Rio Grande - Ft. Collins

4.4 (175)

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

143 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Hot spot
Lively

Delicious Tex Mex and Margaritas - in our completely renovated restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins! Now open for dine-in service as well as food and margs takeout. Whether you're coming in to unwind and dine with us, bringing food home for the family or just grabbing some margs for a fun night at home, the Fort Collins Rio is a delicious escape.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex, Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 224-5428
Website
https://riograndemexican.com/locations/fort-collins/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We can accommodate groups from 30-200 for everything from birthdays to business meetings in the Agave Room, located above the restaurant.

Location
143 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Neighborhood
Fort Collins
Cross street
College
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are located a half block east of the Mason/Mountain MAX stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

Guacamole - Small$4.95
hand-smashed avocado mixed with pico de gallo, cilantro, and cotija
Guacamole - Large$9.50
hand-smashed avocado mixed with pico de gallo, cilantro, and cotija
Chile Con Queso$8.95
Classic cheese blend mixed with pico de gallo
Shrimp Diabla$13.50
Peel-and-eat wild-caught shrimp, chile de arbol dipping sauce
Crispy Jalapeno Caps$7.95
Fried jalapenos, poblano ranch dipping sauce, fresh-cut veggies
B.A.P. Carnitas Nachos$18.00
Big-A$$ Plate of nachos to get the party started. Black beans, jack, pico de gallo, carnitas, Mexican-style crema, BBQ sauce, escabeche (serves 4 - 6)
Queso Fundido$9.95
Jack cheese, roasted poblano rajas, mushrooms. caramelized onions, house-made flour tortillas

Salad

Side Caesar Salad$4.95
Avocado, pickled onion, grape tomatoes, cotija
Caesar Salad$10.95
Avocado, pickled onion, grape tomatoes, cotija
Side Rio Salad$4.95
Mixed greens, avocado, grape tomatoes, carrots, pepitas, cotija, tortilla strips
Rio Salad$10.95
Mixed greens, avocado, grape tomatoes, carrots, pepitas, cotija, tortilla strips

Soup

Green Chile- Bowl$6.95
Green chiles, sauteed chicken, house-made broth
Tortilla- Bowl$6.95
Cilantro, avocado, cotija, tortilla strips, house-made veggie broth
Black Bean$6.95
Poblano rajas, onions, tomatoes, cotija, avocado, house-made veggie broth

Burritos

Grilled Steak Burrito$13.50
House-made tortilla, cheese, fresh-cut lettuce & tomato, choice of sauce
Sauteed Chicken$12.95
House-made tortilla, cheese, fresh-cut lettuce & tomato, choice of sauce
Braised Pork$12.95
House-made tortilla, cheese, fresh-cut lettuce & tomato, choice of sauce
Black Bean$11.50
House-made tortilla, cheese, fresh-cut lettuce & tomato, choice of sauce
Breakfast$12.50
House-made tortilla, scrambled egg, jack, fresh-cut lettuce & tomato, choice of sauce

Nachos

Rio Nachos$10.95
Black beans, jack, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapenos, escabeche

Fajitas

Steak$20.95
GRILLED TO PERFECTION. Rice, black beans, grilled veggies, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Chicken$18.95
GRILLED TO PERFECTION. Rice, black beans, grilled veggies, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Shrimp$23.50
GRILLED TO PERFECTION. Rice, black beans, grilled veggies, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Portabella & Squash$18.95
GRILLED TO PERFECTION. Rice, black beans, grilled veggies, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Fajita Combo - Steak & Portabella$25.95
GRILLED TO PERFECTION. Rice, black beans, grilled veggies, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortillas
Fajita Combo - Chicken & Texas Sausage$23.95
GRILLED TO PERFECTION. Rice, black beans, grilled veggies, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, flour tortillas

Tacos

1 for $4, 3 for $11, 6 for $20

Baja fish$4.00
Corn tortillas, cabbage, Mexican-style crema, Valentina hot sauce
Shishito Relleno$4.00
Corn tortilla, fired cheese, shishito peppers, classic green salsa
Grilled Steak$4.00
Flour tortillas, smoky tomatillo salsa, onion, cilantro, lime
Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken$4.00
Flour tortillas, avocado salsa, onion, cilantro, lime
Beer-Braised Carnitas$4.00
Flour tortillas, smoky tomatillo salsa, pickled onion, cilantro
Featured$4.00

Quesadillas

Grilled Steak$11.50
House-made tortilla stuffed with onion, serrano peppers, jack, Mexican spices, and pico de gallo, guac, sour cream on the side
Grilled Chicken$10.50
House-made tortilla stuffed with carmelized onion, poblano and red peppers, jack, and pico de gallo, guac, sour cream on the side
Grilled Veggie$9.50
House-made tortilla stuffed with red & green bell peppers, onion, salsa negra, jack, cheddar, and pico de gallo, guac, sour cream on the side

Rellenos

Rio Classic Chile Rellenos- One$11.95
In-house roasted green chiles stuffed w/ cheese & sauteed veggies, lightly fried, choice of sauce. Served with black beans and rice
Rio Classic Chile Rellenos- Two$14.95
In-house roasted green chiles stuffed w/ cheese & sauteed veggies, lightly fried, choice of sauce. Served with black beans and rice

