Casa Rio

I asked a few locals for recommendations for good Mexican food and was repeatedly told there is no good Mexican food in the downtown area, but if I'd like to try decent texmex, I should go to Casa Rio. I went and was not disappointed. The Chile Relleno was very tasty and a huge portion. The place looked authentic and staff was friendly, although service was a bit slow at times. I believe that might have been due to my first server leaving half way through and one of her colleagues looking after me then. Was it the best, most authentic Mexican food? No, but it was tasty and considering the location a more than fair price.

We were in town and wanted Tex-Mex along the river. Casa Rio has been around a long time and has always been able to provide the fast, easy and fair priced Tex-Mex dishes. The outside tables along the river were full so we asked to be on the list. About ten minutes later a table was ready for us. A house margarita and ice waters came quickly as did the chips and salsa. We order a couple different plate dinners and they were out in around 8-10 minutes. The enchiladas, tacos, tostadas and all were very tasty...definitely hit the spot. Service was friendly and prompt. We will be back for some more tasty Tex-Mex.

The food was absolutely delicious. Good traditional texmex. I chose the El Sombrero plate. Some of the best ground beef I've ever had. Extremely flavorful and juicy. The rice was nice and fluffy. But hands down the best part was the service. We sat at the last table right on the river walk. I was afraid we'd get forgotten about but that wasn't the case. Our server checked on us constantly to make sure we where good. Will for sure come back when we come down to San Antonio.

The food was delicious. I was surprised how little we had to wait. We were told it would take about forty five minutes but only took about ten minutes. There is both outdoor and indoor seating. It was also happy and festive being there around St Patrick’s Day and the water being dyed a bright green. If you are in town go to the river walk and definitely eat at this restaurant.

Stopped in while exploring the Riverwalk and had the best experience! Coming from Maine, I knew the food would blow my mind, but our server was equally amazing! Delmar was so considerate, adding extra cherries to our Shirley temples and filling our water bottles with ice water for the rest of our walk! 10/10 experience!

Casa Rio: Riverwalk Charm, Surprising Value, and a Very Enthusiastic Tip Stepping onto the San Antonio Riverwalk, we sought out Casa Rio, reputedly the oldest restaurant on this iconic stretch (since 1946!). My initial expectation for prices, given the prime real estate, was "ouch," preparing my wallet for a full body check. I was pleasantly surprised, however, to find them significantly more reasonable than other spots we'd eyed. We snagged a coveted outdoor table right by the river, and even on a sweltering day, the breeze made it quite pleasant – a major win for sanity with a family of seven! Service was solid, the food was genuinely good – not mind-blowingly authentic or gourmet, but a perfectly satisfying and tasty meal in a truly cool setting. The chips and salsa, while not complimentary (a $2 charge per basket), were undeniably delicious and addictive. At this point, I was mentally prepping a glowing 5-star review, thinking, "What incredible value for the Riverwalk, even if the food wasn’t aiming for a Michelin star!" I was ready to leave a generous tip, probably in the 20% range, feeling good about the experience and my savvy budgeting. Then the bill arrived. Imagine my surprise (and a slight eyebrow raise that almost hit my hairline) to find a 30% gratuity already added. Yes, thirty percent. We're a family of seven, which I understand often qualifies for an automatic gratuity, but 30% felt... excessive, especially without any prior notice on the menu (or maybe I just missed it, though I tend to scrutinize for things that affect my wallet). To top it off, the payment screen still offered the option to add even more to the tip. My service experience was perfectly fine – attentive enough for a busy spot – but it certainly wasn't an "over-the-top, let's-sell-a-kidney-for-an-extra-10%" kind of performance. What started as a potentially 5-star experience, purely based on location, value, and pleasant food, took a sharp turn. This automatic, undisclosed (to me, at least) 30% felt a bit like being strong-armed by the Riverwalk itself. While the ambiance is unbeatable, and the food hit the spot, this policy leaves a sour taste that outweighs the sweet chips. For that reason, despite the initial positives, we won't be returning. It was a good basic meal in a very cool spot, but the tipping practice pushes it from a charming historic gem to a hard pass.

It was ok experience and food was not upto the expectations. Nice ambiance and nice view if you seat outside. Food came out a little bit on colder side. Server was nice and friendly. If you want live music, they have musicians who would play a song for you for $20.

