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El Rio Grande
160 East 38th Street
New York, US-NY 10016
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Food
Sopas
Pozole de Pollo
$9.95
chicken broth, chunks of chicken, tomatoes, avocado, hominy and cilantro
gluten-free
Frijoles
$8.95
slowly cooked black beans with onions, garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, lime juice, topped with sour cream and cheese
gluten-free
Tortilla
$9.95
chicken and roasted tomato broth, chunks of chicken, Tostaditas topped with Avocado and pasilla flakes
Antojitos
Guacamole en Molcajete
$17.95
mashed avocados, tomato, lime, cilantro, jalapeños and onion
gluten-free
Wild Bill Wings
$13.95
buffalo sauce and blue cheese dipping sauce
gluten-free
Chile con Queso
$10.95
cheddar cheese fondue with tomatoes, onions and jalapeños
Calamares Fritos
$15.95
cornmeal coated calamari served with chipotle mayonnaise
Spicy Garlic Gulf Shrimp
$16.95
with green tomatillo pesto sauce tops with chipotle aioli, served with corn tortillas
gluten-free
Stuffed Jalapeño
jalapeño peppers stuffed with whole shrimp, monterey jack cheese, fried and served with sour cream
- Regular $10.95
- Large $15.95
El Rio Sampler
$18.95
mix of stuffed jalapeño, chicken wings, steak nachos, vegetable empanadas and cheese quesadilla
Tostada
crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, pico de gallo, queso fresco
- With Chicken $8.00
- With Steak $10.00
Nachos
Queso
cheddar, mozzarella, monterey jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream and jalapeños
- $12.95
- Large $15.95
Frijoles
refried beans with three cheeses, jalapeño and pico de gallo
- $12.95
- Large $15.95
Fajita
chunks of grilled steak, refried beans, guacamole, jalapeños and cheese
- $15.95
- Large $19.95
Pollo
chicken cooked in salsa ranchera, monterey jack cheese, jalapeños and sour cream
- $13.95
- Large $16.95
Chili con Carne
ground beef with ancho chiles, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo
- $12.95
- Large $16.95
Shrimp Nachos
sautéed baby shrimp in a tomatillo pesto sauce, refried beans, melted cheese and jalapeños
- $15.95
- Large $19.95
Ensaladas
Add protein (Chicken $8, Steak $10, Salmon $10, Shrimp (4) $12, Tuna $12)
Taco Salad
$12.95
black beans, sweet corn, celery, onions, shredded lettuce topped with guacamole, pico de Gallo and Monterey Jack cheese in a crispy flour tortilla
The Hayshaker
$11.95
shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, monterey jack cheese, carrots, avocado and cucumber with crisp tortilla strips, tossed in a red wine vinaigrette
The South Western
$12.95
mixed greens with roasted corn and chipotle aioli, tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette
The Murray Hill
$11.95
mixed greens, pineapple, radishes, pumpkin seeds, and capers tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Mexican Cobb Salad
$12.95
mixed greens, avocado, bacon bits, hard boiled egg and cotija cheese tossed in a cilantro-lime vinaigrette
Quesadillas
Three Cheese
$12.95
monterey jack, cheddar and mozzarella
Spinach and Mushrooms
$13.95
sautéed spinach, mushrooms and mixed cheeses
Chicken
$16.95
grilled chicken breast and mixed cheeses
Steak
$19.95
grilled marinated steak and mixed cheeses
Baby Shrimp
$18.95
sautéed shrimp, adobo sauce and mixed cheeses
Especialidades
Hot Chicken
$22.95
Chicken marinated in a homemade habanero sauce. Served with garlic mojito fries
Mole Poblano
$21.95
Roasted chicken, dark mole sauce, ground pasilla, sesame seeds and spices. Served with rice and beans
Chimichanga de Pollo
$19.95
Flour tortillas filled with grilled chicken, monterey jack cheese, topped with adobo sauce and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans
Chimichanga de Carne
$22.95
Flour tortillas filled with char-grilled steak and monterey jack cheese, topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco. Served with rice and beans