Enchiladas

Crab & Shrimp$15.95
Atlantic red crab, shrimp, jack, tomatillo sauce with rice and black beans
Spinach$13.95
Sauteed spinach, squash and red onion, cheese, tomatillo sauce with rice and black beans
Sauteed Chicken$13.95
Jack, classic, enchilada sauce with rice and black beans
Cheese & Onion$12.95
Classic enchilada sauce with rice and black beans

Reviews

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4.4

(175)

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

175 Reviews

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Woodswoman Gold
Denver52 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We have been going to the Rio since it opened more than 30+ years ago. The food is always dependably good, sometimes really delicious. Changes over the years since Stevo and Andre began,, but the margs are still delicious, the chili con queso is still creamy yummy, the Chili rellenos have gotten HUGE and delicious, etc. The queso verduras were our favorite appetizer, since my "over 40" children were small. The manager SAYS queso fundito is the same, and it is ALMOST the same, but there aren't enough mushrooms and onions in the new dish. The sopapillas are the BEST of any restaurant I have ever tried. In fact we don't bother to order them anywhere else . . . although we're disappointed you have decided to get rid of the agave honey . . . can't understand that. I hope you bring it back. Overall, we still love the place, though we're getting too old for the NOISE and chaos when it's busy, and it's always busy. We had a very good waiter this last time, and typically do, no matter who it is. We will always be back.
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NicoleP
Denver1 review
2.0
Dined on November 24, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
We made a reso and requested a booth, but were put in a table in the middle of the walkway and a booth sat open right next to us for most of our meal. That was really disappointing since we were celebrating a big anniversary that night and had people in from out of town.
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NLOpenTable
San Francisco7 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My reservation was necessary on this very busy night! Nevertheless, the meal arrived in a timely fashion and was delicious! Was a great choice for a friends night out.
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MattG
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a party of 5 with baby, and they gave us plenty of space. They also put us in a corner, which I appreciated so our baby wouldn't bother anyone if he decided to cry. Server was polite and open to offering suggestions when asked. Great time and on par with how Rio usually is.
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SusanS
Saskatoon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great fun atmosphere. The best margaritas and great Mexican fare. A favourite place when visiting Fort Collins, CO.
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KarenD Gold
Denver10 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant in Fort Collins - best tequila drinks, good food, amazing patio. Good for families, couples, large groups or small.
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Julie Gold
Chicago191 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 5, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat at a booth in the bar for late lunch and happy hour. Mark and Luke were our bartender/server team. They are awesome. Best food, best margaritas and hands down the best service.
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ihorn
Seattle30 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 31, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This place was packed, so I'm glad I had a reservation. There was a long wait, so service was not overly speedy. Servers were friendly, upbeat, and handled my bill quickly at the table when I was done.
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JudithG
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined on August 30, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
LOVE RIO GRANDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. We were there to celebrate a 45th anniversary, and Rio was what we wanted. Certainly not let down. Good food, good service, and good company.
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RonBurns
Phoenix3 reviews
2.0
Dined on August 14, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
When our tacos were served cold we told the waitress and she said, "If you want, I can go put them under the heat lamp to warm them up". Without good food and well trained servers, what else can a quality restaurant offer?
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex, Mexican
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Wed 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(970) 224-5428
Website
https://riograndemexican.com/locations/fort-collins/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We can accommodate groups from 30-200 for everything from birthdays to business meetings in the Agave Room, located above the restaurant.

Location
143 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Neighborhood
Fort Collins
Cross street
College
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are located a half block east of the Mason/Mountain MAX stop.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

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Rio Grande - Ft. Collins

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Appetizers

Guacamole - Small$4.95

Guacamole - Large$9.50

Chile Con Queso$8.95

Shrimp Diabla$13.50

Crispy Jalapeno Caps$7.95

B.A.P. Carnitas Nachos$18.00

Queso Fundido$9.95

Salad

Side Caesar Salad$4.95

Caesar Salad$10.95

Side Rio Salad$4.95

Rio Salad$10.95

Soup

Green Chile- Bowl$6.95

Tortilla- Bowl$6.95

Black Bean$6.95

Burritos

Grilled Steak Burrito$13.50

Sauteed Chicken$12.95

Braised Pork$12.95

Black Bean$11.50

Breakfast$12.50

Nachos

Rio Nachos$10.95

Fajitas

Steak$20.95

Chicken$18.95

Shrimp$23.50

Portabella & Squash$18.95

Fajita Combo - Steak & Portabella$25.95

Fajita Combo - Chicken & Texas Sausage$23.95

Tacos

Baja fish$4.00

Shishito Relleno$4.00

Grilled Steak$4.00

Cilantro-Lime Grilled Chicken$4.00

Beer-Braised Carnitas$4.00

Featured$4.00

Quesadillas

Grilled Steak$11.50

Grilled Chicken$10.50

Grilled Veggie$9.50

Rellenos

Rio Classic Chile Rellenos- One$11.95

Rio Classic Chile Rellenos- Two$14.95

Enchiladas

Crab & Shrimp$15.95

Spinach$13.95

Sauteed Chicken$13.95

Cheese & Onion$12.95

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable