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You love our Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes, so we wanted to make it easy and put them all in one place! Here, you will find the Cafe Rio Copycat burrito, salad, beans, rice, salad dressings, and more!
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We love Cafe Rio, but it can be expensive going there often, or you may not live close to one. The amazing thing about copycat recipes is that it gives you the ability to create whichever recipe you are craving right at home! It started with Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, but now we have several more options to choose from and make when we have that hankering!
What is Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio is a quick-serve Mexican grill where you can create burritos, salads, enchiladas, and more. You start with the tortilla or lettuce, then choose your meats and toppings. It is delicious and a great experience to individualize your meal while everyone enjoys the same eating place.
Cafe Rio Burrito
“Best recipe ever!!” -Nellie
The Cafe Rio Burrito is made with a giant homemade tortilla and served with lettuce and pico de gallo. Fill with your favorite meat, Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Mexican Shredded Chicken, Carne Asada Steak, or a Roasted Vegetable Medley. Add cilantro lime rice, black beans or pinto beans, enchilada sauce (red, mild or medium green), and Mexican blended shredded cheese.
Make your burrito “enchilada style” by adding more enchilada sauce, topping with more cheese, and heating it in the oven until the cheese is melted. Add shredded lettuce and pico de gallo to the side to complete the plate.
Cafe Rio Salad
“Loved it! Tried it for the first time today. Cafe Rio is just down the hill from us but I think we’ll be cooking at home! Thanks for the great recipes!” -Jill
A Cafe Rio Salad starts with a large tortilla at the bottom, who doesn’t love that? It gives more substance to the salad, a little more than just lettuce. As you eat your salad you can pull off bits of tortilla to enjoy, as well.
After the tortilla, add your favorite meat, some options include Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Mexican Shredded Chicken, or Carne Asada Steak, next add black or pinto beans, chopped lettuce, guac, pico de gallo, tortilla strips, and cotija cheese. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. We have to Cafe Rio dressings, a cilantro ranch dressing and a cilantro lime vinaigrette. It’s hard to choose, but you can always blend them together for a zesty, light, and tasty dressing over your salad!
Cafe Rio Cilantro Ranch Dressing
“Love this ranch dressing it was such a great added addition to my salad. Can’t wait to make and use again!” -Brandy
You can’t have a Cafe Rio experience without a side of Cilantro Ranch. To dip, to dunk, to pour over. It’s necessary.
Spicy, tangy, and so so good, it’s more than just a salad dressing. This ‘dressing’ comes together easily with a few ingredients. If you are making any copycat recipe off the menu, you’ll need to make this one too. Sometimes it’s the simple things that are the best.
Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette
“Best dressing on the planet!! We use it on so many things! It’s so easy to make!” -Natalie
Looking for a fresh, zesty dressing? This is it. A perfect pair to the Cafe Rio Salad, or any salad, for that matter, this dressing is a healthy alternative to bottled salad dressings. Made with bright and acidic tomatillos, this dressing has a light and zingy flavor you’ll love.
Cafe Rio Tortilla Soup
“I moved to a state that does not have any Cafe Rio and have been craving this soup. This recipe hit it right on the head and I’ll be making it many times again.” -Brittney
Cafe Rio’s Tortilla Soup is a fan favorite. I think you’d be surprised how easy it is to make! Follow our recipe for ultra flavorful tortilla soup that you are guaranteed to love! It doesn’t have to be hard to make food you love!
Cafe Rio Sweet Pork
“This truly is THE copycat recipe. Wow. I live on the east coast, so I don’t have access to Cafe Rio as often as I’d like. This recipe helps transport me there, and it’s incredible. My whole family loves it, and we’re forever obsessed. LOVE! Thanks for this!” -Hannah
This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe tastes JUST like what you’d find at the restaurant. It has been a fan favorite on our site since 2007. When you make it you will see why!
This recipe opens the door to many other recipes for you, filling enchiladas, burritos, salads, and more. If you aren’t a pork person, or want other options, check out our recipes for Mexican Shredded Chicken, Mexican Shredded Beef, and Carne Asada Steak.
Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice
“My favorite rice ever!! It’s light, fluffy, & I love the flavor! We eat it with everything!” -Kristyn
You can make Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice as a filling for your burritos, enchiladas, salads, and more! It also makes a great side for any Mexican-inspired feast. This unassuming side dish is key to rounding out your perfect meal. Bursting with flavor, it’s fresh, flavorful, and so delicious!
Cafe Rio Black Beans
“This is really easy to follow, loved this black beans recipe! It’s really tasty and very flavorful! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!” -Alyssa
Inspired by the always delicious Cafe Rio Black Beans, these beans are great! Made with canned beans, it’s easy to make this recipe, no soaking, no waiting. These are perfect with every Cafe Rio recipe. You’ll love the simple but fresh flavors.
More Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Looking for more Mexican-inspired recipes? Sides and dips to complete your perfect meal? Look no further!
Love Cafe Rio food…..
You have good taste!
I’m not seeing the Cafe Rio Chicken…do you have the recipe yet?
We don’t yet, but it’s on our list!