Rio Bravo Fairfield Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Rio Bravo Fairfield, a vibrant cocktail bar that celebrates authentic Mexican cuisine. Nestled in Fairfield, CT, this restaurant combines a festive atmosphere with unmatched flavors, making it a go-to for both locals and visitors. The menu is a delightful mixture of traditional favorites and innovative dishes, offering something for every palate.
- Appetizers: Begin with the tantalizing Ultimate Ceviche or the crowd-pleasing Border Nachos, which are perfect for sharing.
- Entrees: Dive into a range of entrees from hearty fajitas to flavorful tacos and enchiladas that embody the essence of Mexican flavors.
- Vegetarian Options: The menu is rich in vegetarian choices, ensuring everyone can indulge in a delicious meal.
With outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a full bar, Rio Bravo Fairfield offers a casual and enjoyable dining experience for families, groups, and solo diners alike. Expect great service and a lively ambiance, making it a memorable spot for lunch or dinner.
Appetizers
Ultimate Ceviche
scallops, shrimp & seasonal fish marinated in citrus juices mixed with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, jalapeos, cucumber & avocado.
Border Nachos
re-fried beans, cheddar cheese, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeos, guacamole, cilantro crema.
Buffalo Wings
8 wings tossed in our house sweet buffalo sauce.
Queso Dip
Top Shelf Guacamole
Philly Rolls
Steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese. Rolled in an egg roll wrap. Served w/ cilantro crema.
Poblano Crema Corn on The Cob
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Grilled chicken, monterrey jack cheese, avocado, green onions, crispy tortilla strips, chicken guajillo broth.
Fiesta Taco Salad
Large bowl crispy flour tortilla filled with seasoned ground beef, romaine, corn, tomatoes, black olives, monterrey jack & cheddar cheese. garnished with pico de gallo, guacamole & sour cream.
Colorado Salad
Mixed greens, candied pecans, craisins, roasted corn, tortilla chips & avocado slices. cilantro vinaigrette on the side.
Bravo Chopped Salad
Romaine, chopped tomatoes, sweet onion, avocado, corn, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, roasted red peppers & queso fresco. chipotle ranch on side.
South Western Caesar Salad
A new spicy twist on the traditional Caesar Salad, with corn, tomatoes, shaved parmesan. chipotle dressing on the side.
Soups and Salads
Make Your Own Combo
Combo
choose one enchilada, one taco & one quesadilla from each section. served with rice & beans.
L-Pork Carnitas Quesadilla
L-Steak Quesadilla
L-Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
L-Mango Club Quesadilla
grilled chicken, caramelized onions, mango pico, apple wood smoked bacon & avocado. served with lettuce, pico de gallo & poblano salsa.
L-Maui Quesadilla
grilled chicken, caramelized onions & pineapple pico. Served w/ poblano salsa.
Lunch Quesadillas
Dinner Quesadillas
Pork Carnitas Quesadilla Dinner
Steak Quesadilla Dinner
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Dinner
Mango Club Quesadilla Dinner
grilled chicken, caramelized onions, mango pico, apple wood smoked bacon & avocado. served with lettuce, pico de gallo & poblano salsa.
Maui Quesadilla Dinner
grilled chicken, caramelized onions & pineapple pico. Served w/ poblano salsa.
Birria Quesadilla
braised beef, monterrey jack cheese & beef in a flour tortilla, consom for dipping, onions, cilantro & lime on the side.
L-Street Tacos
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, monterrey jack cheese & pico de gallo
L-Tempura Fish Tacos
Seasonal fish dipped in dos equis beer batter, jalapeo tartar sauce, cabbage & pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.
L-Beef Tacos
Crispy corn shells, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & sour cream.
L-Milanesa Chicken Tacos
chicken milanese, poblano salsa, monterrey jack cheese, caramelized onion, pico de gallo
L-Pork Carnitas Tacos
braised pork, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro.
L-Tacos Al Pastor
roasted pork, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro, radish and mexican crema.
Lunch Tacos
Dinner Tacos
Street Tacos Dinner
Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, monterrey jack cheese & pico de gallo
Tempura Fish Tacos Dinner
Seasonal fish dipped in dos equis beer batter, jalapeo tartar sauce, cabbage & pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.
Beef Tacos Dinner
Crispy corn shells, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & sour cream.
Milanesa Chicken Tacos Dinner
chicken milanese, poblano salsa, monterrey jack cheese, caramelized onion, pico de gallo
Pork Carnitas Tacos Dinner
braised pork, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro.
