Tacontento

Huge tacos and absolutely delicious carnitas burritos... Just got word that this place will be…read moreclosing this week- a sad day for Rhode Island taco and burrito lovers. Will miss the service and ambience, and mostly- the food! It's the end of an era!

They are closed y'all- they had a great run and will be deeply missed in the city of Providence!…read moreCheers to their next chapter!

Carnitas and chicken

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Tuxpan taqueria

4.8(102 reviews)

0.9 mi

There's nothing better than a family run Taqueria. Their Birria tacos are to die for. Don't skip…read morethe fresh squeeze lemonade. Pro tip. Visit the liquor store right across the street and get a couple of nips of tequila for the lemonade

Tuxpan Taqueria leans towards authentic rather than trendy. I can respect that…read more But the pricing feels out of proportion to what you actually get. The tacos and burritos are small, and while they're good, they're not at a level where the cost makes sense. At this price point, I expected either noticeably higher-end ingredients or something that really stands out beyond a solid taco/burrito. It ends up feeling like you're paying premium prices for a pretty standard portion and experience. Not bad food at all, just not a place I'd go to regularly given the value

Various tacos served with tasty sauces - red is very spicy!

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Maiz

4.0(34 reviews)

4.4 mi

Not sure what happened in the last few months but definitely went so far down hill that they fell…read moreoff the earth. They had the best nachos and now they were just sitting in a pool of broth which made them soggy. In my early review my only complaint was that the wait staff wasn't very attentive. Well it looks like they took that and doubled down. We now have to get up and order at the bar. I will not go to a restaurant where I have order my food at a counter unless its fast food and even then I'll do drive through. I go to a sit down restaurant for the food and service and when I'm not getting one I won't go back.

Back again! I do love Maiz. There have been some changes, not all are positively viewed by others…read more The food is on point and quite yummy. The staff is super friendly, however they are reduced to only serving the food not taking the order. It is not a big deal to me, however I can see it being an issue for others. The food was as good as ever, again another "however", there seems to be small er portions and the pizza has gone away (the old oven isn't working to par) and the street corn is demoted to kernels in a very small dish drowning in the condiments. Note the 3 tortilla chips...not sure what that is about. I could have sworn the burritos came with some sauce on the side, but not sure. I will keep going, the small changes are not a game changer for me and I will continue to recommend them if your looking for good food!

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Hidalgo Restaurante

4.4(27 reviews)

1.3 mi

This is hands down my favorite place to order Mexican food for take out . It's my comfort meal…read moreafter a crazy day at work when I'm too tired to cook . I order over the phone and my food is usually ready for pick up after fifteen minutes . The green salsa really ties everything together and I always ask for it . My go to order is a torta de carne asada but today I really wanted a burrito . So happy to be enjoying this with some Netflix . The burrito is big in size, hot, and full off flavor . This place never disappoints.

Wow!!!! Warm welcome into the restaurant and if you plan on dining there, just sit where you'd like…read moreto eat and they'll bring you the menus, we stood in line thinking we order then sit but the locals all knew. We wanted to try everything in the menu because we saw what people were eating and it all looked amazing! We ordered 3 tacos, chilaquiles, sopes and a Gordita. The tacos were all good but if I had to rank them I would say 1 al pastor but it has a slight kick to it, carnitas was a close second and then the carne asada. The chilaquiles were so good and my husband was happy and I was happy I didn't have to cook them lol. The sopes were good just bigger than what I'm used to so if you're use to smaller ones, don't order more than one because these are big! I ate the whole Gordita and almost forgot to breathe lol but I did order a side of refried beans and I added them to my Gordita and it was just all good!!! As a Mexican from LA, I've been searching for Mexican food all over Rhode Island and I definitely found a place worth driving over 30 minutes to. They take Apple Pay, major cards and cash. I love how friendly both ladies were and how patient they were with me and how slow I ordered all of my food.

Ambiente

Steak burrito

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Xaco Taco

4.0(673 reviews)

5.5 mi•DownCity

We had the best waiter and the tastiest food ever ! And the drinks, there were delicious and very…read morefruity (I had a white sangria) The taco of the month was to die for, as well as the duck taco ! YUM ! You are never disappointed when you go to Xaco ...

Cool spot near downtown providence. Plenty of seating indoors and a big outdoor sitting area (but…read morenot in this heat!). They had lots of TVs spread out in diff areas, you could catch the world cup games without any issues. The service was super attentive and friendly. Tacos were good, I had a pastor and carnitas taco. Both made with fresh tortillas and the meat had plenty of flavor. Only minor miss was the guac. Didnt taste that fresh, but was not bad. Would def come back to this place, cant go wrong with the main items on the menu.

Brunch Tacos

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La Poblanita

4.9(37 reviews)

5.5 mi•Valley

We are from Chicago and we found our favorite hole in the wall, affordable, legit tacos! Authentic…read moreand delicious. All the sauces are amazing-- red is our favorite. We had it delivered and it was still hot and fresh. Would definitely order from here again. All the meat is good--steak, chorizo, al pastor-- but so glad we tried the oreja!

Wonderful birria tacos. And the prices are very reasonable too. Came here because of the positive…read moreyelp reviews and it didn't disappoint.

They added another table!

Birria tacos and vegetarian quesadillas

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Casa Azul Taqueria

4.5(213 reviews)

7.0 mi•Washington Park

So much fun! I have been a few times and this time it was Cinco de Mayo for lunch…read more Decorations were festive and tacos were I ordered the 3 birria tacos which were amazing. My wife 3 crunchy carne Asada tacos. She actually ate her whole meal which is rare.

