Rio Balsas Taqueria
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Restaurant Details
📋 Menu
Soups
Seafood Soup
Jalapa sauce including shrimp, mussels, calamari, tilapia & cilantro.
Chicken Soup
Made fresh, includes rice, tinga chicken, pico de gallo, lime juice, cheese, avocado & tortilla strips.
House Specialties
Jalapa Chicken
Chicken with 4 shrimp and jalapa sauce. Served with jalapeno corn grits and veggies.
Diabla Steak & Shrimp
Spicy version of steak and shrimp with rice and beans.
Balsas Steak
Grilled steak, Mexican salsa, fajita veggies, fresco cheese, rice & beans.
Tuna Platter
Seared ahi tuna with shrimp and choice of 2 sides.
Rio Steak
Steak served with mixed veggies & jalapeno grits.
Jalapa Fish
Daily fish, sautéed with Jalapa sauce, 4 mussels, 4 shrimp, rice, & a house salad.
Shrimp And Grits
Shrimp with jalapeno grits, Jalapa sauce and veggies.
Jalapa Mussels
Includes chipotle salsa, cilantro, cheese toast & our special jalapa sauce.
Vegetarian Menu
veggie Fajitas
Mixed veggies served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, guacamole & tortillas.
Veggie Burrito
Mixed veggies, fajita veggies, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa, sour cream, rice & beans.
Veggie Nachos
2 tostadas, refried beans, fajita veggies, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole.
Veggie Quesadilla
Monterey Jack cheese, mixed veggies. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream & guacamole.
From The Grill
Original Burger
Fresh beef, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, mayo & cheese.
Balsas Burger
Two fresh beef patties, cheese, crispy onions, lettuce, tomato, chipotle mayo, bacon, and Mexican salsa.
Rosemary Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, bacon & chipotle mayo.
Cuban Sandwich
Pork, ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, chipotle, mayo & mustard.
Appetizers
Fiesta Calamari
Calamari served with our special spicy sweet sauce & chipotle mayo.
Fiesta Shrimp
8 shrimp served with our special spicy sweet sauce & chipotle mayo.
Mini Changas
Tortillas filled with tinga chicken.
Guacamole Dip
Homemade with totopos.
Cheese Dip
With flour tortillas.
Classic Dishes
Chicken Tostada
2 tinga chicken tostadas served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice & beans.
Sopes
2 homemade tortillas, tinga chicken, refried beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, queso fresco & guajillo salsa.
Taquitos
4 tinga chicken taquitos, tomatillo avocado salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, rice, queso fresco & beans.
Nachos
Choice of meat. 2 tostadas, refried beans, monterrey cheese, jalapeno, lettuce, pico de gallo & sour cream.
American Quesadilla
Choice of meat. Served with lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream & rice.
Authentic Quesadillas
2 original mexican quesadillas, tinga chicken, tomatillo avocado salsa, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, sour cream, rice & beans.
Enchiladas
3 cheese, tinga chicken, or ground beef enchiladas with lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with rice and beans.
Homemade Salsas
Avocado Tomatillo
Blended with ripe avocados and tangy tomatillos, often accompanied by cilantro, onion, and a hint of jalapeño.
Mexican
A blend of tomatoes, onions, and cilantro, typically accented with lime and jalapeños for a fresh, tangy taste.
Guajillo
Dried guajillo chilies blended with tomatoes, garlic, and onions, creating a smooth, slightly sweet salsa.
Jalapeno
Jalapeño salsa is a vibrant blend of fresh jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic, offering a tangy and bright flavor profile suitable for enhancing chips, tacos, and guacamole.
Pineapple
Pineapple salsa typically includes fresh pineapple combined with ingredients such as onions, cilantro, and sometimes jalapeños for a sweet and tangy flavor.
Sides
Mex Rice
Rice simmered with tomatoes, onions, and a blend of Mexican spices, offering a side that complements any main course.
Mixed Veggies
A sautéed medley of onions, corn, brussels sprouts, bell peppers, and mushrooms, lightly seasoned to complement their natural flavors.
House Salad
Fresh mix of greens, with an assortment of vegetables and homemade dressing.
french Fries
Golden, crispy potatoes, lightly seasoned to complement any Mexican side dish.
Coleslaw
Crisp shredded cabbage in a creamy, tangy dressing.
Jalapeno Corn Grits
Creamy corn grits topped with fresh cilantro, grated cheese, and a hint of jalapeño.
Black Beans
Savory Black Beans, Slow-Cooked to Perfection
Pinto Beans
Savory Pinto Beans, Slow-Cooked to Perfection
Refried Beans
Creamy, mashed beans, lightly seasoned and cooked till perfection.
Fajitas
Fajitas For Two
Chicken with veggies, cilantro and fresco cheese. Includes lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, beans, and tortillas for two.
Fajitas Del Balsas
Chicken with veggies, cilantro and fresco cheese. Includes lettuce, pico de gallo, rice, beans, and tortillas.
