El Rio Grande Menu

$$Tex-Mex

160 East 38th Street, New York, NY 10016

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SOPAS
- Pozole De Pollo
  chicken broth, chunks of chicken, tomatoes, avocado, hominy and cilantro. *GF*
  $9.95
- Frijoles
  slowly cooked black beans with onions, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, topped with sour cream and cheese *GF*
  $8.95
- Tortilla
  chicken and roasted tomato broth, chunks of chicken, Tostaditas topped with Avocado and pasilla flakes
  $9.95
ANTOJITOS
- Guacamole En Molcajete
  mashed avocados, tomato, lime, cilantro, jalapeños and onion. *GF*
  $17.95
- Wild Bill Wings
  buffalo sauce and blue cheese dipping sauce *GF*
  $13.95
- Chile Con Queso
  cheddar cheese fondue with tomatoes, onions and jalapeños
  $10.95
- Calamares Fritos
  cornmeal coated calamari served with chipotle mayonnaise
  $15.95
- Spicy Garlic Gulf Shrimp
  with green tomatillo pesto sauce tops with chipotle aioli, served with corn tortillas. *GF*
  $16.95
- Stuffed Jalapeño
  jalapeño peppers stuffed with whole shrimp, monterey jack cheese, fried and served with sour cream
  regular
  $10.95
  large
  $15.95
- El Rio Sampler
  mix of stuffed jalapeño, chicken wings, steak nachos, vegetable empanadas and cheese quesadilla
  $18.95
- Tostada
  crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso fresco
  With chicken
  $8
  With steak
  $10
NACHOS
- Queso
  cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños
  $12.95
  Large
  $15.95
- Frijoles
  refried beans with three cheeses, jalapeño and pico de gallo
  $12.95
  Large
  $15.95
- Fajita
  chunks of grilled steak, refried beans, guacamole, jalapeños and cheese
  $15.95
  Large
  $19.95
- Pollo
  chicken cooked in salsa ranchera, monterey jack cheese, jalapeños and sour cream
  $13.95
  Large
  $16.95
- Chili con Carne
  ground beef with ancho chiles, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo
  $12.95
  Large
  $16.95
- Shrimp Nachos
  sautéed baby shrimp in a tomatillo pesto sauce, refried beans, melted cheese and jalapeños
  $15.95
  Large
  $19.95
ENSALADAS
Add protein (Chicken $8, Steak $10, Salmon $10, Shrimp (4) $12, Tuna $12)
- Taco Salad
  black beans, sweet corn, celery, onions, shredded lettuce topped with guacamole, pico de Gallo and Monterey Jack cheese in a crispy flour tortilla
  $12.95
- The Hayshaker
  shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, monterey jack cheese, carrots, avocado and cucumber with crisp tortilla strips, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
  $11.95
- The South Western
  mixed greens with roasted corn and chipotle aioli, tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette
  $12.95
- The Murray Hill
  mixed greens, pineapple, radishes, pumpkin seeds, and capers tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette
  $11.95
- Mexican Cobb Salad
  mixed greens, avocado, bacon bits, hard boiled egg and cotija cheese tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette
  $12.95
QUESADILLAS
- Three Cheese
  monterey jack, cheddar and mozzarella
  $12.95
- Spinach and Mushrooms
  sautéed spinach, mushrooms and mixed cheeses
  $13.95
- Chicken
  grilled chicken breast and mixed cheeses
  $16.95
- Steak
  grilled marinated steak and mixed cheeses
  $19.95
- Baby Shrimp
  sautéed shrimp, adobo sauce and mixed cheeses
  $18.95
ESPECIALIDADES
- Hot Chicken
  chicken marinated in a homemade habanero sauce. Served with garlic mojito fries
  $22.95
- Mole Poblano
  roasted chicken, dark mole sauce, ground pasilla, sesame seeds and spices. Served with rice and beans
  $21.95
- Chimichanga de Pollo
  flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, monterey jack cheese, topped with adobo sauce and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans
  $19.95
- Chimichanga de Carne
  flour tortillas filled with char-grilled steak and monterey jack cheese, topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans
  $22.95
