Order the Margarita. Seriously, Just Do It.
I-10 Frontage · Beaumont · Tex-Mex · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · July 7, 2026
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The wine list at Cafe Del Rio is four lines long — and all four lines say the same thing: Copper Ridge. This is a bulk grocery store brand that retails for around $5 a bottle, and it's the entire wine program. If you came here for wine, you took a wrong turn.
There is no selection to dive into. Copper Ridge White Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet are your four options — a complete set of the most generic, mass-produced varietals imaginable, all from the same bottom-shelf California producer. No regions of interest, no small producers, no surprises. This list wasn't curated; it was filled in on a form and forgotten. The good news: nobody is coming to Cafe Del Rio for the wine, and at least the food menu gives you something to be excited about.
All four wines are available by the glass, which technically means you have options — in the same way that a vending machine has options. There's no rotation, no seasonal picks, and no indication that anyone has thought about the by-the-glass program since the restaurant opened. Pour accordingly, and set your expectations lower.
Copper Ridge Cabernet — Unknown
If you're committed to ordering wine here, the Cabernet is the least offensive choice — it's got enough body to hold up to fajitas without completely disappearing. That's the bar. It clears it, barely.
Copper Ridge Chardonnay
Nobody orders the Chardonnay at a Tex-Mex spot, which honestly isn't a tragedy here, but if you're splitting chips and queso and want something cold and inoffensive, it technically does the job. Low expectations required.
Copper Ridge White Zinfandel
White Zin in 2024. That's all we have to say. This sweet, blush nothing is a relic, and at restaurant markup on a $5 bottle, you're paying real money for a wine that peaked at a 1998 Applebee's.
Copper Ridge Cabernet + Fajitas
The Cabernet's straightforward fruit at least mirrors the char on the fajita meat without fighting it. It's not a pairing worth writing home about, but in a list this thin, it's your best bet for something that won't actively clash with your food.
The Bottom Line
Cafe Del Rio is a genuinely fun Tex-Mex spot — just order a margarita and call it a night. The wine list is an afterthought dressed up as an option, and no one at this table should be fooled by it.
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