El Rio Grande Restaurant & Cantina

Basically never open. Some of the best food I’ve ever had though. Just checked back again after a month, and doors locked still. Disappointing.

Great food but they are never open. Been calling for weeks with no one answering the phone. Half the time they have a note on the door stating they are closed. Sad because they have excellent steak tacos. Best I have ever had. Giving up on them

Best food in town

Best food in Colorado

I came here based on the reviews and I was not disappointed. Food was really good. I ordered a crispy Chile Relleno and an a la carte hard shell taco. The relleno was made with a roasted poblano pepper and smothered in “Denver style” green chile sauce and garnished with lettuce and tomatoes. While I personally prefer chile rellenos made with Anaheim peppers, this really was good and the green chile sauce was on point. Tasty, with a great charred backnote and with nice level of heat, just how I like it. The taco was made with seasoned ground beef and came with a house made green hot sauce, a great combo. I could’ve eaten 5 of these for sure. On Tuesdays, they are only $1.50 each, so a great value if that’s your jam. The complimentary basket of chips and salsa included fresh warm tortilla chips and a house made salsa that was really unique. Not a typical thin red salsa, but brown and complex with good heat. Might have been made with dried chilies, I’m not sure. It had plenty of chopped onions and cilantro that provided a pop of fresh flavors to contrast with the savory sauce. My lunch was $8.45, so an excellent deal. The location is off the beaten track but definitely worth seeking it out. Highly recommended!

Estrella was superb! Saved my wife by putting her purse behind the bar when she forgot to take it upon leaving! You're a star in or book!!

I had the taco special this day the they were very good. Salsa was ok that they put on the table but the salsa for the tacos was better.