- Pechugas de Pollo
  grilled boneless chicken breast and mango salsa. Served with rice and beans
  $20.95
- Carnitas
  slow roasted pork in mole sauce, with guacamole. Served with rice and beans. *GF*
  $24.95
- Cowboy Shell Steak
  grilled and served with spicy ranch fries and grilled corn on the cob
  $29.95
- Camarones a la Parrilla
  five grilled jumbo shrimp, butter, lemon, garlic and cilantro with grilled peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans
  $29.95
- Carne Asada
  grilled marinated skirt steak with vegetables. Served with rice and beans
  $28.95
- Tuna Steak
  pan seared, encrusted with toasted sesame seeds, served with a sesame citrus sauce
  $28.95
- Salmon
  fresh atlantic salmon and vegetables. Served with rice and beans
  $27.95
- Swordfish
  grilled center-cut atlantic swordfish, lemon and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans
  $29.95
- Chimichurri
  grilled strip loin, sautéed spinach, mashed potatoes, chimichurri sauce
  $29.95
QUESOS FUNDIDOS
a blend of melted cheese with handmade tortillas
- Verduras
  roasted vegetables in salsa verde
  $14.95
- Pollo
  pulled roasted chicken in salsa ranchero
  $15.95
- Chorizo
  grilled chorizo, cilantro and rajas. *GF*
  $16.95
TACOS
corn tortillas, rice and choice of beans
- Pollo
  pulled roasted chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco. *GF*
  $18.95
- Pork Belly
  braised pork belly, guacamole, lettuce, white corn tortillas and salsa verde. *GF*
  $17.95
- Pulpo
  grilled octopus, sautéed corn, pico de gallo, white corn tortillas and salsa charra
  $20.95
- Al Carbon
  grilled steak, lettuce, pico de gallo, ranchero and avocado sauce
  $21.95
- Pescado
  grilled swordfish, lettuce, pico de gallo, mango salsa, and chipotle aioli
  $24.95
- Shrimp Tacos
  sautéed baby shrimp, ranchero sauce, pico de Gallo, lettuce and mango salsa. *GF*
  $24.95
ENCHILADAS
fresh tortillas, rice, pico de gallo and choice of beans, choice of mole, ranchero or tomatillo sauce
- Vegetables
  roasted vegetables and a blend of cheeses. *GF*
  $17.95
- Chile Con Carne
  cheese enchiladas topped with beef chili. *GF*
  $19.95
- Mariscos
  shrimp, tuna, salmon, ranchero salsa, monterey jack cheese and sour cream
  $25.95
- Combo
  chicken, steak and cheese with tomatillo, ranchero and mole sauce
  $22.95
- Pollo
  marinated grilled chicken, monterey jack cheese and sour cream
  $19.95
- Carbon
  grilled steak, chile con carne and cheddar cheese
  $21.95
FAJITAS
cooked on a sizzling black skillet with vegetables, salsas and handmade tortillas
- Vegetable
  $19.95
- Chicken
  $23.95
- Steak
  $27.95
- Swordfish
  $28.95
- Shrimp
  $29.95
- Blackened Salmon Fajita
  $29.95
BURRITOS
- Vegetable
  roasted vegetables, cheese, rice, black beans, pico de gallo
  $17.95
- Pollo
  grilled chicken, vegetables, beans, cheese, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
  $18.95
- Carne
  marinated steak, vegetables, beans, cheese, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
  $19.95
- San Francisco
  guacamole, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo
  $17.95
- Shrimp
  sautéed baby shrimp, mixed vegetables, beans, cheese and topped with guajillo sauce
  $22.95
SIDES
- Chips & Salsa
  $3.50
- Guacamole
  $6
- Maduro(Sweet Plantains)
  $6
- Mexican Street Corn Cob
  $6
- Sautéed Vegetables
  $6.50
- Mojito Fries
  $5.50
- French Fries
  $5
- Guacamole Vegetables (Carrots & Celery)
  $6.50
Lunch Specials
- Tacos de Pollo
  Pulled roasted chicken. Lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco. Served with Rice and and choice of Beans.
  $14.95
- Tacos al Carbon
  Grilled steak, lettuce, pico de gallo, ranchero and avocado sauce. Served with Rice and Beans
  $16.95
- Chicken Wrap
  Grilled Chicken, corn, lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayo. Served with French Fries
  $15.95
- Arugula Salad
  Baby arugula, black beans, corn , avocado, cotija cheese with a cilantro lime dressing.
  $11.95
  De Pollo
  $12.95
  Al Carbon
  $14.95
- Rio Chicken Sandwich
  Grilled Chicken Breast on a brioche bun with bacon, guacamole and chipotle aioli served with French fries, lettuce and tomato
  $16.95
  Add Chicken
  $8
  Add Shrimp
  $10
- El Rio's Trio
  One ground beef hard shell taco, one chicken enchilada and one chicken flauta, served with rice and beans
  $16.95
- Arroz Con Pollo
  Sautéed chicken, peppers, onions and ranchero sauce served over rice and melted cheese
  $15.95
- Mexican Burger
  8oz Burger with Guacamole, Jalapeno pickles, Monterey jack, crispy onions, chipotle aioli and lettuce on a brioche bun served with spicy french fries
  $17.95
Drink Specials
- Bottomless
  Unlimited Mimosas, Bellinis, Frozen Lime Margaritas, White Sangria and Beer for 90 minutes
  $30
- Margarita Flight
  4 6oz Samples. Lime, Passion Fruit, Prickly Pear & Blue Curaçao
  $30
Entrées
- Morning Tacos (3)
  corn tortillas, scrambled eggs with guajillo sauce, pico de gallo & queso fresco.
  $13.95
  Add Chorizo
  $4
  Add Bacon
  $4
  Add Carnitas
  $4
  Add Steak
  $8
- Avocado Toast
  toasted sourdough, heirloom tomatoes, poached egg smothered with smashed avocado.
  $14.95
  Add Mushrooms
  $4
  Add Chicken
  $6
  Add Salmon
  $7
  Add Steak
  $8
  Add Shrimp
  $8
- Breakfast Quesadilla
  scrambled eggs, cheese, jalapeños, tomatoes & onions topped with guacamole.
  $15.95
  Add Chorizo
  $4
  Add Bacon
  $4
- Huevos Rancheros
  sunnyside eggs, corn tortillas, layered with refried beans, ranchero & verde sauces, spices, pico de gallo & avocado topped with cotija cheese.
  $15.95
- Kahlua French Toast
  caramelized apple and mixed berries
  $16.95
- Breakfast Burrito
  scrambled eggs, cheese, red onion, jalapeños, cilantro and black beans in a whole wheat tortilla with a trio of sauces.
  $16.95
  Add Chorizo
  $4
  Add Bacon
  $4
- Chilaquiles Rojos
  corn tortillas sautéed in a salsa rojos, queso fresco, with eggs any style, cream, onions & cilantro
  $16.95
  Add Chicken
  $6
  Add Steak
  $8
- The Rio Brunch Burger
  char-grilled beef burger with jack cheese, sunny side up egg, guacamole & mojito fries
  $21.95
- Steak & Eggs
  grilled marinated skirt steak with 2 eggs any style & grilled onions
  $23.95
Sides
- Home Fries
  $5
- French Fries
  $5
- Rice & Beans (Refried or Black)
  $5
- Bacon
  $6
- Chorizo
  $6
After Brunch
- Colombian Roast Coffee / Decaf
  $4.50
- Herbal Tea
  $4
- Espressso
  $4.50
- Cappuccino
  $5.50
Desserts
- Churros
  deep Fried dough rolled in cinnamon and sugar served with chocolate Bailey’s sauce
  $10
- Fried Ice Cream
  vanilla ice cream rolled with corn flakes, deep fried, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. vanilla ice cream
  $10
- Kahlua Brownie Sundae
  warm homemade kahlua brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
  $10
- Rainbow Churro Sundae
  Fried ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream, fruit loops, m&m’s, sprinkles and cookie crumble drizzled with chocolate, raspberry and blueberry sauce. Served in a rainbow churro bowl
  $15
- Tres Leches Cake
  Traditional Mexican sponge cake, cajeta sauce and vanilla ice cream
  $10
- Flan
  Traditional Mexican Vanilla Custard
  $10
- Banana Piñata
  Homemade fried pastry filled with banana and chocolate chips topped with vanilla ice cream
  $12
- La Familia (Served Family Style)
  Churros, Banana Piñata, Brownie bites and Fried Ice Cream.
  $21.95
To Finish
- Aztec Hot Chocolate
  Tequila, hot chocolate, cayenne pepper, Whipped cream, sprinkle of cinnamon
  $10
- Mexican Coffee
  Milagro tequila, Kahlua, coffee, whipped cream
  $12
- Wild Bills Hot Toddy
  Deleon Reposado Tequila, Lemon Juice, Cinnamon, Vanilla Extract, Water
  $14
Coffee, Tea & Espresso
- Colombian Coffee & Decaf
  $4.50
- Espresso
  $4.50
- Cappuccino
  $5.50
- Hot Tea
  Harney & Sons Herbel Tea Sachets
  $4
MARGARITAS
CHOICE OF: LIME, STRAWBERRY, PRICKLY PEAR, RASPBERRY, PASSION FRUIT, COCONUT, BLUE CURACAO, SOUR APPLE, WATERMELON, MANGO, POMEGRANATE, PEACH, GUAVA, BLOOD ORANGE, BLUEBERRY, PINA COLADA, & TAMARIND.
