My 3 friends and I were here about 2 weeks ago and sat downstairs! We all looked at the menu and we all ended up with fajitas! I had the steak and one friend has chicken the others beef. Those were the best fajitas we have ever had! Service was great! I've been there before but always sat up stairs at the bar! Been to many of the wonderful dinner y'all do! Awesome read more

First time in awhile that I had Tex-Max. We had early dinner after my sister's wedding rehearsal. We had buffet ad menus were chicken quesadillas, brisket enchiladas, Spanish rice with Mexican corn. Server checked on us occasionally. I do have to admit it was an party of about 30 + and our although our water wasn't filled up. Server did move out ymtge dirty plates out of our way. Ambiance were great for family-friendly and gatherings. read more

The restaurant is located in the cute downtown area of Plano! Plenty of parking in nearby lots or on the street. Ambiance: This restaurant is HUGE! They have a large first floor seating area, large upstairs seating area, and a covered rooftop to enjoy basically almost year round. Service: The servers here were very friendly! We went on a weekend afternoon and basically had the whole second floor to our group. Food: The food here was so good! Probably one of my favorite TexMexs around the Plano area so far. I loved the stuffed avocado dish. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Stuffed Avocado - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

Great service and excellent food! Love the tamale pie, but they have excellent tacos too! Easy to park and the whole area is really cute. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - House-Smoked Brisket Enchiladas & Groud Beef Taco plate. Loved the restaurant and service was amazing. - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

Service was a 10, food was a 10, drinks were a 10!!! I tried this place because it was part of the Plano experience and it did not disappoint. The atmosphere is comfortable not too quiet but not too loud. ALL of there servers were coming by to see if we needed anything. The queso was amazing but make sure to add the chorizo to it. I hope you like this place as much as I did. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Stuffed Avocado - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

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My husband and I absolutely love this place exclusively for their chips & salsa, tamale pie, and s'mores!!! This tamale pie is the best Hispanic dish I've ever tried. If your ever in the area, definitely check this out read more

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We walked in and were "greeted" by a young lady that didn't smile. It's very odd for a person to say, "Hi" without a smile on their face. So, that was off-putting. We sat upstairs. The service was spotty and a little slow. Our waitress did apologize and mentioned someone had quit either that day or earlier in the week which would explain the slow service. Food was pretty good. The carne asada was very good. The TX Caesar salad with steak was good but very spicy! We did not have drinks this time but might try next time. After finishing our meal, we walked back downstairs to leave and once again were "greeted" by the non-smiling, expressionless hostess - at least she is consistent! We will likely try another time and hopefully the staff will improve. read more

I placed an online order and I was glad that it was ready for me when I came in to pick it up. This was my first time here so the 4 stars is based on the service. The food was tex mex style and very different to what I'm accustomed to in California. The chicken tacos were okay and the birria tacos were much better. I'm glad I got to try it.. can't say I'd be back but you never know. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Online order to go - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

I love me my Mexican! The restaurant is cute with distinct vibes depending if you want more quiet (downstairs with elongated U shaped booths) or upstairs in more a bar area. I enjoy the chicken tacos and tortilla soup! The chips are yummy and the black bean salsa has a fun cinnamon touch. Our server was a bit inconsistent on checking in with us; my friend requested a refill on the black bean dip and had to ask multiple times. Overall, your experience may just depend on your server. The food is great though. Another solid dining option in downtown Plano. read more

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We went to Urban Rio early last night for Mother's Day. We had a great experience. Our server, Seth L., was attentive and friendly. We enjoyed the overall ambiance. Even though it was Mother's Day and busy, we didn't have to wait for a table, it wasn't loud and we didn't feel crowded. The food was really good and reasonably priced for the high quality. The Sunday Special $7 Sangria carafe was more than enough for the two of us to share. We been to Urban Rio several times and always have a good experience. We will certainly be back. read more

Our server Abi was top of the nite!!! Great to feel so welcomed after a long day! Margarita's are definitely TOP SHELF!! read more

