexican food that is not TexMex or from a chain restaurant, try this place! You won't regret it! One of my favorite places in Tulsa. However, as of this review, be aware that Utica Avenue, just east of the restaurant, has been blocked to north-bound traffic only for water main replacement, so getting into the neighborhood is easier than leaving. Plan to go toward downtown on the service road next to I-244 for most efficient egress.

The food was mediocre at best. They didn't have A LOT of things on the menu and do NOT serve beer…read more They charge for the chips & salsa, so do not think it's free. ABSOLUTELY CRAP SALSA. The service was deplorable at best, as we had to request things multiple times after continued efforts at flagging them down. They WILL ignore you. Have NO IDEA how they "got on the map" to begin with. Ambience is an afterthought.

Stumbled on this restaurant by pure accident! We were actually going somewhere else... And let me…read moretell you, this was gift of an experience! The place was packed and people waiting patiently! The atmosphere was lively! Conversations happening from the front to the back! And it was sooooooooooooo worth the wait! The food is delicious... authentic in every way! If you are looking for authentic Mexican food this is the place!

Excellent food and service; as evidenced by how busy the place was. This is a definite favoriteread more

food i ordered a jamaica drink, that also came with chips &…read moresalsa for the table. though the greeter sold the soft drink options really well, out of the soft drinks, horchata, and jamaica listed as options, the jamaica was closest to agua fresca, as i'd went to the restaurant looking to taste, and is consistently a favorite among the mexican flavors i've tried, and as a standalone among that category of drink options at the restaurant, the drink i'd tasted did not disappoint, strong but not overpowering in flavor, so much as to seep subtly but recognizably into the ice, which made for some satifying crunching. and not to forget the chips, that were warm and crunchy too, and while i'd not tried the salsa, it came in a charming glass bottle i loved, as you can see in the picture below where i'd left the broken off chip pieces at the bottom of the basket for the birds on the patio, something i would only do as the only guest on the patio, which i was today. service in addition to selling the drink options really well, the greeter was very welcoming and accomodating of.such odd requests as wanting to sit on the patio during a heavy downpour; i did not want to drip water off these soaking clothes inside the restaurant haha. ambiance the restaurant features traditional decor like the colorful paper machete sort of cutouts originated in certain mexican regions, and has arcade style games inside. further, the ambiance was conducive to beautiful instances of nature, most recognizably to me a small bird, likely a child, appearing on the patio bannister and flying across the patio, and also the sudden slowing and stop of the referenced downpour, along with brief contemplation on the connectivity of such occurences.

This is my second time at this restaurant and each time the food has been exceptional! Server…read morechecked-in to make sure everything was good with the food multiple times. I will continue to eat here and recommend this restaurant.

The ambience was very enjoyable. It was much nicer than most Mexican restaurants. The server was…read morealso great but unfortunately I didn't catch his name. He even brought our beers with a cocktail glass with salt, which was a nice touch. The SALSA was too HOT! We tried a couple of them, & we couldn't taste anything for the heat. I usually like a little heat, but this was over the top hot. My husband felt the same way & I've talked to a couple other people since then & they said the same thing. We asked the waiter if there was a mild salsa, but he said there was not. I would certainly encourage you to consider making a milder one. I ordered the crispy enchiladas served with ensalada y avocado, along with beans & rice. I also ordered one tamale to try. Everything was delicious. Very good quality food. The tamale was one of the best I've ever eaten. My husband ordered the brisket tacos & found them too greasy, which is unusual for him; however he was agreeable to eating there again, but would try another dish. We will be back, but will just skip the salsa & brisket tacos!

We came here for an early Mother's Day celebration, and there were some ups and downs. We were…read moregreeted and taken to our seats by friendly waiters. We ordered our food and I got the crispy taco dinner. I will say the place was busy, but we had to wait nearly an hour for our food, and they didn't even bring everyone's food out. It took another 15 minutes for them to bring the rest of the food. Overall, the chips and queso was very good, and the food came out fresh and hot. My tacos were delicious. Our waiter was very nice and apologetic about the wait time. The place had a very nice interior and had clean bathrooms, to go along with a great ambiance. Overall, this place gave us a pretty solid experience and I would recommend it if you are looking for good Mexican food in the Tulsa area.