Cafe Rio - Fast and Fresh Mexican Fare
February 21st, 2010 Categories: Restaurant Reviews
We aren’t your typical fast food family. It’s a rare day that we’ll pick up a meal to go, once a month maybe.
Yesterday, coming off of 9 days sick in bed with bronchitis and the cupboards bare, we headed out to pick up Duke from Doggie Camp and grab dinner at the new Cafe Rio on South Colorado Boulevard and Cherry Creek Drive.
Yes, they bought my review - all of the food was free!
My son noticed the sign that said “Free Food Today!” We both mused that they were probably giving tasting samples, or maybe a few tortillas gratis with your order. No - they were comping everyone’s meals!
As we moved through the line I started to worry that they would call us out for ordering three items when there were only two of us. (My husband was at home waiting for his smothered burrito.) They did nothing of the sort.
In fact, it was like an Amway rally of Mexican fast food. The staff were all extremely cheerful, periodically shouting out cheers in unison and wishing everyone a happy day with big smiles on their faces. At the end of the line I owed $2.50 for the tax on an otherwise free meal.
And for fast food, the meal was excellent. The food is fresh and flavorful. Their cooking style and use of spices is just a little different from other fast food Mexican places.
So on our next foray into the realm of fast food, we’ll definitely stop by Cafe Rio again.
Real estate season is picking up and heading into high gear. I’ll be working with several families relocating to Denver in the next few months, and I’m sure that on those hectic days of 20+ properties we’ll swing into a fast food joint or two. I’ll recommend Cafe Rio to any buyers with a south of the border hankering and a yen for something new and different.
If you’re considering relocating to Denver, you can start your property search at www.GretchensDenver.com, where nearly every active property is found in one location with an interactive map to help you narrow your search.
Glad to hear that you had an enjoyable meal…ON US! We are more than excited about making new amigos in Colorado, and hopefully after your experience…we can place you on the list.
If you ever have questions regarding Cafe Rio, feel free to visit us online or give us a call.
Until next time amigo,
Ben Craner
V.P. Marketing
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
Hi Ben,
Hey, when we’re in Logan, Utah visiting my step-son, can I get a free meal there too!?
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Welcome to Colorado.
There’s a lot of information here. I’ll be back again.
I am seeking some ideas on what to cook my family at meal times as we are sick of eating the same old meals, my family include myself (vegetarian), my partner (meat eater) and my two year old daughter, oh and my 5 month old daughter who doesn’t actually eat solids yet.
Its good to see your great meal.I am also looking for a place where i can get something different, i mean different style and meal.I can get all type of meal at one place.
Its my first step here and I found its a very nice and interesting blog. I hope you will be nice with me I wanna to visit here very often.
I agree with most of the points of this review, but you missed the best items on the menu; namely authentic Mexican fare such as tacos (chorizo con huevos, al pastor, lingua, etc) and tamales.
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Having free food is really awesome, especially delicious food! Thank you for your recommendation. This place is really worth checking. I hope i’ll have the same pleasant experience. Cheers!
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