Description
Rio on Wazee is a Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant at 1745 Wazee St in Denver's Lower Downtown. It is the Denver home of the Rio Grande brand, with Executive Chef Jesus Martinez leading a menu that pairs Tex-Mex favorites and margaritas with regional Mexican dishes such as pork shank birria and striped bass Veracruzana. Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options are available.
The restaurant offers dine-in with an outdoor patio, takeout, delivery, online ordering and reservations, plus weekend brunch and a weekday happy hour. It hosts private events for up to 100 guests and provides off-site catering. Street parking and paid garages are nearby, and Coors Field and Union Station are close.
Overview
Known for
- Slow-roasted pork shank birria
- Colorado striped bass Veracruzana
- Queso fundido
- Roasted beet salad with goat cheese
At a glance
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Location
- 1745 Wazee St, Denver, CO
- Neighborhoods
- LoDo · Union Station
- Price
- $$
- Hours today
- 11:00 am – 9:00 pm · Closed now All hours
- Services
- Catering · Delivery · Dine-in · Online ordering · Reservations · Takeout
- Phone
- (303) 623-5432
Amenities & Features
- Dine-In
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Online Ordering
- Catering
- Reservations Accepted
- Happy Hour
- Parking Available
- Private Dining / Events
Location
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