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A SALT LAKE CITY INSTITUTION FOR OVER 40 YEARS

From our original location at the Union Pacific Depot in downtown SLC, to the “Estación de Bomberos” No.8 on 1300 East near the University of Utah

A Salt Lake City Institution for Over 40 Years A Salt Lake City Institution for Over 40 Years

Serving your favorite Mexican comfort food, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, margaritas, brews and more.

Located at the Historic “Estación de Bomberos” No.8, serving your favorite Mexican comfort food, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, margaritas, brews and more.

The Rio Grande Cafe first opened its doors in 1981 and has been locally owned and operated since that day. For years the nostalgic landmark cafe was located in the historic Rio Grande Train Depot, initially built in 1910 for the Denver Rio Grande and Western Railroad service. The cafe was the original "air-conditioned" coffee shop, a marketable novelty, and is tributed in the savvy form of a pink neon sign that is perched, to this day, above the entryway. In December of 2020, we moved to a new home at the historic fire station "No8" on 1300 East in Salt Lake City, but we are still serving the exact same Mexican comfort food classics that you have loved since we opened in 1981… the only thing that has changed is our location.

Rio Grande Cafe's new interior reflects the era of enjoying an immaculately restored classic turn-of-the-century Fire Station, paying tribute to its storied past. The famous art installation of the 'taco lady' has been relocated and hangs in the dining room upstairs, alongside the vintage neon and other train station ephemera. We are excited to welcome back our loyal customers, friends, and family who have enjoyed the laid-back cafe serving up Mexican comfort food as one of Salt Lake's iconic restaurants for years.

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WEEKLY & DAILY SPECIALS

Margaritas y Más! (margaritas & more)

1/2 Price Appetizers* 1/2 Price Appetizers*
1/2 Price Appetizers*  Today!

Every Tuesday
11:00AM -10:00PM
*one 1/2 priced appetizer for every 4 people

Details:

Receive one 1/2 priced appetizer for every 4 people at your table.

Margarita Brunch Special Margarita Brunch Special
Margarita Brunch Special

Every Saturday
10:30AM - 3:00PM

Details:

$5.50 Brunch Margarita with your choice of strawberry, mango and spicy habanero.

Margarita Brunch Special Margarita Brunch Special
Margarita Brunch Special

Every Sunday
10:30AM - 3:00PM

Details:

$5.50 Brunch Margarita with your choice of strawberry, mango and spicy habanero.

*PORK GARNISHED WITH CILANTRO & ONION
Thoroughly cooking foods of animal origin such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry, on shellfish reduces the risk of food borne illness. Consult your physician or local health official for further info. Please be advised that any food prepared in this restaurant may contain allergens, including: Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Shellfish, Soy, Dairy, Eggs and Wheat. The restaurant takes steps to minimize the risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee these products are 100% safe for people with allergies. The restaurant does not take responsibility for your decision to dine out.

CONTACT

Comfort Mexican Food in SLC near the University of Utah

Rio Grande Cafe

258 S 1300 E
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102

  (801) 364-3302
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Business Hours

monday:   11:00AM - 9:00PM
Tuesday:   11:00AM - 9:00PM
Wednesday:   11:00AM - 9:00PM
Thursday:   11:00AM - 9:00PM
Friday:   11:00AM - 10:00PM
Saturday:   10:00AM - 10:00PM
Sunday:   10:00AM - 9:00PM
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