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Cafe Rio

1205 West Highway 40, Vernal, UT
435-781-8100
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Ranked #1 of 19 restaurants in Vernal
Cuisines: Mexican
Most recent review
- 16 Jun 2013
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San Jose, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Cafe Rio really sounded good according to the reviews, while not awful it is not great. The restaurant made tortilla I got was thick, dry, and tough and the burrito was rolled so loosely it could not be picked up. The BBQ pork was kinda of sweet, maybe that is how it is supposed to be, but it was only... More

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Nashville, TN
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47 reviews 47 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

Care Rio has become my favorite part (quick-food wise, at least), about visiting Utah. This local chain always has unique and fun flavors. The pork barbacoa is THE BEST I've had. This was the first time I visit this location, and I ordered my "usual" barbacoa salad. Overall, very good, but when the cook put the black beans on the... More

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Provo, UT
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This place is yummy. I always enjoy going to café rio. I love their salads. It' so nice that they are in a small town in Vernal. It is Mexican food, but not your traditional style; which is a nice change of pace. Thank you!

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Willcox, Arizona
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25 reviews 25 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

The selection is relatively small, just lots of different ways to eat a few items. They offer a free quesadilla for small children. We've eaten here several times and have had no complaints. Don't hesitate, if this is one of your options you'll be happy with the outcome.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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28 restaurant reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

The place was packed on a weeknight visit, but they keep things moving quickly. I enjoyed my usual Cafe Rio chicken salad. My friends tried the quesadillas, burritos, and enchiladas. Good fast Mexican fare. They have crushed ice, too!

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Newman, California
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44 reviews 44 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 March 2013 via mobile

The food was good but it was hard to order because one of the servers did not understand English very well

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Grand Junction, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2013

The kids get free quesadillas, which is why my wife goes. Well that and she loves the tostadas. I love the fish and the shrimp tacos and hate the whatever they call that soggy Mexican pasta, both are specials. Service is great, especially for Vernal which in general seems to me to have below average customer service. It's the only... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013 via mobile

I had the pork enchiladas...they were delicious! It's all made right in front of you so you get it hot. Probably one of the best places to eat in Vernal!

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Vernal, Utah
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2013

There isn't much in Vernal so this is always a good choice. I just wish they had more variety since I eat here all the time. Yum!

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Duchesne, Utah
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12 reviews 12 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2012

Almost every time we go to Vernal we eat here. Friendly service, good quality food. Great Prices. The manager in the early afternoon is always friendly and goes out of his way to do what he can to see that you are happy.

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