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“Dallas's Newest Mexican Cantina”
UrbanRio is an exciting, new Mexican Cantina and Grill located in the original Old Downtown Plano Ice House! After bringing to the area an original wood-fired pizza concept with Urban Crust in 2009, the Shea’s purchased the Old Downtown Plano Ice House at 1000 E. 14th Street (one block South of Urban Crust) and began envisioning a “sister” concept for the area. UrbanRio – “the River of the City” is just East of the DART Rail tracks in Downtown Plano – (thus, the “Steel River” of Plano!) The exciting flavors of UrbanRio will come from all-sides of the Rio Grande River! Urban Rio will use only the freshest and most authentic ingredients from the Rio Grande Valley area. The first floor dining room features designs from Cal Young (CYA Designs Collective) and brings in the colors and the textures of the river valley. The water feature (the Rio) is visible for all to enjoy as well as the hand-made and hand-ground masa tortilla station and guacamole being created in the authentic "over-sized" molcajete.
A nice touch with the chips and salsa is the refried black bean dip that is served when you are seated. The black bean dip, seems to have a touch of cinnamon, which makes it unique. The pork... Read more
The food is still good but most items have gotten more expensive. On top of the higher prices, you'll gain experience in being nickel-and-dimed. $1.00 for 2 pats of butter in parchment... Read more
Came here for a date night/birthday celebration. The place is clean and the balcony seating was perfect (good weather day). Plenty of TV's around the room so you can catch a game or fight night!... Read more
Urban Rio Cantina & Grill
Hours
- Sun - Thu: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Fri, Sat: 11:00 am - 12:00 am
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Pets Allowed
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Bar
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Takeout
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Breakfast
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Waitstaff
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Drive Through
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Outdoor Seating
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