Casa Rio – Mexican
Stepping into this vibrant riverside landmark, guests are greeted by the rhythmic crunch of warm tortilla chips and the festive hum of a bustling dining room. Tables overflow with bowls of velvety gold queso and zesty shrimp ceviche, while the smoky aroma of slow-simmered chili con carne mingles with the sweetness of charred Market Street corn. It is a place where every bite of a toasted quesadilla or hand-mashed guacamole feels like a celebration of bold, sun-drenched flavors shared in a timeless, spirited atmosphere.
430, East Commerce Street +12102256718 https://www.casario.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, kosher, halal, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, whole30, paleo, low-fat, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, low-cholesterol, high-fiber, tlc, renal, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, aip, juice-cleanse, slow-carb, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa - $2: House-made fresh salsa served with gluten-free corn chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso (Small) - $6.95: Signature queso dip served with gluten-free corn chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso (Large) - $10.95: Signature queso dip served with gluten-free corn chips Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Con Carne (Small) - $6.95: Tender beef and pork chunks simmered in spices and house-made chili gravy sauce, topped with cheese and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Con Carne (Large) - $11.95: Tender beef and pork chunks simmered in spices and house-made chili gravy sauce, topped with cheese and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Market Street Corn - $7.95: Roasted whole kernel corn mixed with creamy chipotle dip and cotija cheese. Served with fried flour tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos Especial - $10: Tortilla chips covered with refried beans and topped with melted cheese. Served with guacamole and sour cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche - $13.95: Shrimp cured in house-made marinade with fresh lime juice, cilantro, serrano peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Dip (Small) - $6.95: Fresh guacamole made with avocados, jalapeños, lime juice, cilantro, onions, garlic and kosher salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadillas - $10: Flour tortilla grilled with Monterey Jack cheese. Served with guacamole and sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Poppers - $13.95: Bacon wrapped chicken, stuffed with jalapeños and cheddar cheese. Served with creamy chipotle dip Available at: dinner, lunch
- Casa Rio Trio - $13.95: Small queso dip, small guacamole dip, house-made fresh salsa and gluten-free corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Botanas Platter - $15.95: Four pollo poppers, four mini beef quesadillas and four stuffed jalapeños with guacamole and sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Linda's Ensalada de Colores - $9.95: Mixed greens, grapefruit and orange slices, red onion, bell peppers, choice of house lime vinaigrette or ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco Salad - $9.95: Mixed greens, tomato, cheese, guacamole, sour cream in a taco shell bowl Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Salad - $7.95: House-made guacamole in a taco shell with lettuce and tomatoes, topped with home-made chili dressing Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pollo Asado - $16.5: Grilled chicken breast, choice of Santa Anna, tomatillo or poblano sauce, pepper jack cheese, pico de gallo, rice and refried beans Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Fajita Plate - $17.95: Grilled bell peppers, onion, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice and borracho beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Plate - $21.95: Grilled chicken, bell peppers, onion, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice and borracho beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef or Shrimp Fajita Plate - $23.95: Grilled beef or shrimp, bell peppers, onion, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, rice and borracho beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mr. Beyer's Burger - $11.95: Grilled beef patty served with fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deluxe Dinner - $16.5: Cheese enchilada, tamale, crispy taco, chili con carne, guacamole salad, chips, queso, rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Plate - $12: Cheese enchilada, pork tamale, chili con carne, rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Rio - $12.75: Beef enchilada, chicken flauta, pork tamale, rice and refried beans Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Enchiladas de la Casa - $13.95: Two enchiladas stuffed with cheddar cheese and onions topped with enchilada gravy, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Enchiladas de la Casa - $14.95: Two enchiladas stuffed with picadillo beef topped with Monterey Jack cheese and Santa Anna sauce, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Chicken