I visited Sombra for the first time and it was during brunch. I had received a recommendation for this spot for brunch specifically and had to check it out! I was immediately impressed with the interior of this restaurant, it felt upscale and designed so tastefully, loved the atmosphere! Our serve was also really sweet, bubbly, and friendly too. This made our dining experience very pleasant. I order the Churro Iced Café Exprés for a drink, and it was so impressive looking. I loved that the churro was warm and the drink itself was really tasty. However, I think there was way too much whipped cream and not enough of the actual drink. For my main dish, I chose the Barbacoa Benedict - a super popular choice according to the waitress, and for good reason! The Benedict really was delicious, the meat was tender, the flavors popped, and I love a good bolo roll as a base. But, the homefries were SO salty. They were cooked nicely, but I couldn't enjoy them for more than a few bites. Overall, I really enjoyed Sombra as a brunch spot and would certainly visit again. It's a great brunch spot in a prime location. read more

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Sombraaaaa! I've heard many positive things about dinner and drinks here, but no mention of brunch? We'll, let me tell you, they know how to do brunch, too. Priced a little highly in my opinion- I got the meat Omelette. It was tasty, it had a fair bit of carne asada in it and it was well seasoned. It also had some bacon and chorizo in there if memory serves me. I thought the portion could have been a little bit better for $23, or better yet, just make it $18-19. There's no reason an Omelette should come with a $23 price tag. I was actually satisfied with the portion given the mound of home fries. Which by the way were very tasty albeit, over salted. The braised beef Benedict that my wife got was very good, my only critique on it would be to toast the bolo a bit more because the whole thing was one texture. It missed the crunch you get with an English muffin as the base. I also thought the beef could have been more seasoned. One other order at the table included the breakfast tacos. You get 4 tacos piled with food. Actually looked like you got more than the Omelette. Noted for next time. I didn't order this, but tried it at the table- the spiked horchata drink was tasty. A little heavy on the whipped cream but it was a good drink! We were surprisingly the only ones in there besides one other table. Doesn't seem like brunch has caught on here? Nonetheless, I think you should give it a try, we were well taken care of and there wasn't anything we didn't like. read more

Sombra - Carne Omelette - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

The street corn guacamole was the star of the meal and I'd definitely get it again if I came back. The chicken and fish tacos both had decent amounts of meat and were seasoned well. Service was pretty quick and our server was nice. Not a bad meal, and I'd be happy to be invited back, but I've had better tacos in the area. read more

Sombra - Street corn guacamole, chicken and fish tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

Birria tacos are good but you can't really eat them there because they're sooo soggy and served as a regular taco (not crispy at all). Order them to go, and heat them in a skillet and they'll be yummy! Birria is supposed to be seared!! read more

Overall, we were in and out of this place fairly quickly on a Sunday evening. We didn't have a reservation but we were told we were "lucky" to get the last table available. As a prior hostess, I laugh lol. The food came out quick and the service was great. We shared an app and a plate. It was the perfect amount of food if you're not TOO hungry. The food was well seasoned, just wish it was spicier. I love Mexican food, but I'd categorize this kind of restaurant as gourmet Mexican. $7 for one taco? Come on now. The vibes in here are great and I can see it being the place to go to after work or something. Id Come back to try other dishes! read more

Sombra - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

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Yes, stop in here for food and drinks!! Went on a Sunday afternoon and wasn't busy at all, sat at the bar and the server was wonderful, gave suggestions & noticed when drinks were running low. We ordered apps to share and of course churros for dessert, they were to die for!! I also loved the bathroom decor and overall theme within the restaurant!! read more

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I was impressed when I walked in, being familiar with the previous restaurant. I love the revocations completed on this place, it looks very chic. The host could have been a bit more welcoming. We had a reservation (on a Wednesday), there were very few patrons in the restaurant and it really seemed like an inconvenience for them to seat us. Our server was delightful and helped with our drink selections, I had the margarita flight. The spicy and Italian were my favorites. We split the dip trio app. The pico was very runny, but the black bean was delicious. I liked that you could pick and choose how many and what type of tacos you wanted. I went with the shrimp and they were good. Overall, this was a nice experience. read more

