Cafe Rio Kitchen

Our Full Menu

Name: Cafe Rio
Address: 2066 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94704, USA, United States
Telephone: +1 510-644-8138
Price range: $$

Explore every bold, fresh dish the cafe rio kitchen has to offer — crafted daily with the finest ingredients right here in Berkeley.

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Street Tacos

Handcrafted corn & flour tortillas loaded with bold Cafe Rio fillings

Cafe Rio classic carne asada street taco

Best Seller

(4.9)

Carne Asada Taco

Gluten-Free

Grilled marinated skirt steak, fresh pico de gallo, charred corn, cilantro and a lime crema on a warm corn tortilla.

$4.99

Spicy

(4.8)

Chipotle Chicken Taco

Spicy Gluten-Free

Smoky chipotle-marinated chicken, fresh avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, shredded cabbage and house salsa verde.

$4.75

Vegetarian

(4.7)

Roasted Veggie Taco

Vegan Gluten-Free

Seasoned black beans, roasted bell peppers, zucchini, sweet corn, fresh guacamole, and tangy tomatillo sauce.

$4.50

Signature Burritos

Caferio-style burrito wraps — generous, satisfying, and made to order

Cafe Rio pork carnitas burrito smothered in enchilada sauce

Fan Favorite

(5.0)

Smothered Carnitas Burrito

Pork

Slow-cooked pulled pork carnitas, cilantro-lime rice, pinto beans, cheese, sour cream, and house red enchilada sauce poured on top.

$11.49

Cafe Rio steak and cheese grilled burrito

New

(4.8)

Grilled Steak Burrito

Beef

Seasoned grilled beef, pepper jack cheese, cilantro-lime rice, black beans, fresh pico, and chipotle mayo in a grilled flour tortilla.

$12.99

Cafe Rio fresh chicken burrito with guacamole

Vegan Option

(4.9)

Fresh Chicken Burrito

Chicken

Herb-grilled chicken breast, fluffy cilantro-lime rice, house-made guacamole, black beans, romaine, and creamy jalapeño ranch.

$10.99

Rio Bowls

Nutritious, flavor-packed bowls — the caferio way to eat fresh

Cafe Rio barbacoa beef rice bowl topped with fresh salsa

Best Seller

(4.9)

Barbacoa Beef Bowl

Gluten-Free

Slow-braised barbacoa beef over cilantro-lime rice, topped with pinto beans, fresh pico, shredded cheese, and house crema.

$12.49

Cafe Rio fresh garden salad bowl with toppings

Vegan

(4.7)

Garden Green Bowl

Vegan Gluten-Free

Mixed greens base with roasted sweet potato, black beans, avocado, fresh corn, radish, cucumber, and herb-lime dressing.

$10.49

Cafe Rio shrimp citrus bowl with lime rice

New

(4.8)

Citrus Shrimp Bowl

Gluten-Free

Grilled citrus-marinated shrimp, cilantro-lime rice, mango salsa, black beans, pickled red onion, and chipotle crema.

$13.49

Quesadillas & Nachos

Crispy, cheesy caferio classics — perfect for sharing or solo

Cafe Rio three cheese and chicken quesadilla

Popular

(4.9)

Chicken & Three Cheese Quesadilla

Chicken

Grilled chicken with cheddar, Monterey Jack, and queso blanco in a large flour tortilla, served with fresh salsa and sour cream.

$9.99

Cafe Rio loaded nachos with cheese and jalapeños

Crowd Pleaser

(4.8)

Rio Loaded Nachos

Vegetarian

House tortilla chips piled high with warm queso, black beans, pico de gallo, jalapeños, avocado crema, and cotija cheese.

$8.99

Cafe Rio steak and caramelized onion quesadilla

Chef Pick

(4.9)

Steak & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla

Beef

Tender grilled steak, sweet caramelized onions, roasted poblano peppers, and a blend of melted cheeses, with house salsa.

$11.49

Sides & Extras

Round out your meal with these Cafe Rio kitchen essentials

Cafe Rio fresh house-made guacamole with chips

Vegan

Fresh Guacamole & Chips

House-made fresh avocado guacamole with diced tomato, cilantro, and lime, served with crispy corn tortilla chips.

$5.49

Vegan

Cilantro Lime Rice

Perfectly cooked basmati rice tossed with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of garlic. A caferio staple side.

$3.49

Vegan

Seasoned Beans

Your choice of slow-simmered black beans or pinto beans seasoned with onion, garlic, cumin, and smoked paprika.

$2.99

Cafe Rio creamy queso cheese dip with tortilla chips

Fan Fave

Warm Queso Dip

Velvety warm queso blanco with diced green chiles and roasted tomato, served alongside house tortilla chips.

$4.99

Drinks & Aguas Frescas

Handcrafted beverages to refresh your cafe rio dining experience

Cafe Rio fresh watermelon agua fresca drink

Vegan

(4.9)

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Vegan Gluten-Free

Hand-blended fresh watermelon with a squeeze of lime and a touch of mint. Lightly sweetened and endlessly refreshing.

$3.99

Cafe Rio cold brew horchata cinnamon drink

New

(4.8)

Creamy Horchata

Vegan Option Gluten-Free

Traditional rice-based horchata with cinnamon and vanilla, served cold over ice. Ask for oat milk for a dairy-free version.

$3.75

Cafe Rio fresh squeezed lemonade with mint

Classic

(4.7)

Fresh Mint Lemonade

Vegan Gluten-Free

Hand-squeezed lemonade infused with fresh garden mint and a hint of agave sweetener over crushed ice.

$3.49

Ready to Order from Cafe Rio?

Place your order online or call us and we'll have it ready for pickup at our Berkeley location.

Order Now +1 510-644-8138

Our Full Menu

Street Tacos

Carne Asada Taco

Chipotle Chicken Taco

Roasted Veggie Taco

Signature Burritos

Smothered Carnitas Burrito

Grilled Steak Burrito

Fresh Chicken Burrito

Rio Bowls

Barbacoa Beef Bowl

Garden Green Bowl

Citrus Shrimp Bowl

Quesadillas & Nachos

Chicken & Three Cheese Quesadilla

Rio Loaded Nachos

Steak & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla

Sides & Extras

Fresh Guacamole & Chips

Cilantro Lime Rice

Seasoned Beans

Warm Queso Dip

Drinks & Aguas Frescas

Watermelon Agua Fresca

Creamy Horchata

Fresh Mint Lemonade

Ready to Order from Cafe Rio?

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