Caliente Mexican Grill

Stopped in to get a build your own bowl for $10...Chicken, rice, and sauce. The spicy sauce is…read morefantastic and the chicken is grilled perfectly, moist and full of flavor from the spices. The owner is really cool and the restaurant is always clean. Great option in the Cowesett area of West Warwick.

Okay food and the portions are generous for the amount you pay. The flavor could use some…read moreimprovement though. I bought a half chicken & half lamb/beef bowl for $12. Then for $.75 extra, I added hot cherry pepper relish. The meats were decently tender, and not chewy, but they all lacked flavor. More grilling or marinade could've been used. My dish was saved by their spicy mayo and their delicious relish. I am also taking away one star because of the ridiculousness of charging $.75 for every topping. Charging an extra $.75 each for lettuce, tomato, olives, cucumbers, pickles, etc. Really? That's absurd.

Interior view

Take away Beef Shawarma platter w/fries. Not too spicy. A nice 'zing'.

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Outside - nice clean, bright sign and nice brick storefront

Wise Guys Deli West Warwick

3.5(73 reviews)

0.0 mi

We arrived to our hotel around dinner time and without a car so we door dashed some dinner. The…read moreportions were so large! I ordered the Valentines 18" pizza plus some wings, curly fries and onion rings and an antipasto salad. Our family of 5 ate plenty and had leftovers; we probably didn't need the fries and onion rings but kids wanted to splurge and we are on vacation. It was recommended by the hotel and so good! The only thing is there were no utensils or napkins and no packets of red peppers and Parmesan - maybe I missed that part and should have designated.

i ordered a steak and cheese extra cheese on a white wrap, when I ever opened it to have ZERO…read morecheese in the "steak" which looks like overcooked hamburger. I had to throw the entire thing away. so very disappointed. So very dry that I couldn't even swallow that one bite I took. Second horrible sub from there the last 2 times. That's an ouch for me.

Grilled chicken pesto

Turkey BLT

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Meat Gyro

The Shanty

4.5(784 reviews)

2.8 mi

The Shanty is one of those places I don't go to nearly enough and I really need to change that…read more I was specifically craving hand-cut fries and theirs did NOT disappoint. I got the Big Ol' Burger and it was so good. Cooked perfectly, the special sauce was delicious and as you can probably tell from the photo, the fries were exactly what I was looking for. Everything tastes really fresh here. It has that farm-to-table quality, but in a relaxed, laid-back (but still really pretty) setting. We came for lunch and I loved that they had brunch options too. We didn't get any adult beverages but I was very tempted by the entire drink menu, so next time! Our service was also outstanding. Really everything was A+. Definitely a local spot that I need to remember to go to more often.

In town for work and was looking for a place to grab a bite after work. I found The Shanty on Yelp…read more The moment I opened the door I was greeted, by the owner, with the most upbeat personality and smile! She showed me to my table, brought a carafe of water, and welcomed me in. I was quickly welcomed by Sergio, my server, who shared the special and the soup of the day. Once I ordered my soda I took in the ambiance of the bar, new lights, and the rest of the restaurant. It's not a large building but they make every inch count. Now, the reason you're reading this review- THE FOOD. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with a Caesar Salad. The chicken (photo below) was perfectly cooked, topped with hot honey, slaw, pickles, and ranch then placed on a soft brioche bun. The meal was reasonably priced as well at $33 which included tip. I will absolutely be back to the Shanty next time I'm in town.

Fish and chips

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Bar seating area

Slice & Company

4.2(87 reviews)

3.3 mi

Service was friendly and on time There is no ambiance…read morebasically just to go unless you want to sit on the few stools Pizza was good I should have asked for it to be cooked well done I will go back and try something different

This is my go to pizza place when I want a late night snack! Service is great and quick every time…read moreI go. Inside doesn't have seating but are counters for you to stand and eat if you would like.

