I went to El Rio over the weekend and enjoyed the delicious food and fun atmosphere. I don't want to seem overly conservative, but our server's lack of attire seemed somewhat unprofessional.. not family friendly
Anna Ottavi
Best texmex I've ever had - and it's in Washington! Food and drinks were amazing, service was great, and everyone was super friendly! Couldn't recommend more to anyone staying in the area
Quinita Whitfield (Qwhit6972)
I'll be honest, if you were expecting mexican food this is more texmex. I found the food combinations to be pretty random. I'm happy Stevenson has more food variety but the menu needs improvement. Also they say happy hour is from 9pm to 11pm. But keep in mind the regular menu isn't an option at that point. So it's more of a late night menu than happy hour.
We ordered off the happy hour menu. The margaritas were standard, no complaints. The taquitos were chicken and cheese filled. They came out hot and crispy, but we're spoiled by the jalapeño jelly they were served with. I can't for the life of me figure out why that was the sauce they chose. Why not a salsa Verde or something.
I also ordered the honey garlic shrimp. It came out hot but no garlic,no honey, no seasoning, just a random aioli sauce with a strong mayonnaise taste. I would have preferred that the shrimp were tossed in a garlic butter. Even jarlick would have been better. Then have a spicy sauce on the side.
Service was a bit slow after we ordered. We were going to get more food but our waitress didn't come back around until I placed payment on the table
Idk, I guess go for margaritas.
Tara Stock
Food was just ok. Not very flavorful. Also no guacamole!
Matt Stucha
Great drinks and food
Gerry Collen
I was dreaming. I was in the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. When I woke up and I found out I was at El Rio Mexican restaurant. Seriously, this is the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I live in Gig Harbor and I come down here once a year. I always eat here.
Angie Pavlatos
My family and I just ate here after leaving our stay at Skamania Lodge. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the steak tacos were and I’m pretty hard to please when it comes to steak 10/10! Two of my sons and hubby got shrimp tacos and said they were pretty good. One of my kids used my chipotle sauce and used that on top of his shrimp tacos and said it made them a 10. The only thing we all weren’t fond of was the rice. We had great service and next time we’re up here we will definitely stop by again!
aditya kaul
Highly recommended! The food was fantastic and I enjoyed their hot sauce collection
THOMAS INGRAM
Everything was great! We will make this a regular stopwhen we pass through Stevenson.
Denise E
Had an excellent meal. Ordered Rolled Chicken Enchilada Plate and Blue Corn Enchiladas… delicious! Our server, Desmond, was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stacked or Rolled Enchilada Plate, Chips and Salsa, Blue Corn Enchiladas Suizas
A hidden gem! They know how to make black beans-- with epazote!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Enchiladas, New Mexican Steak
Crissa
Love this place. Amazing owners, employees, and regulars. The weekend late-night happy hour is fantastic, especially on (usually) first Friday karaoke night! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tom Stillman
Great discovery in the quaint little town of Stevenson in the Columbia River gorge.
Excellent food, friendly family owner operated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stacked or Rolled Enchilada Plate
Shelah Horne
We came here for with a large party. The staff was accommodating and did an excellent job. We played eighties bingo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Matthiesen
The food was absolutely amazing! The service and atmosphere was very friendly. I wasn't sure what to expect but I am so glad we stopped!!! Highly recommend ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Columbia Quesadilla
I went to El Rio over the weekend and enjoyed the delicious food and fun atmosphere. I don't want to seem overly conservative, but our server's lack of attire seemed somewhat unprofessional.. not family friendly
Best texmex I've ever had - and it's in Washington! Food and drinks were amazing, service was great, and everyone was super friendly! Couldn't recommend more to anyone staying in the area
I'll be honest, if you were expecting mexican food this is more texmex. I found the food combinations to be pretty random. I'm happy Stevenson has more food variety but the menu needs improvement. Also they say happy hour is from 9pm to 11pm. But keep in mind the regular menu isn't an option at that point. So it's more of a late night menu than happy hour.
We ordered off the happy hour menu. The margaritas were standard, no complaints. The taquitos were chicken and cheese filled. They came out hot and crispy, but we're spoiled by the jalapeño jelly they were served with. I can't for the life of me figure out why that was the sauce they chose. Why not a salsa Verde or something.
I also ordered the honey garlic shrimp. It came out hot but no garlic,no honey, no seasoning, just a random aioli sauce with a strong mayonnaise taste. I would have preferred that the shrimp were tossed in a garlic butter. Even jarlick would have been better. Then have a spicy sauce on the side.
Service was a bit slow after we ordered. We were going to get more food but our waitress didn't come back around until I placed payment on the table
Idk, I guess go for margaritas.
Food was just ok. Not very flavorful. Also no guacamole!
Great drinks and food
I was dreaming. I was in the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. When I woke up and I found out I was at El Rio Mexican restaurant. Seriously, this is the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. I live in Gig Harbor and I come down here once a year. I always eat here.
My family and I just ate here after leaving our stay at Skamania Lodge. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the steak tacos were and I’m pretty hard to please when it comes to steak 10/10! Two of my sons and hubby got shrimp tacos and said they were pretty good. One of my kids used my chipotle sauce and used that on top of his shrimp tacos and said it made them a 10. The only thing we all weren’t fond of was the rice. We had great service and next time we’re up here we will definitely stop by again!
Highly recommended! The food was fantastic and I enjoyed their hot sauce collection
Everything was great! We will make this a regular stopwhen we pass through Stevenson.
Had an excellent meal. Ordered Rolled Chicken Enchilada Plate and Blue Corn Enchiladas… delicious! Our server, Desmond, was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stacked or Rolled Enchilada Plate, Chips and Salsa, Blue Corn Enchiladas Suizas
Restaurantji Recommends
A hidden gem! They know how to make black beans-- with epazote!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seafood Enchiladas, New Mexican Steak
Love this place. Amazing owners, employees, and regulars. The weekend late-night happy hour is fantastic, especially on (usually) first Friday karaoke night! ❤️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great discovery in the quaint little town of Stevenson in the Columbia River gorge.
Excellent food, friendly family owner operated.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Stacked or Rolled Enchilada Plate
We came here for with a large party. The staff was accommodating and did an excellent job. We played eighties bingo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely amazing! The service and atmosphere was very friendly. I wasn't sure what to expect but I am so glad we stopped!!! Highly recommend ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chips and Salsa, Columbia Quesadilla
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