Sombra - Margarita flight - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

My family and I went to a Sombra in East Greenwich. This restaurant is a great place for service, food, and ambiance. The drinks and food are top notch. I would highly recommend this place for a great experience. It would be hard to find a restaurant that hit all the notes for the experience u want to have. Bill read more

If you want to feel like you are eating in a Pinterest board, the atmosphere here is really quite good. It's relaxing but has a good buzz and the design team did a good job in both the look and the vibe. It has a loungy kind if atmosphere ... like someplace in NYC. The food is slightly below mediocre. The portions, flavours and quality are just not fantastic. While the menu seems creative and the descriptions of the dishes sound amazing, in reality, I've had much better Mexican from a mall food court in LA. This tasted like someone who grew up not Mexican created the menu using a Mexican cookbook. The flavors were just off ... way too much cilantro. Not enough pepper. If you told me this was Mexican food, I am not sure I'd believe you. The twisty shrimp is a sweet sauce are more Asian inspired than Mexican. The bowls I had were really no different than Chipotle from a tsste and quality perspective at over double the price. The only difference is that the cooks are very heavy handed from a sugar perspective. It seems like everything here is sweet ... right down to the addition of chopped pineapple. If you like sweet-flavors, you'll enjoy pretty much everything on the menu. If spicy or even balanced-tasting is how you enjoy your Mexican food, you may not enjoy it as much. The menu is difficult to navigate as there's nothing which stands out as a must have ... I find myself reading the menu over 2 or 3 times and licking a random item I am not very excited about. From a vibe and (super expensive) drinks standpoint, its cool. Although I think I've bought Pottery Barn furniture for less money than a margarita costs here. This wouldn't be my first, second or third choice (etc.) if I was dining in the area ... but the vibe inside is the best part. read more

I love to see new local places popping up in EG! Sambra has a beautiful interior with bars running down both sides of the restaurant. You can tell they were super thoughtful about the whole design. I also appreciate their valet parking (however if you are headed to Main Street and not to Sambra, them now owning the lots in the back makes parking a bit trickier.) I know they are a lounge, but EG is a super family forward town, so it would be nice for them to have a kids menu. I also thought it was odd that there were no prices on the cocktails. Maybe I missed them! The food was tasty, but the prices is super high for what you get. The highlight of the night for me was the queso dip and their churros with pineapple topped ice cream. We also got the elote ribs, which were good, but pricey, and we would have liked it more as a smaller side. The tacos were also tasty, but again the price felt quite high. Service was friendly and you just put the drink menu up when you need your waiter which is an efficient way to get your server when you need them. Overall a beautiful space with friendly service, but the food feels very expensive for what you get. read more

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Started with guacamole and chips it was good ; chips are on the thicker side and guacamole needed more seasoning dinner was fantastic I had carne asada burritos the meat was so tender! The rice was fluffy and delicious! The service was excellent very attentive and knowledgeable! Love love the atmosphere and ambiance will be coming back!! read more

Great bar with excellent drinks, great wine selection, and shareable plates. There are two very large bars and tv's on both sides. Everything is brand new and done very well. The music was great and the games were on. We were a party of six so we got to try a whole bunch of different food. My favorites were the barbacoa, carne asada, the guacamole, bean dip, and salsa. The churros were to die for! Everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely the best Mexican food in the area. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

