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Photo by Lora Arciniega Winai “Win” Intanin add holding his Thank You Award from Legion Post 142

Mrs. Rio’s And Thai Kitchen



Mrs. Rios & Thai Kitchen, located at 218 Main St., is a local gem where the aromas from the kitchen immediately greet patrons and tempt them to order quickly. The restaurant has served locals and tourists for several years with a surprisingly wide variety of offerings that span continents.


Thanks to front man Winai “Win” Intanin and his crew, the kitchen delivers delicious Thai staples, favorite Mexican dishes, and American classics like cheeseburgers.


Win, originally from Thailand, moved to San Luis in 2019 after his longtime friend Vicente, the son of Mrs. Rios, encouraged him to work at the restaurant. Soon after, Win started serving his homeland favorites, and the establishment was formally renamed Mrs. Rios & Thai Kitchen in 2019.


When diners walk in, they are immediately greeted by Win and quickly handed a menu. The service is fast and the food is served piping hot. The restaurant is also known for its delectable, in-house made Thai iced tea, alongside a robust menu of beer, wine, cocktails, and sake.


The menu is affordable, with most items priced between $10 and $15—a fact reflected in the restaurant’s 4.6-star rating on Yelp and a 4.5 rating on Google reviews.


Win recommends several popular Thai dishes, including Basil, which is a choice of meat stir-fried with garlic, bell peppers, onion, carrots, and basil sauce. Another favorite is Pad See-Ew, featuring fat rice noodles stir-fried with a choice of meat, egg, carrot, and broccoli in a sweet dark soy sauce. He also recommends Pad Kee-Mao, which uses fat rice noodles stir-fried with a choice of meat, egg, onion, pepper, carrot, and basil leaves in a basil sauce.


If you’re in the mood for Mexican fare, some of the most popular items are the enchilada plate, chile relleno plate, and the combination plate, all recommended by Win.


Recently Win was presented a “Thank You Award” by the American Legion Post 142 in San Luis, in recognition for his hard work and outstanding dedication to veterans, a recognition Win is very proud of. The award emphasizes Win’s time and efforts and a deep appreciation from the Veterans in San Luis.


A kids menu is also available. Mrs. Rios & Thai Kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and can be reached at (719) 672-0211.

Photo by E. Wilde Mrs. Rio’s and Thai Kitchen Store front in San Luis, CO

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