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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill


4.0 of 5 stars 29 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 471 E Saint George Blvd, St. George, UT 84770-2958
  • (435) 656-0200

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5 of 5 stars
chocolatelover3
17 Nov 2009

Please don't write a review about this place unless you've at least tried there salsa fresca. Absolute necessity. This place is over 45 minutes from our house, but we manage to make it there at least once a week to stock the fridge. The roast beef is the best., If you are looking for fine dining than I can't imagine... more

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2 of 5 stars
New York City and LA
10 Jan 2009

We live in LA and maybe are spoiled by way of great Mexican food, so this was really mediocre. Obviously a very popular spot , it was full of families and children, the set-up is like a cafeteria and you do get gigantic portions, the only problem is the food is so bland, I had to ask for jalapenos just... more

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4 of 5 stars
Alameda, California
21 Nov 2008

Like many other TA reviewers, I found this Mexican restaurant to be fast, cheap, and good eating. I'd recommend the taco salad w/ pork and order the special house dressing. I would pass on the mango/papaya drink which tasted more like lemonade. We were first timers but found the folks helpful. We went on a week night and near closing... more

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5 of 5 stars
utah
8 Nov 2008

Cafe rio is definatley bomb sauce! If you wnat some tasy mexican in your face hit it up for sure! Because DANG SON it makes duragos look like a piece of jello on a surfboard in north dakota in the spring time. go there! more

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3 of 5 stars
Brigham City, UT
15 Oct 2008

I do like this place. In my opinion, the forerunner to these beach mex places is "El Super Burrito" in the Bay Area. It is very good for lunch but dinner,,, not so much. I do recomend it for lunch. more

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3 of 5 stars
Washington, Utah
4 Oct 2008

We've eaten several times at Cafe Rio and, while our experiences have been okay, we haven't felt the same excitement as many other locals who frequent it. Cafe Rio is one of at least four quick-Mex restaurants in St. George (Durangos, Bajio, Pachanga's are others). The portion size at each of these is best described as "huge," so don't go... more

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3 of 5 stars
amiableone
28 Aug 2008

Expect plastic plates and self-service. The food was decent though. It would be a different place if they had real plates and attentive service. It was a notch above Taco Bell or Del Taco to me. more

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5 of 5 stars
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
26 Jul 2008

Cafe Rio is an excellent choice in St.George, Utah for Mexican food. My wife and I were given a recommendation by some friends who have been to this location in the past. Since the reviews on Trip advisor were very solid(and pet friendly too), it was worthy of a visit. The first positive sign was the very busy and crowded... more

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, California
25 May 2008

They say they have "no freezer and no microwave on the premesis." That means everything is really, really fresh. They do have hand made tortillas and huge bins of fresh tomatoes and limes on display. We had the taco salad with beef (on a flat tortilla, not a shell bowl a la gringo style). It was light and delicious. We... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
25 May 2008

Awesome, fresh, delicious! My favorite restaurant in St. George. Go for the pork salad more

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Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Address

471 E Saint George Blvd, St. George, UT 84770-2958
Tel: (435) 656-0200
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.