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Upon entering, my husband and I were impressed by the renovation! The bars on either side of the room give it a very trendy vibe. We sat at the bar to the left of the entrance. Tyler, our bartender, did a nice job attending to our needs and made sure the kitchen staff were aware of my allergies. My husband and I opted to get the guacamole. Honestly, it was ok, BUT $18 was way overpriced considering the very small serving size. We felt our drinks were overpriced as well considering they were in either half glasses or tall skinny glasses. The prices of the drinks weren't marked on the menu, so we were surprised to see that they were $15 each. After getting two drinks each and the guacamole, we spent $100 with the tip!!! Honestly, with prices like that for modest portions, I'm not sure we will be back. read more

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All in all a nice place. Food was good. Service was good as well. Pretty much high priced Mexican style food. read more

Sombra - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

service was slow. took a while for our drinks. i have celiac disease and went because of the gluten free options. i made it extremely clear i was highly allergic to gluten. ordered gluten free everything. and got sick on the way home. cute place. the waitress was very sweet but had no knowledge on allergies. unsure if we will return. read more

Tried out Sombra, it was busy so I made a reservation, when you walk in the there is 2 bars on each side, the design is fun and inviting. Our server was great very attentive, now onto the food, tacos were ok they were tiny, the chips and guacamole were also tiny and not worth the money. The chicken a rice dish was amazing I would def be back for that. Not sure how this place is going to play out the food and drinks are tiny and definitely not worth the price tag.... I'll cont to go to el tapitio up the street read more

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Nestled in the heart of Main Street in East Greenwich RI, the new Mexican-inspired restaurant, Sombra (meaning shadow), offers a beautifully designed escape. The owners have clearly poured their hearts into transforming this space into a lively atmosphere, with each side of the restaurant having a unique personality. Let's start with the stunning decor. If there's one thing that captivates you instantly, it's the tons of different lighting and the beautiful tile work. I love the green serpent tile on the left bar that matches all their branding. It's a unique place in that the majority of seating are bar seats. There is also table/bench seating, and four other seating areas (2 by accordion windows on each side - these will be awesome in summer), there is a private space atop a handful of stairs, and a super chic half circle booth for a big group of friends. Their cocktail menu is 6 pages! I had the pleasure of Courtney crafting a gin-based drink that was off-menu, and it was seriously soooo good, great flavor and well balanced. My friend had a glass of wine and strawberry marg, all the cocktails around us looked really good. The menu is extensive. We tried the empanadas, fried avocado tacos and pineapple guacamole and it had us planning our next visit before we even finished our meal. Every bite you could tell used fresh ingredients. Note, it's less authentic Mexican and more Mexican-inspired. Some dishes are steak and fries for example. The vibe is off the charts, a super fun atmosphere, a good playlist bumping and it was very busy. The bar was jammed but everyone around us was super friendly and respectful. The staff are not only friendly but also incredibly attentive, ensuring that our dining experience was positive. A manager even stopped by to check on us. Kayla and Courtney were both awesome. Even the bathroom is an experience in itself, featuring skull gold foil wallpaper, an old telephone, and a quirky neon sign. It's these details that add to the overall playful and fun vibe of the restaurant, making it an ideal spot for a girls night out, a date night, or just a casual couples get-together. The hours are 11:30 AM to 1 AM every day, easy to remember! Next, I really want to try their brunch. If you're searching for a place that combines delicious Mexican-inspired food with a beautiful atmosphere, definitely check out Sombra. Your Instagram feed will thank you too! read more

Sombra - Bar and cocktail - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

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Tried it for the first time yesterday. Very very pretty place and love that the owners finally got the idea to include more bar space since so many diners often prefer the conviviality of a bar rather than a table. Staff was great and have to say that the margarita I was served was one of the best I've had in a very long time. Certainly much much better than your typical bar drink that is either too sour or too sweet or just off. The food is interesting because it focuses on small bites. Ok, love it! But flavors could use some work. The classic guacamole was fresh and a hit; would love to see a spicier version on the menu. The chips that were served with it however were cold and dull. Would also love to see a homemade salsa and their own hot sauce. Asking for salsa and being handed a bottle of Cholula was not the right answer. Tried a variety of tacos. Difficult to eat in large part because of the corn tortilla preparation. The restaurant is cavernous and so by the time the taco leaves the kitchen and hits the table, the griddled corn tortilla is hard and rubbery to the taste. The pork taco was virtually all Cole slaw and I struggled to find the pork. My husband had a plato with a carne asada protein. Rice and beans were flavorful but the carne asada was pale and not appetizing. The restaurant has only been open for three weeks and no doubt will hone its kitchen much better. We will try it again in a few weeks. read more

