Location: Rio Grande City
Top Restaurants in Rio Grande City
Top Things to do in Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Rio Grande City
Rio Grande City is a city in and the county seat of Starr County, Texas. The population was 13,834 at the 2010 census. The city is 41 miles (66 km) west of McAllen. The city also holds the March record high for the United States at 108 degrees Fahrenheit. The city is connected to Camargo, Tamaulipas, via the Rio Grande City-Camargo International Bridge.
Things to do in Rio Grande City
1. Casa de Adobe Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By oldbrdrz - Fairfax, Virginia
We usually don’t eat twice at the same restaurant, but this was an exception. The menu was somewhat limited for Mexican dishes. My wife had the rainbow trout special and fish soup and seasonal vegetables. I had chopped steak with sautéed mushrooms and onion gravy—very flavorful! I chose chili and the vegetables as the two sides and was happy with my choice. For our second dinner there, we had grilled scallops, rainbow trout and, again, pineapple seasoned rolls and cornbread. We finished off the meal with apple pie a la mode. Everything was delicious and service was good. Interesting art work adorned the walls
2. Caro's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Gillum S - Mission
The first thing a person should do is to order the puffy nachos for an appetizer or order something that has the Puffy Tacos. This is one of their specialties. The food is all good. It is not as cheap as some places, but it is worth it. There was a Caro's in Fort Worth, which I had never eaten at but, it closed and has reopened as Don Juan's which has retained the Puffy Tacos. The one in Rio Grande City is the original. I recommend it hardily.
3. Texas Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew P - Kaplan, Louisiana
Located in downtown Rio Grande City this place has the best down home cooking in town. I had the hamburger steak and with was very good. Never had it with refried beans and spanish rice before...but what do you expect. Great service and wonderful atmosphere.
4. Okashi Sushi Bar & Seafood
Overall Ratings
5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Aracely C
Great place to eat and great atmosphere. The food is delicious with reasonable prices. They have a great variety of mix drinks.
5. Chili's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By oldbrdrz - Fairfax, Virginia
It was close to our hotel, a plus in terms of avoiding much night driving on arrival and feeling tired. We chose lighter fare: chicken margarita and grilled chicken salad, neither of which had much flavor. The salsa was rather watery and the tortilla chips were not particularly fresh. The next two nights we had better meals at Casa de Adobe.
6. Rio Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Christina C - Rio Grande City, Texas
I have grown up on Rio Cafe food. This is a privately owned, mom and pop shop. The food is made fresh EVERY day. The same cook for years, and her food is SO good! You need to call ahead to reserve a table and order your plate. They only made so many plates each day, and when they are out, they are done for the day. The only have two menu items every day, so call ahead to find out. Tuesdays is usually chicken fried steak...OMG SO YUMMY. and Friday is all about their chicken enchiladas! So good! The inside of the restaurant is always decorated so cute! Wonderful place.
7. Taco Nay
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By mrmoparhemi - Mission, Texas
Seriously this place should be a tourist attraction . It is a small roadside joint but I have n3ver been dissapointed here. The food is always fresh and homemade and so is the lemonade. The real shocker is the " sincronizadad " Yes that is how it is spelled on the menu. Giant flour tortilla filled with beans, melted motzerella cheese and stuffed with beef fajita. Don't know if any other place that offers such an awesome menu item. For me this place is a must when passing thru Rio Grande city .
8. Denny's
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Andrew P - Kaplan, Louisiana
Run of the mill chain restaurant....don't go on a Sunday it will take over an hour for breakfast...great service!
9. Domino's Pizza
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Cris T
I stayed at Rio grande for a weeding. The pizza was a mile from the place i stayed. I used the app to order it. They were fast, when i got there they already had my order and pizza was good. I also got the barbecue wings and those are good.
10. Norma's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie97523 - Cave Junction, Oregon
This is what we use to call a little hole in the wall. We were driving by, we were hungry, and saw the cars in the parking lot. Cute place, good service and really good Mexican homecooking. The waitress/owner was kind enough to explain the things I didn't recognize on the menu. Made in the kitchen tortilla chips and salsa (spicy) and full sized portions. We left full and happy. The restaurant was full of locals, which is always a good sign.
