Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, located at 510 Oswego St in Liverpool, NY, has quickly become a beloved destination for locals seeking authentic Mexican cuisine. Customers rave about its vibrant atmosphere, making it a perfect spot for casual dinners with friends and family. From the moment you arrive, the tantalizing aroma of freshly prepared dishes fills the air, beckoning you to explore their extensive menu.
Highlights of the dining experience include the well-loved spicy margaritas and complimentary chips with salsa, which set the stage for a delightful meal. Reviews indicate that the fajitas and carnitas are particularly noteworthy, with generous portions that often leave patrons with leftovers to savor. Diners also can't get enough of the churros—a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth, as highlighted by the enthusiastic endorsements from returning customers.
The attentive staff at Rio Grande goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable visit, embodying exceptional hospitality. Customers, such as Dana Olmstead, share heartwarming stories of how staff members made their experience even better through thoughtful gestures, proving that the restaurant prioritizes great service just as much as outstanding food. With reasonable prices and incredible flavors, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is undoubtedly a gem in the neighborhood, inviting you to feast on culinary delights.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has no-contact delivery
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Highlights
Has fast service
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Serves healthy options
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Cosy
Trendy
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Accepts debit cards
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Megan Camm
Jun 12,2025
We visited Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant on a Tuesday night and were pleasantly surprised by how bustling it was! It's clear that this spot is a neighborhood favorite. We started with a spicy margarita and a coke, which were served promptly, along with complimentary chips and salsa. We couldn’t resist adding guacamole for 5. For our entrees, we ordered the fajitas and carnitas—both arrived quickly and were absolutely delicious. The portions were generous, and we had plenty of leftovers to take home.
Betty Lou
Jun 8,2025
I’ve had several DoorDash pickups here each time it just smelled so good I had to try it out. Finally sat down for a meal here with the family and we were very impressed. Going to be a new frequent spot for us! Bonus, my daughter and I swooned over the Churros, so good!
Keven Donald
Jun 5,2025
The food here is delicious, especially the steak and tacos. Both were flavorful and cooked perfectly. Prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions you get. Service was also excellent—friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Highly recommend this spot for great Mexican food at a good price.
Dana Olmstead
Jun 2,2025
The food is amazing and the staff is so incredible. I had my 2 year old and my seven month old with me when I went to pick-up my food. When waiting for our order to come out a young gentleman pulled out a chair for me to put the car seat on so I wouldn’t have to put her on the ground or hold it. Then he grabbed our food and followed me out to the car holding the doors open for me and the kids. I could have done it all and he certainly didn’t have to go the extra mile but it made all the difference completely made my day! Also the food was phenomenal, I would highly recommend and I’ll definitely be coming back!
Hannah Perez
May 29,2025
Glad we found this place. Food and service were great. Complimentary clips and salsa. Love the atmosphere, tables and chairs. Beautiful.
Argenis Lopez
May 22,2025
We now have street corn and the best margaritas in town
Lexi Chipules
May 3,2025
Absolutely delicious! One of the best tacos I've had in Syracuse, I can't believe I didn't come here sooner. The margarita was large and delicious. The rice and beans were a bit underwhelming and lacking flavor, but the birria tacos made up for it. Their house salsa is also very tasty.
Angelique Ortiz-Kane
Apr 10,2025
I've been to this restaurant twice - once for a late lunch and once around dinner time. Both times, the service was outstanding and the food was perfection!!! During the lunch time visit the restaurant was fairly empty. The service was pretty quick, and we did not wait very long at all for our meals. During the dinner time visit the restaurant was pretty full. We didn't have to wait for a table for 8 people, but the majority of the tables were full. Even with a full restaurant, the service was quick and the food came out very fast. Both times, I ordered Carnitas. They were so good the first time that I wanted them again. The Coca-Cola there is very good too. The staff is very friendly and attentive. The restaurant is clean and festive. The bathroom is very roomy (big enough for a wheelchair).
Reviews For Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant