BUFFET MENUS
The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is the exclusive caterer for events in the Agave Room. We are a full-service facility featuring fresh and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, along with a complete bar service, together with total event planning and execution. Our staff boasts many years in the catering and special event industry and share immense talent and experience.
Catering services are designed to fit all tastes and budgets. From hors d’oeuvres to a hearty meal, the same attention to detail is given to flavor, temperature, texture and presentation.
Buffet packages include chips & salsa, iced tea. Per person pricing does not include alcoholic beverages, tax, or 20% gratuity.
Food & beverage minimums apply.
Children under ten ~ $10 off buffet prices
Children under three are free
Please let us know of any vegetarian, gluten free or other dietary needs and we will provide detailed information on options.
FAJITA BUFFET
$28 per person
INCLUDES: Grilled marinated skirt steak* and grilled chicken
ALSO SERVED WITH: cheese & onion enchiladas, grilled peppers & onions, black beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, sour cream, jack & cheddar, pico de gallo, selection of salsas, house-made flour tortillas (corn tortillas upon request)
ADDITIONS: Portabella & squash, featured fajita combos (ask manager for current offerings) $3 per addition
Add:
guacamole +$4 per person
chile con queso +$3 per person
Rio salad +$3 per person
caesar salad +$3 per person
empanadas +$4 per person
quesadillas +$4 per person
TACOS & TOPPINGS
$25 per person
CHOOSE TWO: Carne asada*, chicken mole, beer-braised carnitas, or baja fish
ALSO SERVED WITH: black beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, house-made flour tortillas (corn tortillas upon request), and a selection of freshly prepared taco garnishes & salsas
Add:
guacamole +$4 per person
chile con queso +$3 per person
Rio salad +$3 per person
caesar salad +$3 per person
empanadas +$4 per person
quesadillas +$4 per person
BURRITO BAR
$21 per person
CHOOSE TWO: Seasoned grilled steak*, cilantro-lime grilled chicken, or beer-braised carnitas
CHOOSE TWO SMOTHERING SAUCES: green chile, spicy green chile, veggie green chile (V), mild ranchero (V), tomatillo (V)
ALSO SERVED WITH: black beans, Spanish rice, sour cream, jack & cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house-made flour tortillas (corn tortillas upon request).
Add:
guacamole +$4 per person
chile con queso +$3 per person
Rio salad +$3 per person
caesar salad* +$3 per person
empanadas +$4 per person
quesadillas +$4 per person
APPETIZER BAR
Chips, salsa, pico de gallo, sour cream included
HEAVY APPS
choose five – $21.50 per person
MEDIUM APPS
choose four – $19.50 per person
LIGHT APPS
choose three – $16.50 per person
– GUACAMOLE
– CHILE CON QUESO
– SALSA TRIO (choice of 3)
Smoky tomatillo salsa,
Atómica salsa,
Avocado salsa,
Classic green,
Salsa morita
– JALAPEÑO CAPS
– COMBO QUESADILLAS
Steak*, chicken, and veggie
– VEGGIE PLATTER W/
POBLANO RANCH
– RIO HOUSE SALAD
Mixed greens, avocado,
grape tomatoes, carrots,
pepitas, cotija, tortilla strips
– CAESAR SALAD*
Avocado, pickled onion,
grape tomatoes, cotija
– BUILD YOUR OWN STREET TACO
CHOOSE ONE PROTEIN:
Carne asada*, chicken mole,
beer-braised carnitas, or
baja fish
– SHRIMP DIABLA +4
Chilled peel-and-eat
wild-caught shrimp,
chile de árbol dipping
sauce
ENHANCEMENTS
The following items are available to add to your selected buffet package, with per person pricing.
~ ENCHILADAS:
Crab & Shrimp 6
Chicken, Spinach, or Cheese & Onion 4
~ SHRIMP SAUTÉ 6
~ GUACAMOLE 4
~ CHILE CON QUESO 3
~ RIO HOUSE or CAESAR SALAD* 3
~ SOUP (choice of green chile ot tortilla) 3
~ JALAPEÑO CAPS 2
~ QUESADILLAS 4
DESSERT
SOPAPILLAS 3
house-made sopapillas w/ cinnamon & sugar, served w/ agave nectar & honey
COCONUT FLAN 3
rich custard dessert w/ caramel
CHURROS 3
served with two dipping sauces: Mexican chocolate and dulce de leche whipped cream
DRINK PACKAGES
Per person pricing for open bar at level indicated. Draft & wine offerings subject to seasonal change.
PREMIUM BAR 32
Our classic Rio Marg, Big Tex, plus a choice of the Rio’s signature margaritas, beer & wine
CALL BAR 27
Our classic Rio Marg, Big Tex, beer & wine
CONSUMPTION BAR
Pay for the drinks you and your guests order. You may open it for the night, or cap it at your preferred amount.
CASH BAR
All guests are responsible for their own tab.
TICKETS
You decide how many drinks you want to host & the level of beer/wine/spirits to offer.
The Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is the exclusive caterer for events in the Agave Room. We are a full-service facility featuring fresh and delicious Tex-Mex cuisine, along with a complete bar service, together with total event planning and execution. Our staff boasts many years in the catering and special event industry and share immense talent and experience.
Catering services are designed to fit all tastes and budgets. From hors d’oeuvres to a hearty meal, the same attention to detail is given to flavor, temperature, texture and presentation.
Buffet packages include chips & Rio classic salsa, iced tea.
Per person pricing does not include alcoholic beverages, tax, or 20% gratuity.
Food & beverage minimums apply.
Children five to twelve, half price.
Children under five are free.
Please let us know of any vegetarian, gluten free or other dietary needs and we will provide detailed information on options.
* These items may be served raw or undercooked, or contain raw or undercooked ingredients. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness.
