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IS MEXICAN FOOD HEALTHY? For some, “healthy Mexican food” sounds like an oxymoron, but  the truth is it’s pretty simple to eat tasty and healthy Tex Mex, especially at the Rio. We like to say that we offer craveable, guilty indulgences that folks expect, as well as a lot of healthier alternatives for those who are watching what they eat. How to Eat Healthy at the Rio Our menu can [...]

ALL ABOUT CHILE RELLENOS - A CLASSIC RIO DISH The origin story of the Chile Relleno is one steeped in Mexican lore. However, one thing we can claim with certainty is that they are a Rio staple and a beloved one at that.  Relleno in English means stuffed and if you’re curious to know what is in a chile relleno - it is typically a pepper (often Poblanos or Anaheims) filled with cheese. [...]

FUN FACTS ABOUT MARGARITAS If we had a dollar for every time we’ve been asked to share the Rio Grande margarita recipe we’d be offering meals for free (hint: no, it does not include Everclear!). Our Classic Rio margarita recipe is top secret, but there are a lot of margarita facts that we’d be happy to share with our fellow marg enthusiasts! Where did the margarita recipe come from? The [...]

EATING GLUTEN FREE AT RIO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT We often get asked if the Rio offers gluten-free Mexican food and the answer is YES! We pride ourselves on being gluten aware and made big shifts to our menu back in 2018 to be more gluten friendly. Namely, we swapped the glutinous flours used for thickening sauces and batters for a gluten free option. This change made it easy to order most of [...]

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT JALAPEÑO MARGARITA One of the hottest trends in tequila cocktails and Mexican cuisine is a spicy margarita. These margaritas are the perfect choice for all you heat lovers wanting to add a nice kick to your cocktail order. At the Rio, we offer a fresh Jalapeño Margarita to satisfy this craving.  The Jalapeño Margarita recipe is fairly simple. All you need is tequila, citrus, jalapeños, simple syrup, [...]

HOW TO EAT VEGAN AT A MEXICAN RESTAURANT Eating vegan at a Mexican restaurant like the Rio can be easy. You just need to know what and how to order! DOES THE RIO HAVE A VEGAN MENU? Our vegan menu includes plant-based twists on classic Rio favorites, including appetizers, entrees, salads, and sides. Start your meal off with our famous chips, salsa and guacamole (hold the cotija cheese). Then follow up with [...]

Tex Mex at the Rio: What is it? What makes it special? Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant has been serving Colorado its own brand of handmade Tex Mex fare since 1986. WHAT IS TEX MEX? Tex Mex food is a uniquely American style of cuisine that originates with the Tejano people of Texas, featuring dishes rooted in traditional Mexican cooking blended with ingredients available to and beloved by Texans. With a focus [...]