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Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill in New Hartford
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New Hartford, Oneida County, New York, US
Service options
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Seating
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Groups
Yes
Tourists
Yes
University students
Yes
Payments
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 315-737-1010
Site: http://www.riograndetexmexgrill....
Site: http://www.riograndetexmexgrill....
Opening hours
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Thursday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Friday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Saturday:11:30AM–8:30PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
They are consistent in food quality, fresh and hot and its a very ElPaso-esque vibe which I love. Even the music was cool, Alt Americana. We order the Carnita Plate that looked as good as it tasted, but first we had their homemade tortilla chip that are light and crispy along with their two types of homemade salsa. We washed it all down with the Mexican Coke-a-Cola, sugar, no high fructose corn syrup. 5 stars all say long. Ive been going there for about 20 years and highly recommend you go too!
Good proportion and well seasoned food that satisfies your appetite. Very comfortable seating and friendly employees. The ingredients is what makes the food delicious here. I think chefs cook here. Cant wait to make a trip here again.
Our go to restaurant for TexMex takeout. We especially recommend the fajitas, enchiladas, and chimichangas. The service is always fast and friendly.
Food is great, good taste, friendly service. Enjoyed some steak quesadilla and strawberry margarita. Recommended to anyone that would enjoy authentic Mexican Food.
They have really good Mexican food that is always consistent
I moved away from the area several years ago, but had the pleasure of visiting today and ordering lunch at Rio Grand. The food was ready on when promised, each entrée was delicious and plentiful, and the complimentary chips and salsa are second to none.
Food is always good, chips are my number one thing with the salsa. Yummy yummy for my tummy.
Carnitas plate wad excellent, as were the flautas/taqitos.
The enchiladas were delicious service was quick, and free chips and salsa with your meal. One of my favorite restaurants in the area.
All the cheese including the dip was like Velveeta. The beans were whole, and anything Mexican, no matter how dirty or damaged was hung on the walls.
Best Mexican or Tex-Mex around. We had chicken breast enchiladas, veggie chalupa, steak tostada, guac, and salsa with chips. Everything was made on site, seasoned perfectly, and fresh, fresh, fresh!
Food NEVER disappoints, staff is attentive and very friendly!
We really love the food here. Its flavorful and distinct. The salsa (they have a salsa bar if you eat in, red hot and green mild) is amazing. They have vegetarian options that wont disappoint. Only problem is consistency. It always tastes great but if might feel like youre getting a different plate. They also seem confused about what comes with the to go plates. If you want cheese on your taco you have to ask for it. But its really great food and the prices are excellent.
Hi from South Carolina. The tacos are not authentic. I wasnt impressed. I ordered the taco plate. They tasted so so but the rest of my family were done eating before my tacos arrived to the table.
Best taco salad in a long time! A great place for our Cinco Dr Mayo celebration.
Nice place to go for tex mex. Simple menu and good food. I love their variety of home made salsas. They currently are curbside pickup only.
Its kind of like stepping into a food joint in a Texas border town. The place doesnt look like anything special and tends to not look like its clean (although it actually is kept up nicely) and some may be put off by ordering at the counter and then sitting. The food is great authentic Tex-Mex, though. Everything is delicious, and the owner tends to make excellent specials throughout the week. The freshly made chips and salsas are to die for. Bring your appetite.
Great food I love the chicken queso highly recommended my husband gers the fajita platter always delicious!
The food here is amazing. I love this place to go and unwind for lunch. Great atmosphere to get away for an hour from work! Rhe food is amazing and they offer endless chips and salsa... the prices are reasonable and it is also a place I would bring my wife and kids for dinner!
Very tasty food. Had some trouble with the shredded chicken - too much water/juice made my tortilla soggy. Beef & steak dishes are also great. Their 1 lb burrito is gigantic. LOVE the guac though, with unlimited free chips and salsa. Yummy!
Super cool place. Very authentic food and atmosphere.
The place absolutely rocks. Get the chicken Mexicana or steak enchilada plate or both! Delicious food
The food itself was good but the staff on the floor leaves a lot to be desired. I approached this young lady with several concerns that she did not seem interested in addressing. The first was that there were no paper towels in the mens bathroom which she acknowledged but did nothing about as I went back in there before leaving and found the same issue. Second was my fajitas did not arrive with tortillas so I asked her if they should have and she said yes. Five or more minutes later I had to ask her to get them for me a second time. Overall the restaurant appears dilapidated and not clean. I will not be returning. And for those stating they have great margaritas, not today they didnt because the frozen machine is broken. ugh.
