About This Spot

Stepping into Rio Azul Mexican Restaurant in Cordova feels like settling into a well-loved neighborhood corner where familiar aromas and cheerful chatter invite you to unwind. The atmosphere moves at a comfortable, easy pace—warm lights and friendly faces set the tone for gatherings that range from lively family dinners to quiet lunches shared over conversation.

This is a place where the rhythm of traditional Mexican flavors meets a casual, welcoming spirit. Whether you're savoring a vibrant frozen margarita or the rich, comforting blend of chicken and shrimp in their fajitas, the menu feels like a personal invitation to explore dishes crafted with affection and a nod to authentic taste. The smells of freshly made chips and salsa or the sizzle of grilled carne al carbon create a sensory backdrop that feels both familiar and exciting.

Rio Azul’s charm is found not just in its food but in the subtle nuances of care that shape every visit—the attentive service that makes you feel known without hurry, the small celebrations sparked by a shared taco platter, or the gentle buzz of conversations mixing with the clink of glasses. It's a place where savoring a plate of pineapple chicken or a hearty chile relleno becomes part of a broader local story, a gathering spot where food nourishes connection as much as appetite.

More than just a restaurant, Rio Azul is woven into the Cordova community with a steady reliability that feels like coming home. It’s the kind of place where regulars bring their families, coworkers find comfort in the familiar, and newcomers quickly feel like they’ve discovered a small treasure worth returning to.

What’s Available Here

  • IconDelivery
  • IconTakeaway
  • IconDine-in
  • IconFast service
  • IconGreat cocktails
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconSolo dining
  • IconWheelchair-accessible car park
  • IconWheelchair-accessible entrance
  • IconWheelchair-accessible seating
  • IconWheelchair-accessible toilet
  • IconAlcohol
  • IconBeer
  • IconCocktails
  • IconCoffee
  • IconComfort food
  • IconHappy-hour drinks
  • IconHappy-hour food
  • IconQuick bite
  • IconSmall plates
  • IconSpirits
  • IconWine
  • IconLunch
  • IconDinner
  • IconDessert
  • IconSeating
  • IconTable service
  • IconToilet
  • IconCasual
  • IconCosy
  • IconQuiet
  • IconTrendy
  • IconFamily friendly
  • IconGroups
  • IconAccepts reservations
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconDebit cards
  • IconNFC mobile payments
  • IconCredit cards
  • IconGood for kids
  • IconHigh chairs
  • IconKids' menu
  • IconFree of charge street parking
  • IconFree parking lot
  • IconParking

Location & Hours

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

Guest Reviews

Val P 07 Dec 2025

The food here is really good! We have been a few times and never disappointed. Service a good as well. Mango margaritas are delicious too!

Kristina Holland 27 Nov 2025

Always great family service. Amazing food. Great menu with lots of choices. Reliably good for lunch and dinner. Friends, business accounts, or take out. I love the pineapple chicken.

Tia T D La 23 Nov 2025

The server was very kind, but was a little hard to hear when speaking. The Pineapple Chicken Bacon with mushroom fajitas dish is this reason for eating at Rio Azul for the first time. The dish was delicious and worth ordering again. The beans and rice with the small salad in the taco shell looked and smelled wonderful. The to-go oorder of pork tamales was a great luch for the following day which lead a few people willing to try Rio. I was a little disappointed with the very dark areas on my expensive cut-up avocado.

Tom Bodet 21 Nov 2025

Very Good service and Great food ! One of my favorite Mexican food restaurants ! Great place for Sunday dinner ! Another excellent dinner with friends with good service, food and cold beer ! Tried the Camerones a la Mexicana and it is excellent!

Lou Brownlee 19 Nov 2025

Great restaurant staff. This is not fine dining but the service is A1++. Rio is a neighborhood restaurant that delivers every time. The happy hour specials are great and they have just revamped the menu. I come here at least once a week with my kids.

Patrick Smatrick 11 Oct 2025

Great food, great location, great service and the restaurant seems to be very clean from what can be seen on top of that.

kenny park 01 Oct 2025

Great mexican food. If you love cheese dip and a little spice then come here. This is the only place thats different and not just your typical cheese dip. Food choice is great minus not having carinas which i thought was odd. But otherwise great food and amazing cheese dip.

Jonathan Moore 29 Sep 2025

Went there for the first time this past weekend. The food was great. The drinks were strong. And the servers were very nice. I will definitely be going back.

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