Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

Name: Viva Mexico Cantina Grill
Address: 129 Washington St, Providence, RI, United States, 02903
Telephone: (401) 369-7974
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

44 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Good for groups

From a family Food truck in the 90s. To the oldest Mexican Restaurant in Rhode Island. The hospitality and authentic flavors of Mexico are behind everything we do at Viva Mexico. Presently, two fully operated family restaurants. The Ruiz family welcomes everyone to there home and family recipes with open arms. Viva Mexico Cantina Grill is Providence, Rhode Island's huge premiere dining destination for quality Poblano mexican cuisine sits 150 guest. The flavors and aromas truly come alive at our restaurants, with only the freshest ingredients selected for our guests.

Chef Ruiz and his family carefully crafted the menu with Poblano recipes both new and old, time tested traditional favorites alongside exciting new selections. Each dish reflects the rich, authentic style our kitchen has become known for, served with a level of hospitality and ambiance that is simply unmatched on the East Coast!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:30–15:00 Mon–Wed 15:00–21:30 Thu, Fri 15:00–01:00 Sat 15:00–02:00 Sun 15:00–20:30
Phone number
(401) 369-7974
Website
https://www.vivamexicocantinagrill.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Jose Ruiz

Location
129 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
Area
Providence
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Rhode Island
Child-friendly
Rhode Island
Healthy
Providence County
Child-friendly
Providence County
Healthy
Providence County
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Viva Mexico Cantina Grill is a delightful spot serving "incredible and consistently delicious" Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "friendly service" and "authentic family recipes." The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by welcoming hosts and attentive staff. Don't miss the Mole sauce and "amazing shrimp tacos," though some find prices a bit high.

44 Reviews

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tanya
Greater Boston
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and quick service. Great place to go when you have a show to get to at PPAC
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Nancy
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was great and the service was excellent! They helped us have a wonderful birthday celebration!
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Jae
Rhode Island
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, efficient, attentive staff. Fresh delicious food. The shrimp tacos are the best I have ever had! We also love the street corn to share as a side dish.
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Dean
VIP
Greater Boston
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time dining here in over a year. Felt like visiting an old friend ! We were delighted to see the owner, Jose who greeted us warmly at the door and seated us at our favorite window table. It's a great location to watch people passing by on Washington Street. We talked with Jose for a bit and he commented that he is always learning new recipes and continuously evolves the menu to offer his guests the very best quality experience. We wholeheartedly agree! This experience was exceptional! We started with perfectly blended Margaritas using fresh juices and an order of chips and beans with spicy, green and red salsas. Jose generously offered us a bowl of delectable grilled sweet corn with spices, topped with cheese and drizzled with crema and crisp slices of radish. We scooped up some of the corn with our tortilla chips and saved the rest to top our entrees. My husband chose a crispy Carnitas filled Chimichanga for his entree and I had my usual Mole Enchiladas stuffed with tender chicken, topped with a rich, dark, spicy Mole sauce and a side of fluffy seasoned rice. We sampled each others entrees and both were perfection! Beautiful comforting atmosphere, great mix of lively music and outstanding service by Jose himself assisted by his excellent floor staff, a great bartender and kitchen crew that really has it goin' on! We need to visit more often! If you you are new to this restaurant or have not visited in a while, do yourself a favor and visit.
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Richard
Dublin
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Expensive for the (small) amount of food you get. They gave me 3 little tortillas with my fajitas, and I’ve never seen an order of fajitas so small. The margaritas were so weak and overpriced. They charge you for chips and salsa, which usually comes free at Mexican restaurants.
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Vikram
Pittsburgh
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Alan was our main guy last night and he was excellent!!!
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VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! Welcoming host seated us promptly, Our waiter (Jose R.) was very sweet and attentive! Food was incredible. We had the Chips Rancheros, Birra Tacos, Fish tacos, Chimichanga, and a Guava margarita. We will definitely go back!
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Stacy
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 17 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great flavored drinks and food. Good serving size.
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Lynne
Greater Boston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great Margarita! Not happy with the chips/salsa/guac - very pricy at almost $15 and very little of it. Birria tacos were good but nothing comes with them (like rice).
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OpenTable Diner
Rhode Island
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Hands down the Best Mexican in New England! Family recipes, Owner came by to check up on us! I’ll be back for sure!
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FAQs

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 369-7974.

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

23 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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129 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Providence
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:30–15:00 Mon–Wed 15:00–21:30 Thu, Fri 15:00–01:00 Sat 15:00–02:00 Sun 15:00–20:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jose Ruiz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.vivamexicocantinagrill.com/
Phone number
(401) 369-7974

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

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What 44 people are saying

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