Rio Mirage Cafe is an inviting destination for Familia and Amigos to enjoy amazing Sonoran style recipes handed down for generations. We established this restaurant to provide all our communities and neighbors a modest place to enjoy their favorite authentic Mexican meal with Family and old friends and continue making new Amigos in keeping with the best tradition of our culture.
Our Rio Mirage Cafe Family enjoys serving the highest quality food offering the best and freshest ingredients. Our Sous Chefs Mauricio and Cesar keep sharing their talent and dedication after many years of cooking your favorite Antojitos. We pride ourselves in serving fresh homemade flour tortillas prepared daily by Maria.
Our Rio Mirage Cafe Family enjoys serving the highest quality food offering the best and freshest ingredients. Our Sous Chefs Mauricio and Cesar keep sharing their talent and dedication after many years of cooking your favorite Antojitos. We pride ourselves in serving fresh homemade flour tortillas prepared daily by Maria.
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The dry riverbed, which is where we created the name, is located down the street where I grew up. We established this restaurant to provide all our communities and neighbors a modest place to enjoy their favorite Mexican meal with their families and old friends and continue making new Amigos in the best tradition of our culture.
If you are a person who is vibrant, welcoming, and fun to be around come join our family!. Smile as you meet and greet new people and welcome returning guests to make them feel at home at Rio. Properly seat guests so that they have a wonderful experience and the flow of the restaurant is smooth. Learn our menu and execute all of our procedures for prepping, grilling, frying, & dishing out.
Reviews (19)
Azelia M.
Jan 16, 2022
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Usually get my caldo de res from here which is so good! But unfortunately this is the 2nd time i have missing items from my order. I ordered caldo de res and rice and beans, i didn't get the rice and beans. I called lastnight and the nice girl on the phone was helpful, as well her manager said come in for a refund and apologized for that (i just had all
my wisdom teeth removed) so usually it wouldn't be a big deal. Went in this morning for the refund and the manager Roxanne told me she couldn't give me a refund. She told me she could only give me a credit or get me what i was missing
my wisdom teeth removed) so usually it wouldn't be a big deal. Went in this morning for the refund and the manager Roxanne told me she couldn't give me a refund. She told me she could only give me a credit or get me what i was missing
Crush N. Hops M.
Jan 16, 2022
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Christina N.
Jan 16, 2022
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My husband and I went there yesterday for dinner. Food and atmosphere were amazing! Loved the chips and salsa. I had the El Rico, steak was very tasty. My husband had the Chile relleno plate. Everything was delicious, including rice and beans. Server was very welcoming and offered recommendations. Strongly recommend this restaurant, you won't be disappointed.
Georgia S.
Dec 29, 2021
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Dave C.
Dec 27, 2021
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This place was pretty busy and the parking lot a bit confusing when we arrived. Quoted a 45 minute wait but got seated after about 20 minutes. Service was very good and the food was excellent. A bit pricey so note a place I would go regularly because of the cost but a nice place for good quality food.
Steve C.
Dec 21, 2021
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Latricia G.
Nov 23, 2021
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Lynne B.
Nov 17, 2021
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Carolyn G.
Nov 03, 2021
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I'd been dying for a good Chili Reneno and when we were in Surprise in July, we frequented your clean, delicious restaurant. Plus we introduced your restaurant to our hosts! They loved their meals too!
Now we plan another trip in the January 2021-January 2022 time frame and we're looking forward to enjoying your restaurant again.
Happy Holidays!
Now we plan another trip in the January 2021-January 2022 time frame and we're looking forward to enjoying your restaurant again.
Happy Holidays!
Dave K.
Oct 24, 2021
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*Biased Review Alert*
We've been here for take out plenty of times.
We do Pizza on Fridays, and occasionally mix it up with a Mexican pizza from RMC.
Thus we have not dined in, but the lobby is nice and has always been clean.
The staff is decent, mostly nice, but I have come across someone once who didn't seem happy/nice lol. Must have just been a bad day..
The pizza we get is GREAT!. Think nachos, but on a thin crust pizza. We love it so we come back again and again for more lol.
Parking is good and pick up is usually quick and easy.
Unfortunately, I can't speak on more dishes
We've been here for take out plenty of times.
We do Pizza on Fridays, and occasionally mix it up with a Mexican pizza from RMC.
Thus we have not dined in, but the lobby is nice and has always been clean.
The staff is decent, mostly nice, but I have come across someone once who didn't seem happy/nice lol. Must have just been a bad day..
The pizza we get is GREAT!. Think nachos, but on a thin crust pizza. We love it so we come back again and again for more lol.
Parking is good and pick up is usually quick and easy.
