Rio Grande Café

Lonely Planet review

One of the city's top spots for Tex-Mex. Start with a bowl of melted queso (cheese); ask for some fresh flour tortillas on the side. The fajitas are some of the best in the business and what to order (skip the only so-so tacos and enchiladas).

Our lunch menu favorite is camerones a la parilla (spicy bite size, mesquite grilled shrimp done up fajita style). Order a margarita or the signature 'swirl' (frozen margarita and sangria) - both pack enough booze to get you tipsy. Portions are large, and appetizers double as meals, especially if you fill up on the free chips (delectably light, crispy and perfectly salted) and salsa (delicious mixed with the queso ) first.

This is a loud, crazy place where the service is top-notch and kids are made quite welcome. The restaurant boasts super, fast service, but sometimes it feels too fast; it's not somewhere to linger over a meal.