Went on weekend trip to SA. Found this festive spot on the Riverwalk. First red flag was the Note on menu stating that “for safety reasons fajitas are not served on a skillet”. Decent portions. I had the enchilada, taco and tamale plate. Pretty good. Sister and classmate shared the chicken enchiladas. Lack of season and colors and the ‘sizzling” you usually get from a fajita dish was quite disappointing. Other classmate got the chicken enchiladas. Those were good. Our server basically sat us, took our order and was barely present. I had to ask another passing server for additional napkins. The salsa was so disappointing. We are from the Dallas area and should have brought our own. Very surprised by the lack of service and attention that was received. Basically, you get people in, get them seated to eat and drink and don’t follow up. Will not be a repeat.

We came here for lunch over the weekend and really enjoyed our experience! Upon arriving we had a very short wait time and got a table right on the water!! Our server was very kind and was able to answer any questions we had! Overall service was prompt!! We all enjoyed our meals, and felt that the portions were very generous. All of the food arrived made to order and was super tasty! We thoroughly enjoyed our experience here! It was such a pleasant experience to have lunch right on the water. I would definitely recommend trying Casa Rio if you are in the area!!

Casa Rio is the oldest restaurant on the River Walk, or that's what the boat tours kept saying as they motored by our outside table. We swung through SA and wanted to show our daughter the River Walk. Casa Rio was the restaurant we both remembered eating at with our parents, so we opted to keep the tradition going. It was a weekday and a little past lunch rush, so we had no issue immediately getting a table on the water. I've been told the wait can get lengthy at peak hours, especially during high season for tourists. FYI The food isn't exceptional but it'll scratch that itch. Most of the dishes we ordered were a little bland on seasoning, but if you're just looking for a pile of fajitas and a margarita, you should be fine. Their outside seating is dog friendly to boot. They brought out water bowls for tableside dogs which I thought was a nice touch. Service was meh. Our waiter forgot a couple things from our initial order, corrected the mistakes, but left us waiting for half our lunch after already eating the other half. He would also ask if we needed anything, we'd ask for something, then he'd disappear for 10+ minutes doing his rounds before circling back remembering what we asked for, then finally running to grab it. Just seemed like he was going through the motions and not really present. Long story short, this is not the greatest Tex-Mex/Mexican food in San Antonio, but if you're looking for a true tourist checkbox to tick off, eating at Casa Rio on the river is most likely high up on the list.

Going to the Riverwalk in San Antonio is a very 'tourist-y' thing to do when one visits the city. So, expect to see plenty of tourists. However, a lot of locals are there, too. I think the difference is the locals know what to expect because we've experienced the disappointment of Riverwalk dining before. I'm traveling on business and Wonder Wife decided to come spend the weekend with me, which is a lot like having an angel appear in your presence. She'd never been to the Riverwalk, so that was an obvious choice. When it comes to dining on the river, there are basically two choices - mediocre food one can afford, or pretty good food one can't. The nice thing about Casa Rio is there's a ton of seating, and we got to sit next to the water without a wait (at about 7PM). We tossed chips to the ducks and got our picture taken by wandering photographer who gave us a so-so free print and sold us a couple of higher quality/larger prints. Again, typical tourist thing, but we enjoyed it. The bad thing about Casa Rio is the food. The chips were surprisingly good and the salsa is not bad, either (but, they're not complimentary). But, you can make MUCH better queso at home using Velveeta and Ro-tel, so skip it here. The tamale was thick and dry, the enchilada was barely warm and the rice/beans were forgettable. The taco meat was good, but the shell was too thick and not very crunchy. The guacamole was okay, but if you want guac, go up to street level, cross over and hit Chipotle. It's far superior. If you want a nice time enjoying the ambiance of the river, then this is not a bad place to hang out. Maybe just have some margaritas (I don't know if they're any good; we both had iced tea) and kick back. I'd eat somewhere else, though. One great thing about Casa Rio is the price point. It was very inexpensive. Having said that, I'd have gladly paid more for better food.

