Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Mexican · Houston
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What to order
from the menuBirria Bowl
Braised beef, pinto beans, cilantro rice, pickled peppers & onions, fresh avocado, radishes, onion, cilantro, lime, cotija, house-made flour or corn tortillas
Featured Seasonal Specials$18.50
Big Tex Platter
Honey chipotle chicken, St. Louis pork ribs, Colorado hot link sausage, Five pepper spice potatoes, borracho beans, tangy slaw, pickled peppers & onions, jalapeño aioli, morita honey mustard, house-made flour or corn tortillas
Featured Seasonal Specials$27.95
SHISHITO RELLENO
Corn tortilla, shishito peppers, fried cheese, sautéed veggies, classic green
Taco Plates$17.95
RIO CLASSIC CHILE RELLENOS One
In-house roasted green chiles stuffed w/ cheese & sautéed veggies, choice of sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans
Rio Classic Chile Rellenos$17.50
RIO CLASSIC CHILE RELLENOS Two
In-house roasted green chiles stuffed w/ cheese & sautéed veggies, choice of sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans
Rio Classic Chile Rellenos$20.50
SPECIAL RESERVE COIN
Reserva De La Familia platino, cointreau, fresh lime
Margaritas$15.50
Mexican — food to try
1 on this menuBirria✓ On the menu · $18.50
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Here it's “Birria Bowl”.
Tacos al pastorask if they make it
Marinated pork off the spit with pineapple — the dish taquerias are judged on.
Carne asadaask if they make it
Grilled steak, chopped, with lime and onion. Simple, and hard to hide behind.
Eloteask if they make it
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Featured Seasonal Specials
- Birria BowlGFOBraised beef, pinto beans, cilantro rice, pickled peppers & onions, fresh avocado, radishes, onion, cilantro, lime, cotija, house-made flour or corn tortillas$18.50
- Shrimp NachosGFFlash-fried shrimp, refried beans, jack cheese, guacamole, caramelized pineapple pico$16.50
- Big Tex PlatterGFOHoney chipotle chicken, St. Louis pork ribs, Colorado hot link sausage, Five pepper spice potatoes, borracho beans, tangy slaw, pickled peppers & onions, jalapeño aioli, morita honey mustard, house-made flour or corn tortillas$27.95
- Chocolate MousseGFSalted caramel whipped cream, canela$8.95
Margaritas
- THE CLASSIC RIO MARGARITADine-in onlyThe legendary mixture of tequila, salt and lime, makes the world a better place. Available on the rocks or frozen. Try it +$.50 mango strawberry manberry$11.00
- MINI MARGARITADine-in only$6.50
- SIGNATURE MARGARITA FLIGHTDine-in onlyThree mini margaritas! Strawberry Frozen Big Tex Hibiscus Skinny$16.00
- BIG TEX MARGARITADine-in onlyCuervo tradicional silver, orange liqueur, fresh citrus$13.00
- BARREL-AGED BIG TEXHouse barrel-aged tequila, orange liqueur, fresh citrus$14.00
- SPECIAL RESERVE COINReserva De La Familia platino, cointreau, fresh lime$15.50
- SILVER COINHerradura silver, cointreau, fresh lime$13.00
- TITO'S ESPRESSO MARTINIKatz coffee, Marble coffee liqueur, 1921 Crema, chocolate$14.00
- FRESH JALAPEÑO MARGARITADine-in onlyCazadores reposado, orange liqueur, fresh muddled jalapeño & lime$13.00
- SKINNY MARGARITADine-in onlyGran Centenario Plata, fresh lime +Try it hibiscus-infused!$13.50
- KENDALL'S SKINNY MARGARITADine-in only818 Tequila Blanco, lime juice, simple syrup, cranberry juice$12.00
- AGAVE MARTINIDine-in onlyDon julio reposado, grand marnier, orange liqueur, fresh citrus, green olive$16.00
- MEZCAL MARGARITADine-in onlyCreyente cristalino mezcal, sal de gusano, orange liqueur, fresh citrus$13.50
Draft BeerDine-in only
- DOMESTICCoors Light$6.00
- MEXICANPacifico Modelo Especial$7.00
- CRAFTBootstrap Insane Rush IPA Wibby’s Lightshine Rasberry Lemonade Radler Bootstrap Boat Snack Hazy IPA$7.00
Bottle Beer / Can Beer