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Sombra chose to block us because of our honest opinion of their new restaurant... anyone who knows us knows that we are avid foodies there is not to many places that we haven't tried at least once ...Including their other establishments ...Especially my favorite, Mexican! Instead of deleting our comments and blocking us consider taking the criticism and do better!! Beautiful ambiance Great service Drinks were measured pour but ok Food is not authentic Mexican more American/Mexican .... Price was honestly outrageous 15$ for a cup of cafeteria grade guacamole and chips 6$ tacos read more

Sombra - 15$ guacamole - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

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Gorgeous new eatery on Main Street with incredibly fresh and creative tapas style dishes. The decor is eclectic and gives dark academia vibes, and the staff are welcoming and attentive. Our hostess explained everything beautifully and the front of house manager even checked in on us. And the food! Bright! Mouthwatering! Perfectly seasoned and the crispiness of the churro waffle...!!! Can't wait for the warmer weather so they can open the windows out onto the street but will definitely be back before then! read more

Sombra - Shrimp and Chorizo - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

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Beautiful place! The food was very tasty! We got the chicken Sombra and the steak. We also got the guacamole flight for an appetizer. However, our service was only okay. I understand it's a new restaurant. But, our waiter clearly forgot to put in our appetizers and entrees and then blamed it on the new POS system. Weird... I was also very surprised that there were no mocktails on the menu. I was told the bar could make a virgin mojito, but was later told the bar had no mint... weird. My boyfriend and I agreed we'd go back and try it again, as we understand it's a new place and they're probably still ironing out the kinks! read more

Sombra - Chipotle Sombra with Chicken Carne Asada - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

I went with friends recently and was excited to try this new place, an authentic mexican is greatly needed in EG! The place is beautiful and the staff friendly but I was a bit disappointed in the food. The taco's were ok but the shrimp was so spicy it was difficult to eat- even my brother in law found them too spicy and he likes things hot! Hoping that will improve but another concern were the prices!! The portions are small but the pricing is quite the opposite! Maybe they will adjust read more

We have been to Sombra a number of times and have generally enjoyed it. Until last night when my wife ordered fajitas with beef and was served ~ 1 cup of unseasoned ground beef on the side, a way of cooking beef fajitas I have never seen in my many years of eating Mexican dishes. When brought to the attention of the wait staff they seemed not to understand that beef fajitas ARE NOT served with ground beef. To their credit they offered to replace it. We declined for lack of time. But we will unlikely go back again. read more

My fiancé and I just walked in for lunch. We were seated and left waiting for over 15 minutes without anyone checking in on us or taking our orders despite my making eye contact with the hostess who seated us several times. When we decided to leave instead of dining here, the same hostess giggled and said "Have a good night!" There were three hostesses total standing around looking bored and gossiping at the front. They all seemed too busy looking at their phones to send a server over. Terrible service. A trendy renovation doesn't do nearly enough to make for a successful restaurant. Good luck. read more

The meal was great and our waitress did an amazing job, but the two hostesses were absolutely miserable. Their attitude immediately dampened the atmosphere as soon as we walked in. As the first point of contact, they play an important role in shaping the dining experience, and if they were having a bad day, it may have been better for them not to be working the front. read more

Amazing food. Love the pulled pork tacos! Strawberry margarita and the jumping goat were excellent! Great service! read more

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Love the menu! The sharing menus are great. Faith is a Faboo server! Love the atmosphere .

