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    Terra Negra Cantina

    3.5 (36 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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    Meg M.

    Wow! This is an adorable spot! However, it's so much more! They have some of the best steak tacos I've ever had! Go for taco Tuesday---they're $2 each! The margaritas are amazing and massive! The waitress we had, Italia, was amazing! She took great care of us! This spot is a must check out----great food, drinks, service and ambiance. It's a 10 out of 10!

    Vijay S.

    I visited this place during the taco mania fest. Terra Negra Cantina and Terra Luna Cafe are owned by the same people. Terra Negra focuses on Mexican cuisine, while Terra Luna offers Dominican, Puerto Rican, and Colombian dishes. I'm not sure why they weren't combined into one restaurant. The ambiance inside is quite nice. I tried the Al Pastor and Chicken Tinga tacos. I wasn't a fan of the Al Pastor tacos, but the Chicken Tinga ones were good. The toppings were abundant. Overall, it was a good experience.

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    Annie R.

    This was our 2nd time at the restaurant and honestly we should go more often. One tip is if you want to avoid big crowds, go on a Monday, Wednesday or Thursdays. All the other days can be more of a party vibe if that's what you are looking for. Food: - guacamole: this was good and fresh-ish. It was cold which felt like it was refrigerated. Other than that the flavor was good. Could use more salt and spices though. - Al pastor tacos was good as a whole. However the pork can be chopped down to a smaller size and marinated more. I would still order it again. - the chicken tinga tacos were good but could use more seasoning. - the chicken flautas: omg! U gotta come hungry for this one. It's massive! But it's tasty and with some hot sauce it's even better. - birra burger: another massive one! They don't skim on the portion for this. It's a good burger and cheesy as well. Comes with fries. Service: Both times that we went, the servers were really nice and attentive. So complaints there. Ambiance: I love the vibe and the decor! It's so cute. I can see where it can be a cozy vibrant chill spot but it can also turn into a party Miami scene quick lol it's multiple faceted lol I would definitely return again.

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    Naia L.

    Went to Terra Negra for dinner, on a Friday night, wasn't busy so got sat right away. My husband took a lot time deciding but waitress was nice and understanding. She brought us a free shot of birria broth; ive never had it and was delicious. Mt husband got a mango mojito, tasted like a pina colada. He got steak and fries, came with a side (he picked salad) but also rice and beans. Lots of food. He wasn't impressed with the steak, said had lots of nerves, but i tried it and seasoned really well. I had a steak salad, was good, just felt like missing something! Maybe avocado would of made it better but was still good! Its a nice place, big bar, cosy and dark . Would recommend it for dates. There is other sitting areas for groups too.

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    Trae G.

    Outside is bright. Very slow business wise. Service is a bit slow. I got the flight of margaritas. Very nice. This is a new place. Traffic is slow because it's tucked away. Of the reviews on here are for the restaurant next door owned by same person but not this place. I would have tried food but server change at 5 and I didn't want to start over. I can't give more stars based on alcohol alone. This place has potential just give them a shot. Good luck.

    Alice L.

    This is a long overdue review of this restaurant. I came here with my friend on a Tuesday because I saw their taco Tuesday advertisement on instagram. On Tuesday they offer 2$ tacos and 5$ shots, and honestly the 2$ tacos sounded so good to us. The restaurant has plenty of street parking, but there is not any parking garage nearby. The restaurant has an outdoor setting as well as an indoor one, due to the windy weather we opted for indoor. (I think it is important to mention that they check ID's before entering so you have to be 21+ to enter). The inside interior is very casual but very nicely decorated. The restaurant Is of a decent size and the ambiance is lovely. There is loud music playing throughout the night and if you don't like that then this place is not for you. I really loved how they played different genres of music like rap, Afro beats, Spanish music and dancehall. Now for the most important part: the FOOD. I ordered a cheese quesadilla because unfortunately the 2$ taco deal did not offer shrimp or fish tacos and I am a pescatarian. My friend took advantage of the 2$ deal and ordered plenty of tacos which they said were delicious and filling. The part I enjoyed the most about my dinner was their delicious cocktails. I ordered a mango margarita and not only it tasted amazing it was also of a very generous size. Overall im my experience at Terra Negra in Providence was great. Can't wait to be back!

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    Antia P.

    No need for a reservation. We ordered the Carnitas, chicken, and pork tacos all of them were very good. Pork burrito is huge, very flavorful. I had the Chicken Cesar salad comes with dressing on the side for your convenience shredded lettuce and small croutons which I love! Mexican fries with chicharron were amazing! Comes with crema, nacho cheese and avocado which is the perfect bite. I personally would add pico and jalapeños. Keep in mind if you ask for water it is a $5 bottle of still water. 15% gratuity automatically added but the service by Valeria was top tier. She was very friendly, knowledgeable of the menu and very attentive. Great service, great music, and $10 hookahs! Count me in!

    Birria & shimp tacos with nachos topped with chicken tinga
    Meesh U.

    What a cool spot located in one of Providence's most iconic spots - De Pasquale Square! We visited as part of RI Food Fights TacoMania challenge & sat at the beautiful bar, which allowed us to chat with the bartender all about this newer spot. She gave many good suggestions about dishes to try. With fun, festive lighting & decor, this would make a great spot to meet friends for an evening of cocktails & eats. The tacos we tried, a shrimp & a birria, we're delicious! We also ordered nachos, which would have benefitted from fresh cheese sauce and chips instead of pre-made packaged ingredients. The menu has many interesting items with an Oaxacan flair & some great week night specials. We look forward to returning to try more!

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    Michelle W.

    Was not too impressed. Wanted to order something light since I would be seeing friends right after, so I ordered the nachos. They looked like Tostitos Bite Sized chips and the cheese was like nacho cheese/cheese sauce... did not seem authentic at all and just hastily put together. After dining outside, I got the check and was surprised to see this 15% service charge?? Did not understand what that was for. Did not bother asking since my friend and I were heading somewhere after. To top it off, I saw a tiny mouse running around while we were dining outside. Not to blame the restaurant, but it didn't help with my experience. I'd definitely give this restaurant another chance- but might go for take out or delivery instead.

    Chicharron and Chicken Tinga tacos

    I've been coming to Terra Negra for a while now, and the food and service has always been excellent. Today I stopped by for the RI Food Fights Tacomania event, and it just happened to be Taco Tuesday ($2 per taco). I had quite a few tacos, but my favorites were the chicken tinga and the chicharron tacos. I came early enough to avoid the dinner rush, so it was nice and quiet. As always the staff was great and the food was awesome. Highly recommended!

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    Joseph M.

    Stumbled upon this place walking through the square. The food is quite nice. Highly recommend the empanadas. They're not a typical empanada, but they are delicious. The ceviche de coco was also very good although the plantain chips it is served with were a bit soggy. I'd skip the tres leches cake which texturally wasn't great. The drinks are a whole other story, basically stick to what you know because the drinks on the menu were not delicious. But overall I'd go again because the food is a solid B+.

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