Came to Casa Rio on the recommendation of my girl's brother, who came here in the past. It's pretty easy to spot on the river walk and there's just a ton of seating. Even with that, you may still need to wait 20 or so mins, but at least they'll text you when the table is ready. We opted for the outdoor seating instead of indoors, which is definitely the preferred choice if you can. Casa Rio is a long time staple of San Antonio and I think I can get why that is. The food is fairly solid. Not the best, but also not the absolute worst. With that said, one oddity is knowing that chips and salsa did not come free of charge. That was weird. Even when we got them, they were kinda okay. Wasn't anything special, but it's chips & salsa. There are a few vegetarian options here. I ordered one of the few... the veggie enchiladas. I opted for the plate and it was a generous portion. It looks like the enchilada was made with a little bit of Santa Anna sauce.... I wish there was an option for verde. I also think it's a bit too cheesy, but I'm also being picky. I got the spicy margarita, which was a good choice to wash out the food. I don't think this is the best option in town, but it can be a decent one to satisfy any immediate cravings. It's also a slight tourist trap, but unavoidable too.

Came for dinner to meet a friend and as they were from out of town, they wanted some tex mex in the Riverwalk and choose this place. We ordered the chips with queso/guac/salsa, beef and chicken "fajita" and some other dishes. The queso/guac/salsa was pretty good, large portions and good price, especially for being on the riverwalk. But the fajitas were hands down the worst I've ever had. The menu says it comes sizzling, yet it came on a plate and not even hot. Lettuce/pico/guac/cream portions were tiny and the tortillas tasted store bought. The beef was tough and chicken cold. The server was friendly and attentive, and location on the Riverwalk is great, but the food was a major disappointment for us.

Wonderful lunch on the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk with my daughter. We started with the Street Corn, which is served as an appetizer which comes with tortilla chips. Putting a spoon full of the corn onto the chip made for a delicious bite. The seasonings, cheese, fresh herbs, and jalapeños mixed with the roasted corn was full of flavors and textures that simply worked well together. Highly recommend! For entrees, my daughter got the chicken flautas plate and I got the Rio plate which came with a chicken flauta, a beef enchilada and a pork tamale. The tamale was the top item on my plate- the flavor of the masa was unlike any I've had anywhere else- absolutely delicious and perfectly complimented the well seasoned pork filling. I could have eaten a whole dozen of them myself. The beef enchilada was very good- the beef filling had a very good flavor and the sauce and perfectly melted cheese made for a damn tasty enchilada. Finally the flautas...while they were not bad, they did not meet the same level of flavoring as the fillings of the enchilada and the tamale, the flavor was slightly bland and a little on the dry side. Of course, the obligatory rice and beans were good and are always a solid compliment to Mexican fare.

This was the oldest restaurant at the riverwalk. Amazing outside seating area by the riverwalk and a waitlist suggested we chose right. The service was pretty quick as well, as there was a regular trickling of customers in and out as you would expect in a tourist hot spot. But the food was so underwhelming that it left us very disappointed. My fajitas were cold and bland and so were the other food items we ordered (El Rio, Al pastor). I would not recommend this place for food, but only if you want to just sit by the riverwalk for a drink or two as its ambiance is pretty lit.

It's by the river walk, almost like a must-visit touristy spot. But other than that, the food is so meh. The whole experience can be compared to Colorado's Casa Bonita. I'd say, go anywhere in San Antonio for better tacos (preferably one of those open 24-hrs joints) and just come WALK the riverwalk!

Had to try the first restaurant by the river, food was ok and so was service. Had enough chicken but I think more onions and peppers would have been to what I am used to in other restaurants but but but in San Anton by the river I will take it just fine, location makes a difference

Thanks to Casa Rio, had an amazing birthday dinner on the River Walk. There was a long wait-time so we gave the name and went for a walk along the river walk. This restaurant seems to have a lot of history, probably one of the oldest restaurants in the River walk. Loved the menu variety, ambiance and inclusivity with vegetarian dishes. My order: Street corn 5/5 Mango margarita 5/5 Veggie enchilada 4/5 Chips and Guacamole 5/5 Started off with the street corn and it was an amalgam of spices with fresh corn with a hint of lime, loved it. Followed by a nice creamy guacamole, I wish they did a live guac counter. The enchiladas were great and not too soggy tortillas. Loved the tacos and enchiladas. The margarita was good quality as well. Perfect birthday!

