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ANTOJITOS - Appetizers
OUR FAMOUS CHIPS & SALSA ARE SERVED TO EVERY TABLE!


RIVER & RAIL GUACAMOLE
Our signature recipe with ripe Haas avocado, pico de gallo, jalapeño & fresh lime juice. Served with warm, crisp tortilla chips. Top our traditional guacamole with any of the following: Fire-roasted corn - add $3 Smoked Chipotle chiles - add $3 Charred pineapple salsa - add $4 Vuelo ( sampling of all 3 ) - $19
$10


STREET CORN
Fire-roasted corn on the cob slathered in chipotle aioli & topped with Cotija cheese.
$6


STUFFED POPPERS
Fresh jalapeños (5) stuffed with bacon, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese, breaded & deep-fried. Served with acovado ranch dipping sauce.
$12


CRISPY CANCUN SHRIMP
Dos Equis beer battered shrimp, fried crispy & served with our jalapeño tartar sauce.
$12


SPICY CHIPOTLE CHICKEN TACOS
Served open face. Soft flour tortillas (3) stuffed with shredded adobo marinated chicken & covered in our crunchy jicama slaw.
$13


CITRUS MARINATED STEAK TACOS
Served open faced. Soft flour tortillas (3) filled with sliced marinated skirt steak & topped with our avocado lime salsa.
$15


GRILLED CHILI SHRIMP TACOS
Served open faced. Corn tortillas (3) loaded with our grilled chili shrimp & our pineapple-jalapeño salsa.
$14


PEQUENO BURRITOS
Mini burritos (3) loaded with your choice of slow-simmered chicken or beef with rice, black beans & Monterey Jack cheese. Served with sour cream, salsa verde & ranchero sauce.
$13


CHIMMIES
Mini chimichangas (3) filled with your choice of slow-simmered chicken or beef, with Monterey Jack cheese, black beans & then deep-fried to perfection. Served with sour cream, salsa verde & ranchero sauce.
$13


RIO GRANDE NACHOS
Freshly made crisp corn tortillas smothered with Monterey Jack & cheddar & topped with our signature guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo & fresh jalapeños. Top with any of the following: Fajita Chicken - add $5 Fajita steak - add $6 Crumbled chorizo - add $3 Mexi-Que Pulled Pork - add $3 Chili con carne - add $3 Sautéed veggies - add $3
$14


QUESADILLAS
Giant flour tortillas stuffed Monterey Jack & cheddar, grilled & served with our traditional guacamole, sour cream & pico de gallo. Fajita Chicken - add $5 Fajita steak - add $6 Crumbled chorizo - add $3 Mexi-Que Pulled Pork - add $3 Chili con carne - add $3 Sautéed veggies - add $3
$12


WINGS
Choose your favorite style from below. Buffalo Style: served mild, medium or 5-alarm ghost pepper Tequila Chipotle Lime: smoky spice with citrus flair Ancho BBQ: sweet ancho-tequila BBQ sauce Mango Habanero: a hint of tropical heat Bone-in: Pequeño (8 wings) $16 Grande (16 wings) $25 Bone-out $12 All served with carrots, celery & creamy blue cheese or southwest ranch dipping sauces.
$16


SLIDERS
Choose your favorite style (3 per order) Castillo Blanco: our mini burgers topped with Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese, sautéed onions & sliced pickles Carnitas: slow-roasted pork with charred pineapple salsa & crispy onion straws Short Rib: tender, braised short rib topped with jicama slaw & pickled jalapeños
$16


EMPANADAS DE MAMÁ
Our homemade fried empanadas (3): one chicken, one beef & one cheese. Served with sour cream & salsa verde.
$13



SOPAS - Soups



CHICKEN TORTILLA
A medley of marinated grilled chicken, tomatoes, black beans & corn, topped with crispy tortilla strips & Monterey Jack cheese.
$6


CHILI CON CARNE
Spicy mix of ground beef & authentic Mexican spices. Order it with or without beans. Topped with diced onions, shredded cheese & a dollop of sour cream.
$6


SOUP OF THE DAY
Please ask your server
$6



ENSALADAS - Entrée Salads



CLASSIC TACO SALAD
Crispy tortilla shell filled with slow-simmered chicken or beef, served over a bed of our mixed greens, pinto beans, tomatoes, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese & topped with guacamole & sour cream. Substitute marinated fajita chicken $5, fajita beef $6, or grilled shrimp $5
$15


