Casa Rio
| Address: | 430 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA |
| Phone: | +1 210-225-6718 |
| Site: | casa-rio.com |
| Rating: | 3.7 |
| Working: | 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–10PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–11PM 11AM–10PM |
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Jessica Prieto
I was told that this was the best Mexican restaurant on Riverwalk. Im on the fence. The restaurant has a very nice ambience and setting. The tables right along the Riverwalk have a great view. I waited about 25 minutes for a table but it wasnt a big deal. I was able to get a drink from the outside bar while I waited. They text you and call you when your table is ready and text you a link so that you can check on where you are in line for a table. I thought that was really cool feature. I ordered a combination plate with an enchilada and chalupa. The food was ok. My disappointment was that everything was slathered in chili sauce (or chile con carne?). I guess Im used to more authentic Mexican food with fresh pepper enchilada sauce or tomatillo salsa. I did wait a very long time for my bill so that was a little frustrating but the waitstaff has iPads (or something similar or something similar) with a credit card swiper and you can pay right at your table. That was great so I didnt need to wait longer for them to run my card and bring me back the bill to sign. I would totally recommend if you are up for Tex Mex which I guess was my fault for not realizing that this restaurant was Tex Mex. No fault of theirs, Im sure lots of people really love this place. I would come back but probably order something else. I would like to sit on the Riverwalk if it isnt too hot. Good bar, had great drinks. The staff was friendly. I really dont have too much negative to say other than I didnt love the food.
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Maryl Ingram
Can I give negative stars???? (-*****)!!!!! We dined at 4pm on a Tuesday. The salsa was soup!!! Literally so liquid that it could not be scooped with the paper-thin sugary tortillas!!! Yes, you read that correctly... Sugary!!! I dont know if its a ploy to distinguish themselves from other "Mexican" restraunts or if some idiot confused the salt & sugar shakers. (My apologies to Mexicans & Mexican restaurateurs everywhere for having to use this generalization). I am about as gringo as they come & I could make better refried beans... Drunk... In my sleep!!!!! Seriously, straight from a can. And the "guacamole" (at least Im assuming thats what it was supposed to be??!!) EW!! No flavor, horrible texture. And why bother put the Taco Bell taco sauce on it??? There is nothing, I repeat Nothing that could save that hot mess. And if your service is going to be that slow, For The Love Of God, have comfortable chairs!!!!! At least the tea wasnt instant... Oh, dont get me wrong, it wasnt fresh either. But at least it was real, brewed (at some point yesterday) tea... Unlike anything else I forced down my throat. And if allll this isnt bad enough, I was hungry!! Im talking full on stomach chewing on backbone Hungry. Usually that would bias an opinion towards the positive. Nope. Not this place. Nothing redeeming about.... Wait!!! They have pretty table umbrellas. That is all. Buy a postcard & keep on walking!!!!
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Fluffysheep07
When arriving to reserve a table, the hostess staff made it clear that my family coming here to celebrate mi abuelas 90th birthday was an unwelcome burden. She was too tired to walk further so we tried to make the best of the situation. The waiter Jorge made a solid attempt at service but it was obvious that he has been overworked. Our drink orders were all waters and 1 beer and it was still messed up. Bless his exhausted heart. We ordered guacamole which turned out to be mashed unseasoned avocados with NO other ingredients like tomato, onion, cilantro etc. Disappointing to say the least. Then I received my fajitas. My cold, undercooked fajitas that were served not on a sizzling skillet plate but a ceramic plate. Then after promising to bring mi abuela a complimentary flan with a candle for her birthday, they forgot and just brought the check. I understand them wanting to simply hurry us out since it was now past their closing hours but I asked if they were going to skip out on the flan they promised her if they could at least wish her a happy birthday and say something nice to her. He initially refused saying they werent prepared to say anything nice that but was okay with wishing her a happy birthday as we were leaving. Jorge, bless your heart, you did your best. Your management simply overworks you and this was not your fault.
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Damion Wright
There was a gentleman on the riverboat tour that recommended this place, not only did he recommend it, he said that it was the most consistent Mexican food restaurant on the river walk. Please allow me to add my two cents. Chips and salsa: Average, this is expected at any Mexican food establishment. Service: Nothing to call home about. The gentleman was cordial, however; you know this guy has the potential to make a nice chunk of change if he tries to "wow" his customers. Meal: I got the large Mexican combo. Yes it was a pretty good portion and the food was good. Nothing to call home about, but definitely edible. I had ONE hard struggle, this place didnt have any hot sauce. What is a Mexican establishment without hot sauce, or even hot salsa!! They offered me Tabasco sauce - LAME! If I wanted Tabasco sauce I would go to Village Inn and order a breakfast burrito! Drinks: I ordered a large top shelf margarita - notice how I said "a" margarita. It was not good and it cost $11. So between them not having hot salsa and offering Tabasco and then the lame margarita. I would like to give them a three stars however; the average service, the mediocre meal, and the lame margarita. 2.5 stars........ I would love to give more, but I have been to some KILLER Mexican restaurants and this one just didnt make the cut.
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A Private User
If it wasnt for those colorful umbrellas, I am fully confident that this place would be long gone out of business. I made the mistake of taking my gf here for lunch on 5/21/12. As soon as we sat down, the waitor rudely asked me what I wanted. (Can i look at the menu first??) He clearly did not want to be working that day. He had a big band-aid on his neck covering a tattoo...not the kinda guy that makes you feel good about handing him a credit card. The staff stared at us with creep looks on their faces. I ordered some guacamole while we looked over the menu. A short time later, the waitor again rudely slapped a tiny white bowl (normally used to put butter in) on the table n walked away. This was the sorriest excuse for guacamole i have ever seen! It had nothing in it. No lemon, no cilantro,no tomato, no onions....it looked like just smeared green toothpaste. It didnt even taste like avocado (yea we risked it and actually tasted it lol) We asked for the check, paid cash n left. If the guacamole was that dismal, I wont even risk ordering anything else. Anyone who has ever dined at a GOOD Mexican restaurant knows that they make the guacamole right in front of you with fresh veggies. This place is a joke! A tourist attraction because of those colorful umbrellas....NOTHING MORE!
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joe bob
My experience at Casa Rio was definitely unforgettable, and not in the good way. Ive been sitting on my toilet for the past 3 hours and not to mention the 5 times where I visited the restroom there too. So let me start off by telling you the appetizers, first off, you are welcomed with "fresh salsa" that has more water in it than Shreks swamp and stale chips. Then, you are offered with some Sierra Mist aka peasant Sprite or you can get some ozarka water (tap water). Also, not to mention that by the time I arrived at this "restaurant " my ice had already melted, so no need to get me water. Next, the salad I was given had no taste to it, literally all they did was cut up some tomatoes, throw it on the plate amd call it Pico de Gallo. After this outstanding salad I was welcomed with my taco, yeah pretty much all they did was combined the stale chips into a shell, take my "salad" and combine them into one whole pile of garbage. Oh yeah, and dont even try to get their enchiladas, this trash is a red tortilla with Kraft cheese melted on it. I would rather fish out of the riverwalk and eat whatever I caught, smh, oh yeah and Im still on the toilet.
