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Tacontento

4.4 (81 reviews)
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Open • 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids
Happy hour specials

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Enchiladas - A foam takeout container holds remnants of Mexican cuisine, including shredded chicken, rice, beans, and tortillas, with some sauce and food scraps visible.

Extremely disappointed, this costed my $16 plus tax. The chicken is over cooked, that sauce is okay not good. There's barely any substance in the enchilada lol it's all taco shell. The rice and beans taste slightly odd.

the famous Birria (SOFT tacos regular)
Amanda L.

We love this place! Everyone I know that has had Tacontento, has never been disappointed by them! Its a local business in Pawtucket and the owner and staff are always super nice. We usually get an order of the Birria Tacos (they don't normally come with cheese which is the way i like mine, but you can ask for cheese to be added), a chorizo burrito, and some steak soft tacos! All of it is just so delicious! EVERY. SINGLE. TIME! We literally just had it last night and i'm already drooling just thinking about it!

They have a window full of healthy plants
Kristen S.

This neighborhood spot is always busy because they serve up some delicious and authentic food. The menu is simple and the food is consistently good. We've tried a variety of the proteins inside their tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and tortas and have been happy with all of them. The food is flavorful but on the mild side, so if you're looking for a little bit of heat, ask for some hot sauce/salsa on the side. We typically order by phone for pick up but they also offer online ordering and delivery options too. They also have some seating inside and a really impressive assortment of plants inside along the windows. The birria tacos are my favorite and I will often order an extra side of consume and make some instant ramen and pour the consume over it, then dunk the tacos in that. (picture included)

Setting area - Dining area of Tacontento, a Mexican restaurant, featuring tables, chairs, plants, and colorful wall art.

These birria tacos are best and most authentic birria tacos I've had in a very long time. Consistently always is very delicious. Service is always excellent and fast. Love this place

Birria Birria (SOFT tacos regular)   (ask for With cheese) - A plate of beef tacos with grilled tortillas, topped with chopped onions, cilantro, and served with lime wedges.
Corey F.

Soooo I've been meaning to try this place . Got the 4 Birria tacos with cheese, which was phenomenal . Perfectly tender and flavorful meat, perfectly proportioned , great helping of onions and cilantro. consumé was extremely light, but flavorful. Also got a side of rice and refried beans.

Tacos! - A plate with three tacos filled with different ingredients, lime wedges, a Jarritos mandarin soda, and a small cup of sauce on a gray table.
Dino F.

Okay, if you love authentic "street" Mexican at a great price, this is your place. It reminds me of the best real taquerias in Los Angeles. Awesome.

Menu - A printed menu displays various Mexican dishes including tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, and other traditional items, with prices and descriptions.
Megan C.

10/10!!! By far the best & most authentic tacos I've had. We had one of each regular taco and Burria Tacos and they were wonderful. Jamaica (hibiscus tea) is also very refreshing. We can't wait to come back!

Carnitas Taco Taco Supreme Carnitas Taco Supreme Tostada Carnitas Tostada Gordita - Two plates of Mexican tacos with beef, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, and shredded meat, served with lime wedges.
Michelle F.

Maybe a small place but the BEST most authentic mexican food from there to Boston anyways!! Been visiting frequently for like 5+ years finally remember to take a photo and post a review. Always a favorite place to go!! Very consistent, great prices and friendly people & clean!

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11 months ago

Tacos are the best around. Great staff and less of choices. Recommend the pastor tacos!

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Everything was incredible! The service was quick and the food was delicious! Guys the spot every single time!

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One of the best Mexican food restaurants in Pawtucket RI, hands down!!!

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3 years ago

Great food and the dining area is really nice. Lots of plants and they have some for sale as well. Authentic food you would find in cali

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2 years ago

El patore es el mejor! Delicious pork in tacos, corn shells with perfect crunch, balanced with fresh toppings

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Very tasty food and easy carry-out options. Tacos and burrito were fresh and hot. Would definitely eat there again.

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Great customer service ,Spanish &English speaking, great selection on the menu , good Mexican style food highly recommended

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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.

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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.

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