Tequila Rio: Mexican Cantina

Excellent happy hour! Perfect for Saturday 3-6pm definitely visit again

Seeing so many 5 star reviews, I had high hopes for this restaurant but it turned out less impressive. The location: it is probably the only selling point of the place. It?s right by the Connecticut River, close to the bridge. There is a calming,relaxing atmosphere. You may see people kayaking or boating on the river. You may catch beautiful sunset. The location earns itfive star. The drink: it?s mediocre. The margarita tasted watery. The mango or peach margarita did not taste mango or peach atall. They all tasted the same. The drinks were served in a small plastic cup. Very environmental unfriendly! The food: the $18shrimp taco came out only three small round tacos containing a few tasteless shrimps and one slice of avocado. It?s kindadisappointing and overpriced. The service: We had a company function here. With a big group, we received enough attention. Theservice was fast and friendly. Although I enjoyed the view, I came here in a hope to have good meal and drinks. But I was notsatisfied. I do not think I would have desire to come back.

Great place. Food is really tasty. Atmosphere what's perfect The staff was excellent I will definitely come back and recommend it to all my friends

I had a great dinner last night and enjoyed the beautiful scenery and location- such a hidden gem! We got the guacamole for an app and it was delish, then ordered the chicken mole tacos, Korean BBQ burrito, and an assortment of sides. All were delightfuland offered a range of flavors, a perfect pairing with the margaritas and drinks! (Highly recommend the passion-ate). The staffand our server, Aidan, were great and offered suggestions and provided great service. Only improvement I'd say is bettersignage on how to get around to the back of the building to the restaurant.

We didn?t end up ordering .. the menu had completely changed and none of our favorite dishes or drinks were available . With the 95 degree temp out we didn?t feel it was worth it to try the new menu .. nothing seemed inviting ! Beware open table and someonline apps still show the old menu and offer indoor seating which after making reservations for indoor we arrived to find itwas not available . We also attempted to switch to sister restaurant the River but at first we?re told to come back up if it wastoo hot but when we came back and said it was too hot and since the menu had completely changed we didn?t want to endure theheat I have MS and heat is not good they turned us away .. had many open tables but they said kitchen was backed up and theywere not taking walk ins.. terrible experience all around .. however I love the setting and I?m sure we will go back again on acooler day to enjoy the setting ! I updated my review to 2 stars .. we did eat here.. everything that had anything to do withlime was overwhelmingly lime.. the peach drink alcoholic you tasted no peach .. I could not finish it .. ordered somethingelse that was not bad .. was told the mix was made wrong and they agreed with us .. but I was not offered to take it off thebill !! The ceviche was REALLY LIME.. but edible .. the guacamole was good .. my husband burrito was good .. my meal was awfuland I didn?t finish it..again an avocado side that tasted like limes !! The atmosphere is lovely .. I hope they get ittogether.. Also my husbands meal came out about 10 minutes before mine ! I would return for the atmosphere and probably order achicken quesadilla .. how can you ruin that !