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Wild Harvest Cafe

4.2(105 reviews)

2.3 mi

The hostess & server were extremely friendly and welcoming!…read more I had such a good time at Wild Harvest in East Greenwich! I sat outside on the large patio, they also have a decent size indoor seating with a bar! I enjoyed a couple of cocktails, tried the pizza, & a smash burger The pizza was okay I didn't live the crust, but that smash burger was definitely the star of the show! The cheese pull, the flavor, the soft bun

Had a delicious breakfast here And was happily surprised with the cheerful atmosphere and wonderful…read moreservice! The waitstaff were delightful including JEN and a newbie she was training. My coffee drink was a house special iced coffee and was just delicious. I ordered a simple breakfast of eggs, pork sausage, and sourdough. Everything toast. I'm a small eater and was able to bring home half of my serving which I had the next day. Placed in the toaster oven briefly 'twas absolutely delicious the second time around as well! We checked out their catering and to go items, sandwiches, salads, and pastries. The lines were queued with eager customers. Folks kept coming in regularly for both in and out side dining! Great little place... we will be back !!!

Front of cafe/ordering area

Chocolate Croissant

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Fusion Latin and Caribbean

4.4(38 reviews)

0.1 mi

Driving to Newport from the airport, we were looking for a quick dinner spot. We walked into live…read moremusic and a busy little Afro-Caribbean food hideaway. The ribs, jerk wings and jerk chicken were all fresh and fantastic. The loaded tostones also were nice. Great service with a smile!

Let's go Latin! The queer o meter is a solid 10. Yay!…read more I do love to try new places and this has been on the list for some time. We finally hit it on Friday night and it was a home run. The staff is super nice and attentive. It's an open layout and from what I could see, a well stocked bar. We got the jerk chicken w/honey wings to start which were SO GOOD! They aren't breaded or fried, which I like. Flavorful, hot and tender. I highly recommend them. I got the oxtail with rice and pinto beans. The portion was average but the flavors were spot on. Nice sauce and tender braised meats. My friend let me try her jambalaya, it wasn't like any I've had before, that's not saying it wasn't tasty it was just.... Lighter?! For lack of a better word. For having chorizo in it, I was surprised that it wasn't a heavier rice dish. It was something I would order because of that factor, however. It had nice subtle seasonings that highlighted the proteins in the dish. Very good imo. We got the churros for dessert and do me they fell short. They were dense and I overly "sugared". We weren't rushed and got to enjoy our visit and food at our own pace. I'll definitely be back to try other dishes. They had a full smoked BBQ menu in addition to the main menu, which intrigued me. Drop in and give it a try. It's not cheap but I feel worth the money and the portions, as I said, as average sized. I feel if they upped the cost $1 or $2 and beefed up the portions they may get a bigger crowd for that area. All in all def try it out. Cheers!

Surf and turf

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Shots

Jersey Mike's Subs

3.2(39 reviews)

3.3 mi

Never in a million years would I think that I'd be rating a corporate chain 5 stars ... however, as…read morea frequent visitor to Rhode Island, I have not found many sub shops of note. I needed a quick sandwich when I found myself in East Greenwich, RI visiting a friend and he recommended this place. "Are you sure there isn't somewhere more ... local?", I asked. "Trust me. You'll like it.", he said. The subs here aren't cheap. $10 - $12 for a 'regular sized' sub ... and $18 - $20 for a 'huge' sub. The regular sized sub is smaller than most local sub shops by about 1/4. I was a little disappointed when I saw the size vs. the price. After finishing it, honestly, I think I could have eaten 1/4 more and been full vs. feeling like I needed a little something else after finishing the 'regular'. It's hard to describe the size here ... I'd say it's in between a small and regular-size anywhere else. The actual sub was fantastic. I did the Mike's Way Italian Sub, minus onions, add pickles. They slice the cold cuts by hand for each sub ... which means they are not dry ... but, keep in mind that, unlike Subway, where subs are made quick but the ingredients have been sitting out all day ... these taste like the ones in NJ where it is unheard of not to slice the meat fresh. It does take some extra time ... so be prepared to wait if there is a line. I went into the store and there were 2 people ahead of me. I was in and out in 15 minutes ... kind of a long time for 2 subs, but the quality was indicative of the care in preparation. The cold cuts here were flavorful and the lettuce was crisp and fresh. The bread was good ... not overwhelming from a taste perspective and allowed the cold cuts to be the star of the show. The veggies tasted fresh and aside from being a little too wet with oil and vinegar for my liking, it was one of the better Italian subs that I've had. Their rewards program is complete trash! It is impossible to figure out ... you have all kinds of sign-in issues ... and the first time discount coupon of 10% off didn't work. Eventually, after waiting for 20 minutes to order and have my subs made, I told them to forget about it and ate the 10%. Two subs came to over $20 ... and drinks were almost $4 each ... so Two subs and two sodas was around $32 with tip/tax. For this reason, I probably wouldn't return here too often. If you are looking for a fresh tasting sub with better than normal ingredients, this is your spot! Danny DeVito must be laughing all the way to the bank because I see these shops everywhere lately! They are trying to be the In N Out burger of the sandwich world ... and succeeding a little bit. The staff was competent but not at all what I'd call friendly or cheerful. I guess that's maybe a true NJ vibe?

