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Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant

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Bienvenidos a Río Lerma, tu cantina mexicana en Forney. Aquí encontrarás los sabores auténticos del sur de la frontera en un ambiente relajado y familiar, perfecto para disfrutar con amigos y seres queridos. Acompáñanos y descubre nuestra deliciosa comida casera, acompañada de un...

Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant

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Yelp 4.0 (349) TripAdvisor 4.4 (113) Yellowpages 5.0 (5)

About Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant

Bienvenidos a Río Lerma, tu cantina mexicana en Forney. Aquí encontrarás los sabores auténticos del sur de la frontera en un ambiente relajado y familiar, perfecto para disfrutar con amigos y seres queridos. Acompáñanos y descubre nuestra deliciosa comida casera, acompañada de una completa barra de...

Bienvenidos a Río Lerma, tu cantina mexicana en Forney. Aquí encontrarás los sabores auténticos del sur de la frontera en un ambiente relajado y familiar, perfecto para disfrutar con amigos y seres queridos. Acompáñanos y descubre nuestra deliciosa comida casera, acompañada de una completa barra de bebidas para todos los gustos. ¡Te esperamos!

What Customers Say About Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant

Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant is highly praised for its delicious food, especially the stuffed avocado, enchiladas, and margaritas. Customers consistently rave about the excellent service, often mentioning specific staff like Nelly and Dulce. The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere and affordable prices.

Popular Dishes

stuffed avocado (3) margarita (7) churros chicken flautas refried beans chicken enchilada steak fajita skillet cheese enchiladas

Best For

Families Couples Casual

Tip: The margaritas are a must-try and worth every penny. Consider ordering takeout for convenience, and call ahead for curbside pickup if you have a baby.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible 🍽️ Lunch 🌙 Dinner Coffee
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👨‍👩‍👧 Family 👥 Groups

Frequently asked questions about Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant

Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant is located at 124 E US 80 Frontage Rd #100, Forney, TX 75126, Forney.
Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant offers mexican cuisine.
Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant offers the following services: dine-in, takeaway.
The most recommended dishes at Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant based on customer reviews are: stuffed avocado, margarita, churros, chicken flautas, refried beans.
Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant is ideal for families, couples, casual dining.
Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant is highly praised for its delicious food, especially the stuffed avocado, enchiladas, and margaritas. Customers consistently rave about the excellent service, often mentioning specific staff like Nelly and Dulce. The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere and affordable prices.
The margaritas are a must-try and worth every penny. Consider ordering takeout for convenience, and call ahead for curbside pickup if you have a baby.
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Rio Lerma Mexican Restaurant Forney Reviews

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Loneta Milinowicz

I love this place this is not your average Mexican restaurants. I visit often love all the brisket options!! Just had the brisket nachos, trust me 6 will fill you no doubt!!! Margaritas are the bomb and I think they have specials on certain days!

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Jessie Stephenson

This restaurant quickly became my family’s favorite spot after the first visit. We ordered combo fajitas almost every time we came simply because they have the absolute BEST steak money can buy at a Mexican restaurant. After ordering the combo fajitas many times, we decided to start trying other menu items such as sour cream enchiladas, and shrimp quesadillas. Those quickly became my new fav entrees also 🤤 Food always comes out fast and not to mention the margs are actually strong. Two of them and you are goooood trust me. I honestly don’t know how this place is not packed 24/7.

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Brenda Bowden

Great selection on the menu. I came after church but was promptly seated and served within a reasonable time. The size of the portion was actually enough to share. I've been here several times and have enjoyed each visit. I recommend this place.

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P Brown

On St Patrick’s day we had a party of 11 which turned into 14. After calling the day before to get reservations, the manager advised that it was 1st come 1st served. She did say she would do her best. On arrival we were promptly seated and our drink orders taken. The wait staff was professional and very helpful as most of our guests had never been to Rio Lerma. Our party was half non english speaking and the wait staff did not flinch. Everything was fantastic. The food was exceptionally wonderful. A grand time was had by all. My thanks to the manager who had said she would do her best.

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Dianne Perdue

Oh my goodness! This was delicious. I highly recommend the brisket nachos and the beef fajitas. The service was fantastic. The house margaritas were good too.I highly recommend eating here.

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Franz

Ate here twice during my stay in Forney. Super great service, awesome enchiladas and great salsa with the chips!

