Lunch was small but the food was good though it was $30 so expensive for a mere lunch.
Sean D.
I love eating here. Used to come at least once a week. Came tonight around 8:15pm, they close at 9. They were out of everything. Should have just shut down the restaurant. This is the third time this has happened to me. Don't even waste you time coming here after dark. Just close at 8...
Brenda Chavez
Second time that they give me my foot burn.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
John K.
Okay so I needed to go to the AAA club in Irvine, I wanted to get something to eat nearby. So I went to Cafe Rio, although I generally prefer to get my tacos at alebrijes off of Cubbon and main Street in Santa Ana. Like I always say the prices and quality of the food is the best... outside of Irvine. So I ordered the Thursday special which is shrimp tacos with beans and rice. The the flower tortillas were really well done and the shrimp was ample. Yes for the cilantro no for the chopped onions or cactus. They provided a mango salsa on the side. The black beans were as expected, but the rice was undercooked. I had to mix the rice with the black beans in order to soften up the rice. The shrimp was in a coconut flake coating and then deep fried. The coconut was on the sweet type so it was very tasty. If I had more self control I could have been just one of the two tacos and save the other one for dinner. That's how big each one was. Ok, so not to bad for Irvine but I'll stick with my tacos at alebrijes
Christian Channel
I have to say this is the best staffed CafeRio in OC. Louis was kind and very helpful and offered to take my tray after i was finished eating. Did not feel rushed. Also the latino gentleman with the Rosary Tattoo was extremely polite. The tacos are great but the black beans tasted okay, as far as atmosphere it was typical Irvine crowd of College grads working and older professionals. If anyone is interested in polite and authentic CaferRio employees look no further. Shout out to Louis. and Rosary tattoo guy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mallory Lundell
Consistent and great tasting taco salads. The tortillas are my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camille Linares
They need to update their Google hours- there is a sign on the door saying Monday through Thursday they close at 9pm, where as Google maps says 10. I really enjoy this place, but showing up at 8:40 and hearing that they’re closing already was confusing.
Nathaniel Lutes
Very disappointed with my mealHad dinner around 8 pmMy food was coldThe line looked like it had not turned all day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada Style Burrito
Gloria Viola
Getting food on a Tuesday night to take home after Lacrosse practice. It was Taco Tuesday, but ordered a carne asada burrito. Delicious.Highly recommend Cafe Rio.Vegetarian options: Beans, rice, lettuce ?
Good food, but a little pricey. More of a lunchtime atmosphere. Not much of an atmosphere. Good for a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Ericka Rubio
I found a small rock on my black beans, the enchiladas were good but when I ate beans I felt something hard on my mouth then it was a black and small rock, bad luck for me!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Modesto Gonzalez
I placed and order and they charged my card and then denied to deliver my order until the next bisnees day.The manager Rosa and her assistant they are so unprofessional. I would not recommend this place whatsoever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
mimi Luxury beauty
My first time ordering from Cafe Rio-The shrimp-taco was dry and too crispy & the chicken-Cassadia & beans-Brito was extremely salty and didn’t taste and looked like it was daily fresh… ?♀️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Alen Beygelman
This establishment puts chipotle to shame. So much more variety and everything takes so fresh and good. They make their tortillas from scratch! They are constantly putting specials for their meat selection and I love that they toast the cheese on the burritos. A+. Keep up the good work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Hand Made Tortillas, Enchilada Style, Shredded Chicken Nachos, Cheese Quesadilla, Medium Hatch Green Chile, A La Carte Tacos, Guacamole, Creamy Tomatillo Dressing, Shredded Chicken Salad, Sweet Pork Barbacoa, Chips and Salsa, Guacamole and Chips, Chips Salsa Guacamole, Double Tacos
Lunch was small but the food was good though it was $30 so expensive for a mere lunch.
I love eating here. Used to come at least once a week. Came tonight around 8:15pm, they close at 9. They were out of everything. Should have just shut down the restaurant. This is the third time this has happened to me. Don't even waste you time coming here after dark. Just close at 8...
Second time that they give me my foot burn.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Okay so I needed to go to the AAA club in Irvine, I wanted to get something to eat nearby. So I went to Cafe Rio, although I generally prefer to get my tacos at alebrijes off of Cubbon and main Street in Santa Ana. Like I always say the prices and quality of the food is the best... outside of Irvine. So I ordered the Thursday special which is shrimp tacos with beans and rice. The the flower tortillas were really well done and the shrimp was ample. Yes for the cilantro no for the chopped onions or cactus. They provided a mango salsa on the side. The black beans were as expected, but the rice was undercooked. I had to mix the rice with the black beans in order to soften up the rice. The shrimp was in a coconut flake coating and then deep fried. The coconut was on the sweet type so it was very tasty. If I had more self control I could have been just one of the two tacos and save the other one for dinner. That's how big each one was. Ok, so not to bad for Irvine but I'll stick with my tacos at alebrijes
I have to say this is the best staffed CafeRio in OC. Louis was kind and very helpful and offered to take my tray after i was finished eating. Did not feel rushed. Also the latino gentleman with the Rosary Tattoo was extremely polite. The tacos are great but the black beans tasted okay, as far as atmosphere it was typical Irvine crowd of College grads working and older professionals. If anyone is interested in polite and authentic CaferRio employees look no further. Shout out to Louis. and Rosary tattoo guy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Consistent and great tasting taco salads. The tortillas are my
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They need to update their Google hours- there is a sign on the door saying Monday through Thursday they close at 9pm, where as Google maps says 10. I really enjoy this place, but showing up at 8:40 and hearing that they’re closing already was confusing.
Very disappointed with my mealHad dinner around 8 pmMy food was coldThe line looked like it had not turned all day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchilada Style Burrito
Getting food on a Tuesday night to take home after Lacrosse practice. It was Taco Tuesday, but ordered a carne asada burrito. Delicious.Highly recommend Cafe Rio.Vegetarian options: Beans, rice, lettuce ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh Lime Pie, Enchilada Style Burrito, Taco Salad, Guacamole, Shredded Chicken Salad, Chips and Salsa, Double Tacos
The food is always so good!
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Good food, but a little pricey. More of a lunchtime atmosphere. Not much of an atmosphere. Good for a quick bite.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
I found a small rock on my black beans, the enchiladas were good but when I ate beans I felt something hard on my mouth then it was a black and small rock, bad luck for me!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
I placed and order and they charged my card and then denied to deliver my order until the next bisnees day.The manager Rosa and her assistant they are so unprofessional. I would not recommend this place whatsoever.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
My first time ordering from Cafe Rio-The shrimp-taco was dry and too crispy & the chicken-Cassadia & beans-Brito was extremely salty and didn’t taste and looked like it was daily fresh… ?♀️
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
This establishment puts chipotle to shame. So much more variety and everything takes so fresh and good. They make their tortillas from scratch! They are constantly putting specials for their meat selection and I love that they toast the cheese on the burritos. A+. Keep up the good work!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Hand Made Tortillas, Enchilada Style, Shredded Chicken Nachos, Cheese Quesadilla, Medium Hatch Green Chile, A La Carte Tacos, Guacamole, Creamy Tomatillo Dressing, Shredded Chicken Salad, Sweet Pork Barbacoa, Chips and Salsa, Guacamole and Chips, Chips Salsa Guacamole, Double Tacos