We hadnt been to the Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill in quite a while. Nothing much had changed (mostly, in a good way.) The menu has lots of choices (but, even the woman at the counter joked...its basically the same fundamental items...arranged in different orders.) :D The food is all cooked to order...and is served hot, fresh and delicious! You get your own tortilla chips, at a side-bar...that also has sauces and jalapenos. My wife and I had the Enchilada Platters and a couple of ice cold beers. The refried beans and rice were OK. The enchiladas were great! But, the star of the show is their homemade Guacamole. I could eat that all day! Creamy, fresh and so tasty. The only downside to the things havent changed, is that the decor has been the same since theyve opened. Things are a bit dingy and dated. But, it definitely gives you the feel of being in a small roadside taqueria in Mexico.
Looking at the reviews I decided to give them a try since I was craving mexican food. I had gotten take out instead of dining in. The food portions is what confuses me, I felt that they are over charging with their prices, not only that but my guacamole was an unpleasant color and over salted. Decent food but I don’t think I’ll ever eat from them again.
This was a surprise to me. If someone asked me out of the blue if I wanted to go to Mexican for dinner I would have shot it down right away. One look at the menu and I knew this was going to be a winner. Pulled pork is one of my favorite meats and this place had it in numerous forms. Ive tried the pulled pork tacos, pulled pork quesadilla and recently we had a family style type dish where you make your own tacos and I was always happy with the result!
The guy who took our order was a total sweetheart, and the salsa, chips and guac were very good, but the chicken chimichanga was only average after eating the one at Pedros Kitchen just a couple days before. It was just a bit bland in comparison. They also dont come to your table and take your order, you have to order at the window and get your chips and salsa at the chips & salsa bar, which isnt a huge deal, but if you want to be waited on then this isnt the place to go. Also, the place could use a good cleaning. There was a huge spider in a web right above my head.
I absolutely love this place. Food quality is amazing and during this crazy pandemic the owner is hustling food out to cars with a smile on his face! As crazy busy as they were he was able to push my order thru and make a special occasion really special!
Best authentic tex mex food. Period. A family owned and run gem tucked into a neat little cafe restaurant. Nothing fancy, come as you are. You will not leave unsatisfied! The freshly made salsas and chips are a reason alone to visit every few weeks! The family and the rest of the staff are delightful and attentive to your every need. You cant go wrong!
The best Tex Mex restaurant around. Large portions for a great price. Staff is always friendly and wait times are always short. Also has vegetarian options. Worth going here over Moes or Chipotle.
I heard there was a Tex Mex Restaurant in the area so I had to try it. My boss said it was dingy but I guess hes not used to authentic Tex Mex and Mexican places because theyre all like that. I decided to head over to Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill. Sure enough, they didnt disappoint. Theres no real wait staff. You simply order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. Theres a nacho bin with choices of salsas, an open soda fountain and iced tea dispenser and utensils - all self-service. I had the Enchilada combo served New Mexican style. Thats one beef, one chicken and one carnitas enchilada topped with 2 fried eggs and served with rice and refried beans. Add an order of iced tea with that plus 18% gratuity and it was a full meal under $20. Those of you who know me well know I can eat. This was the few times I left just the last few bites on the plate. Im so stuffed! With an authentic ambiance (and I like the altar or mini shrine in the entry) and very good food, I highly recommend this place.
Absolutely delicious. Sizeable portions for the taco plate under the Tex Mex options. Curbside service was prompt and friendly. Great taste and value!
Great food. Very good authentic food. Very welcoming! The food is great and the chips. They take their time with food preparation and you can defe notice based on taste. Quesadillas are my favorite. Eat in you won’t regret it!!
Me my boyfriend and two friends went and got food and we ordered around the same time, and they got their food about fifteen minutes after ordering my boyfriend and I waited 45 minutes just to be told to wait ten more minutes and waited an extra 20 minutes. And on top of that Im Muslim and order beef enchiladas and they gave me pork enchiladas. Which I hadnt realized until after I already consumed it and looked at it a little closer.
Great Mexican food! Food is consistent, made quickly, and tastes delicious; includes complimentary chips & salsa. Prices are reasonable. The setting is quite laid back, casual.
Everything is great - Ive had the guac, Fajita tacos, fish tacos, carne, rice and beans, all the standards and they are done right! its common to see people (including me!) lined up at times to just get the salsa to go, it IS that good and you should do it too. If youve spent much time in South TX, this little spot takes you right back.
Great food every time I go (which is pretty often!). Highly recommended
Best Mexican food around very friendly and they absolutely care about their customers.