- GLASS
  $15
- PITCHER
  $65
- AMBER ICEBERG
  Dos Equis Amber Topped with Frozen Margarita
  $14
- MARGARITA FLIGHT
  4 6 OZ. SAMPLES- LIME, PASSIONFRUIT, PRICKLY PEAR & BLUE CURACAO
  $35
FEATURED MARGARITAS
- Paloma
  Herradura Silver, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Agave Syrup
  Glass
  $17
  Pitcher
  $74
- Jalapeño
  Jalapeño Infused El Jimador Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Cointreau
  Glass
  $16
  Pitcher
  $70
- Smoking Pineapple
  Dano's Pineapple, Jalapeno Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Spicy Salt Rim, Grilled Pineapple
  Glass
  $16
  Pitcher
  $70
- The Cucumber Marg
  Villa One Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Cucumbers
  Glass
  $17
  Pitcher
  $74
- Bleeding Heart
  Don Julio, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave
  Glass
  $18
  Pitcher
  $80
- Cadillac
  Herradura Silver, Fresh Lime Juice, Cointreau, Grand Marnier
  Glass
  $18
  Pitcher
  $80
- Skinny Bitch
  Milagro Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice
  Glass
  $17
  Pitcher
  $74
- Valencia Orange Margarita
  21 Seeds Valencia Orange Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Anejo, A salted Rim Garnished with a Fresh Orange Slice
  Glass
  $17
  Pitcher
  $74
- Fresh Watermelon Marg
  Chrome Horse Society Blanco, Cointreau, Lime Juice, Fresh Muddled Watermelon Garnished with Fresh Mint, Slice of Watermelon & a Tajin Salted Rim.
  Glass
  $17
  Pitcher
  $74
COCKTAILS
- MOSCOW MULE
  TITOS VODKA, FRESH MUDDLED LIMES, FEVER TREE GINGER BEER
  $16
- SPICY MEXICAN MULE
  JALAPENO INFUSED El JIMADOR TEQUILA, GINGER BEER AND PASSION FRUIT PUREE WITH A TAJIN RIM AND A FRESH ORANGE SLICE
  $16
- WHISKEY COCKTAIL
  CROWN ROYAL, CRANBERRY JUICE, GINGER BEER AND SOUR MIX GARNISHED WITH A FRESH ORANGE SLICE
  $16
- ESPRESSO TINI
  MILAGRO REPOSADO, KAHLUA, SHOT OF ESPRESSO AND A SPLASH OF BAILEYS
  $18
- MEZCALITA
  LA LUNA MEZCAL, COINTREAU, LIME JUICE AND TAMARIND WITH A TAJIN RIM
  $16
- DANO'S COCO LOCO MARGARITA
  DANO'S BLANCO TEQUILA, COINTREAU, LIME JUICE, CREAM OF COCONUT GARNISHED WITH PINEAPPLE AND CINNAMON
  $16
- NEGRONI
  Hendricks Gin, Campari and Sweet Vermouth Served on the Rocks with a Fresh Orange Peel.
  $17
- SANGRIA
  RED/WHITE
  Glass
  $13
  Pitcher
  $46
Mocktails/Non-Alcoholic Beverages
- PINA COLADA
  $10
- MARGARITA
  Strawberry, Coconut, Mango, Passionfruit
  $10
- JARRITOS
  Mandarin, Guava, Tamarind
  $6
- ARNOLD PALMER
  $6
- PASSIONFRUIT ICED TEA
  $6
TEQUILAS BLANCO
CLEAR, CAN BE AGED IN STAINLESS STEEL UP TO 60 DAYS
- El Jimador
  $11
- Camarena
  $11
- 1800
  $11
- Lunaazul
  $11
- Espolon
  $11
- Cincoro
  $12
- Milagro
  $13
- Cabo Wabo
  $12
- Maestro Dobel
  $16
- Revolución
  $13
- Milagro Select Barrel
  $15
- Patron
  $14
- Gran Centanarrio
  $14
- Avion
  $14
- Herradura
  $14
- Casamigos
  $16
- Clase Azul
  $25
- Don Julio
  $16
- Cazadores
  $13
- Deleon
  $18
- Corzo
  $15
- Casadragones
  $22
- Cincoro Blanco
  $15
REPOSADO
AGED FROM 2 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR IN OAK
- Jose Cuervo
  $11
- Cabo Wabo
  $13
- Milagro
  $15
- Cazadores
  $15
- Herradura
  $14
- Espolon
  $14
- Avion
  $18
- Patron
  $16
- Don Julio
  $17
- Casamigos
  $18
- Clase Azul
  $30
- Ayate
  $16
- Correlejo
  $14
ANEJO
AGED FROM 1 TO 3 YEARS
- Milagro
  $16
- Corralejo
  $17
- Don Julio
  $19
- Tres Generations
  $16
