Opening hours
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Typical hours for Mexican restaurants in Tempe
Most Mexican restaurants in Tempe open around 8:00 AM and close around 10:00 PM on weekdays; 93% are open on Sundays and 50% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 14 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
5154 South Rural RoadTempe, AZ 85282
About Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio is a Mexican restaurant located at 5154 South Rural Road in Tempe, Arizona. It's part of our guide to 400 restaurants, cafes and bars in Tempe.
Service options include dine-in.
Accessibility features: limited wheelchair access.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 5154 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282
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Popular times (typical for Mexican restaurants)
Mexican restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 9 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of Mexican restaurants in Tempe.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Arizona
Based on 107 menus with 7,632 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Arizona, the median menu item costs $10.95, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $15.52.
We don’t have Cafe Rio’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Arizona typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 33% | $3.99 |
| Taco Salad | 30% | $12.99 |
| Sour Cream | 29% | $1.62 |
| Chimichanga | 27% | $14.12 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 23% | $12.94 |
| Cheese | 22% | $2.42 |
| Rice | 22% | $3.50 |
| Beans | 22% | $3.99 |
Calculated from 107 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
Accessibility
- Limited wheelchair access
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe Rio there are 19 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 27 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Sandwiches & Delis (5), Burgers & Fast Food (4), Cafes & Coffee (4), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (2).
Competition is light: 2 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 37 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, < 0.1 mi away.
7 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Sandwiches & DelisBagelfelds - Tempe< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiSushi Time Tempe< 0.1 mi
- Asian & PacificFlo's - New Asian Cuisine< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodParadise Valley Burger< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Cafe Rio located?
Cafe Rio is located at 5154 South Rural Road, Tempe, AZ 85282.
Does Cafe Rio offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Cafe Rio. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Cafe Rio wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: limited wheelchair access.
What else is near Cafe Rio?
There are 27 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe Rio. Nearby options include Bagelfelds - Tempe (< 0.1 mi), Sushi Time Tempe (< 0.1 mi), and Flo's - New Asian Cuisine (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Cafe Rio?
2 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Arizona cost?
Based on 107 menus with 7,632 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Arizona, the median menu item costs $10.95, and half of all items are priced between $5.75 and $15.52.
Nearby places
All in Tempe
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