Cafe Rio set to open doors

COEUR d'ALENE - Cafe Rio Mexican Grill will open its doors in Coeur d'Alene on March 28, marking the company's sixth Idaho location.

"Once those doors open at 10:30 a.m. at 560 W. Kathleen Avenue, the smell of fresh-made tortillas, fresh salsa and sweet pork barbacoa will fill the air," according to a press release.

A ribbon-cutting is set for 10 a.m. opening day.

"Continual expansion in Idaho is very exciting for us" states Bob Baker, president and CFO of Cafe Rio Mexican Grill. "We love Idaho, this is our sixth location and we've received amazing support from our customers and the local community. We are looking forward to being a member of the Coeur d'Alene community."

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill was recently voted the No. 1 Quick Service Restaurant in the Nation for 2011, for the second year in a row, through the Sandelman and Associates' Quick-Track Award.

The Coeur d'Alene location will bring the restaurant count to 49 total locations nationwide.

The restaurant is planning to host community events, youth fundraisers, a blood drive and an appearance by the Snake Pit Derby Dames.

Cafe Rio Mexican Grill, Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializes in made from scratch Mexican cuisine.