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!

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

Steely Dan playing as we walked in. Oh- you have my attention!…read more To be honest, Tuxpan has had my attention since they were nominated for a James Beard award and only like 7 minutes away from my house. This past Saturday- it was the day. First and foremost I grew up in Pawtucket and if memory serves me correctly this used to be a drive thru photo hut? Pawtucket tap water out of crate and barrel glasses. Lipstick on a pig! Thick chips (needs salt), super fresh guacamole. Win for the guac! 2 tacos. 1. Birria: it's a dirty taco. It's $3 and change for the consomme! (What?!) Lacked flavor. Needs a little something. I added lime and sour cream. 2. Asada: again, missing flavor. I did have 2 bites of their $18 cheese quesadilla (totally overpriced) I did like their cheese but it sat in a small puddle of liquid. Refried beans were very creamy but needed salt. I was left confused over the nomination...

Maiz, on South Angell in Providence, feels like you're walking into a small party that has already…read morestarted without you and is super happy that you showed up. Papel picado hangs overhead in every color. Little lamps and Mexican skull shaped candy jars sit on worn wooden tables. Plants lean out of corners and windowsills. Salsa plays in the background, loud enough that you move your legs but not so loud that you have to shout. It feels like a place that expects you to stay a while. And you want to. Maiz started in South Kingstown with a focus on corn, masa, and real Mexican home cooking. The Providence spot carries that same spirit into an East Side dining room. Most people still come for tacos, bowls, and plates, which makes the pizza section on the menu feel almost like a dare. You see it, pause for a second, and then decide to find out what they can do with that dough. We ended up with two pies on the table. An al pastor that had the more adventurous adults properly excited, led by the private chef in our crew who picked it out in about three seconds. And a "kids" cheese pizza (same size) that was supposedly for the twelve year old who was with us, but everyone at the table knew it was really for me, the grown man who still wants a plain pie to see what a place can actually do. The first thing we noticed about the al pastor was the color. It was bright and loud in the best way. Green crema, red tomatoes, yellow pineapple, fresh herbs, all set over bubbling cheese. It looked fresh and alive, like a really good taco had sprawled out on a small pizza and made itself comfortable. Some of us were skeptical about how it would eat. Sauce, cheese, braised pork, pineapple, onions, tomatoes, herbs. There are a lot of ways that can go wrong. Instead everything lined up beautifully. The crust was thin on the bottom with a thicker rim that cracked when people picked it up and then settled into a good chew. The tomato sauce tasted bright and stayed in balance. The cheese browned and stretched without swallowing up the other flavors. The toppings did the real work. The pork was rich and tender with little caramelized edges and a gentle heat. The vegetables still tasted fresh instead of overcooked. The herbs cut through the fat. Pineapple became the surprise of the night. Most of the adults at the table are firmly anti pineapple on pizza, and they said so out loud. On this pie, those small cubes turned into sharp bursts of sweetness and acidity that cut straight through the richness of the pork and cheese. Bite after bite, people kept saying the same thing in different ways. It tasted like the right kind of al pastor taco and a traditional pizza had met in the middle and figured it out. The "kids" cheese pizza did not have a story built into it, which was the point. No tricks. Just dough, sauce, and cheese. It held up. The base stayed crisp all the way through the meal. The crust edge had that clean, satisfying tear where you finish every last bit. The tomato sauce tasted zesty instead of sugary. The cheese had flavor and enough salt to stand on its own. It felt like the kind of pie you want from a neighborhood place. The one you bring home on a Wednesday when nobody wants to cook. If Maiz sat around the corner from my house, that would be a regular order. The service matched the room. The staff were warm and attentive without hovering. Drinks stayed full. Food came out at an easy pace. Nobody seemed rushed. In the back, the pizza cook worked the dough to the rhythm of the salsa overhead, smiling and laughing with the rest of the crew. That kind of energy has a way of sneaking onto the plate. Maiz is still a Mexican restaurant first. The menu leans into corn, chiles, slow cooked meats, and bright sauces that taste like they were made in the kitchen that afternoon. The pizza does not feel like a gimmick added for attention. It feels like a natural extension of what they already do so well. Same ingredients. Same respect for flavor. Just a different canvas. If you care about pizza and you like Mexican food, the al pastor pie at Maiz is worth crossing town for, even if someone at your table is hiding behind a kids cheese pizza. It will not end any debates about what belongs on pizza. It will just land on the table, hot and messy, and have everyone quietly counting how many slices are left.

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.

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.