FAJITA SALAD
Marinated fajita chicken on a bed of mixed greens topped with avocado slices, fire-roasted corn, chopped peppers, pico de gallo, shredded cheese & crisp tortilla strips. Topped with cilantro lime vinaigrette. Substitute fajita beef $6 or grilled shrimp $5
$16


ENSALADA TROPICAL
Marinated fajita chicken topped with roasted mango salsa on a bed of mixed greens with mandarin oranges & sliced jicama. All tossed in a citrus-lime vinaigrette.
$14


MEXI-CALI CHOPPED SALAD
Marinated fajita chicken atop a bed of romaine with fire-roasted corn, chopped avocado, jicama, fresh red & green peppers, pico de gallo & fresh cilantro. Topped with avocado ranch dressing. Substitute fajita beef $6 or grilled shrimp $5
$15



RIVER & RAIL SIZZLING FAJITAS
Your choice from below. Served sizzling atop caramelized onions. Served with Mexican rice, choice of black or pinto beans, warm flour tortillas (4), chopped lettuce, shredded cheese & pico de gallo.


GRILLED FAJITA CHICKEN
$22


GRILLED FAJITA STEAK
$26


MEXI-QUE PULLED PORK
$20


SAUTÉED SHRIMP
$26


COMBINATION STEAK & CHICKEN
$25


VEGGIE
$18



PLATOS TRADICIONALES - Traditional Entrées



CHIPOTLE BBQ CHICKEN
Brick-pressed, free-range 1/2 chicken slathered in our homemade chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with crisp french fries & fire-roasted corn on the cob.
$18


POLLO LIMÓN
Pan-sautéed chicken breast marinated in fresh lemon & pico de gallo. Served with garden vegetables & Mexican rice.
$21


ENCHILADAS DE MOLE POBLANO
Twin corn tortillas filled with slow-simmered chicken & smothered in our traditional rich & creamy mole poblano sauce. Finished with queso Chihuahua & served with our Mexican rice & choice of black or pinto beans
$19


CHIMICHANGA
A giant flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of slow-simmered chicken or beef & Cotija cheese & deep-fried to perfection. Topped with salsa verde & ranchero sauce. Served with Mexican rice, black or pinto beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & sour cream on the side.
$19


YUCATAN RED SNAPPER
Fresh Atlantic red snapper fillet - pan seared in tequila, lime & garlic herb butter & finished with a mango pico de gallo & served with Mexican rece & sautéed garden vegetables.
$22


ENCHILADAS BANDERAS
A triple serving of enchiladas: One stuffed with slow simmered chicken, one with seasoned ground beef & one with our Mexican cheese blend - all topped with salsa verde, salsa ranchera & finished with sour cream & Cotija cheese. Served with Mexican rice & choice of black or pinto beans.
$19


MOLE BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB
Fork-tender short ribs braised in our rich & tangy mole sauce. Served with Mexican rice & choice of black or pinto beans.
$26


CHIMICHURRI STEAK
Grilled skirt steak cooked to your liking & topped with our signature chimichurri steak sauce. Served with crisp french fries & fire-roasted corn on the cob.
$29


MEXI-QUE RIBS
A half rack of our tender ribs smothered in our homemade chipotle BBQ sauce. Served with crisp french fries & roasted corn.
$26



COMBOS CALIENTE - Hot Combos
All combination plates are served with Mexican rice, black or pinto beans & garnished with sour cream, lettuce & pico de gallo. Pick (2) for $17 Pick (3) for $18 Pick (4) for $19 Steak taco - add $3 per taco. Choose any combination of the following:


ENCHILADA
Cheese, chicken or beef.
$17


TACO
Soft or crunchy, chicken or steak. Steak Tacos add $1 per taco.
$17


MINI BURRITO
Slow-simmered beef or chicken.
$17


EMPANADA
Cheese, chicken or beef.
$17



BURRITOS SUPREMO - The Supreme Burritos
A giant flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of black or pinto beans, Mexican rice, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo & Monterey Jack & cheddar cheeses. Served with fresh guacamole & sour cream on the side.


