Rio Cantina Menu
At Rio Cantina Menu, located at 1049 Center St, North Augusta, SC, you’ll find a vibrant array of delicious dishes that reflect the bold flavors of Latin cuisine. From sizzling fajitas to mouthwatering tacos, every item is crafted with care using the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re craving something spicy or looking for a lighter bite, their menu offers a variety of options to satisfy any palate. Don't miss out on their signature margaritas, perfectly paired with your meal. Each dish promises an authentic, flavorful experience, making it the ideal spot for a casual dinner or a festive gathering with friends.
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Appetizers
Queso Dip
+Beef $2, +Beans $1, +Rice $1
Cantina Dip
+Grilled Chicken or Steak $2, +Shrimp or Chipotle $3, +Chorizo $3, +Any 3 $6
Guacamole Dip
Guacamole Cesero
Grilled Shrimp
Spicy Shrimp Scampi
Fresh shrimp, garlic butter, & crushed red pepper.
Papas Locas
French fries, steak, grilled chicken, chorizo, pico de gallo, cheese dip, & sour cream.
Elotes
Corn cob, lime mayonnaise, cotija cheese, & chile pepper.
Quesadillas
+ Shredded Chicken $1, + Ground Beef $1, + Bean $1, + Steak $2, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Shrimp $3
Chicken Wings
Celey, Carrots, Ranch, Buffalo, Bbq, or lemon Pepper.
Nachos
+ Shredded Chicken $1, + Ground Beef $1, + Bean $1, + Steak $2, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Shrimp $3, +Cantina Style (on any nachos) lettuce, tomato, sour cream, & guacamole
Macho
Steak, Bacon, Fried Jalapenos, Pico de Gallo, & Sour cream.
Rio
Grilled Chicken, Chorizo, Onion, Pico de Gallo, & Sour Cream
Fajita
Salads
Ensalada De Cantina
Mixed Greens, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Cheese, & Choice Dressings...........+ Grilled Chicken or Steak $2, + Shrimp $3, + Fish $3, + Scallops $3, + Jumbo Shrimp $5
Taco Salad
Crispy Flour Tortilla, Ground Beef or Shredded Chicken, Beans, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Cheese, & Guacamole.
Rio Wedge
Lettuce, Queso Fresco, Avocado, Special House Chipotle Dressing.
Soups
Sopa De Pollo
Homemade Soup, Bone in Chicken, Potatoes, Carrots, Corn Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Mexican Rice, Pico De Gallo, Avocado, & Corn Tortillas.
Caldo De Rez
Chunked Beef, Potatoes, Carrots, Corn, Zucchini, Yellow Squash, Cabbage, Onions, Cilantro, & Corn Tortillas.
Pozole
Mexican Soup (Cow Stomach, Red Pepper Base not spicy) & Hand Made Tortillas.
Menudo
Mexican Soup (Cow Stomach, Red Pepper Base) & Hand Made Tortillas.
Caldo De Camaron
Guajillo Based Soup, Carrots, Potatoes, Shrimp, Tostadas, & Sour Cream.
Add to Any Soup
+ Fish/ Pescado $2, + Octopus/ Pulpo $2, + 7 Mares Style $3 (Baby Octopus, Clams, Squid Rings, & Shrimp.
Desserts
Sopapillas
Fried Flour Tortilla, Ice Cream, Honey, & Cinnamon.
Flan
Mexican Custard.
Fried Ice Cream
Topped with Chocolate & Strawberries.
Chocolate Taco
Waffle Cone Filled with Vanilla & Dipped in Chocolate.
Virgin Daquiri
Pina Colada, Peach, Strawberry or Lime.
