Cafe Rio Mexican Grill Menu – Lakewood, CO

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : Lakewood, CO

Counter-serve eatery dishing up Mexican classics including hand-rolled tortillas, burritos & tacos. Based on 717 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill 80401

Address:
14600 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401

Phone: (303) 802-8470

Website:

Hours

Saturday 10:30 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
10:30 AM–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 10:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM–10 PM
Thursday 10:30 AM–10 PM
Friday 10:30 AM–10 PM

Menu

Famous Cafe Rio Fan Favorites
Enchilada Style Burrito
Say hello to the enchilada-style Burrito. If you didn’t bring a knife and fork, that’s ok. We’ve got one for you. You’ll need it. A fresh, homemade tortilla is packed full with black or pinto beans, cilantro-lime rice, and your choice of protein. Then, we smother it with cheese and one of our signature sauces and bake it to perfection. Your life will never be the same! #TheObsessionIsReal #CafeRio
Sweet Pork Barbacoa
Welcome to the Home of the Original Sweet Pork Barbacoa! It’s quite possible our Sweet Pork could be outlawed for being too addictive. This delightful goodness is slow-simmered for hours in our secret spices until ready to tempt your taste buds. Make sure to stop by and try out this signature taste that made us famous! #TheObsessionIsReal #CafeRio
Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
It’s been said that our Creamy Tomatillo Dressing should be its own food group. Sure it’s great on our salads, but people love them on our tacos, quesadillas, burritos, chips, and even by the spoonful. Our Creamy Tomatillo is made from tomatillos, jalapenos, salsa fresca, cilantro, and a blend of flavor-packed spices. #TheObsessionIsReal #CafeRio
Chips & Queso
We know. Hot melted cheese is totally awesome. But our queso is made even more awesome by our mix of Mexican peppers and spices. Better get extra chips. #TheObsessionIsReal #CafeRio
Shredded Chicken Salad
Dive into this life-changing bowl of deliciousness! A fresh, hot-off-the-comal tortilla, black or pinto beans, cilantro-lime rice, and our shredded chicken are all nestled in a bowl of freshly chopped romaine, pico de gallo, guacamole and topped with our creamy tomatillo dressing or cilantro lime vinaigrette. #TheObsessionIsReal #CafeRio

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Reviews

Tetiana Kolcheva
Overall a very poor experience. We walked in on a Saturday morning (August 5th) and I assume we were one of the very first customers of the day (if not the first ones). We took a few minutes to look at the menu and when we were ready to order things just became chaotic. The person taking the order made us feel as if we were a burden to them. He didn’t listen to the order, he mistakingly made us a dessert when I was asking for nachos, then gave me a dirty look when I mentioned I didn’t order the dessert. My husband felt bad and decided to pay for the dessert either way.

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Brockman Group
Overall rating of 3 stars was ONLY because of the young man who helped us. I didn’t see a name tag but he was wearing a silver chain with a cross on it. He was nice and professional when taking our order.

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J.M. Serrano
Amazing food at amazing prices. Their horchata is unlike any other place. Their limited edition birria was unbelievably tasty. I come here all the time for their giant burritos. They are so much better than cafe Rio

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Jenn
So I am huge on being a positive person. So I will be as positive I can about my experience this evening. I HATE and I mean hate to leave a low review, but they do not deserve more tonight. Maybe in the future this will change.

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David Banuelos
Cashier needs to work on her attitude!! worst customer service. She has a bad attitude, and practically threw my money back when i paid with 100 dll bill, saying she had no change, understandable, but really didn’t give no positive attitude from. Si no le gusta su trabajo busquele a otra cosa y aprenda a atender bien a la gente.

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Scott Schuster
I came here for dinner a couple days ago, and I truly wish I hadn’t. The service was good, the staff was friendly, etc.

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Jennifer Urbieta
I fell in love with this, if I had one nearby I’d eat here often. All of the menu options have just about the same ingredients, only put together in a different way. I had the tostada with their chicken and their green sauce (I don’t remember what it’s called but it was delicious). Try the 3 leches really good. They also have a very refreshing minty drink (if you like mint this is for you). Everything was delicious, we ate at Cafe Rio twice during our 7 day trip. Once in Vernal, Utah and in Denver, Colorado.

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High Altitude Grooves
I always enjoy the food here. Bt the tables are rarely cleaned. Today my table was disgusting w/sticky and dirty food remains. Meanwhile the staff wasn’t busy at 2pm while just a few patrons were inside the joint. Not cool. Please do better management?

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Danielle Bastian
Love this place, I have been coming here for years. I always get their shredded chicken enchiladas with tomatillo sauce, not once have I had a bad experience. I also tried their birria tacos, they were good and came with the sauce to dip them in. I highly suggest their queso and strawberry lemonade, so good!!! I was there yesterday, and the staff were fantastic, they were friendly and quick to make my order. I will definitely be back.

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Crystal
This is my favorite place. Way better than Doba and Chipotle. The sauces are better, the portions are generous. The meat is tastier! I love to order their salad and the creamy tomatillo dressing. It is AMAZING. The steak quesadilla is phenomenal. I love their green chile, it’s kinda of sweet and different! I just can’t get enough of this place. If you like pork try the sweet barbacoa.. soooo good. I gave up pork recently so have one for me!

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