Wow. If you're looking for a spot that has amazing food, beautiful art and design aspects, friendly…read moreservice, and plates to share, Aguardente is the place for you. A friend and I came in and put our names on the waitlist, waited for about 45 minutes at a bar down the street, and then had some of the most fulfilling tapas ever! We got a Prosciutto & Salpicao board, the Queijo de Cabra, and Frijol Dip. I also got a nice portuguese red wine that paired well with some of the cheese we received. We sat in a very sweet and cozy nook and enjoyed every minute! I will be back when it's warm out and the front patio is open!

My friend and I came here on Father's Day expecting it to be packed, which it was, but there were…read morestill a few tables available, both inside and outside. At their front patio, they had the World Cup game playing, but the back patio felt cozier so we opted for that. The inside though was a strong second since the lighting is very low, creating a cool and calm environment. Walking through the restaurant to get to our table made me realize that each table is unique, no two are decorated the same or have the same furniture. It was a hot day but the overhead mesh cover blocked out a lot of the sun. Our waitress made us feel very welcome from the start and told us about their drink and food specials. My friend ordered Guatemalan beer as well as a Spanish beer. For food, we ordered the plantain fries, octopus, calamari, and shrimp salad, and grilled lamp chops. The seafood salad came out first. According to the menu, it was going to be paired with cornbread. It looked like sourdough bread but had a far denser consistency. I was expecting the salad to have lots of shrimp to act as a filler but surprisingly, it was about 60% octopus, 25% calamari, 10% shrimp, and 5% onions. The seafood was very flavorful, tasted fresh, and cooked perfectly. The portion size was great for two. Next came the plantain fries, which I was least impressed with as it was essentially fried plantain chunks. I think it would have been better if they were cut into smaller pieces that can be easily dipped and consumed in one bite. The plantain was gently ripe, so just a little sweet and the dipping sauce was like a less sour sour cream. Lastly, the lamp chops came out and the presentation was wonderful. They were a bit skinnier and less tender than that I was expecting, but flavor wise they were good. We enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service here.

QUE RICO!!!! I loved this place the grilled chicken with peppers! I usually order it and it comes…read morewith white rice, beans and a green salad. The ambiance on the exterior decor reminds me of The Krabby Patty(super cute) but I wish they would brighten up the interior just a bit! Their service is always consistent and the food is always ready at a reasonable time.

Visiting a friend in Rhode Island, she took us to this little gem! Authentic Dominican food --…read morequick, delicious, and full of that home-cooked flavor we miss when we travel. We had plenty to share (and still took leftovers!). The beans were especially delicious. We had chicken chicharrón and grilled steak forgot to take pictures everyone enjoyed the food.

I have tried most things on the menu and have loved everything. The food is delicious, authentic,…read moreand perfectly seasoned... The "but" that's coming is to do with my frustration over them being out of potato salad every single day of the week. I LOOOVE potato salad and am very picky...so this potato salad is perfect. If you know you are going to sell out of it everyday because people love it and buy it...wouldn't you make enough of it to sell to people who want it??

El peor servicio al cliente que allá visto en mi Vida…read more No entiendo cual es el mal de poder pedir la comida en contenedores separados al parecer la personas allí no saben qué uno como customer service tiene que dale la razón y dale el gusto al cliente la comida es muy buena pero la manara que lo atienden a uno es tan tosco y seco

The food is amazing! Used to visit almost every week and then I moved out of RI and I still make it…read morea point to get milanesa de pollo when I come back to visit

Closed the restaurant because the owners decided to go party. Mind you i made a whole reservation…read morefor my girlfriends birthday 2 WEEKS IN ADVANCED. Very disappointed. May 22,2026

Fuimos hoy para a el día de los padre. El restaurante estaba limpio adentro y bien decorado. La…read moremesera fue fenomenal con nosotros. La comida está excelente también.

Food was fantastic unbelievable Guatemalan food in all of Providence, RI…read morePeople drive in from NYC (4 hrs drive), It's Mexican, Peruvian, any type of Spanish food, etc..., As far as service goes the service is second to none. The wait staff knew the regulars and they knew my drink, my usual and checked and if I wanted the Chanell changed I said no way, I was enjoying the best meal in town ( cc). And learned Spanish at the same time!!!

i would come in often but typically costumer service is not the best.and this was the worst this…read moretime went in today the server tried to charge me $22 for a $13 plate deal that they have after i told her multiple times to confirm its the lunch deals they have.I found out she charged $22 because she didnt want to show us the Receipt showing how much they charge for each item she just wanted us to pay with Apple Pay, but on the computer I noticed on her screen before paying that she charged that $22. they tried to scam to make a few extra bucks and I called in to talk to the Owner and she confirmed that she did indeed charge me wrong after asking how much the lunch plates were. I never cared to pay for what I want i was a server too. It was just the principal on top of that. The service was horrible. She brought out my drink last. My food and hookah came out first there was also a leakage in the outside area that was dripping on us. as soon as we paid the server ran right to the back and refused to give us the receipt showing how much she charged for each item not just how much the total was will never be going there again and be careful if you get scammed. disappointing because the food is good, but the customer service will never be eating in there again nor will I recommend it

Food was great! There wasn't that many people eating so it came out relatively quick. Most people…read morewere drinking, smiling hookah, and watching baseball and football games. I dislike the way they tried to overcharge us. First they brought the receipt which lists that 15% gratuity is included. I had never seen that for a a group of 4 ( 2 adults and 2 kids) but sure I usually tip 20% anyways. The shady part was when they brought back the receipt that one signs after credit card has been processed, the total price was completely different than the original receipt and they do not bring the itemized copy of the receipt. They only brought a total receipt. I didn't particularly enjoy the ambiance as it smells like hookah and I went with children.

I used to go to this place until I went yesterday. I ask the girl behind the counter when kind of…read morevegetables was in the rice, she put the spoon in to pick up some rice, pick up the corn with her fingers, put the spoon back in the rice, I thought she would throw the piece of corn away but she dropped it back in the rice. I told her that was unsanitary and I walked out.

I was turned on to this place by friends of Dominican Republic heritage. I liked it instantly since…read moreI am familiar with most Latino ingredients, the way the food is prepared, and the style of cooking. Some Filipino dishes, while not the same are similar, with its Spanish influence. If you like meat and fish, this is a good one for you. Most of the food here tastes great; they prepare the meat dishes really well (tender and rarely dry), and they have a good variety of fish that are cooked in other ways than just fried. If you are in a hurry, there are several dishes already cooked and available on the counter and at such a variety. You choose your starch -- rice and beans, steamed rice-- or fried plantains, and then one or two dishes (even three!), and take your meal to-go or eat in. This combination averages $8 without a drink. You can also choose from the menu displayed on the wall above the counter, and that dish will be cooked as you order. There are other tempters that you must at least try once; different kinds of empanada, for instance. When you get a drink, don't opt for the canned or bottled soda. Ask the server what fresh juices ("jugo de frutas") have been made in the pitchers and go for those. I think they also serve "batidas". Me? I always go for the tamarindo...so good. But wait, this is not a fancy dining place and the area is down-to-earth, so go in with a focus on what really matters there: the inexpensive and good food.