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Brandon Fisher

We have seen this place many, many times and finally decided to go and try it out. We visited on a Sunday, early evening, and they were pretty busy. We have 6 people in our group, three adults, two kids, and a baby. They made room for us and were very nice. The chips and salsa were good; the salsa had a hint of celery salt that threw me off a little bit it was still good. There were a lot of menu options for a variety of tastebuds. I got the burrito Ranchero, and it was delicious. My wife said the same about her calamari tacos. My brother got the enchilada plate, and it was huge! My picky eater four year old got the kids' quesidilla and ate ever bite. My five year old ordered the tortilla soup, and it was big for an adult, let alone a little kid. She did her best, but we took most of it home. The baby was delighted to pick off most of our plates but especially loved the beans. The staff was very friendly, and the margaritas had just the right kick to get these tired parents through a long day. Highly recommend Rio Lerma in Forney1

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Tom Jr Billington

Me and my wife come here once a week. You can't beat their lunch specials and the food is always the same great, authentic taste every time we come.

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Anthony Mangin

Had the best service the other day here. Unfortunately I do not remember her name. But she was attentive and thoughtful. Ordered the brisket enchiladas and they were soo good. Food was nice and hot as well. Never had an empty glass or chips and salsa. The best service I’ve had in years.

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Roger Farrell

The mole was rich and fully body flavored. The margaritas were the way they should always be made if you want a margarita. The service, even though it was busy was always available and done with great care.

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Meaghan Stephens

I highly recommend this place. My family and I stopped here for lunch and everything was perfect From the staff to the cleanliness and the food was seasoned perfect large portions definitely get your money worth for what you’re paying. Definitely recommend Liz as well she such a great waitress her attitude was super good and she had such great customer service. Ask for Liz to be your server she’s so sweet

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Hannah Kinkade

Excellent food! I just went with some friends and thought the queso was some of the best we’ve had. Margaritas were delicious as well. The meals are really well balanced. We’ll definitely be back even though we are 1.5 hours away.

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charles carr

Me and the wife went on a date here and the food and service was great. Atmosphere was great but a little loud for our liking.

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Aaron James

Visited on a Saturday evening and the experience was great. My server, Devin, was attentive and courteous. The bartender, Vanessa, made me a Mexican martini that had me drooling. the greeter and the front of house supervisor were extremely welcoming. Great job 👏!

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Melanie Gamez

The best people the best staff ! I came for some menudo and had some trouble with my tire a latin lady didn’t get her name but she was quick to help me and my husband out with our issue spent more than 5 hrs outside and she gave us water and i ran out of water for my baby’s bottle and helped me out with getting me a bottle of water for my babys milk highly recommend nice staff super nice people ended up getting hungry and ordering more food for me and my kids very delicious too!

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Regan T

Chips and salsa are always fresh and amazing. Queso is awesome and I live for their chicken tortilla soup, it’s the best I’ve ever had anywhere!

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Clint Barker

The service and food were excellent. Had the combo fajitas and the queso cheese. It was very good. We will return. Thank you. Another great trip. The service and food were awesome. Had the enchiladas this time. The chicken and sour cream was a nice change, and it was so good. Thank you.

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elizabeth mabry

Excellent waiter, excellent food and they gave my mom a rose for mother's day

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Aminah

Great service. Delicious food. I otrdered the brisket enchiladas and they were delicious. So much so, that I ordered some to bring home to my husband. I’ll definitely return.

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Corporate Shopper N TX Certified Reviewer Guide

Best birthday I've had in years! My kids( son) treated me here and told them staff it was my birthday!! They were AMAZING! I'LL definitely be coming back! Our waitress was excellent ( Sunday, April 6th 8:30). She brought me a piece of cake and had the restaurant sing Happy Birthday to me!! I wish we got her name, she displayed excellent customer service!! Thank you for a memorable birthday! My new favorite restaurant! Hope to return soon!!

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Doris Parra

Delicious salsa, constant warm chips, different flavors and veggies alternatives 😋😋😋

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MZ DUKE

BACK HERE AGAIN 12/23/21: THIS PLACE NEVER FAILS WITH THEIR GREAT SERVICE, SUPER DELISH FOOD, SUPER FRIENDLY STAFF, PET ACCOMMODATING, NICE AMBIANCE, WE’LL KEEP COMING

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Deisha Washington

Rio Lerma is that hidden gem you didn’t know you needed in your life! The food? Always hot, fresh, and full of flavor. I’ve never had a dish here that didn’t hit the spotbut let’s talk about the real star of the show - the drinks. Whew! 🍹 They do not play when it comes to their margaritas. Strong, smooth, and exactly what you need after a long week (or day 😅). The vibe is relaxed but upbeat, the service is friendly, and everything from chips & salsa to entrees comes out fast and right. Whether you’re going with friends or flying solo, Rio Lerma always delivers. 10/10 would recommend!

