Appetizers
Queso Dip
$6.00
+Beef $2, +Beans $1, +Rice $1
Cantina Dip
$7.00
+Grilled Chicken or Steak $2, +Shrimp or Chipotle $3, +Chorizo $3, +Any 3 $6
Guacamole Dip
$6.00
Guacamole Cesero
$9.00
Grilled Shrimp
$8.00
Spicy Shrimp Scampi
$10.00
Fresh shrimp, garlic butter, & crushed red pepper.
Papas Locas
$12.00
French fries, steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, pico de gallo, cheese dip, & sour cream.
Elotes
$4.00
Corn cob, lime mayonnaise, cotija cheese, & chile pepper.
Quesadillas
$5.00
+ Shredded Chicken $1, + Ground Beef $1, + Bean $1, + Steak $2, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Shrimp $3
Chicken Wings
$14.00
Celey, Carrots, Ranch, Buffalo, Bbq, or lemon Pepper.
Nachos
$7.00
+ Shredded Chicken $1, + Ground Beef $1, + Bean $1, + Steak $2, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Shrimp $3, +Cantina Style (on any nachos) lettuce, tomato, sour cream, & guacamole
Macho
$12.00
Steak, Bacon, Fried Jalapenos, Pico de Gallo, & Sour cream.
Rio
$12.00
Grilled Chicken, Chorizo, Onion, Pico de Gallo, & Sour Cream
Fajita
$12.00
Salads
Ensalada De Cantina
$8.00
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cheese, & Choice Dressings...........+ Grilled Chicken or Steak $2, + Shrimp $3, + Fish $3, + Scallops $3, + Jumbo Shrimp $5
Taco Salad
$10.00
Crispy Flour Tortilla, Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Cheese, & Guacamole.
Rio Wedge
$8.00
Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Special House Chipotle Dressing.
Soups
Sopa De Pollo
$11.00
Homemade Soup, Bone in Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots, Corn Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Mexican Rice, Pico De Gallo, Avocado, & Corn Tortillas.
Caldo De Rez
$11.00
Chunked Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, Corn, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Cabbage, Onions, Cilantro, & Corn Tortillas.
Pozole
$11.00
Mexican Soup (Cow Stomach, Red Pepper Base not spicy) & Hand Made Tortillas.
Menudo
$11.00
Mexican Soup (Cow Stomach, Red Pepper Base) & Hand Made Tortillas.
Caldo De Camaron
$11.00
Guajillo Based Soup, Carrots, Potatoes, Shrimp, Tostadas, & Sour Cream.
Add To Any Soup
+ Fish/ Pescado $2, + Octopus/ Pulpo $2, + 7 Mares Style $3 (Baby Octopus, Clams, Squid Rings, & Shrimp.
Desserts
Sopapillas
$4.00
Fried Flour Tortilla, Ice Cream, Honey, & Cinnamon.
Flan
$4.00
Mexican Custard.
Fried Ice Cream
$5.00
Topped with Chocolate & Strawberries.
Chocolate Taco
$3.00
Waffle Cone Filled with Vanilla & Dipped in Chocolate.
Virgin Daquiri
$5.00
Pina Colada, Peach, Strawberry or Lime.
Churros
$4.00
Milkshake
$5.00
Tacos
GRINGO
$3.00
Hard Taco, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese
CANTINA
$4.00
Soft Flour Tortilla, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese, Sour Cream
MEXICAN
$4.00
Handmade Corn Tortilla, Onions, Cilantro, Lime, Cucumber, Radishes, Green Onion
Your Choice On Any Taco
+ Ground Beef $0, + Shredded Chicken $0, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Steak $2, + Seasoned Pork $2, + Pork $2, + Cow Tongue $2, + Chitlins $2, + Cow Head $2, + Mexican Sausage $2, + Goat $2, + Pork Stomach $2, + Cow Cheek $2, + Avocado $0, + Grilled Veggies $2
PESCADO
$14.00
Grilled Fish, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Avocado, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans
SHRIMP
$15.00
Adobo Grilled Shrimp, Lettuce, Avocado, House Chipotle Dressing, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans
SCALLOPS
$15.00
Citrus Marinated, Mango-Pineapple Pico De Gallo, Cilantro Garlic Rice, Black Beans
CHIMICHANGAS
CHIMICHANGAS
Two Deep Fried Flour Tortillas, Queso Dip, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice
Meat Options:
+ Ground Beef $13, + Shredded Chicken $13, + Grilled Chicken $14, + Steak $14, + Shrimp $15, + Veggie $14
TAMALES
TAMALES
Cornmeal Dough Wrapped in Cornhusk, Steam Cooked
(1 - $4) (2 - $6.50) (3 - $9)
+ Rajas Poblano Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Jalapeño, Oaxaca Cheese, + Chicken Shredded Chicken, Chile Verde Sauce, + Pork Shredded Pork, Cuadillo Sauce
