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    Caliente Mexican Grill

    4.6 (21 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Aaron A.

    Good solid Mexican food in the heart of Newport RI. Walked into the store and ordered a steak burrito. The ordering process is similar to Chipotle where you can build your own burrito/tacos. There is no additional charge for sour cream or guacamole and the order comes with a side of chips. You can also ask for salsa on the side to see what spice level you would like. The Mexican rice is more of a yellow bland approach and the refried beans do not look or taste homemade but the steak was tender and flavorful. The service was a little disorganized but sufficient. The interior is more basic so would recommend to go orders.

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    Matthew A.

    The loaded chicken fries are an absolute must-try. it's generous enough to share but delicious enough you'll want to keep it all to yourself. Whether you're in for a cheat day treat or just something satisfying and indulgent, these loaded chicken fries deliver on every level. You a load them with whatever you're craving and if you don't pay attention you'll walk right past this place.

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    Neil W.

    Absolutely delicious and fresh food! We enjoyed lunch at Caliente today and everything was perfect. Service was friendly and efficient behind the counter. The menu had plenty of choices and wow, it was delicious and very reasonably priced! It's on Thames street, near Wally's Wieners and across from a Public parking lot.

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    9 months ago

    Great selection. Great food. Favorites are fish tacos and the California bowl. Best food I've had in Rhode Island.

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    1 year ago

    Friendly staff, very clean, delicious tacos, all reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

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    1 year ago

    The food is delicious from the nachos to the taco al pastor and quesadillia. Great spot for lunch, good prices for location.

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    1 year ago

    The food rocks, the service is excellent, the value is amazing as is the location, and the inside is clean and well kept.

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    1 year ago

    Amazing Fresh Authentic Food! Tacos were to die for! It was delicious! Friendly Service and very clean!

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    2 years ago

    Do you not put cheese on your quesadillas? This is the second time I have had a pork quesadillia delivered without cheese?

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    1 year ago

    The al pastor pork tacos with the little bits of onion and pineapple, with salsa was seriously the best taco I have ever eaten

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    Bar 'Cino Newport - Spaghetti carbonara

    Bar 'Cino Newport

    4.6(584 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Great spot to go to in Newport, RI! Came here two years ago and just recently had it again this…read moreMay. The food is so good here! Very fresh and honestly, very affordable for the aesthetic, quality, and taste. Plus the service is great. I've had their pastas, entrees, apps, pizza, and drinks and there is nothing you can go wrong with. My personal favorites is their kale salad, chianti marsala braised beef and mushroom tagliatelle. Again, the quality is great and everything is seasoned/ flavored well. Plus their pastas are homemade! They also give free bread, who doesn't love that? I cannot recommend this place enough. Perfect for a date night or night out with friends.

    Ordered: Bright Side Mocktail (~$7): orange shrub, lime,…read morecranberry, ginger Romaine & Kale Caesar Salad (~$14) with Chicken Milanese (+$11): parmesan, lemon, crushed croutons Oven Roasted Chicken Grilled Pizza (~$21): arugula, pesto, chicories, parmesan Tagliatelle (~$24): roasted Rhode Island mushrooms, asparagus, basil pesto, parmesan Limoncello Mascarpone Cake (complimentary) Aya's take: Bar'Cino is such a cute restaurant on Newport and I'm so glad we were able to snag a same day reservation on a Sunday evening. Every table and bar seat was packed so I highly recommend having a reservation or be prepared to wait a bit. The Romaine & Kale Caesar Salad with Chicken Milanese was genuinely tremendous. Such an elite combination from the freshness & creaminess of the salad to the crispiness and saltiness of the Chicken Milanese. Since we were sharing, they pre-split the portion for us which was a nice hassle-free experience. I could've honestly ended the meal here and been super content. I rarely see oven roasted pizza on the menu so we decided to try the Oven Roasted Chicken Grilled Pizza. The best part was actually the dough; it's thin enough where the roasted/grilled flavor comes through. The pesto and arugula were both good and paired well with the grilled chicken. The Tagliatelle was savory, earthy, and not overly creamy. The pasta itself was cooked just right. Since we were celebrating a birthday, I was so grateful that they offered us a complimentary slice of Limoncello Mascarpone Cake. It was so good! Moist, creamy, and not too sweet or citrusy. It was a pleasant bite to end the meal on. Great spot!

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    Baja's Fresh Grill

    Baja's Fresh Grill

    3.4(22 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    This is primarily what replaced Chipotle when my friends and I want Mexican on the island…read more Comparatively, it's quite a bit smaller and cozier inside. Leaving the parking lot here is only second to KFC/Domino's, in terms of stupidity. The positives here are no crunchy rice, I can get a horchata or tamarind drink, a large selection of Jarritos soda, and the chip bags are always stuffed completely full. (I will have to say, though, I love the lime salt that Chipotle uses on their chips) I tend to order taco salads here, and the portion sizes are pretty darn good. I will, however, suggest getting either the green hot or medium hot sauce, mixed with the hot. The hot sauce has a decent amount of heat, but not much depth of flavor. All in all, this is a pretty solid fast food choice.

    I came here for lunch on a weekday, so it was sort of quiet. I ordered a chicken bowl with white…read morerice, pinto beans, mild salsa, corn, lettuce, queso, cheese, and fajitas with sour cream and hot red salsa on the side. They were good with the portion sizes, not too stingy but also didn't pile things on. All the toppings were fresh. We ended up getting chips on the side. My friend and I were discussing how the flavor and texture of the chips have changed for the worst over time - they use to be lighter and crispier, with lime and salt. The bag does bring a good amount, enough for two people to share. The lemonade drinks in the dispensers are good, and I like that they let you pour it yourself because we tried different combinations. The staff was kind and efficient.

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    Monarca

    4.4(12 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    We recently visited this new establishment, which opened a few weeks ago in the former Hummingbird…read moreCafé space. The service was exceptional, and the menu boasts an impressive array of authentic Mexican dishes, including mole and pumpkin sauces--definitely not Tex-Mex. This is a much-needed addition to the local dining scene, as Rhode Island is not renowned for its Mexican or Tex-Mex options. Currently, Pero Solado is one of the few decent spots on the island, with a few more in the Providence and Central Falls area. Note that they do not have a liquor license, so you can enjoy Mexican sodas instead. Our meal consisted of guacamole and chips, carne asada, three tacos, and a side of beans. Everything was delicious; the beans were clearly homemade, and the tortillas were made from corn. The pricing was generally good, although the guacamole and chips at $10 seemed a bit steep. I highly recommend giving them a try to support another vibrant spot on Broadway. I'm looking forward to trying their breakfast offerings soon. Rating: Food: 5/5 Value: 4/6 Décor: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Noise Level: 1/5 (very quiet) Recommended!

    Decided to check this place out for a late lunch. This spot opened up fairly recently as well so…read moreeverything in there is of course brand new! First impressions is that they did a nice job at decorating this little spot, decor is great. Ordered a horchata, which you could tell was homemade and not from some pre-made mix, which of course made it taste that much more yummy. Main course I got was the chicken torta, which was flavorful and would be something I would order again:) Newport needs more Mexican food places that aren't the tired tex-mex style spots we have here. Give this spot a try!

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