Good sized portions, I'll give them that, but... when I pay extra for a side of guacamole I would prefer that 2/3 of it isn't black. When they put it in the container they could clearly see that it was black but they sent it out anyway. The "Fresh Lime Pie" was soggy mush, that didn't resemble the photo in any way.
The "Chicken & Elotes" really was a good portion size, but it was so spicy I couldn't eat most of it. I asked for the mild sauce and it WAS mild and flavorful, but the dish itself was covered in the spicy red sauce... I don't know if the mistake was mine or theirs but when I asked for mild sauce I didn't expect it to be " in addition to" the spicy sauce. I dug to the bottom and ate what I could- the rice was amazing! Lots of chicken, but I can't comment on the "Elotes" because everything just tasted like hot sauce.
I'm trying not to be a total negative Nancy, but if you're sensitive to spice, make it very clear that there is to be no hot sauce in the dish.
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Lynda R
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• 6 days ago
• DoorDash order
first time having Cafe Rio's nachos and boy are they delicious! very fresh and a lot of stuff on them and they taste wonderful. I will order this again. the portion is huge.
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Randall B
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• 10/19/25
• DoorDash order
Best value Mexican restaurant in downtown Boise area. Huge quantities of tasty food for relatively low prices.
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Lynda R
Local Expert • 242 contributions
Loved
• 2/3/26
• DoorDash order
The salad that I ordered from here was absolutely delicious and the portion was just right. I will definitely order again. It was so fresh.
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Adora Z
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• 2/1/26
• DoorDash order
Shout out to whoever made my burrito and smothered it with mild sauce. One of the best burritos I've ever had in my life. Everyone who worked this fine Sunday afternoon deserves a raise.
