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Cafe Rio

2250 N University Pkwy Ste 816, Provo, UT 84604-1500
(801) 375-5133
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Ranked #16 of 180 restaurants in Provo
Cuisines: Mexican
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Families with children
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner
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Draper, Virginia
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65 reviews 65 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

I had one of their salads and it was much too spicy for my taste. The place is also too busy. Most people like it alot, but I am not a big fan.

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Lakebay, Washington
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69 reviews 69 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 8, 2013

The food was reasonable priced! Home made tortillas, very good! The staff seemed rushed and just trying to get everyone through the cattle call line! We had the burrito. The chicken was salty. THe salmon salad was good. The guacamole was fresh and tasty!

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See 2 more reviews by MAUREEN H for Provo
Massachusetts
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51 reviews 51 reviews
43 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 2, 2013

I had take out from Cafe Rio. I had the salad with grilled chicken and it was delicious! Great place for lunch.

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Provo, Utah, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2012

College students love this place. It's always crowded, you get big portions, and if you like Mexican food, you will probably like this. It's noisy and there is no atmosphere.

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See 6 more reviews by Patricia S for Provo
Provo, Utah
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24 reviews 24 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2012

The Mexican food at Cafe Rio is, to be more specific, Mexican-American food, but it is delicious Mexican American food that is prepared quickly before your eyes. You order in front of a food counter, and in nearly every menu item, your meal begins with a freshly-cooked tortilla (and now whole-wheat tortillas are an option!) upon which everything else is... More

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See 3 more reviews by UtahCrowe for Provo
Santa Rosa, California
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2012

All my friends love this place. For me it is just ok, i rather have authentic mexican food else where. They only have pinto and black beans. They are too fast in the line and dont listen to customer requests, they just rush through to the next customer. I heard the pork salad is the best menu item.

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See 4 more reviews by Skyler B for Provo
Ferron, Utah
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5 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

It was a pork barbacoa, at least I think that's the name. It was so full of flavor! I really like all the items they put in their salad. Black beans, lettuce, a freshly made tortilla underneath! Just wonderful flavor!

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Provo, Utah
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

Cafe Rio is delicious but I would not recommend going to this one. For the few times that I've been to this one the service there is not up to par. I came in for a To Go order & the two To Go girls, who were just standing there with nothing to do, let me stand there for 5... More

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Utah
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78 reviews 78 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
74 helpful votes 74 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 16, 2012

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Fixed just how you like it. This place is always busy, but just go. The atmosphere is fun. The service is always great. Clean. It's reasonable priced, plenty of food, and they have great horchata.

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Washington
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69 reviews 69 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 14, 2012

This is fast food at its best. The made to order meals are superb and the chicken tortilla soup fabulous.

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