Rio California — Restaurant in Oakland

1/3/22 Rio California is closed until 1/9/23. Owner is currently on vacation. I just thought I would update here for those that are craving the food. The note was on the door. 1/12/23 I arrived and my order wasn't ready, but it didn't take too long. The owner is nice and he only got back today 1/12/23. He was supposed to back earlier, but flight issues. I ordered 3 jerked chicken burritos and one of the stews. I didn't realize that when I got home I ended up with the jerked chicken plate and no burritos. Bummer. The stew was a little dryer than usual, but I think it could be because he just started up again. Still it was good chicken. I'll have to check my order before leaving the next time. Keep up the great work! 3/2/23 Came here and picked up my order. Always a treat when I can get some jerked chicken burrito. The smoke and the spiciness of it just works. I do like the Feijoada that's only available on Wednesday and Thursdays (accoring to their website). The dressing that comes with the salas is awesome as well. I'm glad I found this place and it hasn't...

I have been eating here for years, and the food is the absolute best around Oakland. A small Brazilian restaurant inside half of an old Victorian house in Preservation Park, Oakland. The main dish that lured me to this place was the Jerk Chicken. I comes with white rice and a decent amount of salad with a creamy cilantro dressing. I like to get mine with a side of beans too. The chicken is tender and juicy with all the delicious flavors and spices in the jerk marinade. Those who don't like anything even a little spicy, probably won't like this however. I'll quickly add that the (chicken)Croquettes are amazing as well, and should also be considered as an alternative first offering to those trying this place for the first time. The price for an average plate will run you between $10-$12, which isn't bad for 5 star in downtown Oakland. And last, the portions are big, so bring your appetite, or expect to take home...

My cohorts and I have been talking about coming here and I was sad that I wasn't able to go with them. So they agreed to go here again 2 days later. So here we are on a nice semi-sunny day. Behind the counter stood who I believe to be the owner. Nice guy shouting the orders to the kitchen right behind him as we order. Very friendly guy chatting with us as we decided what to order and pointed out the various specials.

We sat outside and was brought utensils and napkins. I got the grilled talipia on a bed of salad, which was brought out to our table. The food was good and fresh. I really loved the cilantro dressing that was put on the salad.

Even though we were only a few blocks away from the office, it was nice to get away. The outdoor patio is nice and pleasant and you can't even here the freeway because of the all the greenery.

Service is quick, food good,...