Rio Grande - Denver

Rio Grande - Denver reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 21, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great experience at the Rio, as always. Love having the patio to enjoy dinner and drinks during COViD.
   

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   Warren

   Denver3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on August 8, 2020

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Have frequented the Rio for years. Recently during Covid I have been making reservations as I understand it makes it easier for restaurants to utilize limited seating. I also understand seating requests can not always be honored. On this visit I did make a request for a particular table indoors, or if not available a booth. When we arrived I stated we had made a reservation I also saw that the table we requested was occupied, which was fine. The young woman at the host stand surely was able to see the requests on her screen, but instead of acknowledging those requests mumbled she could seat us on the patio, or by way of pointing a table in the middle of the dining room. A person with any skills would have offered alternatives....I see you made a seating request, but we don't have those tables available right now, or those tables are not available at the moment, but you're welcome to wait. I also would be willing to bet that none of the people seated at any of the tables requested had made a reservation. If that was the case the front door should be looking ahead at reservations and hold one of the requested tables for a person who always makes a reservation, always keeps the reservation and arrives on time for that reservation. The way in which the situation was handled at the front desk tainted the entire experience. I also feel the service this visit was somewhat curt, which normally isn't the case. As I said earlier I've been coming to the Rio for years. We would drive from Denver to Fort Collins to eat there when they first opened. There have always been ups and downs with them over the years with food. Recently we primarily go to the Denver Rio. Over the past few years the food has often been over salted and generally inconsistent. One time it's great the next time not so much. The only thing that has always remained a constant are the Margaritas. All this aside In hopes of past experiences there we will continue to be patrons.
   

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   michellewest VIP

   Denver20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 8, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always great service and great food! Outdoor dining is a plus!
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on August 7, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   It was good and everything we were expecting.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Denver2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on August 4, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant inside was pretty empty but I think they were keeping everyone outside for the most part. Despite it being empty inside, business (service and kitchen) was pretty slow. We still enjoyed ourselves and loved our margaritas. I had 3 tacos and found myself still hungry after. Especially with how much tequila is in the margaritas (or what seems like it), I think they should offer sides with the tacos such as rice and beans just to make it more of a meal. Great to be outside and enjoy the evening, though.
   

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   AnthonyO

   Denver6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on August 2, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We really enjoyed the food and the staff at the Rio, the Rio is a great little oasis from the rest of Denver.
   

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   PAMELAE

   Denver1 review

   5.0

   Dined on July 31, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Great place for happy hour, prices are reasonable & food was delicious.
   

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   Laura VIP

   Denver19 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on July 30, 2020

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Great night out at the RIO. Same GREAT patio as always. Good food and drinks as usual there. They accepted the passport book before it expired (it expired on 7/31). Manager needed to fix the bill, and she did it and was nice about it. We'll be back.
   

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   joannac

   Denver4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on July 28, 2020

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Margaritas are always amazing. Spinach enchiladas were the best. Salsa is fresh with just the right amount of spice.
   

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    DANAQ

    Denver3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 26, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Awesome food. Awesome service. Awesome location. Always a favorite!!
    

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