Don Rios Mexican Food - S San Diego

Fortunately there are much better places nearby with better salsa and service. Hours posted are also not correct.

I have to say this is my go-to Mexican restaurant. It's not a typical sit down you order and have to pick it up at the counter. However, the food is excellent. The salsa bar is excellent. The prices are good.

RESTROOM ALWAYS CLOSED. YOU SHOULD BE REPORTED. I KNOW THEY WORK, BECAUSE ONE OF THE WORKERS GAVE ME A KEY LAST TIME. ITS BEEN MONTHS YOU SAY ITS CLOSED! COME ON! YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE DINE IN IF NOT OPEN.

I judge a Mexican restaurant based on its carne asada burrito first. Don Rios has an excellent one. So then I tried pollo asado. Again, delicious. Moved on to carnitas. Same. Breakfast burritos they have several different options all fantastic. Brought my girlfriend here and she loved the rolled tacos. Beefy, not tiny little skinny things. I live very close to Cotija’s and their food is greasy. I prefer to drive a couple miles more to eat Don Rios food. I would rate 5 stars except the dining area is not particularly inviting. Wouldn’t stop me from eating there but 5 stars is 5 stars and I can’t really give it the max because of that.

They were very kind, clean, friendly, the food was delicious! Worth a trip to if you've never tried them before. Clean restrooms, full salsa bar, lots of drink choices, tv.