Tacos Al Pastor Dinner
roasted pork, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro, radish
Marco Polo Tacos Dinner
bacon wrapped shrimp, monterrey jack cheese, caramelized onions, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce
Korean Tacos
marinated bulgogi style steak, Asian style pico-slaw, sriracha packet on side
French Tacos Dinner
fajita steak, caramelized onions, chorizo, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce
Birria Tacos
garnish, squeeze & dip! braised beef, monterrey jack cheese on corn tortilla. onion cilantro & lime on the side. served with beef consom on the side for dipping
L-Enchiladas Suizas
Two corn tortillas rolled & stuffed w/ chicken & cheese. Topped w/ melted monterrey jack cheese, tomatillo sauce & sour cream.
L-Ultimate Cheese Enchiladas
Two corn tortillas topped with cheddar cheese, enchilada gravy, onions, black olives, roasted corn & cilantro crema.
Lunch Enchiladas
Dinner Enchiladas
Enchiladas Sonoma Dinner
Two flour tortillas filled with monterrey jack cheese, grilled chicken & spinach. Topped with a creamy tequila cilantro pecan-pesto sauce, cilantro crema, tomato & cilantro.
Enchiladas Suizas Dinner
Two corn tortillas rolled & stuffed w/ chicken & cheese. Topped w/ melted monterrey jack cheese, tomatillo sauce & sour cream.
Shrimp Enchiladas Dinner
Two flour tortillas filled w/ shrimp, tomato & onion in a cream sauce. Topped with tomatillo salsa, monterrey jack cheese, cilantro crema, tomato & cilantro
Ultimate Cheese Enchiladas Dinner
Two corn tortillas topped with cheddar cheese, enchilada gravy, onions, black olives, roasted corn & cilantro crema.
L-Torero Steak Fajita
L-Matador Chicken Fajita
L-Hawaiian Fajita
L-Vegetable Fajita
Served with onions, green peppers, charro beans, lettuce, red rice, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese and warmed homemade flour tortillas. Sauteed spinach, fresh diced tomatoes with mushrooms, corn, carrots, broccoli, and cauliflower.
Lunch Fajitas
Dinner Fajitas
Matador Chicken Fajita Dinner
Torero Steak Fajita Dinner
CK & STK Fajitas
Fajitas Texanas Dinner
Chicken, steak, and shrimp.
Hawaiian Fajita Dinner
Lemon Garlic Salmon Fajita Dinner
Vegetable Fajita Dinner
Sauteed spinach, fresh diced tomatoes with mushrooms, corn, carrots, broccoli, onion, peppers and cauliflower.
L-Chimichanga Deluxe
cheddar cheese, choice of shredded Chicken or ground Beef. Topped with queso dip. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, red rice & charro beans. (Veggie Style: Veg fajitas inside, wht rice & blk bns on side)
Lunch Chimichangas
Dinner Chimichangas
Chimichanga Deluxe
cheddar cheese, choice of shredded Chicken or ground Beef. Topped with queso dip. Served with lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, red rice & charro beans. (Veggie Style: Veg fajitas inside, wht rice & blk bns on side)
Steak Chimichanga
steak, roasted corn, caramelized onions, roasted red peppers, mushrooms & monterrey jack cheese. Topped with roasted poblano cream sauce. sour cream, guacamole, red rice & charro beans on the side.
L-Fajita Burrito
Choice of chicken or steak (+$9), onions, peppers, red rice, refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla. warm tomato salsa, cheddar cheese, monterrey jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Lunch South of The Border Features
Dinner South of the Border Features
Chile Relleno
Beer battered roasted poblano pepper stuffed with Oaxaca cheese topped with a warm tomato salsa and drizzled with cilantro crema. Served with rice, charro beans and guacamole.
Carne Asada Dinner
Square Knot Salmon Dinner
Seared Atlantic Salmon, pineapple pico, white rice, roasted vegetables
Fajita Burrito Dinner
Choice of chicken or steak (+$9), onions, peppers, red rice, refried beans wrapped in a flour tortilla. warm tomato salsa, cheddar cheese, monterrey jack cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream
Pork Carnitas Dinner
Made with our braised pork served with guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled onions, radish, tortillas, charro beans and rice.
Kids Taco
Hardshell beef and cheese taco. Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.
Kids Cheese Burger
Plain cheeseburger with french fries.
Kids Grilled Cheese
Grilled cheese with french fries.
Kids Enchilada
White corn tortilla cheese enchilada, ranchero sauce. Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.
Kids Cheese Quesadilla
Cheese quesadilla with Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.
Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito
Flour tortilla bean and cheese burrito, burrito sauce. Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.
Kids Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders with french fries.
Kids Menu
Sides
Broccoli with Queso
Black Beans
Fire Roasted Vegetables
Refried Beans
Citrus Chipotle Slaw
Seasoned Fries
Red Rice
Charro Beans
Tres Leches Cake
Churros
Chocolate and dulce de leche sauces on the side.