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3. mexican cuisine

APPETIZERS
Chile Con Queso
A Texas dipping favorite, a warm blend of cheeses, tomatoes,
peppers and onions served with tortilla chips. $5.49
Quesadillas
A folded tortilla filled with a blend of melted cheddar and
jack cheeses, served with sour cream and jalapeño peppers.
Your choice of cheese, seasoned beef, or shredded chicken. $8.99
Add steak or chicken fajita add $1.49
Rita’s Platter
Breaded and flash-fried boneless chicken wings, two chicken
flautas and a beef quesadilla, served with chili con queso and
ranch dressing $9.99
Table Side Guacamole for Two
See the action live at your table! Our freshly diced avocado,
tomato, serrano pepper and onion accented with cilantro and
a squeeze of orange and lime. $9.99
Not Yo Momma's Nachos
Tortilla chips topped with refried beans and melted cheese,
served with sour cream and jalapeño slices, choose seasoned
beef or shredded chicken $8.99
Queso Ala Riverwalk
Our chile con queso served with guacamole, shredded chicken,
freshly diced pico de gallo, and flour tortillas $7.99
SOUPS & SALADS
Handmade Ranch • Balsamic Vinaigrette • Caesar • Lime Cilantro • Chipotle Ranch • Fat Free Ranch
Tortilla Soup
Our exquisite version of traditional Mexican broth. Topped
with diced avocado, crispy fried tortilla strips, stewed
tomatoes, and shredded chicken $5.99
Soup and Salad
Our tortilla soup served in a traditional style bowl alongside
a Rita’s house or Caesar salad $8.99
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine served with
queso fresco and crispy
tortilla strips, topped with
Caesar dressing $6.99
VEGETARIAN
Vegetarian Fajitas
Sautéed onions, bell peppers, broccoli, carrot medallions,
squash and mushrooms cooked to perfection on the flat
grill. Served with vegetarian beans and fresh handmade
tortillas. $14.49 (for two $21.99)
Taco Salad
A large taco shell filled with fresh lettuce,
topped with diced tomatoes, cheese,
guacamole and sour cream. Choice of
seasoned beef or shredded chicken $8.99
Rita’s House Salad
Fresh seasonal lettuce with cucumbers,
diced tomatoes, shredded cheese and
crispy tortilla strips $5.99
Vegetarian Enchiladas
Two hand-rolled corn tortillas, prepared with grilled onions,
delicious sautéed bell peppers, broccoli, carrot medallions,
squash and mushrooms, smothered in sour cream sauce and
topped with melted cheeses. Served with veggie beans. $9.99
GRINGO EATS
All sandwiches and burgers are accompanied by a heaping helping of handmade fries and traditional stackers
(tomatoes, pickles, onions and lettuce).
Texas-style Chicken Fried Steak
Flash fried, this breaded and battered
beauty is complimented with handmade
country gravy, creamy mashed potatoes,
home-style green beans and toasto
de Tejas $11.99
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Grill-seared chicken breast with lettuce,
tomatoes and mayonnaise $9.99
Turkey Burger
If Turkey is your thing, why wait ‘til
November? This one’s about as tasty as
they come. $9.99
Rita’s Reg-ú-lár Burger
Reg-ú-lar, but not av-er-age, this basic
½ lb. black angus burger is nothing
but bueno. $9.99
Make it Fab-u-lo-so!
Select two additional items for $2
Cheddar Cheese - Bacon - Guacamole
Queso - Jalapeños - Mushrooms
Traci’s Special
Tender chicken breast seared and smothered
in sautéed onions and mushrooms with
melted cheeses, served on a bed of rice with
a cup of borracho beans $9.99
Include four jumbo shrimp $13.99
Brooke’s Barby
A handsome portion of tender pulled
pork, smothered in barbeque sauce and
slapped onto a toasted bun. $9.99
Special thanks to
Ludwig's Leather New Braunfels, Texas
in the making of this menu.
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FAJITAS at RITA’S
Marinated and tender; our signature plate comes with 3/4lb. of delicious fajita meat
grilled to perfection with sautéed onions and bell peppers, presented sizzling on a
blazing hot cast-iron skillet. Served with handmade tortillas, fiesta rice, refried beans
pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Succulent Shrimp $22.99
(for two $37.99)
Chicken Breast $16.99
(for two $26.99)
Beef Skirt Steak $17.99
(for two $27.99)
Steak and Chicken $17.99
(for two $27.99)
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TEX-MEX FAVORITES
All plates are served with refried or borracho beans and fiesta rice.
