Rio Colorado

Reviews

• Ronald S.

  star star star star star 28 September 2026

  Had the Mexican Buffet. $8.95 adults and 7.95 kids. Ribs, Wings, much much much more! I think it's the best deal we've seen this year. Usually when you get a buffet you go in understanding it might be lacking a little taste here and there, not in this case. We were extremely pleased. The Marg tasted great.  And thanks to the cook and owner for putting out a spread. Ask Sarah about the free Margs, don't let her tell you "it's tomorrow "! Really, we are from out of town and were extremely happy!

• Sarah B.

  star star star star_border star_border 26 September 2026

  Interesting place.
  Let me just say you are in Hohenwald, Tennessee... and this is a Mexican buffet restaurant... so set your expectations accordingly.
  
  Hubby and I visit this little town from time to time with several family members buried here.  We used to be limited to Sonic or Hardee's if we were hungry during a visit, then then surprise that is Lewis & Clark's Restaurant opened and it's very nice.
  
  On a recent visit during an off time, Lewis & Clark's wasn't open other than the bar that offers exclusively bar stools... so we opted to try Rio Colorado that we had driven by many times.
  
  It's a typical Mexican joint when you walk in... not fancy, not plush, very basic.  It's not the cleanest place ever, but not so offensive that we walked back out.
  
  We figured if we're venturing into this unknown, we'll go all in and opt for the buffet which is very much not our norm.
  
  We liked the fact that the chafing dishes had servings set up for you in smaller portions so you can sample many things.  We didn't like the fact that nothing was labeled, and a lot of things appeared very similar.
  
  Again, our expectations knew that, so it was fine.  The quesadilla bites were tried were surprisingly good to be sitting out, and they had fried corn bites that were a bit sweet that were again surprising.  I ate about half of what I later learned was a bell pepper portion stuffed with beef, and had a chicken cheesy something on a tortilla base or two with I suppose some variation.
  
  There were chips and tortillas if you wanted to make your own fajitas or nachos, and a cold bar area with fruit and some add ons as well.
  
  The server was a bit slow getting to us initially, later learned that's because there was a line in the two stall ladies' restroom that was very primitive.  Once she arrived, she brought warm chips and we each got our own salsa bowl... very nice.
  
  If the situation were right, we'd visit again, just make sure that like us you realize you are in a Mexican buffet restaurant in Hohenwald, TN. Should be enough said.

• Tiffany B.

  star star star star_border star_border 25 September 2026

  We were staying at a campground and had family come in so we decided to cruise around Hohenwald to find a place to eat. We had heard this place was good from a fellow camper so we decided to give it a try. On first look, it looked like a typical little mexican place. Nicely laid out, booths and tables aren't super close together, mexican style decor.
  
  I noticed there were many signs posted about kids needing to be monitored, no roughhousing, if kids aren't closely watched they had the right to ask you to leave. This made me feel it wasn't a super family friendly restaurant. While I do think kids should be watched, they should also not be expected to sit still in a booth or a chair through dinner and this place didn't give me the feeling that they were very lenient on this.
  
  The waitress was nice, but she was new. My Mom asked her the specials and she just said she didn't know. She didn't go find out or ask anyone else. She was efficient, refilled drinks and was fast and very polite.
  
  The food was worth going. Authentic, tasty, affordable. Fresh beans and rice. I would go back again, but if I had to bring children to dinner, I would choose a different place.
  
  We also asked the workers what there was to do in town, the first lady didn't seem super happy to answer our questions.
  
  Overall, it's great food.

• Chris A.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 23 September 2026

  I was in hohenwald and wanted to try the Junkyard dog as it was recommended via word of mouth. Unfortunately for me, the junkyard dog was closed (closed Monday's and Tuesday's).
  
  So I walked across the street to this Mexican restaurant.  You can't go wrong with Mexican, no matter how small a town right?
  
  Wrong.
  
  The food was ok but I was completely dissatisfied with the rice. It tasted like chemicals and was really awful. The enchilada was all cheese and the taco and beans were the best thing about the dish.
  
  For the price, I would say it's fine. But the food I was not too pleased. The staff person was nice.

• Jen V.

  star star star_border star_border star_border 19 September 2026

  Went there last night Friday March 23rd 2018. It is usually a good place to stop. I don't know what happened to the waitress we had last night. No chips and salsa. No drinks refilled. Our bill given to us within 10minutes of sitting down. It was the 1st time living here in Hohenwald that we felt unwelcome. Dont get me wrong the food was good. But the feeling of hurry up and get out left us cold. We will now try the other Mexican restaurant in town. We had stayed loyal to this one...but if I feel unwanted somewhere I won't keep going back.