El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

202 S Gilmer Ave, Lanett, AL 36863, United States

El Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
About the Company
Reviews
Review №1

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Review №5

Not great... Prices are pretty high... Meat does not taste right... Next time yo cuero Taco Bell... No mas

Published 4 months ago

Review №6

The food is mediocre at best. flavor fell flat, especially the rice, bland and dry. and the protein is over cooked and chewy. but it is cheap. The service is lacking. Either they hover and annoy the hell out of you or when you actually need something there's no one there and trying to flag them down is a pain in the butt. Also the last 3 times I have been there we were put at a booth under this cactus that is just covered in cobwebs, so much so I expect a torrent of spiders to come cover the tables, I've pointed this out 3 times now and it still hasn't been clean. If that's in the dining room I'd be terrified to see what their kitchen looks like. Really I think 2 stars is very generous. I only go there with one friend who likes it. Personally monte alban #3 has better tasting food and better atmosphere the just cost a bit more

Published 4 months ago

Review №7

We have been going here for years. It is always clean and friendly people.
The food is always fresh hot . Even when I pick up to take home it's great.
This is our #1 pick for mexican food.
Hope you go here to try. 5stars⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Published 4 months ago

Review №8

My grandson love to eat here. I drove from Tennessee to take him here to eat for his birthday dinner

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Review №10

Great as always

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First time going it was okay

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My favorite Mexican restaurant! The owners which are twin brothers run a Top notch restaurant!!!

Published 7 months ago

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Review №19

Always good food and service. Enjoyed #35, stuffed poblano, quesadilla and rice.

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Review №20

Love it, can't beat it.

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Great food!!!

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Great service and food as always...

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Review №27

Excellent service, very good food and prices

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I love Mexican dishes. El Rio Grande is one of my favorites. Great good, service and always go with great company.

Published 9 months ago

Review №33

Best chips and cheese dip I've had in a long time! The lady at the door took my order to go and she was such a darling.

Published 10 months ago

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Review №35

This is the best Mexican food east of the Mississippi. Legitimately worth driving a hour or so out of the way. I cannot say enough about how fantastic the service, food, and overall restaurant appearance was.

Published 10 months ago

Review №36

I love this place, the food was so delicious, hot and fresh, I recommend!

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Review №38

La comida asquerosa , súper cara , trabajadores groseros , la cocina súper sucia la alcancé a ver y avían asta cucarachas y por ultimo carísimo fuimos 4 personas 1 adulto y 3 niños de 5 años flacos y salió 237 la cuenta no vuelvo a ese lugar😷 0 ⭐️

Published 10 months ago

Review №39

The shrimp was fresh

Published 10 months ago

Review №40

Salsa had a weird texture, food needed and qeuso, the waiter never refilled our chips, and it had a decent atmosphere. Overall probably whouldnt eat here again.

Published 10 months ago

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Review №44

I visited this restaurant in Lanett Alabama with my family, a party of about 15 people. The restaurant is spacious so they were able to easily able to accommodate us on a walk in. It's just not a fancy place which adds to the charm. It seems to be family run and everybody there is friendly and cordial very attentive to great service. The chips and salsa keeps coming just for the asking. I ordered the vegetarian Fajita and it is just the way I like it, hot, the veggies crispy and almost more than I could eat. If you are in the Lanett area you would do yourself a favor eating there.

Published a year ago

Review №45

Está buena la comida pero te cobran absolutamente todo, pedí salsa y limones y me los cobraron extra , te incluyen en el ticket el 18% de propina y otras cosas y a la hora de pagar te incluyen más taxas 😂 fuimos 2 personas y pagué 42 dólares

Published a year ago

Review №46

I’m not sure if they have new owners or what, but we were served a cheese dip that was so watery last night it was ridiculous. We asked the server about it several times, had eaten less than 10% of it and asked for it to be taken off the bill. We were harassed and treated very poorly by management when we approached them about it. I’ve been eating at this location for six years, but after last night I won’t go back. Such a shame.

Published a year ago

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Review №48

The server was very attentive, and the food was delicious 😋 if I'm ever in Lanett AL again. I'll be sure to stop by.

Published a year ago

Review №49

Always great, all the way around. The food is so good. I absolutely love their Mexican guacamole and quesadillas. Never had bad service there either. Definitely a favorite ❤️

Published a year ago

Review №50

This place is HORRIBLE. Me and my family arrived (party of 8) and told the hostess how many was with us, she took us to a booth and I explained to her that wouldn’t be enough room for 8. Her attitude was horrible about the situation to the point she was forcing us to sit in a booth with 8 people. We left and will not ever return to this restaurant with all the racist employees!)

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Review №53

Very clean, spacious and relaxed atmosphere. The portions we're gracious, including the beverages. I had the #55 Steak Quesadilla with a side of refried beans and cheese. Everything's was seasoned well. Very flavorful. We will be going again.

Published a year ago

Review №54

It was good eating their food was ok

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Review №57

Muy Bueno!!

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Review №58

Always go for a birthday gathering and social gathering. Love there drinks

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Review №60

The Service is ok the waiters was very rude

Published a year ago

Review №61

We go here quite often, the food and service is always wonderful.

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Review №66

This is one of the better Mexican restaurants in the area. One of our weekly favorites. Everything on the menu is good. My favorite is #101 with chicken and steak add jalapeños. You won’t regret it. My wife loves their fajitas el Rio.

Published a year ago

Review №67

1st time trying this place, food was awesome, Waiter/Service little slow when we were there, not a lot if people but waited on drinks, chips, food,

Published a year ago

Review №68

Great Mexican restaurant. Friendly servers and staff. We will be back.

Published a year ago

Review №69

Wonderful folks, great food! The shrimp are cooked perfectly.

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Review №71

Awesome as always

Anyone going near Lanett, Alabama needs to eat there!

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Review №73

Best Mexican around!!!

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Review №74

음식은 나쁘지 않습니다. 가격 생각하면 괜찮은 편이지만 서비스가 엉망이네요 서버는 쳐다볼 생각도 안하고 결국 매니저정도 되어보이는 듯한 사람이 와서 서버가 안왔냐고 두번이나 물어보더군요(짤렸으려나..) 근처에 괜찮은 식당이 없어서 플랜B정도로는 고려할만 하겠습니다.

Published a year ago

Review №75

Shrimp nachos. Mexican Guac. Carnitas.
Staff is awesome. My favorite restaurant in these parts.

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I love their food and everyone is very friendly

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Review №80

Authentic Mexican restaurant great food friendly attentive staff ,great family experience.

Published a year ago

Review №81

Great owners & great dining experiences & pleasant, comfortable, & great overall atmosphere

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Review №84

Love this restaurant, everytime we come to LaGrange we eat here.

Published a year ago

Review №85

The margaritas was off the chain and the food was excellent

Published a year ago

Review №86

Nice place, was visiting a friend, and had lunch there.

Published 2 years ago

Review №87

Went after my sister's memorial and they did a great job with a large party ! Carnitas were simply amazing !

Published 2 years ago

Review №88

Excellent place great food great service

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Review №89

Best Mexican restaurant ever

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Review №95

Consistently good food and good service and the owner/manager Eddie always up for a witty and friendly conversation. Never a disappointment at Rio Grande

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Review №97

Enjoyed the food! The veggie fajitas were great, and our server was lovely.

Published 2 years ago

Review №98

Great people and food

Published 2 years ago

Review №99

We went after bowling, the food was on point! Hot , and down right delicious, the owner didn't sit in an office, he was constantly walking around ensuring staff was on top of everything, only issue was drink machine was down, possibly due to the storm, but did have cold 20 Oz. Coke products available, prices are very reasonable, I would suggest trying them out!

Published 2 years ago

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Review №101

The food 😩❤️

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Review №102

Bad customer service

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Review №103

Everything was great. The Server, atmosphere and food. I loved it. Definitely going back!

Published 2 years ago

Review №104

Love this place and the staff is like family

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Review №106

Buena comida

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Review №107

Food was pretty good. I had the Rio fajitas with the steak, chicken, and shrimp. Wife had the chicken quesadilla. Portions were big. I couldn't eat all of the fajitas. Cheese dip and chips were great.

Published 2 years ago

Review №108

The overall atmosphere was enjoyable. It was a family friendly yet young adult compatible environment. The immediate welcome and service with a smile and warm intentions set the tone for an enjoyable experience. The food is prepared quickly and is good. It may not be the highest end but good none the less. Would definitely recommend to others.

The drinks are good!

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Review №111

This is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the Lanett/Valley AL area.
Family owned and very friendly people.
The food is good! The Mexican guacamole is amazing, along with the quesadillas!

Published 2 years ago

Review №112

Family owned, delicious restaurant, with a huge menu to choose from! They have the best salsa around!

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Review №115

Great food! Ophelia is an amazing server!

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Review №116

Not even going to waste my time filling out the other stars. When this place can start getting my order right then perhaps I will revisit this review. How hard it is to get simple things right about an order is beyond me. Soft shell tacos are exactly that not the hard shell that falls apart when I try to eat it. Not to mention the previous mess-ups on takeout orders. This place needs to become more consistent with getting my order right.

Published 2 years ago

Review №117

The food was really good. I am from southern Arizona so I know good Mexican food when I taste it.

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Review №119

All food tasted the exact same as the other foods!

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Review №120

Hometown delicious.

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Review №121

Awesome food! Love the atmosphere.

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Review №122

Our server was very nice and attentive. Food was appetizing. The Mexican guacamole is delicious! The margaritas are pretty good too!!

Published 2 years ago

Review №123

Friendly staff and fast service. Hands down the beat Mexican restaurant in this area.

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Review №125

Had a very racist experience here. The owner does not care for African American people. He was very rude and as i was standing right in front of him at the register he told several white customers to come in front of me (at least 10 different customers that were not in the same party) then when he finally addressed me he told me he wasn’t going to fix my food that was prepared wrong unless I paid for it. I’ll never eat there again but I will say the restaurant is the most up to date aesthetically in the valley/Lanett area so if that’s most important to you then you may wanna eat here. Also the food isn’t good to me either. I’ve eaten here about 3 times over the span of about 10 years and I’ve usually only chosen them because of convenience (closest to where I was living) or because someone else was having a dinner there. They aren’t anything special that I’d choose because I really want their food.

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Food is usually pretty good and inexpensive

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I went there in my birthday and for their tradition they smear the frosting of the cake and ice cream on your face, The problem is they didn't give you an napkin or anything to wipe your face off

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Review №133

The food is great, it is the cleanest restaurant anywhere around and the owners are fantastic! AND the ice is wonderful and addictive!!

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Review №135

The white waitress was one of the rudest I've had in over 83 years. She was disrespectful, did not refill drinks, when ask for more napkins she provided 3 the number in our group, and then told us we couldn't have more than 3 carry out dishes. She then accused my daughter in law whose 57th birthday was yesterday of hiding a drink and told her to empty the glass! My daughter in law drank all of the drink and told her to keep the empty cup! I have always loved this restaurant and have told others to go there, the Mexican staff have always been polite and quick, however this white mean waitress was slow, rude, slamming food on the table, and just plain nasty! I won't be going back!

Published 2 years ago

Review №136

Food was over cooked service was OK but just didn't feel friendly, no one smiled at all, sad this use to one of my favorite, now that gone, must be under new management, nowadays just a restaurant where they just do what they have to, nothing more 😢

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Review №138

Great food, great service, great atmosphere! Great prices! Excellent cheese dip! The beef tip is so tender! 10/10!

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The food is great!!

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Review №141

It is an excellent place to get some food. The staff are always friendly and it has a great atmosphere in general.

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Review №143

The food was very good had stuffed peppers. The salsa is also very good chips were thin and crispy just as I like them.

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Review №144

It was very good and clean also. I got the rio grande taco salad. Pretty much fajitas in a taco salad bowl. I also got the house hot salsa and it was very good also.

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Review №145

Decent restaurant ins a small town. Doesn't have any standout features. However, it's worth giving it a try.

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Review №146

One of our favorite quick date night spots!

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Review №147

Fuy de paso y la atención es muy buena, el mesero muy atento y el dueño de lo mejor lo recomiendo 🙂

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Review №148

The food was ok. The waiter was nice and attentive. Atmosphere was very Mexicano and pleasant. Prices were very reasonable. Thank you.

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It is your run of the

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Review №154

Went with an extremely large party of around 30 (told them in advance of course) they got us our own room and the waiter was very hospitable even for so many people. Food was great too!

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The food is alright but the Fajitas quesadillas was super good

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See vice was great no Wi-Fi

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Review №161

I've been eating at this place for a really long time, and they're always consistently good. Everything is good on the menu. The people who run the place are awesome, too. Can't go wrong going here!

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Review №163

One of my favorite places in the Valley area! Been eating here for years and the food is always great!

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Review №166

Great place. Food was plentiful price was not bad. Just watch out when they say medium drink they mean BIG LOL. A much try

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Review №167

Good portions and quick with the food

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Review №169

Friendly people. Very clean restrooms. Two kinds of chips, but the thicker are the best. Love the salsa too!

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Review №170

Love the food but waitress couldn't remember us to save her life. Need better staff or more. But love food and management always friendly.

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Great

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Muy cara la comida y no tiene muy buen sabor 👎🏼

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Review №175

Loved it!

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This place will be your favorite Mexican restaurant and they always keep your glasses filled up and the food is fresh and hot so be careful the plates are very hot and the food is very good and when I'm in the area I always stop by and eat and they are always open even on weekends.

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Review №178

Host was very rude about a service animal that was with our group. He said the dog didn't "act like normal service dogs."

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Review №179

Terrible customer service the hostess was very rude do not recommend

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Review №180

Very courteous and very quick on the surface of food

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Like spending time with family . Good food every time.

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Review №183

Food was amazing will go back again and again

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Review №184

Great place

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Review №185

Good folks. Check out what is above the exit sign.

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Review №186

Chips and salsa half way through the mill and my NSA security clearance was not deemed worthy of their public Wi-Fi password.

Although I do compliment them on a lax Wi-Fi security to gain access when you need to access on your own.

The fellowship with our church members was outstanding!!!

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Food is really good and seasoned well.

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Review №191

Great food and environment. Prompt service and delicious food!

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Great family place to eat and enjoy great food, service, and atmosphere 👌 😋.

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Muy buenas opciones de comida

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Company information
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  • 200 reviews
  • 4.3 rating
  • Phone: +1 334-644-3100
  • Website: http://www.elriograndelanettal.com/
  • Address: 202 S Gilmer Ave, Lanett, AL 36863, United States
  • Coordinates: 32.866437999999995, -85.188614
Categories
  • Mexican restaurant
  • Latin American restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM–9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM–8 PM
Service options
  • Outdoor seating: Yes
  • Kerbside pickup: Yes
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Takeaway: Yes
  • Dine-in: Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service: Yes
  • Great beer selection: Yes
  • Great cocktails: Yes
  • Great tea selection: Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Solo dining: Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating: Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet: Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol: Yes
  • Beer: Yes
  • Cocktails: Yes
  • Coffee: Yes
  • Comfort food: Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks: Yes
  • Happy-hour food: Yes
  • Healthy options: Yes
  • Quick bite: Yes
  • Small plates: Yes
  • Spirits: Yes
  • Vegetarian options: Yes
  • Wine: Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch: Yes
  • Dinner: Yes
  • Catering: Yes
  • Dessert: Yes
  • Seating: Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site: Yes
  • Toilets: Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual: Yes
  • Cosy: Yes
  • Trendy: Yes
Crowd
  • Groups: Yes
  • Tourists: Yes
  • University students: Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations: Yes
Payments
  • Credit cards: Yes
  • Debit cards: Yes
  • NFC mobile payments: Yes
  • Credit cards: Yes
Children
  • Good for kids: Yes
  • High chairs: Yes
  • Kids' menu: Yes
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking: Yes
  • Free parking lot: Yes
  • Parking: Yes
Pets
  • Dogs allowed outside: Yes