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Shatajshina Jones

This is the best kept secret in Forney. I was so surprised to find authentic Mexican food in this little town. The portions are more than enough but more importantly you can really tell they use quality ingredients which give the food that flavor. I got the nachos and my family got the fajitas and Mexican lasagna Really good

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doug wood

Food and Service top notch, drinks and chips were refilled before they ever got empty. We had the fajita special for 2 with steak, chicken, sausage and jumbo shrimp.. the portion was huge, enough for 2 to eat and leftovers taken home

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Suzanne Hix

Fast, efficient & friendly service by Nelly. Excellent margaritas, delicious stuffed avocado, and yummy churros - all add up to a great experience!!!!

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debra seaman

LOve❤️❤️❤️❤️ Best margaritas in Texas! Quesdillas are Da Bomb🤠

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KRIS WILSON

The food is amazing especially the vegetables substituted instead of rice and beans!!!!

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Allan Lockridge

Had a great experience both times we have visited. Chips and salsa was fresh and tasty. The entrees were delicious. The rib-eye tacos were quite good and became my favorite. The enchiladas and burritos are also quite good. Also, they make great margaritas. Definitely going back.

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Liliana Franco

Fast service, great food and good prices. Their chips and salsa are SO yummy!

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Kenny Hobbs

Our go to place in Forney! Awesome family owned restaurant. The Margaritas and food are so good!!

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Susan Harding

This was my first visit to Rio Lerma. There were many appealing choices on the menu but I finally settled on the Brisket Enchiladas. I was intrigued by the description which included "mashed potato enchiladas." I've never heard of that before. The dish was really quite lovely, with the mashed potatoes wrapped in tortillas, creamy poblano sauce and a pile of brisket sautéed with onions and mushrooms on top of it all. Delicious! and certainly unlike anything I have ever had before.

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David Peacock

The food is always great, and service as well. Try the shrimp cocktail. Best in Forney.

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Billy Seaton

Very good food and very good customer service.

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James Guerra

Maybe a bit overpriced, but delicious. I didn't care for the loud advertising on the tables

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AJ C.

Great chicken fajitas. Tortillas perfect. Food is on spot. Service is great 👍

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Lisa Shepherd

always excellent!! brisket stuffed avocados 🏆 & brisket poblano pictured.

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Dustin Dugger

My husband and I have been looking for a place with good margaritas and good food in this area and today we found it! I ordered a raspberry frozen margarita and he ordered a strawberry frozen margarita and both were excellent! We order food to go and it was great as well. A bit pricey for lunch compared to what we were use to but I am positive they have a happy hour time. We will return soon!!

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Jose Marin

1st time here and have to say it was great. Portions well served. Drinks on point and waitress was on it compared to other places I've been. Overall food tasted good. Only thing that was different to me was the rice as it had a sweet flavor to it. But will definitely come again.

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Matthew Reader

Food was really good, probably some of the better Mexican food I've had in the area. I got the Pollo con Hongos, which were really good. The only thing I did not like about the food was I thought their margarita was too sweet.

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Winifer Sims

I ate here on Wednesday night and the food was amazing. Even with what appeared to be a somewhat full restaurant the staff was extremely welcoming, and fast. My food and drinks came out soon after placing the order. I ordered the Hugo enchiladas (10/10) and my daughter got the crunchy tacos. She enjoyed them and took her leftovers for lunch the next day. The prices were also very reasonable and the portions are fair. I will definitely be returning to this restaurant again!

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Jonathan Spiliotopoulos

I run a networking group that meets at Rio Lerma every Tuesday. And needless to say, that wouldn't be possible without fantastic service and excellent food. Jesse and his team are always on top of things and are very accommodating. And I don't know the chef by name, but whoever puts together my weekly Maria's salad does a great job too. :)

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Jessica Ferguson

Very good price. I’ve been for lunch and dinner and like them both. My husband especially likes the Mexican lasagna.

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Michael Querimit

Wanted some good Mexican food and this restaurant always hits the mark. It had become a favorite that we will visit again and again.

