Here is a selection of some of our recent awards:
- ZAGAT Survey 2004-2005
- ZAGAT Survey 2004
- ZAGAT Survey 2001-2002
- ZAGAT Survey 2000
- ZAGAT Survey 1999
- Sandelman & Associates 2009 - #1 National Mexican Food Restaurant
- Orange Coast Magazine - Best of 2010 "101 Coolest Things in Orange County"
- 2010 Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge Recipe Contest - Best Red Salsa
- 2010 Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge Recipe Contest - Best Mild Salsa
- 2010 Great Oxnard Salsa Challenge Recipe Contest - Judge's Choice, Best Salsa
- Best of City Search 2006/07 - Best Mexican Food
- Best of City Search 2006/07 - Best Burrito
- Best of City Search 2006/07 - Best Salad
- Best of City Search 2006/07 - Best Outdoor Seating
- Best of City Search 2005 - Highly Recommended
- Best of City Search 2004 - Best Burrito
- Best of City Search 2004 - Best Mexican Food
- Best of City Search 2001 - Best Burrito
- 2010 Restaurant Business Magazine's 50 Fastest Growing Restaurant Chains in America - Future 50, #14
- INC 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies 2010
- INC 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies 2004
- INC 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies 2003
- City Weekly 2009 "Reader's Choice" - Best Burrito
- City Weekly 2008 "Reader's Choice" - Best Burrito
- City Weekly 2007 "Reader's Choice" - Best Burrito
- City Weekly 2006 "Reader's Choice" - Best Burrito
- City Weekly 2005 "Reader's Choice" - Best Burrito
- City Weekly 2004 "Reader's Choice" - Best Burrito
- US Commerce Association 2009 - Best of Salt Lake City Award
- Utah Valley Magazine 2009 - Best Restaurant for Salads
- Utah Valley Magazine 2009 - Best Mexican Food
- Utah Valley Magazine 2008 - Favorite Place for Fresh Mexican Food
- Utah Valley Magazine 2008 - Favorite Overall Restaurant
- Sneaky Sunday 2008 - Best Mexican Food
- 2008 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility
- Salt Lake Magazine - The Utah 100 "Best of the Beehive" - Best Burrito
- Utah Business Magazine Fast 50 2009
- Utah Business Magazine Top 100 Fastest Growing Co. 2008
- Utah Business Magazine Top 100 Fastest Growing Co. 2007
- Utah Business Magazine Top 100 Fastest Growing Co. 2006 #20
Of course, our biggest reward is receiving daily praise from our loyal Cafe Rio customers.