Review of Rio 150 Mexican Restaurant

Update: We’ve gone 3-4 times, and wanted to love this place…but our last visit was not good, & showed us that they are not good with other allergies. I need dairy-free, and I have zero desire to Epi. They don’t take other allergies seriously enough to ensure safety.

———— First visit at this newly re-named / re-opened restaurant. We’ve been before when it was La Unica, and were pleasantly surprised to see GF items clearly marked on the new menu as Rio150! It was pretty busy for a weeknight.

The server we had was a little confused at first, but we got it figured out. There are a LOT of options that I wouldn’t normally consider (due to the risk of not being GF), which was exciting! I ended up choosing a Rio Burrito bowl for $10.99. I did adjust it to be dairy free and added guacamole in the place of the dairy - there was a charge for that substitution ($5 - maybe a little steep, but it was a good-sized amount of guacamole). The server did bring it out at first with cheese and had to have it re-made, but he was apologetic and kind about it - and they fixed it quickly.

The bowl is a large serving - enough for lunch tomorrow as well! It was delicious. The only item that was so-so was the mild salsa. It is a little bland and doesn’t have much beyond tomato in it (no onion, cilantro, or spices that we could see or taste). I mixed some of the spicy salsa into it, and that was just what it needed.

Overall, we will go back, and we look forward to it!

Pros: clearly marked menu, many options, able to substitute (at an upcharge), friendly staff Cons: staff still learning about GF & other allergies, mild salsa is a bit boring & bland

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating