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Welcome to !Viva Mexico! - Viva Mexico Cantina Grill, Providence, RI

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

4.6
4.6
48 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Good for groups
From a family Food truck in the 90s. To the oldest Mexican Restaurant in Rhode Island. The hospitality and authentic flavors of Mexico are behind everything we do at Viva Mexico. Presently, two fully operated family restaurants. The Ruiz family welcomes everyone to there home and family recipes with open arms. Viva Mexico Cantina Grill is Providence, Rhode Island's huge premiere dining destination for quality Poblano mexican cuisine sits 150 guest. The flavors and aromas truly come alive at our restaurants, with only the freshest ingredients selected for our guests.

Chef Ruiz and his family carefully crafted the menu with Poblano recipes both new and old, time tested traditional favorites alongside exciting new selections. Each dish reflects the rich, authentic style our kitchen has become known for, served with a level of hospitality and ambiance that is simply unmatched on the East Coast!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (401) 369-7974
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Ruiz
  • Neighbourhood
    Providence
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 48 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Child-friendly

  • Rhode Island

    Healthy

  • Providence County

    Child-friendly

  • Providence County

    Healthy

  • Providence County

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Viva Mexico Cantina Grill is a delightful spot serving "incredible and consistently delicious" Mexican cuisine. Guests rave about the "friendly service" and "authentic family recipes." The cozy atmosphere is enhanced by welcoming hosts and attentive staff. Don't miss the Mole sauce and "amazing shrimp tacos," though some find prices a bit high.

48 Reviews
  1. Wendy

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Easy to get a table for 6. Food was great. Staff was friendly and attentive. I could tell they really enjoyed being part of the Viva Mexico team

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  2. stephen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at this restaurant, the host who was the owner was very pleasant and the wait staff was great. Food was really good. Will definitely return.

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  3. Denise

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, fresh and authentic. Good service and very friendly.

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  4. Jae

    Rhode Island

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food delicious as always! Great service too! Our favorites are the vegetarian burritos, chicken enchiladas, and chicken fajitas! If you like heat, be sure to ask for their homemade hot sauce!

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  5. tanya

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and quick service. Great place to go when you have a show to get to at PPAC

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  6. Nancy

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great and the service was excellent! They helped us have a wonderful birthday celebration!

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  7. Jae

    Rhode Island

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly, efficient, attentive staff. Fresh delicious food. The shrimp tacos are the best I have ever had! We also love the street corn to share as a side dish.

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  8. Dean

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time dining here in over a year. Felt like visiting an old friend ! We were delighted to see the owner, Jose who greeted us warmly at the door and seated us at our favorite window table. It's a great location to watch people passing by on Washington Street. We talked with Jose for a bit and he commented that he is always learning new recipes and continuously evolves the menu to offer his guests the very best quality experience. We wholeheartedly agree! This experience was exceptional! We started with perfectly blended Margaritas using fresh juices and an order of chips and beans with spicy, green and red salsas. Jose generously offered us a bowl of delectable grilled sweet corn with spices, topped with cheese and drizzled with crema and crisp slices of radish. We scooped up some of the corn with our tortilla chips and saved the rest to top our entrees. My husband chose a crispy Carnitas filled Chimichanga for his entree and I had my usual Mole Enchiladas stuffed with tender chicken, topped with a rich, dark, spicy Mole sauce and a side of fluffy seasoned rice. We sampled each others entrees and both were perfection! Beautiful comforting atmosphere, great mix of lively music and outstanding service by Jose himself assisted by his excellent floor staff, a great bartender and kitchen crew that really has it goin' on! We need to visit more often! If you you are new to this restaurant or have not visited in a while, do yourself a favor and visit.

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  9. Richard

    VIP

    Dublin

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Expensive for the (small) amount of food you get. They gave me 3 little tortillas with my fajitas, and I’ve never seen an order of fajitas so small. The margaritas were so weak and overpriced. They charge you for chips and salsa, which usually comes free at Mexican restaurants.

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  10. Vikram

    Pittsburgh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alan was our main guy last night and he was excellent!!!

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FAQs

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 369-7974.

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 48 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 p.m.
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

129 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Providence
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 10:30 am–3:00 pm Mon–Wed 3:00 pm–9:30 pm Thu, Fri 3:00 pm–1:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–2:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Ruiz
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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