- DOMESTIC (bottle)Dine-in onlyBudweiser$6.00
- MEXICAN (bottle)Dine-in onlyCorona Corona Light Negra Modelo Dos Equis Ambar Dos Equis Lager$7.00
- CRAFT (bottle)Dine-in onlyHeineken 0.0$6.00
- MEXICAN (can)Dine-in onlyTecate$5.00
- CRAFT (can)Dine-in onlySun Cruiser Lemonade-Iced Tea Wibby’s Volksbier Vienna Amber Lager Lakefront Gluten Free Pilsner Stem Cider (rotating) High Noon Hard Seltzer Athletic IPA$7.00
- N/A$6.00
Wine / GlassDine-in only
- ROSÉ Dark Horse Rosé$7.00
- WHITE Mirrasou Pinot Grigio$8.50
- Matua Sauvignon Blanc$9.00
- Hess Chardonnay$9.50
- Freixenet Alcohol Removed Sparkling Wine$8.00
- RED Ruta 22 Malbec$8.50
- Parducci Pinot Noir$9.50
- Sterling Cabernet Sauvignon$10.50
Mocktails
- STRAWBERRY MARGARITA (mocktail)The favorite Rio strawberry margarita without the booze$9.50
- HIBISCUS SPRITZHibiscus agua fresca, soda, lemon$9.50
- "APEROL" SPRITZFreixenet alcohol removed sparkling wine, Minnonet apertivo alcohol-free$10.50
Salads & Bowls
- RIO SALADGFMixed greens, avocado, grape tomatoes, carrots, pepitas, cotija$10.50
- Grilled Chicken & Kale BowlGFCilantro lime chicken, seared kale and pinto beans, cilantro rice, avocado, pickled onions, marinated tomatoes, queso cotija$16.50
Soups
- GREEN CHILEGFOGreen chiles, sautéed chicken, house-made chicken broth, house-made flour or corn tortillas Try it with Carnitas!$7.50
- TORTILLAGFOGrilled chicken, cilantro, avocado, cotija, tortilla strips, house-made chile broth$7.50
Tostadas
- GRILLED SKIRT STEAK*GFO · GFFried flour tortilla shell, black beans, lettuce, tomato. Cheddar, guacamole$17.50
- CILANTRO-LIME CHICKENGFO · GFFried flour tortilla shell, black beans, lettuce, tomato. Jack, sour cream$15.95
- GUACAMOLE (tostada)GFO · GFFried flour tortilla shell, black beans, lettuce, tomato. Jack, cheddar$14.95
Rio Fajitas
- SKIRT STEAK* (FOR 1)GFOGrilled to Perfection Served with rice, choice of beans, grilled veggies, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, house-made flour or corn tortillas. Our signature dish since we opened!$26.95
- SKIRT STEAK* (FOR 2)GFOGrilled to Perfection Served with rice, choice of beans, grilled veggies, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, house-made flour or corn tortillas. Our signature dish since we opened!$45.95
- SKIRT STEAK* & CHICKEN COMBOGFO$24.95
- SKIRT STEAK* & CHICKEN COMBO (FOR 2)GFO$41.95
- SURF & TURF (FOR 1)GFOSkirt Steak & Shrimp$26.95
- SURF & TURF (FOR 2)GFOSkirt Steak & Shrimp$45.95
- SHRIMP (FOR 1)GFO$24.95
- SHRIMP (FOR 2)GFO$40.95
- CHICKEN (FOR 1)GFO$23.95
- CHICKEN (FOR 2)GFO$37.95
- VEGGIE (FOR 1)GFOPortabella & tomato$23.95
- VEGGIE (FOR 2)GFOPortabella & tomato$37.95
Taco Plates
- PINEAPPLE SHRIMPGFOCorn tortilla, flash-fried shrimp, apple vinegar honey slaw, caramelized pineapple pico de gallo$18.50
- SHISHITO RELLENOCorn tortilla, shishito peppers, fried cheese, sautéed veggies, classic green$17.95
- CILANTRO-LIME GRILLED CHICKENFlour tortilla, avocado salsa, onion, cilantro$16.95
- GRILLED SKIRT STEAK*Flour tortilla, morita salsa, onion, cilantro$20.50
- CARNITASGFOCorn tortilla, morita salsa, pickled onions, cilantro$16.95
Enchiladas
- SPINACHGFSautéed spinach, squash & red onion, cheese, tomatillo sauce$19.95
- CRAB & SHRIMPGFAtlantic red crab, shrimp, jack, tomatillo sauce$25.95
- SAUTÉED CHICKENGFJack, classic enchilada sauce +Try it verde with tomatillo sauce!$19.95
- CHEESE & ONIONGFClassic enchilada sauce$17.95
Burritos
- GRILLED SKIRT STEAK*GFOHouse-made flour tortilla, cheese, fresh-cut lettuce & tomato, choice of sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans$19.50
- BIRRIA BURRITOGFO$17.95
- CARNITASGFO$17.95
- SAUTÉED CHICKENGFO$17.95
- BLACK BEAN & RICEGFO$15.50
- BREAKFAST BURRITOGFOScrambled eggs, cheese$16.50
Rio Classic Chile Rellenos