My husband and I went into Sombra and were so impressed by the beautiful transformation from the previous restaurant. The food, drinks and service were all amazing! We tried the Sombra margarita and Paloma from their cocktail list, the classic guac, Carne Asada meal and the margarita mousse. This is a great spot for a date night or night out with friends. read more

Sombra - Paloma - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

I live in EG and was excited for this place. I went during a week night for dinner, so it wasn't very packed and the service was good. My friend and I ordered speciality cocktails which were very good and cute, which warrants the price. The food was not good at all. I got a shrimp taco and avocado taco. The shrimp was soggy and the cheese on there tasted like it went bad. The avocado taco was also subpar at best. My friend got the taco salad which was basically lettuce with no meat, she had to request chicken on the side. Overall, the vibes are great, the drinks are really good but the food is eh. Would recommend for a place after work for drinks and maybe some chips! read more

I commend the staff as they were very nice and accommodating. Another plus is having 2 large bars which is great if you're a bar eater. However, the drinks are so puny for the price. The food is mediocre at best. The guacamole was a half cup serving with lots of chips. It was tasteless. The empanadas were so over cooked you could barely cut through them. Once again tasteless. The music was so loud you could barely converse over it. The tacos were not bad, but not enough to make any one of the 7 in our party to ever return. Sad! read more

Ashley our server was the best! Recommend her favorites from the menu which were delicious. Great atmosphere can't wait to go back.

Really nice interior renovation. Good place for a drink. Food was just OK. Pleasant waitstaff. Looks like they're targeting 20-30 crowd. Music in our dining area blaring . Won't return. read more

Popped in for lunch. I ordered two tacos- one Chicken Tinga and one Barbacoa (beef). The bartender came from behind the bar to take my order. He was very pleasant, explained the menu, and took my order. There were no other diners at the tables but there were five people at the bar. The serving sizes were small but the bartender was open to requests for salsa and condiments. The Barbacoa was very good but the Chicken Tinga was not. It had some added elements that took away from the flavor. The restaurant was very cold but the weather in RI was different from day to day and they may not have been open very long. Bottom line- service excellent, food okay. read more

Ambience was too noisy. Music too loud. Patrons eating outside were very loud. Difficult to have an intimate conversation. Food not that great. read more

Have known this space since Alias, Smith, and Jones. Cannot believe the transformation!! Just gorgeous space, had a few apps, they were fantastic. Mitchell (I think) at the bar was wonderful!! Looking forward to going again!! read more

Sombra - Ceviche and chicken taco - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - East Greenwich, Rhode Island

I had the chicken tinga with rice plate and it was great. Good service and great ambiance too. Would go again and recommend this place.

The interior renovation was well done. It looks nothing like the various restaurants that I've visited there over many years. Seating was comfortable. Vibe was upbeat. Service was very good. I ordered a carne assada. It was close to inedible- beyond tough- and was unappetitizing in its presentation- light gray. A corn dip was not bad, but pricey for what it was. My husband liked his dinner slightly more than I liked mine. I think that this establishment is intended by the ownership to be more of an upscale bar than a restaurant. If you like to go out for just drinks, I'd recommend it. I'd pass on the food though, because there are better dining options only a block or two from here. read more

Last minute plans to visit one of my daughters' friends who just started working there and was pleasantly surprised!! The atmosphere is fun and upbeat. We had a few apps and drinks which were very good! Server was pleasant and efficient. Definitely will return with friends. read more

Note to restaurant The upstairs room is NOT the place to be. Aside from the room being just too dark with no energy , I don't know anyone that wants to face a wall throughout an entire dinner. Perhaps a big round table would more appropriate in the space. I would leave the restaurant and go elsewhere if I was seated there again. Overall Dining experience was not pleasant. The rest of the restaurant has a dynamic and nice vibe, but this space is a big miss read more

So good! Taco salad is amazing, nachos are the best- try them with chorizo. Unique atmosphere, great food, excellent drinks! Win, win, win!