First time here and won't be our last! Definitely recommend…read moreto vegans and non vegans. What a cute place (expanding as well) for more comfortable seating ! The service was fast and friendly . The food all came out delicious and beyond our expectations .

Front cashier!

Veggies Quesadilla

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Birria Tacos & consome

La Herradura Taqueria Mexicana

4.7(40 reviews)

1.3 mi

Don't want to really review it so it stays off the radar. But so far, I have been in the area for a…read moreyear and this is the best spot for tacos and menudo by a pretty large margin. Small, but it's okay. Sit, eat, leave. Music is always great. The service is always on point. Been here 9/10 times and will continue to come back.

Came for a taco dinner for my uncle! They set aside a table for the large party, and played…read morebirthday music upon request for my uncle! This place is small and does fill up but seems like most do take out. Parking is a bit tight and limited to street parking, but on a rainy day, there was plenty available. Staff was very friendly and attentive to getting us drinks, more tacos, and checking in on us~ my family speaks Spanish, and staff are fluent and native speakers of Spanish. Central fall caters to a mostly Hispanic population, so it's very welcoming. My partner speaks english, and with his limited Spanish, he ordered with no issue and the staff understood him well. My burrito was customized to my preference which had the cheese, rice, avocado, and no crema. Sounds very restrictive if that's just how my diet is, and I'm so glad they complied and gave me a delicious burrito! The meat was savory and tasty and the table had a container with three different sauces. The hottest was the dark red, and it was super good! I actually finished the whole meal and didn't feel too heavy. It was satisfying. The tacos were tasty, messy, but good. My partner ordered two more and he was too focused on his food to take a picture. For drinks, I got a seasonal drink called Atole Chanpurrado, which is made from corn flour, corn starch, and milk along with cinnamon. There are many versions, but this restaurant had the traditional one. It was super tasty and warm, very enjoyable on a cold rainy day. It was very homey!

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Dolores

3.8(184 reviews)

5.0 mi•Fox Point

Dolores is exceptional for both brunch and dinner. Every dish is made with so much heart and…read morerespect for Mexican cuisine that you can truly taste the passion in both the food and the drinks. You can't visit without ordering a margarita. We usually go for the spicy or the house margarita. For starters, we love the pescadillas, carnitas quesadilla, and the huarache. Each offers its own unique combination of flavors. For dinner, you can't go wrong with the enchiladas. Both sauce options are incredible, and the black beans served alongside them are honestly the best I've ever had. The shrimp taco, packs a flavorful punch with its spicy salsa, and the brisket and carnitas sharing tacos are always deliciously tender. If you're there for brunch, the chilaquiles and huevos rancheros are both outstanding. Dolores is a must-visit if you appreciate authentic Mexican cuisine that's thoughtfully elevated without losing its roots!

Slow service. No liquor license (checked Instagram & fb later-zero notice on that)…read more Food okay; a overripe tomato & lettuce on side -seemed like an afterthought. Zero vibe for dinner- Not recommending.

Beautiful colorful decor

Pork belly

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Amazing cocktails

Tacos Mi Rancho

4.9(11 reviews)

2.3 mi

Great traditional street tacos with a very friendly staff! Just short walk from Jordan's Jungle to…read moreget some great food, I recommend the Al Pastor corn tacos. The green sauce is good but the red is nice and spicy! Very affordable option on a nice spring day!

Just a follow up... the truck was gone for a while, but now they're back and serving super tasty…read moreburritos, tacos, and other Mexican food. I love it. I go about once a week and THINK about going more often. The red salsa is killer.

Chorizo burrito

Pollo taco and pastor taco on corn tortillas

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Pastor

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Patrick T.

5

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12 days ago

Wow! I was shocked at the poor quality of the food, especially after reading such good reviews. We must have gotten an unusually poor-quality meal. The enchiladas were burnt, dry, and flavorless. There were huge dry pieces of chicken and everything was under- seasoned. Very disappointing, I was looking forward to that meal. read more

Ronald S.

5

0

22 days ago

This is a takeout review. All food is eaten fresh in the vehicle. I ordered a Pastor pambazo and Spicy chicken taquitos. The pambazo was excellent, great flavor, great filings, crispy bread. The taquitos were also excellent. Very nice crisp, great flavor in the chicken. On a scale from 0-10 I would rate this 8.4. read more

Ryan L.

1

77

2

4 years ago

These tacos are absolute fire. As authentic as it gets. I could down 10 of those tacos in one sitting, every bite is heaven.

Eli A.

1

12

7

8 years ago

Great Food, Great staff, and Great prices! You can't go wrong this place is perfect for any day tacos and authentic food!

Ginger D.

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6

1

6 years ago

Found by accident! Place is fantastic! Everything is fresh and I love the people there, they could not be any nicer!

Becky R.

5

3

0

8 years ago

Always friendly and food is amazing. Fast and easy to order take out. Highly, highly recommend!!! Must try!

Donald G.

0

1

0

10 years ago

First time at the Restauraunt. The food was fresh and service was great. Highly recommend.

Carol C.

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1

2

6 years ago

good place to order food, the people who work there very friendly, a place to recommend.

Mayra D.

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1

4 years ago

I really want to try it, It looks delicious and it would be my first time trying it. read more

K B.

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16

6

2 years ago

Delicious food! The owner is extremely nice. Tacos are awesome and reasonably priced.

Pete O.

2

1

3 years ago

One of the best Mexican food restaurants in Pawtucket RI, hands down!!!

Cyn C.

0

1

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6 years ago

Authentic, Fresh, and Delicious!

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