Rio Cantina - North Augusta

My husband and I had dinner here before our first GreenJackets game. Prices were decent and the food was amazing! Hospitality was on point and our waitress was very helpful.

This was a huge disappointment. After getting my drink order I had to ask for someone to take my order 20 minutes later. Thankfully I stopped someone right after getting my drink for some cheese dip. It was not busy at all and when it did start picking up literally every table was served except us. We never got drink refills and one of the sides we ordered didn?t come out with the rest of the food. We had to ask about it and they said it would be up shortly. My husband tried to get the waitress attention and she looked right at him and walked away. The food wasn?t the best. The host was the only one who actually acknowledged us. I still don?t know who our server was. I understand my child is different but I didn?t think that was keep us from being served without have to ask everytime. Nobody else had to ask.

Planning to dine out this weekend? Or in the mood for some tasty Mexican cuisine? You should definitely check out Rio. It's one of my absolute favorite places to eat with my husband. We affectionately refer to it as "our spot," and whenever he mentions it, I know he means Rio Cantina!

Not impressed. The food lacked flavor. I ordered a shrimp quesadilla but received only one shrimp taco instead. The guacamole was as watery as pea soup (see attached photo). On the bright side, the margarita was good.

I visited the restaurant for lunch and ordered a bowl salad with chicken, which came with a side of soup. The menu didn’t provide much detail, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. The salad was decent; it included lettuce, tomatoes, and seasoned chicken. I guess I was hoping for more variety, perhaps some beans or avocado. The soup was traditional, and I really enjoyed it! For dessert, I tried the flan, which was just okay. It wasn’t as smooth as flan is supposed to be, and it could have used a bit more sweetness, likely due to its texture. It was served with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle, but the flavor combination felt a bit disjointed. This dish could be improved with a fresh caramel sauce and some seasonal fruit while keeping costs in check. Considering the location and the price of $15, I was satisfied with the food and the overall experience. I plan to return to try more items from the menu.