This location is great. Their sandwiches are consistently good, they always get my customized…read moreorders correct from the app, and they're quick. In store pickup is easy because the bags are right next to the register, or you could do curbside pickup right in front of the store - they're friendly with that too. Inside is clean and usually not too busy either. This is my go to location for Jersey Mikes.

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Kaloo Halal Market

4.9(11 reviews)

3.2 mi

A very clean market with friendly employees. The aisles are wide and not crammed with tons of…read more items like in an Asian market. The meat counter looked like it had really fresh cuts. We made a trip here specifically to have some of Sami's cooking but sadly he is not there on Mondays so the hot food counter is not available. I've had the pleasure of having chef Sami and his family cook for a large group at my church and it was banging. Super delicious. There's no menu posted but there may be some random Middle Eastern dishes posted but I couldn't decipher it. Up front they even have kid sized shopping carts and it has a little flag on it that says "customer in training" or something like that. They super cute. I will definitely be back. Been dreaming of those shawarmas for a few weeks now!!

i'm mad i haven't been here sooner what is this cute little gem with amazing high quality…read moreingredients!!! i came to find flat wife skewers for persian kebab and they had sold out so they offered to sell me a few of the ones they have in their kitchen since i really needed them the next day. price was awesome too. i got cracked olives that taste like home and big serving plates for fattet hummus and their bread is so freaking fluffy and fresh. the staff was so pleasant and the decor is immaculate. wish they were in providence so i could go more often but ill make my way back again im sure.

Chupa chups lollipops

Kebabs. Kafta and chicken

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Samples!! Left to right. Fried pita, meat pie, cheese pie, zaatar pie, falafel

Cowesett Pizza

4.2(56 reviews)

0.1 mi

Service was good, staff was friendly and the gluten free pizza was delicious! I ordered cheese with…read morepepperoni, it was a 12" and I ate every bite! I've eaten there previously, before I had to go gluten free, both times - delicious pizza!

Really good thin crust pizza with excellent rich tasting cheese and packed full of ingredients, all…read morethe way to edge. I enjoyed the oily tasty pepperoni & tons of black olives. Next time I'll ask for a side of marinara to dip in. I do love a red sauce but with this thin a crust I get the need for very minimal sauce. Also loved the Greek salad packed with tons of feta and cucumbers and olives. I can't carry out there again.

A complete "flop" tonight!!!

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"Bar" Pie-So good!

Mandeez

4.7(31 reviews)

5.1 mi

I really like middle eastern and mediterranean food that I always go to these food places whenever…read moreI can. The same reason that led me to try Mandeez. I have read good reviews about the place and it is unique in that it is Yemeni/Mediterranean. I did take out and chose the following: Okra Stew, Chicken Shawarma Over Rice Platter, and a slice of the Pistachio cake. The Okra Stew was very flavorful. I do not eat okra but my husband does, yet I tried the sauce and it was really tasty. I ended up eating a few pieces of the potatoes and carrots in the stew, just to enjoy the sauce. The Chicken Shawarma was okay--not my best order. The chicken is not dry yet the rice was very greasy for my taste. Every spoonful, I could taste the grease. It was not for me. The pistachio cake is delicate and scrumptious. Not too sweet. I might go back and try another dish but would make sure to ask that the rice not be greasy.

