According to its website, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant offers Mexican food like burritos, fajitas and nachos, plus outdoor seating. It is listed under Food & Catering on Rooted CoMo.

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant is listed at 3306 W Broadway Business Park Ct, Columbia, MO 65203.

Hours aren't listed for Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant yet. Call (573) 445-2946 before you visit to check when they're open.

You can call (573) 445-2946, email info@riograndemexicanrestaurant.net or visit riograndemexicanrestaurant.net.

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Columbia has a diverse local dining scene well beyond chain restaurants. The downtown corridor near 9th Street and Broadway features a mix of farm-to-table restaurants, craft cocktail bars with food, and long-standing Columbia favorites. Popular local spots frequently include Booches Billiard Hall (a Columbia institution since 1884), Murry's, and various locally owned ethnic restaurants. Rooted CoMo's Food & Catering category features independently owned Columbia restaurants.

Start by defining your event size, menu style, and budget. Request quotes from at least three Columbia caterers, ask for tastings, check references, and confirm they carry the required liability insurance and food handler certifications. Book 3–6 months in advance for weddings and large events. Many Columbia caterers specialize in a particular cuisine or event type — matching their specialty to your event makes a big difference.

Catering costs in Columbia, MO vary widely by menu and service style. Casual drop-off catering (sandwiches, BBQ, etc.) runs $12–$25 per person. Plated dinner service for weddings or corporate events typically runs $45–$85 per person before beverages, rental equipment, and gratuity. Request itemized quotes from Columbia caterers to compare accurately.

Yes — Columbia has a growing food truck scene, particularly around the MU campus area and downtown. Food trucks operate at local events, breweries, and through rotating schedules posted on their social media. The City of Columbia requires food truck operators to hold a mobile food unit permit. Search "Columbia MO food truck" on Facebook or Instagram to find current schedules.

Columbia has a strong farm-to-table culture, supported by the Columbia Farmers Market (open year-round at parking garage on Orr Street), several CSA programs from nearby Missouri farms, and a number of restaurants committed to sourcing locally. The Columbia area sits in fertile mid-Missouri farmland, making local produce, meats, and dairy readily available to restaurants and consumers alike.