Cafe Rio Mexican Grill - Irvine

I was disappointed that my phone order took longer than expected when the place was completely empty. Also, they were out of the fresca drinks. The cashier was surprised when I notified her that the fountain was empty.

There are many options as you can build the items yourself, choosing from burritos, tacos, enchiladas, salads, tostadas, quesadillas, and nachos. In addition to rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, and queso, there arefour levels of sauce heat: mild, medium, hot, even hotter.

I ordered nachos. They didn't seem fresh. Maybe because I ordered it a bit late close to closing, but still, I know that if I had finished everything, I probably would have ended up with food poisoning! The avocado dip already had a weird rotten smell toit.

I don?t understand all the vitriol toward my beloved Cafe Rio. Is it true that there is one employee here that holds up lines at the register? Maybe. Is it also true that Cafe Rio makes the best mixes of lettuce, beans, rice, salsa, guacamole andtortillas? Resounding yes. Order ahead. Out of the many, many times I have ordered ahead, there has been literally ONE timewhen my order wasn?t ready ahead of time. And it?s always excellent. Get the sweet peak quesadilla. Mmmmmm.

I've been coming to the café rio for 8 years. I love getting the veggie burrito with black beans and reis enchilada style.) eating and service here is exceptional, therefore I am a faithful customer.