Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant

You know that feeling when you walk into a Mexican place and immediately clock whether they're serious about the food or just banking on novelty sombreros? Rio Grande falls firmly in the former camp. The contemporary setting lets the kitchen do the talking, and what it's saying is pretty convincing. The margaritas here aren't messing about – they're mixed with proper care and enough tequila to make you forget you're not actually in Guadalajara. Pair that with traditional plates that show genuine respect for Mexican cooking techniques, and you've got yourself a reliable spot that locals actually return to. The kind of place where you can bring your mum for lunch or settle in for a proper Friday night session without feeling like you're in a theme restaurant.