BURRITOS
NACHO CHEESE STYLE
$9.00
Flour Tortilla, Choice of Meat, Queso Dip
CANTINA STYLE
$10.00
Flour Tortilla, Choice of Meat, Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole
YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT:
+ Ground Beef $0, + Shredded Chicken $0, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Steak $2, + Shrimp $3, + Scallops $3, + Grilled Veggies $2, + Rice and Beans $3
RIO GRANDE STYLE
A Huge Burrito Stuffed Full Your Way
Azada
$12.00
Carne Azada, Rice, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream
Cheese Steak
$13.00
Carne Azada, Queso Dip
Mike's
$13.00
Shredded Chicken, Grilled Shrimp,Queso Dip, Special Sauce
FAJITAS
Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Flour Tortillas
+ Chicken $14, + Steak $14, + Mixed $15, + Shrimp $16, + Veggie $13, + Rio Style $17 (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp), + Cantina $19 (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Carnitas, Chorizo), + Fajita for 2add $4, + Fajita Quesadilla $14 (Two Flat Grilled Tortillas, Cheese, Chicken, or Beef Fajitas, Salad Plate. + Shrimp $3)
KIDS MENU
PICK 1 ENTREE AND PICK 1 SIDE
$5.00
Entree
GRINGO TACO, CANTINA TACO, BEEF ENCHILADA, BEEF BURRITO, CHEESE QUESADILLA, CHEESEBURGER, CHICKEN FINGER, HOT DOG, KRAFT MACARONI & CHEESE
Sides
MEXICAN RICE, REFRIED BEANS, FRENCH FRIES, ORANGE SLICES, BROCCLI & CARROTS (with ranch)
CHICKEN
POLLO- Marinated Chicken Strips, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Flour Tortillas
$15.00
SERVED YOUR WAY- + Con Queso, + Con Crema, + Chipotle Style, + Ala Parrilla, + En Chile Verde, + En Chorizado
POLLO AL GUAJILLO
$14.00
Sauce of Chile Guajillo and Achiote, Garlic Cilantro Mild or Spicy Bone in Chicken, Rio's Homemade Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas
LAMB
RIO STYLE LAMB CHOPS
$19.00
Two Lamb Chops, Rio's Homemade Sauce of Chile Guajillo, Achiote, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas, Grilled Cactus
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS
$19.00
Sautéed with Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme with Seasoned Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Cantina Salad
SEAFOOD
CEVICHE DE CAMARON
$13.00
Shrimp, Lime Juice, Onion, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocado
CEVICHE DE MAR
$15.00
7 Mares (Baby Octopus, Clam, Squid Rings, Shrimp), Lime Juice, Onion, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocado
CAMARONES A LA DIABLA
$14.00
Rice, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Spicy Grilled Shrimp
FIESTA CAMARON
$16.00
Shrimp, Squash, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas
PESCADO AZADO
$13.00
Grilled Catfish Filet, Mexican Rice, Salad, Tortillas
COCTEL DE CAMARON
$13.00
Cold Boiled Shrimp, Onions, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocados
VUELVE A LA VIDA
$15.00
Cold 7 Mares (Baby Octopus, Clam, Squid Rings, Shrimp), onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, avocadoes
MOJARRA
$15.00
Whole Tilapia, Rice, Guacamole Salad, Tortillas, French Fries
BLACKENED JUMBO SHRIMP
$16.00
Grilled Blackened Jumbo Shrimp, Stuffed Jalapeño, Grilled Green Onions & Asparagus, Guacamole Cesaro
IRON SKILLET MAHI
$16.00
Mahi Filet, Rio Guajillo Sauce, Seasoned Potatoes, Rio Salad
ROASTED WHOLE GULF RED SNAPPER
$18.00
Whole Red Snapper on the Bone Green Tomatillo Salsa, Onions, Avocado
STEAKS
GREEN RIO STEAK
$16.00
Ribeye Steak, Potatoes, Green Sauce, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Lettuce, Queso Fresco Cheese, Avocado, Tortillas
CARNE AZADA
$15.00
Grilled Rib-eye Steak, Grilled Onions, Bed of Ripe Tomatoes, Mexican Rice, Salad, Corn Tortillas
STEAK RANCHERO
$16.00
Grilled Rib-eye, Hot Sauce, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans & Tortillas
STEAK CANTINA
$15.00
Rib-eye Steak, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeños, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Corn Tortillas
T-BONE DE RIO
$17.00
T-Bone Marinated in White Wine, Garlic Butter, Rosemary, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Cactus, Cantina Salad
PORK
CARNITAS