Unfortunately, I can't speak on more dishes
Frank G.
Oct 24, 2021
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First time here just moved into town so looking for some local favorites we have two small hungry children they said their minimum is 30 minutes the girls were not very helpful actually a bit condescending but there's several OpenTable visible what a shame thought this would be the regular spot for our family and friends. You know how it is kids are hungry there was only six of us all together it is what it is maybe better luck next time
Blake R.
Sep 26, 2021
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Alice F.
Sep 17, 2021
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This is our go-to restaurant for great Mexican food. Depending on if I am in the mood for a vegetarian or for a meat dish there are plenty of options for me. I love their cheese enchaladas or the bean chimi. I've also had them make me veggie tacos and a veggie nacho (watch out, this nacho is humongous!). It's a bit iffy as to how it turns out when you special order a regular dish as a vegetarian. It's always different. When I'm in the mood for meat I'll choose from Chicken Flautas (#9 on the combo menu) or the Chicken Tacos on corn tortillas. And all the above as a combo
Randy L.
Aug 23, 2021
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I was honestly hoping for more from this place. It is always busy and has a lot of talk about it throughout the area, but overall I was just not super impressed.
We arrived around 12 there were 4 adults and 3 kids. It took probably 15-20 minutes to get seated, not a big deal being prime after church hours. The waiter came over quickly with chips and salsa then left to bring back waters. He took one drink order and was gone again. About 10 min later he brought back the one beer we had ordered. He took food and drink orders and was on his way. About 10 more minutes we got the other margarita. Beer
We arrived around 12 there were 4 adults and 3 kids. It took probably 15-20 minutes to get seated, not a big deal being prime after church hours. The waiter came over quickly with chips and salsa then left to bring back waters. He took one drink order and was gone again. About 10 min later he brought back the one beer we had ordered. He took food and drink orders and was on his way. About 10 more minutes we got the other margarita. Beer
Eating With C.
Jun 20, 2021
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I took my family to eat at Rio Mirage Cafe for dinner and I was pleasantly surprised. Not only was our food good and full of flavor, but our server was amazing. Mark alone is reason enough to go, then add the food and you're set for a great meal.
I highly recommend the Pollo con Verduras. Full of flavor.
Ratings
Service: A+
Food: B
Speed of Kitchen: B+
Atmosphere: B
I highly recommend the Pollo con Verduras. Full of flavor.
Ratings
Service: A+
Food: B
Speed of Kitchen: B+
Atmosphere: B
Janelle F.
Feb 12, 2021
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My Sweet Dad came down to take me out for Valentine's Day as he has my entire life. Even now that I'm married he makes a point to still make my sister and I feel special. My dad loves chips and salsa so Mexican food is the obvious choice. Today was pretty busy, but still able to find parking quick. We were seated quickly and a drink order taken. The chips and sals were fresh and salsa pretty good. Chunky not watery like a lot of places. We decided on our orders and waited. Our service while nice was very distracted. Not really focused on us but all over the place looking around, messing
Tisha R.
Jan 30, 2021
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Five stars for take out during challenging times. I love Rio Mirage and, after a good week on the scale, I had a taste for my favorite dish of fine Mexican cuisine. We ordered take out. It was ready when we arrived in the timeframe promised. The staff both on the phone and in person were friendly. Hubby ordered the Burrito De Fajitas. Our daughter got the Chicken Chimichanga and I enjoyed the Pollo con Verduras. They even include chips and salsa. I may have said it in my first review. It bears repeating. I highly recommend Rio Mirage Cafe in Surprise. A picture of all three entrees is posted. The
Jason B.
Jul 31, 2020
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My family's go-to restaurant in Surprise. The food is consistently great and so is the service. Carne asada plate, moachaca chimichangas w/red sauce, shredded beef flautas are just a few great options to try here. Margaritas are very good (tip your bartender)!
Great family restaurant with a real family feel
This 5 star review is long overdue
Great family restaurant with a real family feel
This 5 star review is long overdue
Katie M.
Nov 15, 2019
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We wanted to try Mexican food out of the Glendale area.
Rio Mirage Cafe was the first one to come up.
We got here around 5:30 there was no wait until literally we were leaving.
Service is extremely slow it took forever.
But the food definitely makes up for slow service.
I definitely enjoyed the food with the chips and salsa were delicious my meal was delicious my kids ate and that's pretty much all that matters to me
Rio Mirage Cafe was the first one to come up.
We got here around 5:30 there was no wait until literally we were leaving.
Service is extremely slow it took forever.
But the food definitely makes up for slow service.
I definitely enjoyed the food with the chips and salsa were delicious my meal was delicious my kids ate and that's pretty much all that matters to me
