Cafe Rio Menu & Prices

Cafe Rio, also known as Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, is a fast casual restaurant chain specializing in Mexican-inspired foods. Cafe Rio prices tend to be slightly higher than Mexican-style fast food restaurants; however, the portions are pretty big and the food quality is superb.

All food served in Cafe Rio is made from scratch every day. The menu is pretty large, so it’s a good idea to make up your mind before you go there. They have everything from tacos and burritos, to enchiladas and nachos. They even have salad options if that’s what you’re looking for.

Below are the latest Cafe Rio menu prices.

Prices updated July 30, 2026. Prices sourced from 2185 South State Street, South Salt Lake, UT, 84115, US. Prices are from the chain's delivery menu at this location; in-store prices are often lower. Keep in mind that prices vary a lot depending on where you are, and you might not pay what we paid.

How Cafe Rio Compares

ChainTypical item priceCheapest mainItems trackedUpdated
Pancheros$3.5532July 2026
Taco Casa$3.99Bean Burrito $3.7935July 2026
King Taco$4.26Taco $2.8739July 2026
Taco Bell$4.38Spicy Potato Soft Taco $1.70125July 2026
El Torito$4.4017July 2026
Chipotle$4.55Burrito $12.1553July 2026
Taco John's$4.74Crispy Taco $2.3696August 2026
Cafe Rio$5.79Small Quesadilla $11.7930July 2026

Prices are from each chain's benchmark location; see each page for full menus. And 34 more Mexican chains.

Full Cafe Rio Menu

Entrées | Kids Meals | Chips & Dips | Sides & Extras | Beverages | Desserts

Entrées

ItemPrice
Enchilada Style BurritoSignature smothered burrito with choice of protein, rice and beans wrapped in a homemade flour tortilla and finished in your choice of warm smother sauce and melty cheese.$17.09
SaladSignature salad built on a homemade cheese-griddled tortilla with choice of rice, beans, protein, toppings, and dressing. Comes with a scoop of guacamole.$17.09
Two Tacos with Rice & BeansCheesy flour or corn tortillas with choice of protein, toppings, and salsa.$14.79
Two Enchiladas with Rice & Beans$14.79
QuesadillaHomemade tortilla and cheese with your choice of protein, add-ins and two dips – salsa and dressing.$14.79
Small SaladSmaller signature salad built on a homemade cheese-griddled tortilla with choice of rice, beans, protein, toppings, and dressing. Comes with a scoop of guacamole.$12.89
Burrito BowlBowl with your choice of rice, beans, protein, and toppings.$12.89
Handheld Burrito$12.89
TostadaA corn tortilla topped with your choice of meat, cilantro lime rice, black or pinto beans, fresh cut romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, crispy tortilla strips, cilantro, sour cream, and cotija cheese. choose your dressing.$12.89
Utah Handheld BurritoThe burrito Utah built. Freshly seasoned ground beef, golden lime-chile fries, secret burger sauce, crisp lettuce, and signature pickled pico wrapped in a freshly pressed, handmade tortilla, and served with a side of Rio’s own creamy Fry Sauce.$12.89
Small QuesadillaSmaller homemade tortilla and cheese with your choice of protein, add-ins and two dips – salsa and dressing.$11.79

The cheapest Entrées item is the Small Quesadilla at $11.79. Prices run to $17.09 across 11 priced items at this South Salt Lake location.

Kids Meals

ItemPrice
Kids Quesadilla Meal$6.79
Kids Taco Meal$7.09

The two Kids Meals items are Kids Quesadilla Meal at $6.79 and Kids Taco Meal at $7.09 at this South Salt Lake location.

Chips & Dips

ItemPrice
Chips & Queso$5.79
Chips & Salsa$3.89
Chips$3.19
Chips & Guacamole$5.79
NachosFreshly fried tortilla chips with shredded cheese and queso, your choice of protein, beans, sauce and toppings.$17.09

The cheapest Chips & Dips item is the Chips at $3.19. The 5 priced items top out at $17.09 at this South Salt Lake location.

Sides & Extras

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Side of Guacamole$3.4940123.5
Side of Creamy Tomatillo Ranch$1.59
Side of Sour Cream$0.7960115
Side of Lime Vinaigrette$1.59
Side of Rio Fry Sauce$2.39
Side of Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette$1.59

The cheapest Sides & Extras item is the Side of Sour Cream at $0.79, and prices reach $3.49 across 6 priced items at this South Salt Lake location. Best protein per dollar: Side of Guacamole at 1g for $3.49.

Beverages

ItemPrice
Fountain Drink$4.09
Horchata (Craft Specialty)$4.09
Strawberry Lemonade (Craft Specialty)$4.09
Mint Limeade (Craft Specialty)$4.09

Every Beverages item is $4.09: all 4 cost the same at this South Salt Lake location.

Desserts

ItemPriceCalProtein (g)Carbs (g)Fat (g)
Famous Tres Leches$6.192406473.5
Churro Cookie$2.59

The two Desserts items are Churro Cookie at $2.59 and Famous Tres Leches at $6.19 at this South Salt Lake location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Burrito Bowl at Cafe Rio?

The Burrito Bowl costs $12.89 at Cafe Rio as of July 2026 – one of 11 items in the Entrées section.

What is the cheapest meal-worthy item at Cafe Rio?

Setting aside condiments, drinks and extras, the cheapest meal-worthy item on the Cafe Rio menu is the Small Quesadilla at $11.79 as of July 2026.

What is the price range at Cafe Rio?

Prices on the Cafe Rio menu run from $0.79 to $17.09 as of July 2026, counting everything on the page from single sides up to family-size and catering orders, and half the priced items are $5.79 or less.

How many items are on the Cafe Rio menu?

The Cafe Rio menu we track lists 30 items across 6 sections as of July 2026.

Cafe Rio Menu PDF

Sometimes you’re in the mood for Cafe Rio’s famous Sweet Pork Barbacoa but can’t pull up the menu online to check the details. We understand. That’s why we’ve put together a PDF with all Cafe Rio Menu Prices. To make it super easy for you to check all the information whenever you are in a mood for Sweet Pork Barbacoa, or exploring another yummy dish from their menu. Below, you’ll find a link to download the Cafe Rio Menu Prices PDF, with important details for everything on the menu.

Download Cafe Rio Menu PDF

Cafe Rio is a pretty young company, having been founded in 1997. The restaurant was founded in St. George, Utah, by Steve and Tricia Stanley.

Currently, the restaurant has 71 locations in 11 states.

To view more information about Cafe Rio, visit their official website.

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1 Comment

  1. Christine says:

    So sorry to see you have dropped your Tortilla Soup from your menu. Big mistake.

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