We got here at 5.30pm on a Friday night and it was empty - but within half an hour it was busting at the seams - so we accidentally picked the best time to arrive! Amazing margaritas, attentive service (thanks Manny!) and great food. I wasn't a fan of the mole sauce that came with the tortilla chips but that could be just me being picky. I had the tamale pie as I've never see anything quite like it on a menu before. It tasted amazing but was SO filling, I couldn't finish even half (definitely a dish for sharing). My kids had the beef tacos and my picky eater finished the lot! We will definitely return when we are in the area again read more

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Despite the excellent food, we won't be returning due to poor service. We visited on a (pretty quiet) Friday night, and our waiter was largely absent, causing a series of avoidable issues: chips didn't arrive with the queso, we had to hunt down water, and we even had to grab our own silverware from an empty table. The queso ended up sitting cold for 15 minutes before we sent it back. While the server became more attentive after we expressed our frustration, the lack of basic table management--like checking in when food arrives--ruined the experience. This restaurant has great potential, but management needs to address these service gaps. read more

We've been eating at Urban Rio for the last 5 years and it remained one of our favorite places for interesting offerings , good quality food and great service. Unfortunately, our experience yesterday was such a let down, I have to write a review. We can usually count on very good food, but last night was such a disappointment. I don't know if Urban Rio has a new cook, but we noticed the beans and bean dip were completely bland. We added salsa to both to try and improve the flavor but it was seriously lacking and nothing we did helped. Additionally, our food arrived promptly after ordering but both of our plates were cold. We sent one plate back and decided just to keep one plate, since when you send plates back it can take awhile before they return. When the plate was finally returned, several minutes later, it looked like the kitchen had microwaved the plate and then dumped all of it on to another plate. So it wasn't exactly an appetizing experience. We usually stay for dessert or extra drinks after dinner, but after having had such an unpleasant meal, we decided to leave. The staff were okay, but not as great as in the past. It seems they have newer staff, so maybe they haven't completed their training? In any event, I am sad to say we won't visit Urban Rio again. There are plenty of other Tex-Mex places in the area that offer upscale dining experiences with interesting menu offerings. read more

First I'll say my wife and I have visited this business on many occasions. We usually sit upstairs at the bar or a bar top table. Today 10/19/25 at around 3:45pm we walked into the restaurant and made our way to the upstairs bar. Finding two seats at the bar and happy to see the Cowboy game that had just started at 3:30pm was on. It did take a minute to get greeted, but could tell the female bartender was busy. We did order a soft drink for my wife and a frozen margarita for myself. We ordered queso and chips and the female bartender appeared annoyed. A short time later we ordered pork carnitas. At some point a male bartender arrived. While still eating, the female bartender dropped the check in front of us and said nothing, and walked off. Well we are not done yet, my wife would like a refill on her soft drink and I'm going to get another margarita. Very odd and rude. My wife did get her soft drink refilled by the female bartender when we asked for it and again she appeared annoyed. Upon finishing my margarita I asked the male bartender for another margarita, He was pleasant and quickly delivered my drink. The female bartender proceeds to grab the dropped check left in front of us and replaced it with another updated check and asked if we were ready to pay out. (Side note, I never asked for the check, I'm eating and drinking the food I ordered, just Ridiculous!). I then asked her something like is it shift change, or are you leaving? She says yes, and walks off saying 30 minutes ago...... Wow! Very rude, not professional, and somebody who should not be in customer service. I promptly then paid our $41.00 tab, left a $6.00 tip when I should have left nothing, especially when I didn't even drink the margarita I just received. At that point we had no desire to spend another second or dime at Urban Rio Cantina. We would rather go someplace else to spend our time and money where it's appreciated. If we could give "ZERO" stars for today's experience we would have been happy to. read more

We had a nice dinner here where our food was good and the drinks were strong. The chips were not great though and seemed not fresh. The dips however were good. The chips are why I gave it a four star. The food would be a 5 and our server provided great service. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Stuffed grilled avocado with cream versus pico - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

This is one of my go to Mexican spots in Plano. The upstairs patio you can walk to and get seated immediately if you find an open table. They have live music or a DJ up there sometimes and that makes the place more energized. Downstairs is still great too just more traditional ambiance with an upscale vibe. Drinks are great, solid tequila selection, and food is great. I recommend the crab enchiladas or the stuffed avocado. Fajitas are good but not great. Service is usually good. Out of every 10 times I go, maybe I get a slower waiter 1/10 times. Try it for yourself! read more

