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The atmosphere here is great. Lively and fun, yet quiet enough to gather with friends and family and have great conversations. Service was very attentive, helpful and friendly. Drinks were excellent, made perfectly and well balanced. The table side guacamole was fun to watch and even more fun to taste. I had the Molcajete Plate with carne asada, grilled chicken, chorizo, carnitas, shrimp refried beans and shredded cheese. It all comes in a stone pot and all the flavors blend together in this meat like smoothie. It has a nice kick but not too spicy. The flour tortillas with the table side guacamole is the perfect vehicle to bring these flavors to your mouth.
A lazy weekend afternoon had us venturing into Warren for lunch at La Piñata Mexican Grill & Bar. According to their website, they have 2 locations in Rhode Island and one in New Hampshire. The patio was closed for the season, so we dined inside, and were happy we did as the interiors were welcoming and trendy. Meals begin with complimentary chips and salsa, which is always appreciated as a nice way to start off a meal. While the chips were great, the salsa was somewhat bland and could have used some kick in the flavor department. We weren't overly hungry and were just looking for something to tie us over until dinner, so kept it simple by going with the tacos and quesadillas (both chicken). The quesadillas were underwhelmingly average, as they used a single mozzarella cheese rather than a blend of Mexican cheeses, which made them somewhat bland and lacking in flavor. We found the tacos to be a lot more flavorful and enjoyable, so they redeemed the meal. We did find it a bit odd that the taco section of the menu didn't have chicken tacos, but did find them on the kids menu, so wound up ordering from there. They really could use a lunch menu to drive business and offer smaller portions for those that don't want a heavy or more expensive lunch. There was a bit of a language barrier as our waiter didn't have a great command of English, but he was friendly and got our order right, so all was well in the end. While we found the overall meal to be fairly average and slightly lacking in flavor, we wouldn't mind returning to La Piñata if we were in the area again and craving Mexican food, but it would likely be for dinner (since no lunch menu).
La piñata has a fabulous outdoor patio, and tons of seating inside. The food was pretty good, but the service was very lackluster. The day we went in we were one of two tables in the entire restaurant. Even so we waited about 20 minutes for someone to come by just for water. We kept trying to make eye contact looking over at the bar, But the server was very focused on changing the playlist for the music on his phone. It took nearly 2 hours in total for us to eat there which was pretty intense for just lunch. We had to continuously get up to find a server if we needed any water or chips because we'd go nearly half and hour without seeing him. I would maybe try it again if we had a free afternoon.
We dropped in before a party for a drink and a small bite. We opened the door and a fiesta hit us in the face! Live mariachi music, a lively crowd, it was great! We sat at the bar and got a couple of drinks, both were very good. The bartender was working her butt off. Killing it. At one point I spilled my margarita, breaking the glass. The servers cleaned it up like pros. The bartender wanted to make me another drink, like it was her fault. We only got a couple of tacos, both were good, not the best, but good. The service and atmosphere was great. I'll definitely go back to try more food.
This restaurant unquestionably ticks off all the boxes for a great dining experience. I loved the spacious and colorful outdoor seating area. The service is top-notch, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable time. The margaritas are nothing short of amazing, adding an extra layer of indulgence to the meal. But that's not all - the chips and salsa are a true highlight, starting the meal with a burst of flavor and setting high expectations for what's to come. And rest assured, those expectations are not only met but exceeded. The food itself was amazing. I definitely recommend the shrimp fajitas. Will def come back.
I wanted so badly to LOVE this place, but sadly, it was just allright. Kinda let down. We had a bit of a wait, so we bellied up to the bar and I ordered a Cocorita margarita... It was pretty lousy so I nursed it till we got our table. I then decided to try a Watermelon margarita and I have to say that one was much better! The chips and salsa were allright. I'm so used to getting thin, crisp, warm chips and these were nothing of the sort... They were cold, a bit on the thick side and a tad hard. Salsa was ok. For dinner, I had the Pollo a la Crema... It was pretty good (though you could really taste the roux) The rice and refried beans were flavorless and boring. They definitely need a heavier hand with the spices in the kitchen! So my thoughts overall... The indoor decor was spot on! The music was great! Outdoor decor was super cute! Drinks were inconsistent. Food was lacking flavor. Chips should have been served warm. Service was a tad slow. AND... I don't know if we will come back again!