Enchiladas de la Casa - $14.95: Two enchiladas stuffed with shredded chicken topped with Monterey Jack cheese and tomatillo sauce, rice and beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Enchiladas de la Casa - $13.95: Two enchiladas stuffed with grilled bell peppers, onions, and squash topped with Monterey Jack cheese and Santa Anna sauce, rice and beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Trio - $16.5: Cheese enchilada, beef enchilada, chicken enchilada, rice and borracho beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $15.5: Two corn tortillas with grilled shrimp, choice of corn salsa or chili vinaigrette coleslaw, rice, refried beans and poblano sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Tacos - $11.75: Two beef crispy tacos with lettuce, tomato and cheese, rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Commerce Street Tacos - $13.75: Three mini corn tortilla tacos (Beef, Al Pastor, or Chicken), grilled onions, cilantro, lime, rice and borracho beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Fat, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chalupa Combo - $9.75: Two crispy corn tortillas with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, rice and guacamole Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Senora - $9.95: Bean and cheese chalupa and green chicken enchilada, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Flauta Plate - $15.95: Three large corn tortillas with shredded chicken, rice, refried beans, sour cream, pico de gallo and guacamole Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Con Carne Plate - $13.95: Beef and pork chunks in chili gravy, topped with cheddar and onions, rice and refried beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $15.5: Poblano pepper stuffed with picadillo beef, deep fried, topped with Santa Anna sauce and Monterey Jack cheese, rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $6.25: Baked custard with vanilla and caramelized sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Sopapillas - $7.25: Fried pastries with cinnamon-sugar and honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Churros - $7.25: Cinnamon-sugar coated pastries filled with chocolate or caramel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Tres Leches - $8.25: Vanilla sponge cake soaked in three milks, topped with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Beverages
- Traditional Margarita - $9.5: 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, house-made Sweet & Sour
- Casa Rita - $10.75: 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, fresh lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Spicy Margarita - $11.5: 100% Agave Azul Ghost Tequila, Grand Gala, lime juice, agave nectar, orange juice
- Top Shelf Margarita - $10.75: 100% Agave Silver Tequila, Grand Gala, Sweet & Sour
- Premium Margarita - $12.75: Choice of Patron Silver, Olmeca Altos Reposado, or 1800 Añejo with Grand Gala and Sweet & Sour
- Mangonada - $11.75: Frozen top shelf margarita with mango purée, chamoy, and a spicy rim
- Patrón Mule - $13.75: Patrón Silver Tequila, Goslings Ginger Beer, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
- River Water - $11.5: Premium Añejo Tequila, Topo Chico, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Altos Paloma - $11.5: Olmeca Altos Reposado Tequila, Grapefruit Soda, Splash of Grapefruit Juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- Texas Beer - $5.75: San Antonio Lager, Hoppadillo IPA, Shiner Bock Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Mexican Beer - $5.75: Dos XX Lager, Corona, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Domestic Beer - $5: Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Corona Non-alcoholic
- House Wine - $7.95: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, White Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sangria - $7.95: Red or Peach house recipe of wine, liquor, citrus, and chopped fruits
- Fountain Soda / Coffee / Tea - $3.5: Pepsi, Pepsi Zero, Dr. Pepper, Big Red, Lemonade, Starry, Coffee, Milk, Tea Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Watermelon Agua Fresca - $4.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Horchata - $4.95
- Schilo's Root Beer - $3: Bottle Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
Sides
- Borracho Beans - $3.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $3.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice - $3.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tortillas (3) - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Slices - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Scoop - $2.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Restaurants near Casa Rio
- Ácenar Hot Mex Cool Bar — Mexican
- Domingo — Mexican
- Anacacho Coffee & Cantina — Mexican
- Pete's Tako House — Mexican
- Mi Tierra Cafe & Bakery — Mexican
- Sancho's Cantina & Cocina — Mexican
- Guadalajara Grill — Mexican
- Barriba Cantina — Mexican
- La Panaderia — Mexican
- Mengerita Tacos — Mexican
- Viva Villa — Mexican
- The Fruiteria at Southtown — Mexican
