Wonderfully authentic food, excellent service and a really nice ambience. Artfully complex spices, and very knowledgeable wait staff. We'll be back!

hands down the best food and service I have ever had at a Mexican restaurant. Highly recommend it.

Our recent visit to Rio Tomatlan in Canandaigua was fantastic! From the moment we walked in, the service was phenomenal--attentive, friendly, and fast. We started with the guacamole, which was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect appetizer to set the tone for the meal. The Burrata Rafael was an absolute standout--soooo good! It had a delightful balance of creamy burrata with a Mexican twist that I'll be craving again. My son devoured his quesadillas in about three seconds flat--always a good sign when he's happy with his meal! The only slight letdown was the pink drink of the month, which was just "meh" compared to everything else. That said, it didn't take away from our overall experience. We'll definitely be returning for more!

I love the decor and ambiance, makes you feel like you're right in beautiful Mexico! The food was a little different from what we are used to in California and Nevada but still pretty good. I really was expecting chips and salsa as that is a huge part of why I love Mexican restaurants! Even if I had to pay for it and I did ask for chips and salsa but they never came as the waitress said my lunch was ready. I would have loved some pico de gallo!

Very fresh. Everything tasted like it had been picked/baked the same day. Portions were large. Went at lunch time and it was busy but there was no waiting. They have a unique twist on classic favorites. Give it a try.

Great Mexican food and atmosphere in downtown Canandaigua. Service is fast and friendly.

Been to Rio many times. The food has never disappointed me. The servers have always been great.

Wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant we visited based on some great recommendations. All the dishes are made to order. I had a delicious trio of tacos, chicken, carnitas and barbacoa....each with their own different toppings. My other dish was sauteed fresh veggies and refried beans. You will not find everything smothered in cheese. The only cheese we saw mentioned was cotija. My friend had a chicken mole and the sauce was so flavorful. It's hard to find mole sauce, much less homemade. While some dishes come with rice or beans most of the food does not. They do offer sides of rice and beans. Our server, Katie, was excellent. Friendly and so patient with all our questions, it was our first time there. It's definitely on our list to go back.

A relaxing Friday evening birthday dinner with my husband at Rio Tomatlan was a nice end to the week. Cocktails antes cena at the bar were good. I enjoyed the La Authentica Margarita and my husband had their well vodka & lemonade. We started with carnitas huarache as a shared appetizer. We shared the carnitas burro y tacos and the shrimp burrita. Both were spicy & delicious. If you don't like spicy food, ask your server for recommendations. The dinner portions were large and we left with leftovers. I shared it was my birthday when I made the reservation. No acknowledgment, not even verbal, was made. Easy off street parking. Good service. If you like a kick to your food, this is your place. We'll make a return trip.

A longstanding gem in Canandaigua and for good reason! What a special place - shoutout to Hannah, our server, who dealt with our very loud, chatty, and late group of 4 with *ease.* We went with a pitcher of the margaritas (an awesome and economical choice for us), the guac, and I ordered one of each of their tacos: chicken, barbacoa, and carnitas. All of the tacos were 5 stars, no questions asked. I loved the kick in the barbacoa and, as someone who could never have enough pickled red onion in my live, appreciated that I could add as many as I wanted to each of my tacos. The vibe here is super fun, too, and there were folks at the bar till well after close. It did take a good bit of time for entrees to come out, but our group was in zero rush and it was toward the end of the night. I can't say enough and cannot wait to go back and enjoy another round of delicious drinks and eats at Rio!