Almost entire menu is, or can be made, gluten free. Lots of great vegetarian options. Space is…read morehuge, and service is quick. Would be back if in the area again and craving Mexican.

First off, the good: Ethan our server was very sweet…read moreThe food was DELICIOUS (carnitas quesadilla and bean dip in particular) However we had a pretty bad customer service experience with the owner who was contacted after we noticed a discrepancy with our bill. We ordered the chips and guac for 14.50, which comes with beans and salsa, and says says free refills (menu attached). We asked for one refill of beans and one of guac. When we got the bill, we were supposed to see charges for the beans and guac. Our server explained that the free refills were only for the chips and salsa. We asked to see a menu again and pointed out that it says free refills. Our server contacted the owner/manager who doubled down on the misleading statement and charged us for both refills (total of 10.50 additional cost). It's really a bummer because I had read a bunch of reviews on here and my takeaway is that the food is great but the management leaves something to be desired. Be upfront with your customers! It's a great restaurant with delicious food, I'm glad small businesses exist, and I wish that we had been treated with more grace and honesty. Losing $10 on your end (or even just being upfront and stating the refill policy on the menu) is well worth it for a positive customer experience. I would have loved to give this place 5 stars but took 1 off for the misleading pricing and another for the way that it was handled by the manager.

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!

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.

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!

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!

Food - the carne asada was very flavorful and the torts sandwich was delicious…read more Service - fast & friendly Ambiance- it's inside a local owned market I would suggest taking it to go

If you're having a night out with friends this is definitely a good spot for a quick bite and or…read moredrinks! Our server was awesome, it was a very cozy vibe; dim lit but comfy seating. & I promise you- the margarita pitcher is worth it!

Food is absolutely amazing, the table side guac is worth every penny…read more The food is definitely slightly pricier than the average Mexican restaurant, but the quality makes it worth it. Drinks are strong & large, making for a fun atmosphere.

There was a brief moment in time where I thought Xaco Taco was overrated. That was until my friend…read morerecently wanted to check them out and I agreed. However, instead of getting tacos, we ordered our meal off the appetizer menu including shrimp ceviche rojo, tamarind-chile wings, and carne asada fries. Everything looked magnificent and portion sizes are great, especially considering that they're appetizers. The shrimp ceviche was delicious and well plated. I am not sure if the green stuff was olive oil but it helped keep the ceviche together. The Valentina provided the right amount of spice level. The tomato, cucumber, and avocado were very fresh. The tamarind chile wings were good, though I was disappointed the skin wasn't crispy and that it lacked a strong contrast between sweet / sour (tamarind) and spicy. I think they were more spicy and a tiny bit sour. The carne asada fries are a must whenever I go. All the ingredients work together so well. I am not sure if it's a new series, but the taco of the month for October is Taco Suadero which is supposed to be the belly of the cow but they use beef brisket. I tried one during another visit a couple days later and they were flavorful and the meat was very tender as promised. The staff is always great and they have seating indoors (bar, by the bar at high tables, or regular tables in a larger dining area) and outdoors. They have cool decorations inside. There is usually never a wait time since they do a good job of getting food out. They have TVs and will play sports.

Xaco on Richmond Street in Prov is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the whole city…read more I ordered a bowl with rice beans and guac, fish tacos, birria tacos, as well as al pastor tacos. The inside of the restaurant is contemporary and laid-back with our southwestern/Northwestern Pacific/Mexican vibe. Service is fast, friendly, and the food tastes really good.

I found Chilangos by serendipity: we were looking for a Mexican restaurant that was open on Tuesday…read moreand we liked the menu on the website because the food was true Mexican food, not the usual Americanized Mexican. So we took a chance. And we were not at all disappointed! First, we were greeted warmly, in a genuine way, by the owner. They seemed genuinely glad to have us. The older gentleman was friendly and playful towards my son. The food was delicious! I had enchiladas with housemate mole. The mole was fantastic: complex and nuanced. My daughter had enchiladas verde, which was smothered in a poblano salsa that was also complex, with great green heat. My son ordered the arracherra, a peppercorn rubbed steak served with homemade guacamole and a delicious cactus salad. I was tempted by several other dishes, particularly the enchiladas mineras (beef cheeks - yum!). All in all, a warm, welcoming, delicious experience that made me want come back. And I will.

I used to come here all the time when I lived in Providence. In the three times I've been back over…read morethe last few years, I've had a couple stellar experiences and one subpar experience. But I'm someone that believes anyone can have an off day so overall this place is really great. First and foremost, get the margarita. They are the best I've ever had. Also, get the tacos. Even as an app they're so great. I got the shrimp and a veg recently. I've enjoyed all of the entrees I've ever gotten. Honorable mention is the shrimp Diablo. Super spicy and delightful. The interior is warm, cozy, and a perfect combo of lit enough so you can see but dark enough to set a mood for spilling tea or flirting with your date. Equal parts good for girls night and good for date night. The not so great: I got flautas once and they fell flauta (haha). Also, it's sometimes a one man show so service can be slow especially if you need refills so be sure to order multiple drinks at a time, or better yet a pitcher. Street parking can be a real pain but sometimes you get lucky on a side street. Definitely worth a visit if you've never been!

