Drink Up Ray’s Rio Bravo Daily Margarita, Cocktail, Wine and Beer Specials, Add in $1.50 Tacos on Weekdays

Ray’s Rio Bravo fills glasses with an “olé” lot of daily drink specials. Each day pours out a new special available from open to close throughout the entire restaurant and bar. Monday, cheer for $3.50 12-ounce house margaritas, frozen or on the rocks. There’ll be no teetotaling on Tuesday, thanks to $5 Tito’s cocktails. Wednesday welcomes half-priced wine by the bottle and by the glass. Live in suspense to find out which tequila merits Thursday “tequila du jour” half-price status. Free up some time on Friday to tip back $7 12-ounce Texas margaritas, frozen or on the rocks. Weekends deal out $2 Dos Equis drafts on Saturday and Sunday. About those bargain tacos? Beef brisket, shredded chicken and fried grouper tacos are priced at $1.50 each from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday in the bar area.  

Kick Back with ‘Rita and the Cocktail Crew at Ray’s Rio Bravo Sounds & Sips on the Patio Thursdays beginning September 22

Before the weekend kickoffs, kick back over cocktails at Ray’s Rio Bravo and chillax to live music at Sounds & Sips on the patio. Your new Thursday night calling begins September 22 and continues each week through October 27, capturing the 6-9 p.m. time slot. Ray’s Rio Bravo is well known for its fiesta of margaritas, specialty margaritas, margarita enhancements and stock of more than 50 different tequilas. Sounds & Sips is a fantastic time to sip any of those or to meet the cocktail crew partying hearty on the “Booze” menu-- Caipirita Colada, Burdette’s Banditos, Passionate Paloma, Rifle & Pony, Sangrita or the tequila Old Fashioned. Drizzle won’t stop the swizzle on this partially covered patio.

Ray’s Rio Bravo Salts Anniversary Month with Half-Price Margaritas and Mucho Menu Specials

For Ray’s Rio Bravo, a cupcake and candle don’t do justice to anniversary numero uno. Half-price house margaritas? Now you’re talking fiesta. Through August 31, Ray’s Rio Bravo guests can down 12-ounce house margaritas for $3.50 each – all day, every day. And how about some tacos to go with the toasting? Two-way tacos and a plate of three shredded chicken tacos, both priced at $9.95, top the list of anniversary menu specials. Chicken and steak sizzle in 2-way fajitas served over a bed of sautéed onions and peppers with lettuce, guac, pico, El Machino flour tortillas, rice and refried beans for $19.95. Those preferring Southern to Southwestern can delve into the Southern fried chicken and crispy salad fixings of the Church Lady fried chicken salad with cool buttermilk ranch dressing and a little fried jalapeño heat ($9.95) or gnaw on a half rack of baby back ribs, slow-smoked and glazed with house-made barbecue sauce and sided by rice and refried beans ($14.95). Bravo for this boatload of lunch and dinner specials, available in the dining room and bar – and let’s not forget those half-price house margaritas.

Ray’s Rio Bravo Celebrates One-Year Anniversary with $1 Queso, Koozies and More During August

One year ago, Sandy Springs welcomed an old friend back to the fiesta when Ray’s Rio Bravo opened its doors. Tex-Mex fans, elated to see their friend return, wasted no time getting reacquainted over queso, margaritas and fresh-made tortillas from “El Machino” enfolding tacos and burritos. August marks anniversary “numero uno,” and Ray’s Rio Bravo founder Ray Schoenbaum and staff are excited about carrying the celebration throughout the month. During August, guests can dip into $1 cups of chili con queso or queso blanco.
Order a bottle or canned beer, and it will arrive in a commemorative koozie (supplies limited, one per customer per visit). On Wednesday, August 3, all guests will receive a complimentary mini birthday dessert to celebrate Ray’s Rio Bravo’s anniversary.

New Lunch Menu at Ray’s Rio Bravo Speaks Fluent Texican

The new lunch menu at Ray’s Rio Bravo in Sandy Springs is a game changer, injecting a fresh Tex-Mex punch into the daily routine. Start with a few group-friendly munchables like “no beans about it” Texas chili Frito pie ($8), duck meat-filled “Taquito Quackers” ($12) or crispy mole chicken wings ($9). Crisp “Field Fare” includes the Meredith D. salmon salad with pineapple-marinated salmon, grilled avocado, roasted corn, pico de gallo, cilantro-lime vinaigrette and cortija crisps ($15). Take the fork in the road toward Tex-Mex and Texican specialties such as the fried grouper tacos that come with three soft flour tortillas -- two hold fried grouper, grilled jicama-tortilla slaw, chipotle aioli and pineapple salsa -- and one catches the drop outs ($14). Fajitas sizzle their way to the table over a bed of sautéed onions and peppers with compadres of lettuce, guac, pico de gallo, El Machino flour tortillas, rice and refried beans ($18 steak; $10 roasted veggie; $12 chicken). When it’s not lunch without a sandwich, grab the Texas brisket sandwich boasting house-smoked brisket, grilled jicama-tortilla slaw, pickled jalapeños, grilled red onion, barbecue sauce and mango on a challah bun with fries ($12). Depending on how your day is going, opt for Ray’s house-made lemonade or a potent margarita. Ray’s Rio Bravo opens for lunch at 11 a.m. seven days a week. Si, lunching along the Rio is “Rio” grand.

