Rivers’ Mexican Cantina & Grill — Restaurant in Genoa Township

Tucked back in the corner on a little side street behind Butera Market, Rivers' Mexican Cantina is the little place with big things.

You'll recognise it as the former location of Rosati's, but they've changed it up. You enter into a bright foyer into a side walkway that opens to plenty of bright, roomy tables, and cozy booths that are open enough to allow you to participate in the atmosphere, but private enough for intimate conversation.

We came on a Wednesday night, a party of three, and we were seated quickly and courteously. Our waiter was polite, pleasant and engaging, he took our orders very quickly and for as busy as it was, we were served FAST!

I ordered the torta with carnitas and a side of fries. It's absolutely enormous but extremely delicious. The bread is fresh, the carnitas very juicy and the layering of the beans, Pico, sour cream and lettuce was perfect. No runny, watery lettuce, none of that. It was delicious.

We also ordered the Genoa Enchiladas. A very generous portion of enchiladas on fresh tortillas with a healthy side of rice and beans, it tasted every bit as good as it looked.

Our third order was the Genoa Fajitas and wow! Fresh, warm tortillas and sour cream, beans, rice and sides served with a sizzling hot plate of chicken, shrimp and steak fajitas, all cooked to perfection in once again a very generous portion.

This is a great place to take the family or to have a special meal or date night. No reservations required. The price is budget friendly (for three people plus a beer, $43), and if you're interested, also does take out if you're just looking for a meal in your own home.

A clean and bright atmosphere with attentive staff and excellent food, this is the...

Hidden gem. Perfect for family dinner or girls night out or a quick lunch with friends. Parties of one are fine too. I have been looking at Rivers for a while as I go past wondering about this little place by itself tucked back behind everything. Finally tried it and was very happy. Will be recommending and going back.

The service and staff were great. Wait staff were present but not hovering. There was a bit of a wait to get seated, but then things move fast. Don't get scared by the wait time, it's not as long as they project. They do take reservations. Though it's a little informal.

Food was fresh. Portions are huge. No one could finish everything. Chips and salsa on the table while you wait. Best of all, there wasn't that over salt you get some places where you feel it the next day.

Can't wait for warmer weather to try...

Very nice secluded place and still lively with lights, soft music and good taste. Plenty of parking as it is located just a short distance from Genoas busy main strip off of 23 but set back in the strip mall. It has a great patio area and plenty of indoor climate control seats. Food was fresh, good and to be able to say. The beans and rice taste just like or better than home made. Fresh soft and not heated or left out as most restaurants can some times be. The tacos are loaded with meat and there is plenty of sauce too. If drinks are your favorite, margaritas in a flight and mescal mules! I say yes, and yes!! Stop by and meet Francisco and Kristina, my 1st time there and I can say I will be back. Great host and great atmosphere,...