This one is hard to rate... The good was awesome, but the bad was not so much... The decor was very nice; traditional Mexican restaurant colors with, of course, plenty of piñatas (perhaps a plethora of piñatas!). We were promptly greeted from a backwards facing hostess station. There was a short wait for a table, so we decided to go to the bar to have a drink. I ordered a Cadillac margarita and found it to be quite blah and almost watered down. By the time I was finished our table was ready. After being seated it seemed like a fairly considerable wait before the waiter came over. Thankfully we had chips and a very mild salsa to munch on in the meantime. When we finally got our order in I had also put in for a regular house margarita, which was thankfully much better than the Cadillac! I ordered the combo with a taco, an enchilada, and a chili rellano. As expected it was served with traditional rice and beans. The taco was unimpressive, slightly better than Taco Bell, the enchilada was okay, but lacking authenticity that I expect. The beans were bland and the rice was just okay as well. What made up for an otherwise two star meal was the awesome chili rellano! It honestly couldn't have been any better! A little kick, nice and cheesy, and cooked to perfection! Would I go back? It's hard to say... if I did I would get the house margarita and chili rellano most certainly!
So we've been a big fan of girls days at La piñata for many years. They have menu items for all of our friends liking---spicy, less spicy, gluten free, salads, platters and more. We especially loved the ambiance, decor, staff and drinks! It didn't matter if we were the first table of the day or it was a busy night, we were taken great care of and the whole experience was wonderful! Everyone tells us we need to come back for the patio experience so that's on the list for warmer days! We also heard they had a new restaurant upstairs and we checked this out! We love this spot! read more
This was one of my favorites but our last visit definitely was a miss. We visited on a busy Saturday night. We sat at the bar and was given chips and salsa pretty quick. I ordered a spicy margarita and my wife got a soda. The bartender has such an amazing personality and made a fantastic spicy margarita with their homemade spicy tequila! The complimentary chips and salsa are always night but the salsa tasted like tomato sauce. We did order queso and it was good but a bit too watery. I ordered sweet potato tacos and was very disappointed that it was filled with fries and not sweet potato. The flavor was great but the menu should reflect that it is fries. My wife got a burrito without meat and they filled it with cauliflower and broccoli which wasn't good. It didn't say that on the menu so it was again, disappointing that it came with that. Overall the service was a 5 but the food was about a 2. So disappointing because this used to be one of our favs. read more
1 year ago
The atmosphere here is great. Lively and fun, yet quiet enough to gather with friends and family and have great conversations. Service was very attentive, helpful and friendly. Drinks were excellent, made perfectly and well balanced. The table side guacamole was fun to watch and even more fun to taste. I had the Molcajete Plate with carne asada, grilled chicken, chorizo, carnitas, shrimp refried beans and shredded cheese. It all comes in a stone pot and all the flavors blend together in this meat like smoothie. It has a nice kick but not too spicy. The flour tortillas with the table side guacamole is the perfect vehicle to bring these flavors to your mouth. read more
3 months ago
A lazy weekend afternoon had us venturing into Warren for lunch at La Piñata Mexican Grill & Bar. According to their website, they have 2 locations in Rhode Island and one in New Hampshire. The patio was closed for the season, so we dined inside, and were happy we did as the interiors were welcoming and trendy. Meals begin with complimentary chips and salsa, which is always appreciated as a nice way to start off a meal. While the chips were great, the salsa was somewhat bland and could have used some kick in the flavor department. We weren't overly hungry and were just looking for something to tie us over until dinner, so kept it simple by going with the tacos and quesadillas (both chicken). The quesadillas were underwhelmingly average, as they used a single mozzarella cheese rather than a blend of Mexican cheeses, which made them somewhat bland and lacking in flavor. We found the tacos to be a lot more flavorful and enjoyable, so they redeemed the meal. We did find it a bit odd that the taco section of the menu didn't have chicken tacos, but did find them on the kids menu, so wound up ordering from there. They really could use a lunch menu to drive business and offer smaller portions for those that don't want a heavy or more expensive lunch. There was a bit of a language barrier as our waiter didn't have a great command of English, but he was friendly and got our order right, so all was well in the end. While we found the overall meal to be fairly average and slightly lacking in flavor, we wouldn't mind returning to La Piñata if we were in the area again and craving Mexican food, but it would likely be for dinner (since no lunch menu). read more