I chose this resturant since it's been around for a very long time ni believe it's known for the colorful umbrellas on the riverwalk. First, I've NEVER been to a Mexican resturant where I have to pay for chips and salsa. It's pretty much a given. The chips tasted like bagged chips I'd buy at the grocery store. The salsa didn't taste fresh. More like jar salsa in my opinion. I ordered the taco salad with shrimp. I asked for the shrimp to be well cooked. It wasn't. The lettuce was stuff so tightly in the taco shell that it was hard to get out. It had a dollop of guacamole that looked and tasted like the premade ones I see at the store. It did not taste fresh to me. It also had a large pinch of cheddar cheese that tasted like it came from a bag. Overall nothing tasted like authentic Mexican food to me. The dressing in a plastic take away container totally cheapens all of it. The server was ok. He didn't smile at all u less he was talking to all the other employees just standing around. This place was a one and done for me. This is all my opinion.

Lovely riverside restaurant with delicious Mexican food. There are people that come by and take your picture with a camera and print it out for you, making it a memorable place to eat! It's more lively sitting outside but the inside is nice and a little quieter too. The service was nice and accommodating. I got the enchiladas and they were so great!! It also made a wonderful first date spot :)

Food was delicious, reminded me of our family recipes. Service was good. The view on the Riverwalk was nice.

I'm playing tourist in San Antonio for a few days, and after a tour of the Alamo and some walking around, I decided to stop in at Casa Rio for a solo lunch. I was seated immediately, and my server, Kim, was friendly and attentive throughout my visit. I chose to sit inside since I had been out in the heat for a couple of hours, and the dining room was cool and quiet. My sever recommended the green chicken enchiladas, so I ordered those, with beans and no rice. The food was lukewarm at best. The refried beans were fine, but the enchiladas were the blandest I've ever had. The chicken was moist, but lacking any seasoning, and there was barely any green sauce to speak of on the plate. There was plenty of food for the price, but the lack of any real flavor was quite disappointing. I understand that Casa Rio is likely catering largely to tourists looking for a convenient place to eat and drink on the river walk, but just because we aren't locals doesn't mean we don't want a tasty meal.

I grabbed a bite to eat here while visiting in the area. The server was extremely friendly and tentative. I liked that they had seating right by the riverwalk. It definitely made for a cozy evening by the water. I decided to order the cheese enchilada plate. Everything was flavorful and delicious! Plus the prices were great!

If your down at the River walk in San Antonio Tx and your craving Mexican food, this is the place to go. Casa Rio's food was excellent. Started off with chips and salsa and then had a combination plate of a tamale, enchilada and taquito. Came with rice and beans. Wife had a chile relleno that was also delicious. Sat right next to the river under an umbrella. Service was also excellent.

Excellent Mexican restaurant right on the San Antonio Riverwalk. Sit at one of the Riverside tables and watch the river cruises go by and do some people watching on all of the folks walking around the Riverwalk. The staff is super friendly and super efficient. The guacamole appetizer is delicious And the enchilada trio is not to be missed. The kitchen is beyond efficient and our food came out incredibly fast. They have a variety of margaritas, the raspberry being my favorite. The birds outside that are begging and trying to swoop down to take food off of your plate can be annoying And if you don't like a bunch of people walking around your table while you're eating, then the outdoor space will not appeal to you. That being said, you really should enjoy the vibe, have the mariachi band sing for you, have a drink, and watch the world go by

We tried going here one evening but the waiting list was full, so we assumed it would be good food! We came back the next day for lunch and were disappointed. The horchata was delicious, but none of the food tasted good. I ordered the taco salad and the chicken was rubbery. The queso was cold, the chips are too corn-y. Just not a fan, except for the horchata. Maybe just get that drink to go and you won't be missing anything. You really pay for the ambience on the river walk, I haven't found a tasty Mexican restaurant yet in this area.

So we've been here a few times in the past, I'd say anytime we come up to San Antonio. This day in particular I'm not sure who was in the kitchen but all plates were bad except the shrimp ceviche which thankfully I had but truly dont think a martini glass of shrimp is enough for $15.99. My mom had the beef tacos and I dont understand how you mess up tacos! I will say the best part was the skinny margarita, worth it! Also, they now charge for chips and salsa!!! In Texas most Mexican places if not all....this is standard aka free but not here.

We went on a Wednesday night at the Riverwalk and it was amazing. We even had a mariachi band play for us while at dinner which was super cool. There were a lot of people out here and this is definitely somewhere. I can't wait to get back to oh yeah, and the food was amazing along with the drink drinks!