Please ask your server about our gluten free options.
Enchiladas
Two hand-rolled corn tortillas, prepared with your choice
of cheese, chicken or seasoned beef, smothered in
enchilada sauce and topped with melted cheeses $9.99
River Combination Plate
Your choice of two hand-rolled enchiladas, cheese, shredded
chicken or seasoned beef, a crispy chicken or beef taco and a
chalupa loaded with beans and cheese $14.99
El Burrito
Your choice of chicken or steak fajita, along with refried beans
rolled into a large flour tortilla covered in enchilada sauce and
melted cheeses. $11.99 Add a buck and say “Chimichanga”
and we’ll deep-fry it! $12.99
Carne Guisada (Mexican Stew)
This is a Mexican staple. Stewed beef served in a delicious rich
gravy accented with a hint of cumin and served with handmade
tortillas $10.99
Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
Two hand-rolled chicken enchiladas smothered in our special
sour cream sauce topped with melted mixed cheeses and a
hint of green salsa $10.99
Chicken Flautas
Crispy rolled tortillas, stuffed with shredded chicken, fried to
perfection and served with sour cream $10.99
Chile Relleno
A deep fried poblano pepper; this savory treat is filled with
seasoned beef and shredded mozzarella and topped with
melted jack cheese and warm salsa. $11.99
Chalupa
Two fried corn tortillas topped with your choice of shredded
chicken or seasoned beef, refried beans, cheeses, lettuce and
tomatoes $9.49
Tamale Plate
Shredded pork hand-rolled into a cornmeal masa and wrapped and
steamed in a corn husk (please remove husk before eating). $10.99
South Texas Combo
Two hand-rolled cheese enchiladas served fresh with carne
guisada and handmade tortillas $11.99
Fish Tacos
Two corn or flour tortillas filled with grill-seared tilapia and
sprinkled with mixed cheeses. Plated with cabbage and tomato,
sliced avocado, and chipotle ranch. $14.99
Pork Tacos
Tender strands of slow-cooked pork shoulder roast, shared by
three corn tortillas and served with cilantro, mild onions and
salsa verde $11.99
The Pick Three
Your choice of hand-rolled enchiladas and/or handmade
tacos; pick three! Choose cheese, shredded chicken or
seasoned beef $10.99
Everything’s Bigger in Texas Platter
One sour cream chicken enchilada, one soft or crispy taco, a
tamale, one handmade flauta, and rounded out with carne
guisada and two handmade flour tortillas $17.99
Taco Plate
Two soft handmade tortillas or crispy tacos, fill ‘em up with
your choice of specially seasoned beef or shredded chicken.
Your order is then topped with a tangy mix of cheeses, lettuce
and tomatoes $8.99
Add a Side $1.50 each
Borracho Beans - Refried Beans - Fiesta Rice - Two Tortillas - French Fries - Steamed Veggies - Guacamole Scoop - Sour Cream Scoop - Pico de Gallo
CHILDREN’S MENU
Pick One!
Pick One!
(10 Years and younger)
Cheese Enchilada, Cheese Quesadilla,
Chicken Tenders, Grilled Cheese
Cheese Nachos or Taco Plate
or Cheeseburger
Includes
children’s
soft
drink
Served with rice and beans
Served with Fries
Upgrade
soft
drink
to
a
Shirley
Temple
or
Roy
Rogers
for
50¢
$5.99
$5.99
Carrot sticks or fresh orange slices can be substituted for fries, rice or beans
WHERE YOUR DIETS GO TO DIE
Sopapillas
(great for sharing!)
Tortillas puffed like pillows and sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar. Served with honey. $4.99
Flan
Mexican egg custard $4.99
Fried Vanilla Ice Cream
Hand rolled and lightly fried to perfection
$5.49
Tres Leches Cake
Delicious Mexican masterpiece
$5.49
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Three-Layer Chocolate Cake
Served with ice cream, yummy!
