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Rio Rita
(Now Closed)Bar and Coffee Shop$$$$
Austin
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Austin ChronicleFebruary 5, 2013A daytime coffee shop evolves into a comfortable bar after dark, offering fabulous drinks and a party-garage vibe. The Bloody Mary – deliciously pickled, rimmed with Creole seasoning – is a must.
Victoria TinsmanAugust 14, 2013Jalapeño infused vodka Bloody Mary is amazing! it'll burn your mouth off and have you sweating-Cool it down with a Leveler. 1 shot espresso with Chocolate syrup plus a Guinness in a pint glass. heaven
Social News NetworkJune 8, 2012Embodies grungy, chic vibe of East Sixth. Quiet, dark. I went when it was raining and sat outside. Not necessarily best for studying due to the dark lighting, but a great place to chill. Laid back.
Katie FolgerJune 8, 2012Embodies grungy, chic vibe of East Sixth. Quiet, dark. I went when it was raining and sat outside. Not necessarily best for studying due to the dark lighting, but a great place to chill. Laid back.
Austin 360March 29, 2012Coffeehouse by day and moody lounge by night, Rio Rita has a jukebox filled with ’80s hipster hits, comfy couches and Wi-Fi. We recommend the Bloody Mary with one of the infused vodkas.
Mark Neurohr-PierpaoliJuly 23, 2016It's the brews: strong coffee in the morning, local craft beer at night. Can't beat that.
Best Bloody Mary in Austin. Can't go wrong with any of their infused vodkas.
New location reestablishes it's old school neighborhood bar status and vibe. Love it
B WNovember 23, 2014Infused liquor cocktails are pretty good for the price. Very casual. Good place to grab a drink earlier in the evening. Authentic neighborhood vibe.
Rajesh RamananFebruary 10, 2012Cocktails are the way to go; bloody mary, the "ABC", and the French 75 (by request only) are just delightful. Baristas/bartenders also pull a mean espresso shot or two.
Jeff SmithAugust 4, 2013Dublin Pick Up: Iced coffee mixed with espresso infused whiskey & honey. Great drink but for $9 this is the one & only time for me!
Oskar WildlyMarch 16, 2015Awesome coffee. Kitsch vibes. Great menu. I found these guys on my new Supper app. Get on it;- The Tastes that Make the CityMarch 2, 2015The house bloody mary is the best bloody mary in Austin, which is why it’s on our list of The Tastes That Make the City: Austin. Read more
Hannah SweetsAugust 13, 2013It is sooo hot out! The Mulan (gin, cucumber, watermelon and honey... I lightened up the sweet and is was perfect and refreshing! Xoxo
Erin GDecember 5, 2016Great cocktail options. The Pepper Mule was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try others!
Ginger CourtneyMay 19, 2014Get their iced coffee cocktail and sit outside. So nice! A liitle pricey though, FYI. The coffee drink is $9.
Cameron HendrixApril 8, 2013Order the housemade whiskey + espresso blend neat... If I could buy bottles of this and bring them back to NYC, I would
Laura WichinskyMarch 23, 2013Seriously the best bloody Mary's in all of austin. Habanero vodka is really intense...get some water from the bar too.
Maggie C PerkinsFebruary 1, 2014Another neat coffee shop that changes into its dive bar dress at night, on the East Side. Back patio. Great cocktails.
"Love and a 45" record-player party every Monday night. First three Mondays of the month, bring only 45s, sign up and play 3-at-a-time, in turn. Last Monday of the month, you can bring LPs.
baxter sarahJanuary 6, 2013Spicy Knees cocktail is everything you want and everything you need. It says all the right things at exactly the right time. And it cost almost nothing and you dont know why.- JackMarch 14, 2013Cool atmosphere and nice people! Grab a cold drink and a quick bite to fuel you through your travels.
Kelsey NussbaumJuly 17, 2015Really great Bloody Mary with house-infused vodka, all the perfect topping. Maybe a bit pricey?
Loku AustinJune 2, 2012Try their bloody mary and their infused vodkas. They also serve East Side Pies :) More info:
Tonic MusicMarch 20, 2012A great patio & infuse tons of different vodkas on site. Great bloody mary, cool art & fun DJs.
Make sure you really think about your decision before saying yes to putting the habanero infused vodka into the bloody mary
they sell american spirit cigarettes in case you're like me and all of a sudden start jonesing once you have a cocktail in hand
Spicy knees is the Bee's Knees. And the Mayan mocha is killer.
Anya MascaroMarch 19, 2012The bloody mary is worth the $8 , they throw in banana peppers and it's amazing!
- Social News NetworkJune 29, 2012End your east 6th night here cause they have East Side Pies! Also, peach infused whiskey is amazing.
Y BJanuary 27, 2012You've got to try the spicy knees! The bartenders are laid back and super helpful, too.
Mary Helen McNallyAugust 25, 2011If their specialty cocktails are too sweet for your liking, try an infused liquor with club soda, neat, or straight up on the rocks.
minnieJune 12, 2012just do yourself a favor and get the spicy knees. it'll have you on your knees begging for more.
Ginny HallJune 21, 2012Get the margarita with cantaloupe/serrano infused tequila. You won't regret it!
Underrated East Sixth spot, great back patio to relax with a beer on a hot day.
CultureMap AustinJuly 8, 2011Maybe the reason why the Bloody Marys here are quite literally the bomb is because they're made with habanero tequila.
JoycottApril 16, 2014Earth Day is a great day for some booze. 5% of your total check goes to support eco-friendly causes.
Anything with Aaron's infusions is great. The serrano and pineapple infused cachaca is my favorite.
Espresso infused Irish whiskey on the rocks is delicious and simple.
their hot toddy is out of this world. they use the aforementioned clove infused bourbon and do everything else perfectly. delicious.
Any cocktail you get is a winner. But I'm a Spicy Knees fan
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–2:00 AM
(512) 478-3934
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