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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
1101 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302
+1 303 444 3690
site: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
#14 of 56 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

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This popular neighborhood restaurant and bar, just south of the Pearl Street Mall, is probably best known for its huge, award-winning margaritas -- so potent that the staff enforces a strict limit of three. Frequented by college students and Boulder's under-30 crowd, the Rio is bustling for reasons beyond its alcoholic concoctions -- the loud, social atmosphere and the food, a good variety of oversize Mexican entrees and combos. Our favorites are hearty fajitas (steak or veggie, with handmade tortillas), zesty Yucatan shrimp, and creative chiles rellenos. Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Price

Meals $6-$14,I

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, MC, V

Hours

Mon-Thurs 11am-2pm; Mon-Wed 5-10pm; Thurs 5-10:30pm; Fri-Sun 11am-10:30pm

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