The waitress was nice and fast. Came to check on us too, even gave me some big napkins so I can sit on them since I didn't want to sit where all the birds were lol the view was nice but the birds wow they run the place lol I had to shoooo shoooo them away and locals laughed at me lol the food was Tex mex and well I'm From San Diego so it was very different but fresh and warm. No salsa and chips free like I'm used to but it was okay. Service wins here, next time I'll sit inside hehe ooh and it as so cheap too! We are and were full. It was cheaper than a drive thru. My hubby got sombrero meal and it was okay.

Came here with a big group and had a great time! I got the two cheese enchilada plate, simple and so good. Service was fast and super friendly, even with a crowd. The mariachi band was such a fun touch! For $20, they'll play at your table. Definitely adds to the experience. Would come back!

Really fast service we got our appetizer and food really fast almost at the same time. The ambiance is lovely and they will ask if you would like a personal serenad at your table. My husband and I got the chicken fajita and nacho chips with queso. We have had and made much better ourselves. The rating was based on the food the service and ambiance was very good.

What a mistake. There's so many good restaurants i greatly regret stopping at this one. The salsa should be labeled ketchup. I "up graded" my tacos to chicken fajita. It came out with dry boiled chicken on store bought tortillas. I've never had to pay for such bland mush before. Zero seasoning or spice. This is the quality one should expect in an old white nursing home. I had two bites of this garbage and I'm mad at myself for paying for the whole meal. Yasmina is a very sweet person but did nothing in the way of recovery. I told her it was terrible and only could stomach two bites. "Awe that sucks. Here's your bill." I had one night in this city and I can't believe how poorly i chose for my one dinner. Save your money. Oatmeal is much cheaper and has the same luster.

Located at the riverwalk it's decent place for lunch and family friendly. We had chips and salsa and the street corn as starters, the street corn was particularly good and I especially liked the chips that come with it. For main dish I had the fajitas with beef the meet was good and soft and the portion was filling. The enchiladas trio and deluxe dinner were also good. Great service.

If you've been do the riverwalk before, you've undoubtedly seen Casa Rio, either by foot or from the viewpoint of one of the Go Rio river boats. We had yet to visit so opted to stop in on the first night of our trip. Nice thing about Casa Rio is that you can tell this place is adept at turning tables. Seating, service, and food all moved pretty quickly, not a bad thing for the ever-busy riverwalk. Since it was July in Texas we opted to sit inside (no wait) as there was a bit of a wait to sit outside. What you'll get at Casa Rio is a menu similar to probably your local-neighborhood tex-mex. Don't think it will win any awards, but you'll still leave satisfied with a fully belly as was the case with my Chalupa combo. I was greeted with two chalupas that were piled high with veggies and cheese and the family enjoyed their food as well. So I'd say Casa Rio is worth a stop, if nothing else to get some solid tex-mex and visit this riverwalk staple, the first restaurant on the riverwalk, and still family owned (as well as those Rio boats) after all these years.

I was down in San Antonio for a conference and came here with my coworkers. We sat along the riverwalk, which was pretty cool. I heard this restaurant has a lot of history and it was evident in the environment. I would say the food is ok. I have had better texmex in other places (even in Dallas) but being able to sit along the riverwalk and eat was quite a cool experience. I will say, people will walk by you and watch you eat and so will all the birds waiting for you to drop something. Service was what you would expect. Food came out reasonably fast considering our large group and the waiter was nice and accommodating.

We were referred to this San Antonio institution by our Go Rio tour boat Captain, Joel Herrera. We are so glad we went! Walking up you'll be asked inside or outside, we chose inside since we had been walking around in 90 degree heat. We sat on the benches and listened to mariachi bands play as we waited for our table. Even during the peak lunch hour in a Saturday, in only 5 minutes we received a text our table was ready! Our hostess brought menus and showed us to a table in the middle of an active and lively dining room. Upon sitting down we were greeted by our server, and we were ready to order. We decided on a small guacamole, a chalupa with chicken plate, and a three piece beef enchiladas. The chips and salsa served while waiting were tasty and generous. The entrees came out quickly and we were throughly impressed with the portion size. The flavor was great, not too spicy and very fresh ingredients. My chalupas had a nice crispy corn tortilla base, topped with refried beans and a heaping pile of pulled chicken. The rice and side of extra guac was awesome too. The beef inside the enchiladas was very flavorful, and my boyfriend did not leave any on his plate! We had an excellent meal and look forward to going back soon. Thank you Casa Rio, and Joel of Go Rio for the recommendation!

