Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio is a Restaurant - Fast Casual concept with 145 stores in 145 shopping centers across 11 states. As of October 11, 2026 they opened 2 and closed 7 locations in the last 12 months, a net change of −5. Typical site: 2,200–3,500 SF. Across their fleet, locations have a median 10-minute drive-time population of 77,483 with a median household income of $96,494 and a median age of 37, according to Brandmarch. Similar brands: Someburros, Chipotle, and QDOBA Mexican Eats.
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St George, UT · Opened Q3 2026 · Detected Aug 25
Kent, WA · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 2
Las Vegas, NV · Closed Q2 2026 · Detected Jun 2
About Cafe Rio
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill is a high-growth, fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for its scratch-made, chef-inspired Mexican cuisine and "sweet pork barbacoa" obsession. Operating over 160 locations across the United States, Cafe Rio serves as a powerful Anchor Tenant and daily traffic driver for retail centers, attracting a loyal demographic of families and professionals. With a strategic focus on National Expansion, the brand is actively seeking high-visibility sites for its new "Digital Café" prototype, which emphasizes technology integration and drive-thru convenience. Cafe Rio presents a prime opportunity for landlords and developers seeking a stable, high-volume tenant with a proven track record in the competitive fast-casual sector.
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