Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Tustin: 1:38 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (657) 622-3000 to confirm.
Location & directions
1140 Irvine BoulevardTustin, CA 92780
About Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio is a Mexican restaurant you'll find at 1140 Irvine Boulevard in Tustin, California. Our Tustin guide covers 128 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Cafe Rio is open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for outdoor seating and dine-in.
Phone: (657) 622-3000.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1140 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
- Phone
- (657) 622-3000
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Cafe Rio’s weekday schedule with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 10:30 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 9:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 75 hours a week, 9 hours fewer than the local median of 84. 93% of Mexican restaurants in California open on Sundays, and Cafe Rio is one of them.
Compared with 2,346 other Mexican restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in California
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
We don’t have Cafe Rio’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 37% | $5.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 34% | $14.50 |
| Chile Relleno | 33% | $9.72 |
| Quesadilla | 32% | $11.46 |
| Carne Asada | 30% | $18.97 |
| Menudo | 30% | $15.95 |
| Nachos | 29% | $12.07 |
| Burrito | 26% | $12.00 |
Calculated from 595 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Amenities
- Non-smoking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Cafe Rio there are 11 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 39 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Mexican & Tex-Mex (8), Burgers & Fast Food (6), Cafes & Coffee (4), and Japanese & Sushi (3).
Competition is strong: 8 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 36 within three miles. The closest is Rodrigo's, 0.3 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Asian & PacificSutha Thai Kitchen< 0.1 mi
- Bakeries & DessertsD K's Donuts< 0.1 mi
- AmericanVilla Haven< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodRuby's Diner0.1 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisBronx Sandwich Company0.2 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
What are Cafe Rio's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 10:30 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Cafe Rio open on Sunday?
Yes, Cafe Rio is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Cafe Rio located?
Cafe Rio is located at 1140 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780.
What is the phone number of Cafe Rio?
You can call Cafe Rio at (657) 622-3000.
Does Cafe Rio offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Cafe Rio. Listed service options: outdoor seating and dine-in.
Is Cafe Rio open late?
Yes – Cafe Rio is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Cafe Rio?
There are 39 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Cafe Rio. Nearby options include Sutha Thai Kitchen (< 0.1 mi), D K's Donuts (< 0.1 mi), and Villa Haven (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Cafe Rio?
8 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Rodrigo's, 0.3 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in California cost?
Based on 595 menus with 44,447 priced items from Mexican restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.49 and $17.00.
Nearby places
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