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Mexican Restaurant 4.4· 953 reviews $10 to $20

Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - New Garden Location

North Carolina, United States

Experience casual Mexican dining with fast service, great cocktails, and family-friendly atmosphere at Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina in Greensboro, NC.

4.4 / 5

Guest rating

953

Reviews

Mexican Restaurant

Cuisine

North Carolina

City

$10 to $20

Price level

Closes at 10:00 PM

Overview

About Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - New Garden Location

Located in Greensboro, NC, Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina offers a casual and cozy setting to enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine. This restaurant serves a variety of comfort foods, from tacos and burritos to late-night small plates, accompanied by a diverse selection of beers, cocktails, and wines.

Guests appreciate the lively atmosphere enhanced by sports viewing areas and live music, making it a popular spot for lunch, dinner, or solo dining. The spacious patio and dog-friendly outdoor seating provide a relaxed environment while adhering to social distancing practices.

Accessibility is a priority here, with wheelchair accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating to accommodate all visitors. Families are welcome, with a kids' menu and high chairs available, alongside free parking and easy payment options including NFC mobile payments.

Service options include dine-in, takeout, delivery, and catering, with attention to fast and friendly service. Regular specials like Taco Tuesday and happy hour make it a favored choice for both casual meals and social gatherings.

Rated 4.4/5 by 953 reviews Great cocktails & happy hour Free Wi-Fi available Family-friendly & group seating Wheelchair accessible Outdoor seating & dog friendly Price range $10–20

Quick facts

  • 1635 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC
  • Typical visit: 30 min to 1 hr
  • +1 336-856-7467
  • Accepts credit, debit & NFC payments
  • Free parking lot and street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery & catering
  • Latino-owned business
Amenities & features

What's available at the restaurant

Grouped by category — each group lists what's available and what isn't at Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - New Garden Location.

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside
Hours

Opening hours

When Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - New Garden Location is open during the week.

Closes at 10:00 PM

  • Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday Closed
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location

Location & Nearby Places

Central North Carolina, with cafes, shops, and other restaurants within easy walking distance.

Reviews

Reviews for Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - New Garden Location

What recent guests say after dining at Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina - New Garden Location.

4.4/ 5

Based on 953 guest reviews

Patio Taco Tuesday Carne Asada Fries Carne Asada Burrito Kids Eat Free Dog Friendly Cordial Staff Live Music Chimichanga Social Distancing

Rating distribution

5 65%
4 22%
3 6%
2 2%
1 5%

Erica Burtoff/Kurtz

Mar 10, 2026

"My first time trying here and a small place perfect for an authentic Mexican foods. Everything was fresh and hot despite going on taco Tuesday for .99cent tacos with a drink order they were busy and came with everything pretty quick! This place was delicious. Covid reasons they are keeping tables inside to a minimum it seems like. There is a good size patio area too!"

Adalie Burgard

Jan 28, 2026

"We scoured the internet long and hard to find a good Spanish restaurant. Rio Grande was one of the highest reviewed and rated in the area! We decided to give it a go. The service was excellent. They didn’t take long at all to bring us out our food. But, also they kept refilling our chip baskets on command and filling our waters. I was very pleased with that! The food itself was pretty good. Very flavorful. I wouldn’t say it was the most amazing food I ever had, but it was pleasant and yummy. I got the shrimp tacos and my friend got a carne asada burrito! We spent about 30 bucks total for everything after tip. Would definitely come again and try some of their cocktails next time!"

Lisa Mason

Jan 26, 2026

"Great restaurant. I had the Hawaiian quesadilla. It was amazing! The cheese dip was seasoned just right. The flan was excellent. The horchata was perfectly spiced. Everything was the exact temperature it should be. The service was uplifting, fast and friendly. Definitely check them out!"

Geena Stewart

Jan 18, 2026

"The music was perfect, not too low and not too loud!! There were other people in the restaurant but we couldn’t hear their conversations. The booths are very comfortable!! If you’re looking to grab drinks the bar is perfect for that. The staff was very friendly and the food was delicious, I didn’t even need salt or pepper because it was nicely seasoned."

Crystal

Jan 02, 2026

"I greatly enjoyed my lunch I had here last week. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and sat immediately. I ordered the El Danny Boy and it was absolutely delicious!!! The server recommended it and I’m so thankful he did."

Liliana varela

Dec 19, 2025

"Mu kids and husband wanted to watch the Spanish Soccer game on Sunday while having lunch. We asked if possible and they located us at the bar with 2 tvs just for us! We stayed 2 hours and everyone was so kind and the service was awesome! They really male you feel comfortable! The food? AHmazing! Everything fresh and tasty from the chips with salsa to the fajitas all was delicious but my two favs were the carne asada fries and the Guacamole Fresca OMG totally worth it!"

janelle waugh

Dec 17, 2025

"Tacos are delicious and they do not skimp out on the meat. Tender and flavorful as well! Rice and beans are really good as well. Combo comes with chips and salsa One thing! Be sure to request the red and green sauces because they don't provide them unless you ask Have been back three times within the last 2 weeks. Hope they keep this up"

Josh Shaffer

Dec 14, 2025

"This place has an amazing assortment of Mexican food. Make sure to visit here on Taco Tuesday and they have the special of hard or soft tacos, chicken or beef for 1.99 and they top it with lettuce and cheese. The homemade salsa here is good and very fresh with the cilantro."

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Find answers to common questions about Rio Grande Kitchen & Cantina’s location, menu, services, accessibility, and more.

The restaurant is located at 1635 New Garden Rd, Greensboro, NC 27410, United States. There is free parking available including a parking lot and street parking.

Options include outdoor seating, dine-in, takeout, no-contact delivery, onsite services, and regular delivery.

Yes, the location features a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating to ensure an inclusive dining experience.

The menu offers diverse Mexican dishes along with margaritas, cocktails, beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and happy hour specials. Full menu details can be viewed on the menu page.

Yes, it is family-friendly with a kids’ menu, high chairs, and a welcoming atmosphere for children.

Dogs are allowed outside, making it convenient to bring pets when utilizing outdoor seating.

Acceptable payments include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments for ease of transaction.

For reservations, menu inquiries, or other questions, call +1 336-856-7467. Opening hours may vary. Contact the business directly for the latest details.

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