Pechugas de Pollo
$20.95
Grilled boneless chicken breast and mango salsa. Served with rice and beans
Carnitas
$24.95
Slow roasted pork in mole sauce, with guacamole. Served with rice and beans
gluten-free
Cowboy Shell Steak
$29.95
grilled and served with spicy ranch fries and grilled corn on the cob
Camarones a la Parrilla
$29.95
Five grilled jumbo shrimp, butter, lemon, garlic and cilantro with grilled peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and beans
Carne Asada
$28.95
Grilled marinated skirt steak with vegetables. Served with rice and beans
Tuna Steak
$28.95
pan seared, encrusted with toasted sesame seeds, served with a sesame citrus sauce
Salmon
$27.95
Fresh atlantic salmon and vegetables. Served with rice and beans
Swordfish
$29.95
Grilled center-cut atlantic swordfish, lemon and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans
Chimichurri
$29.95
grilled strip loin, sautèed spinach, mashed potatoes, chimichurri sauce
Quesos Fundidos
a blend of melted cheese with handmade tortillas
Verduras
$14.95
roasted vegetables in salsa verde
Pollo
$15.95
pulled roasted chicken in salsa ranchero
Chorizo
$16.95
grilled chorizo, cilantro and rajas
gluten-free
Tacos
corn tortillas, rice and choice of beans
Pollo
$18.95
pulled roasted chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco
gluten-free
Pork Belly
$17.95
braised pork belly, guacamole, lettuce, white corn tortillas and salsa verde
gluten-free
Pulpo
$20.95
grilled octopus, sautéed corn, pico de gallo, white corn tortillas and salsa charra
Al Carbon
$21.95
grilled steak, lettuce, pico de gallo, ranchero and avocado sauce
Pescado
$24.95
grilled swordfish, lettuce, pico de gallo, mango salsa, and chipotle aioli
Shrimp Tacos
$24.95
sautéed baby shrimp, ranchero sauce, pico de Gallo, lettuce and mango salsa
gluten-free
Enchiladas
fresh tortillas, rice, pico de gallo and choice of beans, choice of mole, ranchero or tomatillo sauce
Vegetables
$17.95
roasted vegetables and a blend of cheeses
gluten-free
Chile con Carne
$19.95
cheese enchiladas topped with beef chili
gluten-free
Mariscos
$25.95
shrimp, tuna, salmon, ranchero salsa, monterey jack cheese and sour cream
Combo
$22.95
chicken, steak and cheese with tomatillo, ranchero and mole sauce
Pollo
$19.95
marinated grilled chicken, monterey jack cheese and sour cream
Carbon
$21.95
grilled steak, chile con carne and cheddar cheese
Fajitas
cooked on a sizzling black skillet with vegetables, salsas and handmade tortillas
Vegetable
$19.95Chicken
$23.95Steak
$27.95Swordfish
$28.95Shrimp
$29.95Blackened Salmon Fajita
$29.95Burritos
Vegetable
$17.95
roasted vegetables, cheese, rice, black beans, pico de gallo
Pollo
$18.95
grilled chicken, vegetables, beans, cheese, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
Carne
$19.95
marinated steak, vegetables, beans, cheese, rice, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream
San Francisco
$17.95
guacamole, rice, beans, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo
Shrimp
$22.95
sautéed baby shrimp, mixed vegetables, beans, cheese and topped with guajillo sauce
Main
Tacos de Pollo
$14.95
Pulled roasted chicken. Lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream and queso fresco. Served with Rice and and choice of Beans
Tacos al Carbon
$16.95
Grilled steak, lettuce, pico de gallo, ranchero and avocado sauce. Served with Rice and Beans
Enchiladas
Served with choice of beans and rice
- De Pollo $12.95
- Al Carbon $14.95
Chicken Wrap
$15.95
Grilled Chicken, corn, lettuce, tomato, avocado and mayo. Served with French Fries
Arugula Salad
$11.95
Baby arugula, black beans, corn, avocado, cotija cheese with a cilantro lime dressing
- Add Chicken
- $8.00
- Add Shrimp
- $10.00
Shrimp & Pineapple Salad
$17.95
Grilled jumbo shrimp served over grilled pineapple, mesclun greens in a chipotle honey dressing
El Rio's Trio
