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

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

4.7
4.7
61 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
  • Neighborhood 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
  • Neighborhood
    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
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What 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Healthy

  • Providence County

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Viva Mexico Cantina Grill offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food" and "friendly, attentive staff." Guests rave about the "fresh and authentic" Mexican dishes, like the "parrillada mexicana" and "shrimp tacos." The vibrant setting is perfect for a fun dining experience, with standout drinks and exceptional service.

61 Reviews

  1. Nicole

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding. Delicious margaritas and steak fajitas!

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  2. kaitlyn

    Rhode Island

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place, wonderful food, can't wait to go back again

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  3. Ralph

    VIP

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The carne asada entree and viva supreme tacos were outstanding, as was the red sangria and the strawberry margarita! Also, the service was terrific, with the owner himself coming to our table.

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  4. Joe

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very good- friendly, helpful, attentive — very good

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  5. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly Mexican flavor in all the entrees. Great service with an added bonus of a birthday serenade and dessert treat! Thank you

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  6. Gargs13

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was great, fast service and good food/drinks. $9.50 for chips and tiny cups of salsa was the only complaint. Should be complimentary. Other than that great place!

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  7. Bryan

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a great meal with drinks and had an awesome waiter that provide great service.

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  8. Sarah

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and drinks. Staff were friendly, professional and attentive throughout .

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been to this restaurant several times, everything seems to be fresh and well seasoned, the food is excellent, the staff is excellent, drinks were excellent… we will be back .

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  10. John

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mgrs, Servers, & staff go out of their way to welcome & serve you!

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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 4.7 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

Viva Mexico Cantina Grill does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Viva Mexico Cantina Grill

129 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    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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