Comments on: El Rio Verde: The Wet Burrito

By: Heather Everett

Heather Everett — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:42:40 +0000

El Rio Verde became my favorite mexican place five years ago, the first time I ate a carne asada “mexican taco” which has exactly tortilla, meat, onions, cilantro, and a dash of red salsa. Their steak is incredible and has a unique flavor. The pulled pork is even better. Chorizo tends to be overcooked, but just the right amount of spicy. The great thing is the rather large choice of meats available to put on/in whatever you order. I recommend the tacos to try out the taste of each meat before you decide what to get in a burrito.
Their quesadillas are killer good, stuffed with vegetables, tomatos and bell peppers, spinach, etc. Chicken spinach quesadilla is hands down, the best quesadilla I have ever had- ANYWHERE.

By: Brian Schwartz

Brian Schwartz — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:02:54 +0000

*Gus van Sant, one of our most talented film directors, put a lot of time and effort into filming a remake of Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho”

*The Wet Burrito is just one of those gustatory treats that, like a fine food muse, inspires all great food writers to excel themselves.

*I knew you’d written a review of Rio Verde but had forgotten how well-written it was.

All of these are valid excuses for my presumption in writing my own review of Rio Verde’s Wet Burrito after you wrote yours.

http://tulsafood.com/lunch/el-rio-verde-tulsa

By: El Rio Verde Tulsa Mexican Restaurant by Brian Schwarts | The Tulsa Food Blog

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:02:16 +0000

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By: Russell

Russell — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:00:09 +0000

Rio Verde is very authentic and you selected the best item on their menu to review, so nice going Natasha! I have eaten at this place with lots of Mexican clients and friends, and they all love this burrito. Remember, lots of real authentic Mexican human beings love to eat Tex-Mex type food, so in reality, authentic Tex-Mex is its own category of legitimate latin food. I’m excluding places like Ted’s Cafe Escondido (gross) and honestly Chimi’s doesn’t quite make it into the authentic category. But believe me, Senor Tequila does, among others. My Mexican friends love that place. So there’s no reason to turn up your nose if something seems to incorporate elements of Tex Mex. But back to Rio Verde.

Yes the burrito is very juicy and dripping with sauce and melted cheese, easily warranting the title of wet burrito. It looks massive but you can fit one inside and still waddle out the door. In addition to this, I really like the ceviche at this place, a cold fish/shrimp soup, and they have pretty good fish tacos too. And of course, the glass-bottle coke with fructose, i.e. sugar, not just corn syrup. You can tell the difference if you are a connoisseur of Coke. Be sure the get a water with your chips and salsa, because the red stuff is a little warm on the tongue.

Great authentic Mexican restaurant with an awesome wet burrito that is second to none in town.

By: phil

phil — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:52:50 +0000

I usually get the beef torta (turtle shaped sandwich, dont know if thats a coincidence) and a soft mexican taco. I put the salsa on both, YUM.

By: brad

brad — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:05:40 +0000

el rio verde is my favorite place in twon… wet burrito w/ cabeza is heaven on a plate.

By: Joe

Joe — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:02:17 +0000

Natasha, you have to go back for their breakfast. Love their Huevos Rancheros and a big Coke in the bottle – yum yum!

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:32 +0000

I’ve loved RV since before the downtown crowd “discovered” it. I was heartbroken when it started packing up at lunch. Nevertheless, still get my wet burrito on whenever I’m in the area.

By: Tulsa Restaurant Deals

Tulsa Restaurant Deals — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:01:16 +0000

I love El Rio, what a gem that place is. There’s usually a couple of cop cars in the parking lot too, and if cops lunch there then you know you’re onto a winner.

I wanted to have our rehearsal dinner there, but couldn’t convince my fiancée – more’s the pity!