Cafe Del Rio – Mexican
Sun-drenched and spirited, Cafe Del Rio welcomes guests with the irresistible crunch of warm chips paired with zesty avocado salsa in an atmosphere that feels like a festive neighborhood gathering. The kitchen masterfully blends vibrant Tex-Mex flavors with soulful Southern comfort, where tender pork carnitas and golden Gospel fried chicken share the table alongside hearty, home-style specialties served in signature blue pots.
394, C Street, Virginia City, NV, 89440 +17758475151 https://cafedelriovc.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, clean-eating, atkins, volumetrics, low-fodmap, tlc, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Beginnings
- Chips & Salsa - $4: Fresh homemade chips and fire-roasted tomato salsa. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Avocado Salsa & Chips - $17: Creamy, hand-mashed avocado with pico de gallo, tomatillo and cilantro. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Nachos - $14: Six little tostadas topped with pinto beans, Salsa Verde, pickled Jalapeños, cheese and crema. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Taquitos - $15: Shredded chicken, potatoes, Monterey Jack cheese, rolled in crisp corn tortillas, with sour cream & avocado salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Salads
- Del Rio House Salad - $10: Mixed greens with spiced pecans, Cotija cheese, Cumin-lime vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Caesar’s - $10: Crisp Romaine with homemade croutons, Asiago cheese, traditional Caesar lemon-garlic dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Gospel Fried Chicken Salad - $19: Fried chicken, mixed greens, sliced avocado, tomatoes, fresh corn-off-the-cob, crema & Ranch dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Café Specialties
- Gospel Fried Chicken Dinner - $22: Mashed potatoes and gravy, seasonal vegetables and homemade slaw. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Little Blue Pot - $20: Rice and pinto beans, Pico de Gallo, sliced avocado, and Cotija cheese with choice of grilled chicken, steak, or pork carnitas. Served with homemade corn tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Pork Carnitas Dinner - $23: Tex-Mex braised pork seasoned with traditional spices and citrus, with sour cream, avocado salsa, pico de gallo, homemade pickled onions and flour tortillas. Served with Mexican rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Enchiladas
- Traditional Enchiladas (One) - $13: With pinto beans and Mexican rice. Choice of shredded chicken, beef, or cheese. Red, green, or both chili sauces, topped with crema. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Traditional Enchiladas (Two) - $16: With pinto beans and Mexican rice. Choice of shredded chicken, beef, or cheese. Red, green, or both chili sauces, topped with crema. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Santa Fe Stacked - $19: Pinto beans, rice, shredded beef or chicken layered with corn tortillas, cheese, covered with red, green, or both sauces, topped with cheese, crema and a fried-to-order egg. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Vegetarian Enchiladas - $17: Sautéed spinach, mushrooms, fresh corn, and three cheeses rolled in a corn tortilla, topped with chili Morita sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Quesadillas
- BBQ Chicken Quesadilla - $18: With poblano pesto, fresh corn, and cheese, Chipotle sour cream on the side. Served with beans and Mexican rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Grilled Steak Quesadilla - $18: With poblano pesto, fresh corn, and cheese, Chipotle sour cream on the side. Served with beans and Mexican rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Cheese Quesadilla - $13: Melted cheese in a tortilla. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Tacos
- West Texas Steak Taco - $13: Grilled steak in flour tortilla, smoked cheddar, Pico de Gallo, lettuce, crema, Cotija cheese. Served with pinto beans and Mexican rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Mahi Mahi Taco - $13: Marinated in spices, grilled, served in flour tortilla with avocado salsa and garlic slaw. Served with pinto beans and Mexican rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pork Carnitas Taco - $13: Pickled onions, Chili de Arbol salsa, Cotija cheese, crema & cilantro. Served with pinto beans and Mexican rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Chicken Thigh Taco - $13: Prepared to order. Served with pinto beans and Mexican rice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Burritos
