El Rio Bravo Mexican Restaurant

Overall nice place, service was a little slow in the beginning. The atmosphere was enjoyable and average noise. The food was alright everyone enjoyed their meals.

The food was delicious & looked great! The waiter didn't speak English & got my drink order wrong twice. I asked for a server that spoke English so my meal didn't get put in wrong. Other than that the restaurant was nice & laid back & was clean.

I've been meaning to try this place for a while now. My neighbor has said that it is so much better than a lot of the other Mexican places around. But it took me a while to get in because it's next to the Walmart and just doesn't really stand apart. Anyway, inside it is very well decorated. very clean and just kind of a cool looking place. Booths were very secure and private. I had the pollo con chorizo which is basically what it sounds like with rice and beans. it was actually really good! Good flavor and a good amount of spice. I can't stand the Midwest Mexican restaurants always skipping on the spice. They did not do that here and I was very happy. The price was right! Definitely going to return for some good Mexican food. definitely worth it and a good contribution to Alexandria.

Best local Mexican spot! The carne asada burrito is 10/10! Warm chips and delicious salsa served for free with each meal! Servers are very attentive and the restaurant has a chill vibe! Recommend if you like tasty Mexican food

The employees here are super nice and very prompt. The restaurant itself is very clean and it makes you feel like you're in a more traditional Mexican restaurant. I have not had such amazing food.

One of my favorites for Mexican. It is nice to have a good Mexican option in Campbell county.

As we walked into the restaurant, we were pleasantly filled with an aroma of true Mexican food. We were quickly seated in a booth and our drinks were ordered right away. The waiter (I don't recall his name) followed directions and gave us both water with no ice and a small dish of lemon. He gave us ample time to look over the menu, as we had never stopped here before. The menu was laminated nicely, making, I'm sure, the menus easier to clean off and to help keep the spread of COVID-19 down. Every single staff that I saw, had a mask on and practiced social distancing, followed CDC guidelines and maintained cleanliness. The chips and salsa were bland and didn't have much flavor that we had expected. That was a bit disappointing. But our food came in a timely manner. My husband got the Taco Fajita Salad without the taco. He said that his meal was a perfect balance of salty and umami. It had the crunch of the fresh vegetables with the tenderness of the sautéed chicken and steak. I got the Pollo Con Espinacas without sour cream; and I had grilled jalapeño peppers mixed with the sautéed chicken and other veggies. I had the waiter also bring me their spicy tomatillo sauce. The jalapeño peppers and the added tomatillo sauce excelled the flavor of the dish. The rice had a great flavor and the meal filled me to the capacity that I had leftovers!There were some character flaws in the women's bathroom that do need to be addressed. There was an exposed light on the ceiling above the mirror which looked quite tacky. You could tell that locks were changed on the bathroom stalls were a little rusted; but they also kept the previous partial lock on the bathroom stalls. The bathroom dividers had a chunk of veneer had peeled away, exposing the particle board. Other than those flaws, everything else was kept clean. I would go back to this restaurant if we ever end up in the area again. Perhaps I may try the pico de Gallo next time.

Tried this tonight as a neighboring restaurant is closed on Mondays. Arrived around 4:30 so we'll before dinner rush. I think there were 2 maybe 3 tables sat. Greeted and sat quickly, chips and salsa came quick and drinks were taken within 5 minutes. Waited another 10 minutes before server came back for food order. Food was bland. Fajitas weren't sizzling, rice was flavorless, burrito red sauce had little flavor and not a lot of sauce or cheese. The shredded chicken however was all white meat, moist and good. Guacamole was basically smashed avocado. No onions, cilantro, tomatoes, garlic, or salt. Wouldn't rush back.

Very good restaurant Only thing that you could fix is getting better machines than those weird coin machines in the front

Awesome. The food is very good, the Margaritas are the BEST and it's a great place to dine with family and friends. So kids friendly too.Thanks for staying local.