Casual Mexican restaurant serving traditional meals & margaritas in a contemporary setting.
Carrie Luther
Another great margarita and to go order on a Saturday afternoon. It was Dia de los Muertos and some decorations at the bar and festive ballon’s. True Blue Margarita ordered and sipped on while order was being prepared, I think the blue is my favorite at this establishment so far! They will give you a to go cup, as the margaritas are monstrous! I was greeted immediately upon entering and seated myself, drink and to go order both taken promptly. Short wait time for to go order, I do like to have the salsa and chips with the margarita but that came with the to go order this trip. I do think the tortillas were a bit stale this order. I ended up using the salsa with the quesadilla. Great quesadilla wish it came with sour cream, I would love to add jalapeños as well next trip. Supreme Enchiladas good as well, I prefer the chicken. Good amount of food for the price. The portion was plenty to share. I need to remember to add the Guac! I think the dinner meals should add the guacamole with order but I’ll be sure to order next trip! Bon appetit!
… moreAlex Oris.
This is a very nice and cozy restaurant. My wife and I normally go there for their tortilla chips with beer. The sauce is just the perfect amount of heat in it. This time I ordered a dish that was recommended by the waiter. I wanted something with meat and cheese and full of flavor. And I wasn’t disappointed (minus saltiness, not to my liking, thus 4 stars). Initially my wife didn’t want to have a main course but after sampling mine, she actually ordered exactly the same dish. The saltiness was a “bull’s eye” to her liking. We enjoyed the atmosphere. My wife’s Margarita was also perfectly balanced.
Overall, very solid place to go to for good quality Mexican food.
Thank you!
… moreAlrity
A True Taste of Mexico!
From the moment you step inside, this restaurant feels genuinely authentic, transporting you straight to Mexico. The food is nothing short of fantastic – truly authentic flavors that sing on your palate. Every dish was hot, fresh, and utterly delicious. The service was also top-notch, and attentive without being intrusive. And let’s not forget the drinks! Their margaritas were, of course, a highlight, perfectly crafted and utterly enjoyable. If you’re looking for a truly authentic Mexican culinary experience, look no further – this place is a gem!
… moreJohn De santis
“Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant – excellent experience! The food and service were top-notch, making for a wonderful dining experience. However, I do have one suggestion: be cautious when ordering the double fajita. While the portion is slightly larger than the regular, the price is double. In my opinion, it’s better value to order two single fajitas – you’ll pay only a few dollars extra, but you’ll get two full portions. Worth considering if you’re looking to get the most bang for your buck. Overall, Rio Grande is a great spot for delicious Mexican food and great service!”
… moreLexi Chipules
Absolutely delicious! One of the best tacos I’ve had in Syracuse, I can’t believe I didn’t come here sooner. The margarita was large and delicious. The rice and beans were a bit underwhelming and lacking flavor, but the birria tacos made up for it. Their house salsa is also very tasty.
… moreAbraham Almagrabi
We were driving to some other place, but noticed this restaurant and thought we might give it a shot. First thing I noticed was there was no friendly welcome, no smiles and a lot of staring at us. Not sure if they’ve ever seen a Middle Eastern couple before, but the way we were consistently looked at felt like we just drove into a weird city in Mexico. Never experienced this in any restaurant I’ve visited before. After some waiting, a server provided the nachos and salsa and that was pretty good – though the salsa was not spicy at all – which I was expecting.
We ordered the beef and chicken fajita, cheese steak, and the Mexican pizza for our kid. The food came in nice and hot. The beef and chicken were well spiced. However, the rice on both plates was bland and need some salt and pepper to add some flavor. The cheese steak was good, but the tortilla was drowned in cheese from the outside and made it a bit hard to eat. The ground beef in the pizza was good, but may also need more flavor. One thing I noticed was the service improved a bit throughout meal, but I hope they started it well.
Overall, it was an okay experience. The food was good, but the service needs to be much improved, and servers/hosts need to do better. Not sure if I’ll give it another try, frankly.
… moreFaith Dennis
I’ve been here multiple times and they never miss. The food is delicious and hot every time. Their lunch prices are amazing
… moreClark
I tried their fajitas, and the sizzling platter arrived hot and full of vibrant flavors—tender beef, crisp vegetables, and perfectly seasoned. The sides, especially the guacamole and rice, complemented the meal nicely. The atmosphere was lively and festive, and the service was friendly and attentive. If you’re in the mood for a delicious Mexican meal, Rio Grande is definitely a place to check out!
… moreAngelique Ortiz-Kane
I’ve been to this restaurant twice – once for a late lunch and once around dinner time. Both times, the service was outstanding and the food was perfection!!!
During the lunch time visit the restaurant was fairly empty. The service was pretty quick, and we did not wait very long at all for our meals.
During the dinner time visit the restaurant was pretty full. We didn’t have to wait for a table for 8 people, but the majority of the tables were full. Even with a full restaurant, the service was quick and the food came out very fast.
Both times, I ordered Carnitas. They were so good the first time that I wanted them again.
The Coca-Cola there is very good too.
The staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean and festive. The bathroom is very roomy (big enough for a wheelchair).
… moreBetty Lou
I’ve had several DoorDash pickups here each time it just smelled so good I had to try it out. Finally sat down for a meal here with the family and we were very impressed. Going to be a new frequent spot for us! Bonus, my daughter and I swooned over the Churros, so good!
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