- Grilled Chicken Burrito - $19: Monterey Jack cheese, pinto beans and rice wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with New Mexican red or green chili sauce and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Pork Carnitas Burrito - $19: Monterey Jack cheese, pinto beans and rice wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with New Mexican red or green chili sauce and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Steak Burrito - $19: Monterey Jack cheese, pinto beans and rice wrapped in a flour tortilla and topped with New Mexican red or green chili sauce and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Sandwiches
- BBQ Burger - $19: Half-pound of ground chuck, smoked cheddar, with grilled onions and Del Rio BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chili-Crusted Chicken Sandwich - $18: Blackened with mild California chili, served on a sourdough roll, Chipotle Ranch, avocado salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Old-Fashioned Burger - $19: Half-pound premium Wagyu beef, choice of mild cheddar or PepperJack cheese, fried or fresh onion, fresh tomato, lettuce, on a Brioche bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Kid's Menu
- Kid's Chicken Nuggets - $10: Comes with fries and a drink of choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kid's Burrito - $10: Comes with rice, beans & cheese and a drink of choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Kid's Crispy Chicken Taco - $10: Comes with rice and a drink of choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Kid's Cheese Quesadilla - $10: Comes with fries and a drink of choice. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Kid's Burger - $10: Comes with fries and a drink of choice. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Sides
- Rice or Beans - $4: Choice of Mexican rice or pinto beans. Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Rice & Beans - $4: Mexican rice and pinto beans. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Corn or Flour Tortillas - $2: Homemade tortillas. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Avocado Salsa Side - $15: Hand-mashed avocado salsa.
- Small House or Caesar Salad - $8: Side portion of house or Caesar salad. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- French Fries - $4: Crispy fries. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- Extra Dressings - $1: Choice of salad dressing.
Desserts
- Apricot-Ancho Chili Cheesecake - $12: Apricot-Ancho glaze, Chantilly cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Santa Fe Sundae - $12: Two-scoops of homemade Cinnamon ice cream, caramel swirl, spiced pecans, Chantilly cream and a cherry. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Cinnamon Ice Cream Scoop - $7: Single scoop Cinnamon ice cream with a caramel swirl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Chocolate Torte - $11: Flourless torte with eggs, cream, sugar, rich chocolate, pecan and walnut crust. Served with raspberry sauce and Chantilly cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Blackberry & Peach Cheesecake - $13: Blackberry and vanilla cheesecake, sliced peaches, Bourbon glaze, blackberry sauce, Chantilly cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Margaritas
- Rio Cadillac - $16: Herradurra Tequila, lemon & lime juice, cane syrup, Grand Marnier, salt rimmer.
- Margarita’s Mezcal - $15: Del Maguey VIDA Clásico (Oaxaca), Spiced Pear, lime and orange juice, Agave nectar, cane syrup.
- Hibiscus Rosa - $14: El Jimador Tequila Reposado, Hibiscus, lemon & lime juice, cane syrup, sparkle rimmer.
- Miss Antoinette - $14: El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Peach Schnapps, lime juice, cane syrup, Peach syrup, peach ring, glitter rimmer.
- Aphrodesiac - $14: El Jimador Blanco Tequila, Pomegranate, Passion Fruit, lemon and lime, orange, cane syrup, flake salt, pepper, chili & lime rimmer.
- The Del Rita - $12: El Jimador Blanco Tequila, fresh lemon and lime juice, cane syrup, flake salt rimmer.
Beverages
- Sodas - $4: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, 7 Up, Mug Root Beer, Dr. Pepper.
- Coffee - $3: Freshly brewed coffee.
- Assorted Teas - $3: Selection of hot teas.
- Iced Tea - $3: Chilled iced tea.
- Juice - $4: Cranberry, Apple, or Tomato.
- Bottled Water - $1: Still bottled water.
- Sparkling Water - $5: Carbonated water.
- Tractor Co. Organics - $4: Unsweetened Tea, Lemonade or Jamaican Hibiscus. Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten Free.