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La Vecina, Newport, RI

La Vecina

4.4
4.4
180 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
22:00
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Lively
  • Child-friendly
Legit Mexican fare. No joke. Chef Mariana Gonzalez celebrates her family’s generational recipes and shares them with you. Sounds yum…and don’t worry, the drinks are just as good.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
  • Phone number
    (401) 324-5160
  • Website
    https://lavecinataqueria.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    24 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
  • Area
    Newport
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

Tacos

  • Pastor Pork

    avocado-salsa verde, pineapple/onion/cilantro

    • Pollo a la Salsa Verde

      tomatillo salsa verde, crema, queso fresco, cilantro, onion

      • Street Corn Style Squash & Mushrooms

        lime aioli, cotija, aleppo chili, fresh lime

        • Local Fish

          mango salsa, pickled jalapeños, radishes

          • Marinated Shrimp

            chili marinade, jicama/red onion, charred scallion aioli

            • Guajillo Braised Short Rib

              cucumber pico de gallo, jalapeños, guajillo salsa

              Antojitos

              • Tamales Verdes

                salsa verde, chicken, cilantro, queso fresco

                • Kale & Cotija Tamales

                  guajillo salsa, cotija, crema, chives

                  • Shrimp Aquachile

                    green spicy ceviche, cucumbers, radishes, red onions, chips

                    • Trio de Salsas with Chips

                      cucumber pico, avocado/salsa verde, guajillo salsa

                      • Spicy Peanuts

                        Dulce

                        • Tres Leches

                          vanilla cake, three milks, whipped cream

                          • Tamales Dulce

                            pineapple filling, crema dulce

                            Cócteles de la Casa

                            • Margarita del DiabloUS$12.00

                              tequila blanco, lime, cabernet sauvignon

                              • HarlotUS$12.00

                                tequila reposado, Aperol, Crème de Framboise, jalapeño, lime

                                • PalomaUS$12.00

                                  tequila reposado, grapefruit, agave, lime, tuxedo salt rim

                                  • Peach AffairUS$12.00

                                    mezcal, triple sec, crème de peche, lime, polyrhachis vicina garnish

                                    • MezcalitaUS$12.00

                                      mezcal, pineapple, mint, lime, amarena cherry, elderflower, aquafaba

                                      • BarracudaUS$10.00

                                        pale lager, clamato, lime, worcestershire, pico de lemon/sal de gusano rim

                                        • SangriaUS$10.00

                                          vino rosso, limoncello, fruit, citrus

                                          Cervezas

                                          • Foolproof Ocean State Lager RIUS$6.00

                                            • Oxbow “Luppolo” Italian pilsner MEUS$9.00

                                              • Birra Baladin “Isaac” white ale Parma ITUS$14.00

                                                • Oxbow “Farmhouse” wheat ale MEUS$9.00

                                                  • Birra Baladin “Wayan” aromatic saison Parma ITUS$14.00

                                                    • Proclamation “Derivative” pale ale RIUS$10.00

                                                      • Wash Ashore “Maya Mae” IPA RIUS$8.00

                                                        • Grey Sail “Captain’s Daughter” double IPA RIUS$10.00

                                                          • Ragged Island Brewing Company “Beach Day” IPA, RIUS$10.00

                                                            • Downeast Cider “Original Blend” Cider MAUS$7.00

                                                              • Amstel Light

                                                                • Bud Light

                                                                  • Coors Light

                                                                    • Miller Lite

                                                                      • Budweiser

                                                                        • Corona

                                                                          • Heineken

                                                                            • Stella Artois

                                                                              De Barril (Draughts)

                                                                              • Peroni European pale lager, Rome ITUS$6.00

                                                                                • Harpoon Black IPA, Boston MAUS$6.00

                                                                                  • Newport Craft “Rhode Trip” IPA, Newport RIUS$7.00

                                                                                    • Maine Beer Co, Rotating Pale Ale, Freeport, MEUS$10.00

                                                                                      Last updated: 16 November 2021

                                                                                      What 180 people are saying

                                                                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                      4.4
                                                                                      4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                      • 4.4Food
                                                                                      • 4.4Service
                                                                                      • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                      • 4.4Value

                                                                                      Noise • Moderate

                                                                                      Loved For

                                                                                      • Newport County

                                                                                        Child-friendly

                                                                                      • Newport County

                                                                                        Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                      Review summary

                                                                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                      La Vecina offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and standout service. Known for "the best salsa and chips in the Northeast," this restaurant delights with unique margaritas and diverse menu items like shrimp tacos and sweet potato tacos. Notably, they excel in creating memorable celebrations, ensuring guests feel appreciated and welcomed.

