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As you know, we’re big fans of tequila – the spirit itself and the city in Mexico. Every year, we take our MargMob winners to Tequila, Mexico for a few days to learn all about the spirit of the Rio. We’ve been visiting and inspired by this Mexican city for well over 30 years and…

Did you know that Rio has a loyalty rewards program? It’s called MargMob, and you get a free Classic Rio margarita when you sign up! Every dollar spent earns you 1 point. And for every 150 points, enjoy a free Classic Rio marg! How it Works You can sign up for our loyalty program on…

And ANY reason is a good reason to celebrate. Given the brutal winter we all just had, just celebrating Cinco de Mayo isn’t going to cut it this year. Spring is finally here. Flowers are popping. The Rio patio is in full effect. Yes, there are tons of holidays and events happening in May. Ahem…

  Join us this Tuesday, April 30th, for a free Herradura Tequila Tasting from 6.30-8pm! RSVP by calling the Denver Rio at 303-623-5432. We are suggesting a $5 donation to the Denver Rescue Mission! To learn more, check out our Facebook event.

We all know that Tequila is the Spirit of the Rio, but did you know that your favorite Tex-Mex spot also ages its own tequila?  We sat down with Paul Sisson, the Bar Manager at the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant in Fort Collins, to ask him all about the barrel-aged Tequila at Rio and beyond.  …

Wednesday, April 17th from 6p-9p Join us for a killer party in Boulder! Back in action like never before, our location at 1101 Walnut Street is fully renovated and we are ready to celebrate with you! From a living breathing wall to a brand spanking new bar that’s just as alive, no detail has been…

We all know tequila is a necessity when it comes to creating Colorado’s best margarita, but as “the Spirit of the Rio” it is so much more to us than just a margarita ingredient. The Rio carries over 60 different tequilas — all hand-selected and tested by the leadership team (it’s a tough job). Our…

  March 1st – 14th We’re firm believers in supporting our local community – we donate to local charities, buy from local producers, and host fundraisers – which is why we LOVE participating in Great Plates of Downtown! Great Plates is a celebration of the Downtown dining community and highlights restaurants offering $25 dinner specials….

Every Day is Margarita Day at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant! Who doesn’t love a good margarita? Friday, February 22nd is one of our favorite days of the year, National Margarita Day! We’ve been known to have some damn good margs over the years (eh hem, voted Best Margarita by Boulder Weekly for 13 years and…

For its 15th year, Visit Denver is hosting the annual Denver Restaurant Week to celebrating dining in The Mile High City for 10-days starting on February 22nd.  Hundreds of restaurants in the Denver area are offering multi-course dinners for a flat fee of $25, $35, or $45 and the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant in LoDo…