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    4.0 (17 reviews)

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    Andrea B.

    I was so excited about vegan nachos. They are hard to come by. But I was so disappointed, the queso was sweet and the chips tasted funny, I am assuming it's the oil they use. In addition, it had a burnt flavor to it. Guac was bland, but I did like the pico de gallo. We were the only ones dining upstairs mid afternoon, but our wait staff was no where to be found. Overall a disappointing experience.

    Anju P.

    This is a Mexican restaurant inside Plant City. We need to place an online order if we opt to do a pick up. They also have a fine dining area that looks super nice. But we opted for pick up and had a nachos and rice and beans. Everything tasted good, but the chips in nachos were super crispy and didn't blend well with the other toppings.

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    Tahsin L.

    The food at Besina was 10/10 delicious! And it's vegan?! Plant City has several great plant-based options. For sit down, we got to pick between 3 or 4 options and decided on Besina. It had its own specific seating area outside. The waterfront views and downtown vibes in their outdoor seating area are fantastic. My husband and I ordered the Tlayuda to share. It was enough food for the two of us. Looking around at the other tables as well, the portions here are huge! The Tlayuda was a pizza with a crispy tortilla for a base. It had a saucy jackfruit as the main topping. It was flavorful and juicy. The avocados and cashew crema were also very tasty toppings. This dish was such a fun concept, and a hit for both of us. The churros were good, but the chocolate sauce that came with it was the real star! I haven't had a vegan version of this before so I was super excited for it. It did not disappoint. The tiramisu donut however was not what I was hoping for. It was a cream filled donut. It didn't taste like a tiramisu to me so I wasn't a fan. It was decent for a donut though! The churro latte was fantastic. I thought it was overpriced at first, but the drink was HUGE! I got it with pistachio milk, which I've never had before, and I highly recommend it. I really wish I lived closer to here because this place would be my go-to so quick! Highly recommend visiting Plant City and Besina. Especially if you're vegetarian or vegan but even if you're not! I traveled from Boston and honestly it's so worth it. Make the trip!

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    Kick ass! This was yummy and amazing. The vibe of the restaurant is modern yet very comfortable. Not pretentious at all. We had the Tyaluda app (a yummy Mexican style pizza but on a tortilla). This was both of our favorite item. Perfect and was easily a meal on its own. My BF had the chili rellonos for his main - 2 stuffed poblanos. It was delicious and a very generous portion. I had the salad and it was fresh, yummy and HUGE. We took half of everything home for dinner. Amazing value. He had a classic margarita and I had the cardamargarita. Both were very good but his was awesome. A perfect margarita. We did Churros for dessert. They came with a chocolate dipping sauce and a vanilla. These were very yummy but the center was a little moist still. Yummy all the same but not exactly like the classic churro. Overall we LOVED it here and will definitely be back. Service was great. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Great job Plant City!

    I'm a huge Matthew Kenney fan; have eaten at at least a dozen or so of his restaurants or collaborations so I was really excited to try, but the food fell really flat. I'm wondering if they had an off day or something because I have never had a bad experience at a Matthew Kenney restaurant. The service was great. Our server was awesome, though I do think she should have called the bartender out for making a 60% full martini. I used to be a bartender and I never would have served someone just over half a drink, especially when they're paying ~$20 for it. If I didn't put enough in the shaker, I would do the right thing and make it again. The nachos were excellent. This and the interior design are why I'm giving 3 stars (and because it pains me to diss a vegan business). The chorizo tacos were a bit soggy and tasted overwhelmingly like black licorice. I couldn't have more than two bites. I took the rest home where more people tried it, agreed, and they ended up in the trash. I have sent food back 1-2 times in my life and wish I did this time. The burrito was just okay, a little bland. The dorados tacos were also just okay. I had planned on ordering the ice cream but chose not to after trying the food. I still got to try it when our table ordered an affogato and I was glad I didn't order it--the ice cream tasted like the lowest quality vegan vanilla ice cream you can get at any supermarket. All of the food had an amazing presentation. Overall I was disappointed. I will eat any vegan food but even I found it to be inedible.

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    Dawn S.

    Besina has delicious, plant-based Mexican-inspired cuisine in a beautiful setting by the river. They are one of three full service restaurants in the all-vegan food hall called Plant City, a project by celebrity chef Matthew Kenney. We enjoyed everything from the food to the al fresco dining to the decor.

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    Loved this vegan place! Food and atmosphere were great! I need to go back and try the other places in plant city.

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    Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill - Enchiladas de Mole

    Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill

    3.5(403 reviews)
    0.6 miDownCity
    $$

    Excelente la comida, muy sana y sabrosa y también excelente servicio, rápido y amigable…read more The food was excellent; very healthy and delicious. The service was fast and friendly.

    First off, the good: Ethan our server was very sweet…read moreThe food was DELICIOUS (carnitas quesadilla and bean dip in particular) However we had a pretty bad customer service experience with the owner who was contacted after we noticed a discrepancy with our bill. We ordered the chips and guac for 14.50, which comes with beans and salsa, and says says free refills (menu attached). We asked for one refill of beans and one of guac. When we got the bill, we were supposed to see charges for the beans and guac. Our server explained that the free refills were only for the chips and salsa. We asked to see a menu again and pointed out that it says free refills. Our server contacted the owner/manager who doubled down on the misleading statement and charged us for both refills (total of 10.50 additional cost). It's really a bummer because I had read a bunch of reviews on here and my takeaway is that the food is great but the management leaves something to be desired. Be upfront with your customers! It's a great restaurant with delicious food, I'm glad small businesses exist, and I wish that we had been treated with more grace and honesty. Losing $10 on your end (or even just being upfront and stating the refill policy on the menu) is well worth it for a positive customer experience. I would have loved to give this place 5 stars but took 1 off for the misleading pricing and another for the way that it was handled by the manager.