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JJ Tarno

Service and food quality is always consistent here. Vanessa was our server, and did a fantastic job. Margaritas were on special for $.99. Abuelas enchiladas were delicious and the sour cream chicken nachos were fantastic as well.

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Cat Talks

Brisket enchiladas are off the chain!!! I was hesitant because the tortillas are filled with mashed potatoes but I'm glad I tried it. Must try when you go there

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C. Johnson

Food was deeeeelicious, drink was strong and great. You can actually feel and taste the liquor. Definitely my go to Mexican restaurant.

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Zachary Flagg

Rio’s is an amazing spot! It’s a weekly spot, not only for the food, but the service. Vanessa’s is an amazing bartender, personable and welcoming. Top items! 1. Margarita 2. Queso Blanco 3. Food in general. Sit at the bar for a good time!

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jessica vawter

Service was quick and friendly. Food was amazing. Great value for quality and amount. Will definitely be back again and again. Update: always a treat! Thus is an amazing restaurant and I'd give more stars if I could!

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Giovanna Castellanos

Dinner was delicious! And our waitress was great! The $1 margaritas were awesome and not weak at all.

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Eric Butters

Rio Lerma is easily my favorite pure tex-mex place in Forney. Their enchiladas are top notch and their queso is done right. You should give it a try.

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Nancy Vel

I love the service and food here. The Maria’s Salad is off the chain no doubt. All the food here is very flavorful and fresh!

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shalesDC

We received excellent service. Our margaritas were good with some tajin on the rim. The queso was good and the chips were warm. I really appreciated how clean the entire restaurant is. There is even a nice outdoor patio with plenty of parking. Conveniently located right off the highway I highly recommend this Mexican restaurant!

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Allison S

Went around 2p on a Tuesday. 1st time. Order the combo fajita. Very delicious. Good portion and large shrimp cooked to perfection. Would recommend 10/10. Restaurant clean. Wait staff really nice. Sorry no pic.

Kim Merrett
Kim Merrett

First time here. Many times we look for restaurants where we can eat outside on a patio etc. so we can have our dog with us and not left in the car. Rio Lerma did not disappoint. Staff was very accommodating and the service was prompt. Now for the food. Fresh, tasty, and ample servings. I had chicken tortilla soup. Wow! Packed with chicken! Large bowl. I couldn’t finish it all. Ordered a side of beef fajita meat without seasoning or onions, for my pup. We dug in and forgot to take photos of our dishes. Therefore I’ll share a picture of my sweet dog while we sat outside.

Floyd Hopson
Floyd Hopson

This place is excellent. The verdes enchiladas are rich, flavorful, and made just right, and the quesadillas are consistently delicious. Everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Ticoy Young
Ticoy Young

Tacos were delicious tonight! Haven't eaten here in awhile but just as good as I remembered! Service was excellent!

Mafer Mujica
Mafer Mujica

I had a great experience last night, my server Nelly was kind, thoughtful and quick! Food was also very good, specially the beef soup!

Reka Wesley
Reka Wesley

The food was so delicious 💖 Best beans and rice I’ve ever had and everything seasoned so well!! The brisket enchiladas are to die for!! The customer service was excellent, which was my favorite part of it all, and the atmosphere was beautiful. This was a perfect date night 🥰

Sidney Scott
Sidney Scott

We’ve been here four times now and each time the experience has been the same. Great food, great and fast service. The chile relleno, all the enchiladas, and the chimis are great. Can’t go wrong with a frozen margarita here either. Compared to other sit down Mexican restaurants in the Forney area, we prefer this one now.

Aysha
Aysha

The food is always good! Dulce is so sweet. I carried my baby in to pick up my food and she told me to call next time and they’ll bring my food out for me. She’s always so kind.

Morgan Gualy
Morgan Gualy

We took my parents here for the first time tonight & had a GREAT experience. The food, margaritas, & churros were so good. To Nelly, thank YOU for taking care of us (& my parents) & having the best personality & positive energy. We will definitely be coming back for her!!!

Petula Cook
Petula Cook

Try this restaurant the staff was very friendly. They had a margarita special for $.99 y’all the food was really good Hot and cheesy a good portion! The margaritas were really good too. I usually get a flavored one, but I got the one that was on sale and they were really good. Just a plain margarita. Only thing I need was some music to enjoy my meal loved it. I think they’re better than Christina’s.🥰

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Lin A

I came from out of state for break and had a great time. I came for vacation and this was a great way to start the vacay. Food was well seasoned, drinks were crisp 10/10. Love it !!! 🥰

PhilsFiveCents
PhilsFiveCents

Good times!! Service was pretty good. Our server was funny and attentive. That's what me and my buddies enjoy when eating on the road.