You have to order at a counter, no table service. Very bland. We had fish tacos and chimichangas, and neither had any flavor. The nachos we ordered were the best part of our meal. I wont be heading back.
Awful food refried beans were gross. Melted cheddar cheese. You have to get your own drinks and chips and salsa. And then go to pay and was asked if I want to leave a tip.
Amazing authentic food. Love the place
I did carry out and by the time I got it home I was thoroughly dissatisfied with how it held up. Everything was soggy and mushy please work on your take out. -Hint don’t pour sauce all over something that’s dry when it’s being carried out.
The hospitality and service was superb. I bought a bottle of hot sauce off the shelf and they charged me for the price of little one. The menu and food was excellent. Ill be taking my friends there again soon! Thanks Rio Grande.
It was amazing! Great food and friendly service! Delicious Quesadillas and tacos, and especially the dips and 1 pound burritos! Free nachos and salsa! Overall a great meal!
Really good if they pick up the phone
Excellent authentic Mexican cuisine.
I have been going here for over 10 years, they have the best tex-mex food in the area. The staff is very friendly. You order at the counter and then pick a seat to be served at. They also have very good frozen margaritas. A wonderful family owned business.
Loved it l. Ive been here for 2 years and someone brought me here recently. Loved the food the Texas atmosphere reminded me of home. My only complaint... todays Texas Independence Day and your not open!!!!
Holy crow-- this is FANTASTIC Mexican food. We went on the advice of friends and werent disappointed. Absolutely the best Mexican food we have had in the area. Hands down. Go-- youll love it.
Well this trip was upsetting due to the fact the prices were out of this world and we only had tacos, plain jane tacos mind you. Also they were minimally filled and not hot. Almost $40 bucks for tacos, rice and 2 drinks is a little much. Nostalgia is over and food was not that great.
Took 40 minutes for our food. And we ordered take out. This place was horrible. They were pushing out orders and our friends got their food 20 minutes before us. Then the casher and or cook didnt give us a coupon or discount for the horrible service. Never eating here again.
If you value uniqueness over franchises, flavor over fluff, and ingredients over condiments, youll be a regular! The food is ample and delicious. Its Madre y Padre style, friendly staff, and tex-mex decor are inviting. Well be back...often.
Great Great food. Great prices
The only reason I am giving this place 2 starts is because the food was good at first. We had 8 people in our party, and 4 of us had shredded chicken in our food. The 4 of us that had the chicken are now EXTREMELY sick. This used to be one of our favorite restaurants, and it will be a VERY long time, if ever, before we return to this restaurant.
I just bought my first burrito bowl and it was absolutely delicious, the steak was so tender I loved it. I ll be a return customer. The staff is very nice also.
Geno & Crew have been serving us the areas best TexMex in a casual-cool atmosphere for ages! Eat-In or Take-Out ... always a great meal.
A family favorite for my husband and I and our two kids that all of us can agree on when deciding where to eat. Reasonable prices. Delicious food and quick service.
Its a really good Mexican restaurant for our area 👍
Usually pretty good. Best place to go during cinco de mayo, but I stood in line for almost 90 minutes that day.Quantity of food has gone down lately, and prices have gone up, but hey. Thats just how businesses work.
As someone who is from Texas, this is the furthest thing from Tex-Mex. The food had no seasoning in it, the queso is straight cheese, and the chips were stale. People from New York don’t know what Tex-Mex really is, and this is nothing like the real thing.
Ive been eating there since moving to the area in the mid 90s. Always consistent in quality. Going Saturday night for my wifes bday. There is no other place like it in the greater Utica area.
Really fast food... and good... Order at the counter... pay.. go sit.. and they bring it to you... also large portions. I had Vegan burritto it was good..
This is simply the Best Mexican food. Very fast service. Meatless Mondays, Two-fer Tuesdays. Great Food!
Great for lazy food days/weekends. The spice/salt levels for the red salsa really depends on the staff if the day.
One of the best places to eat in the area. The food is delicious and is made very quickly. Ive never been disappointed going there.
A decent greasy spoon of a Tex Mex place. The food is OK and the servings are generous. The decor is a bit grimy and disheveled, but thats kind of its charm. Worth a visit.
Don’t take out. My first experience was eat-in which was phenomenal. However their take out style is messy, sloppy, and soggy. Don’t do it
Can I tell you how happy I was to find this place? Mexican food that doesnt taste like Italian tomato sauce with a bit of cumin thrown in. Love it!!
