Retail and Development

A Mexican food favorite known for 56-ounce Monster Margaritas is expanding to Concord

A Monster Margarita at Rio 150.
A Monster Margarita at Rio 150.

Right on the heels of opening a second Mooresville location, a Lake Norman Mexican food favorite is now expanding further and moving into Concord.

Rio 150 — which has been featured on America’s Best Restaurants — now has plans to open its third location along Concord Mills Boulevard, near Big Blue Swim School just a stone’s throw away from Concord Mills mall.

The new space will seat more than 200 customers, with a stage and a patio for outdoor dining. A small private room will be available at the restaurant, too, co-owner Rashel Limper told CharlotteFive.

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When the Concord space opens in late 2024 or early 2025, you can expect to find its trademark menu items such as Guacamole Mexicano, Pollo Ranchero, quesabirria and Tacos Willie.

Tacos Willie at Rio 150.
Tacos Willie at Rio 150. Rio 150

But more than anything, Rio 150 is known for having enormous margaritas, including the 56-ounce Monster Margarita and the shareable BAGarita. Towers and flights are available, too.

The BAGarita at Rio 150, known for having the largest margaritas in Lake Norman.
The BAGarita at Rio 150, known for having the largest margaritas in Lake Norman. Rio 150 CharlotteFive

Rio 150

Location: 8629 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord NC 28207 (coming soon)

Location: Mill One, 201 N. Church Street, Mooresville, 28115

Location: 482 River Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28117

Menu

Cuisine: Mexican

Instagram: @rio_150_mexican_restaurant

Heidi Finley
The Charlotte Observer
Heidi Finley is a writer and editor for CharlotteFive and the Charlotte Observer. Outside of work, you will most likely find her in the suburbs driving kids around, volunteering and indulging in foodie pursuits. Support my work with a digital subscription
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