$16.95
One ground beef hard shell taco, one chicken enchilada and one chicken flauta, served with rice and beans
Arroz con Pollo
$15.95
Sautéed chicken, peppers, onions and ranchero sauce served over rice and melted cheese
Mains
Huevos Rancheros
$15.95
Sunnyside eggs over blue corn tortillas, layered with refried beans, ranchero and verde sauce, spices and pico de gallo
Breakfast Burrito
$16.95
Scrambled eggs, cheese, red onion, jalapeno, cilantro and black beans in a whole wheat tortilla topped with a trio of sauces
Burrito Bowl
$15.95
Guajillo braised chicken breast rice, beans, mixed greens and a poached egg topped with avocado sauce
Avocado Smash
$16.95
Grilled jumbo shrimp, heirloom tomato and poached egg served over multigrain toast smothered with smashed avocado
Tostadas Francesas
$15.95
Kahlua French toast with caramelize apple and mixed berries
Breakfast Burger
$16.95
Char-grilled beef burger with jack cheese and bacon topped with a sunny side up egg, guacamole and Mojito fries
Steak and Eggs
$22.95
Grilled marinated skirt steak with eggs any style and grilled onion
Desserts
Churros
$10.00
deep Fried dough rolled in cinnamon and sugar served with chocolate Bailey's sauce
Fried Ice Cream
$10.00
Vanilla ice cream rolled with corn flakes, deep fried, topped with chocolate sauce and whipped cream. Vanilla ice cream
Kahlua Brownie Sundae
$10.00
warm homemade kahlua brownie topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce
Rainbow Churro Sundae
$15.00
Fried ice cream topped with fresh whipped cream, fruit loops, m&m's, sprinkles and cookie crumble drizzled with chocolate, raspberry and blueberry sauce. Served in a rainbow churro bowl
Tres Leches Cake
$10.00
Traditional Mexican sponge cake, cajeta sauce and vanilla ice cream
Flan
$10.00
Traditional Mexican Vanilla Custard
Banana Piñata
$12.00
Homemade fried pastry filled with banana and chocolate chips topped with vanilla ice cream
La Familia (Served Family Style)
$21.95
Churros, Banana Piñata, Brownie bites and Fried Ice Cream
Cocktails
The Cuernavaca
$16.00
Revel Avila Blanco, Muddled Basil, Agave Nectar, Lime Juice and Bitters topped with Ginger Beer
Montauk Beach Sunset
$15.00
Nolets gin, St. Germaine Elderflower Liquor, Muddled Cucumber and Fresh Lemon Juice
Mezcalita
$16.00
El Buho Mezcal, Cointreau, Lime Juice and Tamarind with a Tajin Rim
The Jitney
$15.00
Captain Morgan Apple Sliced Rum, Aperol, Pineapple Juice and Fresh Lime Juice
Tequilas Blanco
Clear, Can Be Aged in Stainless Steel Up to 60 Days
El Jimador
$11.00Camarena
$11.001800
$11.00Lunaazul
$11.00Espolon
$11.00Cincoro
$12.00Milagro
$13.00Cabo Wabo
$12.00Maestro Dobel
$16.00Revolución
$13.00Milagro Select Barrel
$15.00Patron
$14.00Gran Centanarrio
$14.00Avion
$14.00Herradura
$14.00Casamigos
$16.00Clase Azul
$25.00Don Julio
$16.00Cazadores
$13.00Deleon
$18.00Corzo
$15.00Casadragones
$22.00Cincoro Blanco
$15.00Reposado
Aged from 2 Months to 1 Year in Oak
Jose Cuervo
$11.00Cabo Wabo
$13.00Milagro
$15.00Cazadores
$15.00Herradura
$14.00Espolon
$14.00Avion
$18.00Patron
$16.00Don Julio
$17.00Casamigos
$18.00Clase Azul
$30.00Ayate
$16.00Corralejo
$14.00Anejo
Aged from 1 to 3 Years
Milagro
$16.00Corralejo
$17.00Don Julio
$19.00Tres Generations
$16.00Patron
$17.00Avion
$18.00Milagro Single Barrel
$26.00Cristalino 1800
$16.00Herradura
$16.00Casamigos
$18.00Herradura Ultra
$16.00Extra Anejo
Aged Minimum of 3 Years
Revolucion
$21.00Cuervo La Familia Riserva
$45.00Don Julio 1942
$40.00Avion Reserva 44
$40.00Don Julio 70
$17.00Herradura
$18.00Sombra
$13.00Mezcal
Made from Agave, Oven Roasted, Smoky Flavor
El Buho
$13.00Illegal
$15.00Xicaru
$12.00Casamigos
$17.00Dos Hombres
$17.00La Luna
$13.00Margaritas
Margaritas
Choice of: Lime, Strawberry, Prickly Pear, Raspberry, Passion Fruit, Coconut, Blue Curacao, Sour Apple, Watermelon, Mango, Pomegranate, Peach, Guava, Blood Orange, Blueberry, Pina Colada, & Tamarind