Mandeez brings the flavors!! This Yemeni & Mediterranean restaurant has been missing from my…read morelife!! If you are in this neck of town, don't pass this up. Smaller establishment with 7 tables to choose from. Has dedicated parking lot off the street to use and handicap ramp to use for access if needed. Plenty to choose from on the menu for dine in or take out and halal as well. Staff is very friendly and able to answer any questions needed on the menu or for the specials of the day as they rotate. I can't wait to come back and try some other dishes! I had Kebah, labneh, fahsa with fresh tanoor bread and a pistachio cake to finish off the meal. Oh don't forget the juices available either!! The mint lemon looked refreshing, but I settled on the avocado banana that was amazing! Great flavor profile and the tanoor bread reminded me of time spent abroad enjoying these items in country! If you are not familiar with these items and want to spice your life up a bit, stop in and enjoy some culinary greatness!!

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Mandeev's dining area and service counter

Lamb Kabsa

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Interior

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Paula A.

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5 years ago

I always tip a few bucks on takeout however if you pay by credit card at this place , you are forced to Leave a 15%, 18%, or 20% tip on a freaking takeout order. The machine will not let you bypass it and tip in cash. So you are forced to pay a huge tip on picking up your damn takeout order. So be prepared to tip big on being blessed with their presence. I will not return. read more

Susan D.

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10

2 years ago

#RIFoodFights TacoMania. Holy cow was this amazing! We've been to other locations but this one is top notch. We loved everything about it - the service, the serving size, the customization, and the flavors. Can't wait to come back! read more

Matt B.

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4 years ago

Big portions, good prices and the food is always good. Would much rather go here than a Chipotle any day.

Charles D.

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2 years ago

Food is great there was nothing I don't like there food is the best outta all of the caliente restaurants

Tom C.

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3 years ago

I eat here about once a week, the food is always on point. The 007 tacos are a must try

Kristin C.

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10

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3 years ago

In the past good. Nachos recently not so much, they could improve them.

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I've been a chipotle guy for years until I tried this spot a couple years ago. Bajas the 3 pillars…read moreof a great restaurant.. awesome service , cleanliness, and consistency. This is a great spot to grab a quick bite for lunch or even for dinner if you have that crave for Mexican! My go to is the chipotle chicken quesadillas with pepper & onion in it! Very generous on the portion sizes and delicious! Also, the tacos and salad bowls are a hit as well! 10/10

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This location has been one of my most visited Mexican restaurants. The reason for frequentness is…read morenot only because the food but because of out standing staff. Manny(bartender), Jair, and el Senior Manuel are the faces of this restaurant for me. They may be the reason for some the enjoyable visits ! As a Mexican women I am very picky when it comes to authentic Mexican food. The dishes that are in my constant rotation and would recommend are: tortilla soup, sopes de carnitas, enchiladas de mole,and as appetizer cheese dip with beens( delicious combo created by Jair). These dishes are scrumptious and savory that I am not able to describe in words how incredible they really are. If you are looking for an amazing meal with a caring friendly staff this is a place for you. Make sure you take a picture in the front it's beautiful!

Came for cinco de mayo yesterday. Service was good given the busy holiday with the restaurant being…read morepacked. The staff was competent, effective and you can tell they were organized and prepared, not their first rodeo. They got Us in for a walk in waitlist within 15mins which shocked me as we were 4th in line on their waitlist link. Having a waitlist link was impressive in itself tbh. Love the communication for customers... showing the wait time and which spot in line you have. Chips and water came out quick even with the packed restaurant. At the end, I believe a manager, came by to ask how our dining experience was and to clear the table. Love that ! Nice that the manager jumps in to help and takes time to check in with customers. I was very impressed by their operations. I had el pastor tacos which the cinnamon-ish flavor profile wasn't my taste but the tacos were good if you enjoy that, came with black refried beans and rice. Rice was really good! I had the spicy Diablo margaritas with tajin rim and really enjoyed that as well. My bf had the birria tacos which came with the dip and he said it was mid, could've been better as wasn't much flavor. I also had shrimp ceviche which was ok too. Was hoping for more flavor. Really loved the warm tortilla chips and salsa was nice. We also ordered the cheese queso blanco dip which was really good.

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This is by far the best mexican food in the area!!! Don't sleep on it people. If they have tamales…read moreget a bag to take home, you will not be disappointed.

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