Churros
Milkshake
Tacos
GRINGO
Hard Taco, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese
CANTINA
Soft Flour Tortilla, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese, Sour Cream
Rio
Soft Corn Tortilla, Pico De Gallo, Hot Sauce
MEXICAN
Handmade Corn Tortilla, Onions, Cilantro, Lime, Cucumber, Radishes, Green Onion
Your Choice on Any Taco
+ Ground Beef $0, + Shredded Chicken $0, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Steak $2, + Seasoned Pork $2, + Pork $2, + Cow Tongue $2, + Chitlins $2, + Cow Head $2, + Mexican Sausage $2, + Goat $2, + Pork Stomach $2, + Cow Cheek $2, + Avocado $0, + Grilled Veggies $2
PESCADO
Grilled Fish, Cilantro Lime Slaw, Avocado, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans
SHRIMP
Adobo Grilled Shrimp, Lettuce, Avocado, House Chipotle Dressing, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans
SCALLOPS
Citrus Marinated, Mango-Pineapple Pico De Gallo, Cilantro Garlic Rice, Black Beans
CHIMICHANGAS
CHIMICHANGAS
Two Deep Fried Flour Tortillas, Queso Dip, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Refried Beans, Mexican Rice
Meat Options:
+ Ground Beef $13, + Shredded Chicken $13, + Grilled Chicken $14, + Steak $14, + Shrimp $15, + Veggie $14
TAMALES
TAMALES
Cornmeal Dough Wrapped in Cornhusk, Steam Cooked
(1 - $4) (2 - $6.50) (3 - $9)
+ Rajas Poblano Pepper, Onion, Tomato, Jalapeño, Oaxaca Cheese, + Chicken Shredded Chicken, Chile Verde Sauce, + Pork Shredded Pork, Cuadillo Sauce
BURRITOS
NACHO CHEESE STYLE
Flour Tortilla, Choice of Meat, Queso Dip
CANTINA STYLE
Flour Tortilla, Choice of Meat, Cheese Sauce, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole
YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT:
+ Ground Beef $0, + Shredded Chicken $0, + Grilled Chicken $2, + Steak $2, + Shrimp $3, + Scallops $3, + Grilled Veggies $2, + Rice and Beans $3
RIO GRANDE STYLE
A Huge Burrito Stuffed Full Your Way
Azada
Carne Azada, Rice, Pico De Gallo, Sour Cream
Cheese Steak
Carne Azada, Queso Dip
Fajita
Chicken or Beef, Lettuce, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo
Macho
Steak, Bacon, Potatoes, Queso Dip,Sour Cream
Mike's
Shredded Chicken, Grilled Shrimp,Queso Dip, Special Sauce
FAJITAS
Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Lettuce, Guacamole, Sour Cream, Pico De Gallo, Flour Tortillas
+ Chicken $14, + Steak $14, + Mixed $15, + Shrimp $16, + Veggie $13, + Rio Style $17 (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp), + Cantina $19 (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Carnitas, Chorizo), + Fajita for 2add $4, + Fajita Quesadilla $14 (Two Flat Grilled Tortillas, Cheese, Chicken, or Beef Fajitas, Salad Plate. + Shrimp $3)
KIDS MENU
PICK 1 ENTREE AND PICK 1 SIDE
Entree
GRINGO TACO, CANTINA TACO, BEEF ENCHILADA, BEEF BURRITO, CHEESE QUESADILLA, CHEESEBURGER, CHICKEN FINGER, HOT DOG, KRAFT MACARONI & CHEESE
Sides
MEXICAN RICE, REFRIED BEANS, FRENCH FRIES, ORANGE SLICES, BROCCLI & CARROTS (with ranch)
CHICKEN
POLLO- Marinated Chicken Strips, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Flour Tortillas
SERVED YOUR WAY- + Con Queso, + Con Crema, + Chipotle Style, + Ala Parrilla, + En Chile Verde, + En Chorizado
POLLO AL GUAJILLO
Sauce of Chile Guajillo and Achiote, Garlic Cilantro Mild or Spicy Bone in Chicken, Rio's Homemade Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas
LAMB
RIO STYLE LAMB CHOPS
Two Lamb Chops, Rio's Homemade Sauce of Chile Guajillo, Achiote, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas, Grilled Cactus
GRILLED LAMB CHOPS
Sautéed with Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme with Seasoned Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Cantina Salad
SEAFOOD
CEVICHE DE CAMARON
Shrimp, Lime Juice, Onion, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocado
CEVICHE DE MAR
7 Mares (Baby Octopus, Clam, Squid Rings, Shrimp), Lime Juice, Onion, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocado
CAMARONES A LA DIABLA
Rice, Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Spicy Grilled Shrimp
FIESTA CAMARON
Shrimp, Squash, Mushrooms, Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas
PESCADO AZADO
Grilled Catfish Filet, Mexican Rice, Salad, Tortillas
COCTEL DE CAMARON
Cold Boiled Shrimp, Onions, Tomatoes, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Avocados
VUELVE A LA VIDA
Cold 7 Mares (Baby Octopus, Clam, Squid Rings, Shrimp), onions, tomatoes, jalapeños, cilantro, avocadoes
MOJARRA
Whole Tilapia, Rice, Guacamole Salad, Tortillas, French Fries
BLACKENED JUMBO SHRIMP
Grilled Blackened Jumbo Shrimp, Stuffed Jalapeño, Grilled Green Onions & Asparagus, Guacamole Cesaro
IRON SKILLET MAHI
Mahi Filet, Rio Guajillo Sauce, Seasoned Potatoes, Rio Salad
ROASTED WHOLE GULF RED SNAPPER
Whole Red Snapper on the Bone Green Tomatillo Salsa, Onions, Avocado
STEAKS
GREEN RIO STEAK
Ribeye Steak, Potatoes, Green Sauce, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Lettuce, Queso Fresco Cheese, Avocado, Tortillas
CARNE AZADA
Grilled Rib-eye Steak, Grilled Onions, Bed of Ripe Tomatoes, Mexican Rice, Salad, Corn Tortillas
STEAK RANCHERO
Grilled Rib-eye, Hot Sauce, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans & Tortillas
STEAK CANTINA
Rib-eye Steak, Tomatoes, Onions, Jalapeños, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Corn Tortillas
T-BONE DE RIO
T-Bone Marinated in White Wine, Garlic Butter, Rosemary, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Cactus, Cantina Salad
PORK
CARNITAS
Chunks of Pork, Guacamole Salad, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans
CHILE DE PUERCO
Chunks of Pork in Hot Sauce, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans
CHULETAS DE RIO
Two Juicy Pork Chops, Rio's Homemade Sauce of Chile Guajillo, Achiote, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Corn Tortillas
SPECIALTIES
TEXAS RICE
Mexican Rice, Grilled Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Queso Dip
CANTINA CHILES
Two Poblano Peppers, Cheese, Sauce, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Tortillas
CHILE POBLANO DE MAR
Shrimp, Sautéed Vegetables, Cheese
CHILES PHILADELPHIA
Cheese, Ground Picadillo Beef, Vegetables, Cream Sauce, Pomegranate, Asparagus, Garlic Cilantro Rice
TACOS DORADOS
Deep-Fried Corn Tortillas, Two Beef, Two Chicken, Guacamole Salad, Sour Cream
MILANESA
Breaded Chicken or Steak, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Queso Fresco Cheese, Avocado, Tortillas
MILANESA TORTA
Mexican Sandwich, Breaded Chicken or Steak, Refried Beans, Mayonnaise, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Jalapeños, Queso Fresco Cheese
MOCAJETE
Mocajete Bowl, Steak, Chicken, Pork, Sausage, Cactus, Jalapeños, Queso Fresco Cheese, Special Sauce, Rice, Beans, Salad, Tortillas
ALAMBRE
Spicy Grilled Chicken, Steak, Jumbo Shrimp, Green Onions, Tomatoes, Onions, Melted Queso Oaxaca, Garlic Cilantro Rice, Black Beans, Salad with Lettuce, Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Guacamole, Flour Tortillas
COMBOS
COMBINATION DINNER: All Include, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans
PICK 1- $8, PICK 2- $10, PICK 3- 11
+ Cantina Style- Topped with Lettuce, Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Guacamole $2, + Queso Dip $2
- Burrito
Flour Tortilla filled with Ground Beef, Cheese, Sauce
- Enchilada
Corn Tortilla filled with Ground Beef, Cheese, Enchilada Sauce
- Quesadilla
Grilled Flour Tortilla filled with Cheese
- Tostada
Open Corn Tortilla filled with Ground Beef, Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato
- Chalupa
Open Corn Tortilla filled with Beans, Lettuce, Cheese, Guacamole, Tomato
- Gringo Taco
- Cantina Taco
PUPUSAS $4.50, (2) for $8, (3) for $12
Lightly-charred, stuffed corn-masa cakes filled with soft savory ingredients. Served with natural tomato sauce and pickled cabbage.
Choice of fillings: + Frijol - Beans and cheese, + Chicharron - Pork meat and cheese
LUNCH SPECIALS
Served Monday - Friday 11am-2pm. After 3pm all lunches are $1.00 extra.
SPEEDY
One Ground Beef Gringo Taco, One Enchilada, Mexican Rice
TACO LOCO
Crispy Flour Tortilla, Shredded Chicken, Queso Dip, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cheese
QUESANTINA
Small Quesadilla Filled Shredded Chicken or Ground Beef, Cantina Style, Mexican Rice
CANTINA SALAD/ SOUP COMBO
Small Ensalada de Cantina with Grilled Chicken or Steak, Cup of Soup of Choice
PICK 1 COMBO
LUNCH TORTA
LUNCH FAJITAS
+ Chicken, Steak, Mixed $10, + Shrimp $12
POLLO "YOUR WAY"
CHIMICHANGAS
TACO SALAD
NACHOS "ANY WAY"
ENSALADA DE CANTINA
+ Chicken or Steak $9, + Shrimp, Fish or Scallops $10
BEVERAGES
+ Coke, Diet, Sprite, Hi-C
+ Pink Lemonade, Mr. Pibb
+ Fanta Orange
+ Tea, Milk, Orange Juice
+ Coffee
+ Red Bull
AGUAS DE
+ Horchata or Tamarindo
+ Pina Colada or Jamica
SIDES
WHOLE BLACK BEANS
GARLIC CILANTRO RICE
SAUTÉED ASPARAGUS
SEASONED MASHED
POTATOES
SAUTÉED CACTUS
STUFFED JALAPEÑO
MEXICAN RICE
REFRIED BEANS
FRENCH FRIES
SOUR CREAM
TORTILLAS
BEER
DOMESTIC
+ Miller Lite + Coors Light + Budweiser + Bud Light
MEXICAN
+ Corona + Corona Light + Dos Equis Light + Dos Equis Dark + Bohemia + Modelo Especial + Carta Blanca + Corona Premier + Corona Familiar + Negro Modelo + Tecate
+ Modelito + Coronita
+ Cawama
SPECIALTIES
+ Michelob Ultra + Heineken + Bud Light Lime + Bud Light Platinum
DRAFT: (16oz $5) (25oz $6) (32oz $7) (Pitcher $9)
+ Corona + Dos Equis Dark + Modelo Especial + Michelob Ultra + Bud Light + Yuengling
WINE
Glass
SPECIALTY DRINKS
LA BENDITA
Suaza Gold Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Fresh Orange Tidbits, Salted Rim.
CANTINA JALAPENO MARGARITA
Luna Azul Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Orange Juice, Diced Fresh Jalapeno, Tajin Chile Rim
RIO MARGARITA
House Tequila, Lime Mix, Salted Rim
RIO TEXAS MARGARITA
Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Mix, Salted Rim
FRESH CANTINA MARGARITA
Patron Tequila, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Orange Juice, Salted Rim
SKINNY MARGARITA
Hornitas Tequila, Triple Sec, Splenda, Fresh Squeezed Lime and Orange Juice, Salted Rim
CLASSIC MARGARITA
1800 Silver Tequila, Orange Liquors, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Salted Rim
MEZCAL MARGARITA
Mezcal Tequila, Triple Sec, Fresh Lime Juice
CANTINA PALOMA
El Jimador Tequila, Squirt Soda, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Salted Rim
ITALIAN MARGARITA
Don Julio Anejo Tequila, Amaretto, Grand Marnier, Sweet and Sour Mix, Sugared Rim
CANTINA MARTINI
Rumchata, Cuervo Cinge, Frangelico
NOCHE NUBLADA EN RIO
Don Julio Anejo Tequila, Rumchata
CANTINA CAFE
Coffee, Kahlua, Bailey's, Frangelico
LEMON DROP
Vodka, Lemon Juice, Sugared Rim
MANGONEADA
House Tequila, Triple Sec, Hot Sauce, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Mango Puree, Rimmed with Chamoy and Tajin Chile
MEXICAN CANDY
Patron, Watermelon Pucker, Splash of Tapatio
CANTINA SANGRIA
Real Sangria, Oranges, Cherries, Lime
CANTINA MICHELADA
Beer of Choice, Zing Zang, Lime Juice, Salt, pepper, Valentina Sauce, Salt and Tajin Chile Rim
MARGARONA
Rio Margarita, Coronita
MIXED DRINKS
YOUR CHOICE ONLY
BAILEYS & CREAM, WHITE RUSSIAN, TOASTED ALMOND, SCREWDRIVER, SEX ON THE BEACH, BAHAMA MAMA, SALTY DOG, CROWN & COKE, FUZZY NAVEL, CONGNAC & COKE, AMARETTO SOUR, LONG ISLAND TEA, RIO MALIBU- Malibu, Pineapple Juice
FROZEN DRINKS
RIO LIME MARGARITA, STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI/MARGARITA, MANGO DAIQUIRI/MARGARITA, PEACH DAIQUIRI/MARGARITA, PINA COLADA - 151 Rum, SPIKED WATERMELON 151 Rum
RIO SWAMP WASH
Mix of All Daily Flavors, Grain Alcohol
190 OCTANE
Grain Alcohol, Orange Juice, Punch
VODKA SLUSH
Absolut, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice
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