Cantina Rio

We spent labor day weekend at the Casino hotel with the kids. Put our name on the waiting list and let me tell you..we waited! For about 30 min. In that time, I stood watching and carefully paying attention to listen to be called. The hostess who seemed to be working around 8 on both sat and sun night seated people who came in after us. I watched as she let 5 families go ahead of us. Finally I went up and she claimed she called our name and even went walking around in the restaurant. I found that funny because she lied, didn't look us in the eye. Her response was very snobbish. In the time we got seated, I noticed how she was super extra nice to her race, and she didn't take well to us Native Americans. I observed her actions and brought it to my spouses attention. It was obvious how her manners were towards Hispanics verses the treatment towards Native Americans, rude. I'm not one to jump to conclusions, but this woman should not be allowed to host if she has difficulty towards Native Americans. Especially if it's a Santa Ana Pueblo Casino. Other than the racial experience, the food was great! That's why we went back the second night, and there she was, same attitude. Conclusions were right. She did it again. Please have a discussion with the older Hispanic hostess as the Casino has many diversity to bring in business. And I know these people who got seated with top priority and treated with great privilege, didn't have a reservation.... As I was standing close enough to hear each one ask while she said there's a 20 min wait and took each individuals name. #racist

Just finished a delightful dinner. I had an incredible chicken pot pie - flaky crust with lots of lean chicken, carrots, peas, and potatoes. Terrific service! Great prices with huge portions. We will definitely be returning. Thanks!

This place was amazing from the time we came in till the time we left. Our server Steven was great! There was nine of us and he went above and beyond to make our experience great. He was very attentive,polite and very helpful with anything we needed. The food was awesome. Very tastey and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!

Good food for the price if you like New Mexico style meals. Plenty of TVs to enjoy your games of choice, decent size bar with decent prizes drinks, and spacious seating where your not on top of another table. Caution some of the chilis/spices can be hot!

Great food at a reasonable price! Love to stop bn in when at santa ana star.