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    Chilangos

    Chilangos

    4.3(327 reviews)
    2.6 miMount Pleasant
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    I used to come here all the time when I lived in Providence. In the three times I've been back over…read morethe last few years, I've had a couple stellar experiences and one subpar experience. But I'm someone that believes anyone can have an off day so overall this place is really great. First and foremost, get the margarita. They are the best I've ever had. Also, get the tacos. Even as an app they're so great. I got the shrimp and a veg recently. I've enjoyed all of the entrees I've ever gotten. Honorable mention is the shrimp Diablo. Super spicy and delightful. The interior is warm, cozy, and a perfect combo of lit enough so you can see but dark enough to set a mood for spilling tea or flirting with your date. Equal parts good for girls night and good for date night. The not so great: I got flautas once and they fell flauta (haha). Also, it's sometimes a one man show so service can be slow especially if you need refills so be sure to order multiple drinks at a time, or better yet a pitcher. Street parking can be a real pain but sometimes you get lucky on a side street. Definitely worth a visit if you've never been!

    I found Chilangos by serendipity: we were looking for a Mexican restaurant that was open on Tuesday…read moreand we liked the menu on the website because the food was true Mexican food, not the usual Americanized Mexican. So we took a chance. And we were not at all disappointed! First, we were greeted warmly, in a genuine way, by the owner. They seemed genuinely glad to have us. The older gentleman was friendly and playful towards my son. The food was delicious! I had enchiladas with housemate mole. The mole was fantastic: complex and nuanced. My daughter had enchiladas verde, which was smothered in a poblano salsa that was also complex, with great green heat. My son ordered the arracherra, a peppercorn rubbed steak served with homemade guacamole and a delicious cactus salad. I was tempted by several other dishes, particularly the enchiladas mineras (beef cheeks - yum!). All in all, a warm, welcoming, delicious experience that made me want come back. And I will.

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    Aguardente - Pao de Queijo

    Aguardente

    4.5(231 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    After making reservations at another restaurant, we drove there only to discover they were…read moreclosed--even though we had received confirmation for our 7:00 PM reservation. Needless to say, it was a disappointing start to what was supposed to be a special family evening. Thankfully, a quick call to Aguardente in Fox Point changed everything. The person who answered explained that they weren't taking reservations that evening, but they did have one outdoor table left if we could make it there in time. Despite the challenges of navigating Providence during the World Cup festivities and the Cape Verde Festival in the Fox Point area, we managed to get to the restaurant and secure that last table. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Aguardente for helping turn our evening around. Our daughter and son-in-law were hoping to enjoy one last dinner with both families before leaving on Monday for a special assignment in South Carolina, and the unexpected closure of our original restaurant had left everyone feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the team at Aguardente made us feel welcome. The food was excellent, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Most importantly, they helped transform what had begun as a stressful evening into a memorable celebration with family. Thank you to everyone at Aguardente for your kindness, hospitality, and professionalism. You made our families smile and created a special memory during an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Aguardente and look forward to returning. -- A very grateful family

    Atmosphere: cute outdoor seating area for summer nights. The inside has cool decor (including a…read morebathroom that apparently won an award??), but is very small and cramped. The upper 'porch' like area looks really fun, but the table we were seated at was so close to the other tables I was uncomfortable. I get that we're in a city, but I value my personal space and privacy and felt like the whole restaurant could hear my every word - ick. Service: our server seemed annoyed that I didn't want an alcoholic drink, and was not very helpful. Half of the menu is not in English (very chaotic how some portions are in English and others are not, it doesn't seem consistent), so we had some questions, such as "what does x taste like?" and the only response we got was "not too sweet"....okay, but what DOES it taste like? She spoke very fast and I couldn't understand her listing off the specials, even though she didn't really have an accent. She left partway through while we were there so I guess she was just at the end of her shift and checked out, but it was so offputting how rude and unhelpful she was. When our servers transitioned, we offered to cash out then since we weren't getting anything else and wanted the original server to get her tips, but she started joking around that we didn't have to do that - which I appreciate, but we actually did want to get going and get cashed out, but she refused to give us our check. I asked three times and she still wouldn't 'let us do that'...very weird. Food: there were not a ton of vegetarian options that appealed to me. I went a little overboard on plantains by accident, which is my mistake. I first ordered the Rellenitos with cilantro crema sauce, which were very good and a flavor combination I wasn't expecting. The dough to filling ratio was a little off and they were pretty dry inside, so I needed a lot of the sauce. An order only came with 2 and I wish it was more. I'm glad I ordered something else - Tula Fries, which came with the same exact cilantro creme sauce as the Rellenitos, even though they are described differently on the menu, which felt lazy to repeat a sauce. The sauce didn't go well with them at all in my opinion so I did not enjoy these as much as I would've liked. My friend enjoyed her drink, but thought almost all of the meat on her meat and cheese board was either low quality or close to going bad. It was priced reasonably, which we were shocked by, but she couldn't eat a good portion of it sadly. We did really enjoy the baked flava bean snack that was a part of it. The board weirdly came with just half of one small, half rotten strawberry that looked terrible - it would've been better to leave it off. Towards the end of the night, there was so much water on the floor in the hallway that goes to the bathroom and passes the kitchen - I had to walk through it to go to the bathroom, which felt like a safety hazard. My friend was on crutches and wouldn't even try to get over there since we knew she'd slip on all the water. It just looked terrible and was dangerous, so not sure what we going on that there was such a water issue there. Their specialties and more meat based dishes are probably great, but there just aren't a ton of things for me to eat here. I'd be willing to try it again for drinks and apps if the service wasn't so unwelcoming.

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