Ray’s Restaurants Offer Military Discounts and Double Dining Club Points on Memorial Day, May 30

An all-American holiday deserves an all-American meal of steaks, seafood, signature dishes or even some Tex-Mex. All Ray’s Restaurants -- Ray’s in the City, Ray’s on the River, Ray’s at Killer Creek and Ray’s Rio Bravo will be open and eager to serve from noon-9 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 30. As a token of appreciation, the restaurants are extending a 20 percent discount to all veterans and active-duty military plus one guest. Additionally, Dining Club members will receive double points for Memorial Day purchases.

Huevos Hello to Ray’s Rio Bravo Sunday Brunch, Back by Popular Demand January 31

Rise and shine to the good news that the Sunday brunch buffet is back on board at Ray’s Rio Bravo. Starting January 31, everyone, from wee amigos on up to Texas cowhand-size appetites, can prep for Sunday relaxin’ or action with “Rio Fresh” favorites such as huevos rancheros, slow-smoked beef brisket, smoked chicken chilaquiles, Rio’s seven-layer dip, chop-chop salad, Texas spoonbread, Rio-spiced home-style fries, Spanish rice and charro beans. Traditionalists, count on seeing your mandatories -- brioche French toast with berry compote, mini Belgian waffles with maple syrup, buttermilk biscuits with sausage gravy, Applewood-smoked bacon plus decadent pastries and desserts. Brunch bell rings from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $16.95 adults, $8.95 children (ages 5-10). Come empty. Leave fulfilled.

As if one needs a reason to eat and drink Tex-Mex! The same day Ray’s Rio Bravo launches brunch service, they’re also donating 20 percent of the day’s sales to the Sandy Springs Education Force (SSEF). The 11 a.m.-9 p.m. “Eat, Drink and Tex-Mex for SSEF” Dining for a Cause day will assist SSEF in providing free supplemental programs to engage, encourage and support economically disadvantaged public school students to finish high school and continue on to a vocation or college. 

Santa Welcomes Naughty and Nice to Ray’s Rio Bravo December 20

Gather the kids and their wish lists and steer the sleigh to Ray’s Rio Bravo on Sunday, December 20. From 5-8 p.m., families are invited to visit with Santa, take photos and order from Ray’s vast menu of made-from-scratch Tex-Mex cuisine. Ray’s gift to you -- kids eat free.

Oh, Queso, What’s New? Ray’s Rio Bravo Margarita Specials and Freebies

Ray’s Rio Bravo is better than ever with specials for its Atlanta amigos of all ages. Thirsty adults, Ray’s has some all day, every day deals for you: $15 pitchers of house, strawberry and seasonal fruit margaritas and $10 pitchers of draught beer for cerveza lovers. Kiddos, steer the folks to Ray’s on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday nights when kids eat for free. Choose cheese quesadillas, chicken tacos, chicken enchiladas, mini beef burritos or chicken fingers -- all served with a soft drink, choice of side and a scoop of ice cream. That headliner chile con queso or queso blanco? Complimentary from the 11 a.m. opening hour until 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 through Wednesday, November 25. Hold your horses, there’s another big deal going on that week. Every hour from open to close, the cantina will cover the final check for one randomly selected table or bar tab. Fast math calculates that’s 80 hours and 80 complimentary checks.

Ray’s Rio Bravo Throwback Thursdays Pour on Retro Pricing

A five spot buys a 12-ounce house margarita, $7 brings on a 12-ounce Texas margarita and a Jackson? The $10 bill will procure a 64-ounce pitcher of Dos Equis during Throwback Thursdays at Ray’s Rio Bravo. Such a deal! Prices for these bad boys are regularly $7, $9 and $18 respectively. Settle in for a “Rio Fresh, Rio Fun” afternoon or evening with your amigos and a menu rounding up engaging compadres such as crisp tortilla chips and fresh guac hinting of Rio Bravo’s secret spice blend, queso fundido blending Cotija and Chihuahua cheeses and locally made chorizo, beef-brisket laden and beanless Texas chili plus tamales, street tacos (try veggie or fried red snapper), fajitas, nachos, quesadillas and enchiladas for every taste. Open Thursdays from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 

Ray’s Rio Bravo Hosts “Fiesta for Wishes” Marking 20 Years of Make-a-Wish Georgia July 30

Ray’s Rio Bravo is back with its famous tortilla press and beloved Mexican cuisine. The Powers Ferry Road icon is raising the roof and mucho dinero in honor of Make-A-Wish Georgia on Thursday, July 30 from 7-10 p.m. Buy a ticket, $25 and up, to take in mariachi music and a fiesta buffet of tasty tacos and fajitas with all the trimmings, chips and salsa, chili con queso, tamales and non-alcoholic beverages. Cash bar and drink specials will be available. Georgia’s Make-A-Wish chapter founder Debbie Tillman shares “wish” stories more heartwarming than salsa. 100 percent of ticket sales goes to Make-A-Wish Georgia. Complimentary valet parking. No can go? Donations are mucho encouraged.