                                                                                      180 Reviews

                                                                                      1. Sam

                                                                                        Toronto

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        3.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 3
                                                                                        2. Food 2
                                                                                        3. Service 1
                                                                                        4. Ambience 4
                                                                                        Wife and I came from Canada to enjoy some tacos everything looked great on reviews online! Came in, server was very cold, just wanted to get on with it. Mentioned since it's our first time people that come in get chips with guac, salsa and queso. We said great! Didn't realize it was $12 for guac? Didn't even think we were going to get charged for it. Cocktail tasted like medicine, tacos were okay, not much to say there normal tacos.

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                                                                                      2. Aimes10

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        24 reviews

                                                                                        vip
                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        24 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Excellent food as always! We had a great time, the service was on point and just as expected.

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                                                                                      3. Donna

                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                        37 reviews

                                                                                        vip
                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        37 reviews

                                                                                        Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 4
                                                                                        3. Service 4
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Casual, fun local spot to enjoy solid Mexican food. Good menu selections including small plates, dips/sauces, salads, soft tacos and larger big plates. Standouts were the Pastor Marinated Octopus (small plate but served on enough arugula to make it a nice side salad), tacos (shrimp, chicken, squash & mushroom) and daily tamales special, although the sauce was a bit heavy on lime (and we like lime). Large margarita drink menu and a bar with anything you like. Side spinach salad was fresh but ingredients were on the wet side which made it somewhat soggy. I had the dressing on the side so it was very noticeable. A good neighborhood spot for dinner before going to Jane Pikens theatre across the park.

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                                                                                      4. Shelley

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 16 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great food great waitress. Will definitely come again

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                                                                                      5. Julia

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        1 review

                                                                                        Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great dinner! Cool vibes! Our waitress Abbie was great and the host at the front was also very helpful!

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                                                                                      6. Gregory

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        10 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 9 November 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Food was wonderful as was the service. Unfortunately we were seated at a table next to the entrance so there was a lot of foot traffic next to our table and it was also Restaurant Week which added to the foot traffic. The noise level was high as well but the food and service were exemplary! I highly recommend this establishment!

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                                                                                      7. Margaret

                                                                                        New York City

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        3 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 24 October 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Our server Adrienne was great! Enjoyed everything including those blood orange Margaritas!

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                                                                                      8. Ann

                                                                                        Greater Boston

                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                        4.0

                                                                                        11 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 19 October 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 4
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 2
                                                                                        4. Ambience 3
                                                                                        Really good Mexican food here. Excellent chips and salsa. I had a great spinach saland and loved all the tacos we got-- mushroom, sweet potato, fried fish. My daughter had the quesadillas and loved them.

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                                                                                      9. Dwayne

                                                                                        Atlanta Metro

                                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        16 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 7 October 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        Great experience on all fronts. Matt, the bartender, was also our server. He was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and attentive despite his other duties. Mezcal was sublime, apps were on point, entrees were plenty and flavorful, enjoyed in a fresh space with lively atmosphere.

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                                                                                      10. Lisa

                                                                                        New Orleans

                                                                                        56 reviews

                                                                                        5.0

                                                                                        56 reviews

                                                                                        Dined on 2 October 2024

                                                                                        1. Overall 5
                                                                                        2. Food 5
                                                                                        3. Service 5
                                                                                        4. Ambience 5
                                                                                        The menu has good choices—-the Enchiladas Suizas are delicious! The Margaritas are excellent!

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                                                                                      FAQs

                                                                                      La Vecina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 324-5160.

                                                                                      La Vecina is rated 4.4 stars by 180 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                      Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                                      Make a booking

                                                                                      2 people
                                                                                      22:00
                                                                                      Booked 6 times today

                                                                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                      Google Map for La Vecina

                                                                                      24 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840

                                                                                      Additional information

                                                                                      • Area
                                                                                        Newport
                                                                                      • Hours of Operation
                                                                                        Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:00 Sun 11:30–21:00
                                                                                      • Price
                                                                                        $30 and under
                                                                                      • Cuisines
                                                                                        Mexican
                                                                                      • Dining style
                                                                                        Casual Dining
                                                                                      • Dress code
                                                                                        Casual Dress
                                                                                      • Parking details
                                                                                        Street Parking
                                                                                      • Payment Options
                                                                                        AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                      • Additional
                                                                                        Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wine
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