We just returned from enjoying another wonderful meal .... Except! This is the second visit where I've had to ask the server to clean the table. Then I made the mistake of looking at all of the trash under the table. Finally I brushed the chip remains off the chair. I love the food but I don't want to pay to sit in someone else 's garbage. read more

My waitress Abi A was not as attentive to me as she was to the elderly white couple that came in after me. I am a person of color. I initially the only one seated on the rooftop outside. Abi was initially OK at first. However, the elderly white couple came in after me and Abi made sure to ask the elderly white couple on SEVERAL occasions if they were OK. She was extremely attentive to them. She went to their table way more times than she went to mine. She would go to their table several times and just skip over me. Any interactions that she would have with me were very rushed and felt forced.. She even asked the elderly white couple if they wanted a dessert and checked them out before me. Mind you, I arrived before they did. She did not ask me if I wanted a desert or anything like that. I hate to play the race card, but I don't know what else to say. A very unpleasant experience. Outside of that, the food and the margaritas were delicious. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

We never received our chips and salsa. Our waitress just behaved like she didn't want to be here. They brought chips and salsa after we were done eating. I enjoyed my corn and crab enchiladas. My friend didn't like her tortilla soup. My friend enjoyed her tacos and my other friend enjoyed her chicken enchiladas. Our service was just poor. We never received our fries when they brought the food out, we were almost done eating when DeDe stopped back by and asked if everything came out ok. So we had to wait on the fries. The prickly pear drink, was juice. I don't believe any alcohol was added. I almost asked if they had forgot it but I'm exhausted at this point with the service. I don't think I'll come back and sucks because the food is good. Bad service, bad drinks. No thank you!! read more

The food was delicious! The servings were generous and presented beautifully. I ordered nachos and was pleasantly impressed. The serving was enormous. I shared it with my daughter. It took us two days to finish it. The beef had a smoky flavor and the extras ( pico, onions, tomatoes, and peppers ) were generously spread over the nachos. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. Can't wait to eat there again. read more

Interesting restaurant that's not typical north Texas texmex. The queso and chips were good, the brisket enchiladas were not that great. The brisket was overly sweet like candy sweet with lil smoke. The rice was undercooked and crunchy. Didn't understand the need for two different colored rice piles. The stuffed avocado with chicken was a decent deconstructed style salad with crunchy onion topping. The booth was overly tight for its size and with weak seat springs and microfiber cloth made it difficult to squeeze in/out. Rarely visit this side of Plano so not sure if I'd be interested in returning. read more

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The food is still good but most items have gotten more expensive. On top of the higher prices, you'll gain experience in being nickel-and-dimed. $1.00 for 2 pats of butter in parchment paper $1.00 for a sliced jalapeño $1.25 for sour cream (less 2 oz) $1.50 for a few tortillas read more

The waiter had decent customer service. He was very knowledge about the menu. However was not prompt about refilling our drinks. The Steak skewers and empanadas were amazing. However the Al pastor taco was watery. Overall a great experience and very accommodating. Will continue to come here. read more

Not a fan of Tex mex food but this restaurant did it right. I requested my Carne asada medium rare- and they delivered! Great service and lots of space- we came in as a party of 8. In the end we ordered the smores dessert dish, which included banana, strawberry and regular flavored marshmallows. My only thing- they should look into playing tejano music and not reggaeton (that threw me off). read more

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This is a perfect spot for dining with the crew, family or alone. I enjoyed a quick $3 margarita and enchiladas at this cozy, clean and chill spot. Food and drinks are great. Love the bean dip and salsa as complimentary with chips. Zaniah is the perfect restaurant server extraordinaire. I will return very soon! read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Cute! - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

Came here with the wife and kid and we were pleasantly surprised by how good everything was at a reasonable price. The highlight was the beef skewers. They would have to have room temperature IQ to even consider taking those off the menu. read more

