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.

$16.00

Border Nachos

re-fried beans, cheddar cheese, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, jalapeos, guacamole, cilantro crema.

$15.00

Buffalo Wings

8 wings tossed in our house sweet buffalo sauce.

$15.00

Queso Dip

$9.50

Top Shelf Guacamole

$11.00

Philly Rolls

Steak, onions, peppers, mushrooms, cheddar and Monterrey Jack Cheese. Rolled in an egg roll wrap. Served w/ cilantro crema.

$15.00

Poblano Crema Corn on The Cob

$6.00

Chicken Tortilla Soup

Grilled chicken, monterrey jack cheese, avocado, green onions, crispy tortilla strips, chicken guajillo broth.

$10.00

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.

$13.00

Colorado Salad

Mixed greens, candied pecans, craisins, roasted corn, tortilla chips & avocado slices. cilantro vinaigrette on the side.

$13.00

Bravo Chopped Salad

Romaine, chopped tomatoes, sweet onion, avocado, corn, garbanzo beans, cucumbers, roasted red peppers & queso fresco. chipotle ranch on side.

$16.00

South Western Caesar Salad

A new spicy twist on the traditional Caesar Salad, with corn, tomatoes, shaved parmesan. chipotle dressing on the side.

$13.50

Soups and Salads

Make Your Own Combo

Combo

choose one enchilada, one taco & one quesadilla from each section. served with rice & beans.

$20.00

L-Pork Carnitas Quesadilla

$13.00

L-Steak Quesadilla

$13.00

L-Grilled Chicken Quesadilla

$12.00

L-Mango Club Quesadilla

grilled chicken, caramelized onions, mango pico, apple wood smoked bacon & avocado. served with lettuce, pico de gallo & poblano salsa.

$15.00

L-Maui Quesadilla

grilled chicken, caramelized onions & pineapple pico. Served w/ poblano salsa.

$14.00

Lunch Quesadillas

Dinner Quesadillas

Pork Carnitas Quesadilla Dinner

$19.00

Steak Quesadilla Dinner

$19.00

Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Dinner

$18.00

Mango Club Quesadilla Dinner

grilled chicken, caramelized onions, mango pico, apple wood smoked bacon & avocado. served with lettuce, pico de gallo & poblano salsa.

$22.00

Maui Quesadilla Dinner

grilled chicken, caramelized onions & pineapple pico. Served w/ poblano salsa.

$20.00

Birria Quesadilla

braised beef, monterrey jack cheese & beef in a flour tortilla, consom for dipping, onions, cilantro & lime on the side.

$18.00

L-Street Tacos

Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, monterrey jack cheese & pico de gallo

$14.00

L-Tempura Fish Tacos

Seasonal fish dipped in dos equis beer batter, jalapeo tartar sauce, cabbage & pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.

$15.00

L-Beef Tacos

Crispy corn shells, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & sour cream.

$12.00

L-Milanesa Chicken Tacos

chicken milanese, poblano salsa, monterrey jack cheese, caramelized onion, pico de gallo

$14.00

L-Pork Carnitas Tacos

braised pork, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro.

$14.00

L-Tacos Al Pastor

roasted pork, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro, radish and mexican crema.

$14.00

Lunch Tacos

Dinner Tacos

Street Tacos Dinner

Grilled chicken, caramelized onions, monterrey jack cheese & pico de gallo

$19.00

Tempura Fish Tacos Dinner

Seasonal fish dipped in dos equis beer batter, jalapeo tartar sauce, cabbage & pico de gallo on a flour tortilla.

$20.00

Beef Tacos Dinner

Crispy corn shells, seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes & sour cream.

$16.00

Milanesa Chicken Tacos Dinner

chicken milanese, poblano salsa, monterrey jack cheese, caramelized onion, pico de gallo

$19.00

Pork Carnitas Tacos Dinner

braised pork, guacamole, pico de gallo and cilantro.

$19.00

Tacos Al Pastor Dinner

roasted pork, grilled pineapple pico, cilantro, radish

$19.00

Marco Polo Tacos Dinner

bacon wrapped shrimp, monterrey jack cheese, caramelized onions, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce

$22.00

Korean Tacos

marinated bulgogi style steak, Asian style pico-slaw, sriracha packet on side

$20.00

French Tacos Dinner

fajita steak, caramelized onions, chorizo, monterrey jack cheese, pico de gallo, chipotle sauce

$20.00

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

$17.00

L-Enchiladas Suizas

Two corn tortillas rolled & stuffed w/ chicken & cheese. Topped w/ melted monterrey jack cheese, tomatillo sauce & sour cream.

$12.00

L-Ultimate Cheese Enchiladas

Two corn tortillas topped with cheddar cheese, enchilada gravy, onions, black olives, roasted corn & cilantro crema.

$10.50

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.

$19.00

Enchiladas Suizas Dinner

Two corn tortillas rolled & stuffed w/ chicken & cheese. Topped w/ melted monterrey jack cheese, tomatillo sauce & sour cream.

$17.00

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

$20.00

Ultimate Cheese Enchiladas Dinner

Two corn tortillas topped with cheddar cheese, enchilada gravy, onions, black olives, roasted corn & cilantro crema.

$16.00

L-Torero Steak Fajita

$20.00

L-Matador Chicken Fajita

$18.00

L-Hawaiian Fajita

$19.00

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.

$13.00

Lunch Fajitas

Dinner Fajitas

Matador Chicken Fajita Dinner

$27.00

Torero Steak Fajita Dinner

$30.00

CK & STK Fajitas

$28.00

Fajitas Texanas Dinner

Chicken, steak, and shrimp.

$32.00

Hawaiian Fajita Dinner

$28.00

Lemon Garlic Salmon Fajita Dinner

$28.00

Vegetable Fajita Dinner

Sauteed spinach, fresh diced tomatoes with mushrooms, corn, carrots, broccoli, onion, peppers and cauliflower.

$19.50

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)

$13.00

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)

$19.00

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.

$30.00

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

$12.00

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.

$16.00

Carne Asada Dinner

$26.00

Square Knot Salmon Dinner

Seared Atlantic Salmon, pineapple pico, white rice, roasted vegetables

$28.00

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

$18.50

Pork Carnitas Dinner

Made with our braised pork served with guacamole, pico de gallo, pickled onions, radish, tortillas, charro beans and rice.

$28.00

Kids Taco

Hardshell beef and cheese taco. Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.

$6.00

Kids Cheese Burger

Plain cheeseburger with french fries.

$6.00

Kids Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese with french fries.

$6.00

Kids Enchilada

White corn tortilla cheese enchilada, ranchero sauce. Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.

$6.00

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Cheese quesadilla with Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.

$6.00

Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito

Flour tortilla bean and cheese burrito, burrito sauce. Mexican rice and refried beans on the side.

$6.00

Kids Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders with french fries.

$6.00

Kids Menu

Sides

Broccoli with Queso

$7.00

Black Beans

$4.00

Fire Roasted Vegetables

$7.00

Refried Beans

$4.00

Citrus Chipotle Slaw

$4.00

Seasoned Fries

$7.00

Red Rice

$4.00

Charro Beans

$4.00

Tres Leches Cake

$6.00

Churros

Chocolate and dulce de leche sauces on the side.

$6.00

Homemade Flan

$6.00

Desserts