Love this place. The inside might be lacking to some but the food and speed at which it comes out always makes up for it! The Rio Grande plate is amazing!!!
Good food, it was pretty busy but our food came out quick. The pork tastes great. Good authentic tex-mex.
If youre looking for delicious hole in the wall tex-mex food, this is it; this is where you go. Chips & Salsa, combo platter, beers, you can find something youll love here.
Good food. Waitress messed up our order but straightened it out in the long run. Ample parking, clean restrooms.
Simply delicious Mexican food, very flavorful meat. Free fried tortillas with several hot sauces.
Awesome food!A bit crowded and warm but well worth the mealsGreat margaritas-affordable!Impressed being from Calif.
Really good Americanized Mexican cuisine! It can get pretty packed on a Friday night dining in may not be an option at dinner time!
Great food at a decent price. Awesome atmosphere, the workers are always great and the owner Gino is great!
This place is great. I love their salsa bar!
Always consistent great tasting food. Love the chips and salsa as well.
The best Tex Mex in the area. 150% recommend. Enjoy the complimentary tortilla chips and fresh salsas.
Great food and greater margaritas. Excellent staff. Vegan options.
An amazing family owned and operated Mexican resteraunt. Great food, good service, about what youd hope for in a resteraunt.
I would give six stars if possible. Food is always incredible. Great little place. My wife and I love it here.
Awesome tacos and margaritas. Love Tex Mex and their homemade salsa and chips are delicious.
Atmosphere is ex elkent. Great Tex Mex choices. You wont leave hungry
Always great food with good portion sizes
Truly the best experience, and AMAZING food!!! Fast service, kind service, good food!
Yum. At least once a week I need my Tex Mex fix. Thank you for giving us great food and service for many years.
Good fresh tacos in an old southwest themed restaurant. I enjoyed myself, the food and atmosphere.
Very very good food. Easily the best Mexican food I have found in the Utica area.
Always great food. Friendly staff. Nice environment. All around great place.
Its a hole in the wall. But its my hole in the wall. Foods great. Margiratas are greatest. My favorite local cuisine.
Great Food, service, and atmosphere! Even served us during a power outage!
If youre going out for great Tex Mex food, this is it. Service is really excellent as well!
Always great, no long wait, free chip n salsa. Awesome staff
Great authentic food. Lots of vegetarian choices. Mexican atmosphere.
Delicious as always. Quick service and the steak was melt in your mouth tender.
When I enter, I feel like Im in south Texas. Ice & snow left behind, bright colors and best of all delicious Tex-Med cuisine.
My chorizo burrito was amazing as usual!!!! Fresh and delicious! Thanks!!!!
Staff was pleasant....but maybe I came at the wrong time...Ordered a chimichanga with beef..had chunks of uncooked meat...food nothing to brag about
Always great food. Top notch customer service. Super fast!
Amazing food!! Go here all the time!! AWESOME Vegetarian options!! And most important amazing people!!👍😄👍👍👍👍
Love this place! Best Mexican food you can find in the area
Excellent food and lots of it! Dinner for nine of us for about $50 - AND there are leftovers!
Love their quesadillas and burritos the most! Their chips, guac, and salsa are amazing.
Im craving your quesadillas right now! Love this restaurant so much.
Loved the food, the portions are huge. Our kids are picky eaters and they loved everything.
Its our favorite place for tacos and enchiladas! The best frozen margheritas too!
Id have given it 5 stars but the restroom smelled like sewage. Food was great though.
Always fresh and tasty! Pretty hefty portions for the price.
Great food! Great place!!! To get a real taste of great Mexican food!
A must stop if youre in the area. Fabulous food and a help yourself chips and salsa bar.
Eating at Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill is the best decision that my husband and I have made in the last 16 years!
A small eatery with great food. Excellent service and friendly staff.
Great food, awesome service! I eat here at least once a week
Couldnt go inside but Wow the food is worth it.
Awesome salsa and chicken burrito! Best I have had since moving from california.
Good food
I had a burrito and I took half home! It was filling and delicious!
One of the best places around I love the food and the atmosphere
Rock star food as always. Two thumbs up. Best salsa around.
Best Mexican food in town. The Cadillac Nachos are the best!
Authentic food at good prices dobe by great people.
Good food, casual atmosphere, great staff!
Bomb steak tacos
Great cooked perfect will be back
Great place to satisfy that Mexican craving. Vegan options, plus margaritas.
Great Mexican food. Love going there
I did not go to Mexican restaurant...i went to the China house next door...really good Chinese food...
Grate service good food and an awesome margarita the real hometown spot.