- Glass $14.00
- Pitcher $60.00
Amber Iceberg
$12.00
Dos Equis Amber Topped with Frozen Margarita
Featured Margaritas
Paloma
Herradura Silver, Fresh Grapefruit Juice, Agave Syrup
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Jalapeño
Jalapeño Infused El Jimador Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Cointreau
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Smoking Pineapple
Dulce Vida Pineapple Jalapeno Tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Spicy Salt Rim, Grilled Pineapple
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Cucumber Margarita
Deleon Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Muddled Cucumbers
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Bleeding Heart
Milagro Silver, Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Cadillac
Revolución Plata, Fresh Lime Juice, Cointreau, Grand Marnier
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Skinny Bitch
Villa One Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Blueberry Mint Skinny Bitch
Patron Silver, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, Blueberry Purée, Mint Garnish
- Glass $16.00
- Pitcher $70.00
Bottled Beer
Bud Light
$7.50Corona
$7.50Corona Light
$7.50Dos Equis Lager
$7.50Negra Modelo
$7.50Modelo Especial
$7.50Lagunitas IPA
$7.50Pacifico
$7.50Tecate
$7.50Angry Orchard Hard Cider
$7.50Everyday Ark IPA
- Can (16 oz) $8.00
Truly Hard Seltzer
$6.00
Choose from Lime, Grapefruit, Lemon and Citrus Squeeze
Michelada
Michelada
$8.50
Your choice of beer, lime juice, and chili powder in a salt rimmed glass over ice
White Wine
Pinot Grigio - Gabbiano, Veneto, Italy
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Sauvignon Blanc - Line 39, California
- Glass $11.00
- Bottle $38.00
Chardonnay - Harken, California
- Glass $12.00
- Bottle $40.00
Main
Taco Party for 4
$130.00
Guacamole, Chips, and Salsa. 12 Tacos (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp & Pork Belly) 3 of each & 1 Quart of House Margaritas (lime)
Taco Party for 6
$220.00
Guacamole, Chips, and Salsa, 3 Quesadilla's (Cheese, Steak, Shrimp), 12 Tacos (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp & Pork Belly) 3 of each and 2 Quarts of House Margaritas (lime)
Food Specials
Cowboy Kisses
$12.00Tequila-Lime Chicken Tacos (2)
$10.00Mini Empanadas
$10.00
3 Chicken, 3 Chorizo & 2 Flautas
Popcorn Shrimp
$12.00
with a Chipotle Dipping Sauce
Nachos California
$10.00
Ground Beef, Cheese, Jalapeños, Sour Cream, Pico de Gallo
Tacos al Pastor
$10.00
Slow roasted pork, pineapple, garlic guajillo sauce, lettuce & pickled onions
Main
$6 per Taco. All Day Tuesday!
Chicken Fajita
Marinated grilled chicken, sautéed onions, sautéed peppers & Guacamole
Al Pastor
Slow cooked pork, pineapple, garlic guajillo sauce, lettuce & pickled onions topped with Guacamole
Shrimp
Sautéed baby shrimp, ranchero sauce, pico de gallo, red cabbage & pickled onions
Steak
Sautéed Steak, onions & peppers tossed with a ranchero sauce and topped with lettuce, pickled onions & pico de gallo
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General Info
Cuisine
Mexican
Bar
Dessert
Meals
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
12:00pm - 9:30pm
Tuesday:
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Wednesday:
12:00pm - 10:00pm
Thursday:
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday:
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:
12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:
12:00pm - 9:30pm
About Us
Fresh and flavorful tex-mex cuisine is on the menu at this southwestern-style neighborhood favorite. This fun restaurant with outdoor patios is separated into two sections, Texas and mexico, with the food and drinks being equally delicious on both sides of the border. El rio grande’s outdoor bustles with activity during the warmer months, and fabulous margaritas are served all year round.