On our trip, we were walking over by Brown on Thayer and decided to pop in for lunch. They have a…read moresmall inside and a patio outside. I would very surprised you could find such food Mexican food in the Northeast! Got two dishes - one a stuffed quesadilla, and another was a full plate with multiple meats, sides, etc. All the meat (beef, pork, etc) were all cooked to order, very tasty. Sides and toppings were fresh and delicious as well. Good prices and left us very full! Would recommend checking them out.

caliente workers are super helpful and make delicious food. it's not the mexican i am used to in…read moresouthern california but it's close enough for cravings in rhode island. very generous portions and seasoned very well, salted well too. prices are also lower than bajas and chipotle for example. i've done a steak burrito the size of my head for $10 and not eaten until the next day in the evening. when i get a bowl i end up having to split it between two meals and im a girl who can eat. complimentary chips and salsa with every order is appreciated.

Very friendly owner and staff, lots of fun events and beautiful murals/decor throughout, and a…read morefeatured full vegan section of their menu! I ordered takeout the other weekend and while I waited, there was a live singer/danger performing, so that was fun to watch. I ordered the Vegan Chorizo Burrito Bowl, and the portion was generous - I could barely finish, and I think I saved some for later. The lettuce was crispy and fresh, and the house made vegan chorizo from chickpeas is a fun slightly mealy texture that I crave. I've also had a similar dish in Tostada form, which was crunchy and a little difficult to eat, but fresh and absolutely delicious. It's so exciting as a vegetarian to have multiple protein options at a Mexican restaurant, other than just the classic beans. Parking can be a little bit of a challenge at times - this place always seems busy! They have a small lot you can park in, or I was able to pretty easily find street parking mere feet away from the restaurant. Some people look like they park at the Dunkin Donuts next door at night when Dunkin is closed, too, especially if running in quickly for a pick up order. The dining area is a little small, but there is a special bar area off to the side, and they sometimes have liquor vendors set up during special events giving samples or teaching about their product. I feel such a burst of warmth and sense of being welcomed every time I come here, and can't wait to keep working my way down the vegan menu - THANK YOU for catering to those with dietary restrictions and creating a whole section for us, not just having one dish available and calling it a day. I can't wait to see what is in store for the future of Casa Azul!

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.

After making reservations at another restaurant, we drove there only to discover they were…read moreclosed--even though we had received confirmation for our 7:00 PM reservation. Needless to say, it was a disappointing start to what was supposed to be a special family evening. Thankfully, a quick call to Aguardente in Fox Point changed everything. The person who answered explained that they weren't taking reservations that evening, but they did have one outdoor table left if we could make it there in time. Despite the challenges of navigating Providence during the World Cup festivities and the Cape Verde Festival in the Fox Point area, we managed to get to the restaurant and secure that last table. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Aguardente for helping turn our evening around. Our daughter and son-in-law were hoping to enjoy one last dinner with both families before leaving on Monday for a special assignment in South Carolina, and the unexpected closure of our original restaurant had left everyone feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the team at Aguardente made us feel welcome. The food was excellent, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Most importantly, they helped transform what had begun as a stressful evening into a memorable celebration with family. Thank you to everyone at Aguardente for your kindness, hospitality, and professionalism. You made our families smile and created a special memory during an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Aguardente and look forward to returning. -- A very grateful family

Atmosphere: cute outdoor seating area for summer nights. The inside has cool decor (including a…read morebathroom that apparently won an award??), but is very small and cramped. The upper 'porch' like area looks really fun, but the table we were seated at was so close to the other tables I was uncomfortable. I get that we're in a city, but I value my personal space and privacy and felt like the whole restaurant could hear my every word - ick. Service: our server seemed annoyed that I didn't want an alcoholic drink, and was not very helpful. Half of the menu is not in English (very chaotic how some portions are in English and others are not, it doesn't seem consistent), so we had some questions, such as "what does x taste like?" and the only response we got was "not too sweet"....okay, but what DOES it taste like? She spoke very fast and I couldn't understand her listing off the specials, even though she didn't really have an accent. She left partway through while we were there so I guess she was just at the end of her shift and checked out, but it was so offputting how rude and unhelpful she was. When our servers transitioned, we offered to cash out then since we weren't getting anything else and wanted the original server to get her tips, but she started joking around that we didn't have to do that - which I appreciate, but we actually did want to get going and get cashed out, but she refused to give us our check. I asked three times and she still wouldn't 'let us do that'...very weird. Food: there were not a ton of vegetarian options that appealed to me. I went a little overboard on plantains by accident, which is my mistake. I first ordered the Rellenitos with cilantro crema sauce, which were very good and a flavor combination I wasn't expecting. The dough to filling ratio was a little off and they were pretty dry inside, so I needed a lot of the sauce. An order only came with 2 and I wish it was more. I'm glad I ordered something else - Tula Fries, which came with the same exact cilantro creme sauce as the Rellenitos, even though they are described differently on the menu, which felt lazy to repeat a sauce. The sauce didn't go well with them at all in my opinion so I did not enjoy these as much as I would've liked. My friend enjoyed her drink, but thought almost all of the meat on her meat and cheese board was either low quality or close to going bad. It was priced reasonably, which we were shocked by, but she couldn't eat a good portion of it sadly. We did really enjoy the baked flava bean snack that was a part of it. The board weirdly came with just half of one small, half rotten strawberry that looked terrible - it would've been better to leave it off. Towards the end of the night, there was so much water on the floor in the hallway that goes to the bathroom and passes the kitchen - I had to walk through it to go to the bathroom, which felt like a safety hazard. My friend was on crutches and wouldn't even try to get over there since we knew she'd slip on all the water. It just looked terrible and was dangerous, so not sure what we going on that there was such a water issue there. Their specialties and more meat based dishes are probably great, but there just aren't a ton of things for me to eat here. I'd be willing to try it again for drinks and apps if the service wasn't so unwelcoming.