Right, listen up! I called ahead, ordered to go, and what do I get when I arrive? Nothing’s even packaged yet! What’s the bloody point of a reservation? I'm paying top dollar for it.
Now, the barbacoa—credit where it’s due—was decent, but dry.
Tamale Quality Review: - Taste? Not bad. - Structure? Major fail. It broke apart like a soggy mess. - Masa? Dry, crumbly disaster. - Filling? There’s some meat, but barely enough to matter.
Why? The masa’s missing moisture and fat, probably whipped like a wet noodle or steamed to death.
Fix it: - More water, more fat—get that masa soft and silky. - Whip the fat properly before mixing. - Watch your steaming time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Imari Garcia
Location is so convenient and the barbacoa is delicious! Plus the friendly service is awesome too
Jennifer Perez
Our family was going through a really tough time at the hospital, and this restaurant truly brought us some much-needed comfort. The food was amazing—warm, fresh, and just what we needed. But what meant even more was the kindness we were shown. Chantal, in particular, went above and beyond to take care of us. Her thoughtfulness and care meant the world to us during a very emotional time. We’re so grateful for the incredible service and the comfort this place gave us when we needed it most.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rafael Alvarado
Love getting my all-meat barbacoa special here when my siblings and I visit with Mom on the weekends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drew Flores
Great non-greasy Barbacoa for takeout
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sal De Leon
Great food, great service. Friendly atmosphere. Love ur bean's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SilverCoinTarot
They are amazing delicious barbacoa and menudo
Food: 5
Alissa Simmons
I gave it three stars only because I found what looks like a wing from a bug in one of my tamales I have ate the others yet so idk if it has anything in the others but the first one I ate I found this wing or watever it is. Other than that the tamale was delicious, was my first time at this location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Richard Kroll
Great weekend Barbacoa Spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Selena Rivera
First time here and it was a very great experience! Very friendly customer service! And the Barbacoa was cheap and EXTREMELY good! All meat is 10/10! Definitely will return ?
They are the "go-to place" for our Sunday morning Barbacoa. Been coming here for years and they have never failed us . Always great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E Gonzales
My favorite Barbacoa and the only Barbacoa I will eat. All meat. And the green salsa, my all time favorite! I always buy extra!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abigail Garza
My family loves Rios! We been coming for years, I used to live up the street but moved by seaworld and I’d rather take the 30 min drive than to go somewhere else! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E G
My favorite Barbacoa and the only Barbacoa I will eat. All meat. And the green salsa, my all time favorite! I always buy extra!
EG Zles
My favorite Barbacoa and the only Barbacoa I will eat. All meat. And the green salsa, my all time favorite! I always buy extra!
Right, listen up! I called ahead, ordered to go, and what do I get when I arrive? Nothing’s even packaged yet! What’s the bloody point of a reservation? I'm paying top dollar for it.
Now, the barbacoa—credit where it’s due—was decent, but dry.
Tamale Quality Review:
- Taste? Not bad.
- Structure? Major fail. It broke apart like a soggy mess.
- Masa? Dry, crumbly disaster.
- Filling? There’s some meat, but barely enough to matter.
Why?
The masa’s missing moisture and fat, probably whipped like a wet noodle or steamed to death.
Fix it:
- More water, more fat—get that masa soft and silky.
- Whip the fat properly before mixing.
- Watch your steaming time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Location is so convenient and the barbacoa is delicious! Plus the friendly service is awesome too
Our family was going through a really tough time at the hospital, and this restaurant truly brought us some much-needed comfort. The food was amazing—warm, fresh, and just what we needed. But what meant even more was the kindness we were shown. Chantal, in particular, went above and beyond to take care of us. Her thoughtfulness and care meant the world to us during a very emotional time. We’re so grateful for the incredible service and the comfort this place gave us when we needed it most.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love getting my all-meat barbacoa special here when my siblings and I visit with Mom on the weekends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great non-greasy Barbacoa for takeout
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food, great service. Friendly atmosphere. Love ur bean's
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They are amazing delicious barbacoa and menudo
Food: 5
I gave it three stars only because I found what looks like a wing from a bug in one of my tamales I have ate the others yet so idk if it has anything in the others but the first one I ate I found this wing or watever it is. Other than that the tamale was delicious, was my first time at this location.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great weekend Barbacoa Spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here and it was a very great experience! Very friendly customer service! And the Barbacoa was cheap and EXTREMELY good! All meat is 10/10! Definitely will return ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
They are the "go-to place" for our Sunday morning Barbacoa. Been coming here for years and they have never failed us . Always great food and service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite Barbacoa and the only Barbacoa I will eat. All meat. And the green salsa, my all time favorite! I always buy extra!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My family loves Rios! We been coming for years, I used to live up the street but moved by seaworld and I’d rather take the 30 min drive than to go somewhere else! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My favorite Barbacoa and the only Barbacoa I will eat. All meat. And the green salsa, my all time favorite! I always buy extra!
My favorite Barbacoa and the only Barbacoa I will eat. All meat. And the green salsa, my all time favorite! I always buy extra!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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