Located conveniently in the heart of downtown Baltimore, Rio- Pep offers the finest Spanish Cuisine in the area. Enjoy the exotic and authentic flavors of Tin-openers Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine with the perfect wine to compliment it. Feel free to stop by or call ahead at 410-539-4675.
Hi there!
Rate this business!
First-classBetter than mostAbout what I expectedNot the worst...Disappointing
Click to Rate

Reviews

N
newnotriche

01/03/2011

Provided by YP.com
Thumbs downs!

For the price, I was expecting much better. The only flavoring they seemed to use was alcohol. Even the alcohol (sangria) had extra alcohol. Get your customers buzzed enough, and they will think anything tastes good.



What's worse, everything seemed from frozen or out of a can. Nothing seemed from fresh ingredients. Even the dessert (famed pine nut role) seemed mass produced - not made on premises or at a local bakery. It had that preservative after-taste.



In addition, it was crowded and noisy; which is not unexpected for a NYE. Service was OK, but everything was very tight. Waiters whizzing by made me dizzy. And the acoustics were horrible. They even prepared dishes on a cart, blocking the front entrance of the dining room. The atmosphere would have been great, if it was half-full.



It was not at all worth the $104 for two. Do yourself a favor, go to Tapas Teatro, a few blocks north for a far better dining experience from Spain. Another great choice is The Helmand, only a short walk away, or down to Ban Thai. All 3 have great food, atmosphere, and moderate prices.

More Business Info

Excellent fresh food & services

Hours
Regular Hours
Mon - Wed:
Thu - Fri:
Sat:
Sun:
Services/Products
  • Chef's Specials
  • Reservations Recommended
  • Banquets & Catering
  • Authentic Spanish Cuisine
  • Wine
  • String Beans Sauteed With Almonds.
  • Solomillo A LA Parrilla
  • Seafood
  • Juice
  • Veal
  • Black Bean Soup Flavored With FINO Sherry.
  • Tortillas
  • Tossed Salad With Spanish Olives and Vinaigrette Sauce.
  • Salads
  • Legumbres Vegetables A LA Carte
  • Chicken Menus
  • Beef Tournedos in Sherry Sauce With Mushrooms.
  • Mejillones En Salsa Verde
  • Dinner Menus
  • Entremeses Appetizers
  • Salmon
  • Fish & Seafood Menus
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Veal Kidneys in Sherry Sauce With Saffron Rice.
  • Soup
  • Caramel Custard.
  • Steaks
  • Soups & Salads
  • Minute Steak Maitre D'Hotel With Bearnaise Sauce.
  • European Menus
  • Ensaladas Salads
  • Chicken
  • Home Style Sauteed Mushrooms.
  • Broiled Fillet of Beef Tenderloin With Bearnaise Sauce.
  • and Strawberry.
  • Appetizers
  • Baked Alaska With Fruits (Two Orders Minimum)
  • International Food
  • Desserts
  • Sopas Soups
  • Whole Roasted Baby Chicken Served in Its Natural Juices.
  • Filete de Lenguado Alcazar
  • Seafood Bisque Flavored With Brandy de Jerez.
  • Ribs
  • Sauteed Spinach With Pinenuts and Golden Grapes.
  • Lamb
  • Veal KIDN
  • Crab
  • Served With Saffron Rice.
  • Hearts of Artichoke Sauteed With Cured Ham.
  • Mediterranean Menus
  • Broiled Veal Chops With Black Truffle Sauce and Wild Rice.
  • Ice Cream: Vanilla
  • Ensemble of Mediterranean Shellfish in Sherry-Infused Seafood Sauce.
  • Hearts of Artichoke With Hollandaise Sauce.
  • Spanish Prawns in Curry Sauce
  • Gourmet Foods
  • Chocolate Roll With Whipped Cream Filling.
  • Onion Soup.
  • Served With White Rice.
  • Steak
  • Chocolate
  • Postres Desserts
  • Chops
  • Escalope of Veal With Ham and Swiss Cheese.
  • Lunch
  • Sirloin
  • Beans
  • Extensive Wine List
  • Zarzuela de Mariscos Costa Brava
  • Mediterranean Seafood Cocktail With Fres
  • Duck
  • Gluten Free Foods
  • Chocolate Mousse.
  • Spanish Asparagus With Hollandaise Sauce.
  • Fresh Dover Sole Sauteed With Spinach and Mushrooms.
Payment method
discover, master card, check, carte blanche, diners club
Neighborhoods
Central Baltimore, Downtown Baltimore
Categories
Spanish Restaurants, Restaurants
Other Information

Cuisines: Continental, Spanish, European

Good For Groups: Yes

Provided by