6 months ago
La piñata has a fabulous outdoor patio, and tons of seating inside. The food was pretty good, but the service was very lackluster. The day we went in we were one of two tables in the entire restaurant. Even so we waited about 20 minutes for someone to come by just for water. We kept trying to make eye contact looking over at the bar, But the server was very focused on changing the playlist for the music on his phone. It took nearly 2 hours in total for us to eat there which was pretty intense for just lunch. We had to continuously get up to find a server if we needed any water or chips because we'd go nearly half and hour without seeing him. I would maybe try it again if we had a free afternoon. read more
1 year ago
Been here a couple times and it's always been great. The food is incredible and the service was great. read more
2 years ago
9 months ago
2 years ago
Such a cute restaurant with an amazing patio. There's drink, taco, and combo specials for specific days during the week and free chips and salsa which is super nice. I really enjoyed my meal, I'll definitely be back! read more
We dropped in before a party for a drink and a small bite. We opened the door and a fiesta hit us in the face! Live mariachi music, a lively crowd, it was great! We sat at the bar and got a couple of drinks, both were very good. The bartender was working her butt off. Killing it. At one point I spilled my margarita, breaking the glass. The servers cleaned it up like pros. The bartender wanted to make me another drink, like it was her fault. We only got a couple of tacos, both were good, not the best, but good. The service and atmosphere was great. I'll definitely go back to try more food. read more
3 years ago
This restaurant unquestionably ticks off all the boxes for a great dining experience. I loved the spacious and colorful outdoor seating area. The service is top-notch, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable time. The margaritas are nothing short of amazing, adding an extra layer of indulgence to the meal. But that's not all - the chips and salsa are a true highlight, starting the meal with a burst of flavor and setting high expectations for what's to come. And rest assured, those expectations are not only met but exceeded. The food itself was amazing. I definitely recommend the shrimp fajitas. Will def come back. read more
7 years ago
I wanted so badly to LOVE this place, but sadly, it was just allright. Kinda let down. We had a bit of a wait, so we bellied up to the bar and I ordered a Cocorita margarita... It was pretty lousy so I nursed it till we got our table. I then decided to try a Watermelon margarita and I have to say that one was much better! The chips and salsa were allright. I'm so used to getting thin, crisp, warm chips and these were nothing of the sort... They were cold, a bit on the thick side and a tad hard. Salsa was ok. For dinner, I had the Pollo a la Crema... It was pretty good (though you could really taste the roux) The rice and refried beans were flavorless and boring. They definitely need a heavier hand with the spices in the kitchen! So my thoughts overall... The indoor decor was spot on! The music was great! Outdoor decor was super cute! Drinks were inconsistent. Food was lacking flavor. Chips should have been served warm. Service was a tad slow. AND... I don't know if we will come back again! read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
This one is hard to rate... The good was awesome, but the bad was not so much... The decor was very nice; traditional Mexican restaurant colors with, of course, plenty of piñatas (perhaps a plethora of piñatas!). We were promptly greeted from a backwards facing hostess station. There was a short wait for a table, so we decided to go to the bar to have a drink. I ordered a Cadillac margarita and found it to be quite blah and almost watered down. By the time I was finished our table was ready. After being seated it seemed like a fairly considerable wait before the waiter came over. Thankfully we had chips and a very mild salsa to munch on in the meantime. When we finally got our order in I had also put in for a regular house margarita, which was thankfully much better than the Cadillac! I ordered the combo with a taco, an enchilada, and a chili rellano. As expected it was served with traditional rice and beans. The taco was unimpressive, slightly better than Taco Bell, the enchilada was okay, but lacking authenticity that I expect. The beans were bland and the rice was just okay as well. What made up for an otherwise two star meal was the awesome chili rellano! It honestly couldn't have been any better! A little kick, nice and cheesy, and cooked to perfection! Would I go back? It's hard to say... if I did I would get the house margarita and chili rellano most certainly! read more
