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

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

4.6
4.6
51 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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
  • Website
    https://www.vivamexicocantinagrill.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Jose Ruiz
  • Location
    129 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903
  • 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

Menu

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What 51 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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Healthy

  • Providence County

    Child-friendly

  • Providence County

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Viva Mexico Cantina Grill delights with "fresh and authentic food" and "exceptional service." Guests rave about the vibrant atmosphere and friendly staff, including the owner who often personally welcomes diners. Highlights include "perfectly blended Margaritas" and "the best shrimp tacos." A must-visit for "Providence's best kept secret" in Mexican cuisine.

51 Reviews

  1. Benjamin

    Rhode Island

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff and owner are wonderful, great food, atmosphere, the parrillada mexicana is fire 🔥 highly recommend.

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  2. Jae

    Rhode Island

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Viva! My Enchiladas Verdes were the best ever - and I've gotten them often! If you enjoy the heat, try their homemade hot sauce - it's amazing! The bartenders are professional, friendly, and very efficient!

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  3. Wendy

    Greater Boston

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  4. stephen

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    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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  5. Denise

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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  6. Peter

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I met up with a friend prior to basketball game. We moved from Providence several years ago, so had not been to Viva Mexico in some time. Our experience was wonderful from start to finish. Our meals and drinks were all first-rate. All the staff were exceptional in the service they provided, adding to the restaurant's fun vibe.

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  7. Jae

    Rhode Island

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. Jae

    Rhode Island

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 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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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 51 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 8 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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