We opted for Cafe Rio after exploring the Alamo and River Walk. The restaurant takes up a huge portion of the river walk which allows seating both indoor and outdoor, on multiple levels. The menu is large which plenty of offerings at a very reasonable price. I would have liked the chips and salsa to be complementary, but then again the prices of entrees are low so I understand why the chips and salsa are an additional fee. I would say this was close to authentic Mexican food, we were hoping for that and it TexMex, so if you are too this is a safe bet. We tried the Deluxe Dinner Entree, chips, and salsa. The salsa was delicious, fresh and full of tomatoes and onions. The quality of the food was fine, not great, and the portions were decent. We enjoyed our meal, but would likely try another spot if we found ourselves in the area again.

So we stopped by the Casa Rio that's on the river walk Jaime M was our server and he provided great customer service and was well knowledgeable of their menu I got the following items Patron margarita w/ tajin Passion fruit margarita w/ tajin Street tacos w/ Al Pastor

I get this is a tourist destination but the food needs to be better than it is!! I also want to mention that our waiter, Elvis, was cool at the beginning but ended up being a totally obnoxious by the end of our dinnner. He was rushing us to get away from his table and I hated it!! The Margaritas sucked...I had 2. The chips and salsa were ok and the queso was good but the jalapeno poppers were a miss. While this restaurant has a beautiful spot on the Riverwalk, the service, food and drinks are subpar.

Casa Rio is located along the river walk and it has a lively patio right along the river. When we were there around lunch time, the weather was perfect and a mariachi band was playing. I imagine the restaurant gets a big crowd whenever the sun is out. Service was quick at finding us a table and great all around. Those aspects alone are amazing! It's easy to see why a lot of people dine here. The food is okay, but leaves a lot to be desired for Tex Mex. We got an enchilada and taco combo and it was good but really could have used more flavor and more flavorful salsa options. If you're here for a nice time on the river front this is a good option, but if you're there for good food maybe look elsewhere.

Had a wonderful experience here with a large group of students last night! Casa Rio hosted my 100+ students with kindness, patience, and professionalism. Feeding that many kids can be daunting, but everything went perfectly for us and was the best way to end our trip. Highly recommend this restaurant if you need a place for a very large group - they are great!

I wish I had read the reviews prior to coming in. The place is not bad, but certainly it is average. Specially when it is located in a city with an incredible gastronomic offering. The service was very good and helpful. Is the food that disappoints.

This is old school Tex Mex with the 3 Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas & beef Crispy Taco with the star of the secret recipe hot salsa by al carte. Many fond memories from meals past with my passed college mate & my Father. Worth the meal stop.

Server was great, ambiance on the river was amazing but food was just ok. i had the beef street tacos. Will not be back.

Atmosphere is fun. The mariachis were awesome. The food is great, fresh and FAST. They even offer to-go waters... which you'll want if you're not from the area. It's HOT even in mid October.

We decided to get a quick lunch at Casa Rio and it is decent food. It's more Tex-Mex style and it doesn't compare to Mi Tierra, a San Antonio classic. I enjoyed sitting next to the water. I got the Standard Plate which is a cheese enchilada, tamale and chili con carne. The sauce was good and I enjoyed the plate. A friend got the nachos and they liked them. I can't remember what the others got but they seemed to like it. The salsa was fresh and the chips were crispy. Service was slow and the server didn't pay attention to our group. Slow in filling the iced tea and getting us the bill.

Our 1st time to San Antonio & this place looked good as we were exploring the River Walk. We did not have to wait long to be seated right on the River. The mariachi band played for us. They will charge you $20 for this but it was fun & we enjoyed it. The service was very good; our waitress was very attentive. The food was good, not great. The street corn was good, fresh, & had a great flavor. The shrimp tacos were good but bland. The shrimp didn't have any char marks - they seemed steamed. We did enjoy the evening watching fellow tourist stroll by & watching the riverboat tours sail by

About what you would expect. Mediocre food. Slow service. Everything is a hard upsell, from the secret salsa to the tequila in your margarita. That said, prices were not atrocious for the location -- but it was a loooooong wait for a table on a Friday night. Don't expect a relaxing experience - people selling light sabers to hats, photographers wanting to take your pic, and of course the blaring four piece band.

I was in town visiting and decided to finally have a nice meal with family on the Riverwalk and choose Casa Rio! During the time that I went it was definitely busy but expected for a Saturday, The service was quick and we were seated outside fairly quickly. The food was hot and the cheese enchiladas were so delicious I would definitely order them again ! Also the side of rice and beans were the perfect portion. My only concern is the small portion of chips that are $2 each time, so they are definitely not bottomless like most restaurants which is shocking!

