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Cafe Rio Blanco

148 Laurens Street, Aiken, SC
(803) 643-7075
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Ranked #10 of 72 restaurants in Aiken
Cuisines: Cuban
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout
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Augusta, Georgia
Senior Contributor
26 reviews 26 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This restaurant has permanently closed and is for rent as of 30 May 2013. I'm not sure how to report that on here.

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Aiken, South Carolina
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58 reviews 58 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

We decided to check this place out on a Friday night because we had heard some good things about it. We got the yuca fries (incredible with the dipping sauce), cuban sandwiches, and i got the white bean soup. When I tasted that soup, it was like I was transported back to my Grandma's kitchen table. The beans were cooked... More

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Munster, Indiana
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78 reviews 78 reviews
45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Wow what a surprise. Not only was everything really good, but not pricey either. Great for lunch. We got the White Wine Chicken with sides, and mango shake and cafe con leche. They have Paella night on Saturday. Definitely coming back at another time for that

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013 via mobile

In Aiken for the Masters, and picked up the review for this restaurant from trip advisor before we left Australia. What a fantastic meal, don't get a lot of Cuban in Australia and what a shame because the food was sensational. Great service even though they were busy, a little slow with the meal but they let us know they... More

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Indiana
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24 reviews 24 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

I call this a "hole in the wall" but I mean that in a very positive way. Some of the best meals I've had have been in little "hole in the wall" places. The food here was very tasty and the folks very friendly. Casual, comfortable and delicious!

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Aiken, SC
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13 reviews 13 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

Very tasty food, and nice folks. I'd like to see them serve white meat with the chicken. The beans and rice, and the plantains are very good. The table service is kind of different. You order at the counter, then sit down, and they bring it to you.

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Reston
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

Of all places, I never thought that I would turn into a Cuban food lover....in AIKEN, SC. The best part about this place is that it is small, simple, friendly and ggoooooodd!!! I will be in Aiken tomorrow for Thanksgiving and this place is on my list. See you soon!

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Columbia, South Carolina
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18 reviews 18 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012 via mobile

We really enjoyed out meal. Not to be missed! I ordered the stew while my wife ordered soup and sand which. Food tasted very homemade.

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Aiken, South Carolina
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5 reviews 5 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 October 2012

We like the black beans and the rojo beef and the Cuban sandwich and plantains. The food is good and it's home style cooking. I rated it as such as it's certainly not gourmet. The people are very nice and accommodating.

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Greensboro, NC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 October 2012

Yummy and well priced. The service was also great with lots of separate checks. We would go back for sure.

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