The food is delicious and the inside looks authentic and stylish!
Great Tex Mex food. Awesome burritos and the best salsa
Large portions fast service good food
Service was fast food was hot and fresh and tasty!
Excellent food! Tons of options! A must go-to.
Cool people, great food and nice environment.
Cool vibe and awesome food at a fair price!
Good food, good price.. Casual atmosphere.. ☺
Good food, friendly service, fun atmosphere
Great margs, excellent chips, spicy jalapeños !
Best burritos ever. Great food and value!!!
Delicious and flavorful salsa, chicken, queso, and margs!!!
Very authentic food and top notch staff!
Best one pound burrito omg its soo delicious
Buy Two Margaritas get the Third FREE also the red Salsa is BOMB
Great food, great atmosphere & great drinks!
Excellent food good portion size
Best place for authentic Mexican food!
My GO TO place for Tex Mex in CNY! Home made everything!
Great food, service and prices
Legit tasty Mexican food in Utica area
Authentic and deliciousWas impressed with the speed of service
Friendlier than other local similar style restaurants.
Dont let the atmosphere deceive you, the food is amazing
Very good food
Great food every time!!!
Food was good and service was quick
Excellent food, better service.
Best tex-mex around here hands down
Best Tex-Mex outside Temple, Texas!!!
The BEST Tex Mex ever!!! Love it!
Love this place best Margaritas around !
Theyre as good as his Momma Ninfa!
Best Mexican food North of the border
Great food, great staff
Authentic Tex-mex
Great food and affordable options
Rice and beans were cold young employees onphones sorry
Great Mexican food and magraritas.
Love my Rio Grande
Great Rec Mex food. Outstanding.
Great food, great value
Great food and atmosphere
Delicious and got my food fast
Great food. Fast service.
Love the chips and everything else
Not sure this place is still open ... it wasnt when i went last
Delicious food and fast service
A hole in the wall with great food.
It was a good place to eat.
Great food , Real Texas Mex
Best mexican food around!
Always good food!
The best in Oneida county by far
Tasty and good selection
Good food
Great food and drink s
Great food great service
Great food
Good food
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-12The food is always consistent and flavorful. This is one of the best restaurants in CNY. ❤ their fajitas, burritos, and chimis! Thank you!
Review №2
2022-02-21Food came out fast and the meat was kinda dry leading me to believe it was microwaved. The price and Quantity was rather surprising and enough to have us return for another meal. The flavors were there, but the execution could use work. Definitely worth the quick meal if fast food isnt your cup of tea for the day. Staff was very nice as well, this always goes a long way for me.
Review №3
2021-08-09Good food in a funky atmosphere with a attentive and pleasant staff.The Mexican street corn was delicious.Could use a wider selection of beer.
Review №4
2022-04-23It was a truly rotten experience. We ordered strawberry margaritas the slush tasted like stale refrigerator with strawberry syrup. The serve yourself chips and salsa was interesting untill you try to eat them they were stale also salsa was nasty . Then the deluxe beef nachos where a handful of chips with some ground beef and cheese thrown on top but it was the only thing that came warm. Our room temp enchilada plates were 3 cigar sized wraps with ground beef and then rice and beans on the side everything lacked seasoning except salt that was very present . So we left over $70 wiser never to return and pass on the experience we usually give second chances but this one just seems hopeless
Review №5
2022-05-10Food is great! However the front staff lady with a septum piercing obviously didn’t care about her job nor her attitude. Was extremely sarcastic with me when I couldn’t hear her question, probably won’t go back because of this lol
Review №6
2021-12-02The best chili con carne I have ever had. I love the idea of letting the customer add the beans and cheese and all the other items to their chili. The tacos were so fresh and everything was hot when I picked it up. Best tasting salsa and chips Ive had. And they offer two different kinds of mild and a hot.
Review №7
2021-11-01Ive been coming back for years and have tried just about everything on the menu! Always consistently good! One if my favorites is the Cadillac nachos
Review №8
2022-03-19So very good. I love this place. Real food made right. And they actually have hot as hell pepper sauce. Best at theyre craft. Highly recommend.!!!
Review №9
2021-12-13Whether you get a cheese quesadilla or a combo plate with several items, Rio Grande is always excellent. The homemade chips and salsa are also fantastic. Food is made quickly, yet consistently, for eat in or take out. I dont normally have a margarita, but I see crowds of people lining up to order them usually.
Review №10
2022-02-09This is THE BEST Mexican food Ive had in New York. Definitely the most authentic since moving here from AZ 8 1/2 years ago!!