Good food, great service, and right on the Riverwalk! Within walking distance of a lot of places too, so perfect to go for a lunch date. I come here every time I'm in San Antonio, it's one of my favs~! This time, I got their taco salad with beef and the vinaigrette dressing, which was really good!

I was on the fence about trying this Restaurant purely because it was on the Riverwalk and therefore I felt it was a tourist trap. That may be the case, but I have to say the food was outstanding. I got a true taste of Tex Mex cuisine!!!The portions are gigantic and delicious.. It's a family run restaurant and is the oldest on the Riverwalk. It opened in 1946. I sat out by the river and watched the world go by as I tucked into a very savory TexMex Platter... OMG... I'd say 4000 calories... and I didn't need to eat for the rest of the night!! Prices cannot be beat here and the staff are super friendly and helpful.

I see people's reviews saying they feel rushed here, but duh! You're on the riverwalk with a bunch of tourists. They do the best they can and they're making sure everyone gets a table at an adequate time. They said the wait would be 45mins and it was like 15 so heck yeah! We also had outside drinks and they let us keep them under the table which was so nice because they didn't have to do that, but we didn't see the sign. Very nice of them. The view is so beautiful so definitely sit outside! Food came super quick. I wish the cheese inside the enchilada was a bit more melted but oh well. Is it the best Tex Mex you can get in San Antonio? No, but it's a great vibe!

San Antonio's Riverwalk is nice to walk along, but it's like a shopping mall of restaurants. If youre looking for friendly, family oriented and not expensive, Casa Rio is the place. Youre visiting a tourist site, so expect a crowd and long lines. That said, when we checked in for a table, they ask " inside, outside, under the bridge or first available." It was a little cool out, and we really had no preference, so we said first available. The predicted 40 minute wait turned out to be 10 minutes, and we sat inside. Service was a little confused, but its spring break and they were busy. We had no agenda, so it was all good. Eventually, we had three different servers and multiple folks checking on us. Margaritas are tasty and the chips and salsa were delicious. The chips had a distinctive corn flavor and the salsa was like homemade with fresh, ripe tomatoes. I had shrimp tacos with both the cabbage slaw and the corn salsa. The taco was packed with decent-sized shrimp and the poblano crema was a fantastic add -- not overly spicy, and really made the shrimp pop. My partner had al pastor street tacos and the plate overflowed with meat. Both the shrimp and al pastor came with refried beans and Spanish rice -- more than enough food for any hungry tourist! Casa Rio is the oldest restaurant on the Riverwalk and it's delicious, so give it a try.

The service was amazing and my cocktails was good but the food was disappointing. The menu didn't have many options and the dish that we did order had nothing special with flavors. My beans tasted like can beans and dry, like if they were reheated more than once. If you are into taking pictures for the view this is a good spot due to it's colorful umbrellas and being seated by the river.

Absolutely delicious and authentic Mexican food at a excellent price. Definitely a must try! The service was friendly and speedy even when they were clearly very busy. The location, on the San Antonio River walk was spectacular and the atmosphere relaxing.

We enjoyed dining outside along the river walk. This place is huge and even though there were a ton of people, we didn't wait very long for a table by the river. It's convenient that they text when your table is ready. Service was friendly and fast for the most part. Had the house margarita and started with complimentary chips and salsa and queso with picadillo beef. The salsa was not spicy, but had great flavor. The queso with beef was very good as well. We had quesadillas and beef fajitas for our entree. The guac that came with the fajitas was amazing because it tasted like it was homemade / made fresh. The fajitas were good. I'm used to fajitas being seared in a cast iron skillet, but it didn't taste like they were. Even if they weren't, it was still good and I enjoyed it. A photographer came by and said she's taking photos for the restaurant and that we would get the photo for free. We were a bit hesitant but said yes anyway. In probably less than 2 mins, someone else came by and showed us the photo. It was free for the small photo that has the Casa Rio background, but they also gave options for larger photos, which we declined. I'm not even sure if this was all part of the restaurant experience, but atleast we got a free photo souvenir from it. Overall we had a great experience with dinner along the river walk.

Ricky Z my man!!! Delicious food and he split our check 13 ways! Absolutely fabulous, even recommended bars.