Rio Alto — Authentic Mexican Food in High River, AB

Family-owned Mexican restaurant serving tacos, enchiladas, chile rellenos, and made-to-order guacamole in the heart of High River.

Rio Alto — Authentic Mexican Food
Beautifully plated taco meal with authentic Mexican sides
Traditional chile relleno stuffed with cheese and herbs
Authentic Mexican desserts and sweets selection
Front of Rio Alto restaurant
10+ Years Serving High River

Traditional Horno

Hand-built Mexican oven keeps the flame glowing every day for slow-fire cooking.

Local Partnerships

Alberta-raised beef and produce from nearby farms keep our kitchen fresh and responsible.

Small-Batch Craft

Sauces, breads, and desserts made in-house so every plate feels like home.

Our Story

For over 10 years, Rio Alto has brought the heart of Mexico City and its nearby provinces to High River. Every dish is crafted using our traditional Mexican oven, the kind you won’t find anywhere else in Alberta.

We take pride in using local Alberta beef (90% lean), vegetables from nearby farms, and ingredients that are always fresh and never canned. Everything on our menu — from our homemade sauces made from raw ingredients to our authentic Mexican sweet bread and lasagna — is prepared from scratch, in small batches, and with big flavor.

Our guests say that dining at Rio Alto is like taking a trip to Mexico without leaving Alberta. Come taste why our community calls us one of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the province.

Experience the Gallery See the dishes that tell our story.

From Our Neighbours

Stories Worth Sharing

A peek at recent features celebrating Rio Alto’s food and community moments—dive into the full stories below.

Featured

Some of Alberta’s Most Authentic Mexican Food

The Albertan’s Hot Summer Guide spotlights our hand-pressed tortillas, house mole, and how we tailor plates for vegan, gluten-free, and adventurous guests alike.

The Albertan June 27, 2025
Read on The Albertan
Community

When the Fiddler Went Missing, as told on CBC

CBC Calgary had a laugh with us when our four-foot fiddler statue disappeared—owner Héctor López even offered a reward while Heartland fans kept snapping photos.

CBC News June 23, 2017
Read on CBC

Google Praise

What Guests Are Saying

Highlights from recent Google reviews — thank you for sharing the love.

“Absolutely loved this food! Talk about authentic! Everything is made from scratch and with love. The owner came and talked to us and he is so nice—really passionate about the food and providing the best quality and experience.”

JPHensley Local Guide · Google review · retrieved Oct 2025

“This was a 10/10. The owner was so proud of his food and even taught me my favorite recipe of Chili Rellenos! Everything was delicious and authentic.”

Brittany Hemmerling Local Guide · Google review · retrieved Oct 2025

“This is the REAL deal!! Truly authentic Central Mexican dishes. Everything is handmade and marinated, nothing from cans. Worth the trip to High River.”

joanneleitch Local Guide · Google review · retrieved Oct 2025
Rate us on Google 4.6 ★ · 607 Google reviews

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Experience authentic Mexican flavors in the heart of High River

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Located in downtown High River, just minutes from Calgary

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