Rio Adobe Southwest Cafe Menu
Rio Adobe Southwest Cafe offers a cozy and authentic Mexican dining experience in Cupertino, CA. Known for their legendary nachos, salsa bar, and generous portions, this restaurant caters to both carnivores and vegetarians. The ambience is fast-casual with a New Mexican vibe, setting it apart from chain restaurants like Chipotle. Customers praise the friendly service, quick service, and the variety of fresh salsas available at the salsa bar. The menu includes dishes like the Havasu salad, mahi mahi burrito, and corn and bean salsa that are described as flavorful and satisfying. With options for takeout, reservations, and outdoor seating, Rio Adobe Southwest Cafe is a great choice for a relaxed lunch or dinner with friends and family.
Appetizers
Pueblo Nachos
yellow corn chips, whole pinto beans, jack & cheddar cheese, topped sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo salsa options include vegetarian, chicken or steak
Cheese Quesadilla
with sour cream, and guacamole options include vegetarian, chicken or steak
Heirloom Tomato Quesadilla
local heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, monterey jack cheese, on a parmesan crusted tortilla, with sundried tomato allioli options include vegetarian, chicken
Quesadilla Poblano
monterrey jack cheese, roasted poblano peppers with salsa romesco options include vegetarian, chicken or steak
Quesadilla Hongos
wild mushrooms, monterey jack cheese, on a parmesan crusted tortilla, with caesar dressing options include vegetarian, chicken or steak
Guacamole And Chips
hand-smashed avocados & fresh tortilla chips
Taos Toss House Salad
mixed greens, carrots, onions, jicama, red bells, cabbage, corn and tomatoes tossed in our citrus vinaigrette and topped with queso seco
Tijuana Caesar Salad
romaine lettuce, corn and black-bean salsa, shaved parmesan tossed in a caesar dressing (available with grilled chicken)
Havasu Salad
soft flour tortilla, mixed greens, black beans, carrots, onions, jicama, red bells, cabbage, corn, citrus vinaigrette topped with sour cream, guacamole and queso seco (available with grilled chicken)
Salads Are Also Available With
fajita vegetables - vegetarian option, grilled chicken, grilled steak, grilled mahi-mahi, grilled shrimp, grilled salmon
Salads
Soups And Stews
Tortilla Soup
rich house-made chicken stock with fire-roasted tomatoes, tender pulled chicken, crisp tri-colored tortilla chips, topped with queso seco, pico de gallo and fresh avocado available daily
Green Chile Stew
slow-braised pork, simered in a fire-roasted green chile stock with pototoes
Posole
slow-braised pork, simered in a fire-roasted green chile and roasted tomatoe stock with white corn hominy. topped with fresh cabbage
Fire-Roasted Corn Chowder
fresh fire-roasted corn and green chiles in a rich and creamy corn chowder with a hint of spanish sherry
Gazpacho
andalouse style cold tomato soup, fresh garden vegetables, avocado and queso seco
Tomato Bisque
slow-simmered tomatoes and thyme with a bit of cream and sherry
Andouille Sausage And Black Bean Chile
spicy andouille sausage, in a rich black bean chile, topped with creama and queso seco
The R&B Burrito
whole pinto beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, red sauce, pico de gallo salsa
Adobe Chicken Burrito
marinated char-grilled chicken, whole pinto beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo salsa
Adobe Steak Burrito
marinated char-grilled steak, whole pinto beans, rice, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo salsa
Burrito Mojado
choice of chicken, steak or rice & beans, topped with red sauce and baked cheese.
Del Mar Mahi-Mahi Burrito
citrus marinated mahi-mahi, rice, cheese, guacamole, salsa blanca, and pico de gallo salsa
Mariscos Shrimp Burrito
citrus marinated shrimp, rice, cheese, guacamole, salsa blanca, and pico de gallo salsa
Carne Adobada Burrito
pork slow-cooked with new mexico chiles and spices, rice, and cheese with cilantro & onions - new mexico style - this is spicy!!
Burritos
Tacos
Al Carbon Tacos
marinated char-grilled chicken or steak, topped with onions & cilantro on a soft corn tortilla
Taco Adobada
spicy slow-cooked pork, topped with onions & cilantro on a soft corn tortilla
Del Mar Mahi-Mahi Taco
marinated char-grilled mahi-mahi, topped with our southwest slaw on a soft corn tortilla
Marisco Shrimp Taco
citrus- marinated grilled shrimp, topped with our southwest slaw on a soft corn tortilla
The R&B Taco
rice & beans, grilled fajita style vegetables, lettuce and cheese on a soft corn tortilla
Riotaco Plate
mix and match tacos with rice and beans
Fresh Salmon Tacos
fresh sustainable caught grilled salmon, with our thai ginger slaw
Blue Corn Crab Tacos
crispy blue corn crab tacos with cabbage & red pepper slaw
Enchilada Traditional
choice of marinated grilled chicken or steak topped with red or green sauce ("christmas" is both) and baked cheese
Carne Adobada Enchilada
pork slow-cooked with new mexico chiles and spices, topped with red or green sauce (christmas is both) and baked cheese, served with rice & beans ( this is spicy!!)
Hopi Blue Corn Enchilada
blue corn tortillas served layered with fire-roasted corn and green sauce topped with baked cheese, served with rice & beans
New Mexican Style
add a fried egg on top of any enchilada
Enchiladas
Sides
Black Beans
Whole Pintos
Spanish Rice
Chips & Salsa
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Rice And Bean Bowl
Chicken Bowl
Cheese Quesadilla
Chicken Soft Taco
Rice, Bean & Cheese Burrito
Kids Menu - And Younger
Dessert
Sopapillas
little pillows house-made sopaipillas hand rolled to order. topped with powdered sugar available ala mode
Chocolate Cinnamon Empanadas
dark chocolate with mexican cinnamon available ala mode
