While officials said this rebranding would better serve the Cypress area, the restaurant’s New York- and Chicago-style pizzas remain on the menu. 832-220-6662. www.riolindogrill.com
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The Original New York & Chicago Pizza Co. rebrands as new Mexican restaurant in Cypress
The restaurant now features both Tex-Mex cuisine and pizza on the menu. (Courtesy Rio Lindo Mexican Grill)
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Officials with The Original New York & Chicago Pizza Co. announced Jan. 2 a new venture at 27200 Hwy. 290, Ste. 160, Cypress. Rio Lindo Mexican Grill is now open, serving fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, nachos and other Tex-Mex dishes.
While officials said this rebranding would better serve the Cypress area, the restaurant’s New York- and Chicago-style pizzas remain on the menu. 832-220-6662. www.riolindogrill.com
While officials said this rebranding would better serve the Cypress area, the restaurant’s New York- and Chicago-style pizzas remain on the menu. 832-220-6662. www.riolindogrill.com
By Danica Lloyd
Danica joined Community Impact Newspaper as a Cy-Fair reporter in May 2016 after graduating with a journalism degree from Union University in Jackson, Tennessee. She became editor of the Cy-Fair edition in March 2020 and continues to cover education, local government, business, demographic trends, real estate development and nonprofits.
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