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Cafe Rio

7803 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA 20109
571-358-3500
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Ranked #3 of 102 restaurants in Manassas
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- May 31, 2013
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Manassas, VA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013 via mobile

This place is close to home, so it's convenient to stop by and get dinner to go. They are always busy, so if you're in a big hurry, you might not want to stop here. The staff is very friendly and the line moves fairly quickly, if the person ordering knows exactly what they want, but since everything is made... More

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Los Angeles, California
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179 reviews 179 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

We ordered a burrito and chicken nachos, there was enough food to feed all 3 of us. When we ordered the nachos the employees began to sing Nacho Nacho man.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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37 reviews 37 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

It is not just another Mexican chain restaurant. The food is made to order and is full of great tastes. The restaurant is friendly and fast and always busy. The nachos are my favorite, especially with all the toppings. Recommended for families and singles.

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

We were so excited when this opened up! Everything is so good, fresh, and made from scratch. You may have to wait in line to get your order but it is worth the wait. They give out free cheese tortillas with a strawberry for kids. Try it, you will LOVE it!

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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2013 via mobile

Beef tacos are my absolute favorite!! The lady at the register today Jan 31st is always very nice. If she isn't the manger, she should be. Love this place!!

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Gainesville, Virginia
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11 reviews 11 reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012 via mobile

I had driven past Cafe Rio numerous times and finally stopped there on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was hopping as it was their Taco Tuesday. The flour tortillas are made fresh in front of you, so soft yet with just the right amount of crispness, best I've ever had! I tried the beef, chicken and sweet barbacoa pork tacos,... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 16, 2012

We found the restaurant at the recommendation of the Fairfield Inn~Manassas front desk staff. They were right about how fabulous the food is! We have returned numerous times for the very tasty, fresh, large portioned, reasonably priced food. Its a fun addition to be serenaded if you are a first time customer. Our personal favorite is the taco salad with... More

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Manassas, Virginia
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76 reviews 76 reviews
62 restaurant reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 21, 2012

I was not really thrilled with this place. Everyone was excited when it opened, but it is really just like Chipotle; you walk through a line and pick what you want and they make it for you. The selection is a little different, and the food is certainly not bad, it's just not anything that really competes arguably with favorites... More

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Boones Mill, Virginia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 1, 2012

I have never been to a Cafe Rio before, I am assuming this is a chain. Anyway, Pleasantly surprised with the many vegetarian options that were available. I got the salad, it was so good and I had to save half of it for the next day, large portions. They will sing to you if you have never eaten there... More

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Bristow, Virginia
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71 reviews 71 reviews
48 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 31, 2012

Without a doubt, the best Tex-Mex is in the Mom and Pop places in Texas and Arizona (and probably New Mexico, but I've not eaten there). This place is as good as I've seen in Virginia though. I had enchiladas and the wife had the tacos (soft shell) and they were pretty good. Several different fillings - we had the... More

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