Tacos
Steak Tacos
3 marinated & grilled skirt steak tacos, diced onions, cilantro & guajillo salsa. *
Shrimp Tacos
3 shrimp tacos, red coleslaw, chipotle mayo & tomatillo salsa.
Fish Tacos
3 fish tacos, red coleslaw, chipotle mayo & tomatillo salsa.
Barbacoa Tacos
3 marinated meat tacos, oven cooked, pico de gallo, and cilantro.
Fajita Tacos
2 prepared chicken fajita tacos, with fajita veggies and guajillo salsa.
Crunchy Tacos
3 ground beef or tinga chicken tacos, lettuce, pico de gallo & Monterey Jack cheese.
Pork Tacos
3 pork tacos, diced onions, cilantro & Mexican salsa.
Chicken Tacos
3 grilled chicken tacos, cheese, pico de gallo & mexican salsa.
Salads
Cancun Fish Salad
Fish, spring mixed lettuce, pineapple salsa, queso fresco, house dressing.
Tostada Steak Salad
Spring mixed lettuce, skirt steak in a shell, cheese, pico de gallo, and your choice of dressing.
Rosemary Chicken Salad
Spring mixed lettuce, tomato, grilled chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, avocado, house dressing.
Burritos
Shrimp Burrito
Sautéed shrimp, fajita veggies, cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa, lettuce, sour cream & pico de gallo.
pork, Tinga Chicken, Ground Beef, Or Barbacoa
Includes cheese, avocado tomatillo salsa, lettuce, sour cream & pico de gallo.
Breakfast Menu
Balsas Biscuit
Biscuit with egg, chicken sausage, bacon, and American cheese.
Biscuit With Gravy
Biscuit with two eggs topped with sausage gravy.
Meat & Huevos
Two eggs with your choice of meat (chicken sausage, pork sausage, or bacon).
Mom's Kitchen
Includes two eggs, one bacon strip, one sausage, and choice of one waffle, crepe, French toast, or pancake.
Tres Compadres
Three eggs your way with one bacon strip, one pork sausage, and one chicken sausage.
Hector's Hamburger
One beef patty with egg, lettuce, tomato, bacon, onion, chipotle mayo, and hollandaise sauce.
Reyna's Chicken Sandwich
Six ounces of blackened chicken and bacon on wheat bread with lettuce, tomato, onions, jalapeños, house mustard, and avocado.
American Scramble
Three scrambled eggs with American cheese, spinach, and choice of bread (white, rye, wheat, muffin, or biscuit).
3 Meats Scramble
Three scrambled eggs with chorizo, sausage, bacon, and choice of bread (white, rye, wheat, muffin, or biscuit).
Lemon Cakes
Two pancakes with blueberries and lemon curd topped with tequila sauce.
Banana Chocolate Cakes
Two banana chocolate chip pancakes topped with Nutella and powdered sugar.
Waffle
Plain waffle with butter and powdered sugar.
Balsas Waffle
Waffle topped with blueberry, strawberry, peach, powdered sugar, and whipped cream.
French Toast King
Stuffed with cream cheese, coated with cornflakes, grilled, and topped with strawberry, peach, banana, tequila sauce, and powdered sugar.
Cinnamon Roll
Topped with cream cheese icing.
Sweet House Pancakes
Two buttermilk pancakes with butter and powdered sugar.
Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla filled with two eggs, chorizo, ham, bacon, and topped with Mexican salsa and Monterey Jack cheese.
Breakfast Quesadilla
Flour tortilla filled with eggs, Monterey Jack cheese, ham, and bacon with a side of lettuce, pico, sour cream, and guacamole.
Open Face Breakfast Club
Wheat bread toast with lettuce, tomato, egg, American cheese, and bacon with a side of potatoes.
Avocado Toast
Wheat toast with smashed & sliced avocado, sunny side up egg, and Everything bagel seasoning.
French Toast
Two French toasts with butter and powdered sugar.
Balsas Salad
Spring mix, queso fresco, peach, strawberries, blueberries, granola, and four ounces of cold grilled chicken.
Berry Crepes
Two crepes with blueberries, strawberries, and tequila sauce.
Balsas Breakfast Torta
Chorizo, sausage, bacon, ham, mayonnaise, avocado, and pickled jalapeños.
Colombian Coffee
A freshly brewed Colombian coffee, typically served as a drip coffee, highlighting the rich and aromatic flavors of Colombian beans.
Decaf Coffee
Smooth, rich decaffeinated coffee for a treat without the jitters.
Hot Tea
Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
Pork Lover Omelette
Three eggs, ham, chorizo, sausage, bacon, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Veggie Lover
Three eggs, mixed veggies, and Monterey Jack cheese.
Shrimp Lover Omelette
Three eggs, baked shrimp, red peppers, and American cheese.
Texas Omelette
Chicken, steak, shrimp, fajita veggies, and Monterey Jack cheese.
