We finally visited Grand Rodeo last Friday and were very impressed. Finding a decent place to eat on a Friday night has become a challenge, so we decided to take a chance, since we knew they had a vegetarian menu. Grand Rodeo has locations all over town, but we visited the Wickliffe restaurant. We immediately noticed how nice and friendly the staff were, and the decor was bright and cheery. It looked like a fantastic family restaurant, but it could also be a fun nightspot, since they have entertainment on Saturday nights.
As soon as we sat down, we were given a bowl of warm tortilla chips with salsa. The menu was impressive with several vegetarian choices as well as a wide variety for meat eaters. The prices were all reasonable and our dinners were only $7.49 each!
The food arrived quickly and the portion sizes were huge. I ordered a combo that included a chalupa, a bean burrito, and a cheese quesadilla. It was the most amazing burrito I have ever had and it was covered with a zesty sauce that was to die for. The chalupa was loaded with refried beans and an addictive guacamole salad that I have not stopped thinking about. The quesadilla was amazing, but way too much for me to eat. My husband ordered a combo that included a vegetarian quesadilla that was filled with cheese, onions, mushrooms, and tomatoes, as well as an order of refried beans and that amazing guacamole salad. The quesadilla was perfectly prepared, light, crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside and everything was delicious. Our server was very friendly and attentive and the host asked us if this was our first visit and what we thought of the place. We replied that it was and that we would definitely be back soon. Actually, a vegetarian combo might make an interesting Sunday dinner. What do you think?
We did not find an official webpage for Grand Rodeo, but a local website has created a page for the Wickliffe location that includes their menu. They have locations in Wickliffe, Mayfield, Bainbridge, Mentor, Bay Village, Niles, Strongsville, and Stow. Even though they have several locations, Grand Rodeo is a family owned business, not a large chain.
There are more area restaurants listed on my Cleveland Dining page, too.
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There is another local small family-owned chain of Mexican restaurants called Cozumel.
I can't quite decide whether Cozumel or Grand Rodeo is better.
They're both better than Luchita's though, which I think is over-rated.
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