Cafe Rio

Cafe Rio Home of the Original Sweet Pork Barbacoa! Cafe Rio Mexican Grill brings you made-from-scratch Mexican food with fresh ingredients.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill brings you scratch-made, chef-inspired masterpieces using fresh ingredients and a heaping of flavor. . Come experience for yourself why guests proclaim they would drive 47 miles for our Sweet Pork, bathe in our queso or drink our tomatillo dressing. We're proud to craft scratch-made, chef-inspired masterpieces in our kitchens every day using fresh ingredients and a heaping of flavor. .

Catch. Crunch. Eat. Repeat.  🌮 🍤 🤤Your Thursday just got TASTIER. Today, and every Thursday, we’re serving up our one-...
09/11/2025

Catch. Crunch. Eat. Repeat.  🌮 🍤 🤤

Your Thursday just got TASTIER. Today, and every Thursday, we’re serving up our one-of-a-kind Coconut Shrimp Tacos. 

There’s a reason these golden, crunchy shrimp tacos are a Rio fan favorite. So, are you ready to fan girl out and place your Coconut Shrimp order today? We’ll be waiting, friend. 

“Sea” you soon!  🌊

09/04/2025

I'm not addicted to Cafe Rio, we are just in a committed relationship.

09/03/2025

You’re introducing someone to Cafe Rio. Salad, burrito, or tacos?

It’s Taco Tuesday, so we need to Taco bout it…. 🤩🤩🤩🤩
08/26/2025

It’s Taco Tuesday, so we need to Taco bout it…. 🤩🤩🤩🤩

08/26/2025

How many niño quesadillas can you eat in one sitting?

08/15/2025

Happy Fideo Friday to all who celebrate!! 🎉 (Utah & Idaho only, sorry lol)

12:12 plans today = TS + Spicy Mangonada
08/13/2025

12:12 plans today = TS + Spicy Mangonada

08/11/2025

Which one of our menu item is criminally underrated?

08/03/2025

It's not "extra" creamy tomatillo if you eat it all...

Forecast says 100% chance of Fideo Friday in Utah & Idaho 🌧️🍜 *EXCLUDING WESTRIDGE, UT - SLC AIRPORT, UT - POST FALLS...
08/01/2025

Forecast says 100% chance of Fideo Friday in Utah & Idaho 🌧️🍜

*EXCLUDING WESTRIDGE, UT - SLC AIRPORT, UT - POST FALLS, ID - COEUR d’ALENE ID

07/25/2025

What menu item would you NEVER share, even with your best friend?

07/23/2025

Creamy Tomatillo or Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette? What’s the real winner?

07/15/2025

Which item do you secretly judge people for not ordering?

07/10/2025

Most elite meat + sauce combo?

07/08/2025

Which item feels illegal to eat without Creamy Tomatillo?

07/01/2025

It's dinner time at Rio, what are you ordering??

06/19/2025

You only get ONE side forever:
Chips & Queso, Chips & Guac, or Chips & Salsa

06/17/2025

Salad, Tacos, Burrito, or Nachos.... rank them from best to worst.

06/10/2025

What’s the one thing you ALWAYS add to your order no matter what?

06/09/2025

Which Cafe Rio item is criminally underrated?

05/19/2025

You only get ONE side forever: Chips & Queso, Chips & Guac, or Chips & Salsa?

05/06/2025

What’s the Cafe Rio hack that only real fans know about?

05/01/2025

"I'll just have a bite." Famous last words before someone steals half your burrito.

04/25/2025

PSA: Extra dressing is a NEED, not a want.

Address

253 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA
92627

Opening Hours

Monday 10:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 10:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 10pm
Thursday 10:30am - 10pm
Friday 10:30am - 10pm
Saturday 10:30am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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