$5.49
WHET YOUR WHISTLE
Soft Drinks (free refills) - Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mug Root Beer, Big Red, Dr. Pepper, Diet Dr. Pepper,
Tropicana Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Unsweet Tea $2.50
Southern Drinks - Frozen Lemonade, Arnold Palmer (½ lemonade ½ sweet tea), Strawberry Lemonade, Apple Juice, Orange Juice $3.00
Refresco Virgin Drinks Available
MARGARITA
All margaritas made at Rita’s contain tequila as opposed to wine. Tequila is produced in a handful of Mexican states, exclusively
from the blue agave plant. The Mexican government has a number of rules governing the production of tequila. One of the rules
regarding purity states that for a spirit to be classified as tequila, it must have a minimum of 51% agave. The highest quality is
made from 100% agave. Different tequilas vary in age. The age, along with purity, affects the taste profile. All margaritas at Rita’s
are made with triple sec unless an upgrade is chosen. We offer three sizes: 16 ounces, 32 ounces and 60 ounces.
“Plata” (or silver) is your typical non-aged tequila with a flavor profile most closely matching the blue agave plant it was made from.
“Reposado” (or rested) is aged a minimum of two months has a bit more color and a more multi-faceted flavor profile.
“Añejo” (or aged) is aged for a minimum of one year, typically has the darkest coloring and definitely has the most flavorful profile.
Bueno
Mas Bueno
Mas Mas Bueno
Longhorn Margarita
A little step up from the “Rio” this one
comes standard with Sauza Hornitos
plata 100% agave tequila. Standard $8
Texas Size $14 Pitcher $28
The Don Juan
Takes Juan to know Juan. Juan drinks
this blend of Don Julio Reposado 100%
agave tequila. Standard $12
Texas Size $20 Pitcher $42
Oro del Rio
The “Buck” stops here! Our top-shelf
margarita complete with Cazadores
Añejo 100% agave tequila
Standard $14 Texas Size $24 Pitcher $50
Rio Margarita
Delicious blend of orange liquor, fresh
lime and El Perrito gold 70% agave
tequila. Standard $7
Texas Size $12 Pitcher $25
Old Faithful
There’s good, really good, and then
there’s bueno bueno. Made with Cuervo
Tradicional Reposado 100% agave
tequila. Standard $11
Texas Size $19 Pitcher $39
El Jefe
If it’s good enough for your boss, it’s
good enough for you. Served up with
Patron Añejo 100% agave tequila.
Standard $13 Texas Size $22 Pitcher $46
La Reina de mi Corazón
Tell her she’s special with this delight.
Drop in her favorite flavor for an extra dollar.
Made with Patron Reposado
100% agave tequila. Standard $10
Texas Size $18 Pitcher $36
Dos-a-Rita
Our Rio Margarita topped with an upside-down
bottle of beer for a little extra San Antonio style.
Texas Size $17
Add a liqueur $2 Grand Marnier, Sangria, Amaretto, Honeydew, X-Rated, Hypnotic
Add a non-alcohol flavoring $1 Strawberry, Desert Pear, Mango, Raspberry, Peach, Hibiscus, Watermelon, Sour Apple
SANGRIA
A refreshing wine
libation known for
a crisp, fruity taste.
Served with sliced
oranges, limes,
lemons, and
cherries.
Muy bueno!
By the glass $7
By the pitcher $25
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CERVEZAS
Draft Beers 16/22oz.
Negra Modelo, Miller Lite,
Modelo Especial, Dos XX,
Shiner, Bud Light,
Coors Light, Blue Moon,
Land Shark
-Pitchers AvailableIce-Cold Bottled Beer
Bud Light, Coors Light,
Miller Light, Dos XX,
Corona, Corona Light,
O'Douls
Tex-Mex Food Dictionario
Borracho (bo-ROTCH-o)
Made with beer, usually referring to cooked pinto beans that are
served like a soup.
Burrito (burr-ee-toe)
A large flour tortilla filled with any number of concoctions including
beans, beef or pork then sealed by tucking the ends under. They can be
eaten like this or topped with salsa, lettuce, tomato, cheese, or
guacamole. If fried, they are called chimichangas.
Carne Guisada (CAR-nay GEE-sah-dah)
Stewed meat made with beef, onions, bell peppers, garlic, salt,
pepper, comino, which is then served over white rice or with
Spanish rice and refried beans. Also can be served on a warm flour
tortilla and eaten as a taco.
Pico de Gallo (PEEK-o DAY GUY-yo)
The literal translation is “beak of the rooster”. Go figure! Probably
comes from the fact that great “pico” is painstakingly cut into very
small (1/4” or less) pieces, which would make it easy for a rooster
to “peck” at. It is a “salsa cruda” (uncooked) used for dipping with
tostadas or adding to your favorite taco.
