Rio Express Grill

This is not a brazilian steakhouse, which should not deter you. Consult my pictures to see how the food counter is set up. Good food and good people. I told the owner this is a great place that was needed to add more flavor to the Lexington area. Food: 5 stars due to all food being fresh and hot. It's different cuisine than what most are used to but there is something on their menu for everyone. The combo of brown rice, pinto beans and kale alone come together with their sauce. I had the juicy chicken and my wife had the juicy pineapple. Service: 5 Stars due to the owner coming around and checking in on patrons looking for constructive feedback on the music selection, food selection and atmosphere. This is something that's not done in most establishments and can reap great results. Atmosphere: 5 Stars due to the music, cleanliness, and presentation of the food. The food is flavorful so it's probably not a place we would bring our kids to. However, my wife and I loved it. Make sure you try the soft gluten-free cheese bread!

The first thing I want to say about this establishment is that they are still getting the confidence they need in this location. The food depends on what you order, ask questions if you're unsure about anything. Fried potatoes aren't cubed potatoes, which would have been tastier in our opinion. We had the build your own bowl, chose fried potatoes, kale, steak, and (added) eggplant. We also got a side of chimichurri sauce. The steak was delicious, the kale was fresh, and we would have just preferred the potatoes be diced instead of French fry style. The chimichurri sauce was my husband's, and he didn't like it very much, but that was because of the way it was made. He would have just preferred more of a sauce and less of an oil base with dry herbs mixed in. The cheese bread... you haven't had bread like this before. It's gluten-free and made more like a puff pastry. The service is impeccable. They are so nice in there. They will gladly help you if you have questions, always smile, and are attentive. The atmosphere is cheery and nice, but we chose to make it to go. We would have likely enjoyed dining in just as much.