4 years ago
Great local place for Mexican food. Nacho's and dinner were great. Love trying new dishes every time we go. read more
6 years ago
I've been goin since the beginning, great homemade Mexican comfort food, cold beer, great mixed drinks, my favorite is the poloma. Staff is friendly and prompt. Can't wait till the warm weather for the outside dinning. Keep up the great job. read more
I was drawn to this place by their outdoor seating. The atmosphere is great, lights, outdoor heaters, great decor. Indoor and outdoor seating available I ordered a raspberry margarita and the Piñata fajita. The margarita was huge--a great deal. The prices were a little high for a Mexican place but it looks like they recently changed their prices (probably due to covid). The portion sizes were great. The piñata fajita was supposed to have chicken, jalapeños, bacon and cheese. Light on the jalapeños and heavy on the bacon which may not enthuse everyone. I love jalapeños so was a little disappointed by the lack ther of. Menu was very extensive, overall a great authentic Mexican place. Will come again read more
4 years ago
Great food and great drinks!! Been there 3 times over summer and it's been very consistent every time. Great service and very attentive to detail! Love going there and can't wait to go back! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
My girl friend told me when visiting that she found a place I would love. The vibes of this place were great. They have ample outdoor seating and live music. Their margaritas were tasty. I wasn't a huge fan of the salsa. I don't go for the watery ones. We got taquitos as an appetizer and the plate was devoured in minutes. For dinner, I got the ranchera Buffalo chicken quesadilla. Everyone's food was delicious all around. The service was fantastic. No real complaints. read more
2 years ago
7 years ago
What a great new restaurant in Warren. Four of us went to the restaurant at 6:00 pm on Saturday night and it was busy. There were a couple of tables for two so we waited for a booth and it was not a long wait. We were nicely greeted upon arrival as well as by our server. The general manager stopped by the table also to welcome us. They offer a nice assortment of drinks. Two had margaritas and two of us had Mexican beer. We all had different main dishes and all were very good. I had the grilled fish and steak dinner and it was excellent. We started with guacamole which was prepared freshly at our table. The bill was $100 for the four of us which was very reasonable. Next time we might order the nachos and then go right to the dessert of fried cheesecake or fried ice cream! read more
3 years ago
5 years ago
La pinata is pretty awesome. So my wife and I went after a long day and just wanted to sit down have a drink and some good food. The smile cocktail was great and really enjoyable, kinda like a tequila sunrise with blue Curacao. The table chips and salsa was good, I do like my salsa a bit chunkier then they have here, but the flavor was good. We both got quesadillas for our meals, and the short rib was awesome. Additionally make sure you get the house hot sauce. It's made from green jalapeno and kinda blowa your mind as to what is a hot sauce. It was more like a spicy chutney but man was it tasty. Finally we got some churros that were warm, and sweet. It was a great meal. Also, Kremi was our waitress and did a fantastic job, she was very kind and patient with our questions and was a pleasure to have. Highly recommend this place. read more
5 years ago
6 years ago
Update: please don't listen to the review saying this is a place to get "coronavirus". I go here pretty much every week & all staff wears masks and I see them cleaning/sanitizing menus, tables & condiments after every use. Someone complained about the menus having white out prices but people, we are in the middle of a pandemic! Maybe supplies are running low or something. You're eating out in the middle of a pandemic.. you don't really have a lot of room to be complaining. be nice to essential workers!!:) Staff is so friendly. Everything is clean. Decor is beautiful & food is amazing. I'm so happy that there's finally a Hispanic restaurant in Warren. It's really busy during rush hour & on the weekends, so sometimes you have to wait 15-30 minutes for a table. It has just opened a few weeks ago so they're still getting everything in order but I'm just happy that they have a lot of customers! read more
4 years ago
5 years ago
I love this place so much. Food is delicious and authentic and the drinks are a lot of fun. read more
6 years ago
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