Parking: It's located in downtown Plano, where there are plenty of free parking areas available. Interior: Clean. Fairly modern. Bar and restaurant downstairs. Bar upstairs. Service: Sat at the bar - amazing service by the bartender! Food: The beef skewers and cilantro fries are a must-try! The beef skewers were juicy and flavorful. The cilantro on the fries seem to be air-fried and has a nice crunch to it. The brisket tacos were delicious as well, with the meat being tender and moist. Drinks: $6 beer rita on Saturday! The old fashioned was solid. Takeaway: Can't wait to come back! Two thumbs up! :) read more

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Urban Rio is the perfect spot for brunch, lunch or dinner. I've been here at least 10 times and the service, food and drinks never disappoint. They have various happy hour specials every day of the week (see the attached photo). Urban Rio has a large seating area and bar downstairs, and the upstairs bar seats approximately 15-20. They also have an enclosed patio area upstairs. If you're looking for a good brunch spot, you have to give this place a try, I'm attaching copies of all the menus for easy reference. read more

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The food was super good!! You get a basket of delicious tortillas with salsa and bean dip before you order. The ambiance was fun and the service was quick. Ali was our waitress and she did great!! read more

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Stopped by for Friday night dinner! Place has very good ambiance. We were promptly seated. Ordered Nacho Libre, Chicken Tinga Enchiladas $ side rio rice. Nachos were plenty for two people and had plenty of cheese and toppings. Tasted good as well! Chicken Tinga Enchilada's were good too! Only disappointment was the rio rice that came with enchiladas and side order. Rice was rough bits and tasted sub par! Waitress was nice enough to remove rio rice from our check read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Rio Rice - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

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Very good food and service. Chips and salsa came with some warm bean dip. Ordered the brisket enchiladas with queso on top. Came out quick and my tea stayed full. Will be back Very very soon. read more

Love coming to this place. Happy hour is always great! The beef skewers were great........ read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Beef Skewers an house margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

Stopped in for a margarita after dinner a a sister restaurant and was pleasantly pleased at the size of the restaurant and bar. My wife and I enjoyed a swirl margarita that had a bit too much sangria for our liking but we managed our way through it. They had a band about to come on as we were leaving so they got that going for them. We will return and have dinner in the weeks to come. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Swirl margarita - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

This was the location of a co-workers retirement lunch. It was a great location with fabulous food to celebrate her. We were in the back in a private room so we had the right ambiance for the conversation with our group of around 15. I had the stuffed avocado at the recommendation of our server and it didn't disappoint. The flavor of the chicken was a great complement to the avocado and other elements of the dish. I'm glad I had the chance to check the place out and look forward to checking it out for dinner and drinks with my husband. read more

I am the BIGGEST Urban Rio fan! From the abundant seating options, to the cheap happy hours, and you cannot forget that bean dip *chefs kiss*. The food and service always comes quick and the prices you honestly cannot beat. I'm in love with this place and you should be too! read more

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What a place, let me tell you. Every-time I come here it's the best time. The food, the atmosphere, staff, drinks, the view! It's just one of my favorite spots. Specially the upstairs. Eveyone up there is great, but gotta say the one that always makes my night better is Justin. He always gives me a good chat, quick on the refills and recommends the best food items every-time if I'm unsure of what I want. He's the main reason I like coming so often. If you haven't tried this place you need to. Don't miss out. read more

Recently dined here and overall not a good experience. Our waitress was not very friendly, brisket quesadillas were extremely oily, the soda machine was not working and it took 3 tries for me to get a "normal" soda. Only positive was the queso, it was really good! I have been here a few times over the years and this visit will likely be the last. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas

They check all the boxes and always have the varied times I have visited over the years. From prices to service to quality...all spot on good! read more

Urban Rio is a hidden gem tucked away in downtown Plano. We were impressed with service and quickly ordered our food. We started with their chicken flautas and got the house-smoked brisket tacos for dinner. My favorite was their tres leches cake drizzled with strawberry sauce and topped with fresh strawberries. Highly recommend stopping by. read more

Urban Rio Cantina & Grill - Tres Leches Cake - Tex-Mex Near Me - Plano, Texas