John Soley
John Soley

First time visiting Rio Lerma Let me say by far the best Mexican food in Forney. Service was outstanding. I am a big on customer service and they are absolutely amazing! Highly recommend coming here. I wont be going to the other guys again. Also go to bring my grandpup with us on the patio. Huge plus Did I say how friendly they were... I'll say it again.

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Rub bar

Came in for some drinks only heard this place had some good margaritas. Wasn't disappointed they have to be one of the few I've ever had that you can actually taste the liquor. I had the beerita and my wife the sangria margarita both were awesome. We did try the ceviche and was pretty good . We'll need to come back and try the food I'm sure it's just as great. Highly recommend this place . Update 1/5/24 we've been coming back since and really love the food here my to go plates are either the ceviche or the veggies enchiladas definitely recommend the place

Robert Stout
Robert Stout

This was my first time coming here and I have to say it was amazing. Let me give you a Bigg Robb breakdown as of why! Atmosphere 5/5: The place looks really cozy and makes you feel comfortable. Everything was clean, even the bathroom was really nice. There is plenty of space between tables so even when it's full, it doesnt feel so crowded. Service 5/5: When we went, we had a server by the name of Ana and she was absolutely amazing. She was fun to talked to and got along with everyone at the table. I would always ask for her when you come here. Food 5/5: The food was very good. I had a chicken fajita for one and it was a lot of food. The chicken was great and the queso was unique and spicy. The beans and rice were actually good compared to most Tex-Mex places. Overall rating 5/5: This place is all around great and I would really recommend that people try it if they haven't. I will definitely be coming back here!

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Rivers Y.

Food was amazing! Husband is impossible to please regarding tex mex, but this place blew his mind! Great service and unbeatable flavor! Cheese enchiladas are to die for!

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Rivers Y.

food was amazing! Husband is impossible to please regarding tex mex, but this place blew his mind! Great service and unbeatable flavor! Cheese enchiladas are to die for!

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Rivers Y.

Food was amazing! Husband is impossible to please regarding tex mex, but this place blew his mind! Great service and unbeatable flavor! Cheese enchiladas are to die for!

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Cody F.

Delicious, very friendly staff, very attentive and all nice people. Good salsa really good enchiladas and fajitas. Definitely will be going back :)))

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Jamey M.

Ordered pickup from here for the first time (family lives in the area) and we really enjoyed the food. Also, service at pickup was exceptional. Nice to feel like you are getting food from a resta…

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Zenobia D.

Such good food! Service was fast and great! \nIt's perfect for the family. It's pretty affordable and really good! We love the food and margaritas here. It's got a good vibe and ambiance over all. …

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Ty F.

Great food & drinks. Great service! I recommend the steak fajita skillet and Ango margaritas.

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Mallory S.

Food is delicious. Prices are lower than most places. Very laid back atmosphere. The margaritas are strong and less than one dollar. This place is definitely a hidden gem!

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Mallory S.

Food is delicious. prices are lower than most places. Very laid back atmosphere. The margaritas are strong and less than one dollar. This place is definitely a hidden gem!

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Niquee M.

Soooo good. Food was great! Service was great! Can't wait to go back! The margarita is so good, and worth the every penny.

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Niquee M.

Soooo good. Food was great! Service was great! Can't wait to go back! The margarita is so good, and worth the every penny.

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Miranda H.

We have only done takeout it was good and so was the customer service. While waiting inside for our food the atmosphere seemed good.

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James S.

Place looked empty judging on the parking lot, but you gotta go in!\nI got the lunch special #4, and it was fantastic. Probably the best refried beans I've ever had. The chicken enchilada was amazi…

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Mike D.

The best Mexican restaurant in the Metroplex I love it and I want to come back. Also the price is great

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Lori G.

First time here and we will definitely be back! Great service and delicious food! Tastes fresh like it's made from scratch. I had the chicken flautas which were so good and the refried beans were a…

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Kathy K

Rio Lerma has been through it's seasons...great when it began, drifted in quality, raised prices. But they've adjusted their pricing to more reasonable levels, and for the last 8 months (the time I …

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TSHix

The food - especially stuffed avocado- was excellent. Margaritas were very good. Churros for dessert hit the spot. Best part was the amazing service by Nelly. She was fast and efficient plus kept us …

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TSHix

The food - especially stuffed avocado- was excellent. Margaritas were very good. Churros for dessert hit the spot. Best part was the amazing service by Nelly. She was fast and efficient plus kept…

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TSHix

The food - especially stuffed avocado- was excellent. Margaritas were very good. Churros for dessert hit the spot. Best part was the amazing service by Nelly. She was fast and efficient plus kept u…

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Lee Prater

I had brisket tacos. 2 tacos on flourr with rice and beans. I have to say the little cup of green sauce on the side was amazing. The rest of the food was just OK kind of bland. Our waitress was great for our party of ten.. Too pricey for the quality and qaunity.

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Heather Chrynko Frazier

I had sour cream chicken enchiladas with rice & beans. The beans were a little dry, but the rice, enchiladas & sauce were excellent. I’m not a fan of the salsa but the chips were good. The waiter never made any eye contact when communicating, & just seemed aloof & sterile. The restaurant was clean. The atmosphere was sterile & cold feeling. I probably won’t be back.

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Jayakumar Rajaretnam

Atmosphere is good. Portions are good. Priced right. Taste is good. The chicken fajita sizzle was a little dry but no complaints. Maybe if the slices were a little small/thin it would have been better. Will definitely visit again.

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Coleman “Level Up Sales Solutions” Hudson

We took 15 people here for a graduation party on a Monday. The service was great and the Margarita was pretty good. I had the tamales and I was a little disappointed. Very little flavor. It might have just been this dish, but I won't order it again. My GF and her family come here often and they seem to live the food.

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Derek viosca

The service was good. Nothing made it stand out. The salsa could have been better but the chips weren't bad. The cheese enchiladas we're just okay. If the staff hadn't been as attentive as they were I probably would have hated it a 3. In my opinion Pa Pa Lopez in McKinney has the best salsa in the Dallas area.

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T Oadaly

This is probably my favorite local spot. The service is always outstanding, and food is really good. Prices are reasonable ranging from about $8 (enchiladas) to $15 (fajitas) per person. ...killer top shelf Margaritas. Atmosphere is nothing special, else I'd give it 5 stars.

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Emily Watkins

I haven't eaten here in a while, but when we went as a family the food was great! It was super busy when we were there. Great service and ambiance.

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Chris Callow

Food was good and the staff was great. Maybe a tad expensive but you don't leave hungry.

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Naomi Rosales

Great food and good servive. We went during high volume customers so it took a little longer to get service. But it was worth the wait.

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Lonnie G

The Queso with beef is really good! It was overall a good experience and great customer service. The chicken in the enchiladas felt like it just dissolved in your mouth (in not a fan), but the rice was great as well!

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Zachary O'Brien

food was amazing for the Price. Went with some coworkers here and the service was good but not spectacular. Solid cheap lunch spot.

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Roda Moore

First time visiting, this is a popular spot. There was a slight wait, about 15-20 mins. The Hostess was polite. Our waiter, Dane, was very good and helpful. The chips were a bit on the hard side, some chips were fresher and warm but the others were room temp, but the salsa was very good. Not spicy at all, as I cannot handle spicy, and not too tomatoe based. My husband ordered the Brisket quesadillas and they were delicious, juicy, and great flavor. I had the Chicken Enchiladas con Huevos with the sour cream sauce and the egg was cooked/fried perfectly, runny yolk with the egg white cooked. The chicken in the Enchiladas were moist not dry like I've had at others. The flavor of the chicken mixed with the sour cream sauce and egg was very good. I also liked the rice but the beans were ok, even though I am not a bean person, I did have to add a little bit of salt. For dessert we had the churros and OMG they were delish!! They had a chocolate filling or it may have been hazelnut but the flavor was amazing, the cinnamon and sugar mixed with a great soft crunch and then topped with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle it was great!

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Vasti

Great place, wish they had options to add on, like side of avocado, cheese, maybe rice, beans and tortillas like other restaurants do. The food was pretty good.

Chela G
Chela G

Food is good, menudo , only think that sucks is that at the bar they play no music. They should at least have some music on low because the bar feels like it’s dying.

Rebecca Lane
Rebecca Lane

Really love this spot, they have great margaritas! The brisket tacos are my favorite thing to order. The service is hit or miss but it is well worth a try. They do offer a spicy(er) salsa that you can request for the table but it is served warm (not unheard of) but it is overpowering of bullion flavor. That is probably the only item I have received I was disappointed in. Overall I still love this location!

Diane Black
Diane Black

We love the Shrimp Cocktail - the best we've EVER had & we're oldish. The service rating is not the wait staff, they are awesome❣️❣️ It's the Chef because every time we get the Shrimp Cocktail dinning in OR to go the ratio shrimp to sauce varies. 5 Out of 8 were perfect❣️ 2 Were heavy on the sauce & 1 short on the shrimp. I hope you understand, it was disappointing when we got home. I sincerely appreciate that sauce - the BEST❣️❣️✝️🙏🏼☮️

Dignora Perez
Dignora Perez

The food has a good taste to it. However the potions are small. The service was nice not rude in any way but a little rushed. They gave us the check before we finished eating and didn’t ask if we’d like dessert. Which we did, but that was ok b/c the host notice me looking around and right away asked me if I needed anything. Very observant which we loved.

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Renita W.

Walked in to great friendly service! Saw that the brisket enchiladas was popular and I understand exactly why now!! It was so good! Very good in fact I highly recommend trying it. My son got the comb…

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Renita W.

Walked in to great friendly service! Saw that the brisket enchiladas was popular and I understand exactly why now!! It was so good! Very good in fact I highly recommend trying it. My son got the co…

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Glory N.

Very good food was flavorful and the drinks are nice and strong. I would come back! I had the sour cream chicken enchiladas and would recommend it!

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Glory N.

Very good food was flavorful and the drinks are nice and strong. I would come back! I had the sour cream chicken enchiladas and would recommend it!

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Glory N.

Very good food was flavorful and the drinks are nice and strong. I would come back! I had the sour cream chicken enchiladas and would recommend it!

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Marie L.

Food is gross, ambiance not great. Margaritas are super sweet and from a crummy mixer. Service is friendly and prompt.

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Travel80

Our 2nd time to dine at Rio Lerma in 2 years and we enjoyed Dinner on the way to Love Field to catch a flight. The chicken Fajita Quesadillas and the Beef Fajita Quesadillas were very good as were…

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Jerome Holland

It was ok as far as the food... nothing outstanding, however the margaritas were great.

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R Morales

Ordered the soup and was very bland, lots of vegetables but my portion almost had no chicken. The staff were very nice and knowledgeable about the food. The place was empty on a weekday during dinner time.

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Melissa

Food is ok. Not the best ever. Disappointed in serving size for nachos. The best thing they have is a frozen mango margarita.

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Rawr Rawr

Pretty good resturant. Waitress seemed to be rushed to take our order, but didn't come back to see how the meal was or to refil drinks until after we were done with the meal.

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Michael Soto

It was the first time coming here I ordered the caldo de res and to me it was a bit salty. The meat was cooked fully but some of the veggies weren't . I'll give it another try at a later date.

Timothy Ewalt
Timothy Ewalt

Had the Hugo enchiladas. Food was ok but nothing special. Hot sauce they need to start from scratch. Margarita didn’t have salt and that could have been a miscommunication on my part but not a good one.

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Ty H.

I found that it is hit and miss here at this restaurant sometimes it's good sometimes it's horrible but it's close to my house. Everybody else seems to rave about it so I might be the only one that j…

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Kyo

The food is good but the waitress is rude the older Hispanic lady.

Charles Musgrove
Charles Musgrove

Came in to pick up an order I ordered a taco salad and enchiladas. My wife said her enchiladas were ok but something was off about them. As far as my taco salad it was separated which was fine I get it but it had mushrooms and I believe squash or something in the lettuce that was weird not to mention the lettuce was wet with some type of dressing it was very off putting To say the least. I still managed to eat it though, it was very underwhelming. As far as the service I had to smile first with very little interaction at first then had to deal with a tip screen right away! Once I pressed no tip I must have confirmed the cashier’s thoughts Because seemed like she didn’t like that. Any way I think it’s safe to say I won’t be back.

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Rachelle M.

The wait was too long and I did a to go order. The food was not good, fish tacos .just not my taste. But the place was packed. Somebody like their food. To each its own. Don't listen to me try it y…

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Jim S.

