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Rio Grande - Ft. Collins, Fort Collins, CO

Rio Grande - Ft. Collins

4.4
4.4
196 Reviews
$30 and under
Tex-Mex
143 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Hot spot
  • Lively
Delicious Tex Mex and Margaritas - in our completely renovated restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins! Now open for dine-in service as well as food and margs takeout. Whether you're coming in to unwind and dine with us, bringing food home for the family or just grabbing some margs for a fun night at home, the Fort Collins Rio is a delicious escape.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We can accommodate groups from 30-200 for everything from birthdays to business meetings in the Agave Room, located above the restaurant.
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Collins
  • Cross street
    College
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located a half block east of the Mason/Mountain MAX stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch

What 196 people are saying

Rio Grande - Ft. Collins reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

196 Reviews
  1. Woodswoman

    Denver45 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 27, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been going to the Rio since it opened more than 30+ years ago. The food is always dependably good, sometimes really delicious. Changes over the years since Stevo and Andre began,, but the margs are still delicious, the chili con queso is still creamy yummy, the Chili rellenos have gotten HUGE and delicious, etc. The queso verduras were our favorite appetizer, since my "over 40" children were small. The manager SAYS queso fundito is the same, and it is ALMOST the same, but there aren't enough mushrooms and onions in the new dish. The sopapillas are the BEST of any restaurant I have ever tried. In fact we don't bother to order them anywhere else . . . although we're disappointed you have decided to get rid of the agave honey . . . can't understand that. I hope you bring it back. Overall, we still love the place, though we're getting too old for the NOISE and chaos when it's busy, and it's always busy. We had a very good waiter this last time, and typically do, no matter who it is. We will always be back.

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  2. NicoleP

    Denver1 review

    2.0

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We made a reso and requested a booth, but were put in a table in the middle of the walkway and a booth sat open right next to us for most of our meal. That was really disappointing since we were celebrating a big anniversary that night and had people in from out of town.

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  3. NLOpenTable

    San Francisco6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My reservation was necessary on this very busy night! Nevertheless, the meal arrived in a timely fashion and was delicious! Was a great choice for a friends night out.

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  4. MattG

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 5 with baby, and they gave us plenty of space. They also put us in a corner, which I appreciated so our baby wouldn't bother anyone if he decided to cry. Server was polite and open to offering suggestions when asked. Great time and on par with how Rio usually is.

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  5. SusanS

    Saskatoon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great fun atmosphere. The best margaritas and great Mexican fare. A favourite place when visiting Fort Collins, CO.

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  6. KarenD VIP

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the best restaurant in Fort Collins - best tequila drinks, good food, amazing patio. Good for families, couples, large groups or small.

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  7. Julie VIP

    Chicago187 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 5, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at a booth in the bar for late lunch and happy hour. Mark and Luke were our bartender/server team. They are awesome. Best food, best margaritas and hands down the best service.

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  8. ihorn

    Seattle28 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 31, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was packed, so I'm glad I had a reservation. There was a long wait, so service was not overly speedy. Servers were friendly, upbeat, and handled my bill quickly at the table when I was done.

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  9. JudithG

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined on August 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    LOVE RIO GRANDE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. We were there to celebrate a 45th anniversary, and Rio was what we wanted. Certainly not let down. Good food, good service, and good company.

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  10. RonBurns

    Phoenix3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on August 14, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    When our tacos were served cold we told the waitress and she said, "If you want, I can go put them under the heat lamp to warm them up". Without good food and well trained servers, what else can a quality restaurant offer?

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Rio Grande - Ft. Collins offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 224-5428.

Rio Grande - Ft. Collins is rated 4.4 stars by 196 OpenTable diners.

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143 W. Mountain Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80524

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College
  • Neighborhood
    Fort Collins
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu 11:00 am–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Tex-Mex, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located a half block east of the Mason/Mountain MAX stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch
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