El Rio Cantina is a Mexican Restaurant and Bar serving authentic and Tex-Mex cuisine with a few American favorites. We have daily specials like Taco Tuesday and Fajita Friday. We also have a Thirsty Thursday special for the 21 and over crowd who may need an adult beverage after a long day. Check our menu out on Face Book and place your order today. Come see why folks say we have the best salsa in town. You can enjoy your meal on our back patio overlooking Cane River while you experience a taste of Mexico.
Based on 79 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$
Address:
1125 Washington St, Natchitoches, LA 71457
Phone: (318) 214-6036
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Keith Sheeley
Really fun little place. We’ve been twice and got the “Little Pig” both times. It’s a yummy concoction of cheese, peppers beef, sausage, chicken and shrimp in a big stone bowl served nuclear hot with fajita fixins. It’s really good and worth the trip.
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David Kingsley
Located in beautiful Natchitoches just North of downtown Natchitoches on Washington St, this little gem of a Mexican (Tex-Mex?) foods joint has what you want. Massive burritos, delicious tacos, and more. I had their absolutely MASSIVE beef burrito, which was big enough to make me take the rest home. Half of it has green suce on it, the other half has red sauce on it. Surprisingly enough, the red sauce was more spicy than the green (which isn’t usually the case with red and green sauces, where the green sauce is typically the more spicy), all topped with delicious queso. The dish came out on a piping hot plate. The chips and salsa were pretty good. The salsa is some of the best in town.
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richard jenkins
Had the try the Mexican hotdog. It was awesome due to the randomness of flavors with worked so well together. Will try again.
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Doris Whatley
The waitress was nice. The setting was relaxing. And the food was delicious!
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Valerie Minchew
Was a beautiful day to sit in the back porch to enjoy the food, the view and the company I was with. The food was fantastic and a hearty serving. Had to take some home, and was even better as leftovers! Try the Cilantro Chicken!!
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Kitty Bradford
Even has outside dining overlooking the river. It was clean! Well staffed! The food was hot and delicious. Also, the price was absolutely reasonable. I will go again.
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Cheryl Issac
The food was amazing, service was good as well. I had the 3 meat fiesta rice. It was delicious! The prices are reasonable for the serving size. And they have great adult drinks. I guess I was a good customer because I earned a free shot of Backwoods chocolate creme brûlée tequila. Thanks again El Rio Cantina
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Casey Thomas
I have zero complaints. Food was excellent. The restaurant are was clean. The Bathrooms were Clean!! And smell great! That’s always a plus. Makes a big difference at a restaurant if the bathroom is clean or dirty. Oh and my Mango Margarita was delicious as well…will definitely be back!
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C. Patrick Gendusa
OMG!!!!!! The best Mexican food I have ever had!!!!!
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Tracy Cash
Was quite good. I am from Texas on border of Mexico, and I can’t say anything negative about this food. Guacamole was very tasty. I had tacos. Rice was very good also.
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