$13.00
Chunks of Pork, Guacamole Salad, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans
CHILE DE PUERCO
$13.00
Chunks of Pork in Hot Sauce, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans
CHULETAS DE RIO
$14.00
Two Juicy Pork Chops, Rio's Homemade Sauce of Chile Guajillo, Achiote, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas
SPECIALTIES
TEXAS RICE
$19.00
Mexican Rice, Grilled Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Queso Dip
CANTINA CHILES
$13.00
Two Poblano Peppers, Cheese, Sauce, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas
CHILE POBLANO DE MAR
$15.00
Shrimp, Sautéed Vegetables, Cheese
CHILES PHILADELPHIA
$14.00
Cheese, Ground Picadillo Beef, Vegetables, Cream Sauce, Pomegranate, Asparagus, Garlic Cilantro Rice
TACOS DORADOS
$12.00
Deep-Fried Corn Tortillas, Two Beef, Two Chicken, Guacamole Salad, Sour Cream
MILANESA
$14.00
Breaded Chicken or Steak, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Queso Fresco Cheese, Avocado, Tortillas
MILANESA TORTA
$13.00
Mexican Sandwich, Breaded Chicken or Steak, Refried Beans, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Jalapeños, Queso Fresco Cheese
MOCAJETE
$25.00
Mocajete Bowl, Steak, Chicken, Pork, Sausage, Cactus, Jalapeños, Queso Fresco Cheese, Special Sauce, Rice, Beans, Salad, Tortillas
ALAMBRE
$27.00
Spicy Grilled Chicken, Steak, Jumbo Shrimp, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Onions, Melted Queso Oaxaca, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Salad with Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Flour Tortillas
COMBOS
COMBINATION DINNER: All Include, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans
PICK 1- $8, PICK 2- $10, PICK 3- 11
Cantina Style- Topped With Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole $2, + Queso Dip $2
Burrito
Flour Tortilla filled with Ground Beef, Cheese, Sauce
Enchilada
Corn Tortilla filled with Ground Beef, Cheese, Enchilada Sauce
Quesadilla
Grilled Flour Tortilla filled with Cheese
Tostada
Open Corn Tortilla filled with Ground Beef, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato
Chalupa
Open Corn Tortilla filled with Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, Guacamole, Tomato
Gringo Taco
Cantina Taco
PUPUSAS $4.50, (2) for $8, (3) for $12
Lightly-Charred, Stuffed Corn-Masa Cakes Filled With Soft Savory Ingredients. Served With Natural Tomato Sauce And Pickled Cabbage
Choice of fillings: + Frijol - Beans and cheese, + Chicharron - Pork meat and cheese
LUNCH SPECIALS
Served Monday - Friday 11am-2pm. After 3pm All Lunches Are $1.00 Extra
SPEEDY
$7.00
One Ground Beef Gringo Taco, One Enchilada, Mexican Rice
TACO LOCO
$9.00
Crispy Flour Tortilla, Shredded Chicken, Queso Dip, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese
QUESANTINA
$9.00
Small Quesadilla Filled Shredded Chicken or Ground Beef, Cantina Style, Mexican Rice
CANTINA SALAD/ SOUP COMBO
$11.00
Small Ensalada de Cantina with Grilled Chicken or Steak, Cup of Soup of Choice
PICK 1 COMBO
$7.00
LUNCH TORTA
$10.00
LUNCH FAJITAS
+ Chicken, Steak, Mixed $10, + Shrimp $12
POLLO "YOUR WAY"
$10.00
NACHOS "ANY WAY"
$8.00
BEVERAGES
Coke, Diet, Sprite, Hi-C
$2.50
Pink Lemonade, Mr. Pibb
$2.50
Fanta Orange
$2.50
Tea, Milk, Orange Juice
$2.50
Coffee
$3.00
Red Bull
$3.00
AGUAS DE
Horchata Or Tamarindo
$4.00
Pina Colada Or Jamica
$3.99
SIDES
WHOLE BLACK BEANS
$2.99
GARLIC CILANTRO RICE
$3.00
SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS
$3.00
SEASONED MASHED
$3.00
POTATOES
$3.00
SAUTÉED CACTUS
$3.00
STUFFED JALAPEÑO
$2.98
MEXICAN RICE
$3.00
REFRIED BEANS
$3.00
FRENCH FRIES
$3.00
SOUR CREAM
$2.00
TORTILLAS
$1.99
BEER
DOMESTIC
$4.99
+ Miller Lite + Coors Light + Budweiser + Bud Light
Modelito + Coronita
$3.00
Cawama
$10.00
SPECIALTIES
$6.00
+ Michelob Ultra + Heineken + Bud Light Lime + Bud Light Platinum
DRAFT: (16oz $5) (25oz $6) (32oz $7) (Pitcher $9)
+ Corona + Dos Equis Dark + Modelo Especial + Michelob Ultra + Bud Light + Yuengling
WINE
Glass
$5.99
SPECIALTY DRINKS
LA BENDITA
$18.00
Suaza Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Fresh Orange Tidbits, Salted Rim.
