Rio Bravo, a new restaurant serving street tacos, has opened in North Bend. Owner Broc Thomson serves authentic, traditional and New Mexican specialties, inspired by his childhood in Las Vegas and with Southwest-style cooking.

Thomson, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America and a chef for 37 years, is a familiar face in the Valley. He was the head chef at the North Bend Bar and Grill until earlier this year when he left to open Rio Bravo.

He plans to expand the restaurant’s outdoor area, with a fire pit and beer garden.

The restaurant is located at 247 East North Bend Way, North Bend. For information, call (425) 888-1655.