A couple of weeks ago I put together a Mexican fiesta of sorts. I’d been really wanting some Cafe Rio and rather than going out to get it, I decided to make it all from scratch.. because that’s easier than jumping in the car right? We had the works and it was DELICIOUS! If you have never had Cafe Rio’s soup, you HAVE to try my Copycat Cafe Rio Tortilla Soup recipe. It’s AMAZING! So flavorful and so delicious. We also had Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken, Copycat Cafe Rio Guacamole and Pico De Gallo It was an all out Mexican feast including my Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork, Copycat Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice and of course my Copycat Cafe Rio Tomatillo Dressing! I wish I could have invited you all because it was so tasty I thought for sure I was at the restaurant. Plus I had lots of leftovers (which I never have when I eat there sadly!). With all the key components, it only made sense to have salads at some point too right?
If you’re a local, I’ll be teaching a class at the Pinners Conference on ‘Copycat Favorites’. If you’re free Friday November 7th @ 1:30 come to my class at the South Towne Expo Center and taste a couple of yummy recipes from your favorite restaurants that you can make right at home! Register here & use the code ‘triedandtasty’ for $5 off! Not only would it be great to grub together, I’d love to meet you! Hope to see you there!
Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Salad
Ingredients
- 6 flour tortillas
- Copycat Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice*
- 1 15 oz. can black or pinto beans, of choice
- Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork*
- 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 c. shredded lettuce
- Copycat Cafe Rio Guacamole*
- Pico de Gallo
- Copycat Cafe Rio Tomatillo Dressing*
- Baked or fried tortilla strips
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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In a bowl, place a warm tortilla (if you want to be really authentic, you can melt a tbsp. of cheddar cheese on top of your tortilla before layering with your toppings). Top with rice, beans, meat, and cheese.
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Place under a broiler to melt cheese (approx. three minutes).
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Top with lettuce, guacamole, and pico de gallo. Finish off with a small handful of tortilla strips and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve with your tomatillo dressing.
Recipe Notes
These are also wonderful made with my Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken!
Want to see my other Cafe Rio Copycat recipes? Check them out here:
Copycat Cafe Rio Tortilla Soup // Tried and Tasty
Copycat Cafe Rio Guacamole // Tried and Tasty
Copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork // Tried and Tasty
Copycat Cafe Rio Tomatillo Dressing // Tried and Tasty
Copycat Cafe Rio Cilantro Lime Rice // Tried and Tasty
Copycat Cafe Rio Chicken // Tried and Tasty
I want some so bad! This is our favorite salad, although I am too lazy to make it at home, haha!
Yvonne
Ha! It’s so delicious, and although it is easier to go out – it’s so fun to make it at home too!!
I’ve never heard of Cafe Rio before, but this sure looks amazing! I’m so excited to give some of these recipes a go, especially this sweet pork salad – yummm!
Yvonne
I’m so surprised at how many have never heard of Cafe Rio! It’s so delicious!!!
This looks amazing! I just love that sweet tomatillo cilantro ranch they use and I can’t wait to try it with your sweet pork to make this yummy salad!!
Yvonne
I LOVE the dressing.. I always want extra!! Thanks for stopping by Aimee!
I have never heard of this restaurant, but it doesn’t matter because now I can just create it here at home! Your beautiful pics are making me drool. :-)
Yvonne
Never heard of it?!? You would LOVE it! My recipes are the next best thing ;)
I have never eaten at a Cafe Rio before, but this pork salad sure does look delicious! Might have to give this one a go soon… :)
Yvonne
Oh, man, Cafe Rio is WONDERFUL! Since you can’t have the original, these recipes will be perfect for you!
So fantastic! I am a huge fan of Cafe Rio myself, so I will be checking out all of your copy cat recipes, because let’s face it…I eat there way too much! Yum!
Yvonne
Awesome! I too LOVE Cafe Rio! Love, love, LOVE it! The best part about it, I can have extra sour cream and guac and don’t have to pay a fortune – haha!
I sure see a lot of goodness going on here! I can’t wait to try a few of these recipes.
Yvonne
Soooo much goodness!