- RIO CLASSIC CHILE RELLENOS OneGFIn-house roasted green chiles stuffed w/ cheese & sautéed veggies, choice of sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans$17.50
- RIO CLASSIC CHILE RELLENOS TwoGFIn-house roasted green chiles stuffed w/ cheese & sautéed veggies, choice of sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans$20.50
Lunch Specials
- QUESADILLA COMBOGFOYour choice of quesadilla & any side – Steak* | +3.00$14.50
- TACO COMBO 2 tacosGFO2 tacos + any side$12.50
- TACO COMBO 3 tacosGFO3 tacos + any side – Steak* | +1.00 per taco$14.50
Sides
- RICEGF$6.00
- BLACK BEANSGF$6.00
- REFRIED BEANSGF$6.00
- RICE AND CHOICE OF BEANSGF$6.00
- SEARED KALE & PINTO BEANSGF$6.00
- FIVE PEPPER SPICE POTATOESGF$6.00
- BORRACHO BEANSGF$6.00
Dessert
- CRISPY SOPAPILLATortilla dough, lightly fried & puffy, cinnamon, sugar Try it with Tillamook ice cream +3.95$7.50
- CHURROSServed with two dipping sauces: Mexican chocolate and dulce de leche whipped cream$7.50
- SALTED CARAMEL FLANGFCaramel whipped cream$8.00
- TILLAMOOK ICE CREAMGFVanilla Bean$4.50
- CHOCOLATE MOUSSEGFSalted caramel whipped cream, canela$8.95
Hand-Selected Tequila / Mezcal / Sotol (selected items)Dine-in only
- Cimarron (Silver Tequila)$7.00
- 1800 (Silver Tequila)$7.00
- Jose Cuervo Tradicional (Silver Tequila)$8.00
- Clase Azul (Añejo Tequila)$22.00
- Don Julio 1942$28.00
- MEZCAL - Creyente joven$12.00
- MEZCAL - Del Maguey Vida joven$13.00
- MEZCAL - Clase Azul Mezcal Durango$45.00
Ready To Drink MargaritasDine-in only
- THE CLASSIC RIO MARGARITA (RTD)The legendary mixture of tequila, salt, and lime makes the world a better place. Available on the rocks or frozen TRY IT MANGO, STRAWBERRY OR MANBERRY +.50$11.00
- THE DOUBLE CLASSIC RIO MARGARITAThe legendary mixture of tequila, salt, and lime makes the world a better place. Available on the rocks or frozen TRY IT MANGO, STRAWBERRY OR MANBERRY +1.00$22.00
- BIG TEX MARGARITA (RTD)Cuervo tradicional silver, orange liqueur, fresh citrus$13.00
- DOUBLE BIG TEX MARGARITACuervo tradicional silver, orange liqueur, fresh citrus$26.00
- RIO MARGARITA KITS - THE RIO CLASSIC MARGARITA: 5-PACK ROCKSIncludes salt & lime slices$45.00
- RIO MARGARITA KITS - THE BIG TEX MARGARITA: 5-PACK ROCKSIncludes salt & lime slices$55.00
- RIO MARGARITA KITS - THE LEGENDARY RIO MARGARITA MIX (32 oz)Our award-winning secret, now yours. Just add tequila, orange liqueur, and a good time!$13.00
Party & Catering
- DIPPING TRIO APPETIZERPint of each: Chile Con Queso, Fresh made guacamole, RIO salsa. Served with chips for dipping!$30.00
- FAJITA PACK GFOFeeds 4-6 | Mix & Match two proteins: Grilled skirt steak, grilled cilantro lime chicken, grilled marinated portabella. Served with rice, beans, chips, tortillas, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream and fajita veggies.$75.00
- BURRITO PACK GFO FEEDS 4-6Build your perfect lineup of 8 handheld burritos, ready to go! Filled with rice, black beans, cheese, pico de gallo, and green chile (veggie green for vegetarian burrito). Served with chips & salsa.$40.00
- ENCHILADA PACK GF FEEDS 4-6GFMix & Match Enchiladas Choose 4 flavors, 2 enchiladas each (8 total)$40.00
- Enchilada Trays - Chicken (Tray of 8)$28.00
- Enchilada Trays - Cheese (Tray of 8)$28.00
- Enchilada Trays - Spinach (Tray of 8)$28.00
- Enchilada Trays - Crab & Shrimp (Tray of 8)$48.00
Catering À La Carte
- RICE (Pint)GF$5.00
- RICE (Quart)GF$8.00
- BEANS (Pint)GF$5.00
- BEANS (Quart)GF$8.00
- GREEN CHILE (8 oz)regular, spicy or veggie$2.50
- GREEN CHILE (Pint)regular, spicy or veggie$6.00
- GREEN CHILE (Quart)regular, spicy or veggie$10.00
- SALSA (Pint)Served with chips$7.00
- SALSA (Quart)Served with chips$14.00
- ATOMICA (8 oz)Served with chips$5.00
- ATOMICA (Pint)Served with chips$9.00
- ATOMICA (Quart)Served with chips$18.00
- DOZEN TORTILLAS GFOGFOHouse-made flour or corn$4.00
17011 Sunshine St, Houston, TX, 77049