One of my favorite places for a date or to bring friends! I feel like I'm always talking about how…read moremuch I love it here. The menu is small and yet there's always plenty of yummy things to try when I go, even as a picky eater. There are multiple vegetarian and even a vegan option or two. I always have to get the guac when I come here - it's the perfect amount of creaminess without too much onion. Their red salsa is a great slightly chunky - slightly juicy texture and has a bit of a kick. The vegan burrito bowl is my go-to as a vegetarian, and the street corn side as an app is elite! It is a little spicier these days since the recipe was updated from on the cob to off the cob (I much prefer off for ease of eating and sharing!) The Coconut Cartel margarita was creamy and smooth and went down *quick* haha. Others in my party loved the spicy Margarito, although they were out of the main spicy tequila but the servers offered substitute recommendations. I came with a very large work group today, and the servers were so patient and flexible when we asked for modifications from the menu. I even was able to order the queso dip with the chorizo on the side (yummy but very thick cheese dip!), and they were very attentive of my colleague's mushroom allergy and made sure she got dedicated dishes, even when we were all sharing apps. The churro donuts seem to have changed recipe and got mixed reviews - some thought they were dry, another says she Uber Eats just those regularly Sitting outside in the summer on the patio is nice. Tasty, interesting dishes with modern urban twists on Mexican recipes. Truly the only slight downside is that sometimes parking can be tricky in this area, but you can always find free street parking, it may just take you a little bit. Even the funky and creative decor is a selling feature for me. A must-try!

DELICIOUS! Their happy hour has changed a bit but they are still as good as ever- they even now let…read moreyou mix and match tacos for a platter- yay! Fantastic service and cool bar area- I always recommend this place to friends who are in the area! *Crispy fish tacos are still my favorite item on the menu. Carnitas tacos are my 2nd favorite but I need to try their Al Pastor next time! They also have really good chips and guacamole.

Stopped here bc of the other yelp reviews recommending the food. The menu is just pics on the wall…read morew no prices. The chef came and Took our order. Most items were $10. We got three Al pastor and three Burris tacos to go (hold onions add lettuce). It took a little while-we could hear him putting our order together The total was $21 cash. And The food was delicious! Tender flavorful meat. Good portions. Hot green sauce. Savory birria broth. Came with a couple lime wedges and radish chunks. Verrry tasty!

A very literal hole in the wall delight! Go to the back of the convenience store and ring the…read moredoorbell for service. I got 3 tacos (one chicken, one al pastor, and one barbacoa) to go and they were excellent. The green sauce is wicked spicy but an excellent addition. Inexpensive at $9.50 for 3 tacos and very delicious! I'll be going back.

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 .

Wandered into this little place based on other Yelp reviews and a shared family interest in having…read moresome tacos before we completed an activity in a nearby area. Inside is small with only a few tables, and a counter front with a large menu displaying the food options in Spanish. They provided menus that had options in both English and Spanish (but it was obvious the restaurant catered more to a Spanish speaking audience). That being said, the staff was extremely friendly and had no problem communicating in English. Food selection included tacos, quesadillas, nachos, burritos, and other Mexican fare. Most everything had significant choices as to what protein type you might want on it. Foot quality was amazing. We had only a small variety of food choices in our party of 6, but everyone agreed their food was high quality and tasted great. Overall, if you want a no frills option for high quality Mexican food at a good price, I don't think you're going to find much better.

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!

very good love the staff and people. Me and my family went last night we loved it definitely will…read morebe going back.

We had been to the main Dolores location on Hope street before and we liked their food and the…read moreambiance. We have been fans of their cuisine since back when Chef Maria had El Ranch Grande near Plainfield St. This location has a limited menu selection like all Track 15 eateries. We got a rib eye taco and a Carnitas taco. Both were very tasty and well made. The spicy peppers were a bit too much for my husband, but overall, the sauce, toppings and meats were delicious. About $6 per taco.

WOW WOW W O W. This was absolutely one of the best dang tacos I've ever had. Unbelievably tasty in…read moreEACH bite!!!!! The empanada was outstanding as well, but these tacos???? From the tender steak meat marinated to perfection and then cooked sooooo well, to the salsas that enrich the taco even more adding incredible flavors. I cannot wait to have some more tacos. You gotta have it!!!!!!!

Gorgeous flavor. I got the three street tacos: one veggie one chicken one steak. The veggie had…read morecaramelized luscious plantains with a beautiful fruit salsa (mango?); the texture and flavor of the tortillas was as tasty as I've ever had. The steak tacos have been reviewed here and were very good with a very generous portion of steak. I enjoyed the chicken taco too.The service was charming and connected, and the food came out within a short time. The taste and service experience at Cultro was a highlight of what was already a dynamic, energetic street festival on Hope Street in Providence.