Queso (k-SO)
Cheese. In Tex-Mex cooking, cheddar is the first choice. This is
the pure difference between Mexican food and Tex-Mex food. In
Mexico, goat’s cheese is used for traditional dishes. In Tex-Mex
cooking, Cheddar, Monterrey Jack, and even American cheese is
the cheese of choice. Queso and chips anyone?
Rita’s (REE-tuh-Z)
Known for great food and a fun atmosphere. Home of the food
you’ll never forget and the margaritas you’ll never remember!
Chimichangas (chim-me-chan-gaz)
Deep fried burrito, that is, a large flour tortilla, filled with any
number of concoctions.
Fajita (fah-HEE-ta)
Usually skirt steak. Most associate ‘fajita’ with a taco or the strips of
meat that go into the taco. Beef skirt steaks come from the outer
covering of the breast near where the brisket comes from.
Flan (flan)
A dessert that closely resembles a caramel custard.
Flauta (FLOU-ta)
Translates literally to “flute”. This is a corn tortilla, usually white or
yellow, that has been stuffed with beef, chicken, pork, or even beans
then rolled and pinned, then deep fried until crisp. They are usually
about ¾” in diameter and served two or three on a plate, topped with
sour cream, tomatillo sauce, guacamole, or salsa.
Frijoles (FREE-hole-ees)
Beans, specifically pinto beans, that are grown only in the
southwestern states. As a listed menu item, unless it states they
are borracho or ranchero style, you can easily assume they are
refried beans.
Gringo (GREEN-go)
Tex-Mex for non-Mexican descendent. White face, American,
anything but of Hispanic heritage.
Guacamole (WOK-uh-mole-ee)
Avocado mixture that is made from ripened avocados with lemon or
lime juice, diced onion, tomato and cilantro. Used as a condiment
in lots of Tex-Mex dishes.
Jalapeño (hall-a-PEN-yo)
Texas sweet pickle. A pepper that turns from green to red at
maturity, these average about two inches in length. The ‘hot’ comes
from the seed and membrane.
Margarita (mar-gur-EE-tuh)
A drink that is said to have originated in San Antonio, Texas. Most
all margarita recipes use either lemon or lime juice, tequila, and a
fruit liqueur.
Masa (MAH-sah)
The Spanish word for “dough”, masa is the corn flour dough used in
making tortillas, tamales, and gorditas. Dried corn is cooked in lime
water, cooled, then ground into masa.
Salsa (SAL-sa)
Sauce, refers generally to a tomato based condiment used to dip
or to accent dishes.
Sangria (San-gree-UH)
A tasty Spanish cocktail made from wine and the essence of
oranges, lemons and lime.
Sopapilla (SOW-pa-peey-ah)
Hot and tasty flash-fried tortillas. They are served fluffy like a small
pillow and are sprinkled with cinnamon and powdered sugar. A great
group dessert, sopapillas are typically served with honey on the side.
Taco (tah-KOH)
A Mexican or Tex-Mex sandwich eaten as an entrée or snack.
They are made with soft corn tortillas, fried corn tortillas folded
over, or with hot, flour tortillas. Just about anything you can
think up can be put in these, just add a little “pico” or your
favorite “salsa”.
Tamale (tuh-MAL-ee)
Corn masa dough that surrounds your choice of filling,
traditional being shredded pork. The 5-6” long and about 1”
thick tamale is wrapped in a soaked corn husk and steamed to
cook the dough. Always served at Christmas and New Years in
San Antonio. Remember when President Gerald Ford tried to
eat a tamale while in Texas without removing the corn husk?
Bet he’s still chewing on that baby!
Tejas (tey-HAS)
The Lone Star State, Texas. The word Tejas comes from the
Hasinai Indian word which translates into friends and allies.
Tex-Mex (ah, come on now!)
The cultural blending of Southern Texas and Northern Mexico.
It all comes together in San Antonio, Texas where originality
of Tex-Mex cooking resides.
Toasto de Tejas (TOE-stow -deh- tay-HAS)
Toasted, buttery goodness. Fresh bread is typically the first
ingredient.
Tres Leches Cake (thress-letch-es)
Moist and delicious, this traditional spongecake is sweeter than
Davy Crockett's grandma. Sure to please all cake lovers (unless
you're lactose intolerant).
Portions of the Dictionario and name “Dictionario” used with permission from texmex.net
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