By far the worst Mexican food I have ever had \nAbsolutely gross\nBarely eatable \nDo not waist your time or money with this place

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Crystal D

I have never heard of a lasagna made of beans and tortillas it was nasty didn’t have a good taste at all manager refused to refund me my money even though I only took a bite out of it never coming …

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Crystal D

I have never heard of a lasagna made of beans and tortillas it was nasty didn’t have a good taste at all manager refused to refund me my money even though I only took a bite out of it never comin…

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Crystal D

I have never heard of a lasagna made of beans and tortillas it was nasty didn’t have a good taste at all manager refused to refund me my money even though I only took a bite out of it never comin…

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Meredith Bledsoe

We’ve become regulars here since moving to the area but that has changed as of tonight. I had the Hugo enchiladas and found a stick, a literal piece of wood, in my enchilada. I showed the waitress and she said it was seasoning…. I asked what kind but she just kept saying it was seasoning. She took the stick back near the bar where about 5 other employees looked at it and obviously didn’t know what it was. When the waitress came back I asked again and she said the same thing. Then the manager came out with a tub of bay leaves and told me thats what it was. I cook with bay leaves and have never seen a wooden stem on them, yet she insulted my intelligence and refused to acknowledge the error. No discount was offered, no apology was made. They wouldn’t even give me back the stick so I could take a picture. They could have easily apologized, admitted the error but they did nothing. The right thing to do would have been to comp my meal along with the above actions. I could have choked or been injured and that may still happen to someone else since they aren’t concerned at all. I’m actually in shock. I won’t be back and I don’t recommend.

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Brenda Smith

Went there for a birthday party and had reservations for 25 at 2pm. We had to sit and wait 30 minutes before they seated us. Same thing happened last year when we made reservations. We were told this would not happen again last year, yet it was repeated. They continued to seat people knowing we had reservations. I have NO desire to go back. The food is sub par.

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Sarah K

Spanish rice had an overwhelming taste of garlic and nothing else. Refried beans extremely bland. Chimichanga not crispy or even cooked through on the bottom, sitting in a pool of grease. As a cheese lover, way too much cheese inside. Brisket poor quality tasting. Hugh disappointment!

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Lawrence OfArabia (Pwntime)

Average place. Their salsa is horrible. Tastes like taco seasoning from Taco bell with cilantro. Server spilled food in my lap and for mad at me for getting upset. After all of that, I didn't even get what I wanted. Go to Terrell location.

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D W

Very disappointed as I am a regular here. I came on a Wednesday just for margaritas. I was unaware, but they have a special that if you buy a meal, you can get up to two margaritas for one dollar. I wasn’t hungry, but my fiancé decided he was. So we were like OK we’ll get margaritas and we’ll just pay full price for my margaritas. He had gotten quesadillas. I took a piece of his quesadilla and the waiter had even brought us an extra plate and she saw I took a piece. But not once was it mentioned that because he gave me a piece of food that the deal was null and void. I didn’t feel that this was fair as the waiter never explained that to us, but continued to offer us more drinks and bring out plates to share the food. If she had mentioned that if we shared food it would void it, we would’ve stuck with our original plan to just drink. The manager was brought over and she was very unsympathetic, unapologetic, and very unwilling to hear our sides of the story. The waiter also LIED and said she told us, but it was never once mentioned. I would've appreciated if the manager would’ve been apologetic, listened, and explained the deal to us, but it never was. She was just very rude, and condescending.

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Danny Rodriguez

I went up to the restaurant and ordered 2 beef fajita nachos. When I got home, I opened them up and they were both chicken. Yea they offered to remake them but I'm tired and worked all day in the heat so I just demanded a refund. I will have to go to sleep hungry tonight.

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Bianca Zavala

Not the Best First Impression I’m not one to usually write reviews, but I felt like I had to share my experience. It was my first time visiting, and at first, the atmosphere seemed good. I like to observe what's going on around me, and something caught my attention that didn’t sit right. I noticed a manager tell one of the ladies who was sweeping to stop and take chips to a table. Not only that, but the way the manager spoke to her was completely unacceptable—rude and demeaning. The manager then stood there watching her as she delivered the chips, which felt unnecessary and controlling. Things got worse when I noticed managers hovering around tables where guests had left cash tips. I asked about it, and they told me that the managers have a policy where "whoever gets the tip keeps it," and if a manager picks it up, it's split. That doesn’t seem fair at all and feels incredibly unprofessional. To be clear, the waitresses were great—very nice and attentive—but the way management handles things ruined the experience for me. Because of that, I won’t be returning.

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124 E US 80 Frontage Rd #100, Forney, TX 75126

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