CANTINA JALAPENO MARGARITA
$18.00
Luna Azul Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Orange Juice, Diced Fresh Jalapeno, Tajin Chile Rim
RIO MARGARITA
$13.00
House Tequila, Lime Mix, Salted Rim
RIO TEXAS MARGARITA
$15.00
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Mix, Salted Rim
FRESH CANTINA MARGARITA
$18.00
Patron Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Orange Juice, Salted Rim
SKINNY MARGARITA
$17.00
Hornitas Tequila, Triple Sec, Splenda, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Orange Juice, Salted Rim
CLASSIC MARGARITA
$16.00
1800 Silver Tequila, Orange Liquors, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Salted Rim
MEZCAL MARGARITA
$14.00
Mezcal Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice
CANTINA PALOMA
$14.00
El Jimador Tequila, Squirt Soda, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Salted Rim
ITALIAN MARGARITA
$16.00
Don Julio Anejo Tequila, Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Sweet and Sour Mix, Sugared Rim
CANTINA MARTINI
$14.00
Rumchata, Cuervo Cinge, Frangelico
NOCHE NUBLADA EN RIO
$14.00
Don Julio Anejo Tequila, Rumchata
CANTINA CAFE
$12.00
Coffee, Kahlua, Bailey's, Frangelico
LEMON DROP
$8.00
Vodka, Lemon Juice, Sugared Rim
MANGONEADA
$16.00
House Tequila, Triple Sec, Hot Sauce, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Rimmed with Chamoy and Tajin Chile
MEXICAN CANDY
$9.00
Patron, Watermelon Pucker, Splash of Tapatio
CANTINA SANGRIA
$12.00
Real Sangria, Oranges, Cherries, Lime
CANTINA MICHELADA
$12.00
Beer of Choice, Zing Zang, Lime Juice, Salt, pepper, Valentina Sauce, Salt and Tajin Chile Rim
MARGARONA
$16.00
Rio Margarita, Coronita
MIXED DRINKS
YOUR CHOICE ONLY
$14.00
BAILEYS & CREAM, WHITE RUSSIAN, TOASTED ALMOND, SCREWDRIVER, SEX ON THE BEACH, BAHAMA MAMA, SALTY DOG, CROWN & COKE, FUZZY NAVEL, CONGNAC & COKE, AMARETTO SOUR, LONG ISLAND TEA, RIO MALIBU- Malibu, Pineapple Juice
FROZEN DRINKS
$14.00
RIO LIME MARGARITA, STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI/MARGARITA, MANGO DAIQUIRI/MARGARITA, PEACH DAIQUIRI/MARGARITA, PINA COLADA - 151 Rum, SPIKED WATERMELON 151 Rum
RIO SWAMP WASH
$13.00
Mix of All Daily Flavors, Grain Alcohol
190 OCTANE
$13.00
Grain Alcohol, Orange Juice, Punch
VODKA SLUSH
$13.00
Absolut, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice
The menu at Rio Cantina offers a delightful mix of bold flavors and comforting textures, each dish carefully crafted to provide a true taste of Mexican-inspired cuisine. As you dive into the appetizer selection, you’ll be greeted with a trio of irresistible dips. The Queso Dip is a velvety blend of melted cheese, a perfect partner for the crispy tortilla chips, while the Cantina Dip serves up a creamy, layered experience with a slight kick of spice. Guacamole Dip brings a refreshing and zesty twist, with ripe avocado, lime, and a dash of cilantro, a perfect starter to awaken your palate.
When it comes to salads, Rio Cantina excels in combining freshness with zest. The Ensalada De Cantina is a vibrant medley of greens and veggies, drizzled with a tangy dressing that hits all the right notes. If you’re craving something heartier, the Taco Salad provides a delightful crunch with a taco shell bowl, packed with seasoned meat, beans, lettuce, and cheese—a satisfying meal that’s both filling and flavorful. For a more classic touch, the Rio Wedge offers a refreshing iceberg wedge, topped with creamy dressing and garnished with crispy bacon, delivering a perfect balance of rich and refreshing.
Soups at Rio Cantina are equally impressive, offering warmth and depth. The Sopa De Pollo is a comforting chicken soup, brimming with tender chicken, vegetables, and a savory broth. Caldo De Rez brings a hearty beef broth, packed with vegetables and robust flavors. Pozole, a Mexican classic, combines tender pork with hominy in a rich, flavorful broth, spiced just enough to make your taste buds sing. Whether you're in the mood for something light or hearty, Rio Cantina’s menu has you covered with a variety of options that promise a satisfying dining experience.