- Patron
  $17
- Avion
  $18
- Milagro Single Barrel
  $26
- Cristalino 1800
  $16
- Herradura
  16
  $16
- Casamigos
  16
  $18
- Herradura Ultra16
EXTRA ANEJO
AGED MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS
- Revolucion
  $21
- Cuervo La Familia Riserva
  $45
- Don Julio 1942
  $40
- Avion Reserva 44
  $40
- Don Julio 70
  $17
- Herradura
  $18
- Sombra
  $13
MEZCAL
MADE FROM AGAVE, OVEN ROASTED, SMOKY FLAVOR
- El Buho
  $13
- Illegal
  $15
- Xicaru
  $12
- Casamigos
  $17
- Dos Hombres
  $17
- La Luna
  $13
DRAUGHT BEER
- Modelo Especial
  $8.50
- Pacifico
  $8.50
- Dos Equis Amber
  $8.50
- Blue Moon
  $8.50
CANS & BOTTLES
- Bud Light
  $8
- Corona
  $8
- Corona Light
  $8
- Dos Equis Lager
  $8
- Negra Modelo
  $8
- Modelo Especial
  $8
- Lagunitas IPA
  $8
- Pacifico
  $8
- Tecate
  $8
- Angry Orchard Hard Cider
  $8
- Bronx Everyday Ark IPA
  16 oz. Can
  $8
- Hard Seltzer
  Truly/White Claw
  $8
- Michelada
  YOUR CHOICE OF BEER, LIME JUICE AND CHILI POWDER IN A SALT RIMMED GLASS OVER ICE
  $10
SANGRIA
Red or White
- Glass
  $14
- Pitcher
  $50
WHITE WINE
- PINOT GRIGIO - GABBIANO, VENETTO ITALY
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
- SAUVIGNON BLANC - LINE 39, CALIFORNIA
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
- SAUVIGNON BLANC - MATUA, New Zealand
  Glass
  $14
  Bottle
  $54
- CHARDONNAY - HARKEN, CALIFORNIA
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
ROSÉ
- DAY OWL, CALIFORNIA
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
RED WINE
- MALBEC - ALAMOS, MEDOZA, ARGENTINA
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
- CABERNET - ROBERT HALL, CALIFORNIA
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
- MERLOT CAB – LINE 39 EXCURSION, CALIFORNIA
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $50
- PINOT NOIR - MACMURRAY, CALIFORNIA
  Glass
  $14
  Bottle
  $54
SPARKLING
- CAVA BRUT - SEGURA VIUDAS, SPAIN
  Glass
  $13
  Bottle
  $65
Drink Specials
- Lime House Margarita’s
  Add $2 for Flavor
  $11
- Draft Beer
  $6
- Red or White Sangria
  $10
- Pinot Grigio or Malbac
  $9
Food Specials
- Cowboy Kisses
  $12
- Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos (2)
  $10
- Mini Empanadas
  3 Chicken, 3 Chorizo & 2 Flautas
  $12
- Popcorn Shrimp
  with a Chipotle Dipping Sauce
  $12
- Nachos California
  Ground Beef, Cheese, Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo
  $10
- Tacos al Pastor
  Slow roasted pork, pineapple, garlic guajillo sauce, lettuce & pickled onions
  $10
All Day $20 Special
Available Every Tuesday at the Bar! Choose One Signature Dano’s Margarita & Two Tacos.
Margaritas
Choice of One
- Paloma
  Dano’s Blanco Tequila, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Agave
- Smoking Pineapple
  Dano’s Pineapple and Jalapeño Tequila, Ancho, Reyes Verde, Pineapple, Juice, Fresh Lime, Juice, Spicy Salt Rim and Garnished with a Grilled Pineapple
Tacos
Choice of Two
- Chicken Fajita
- Pan Roasted Tilapia
- Spicy Roasted Cauliflower
Taco Party
- Taco Party for 4
  Guacamole, Chips, and Salsa. 12 Tacos (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp & Pork Belly) 3 of each & 1 Quart of House Margaritas (lime).
  $130
- Taco Party for 6
  Guacamole, Chips, and Salsa, 3 Quesadilla’s (Cheese, Steak, Shrimp), 12 Tacos (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp & Pork Belly) 3 of each and 2 Quarts of House Margaritas (lime).
  $220