Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill — Restaurant in Town of New Hartford

Item 4A- Critical Violation [RED] Toxic chemicals are improperly labeled, stored or used so that contamination of food can occur.; Item 8A- Food not protected during storage, preparation, display, transportation and service, from potential sources of contamination (e.g., food uncovered, mislabeled, stored on floor, missing or inadequate sneeze guards, food containers double stacked); Item 12E- Handwashing facilities inaccessible, improperly located, dirty, in disrepair, improper fixtures, soap, and single service towels or hand drying devices missing; Item 14B- Effective measures not used to control entrance (rodent-, insect-proof contruction). Harborage areas available for rodents, insects and other vermin; Item 15A- Floors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces;

this is from Ny state department of health link of where I see this is in my bio click on my name Critical violation red is what restaurants give out when your cold holding is bad and hot holding cross contamination etc You really don’t know what these places are giving out for food until you go to there arch nemesis the health board cause they just don’t want to comply...

I heard there was a Tex Mex Restaurant in the area so I had to try it. My boss said it was dingy but I guess he's not used to authentic Tex Mex and Mexican places because they're all like that. I decided to head over to Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill. Sure enough, they didn't disappoint. There's no real wait staff. You simply order at the counter and they bring the food out to you. There's a nacho bin with choices of salsas, an open soda fountain and iced tea dispenser and utensils - all self-service. I had the Enchilada combo served New Mexican style. That's one beef, one chicken and one carnitas enchilada topped with 2 fried eggs and served with rice and refried beans. Add an order of iced tea with that plus 18% gratuity and it was a full meal under $20. Those of you who know me well know I can eat. This was the few times I left just the last few bites on the plate. I'm so stuffed! With an authentic ambiance (and I like the altar or mini shrine in the entry) and very good food, I highly...

We hadn't been to the Rio Grande Tex Mex Grill in quite a while. Nothing much had changed (mostly, in a good way.) The menu has lots of choices (but, even the woman at the counter joked...it's basically the same fundamental items...arranged in different orders.) :D The food is all cooked to order...and is served hot, fresh and delicious! You get your own tortilla chips, at a side-bar...that also has sauces and jalapenos. My wife and I had the Enchilada Platters and a couple of ice cold beers. The refried beans and rice were OK. The enchiladas were great! But, the star of the show is their homemade Guacamole. I could eat that all day! Creamy, fresh and so tasty. The only downside to the "things haven't changed," is that the decor has been the same since they've opened. Things are a bit dingy and dated. But, it definitely gives you the feel of being in a small roadside...