3.13.2011

Rio Grande - Mexican - $$

http://www.arkrestaurants.com/elrio_grande.html

I have always loved and regarded Rio Grande as one of my favorite happy hour locations. They have amazing margaritas and the best guacamole--- you know, the kind they make in the mortar and pestal in front of you. At the bar, they serve you free chips and salsa with your drinks, but it's worth spending some money and ordering food from their menu. Everything I've ever had is great. Here are some highlights.

- Guacamole

- Melon Margarita
- Nachos de Fajita

(They lay out nachos on the platter and layer each individual nacho with your traditional toppings plus a juicy chunk of steak. Always a great bite.)
- Queso con mariscos
(A bowl of melted cheese mixed with shrimp and crab meat. They come with tortillas, and the waiter will go ahead and fill the 4 tortillas with the cheese as soon as it is brought to your table. So yum.)
- Fajitas
(Chicken, beef, swordfish. So, so good.)

Best thing about Rio Grande is that happy hour is brought outside in the summer time. Who doesn't love drinking al fresco? Plus, it attracts a pretty attractive crowd. But then again, everything is more attractive after 2 (or 3) margaritas.

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