PANCHO VILLA
Your choice of grilled fajita chicken or steak with caramelized onions & sautéed red & green bell peppers. Fajita steak - add $2
$19


EL DIABLO
Spicy chorizo, smoked chipotle peppers, caramelized onions & sautéed red & green peppers.
$17


EL JARDÍN
Stuffed full of fresh sautéed broccoli, zucchini, yellow squash, mushrooms, sautéed red & green peppers & caramelized onions.
$16


EL JEFE
Mole braised beef short rib with fire-roasted corn & caramelized onions.
$19


BANDIDO DE CARNITAS
Slow-simmered & shredded pork with fire-roasted corn, jicama slaw, crispy tortilla strips & our chipotle aioli.
$17


ÁNDALE ARRIBA!
Stuffed with a giant helping of our slow simmered chicken or beef.
$18



TACOS DE LA CALLE - Classic Street Tacos
All plates come with 3 tacos per order & are served with Mexican rice, choice of black or pinto beans & garnished with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, red & green chili sauce & sour cream on the side. Pick your base Soft flour tortilla Soft corn tortilla Crunchy corn tortilla Lettuce wrap


POLLO - Chicken
Cotija cheese, red onion & cilantro.
$18


CARNE - Steak
Caramelized onions & peppers.
$19


CHORIZO - Spicy Sausage
Red onion & cilantro.
$16


CAMARONES - Shrimp
Sliced avocado & jicama.
$18


PESCADO - Fish
Crispy-fried cod topped with chipotle mayo & sliced avocado.
$17


COMBINATION
Any 3 tacos of your choice. Steak taco...add $3 per taco. Grilled Chicken...add$1 per taco.
$18


ADDITIONAL TOPPINGS
Sour Cream Guacamole Jicama Chipotle Peppers Fire-roasted Pineapple Salsa Cotija Cheese Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese Caramelized Onions & Peppers Pickled Jalapeño
$1.50



TORTAS - Sandwiches
Served on our fresh, warm Cemita roll with your choice of french fries or dressed mixed greens.


PHILLY FAJITA
Sliced fajita chicken or steak with caramelized onions & peppers, queso Chihuahua & our ancho-chili mayo.
$15


LA LIBERACIÒN
Grilled chicken with pineapple mango salsa & fire-roasted poblano chiles.
$15


EL MATADOR
Grilled chicken with sliced avocado, fire-roasted poblano chiles, salsa verde & herb mayo.
$15


MEXI-QUE PULLED PORK
Slow-roasted pork with our tequila BBQ sauce & topped with queso Chihuahua & chipotle mayo.
$14



HAMBURGUESAS - Burgers
1/2 pound fresh ground beef served on a toasted brioche bun with your choice of french fries or dressed mixed greens. MAKE YOUR BURGER "GORDO" SIZE! Add a second patty $8


THE GRINGO
Topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, pickle, onion & tomato.
$15


TEX-MEX BBQ
Aged cheddar, chipotle BBQ sauce & caramelized onions.
$17


RED, WHITE & BLUE
Applewood black pepper bacon, blue cheese crumbles & caramelized onions.
$17


SOUTH OF THE BORDER
Fresh guacamole, pepper jack cheese & fire-roasted poblano chiles.
$17


GARDEN VEGGIE BURGER
Veggie burger patty with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato & creamy avocado ranch.
$14


ADDITIONAL BURGER TOPPINGS
American, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, Blue, Cotija, Swiss, Chihuahua
$1.50


TOPPINGS
Bacon, Guacamole, Caramelized Onions, Sautéed Mushrooms, Pickled Jalapeños, Fire-roasted Poblano Chiles, Sliced Avocado
$2



ACOMPAÑAMIENTOS - Sides



MEXICAN RICE
$4


BLACK BEANS
$4


PINTO BEANS
$4


FRENCH FRIES
$4


MIXED GREENS
$6


SLICED AVOCADO
$4


MANGO PICO DE GALLO
$4


CHARRED PINEAPPLE SALSA
$4


GUACAMOLE
$4


EXTRA FLOUR TORTILLA
$3


EXTRA TORTILLA CHIPS
$2


EXTRAS
Sour cream, guacamole, sliced avocado, jicama, chipotle peppers, fire-roasted pineapple salsa, Cotija cheese, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese, caramelized onions & peppers, pickled jalapeños.
$1.50

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