50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Riverside

“Un lugar muy agradable con una buena atención y una deliciosa comida …“

“LOVE this place. I had a serious birria taco craving and Viva La Birria for sure satisfied that. We ordered ahead and not only was the food piping hot and fresh, it was tasteful, and the staff was so friendly. While she got my items together she was complimenting my lashes and made me feel so pretty! As someone who is shy going into places, this really boosted my mood and had me smiling the rest of the night. We’ve been back plenty of times and won’t go anywhere else for birria tacos!! My husband got the Birria quesadillas and loved them too. I recommend them to everyone!“

“the chefs are top notch, everything was absolutely delish and entertainment awesome, please patronize, ypu will enjoy the delicious food!! ✌🏽💜🙏🏽💪🏽“

“From beginning to end the staff were super friendly and very attentive. As for the food, I ordered a traditional bowl with Chicken and Margarita, it did not disappoint. From presentation to flavor to portions, the food was out of this world. The Marg.. well it’s a Marg.. It will always hit :)
Definitely a must try if you are in the area“

“Good menu!!! Good drinks! Buen sabor y buen ambiente! Todo es bueno en “El Marinero” .“

“Always so yummy , friendly & great music - Thankyou !“

“Highly recommend it, great food and very nice atmosphere“

“delicious and fresh, friendly staff“

“Best chicken tortilla soup around. I haven't had something I didn't like. Great spot. Congratulations“

“Cheryl and I dined with friends last night at Casa Azul Taqueria at 840 Allens Avenue in Providence. Although the place is small, with just three tables and primarily offering takeout, the food is fantastic, featuring great vegan options. We're definitely going back!“

“Food really good good place“

“The best spicy margaritas in RI! Pair that with shrimp street tacos & guacamole with chips...Winner!! Friendly wait staff. Perfect spot to sit outside & people watch after walking around the city. Highly recrecommended“

“great authentic food great service friendly most authentic Mexican food I've found in mass or ri so far“

“Muy buena atención al cliente personal muy amable comida muy rica y sus bebidas fabulosas“

“Este lugar tiene excelentes tacos Mexicanos auténticos. Los empleados también son amables y recomiendo esta taquería.“

“The staff was friendly and the food was good! Can’t wait to go back“

“The best chile relleno! vegetarian options! excellent margaritas! this was a wonderful dinner and experience. friendly service and excellent food. like walking into a friends home and being served the best food from grandma.. <3we went upstairs after for some music and will be back for brunch. thanks for a wonderful evening.“

“First time there tonight. Food was excellent and staff was very friendly. Highly recommended!“

“The food was really great, and includes free chips and salsa upon your arrival (we loved the salsa that came with it). Our burritos were delicious (one pastor, one carne asada) and our 3yo loved her chicken quesadilla (as did we!). They had apple juice for the little one, and jarritos for us (tamarind and mandarin) but I believe they’re working on getting a liquor license. We went around 4pm on a Sunday, so pretty quiet. Good service, good prices! I hope this place sticks around!“

“my second time there and it didn't disappoint, food was absolutely delicious. Went for a girls lunch prices very reasonable and we all enjoyed our meals, I highly recommend it 😀“

“Always a great experience and amazing food! Weekend ribs are amazing--smoky and delicious with their signature BBQ sauce! Be sure to order early as they always sell out, but worth the effort. If you can't get the ribs, I HIGHLY recommend the burgers. I know what you are thinking, but this is not just Mexican food. Nacho Mamas has THE best burgers anywhere.“

“Absolutely fantastic tacos. The staff were super friendly, the young man working walked my food to my car while I was crutching around. Tacos were unreal! I wish I had gotten 2 more. Ample portions and fantastic seasoning. Thank you very much! Will be back soon.“

“We have been to Bandidos a LOT and we have always had an amazing experience. The food is wonderful, the drinks are delicious and the staff is so warm and friendly. I have yet to order the same thing twice, and everything has been delicious! We just used them as a caterer for an event and it was flawless, the portions were plentiful and everything was SO GOOD! They made it effortless, they set everything up for us and everyone had been raving about it! Bandidos will be the first place I go to for all of my catering needs in the future!“

“Great food, fast, friendly service“

“Big fan best breakfast around town“

“los pambasos .. y tacos dorados de papa 😋 😋😋😋 the best around 😋“

“🌮 5-Star Review for Plaza Mexico Cocina 🌟 If you're looking for authentic Mexican flavor, amazing service, and a warm, vibrant atmosphere, Plaza Mexico Cocina is the place to be! From the moment you walk in, you're greeted like family — and the food? Absolutely next-level. 🌟 Highly recommend — this is hands-down one of the best Mexican restaurants around!“

“Great food very good presentation nice and fresh“

“Gracias por excelente servicio. muy rica comida. quedamos satisfechos. buscamos un restaurante en el area y nos sorprendio volveremos. gracias desde el cocinero al mesero super amable.“

“After a disappointing experience at another bar/restaurant just down the street earlier in the evening—where we ended up leaving without even being served—we decided to change course and stopped into this bar/tapas lounge. I’m so glad we did.

From the moment we walked in, the difference was night and day. We were greeted warmly, treated with genuine kindness, and the service was efficient and attentive without ever feeling rushed. The staff was respectful, welcoming, and made us feel like valued guests rather than an inconvenience.

It completely turned our night around. The atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, and the whole experience reminded us why we love supporting local spots.

As locals, we really value being able to patronize businesses in our community, and places like this make it easy to keep coming back. Thank you for the wonderful hospitality—we’ll definitely be back.“

“I enjoy the different vegan and plant-based option at Plant City. There is the option to eat more casual downstairs, there is nice outdoor seating overlooking the river and bridge, and the upstairs Sezn offers fine dining. I tried Sezn for the first time and enjoyed the sweet potato gnocchi, eggplant lasagna and matcha strawberry shortcake. It was a beautiful atmosphere with very attentive staff. The food was exceptional.“

“Me la comida es muy buena“

“Baja’s is my favorite place to go when I’m looking for a fresh Mexican bowl! They have a drive-thru for pickup if you order online, or you can go inside and enjoy your bowl with a nice cerveza.

There are around 20 locations throughout RI, MA, and CT. I 100% would recommend.

This review was made in connection with a Toast promotion.“

“Love this little neighborhood spot - great food, terrific value, nice owner…it’s a community gem! I just wish I had stopped in sooner…I could have been enjoying this food for years!

Don’t make the same mistake 😂“

“Stopped by when they were in Douglas at a new business in town. Tacos were AMAZING. Staff was friendly! Ingredients fresh! Will visit this awesome food stand again when they are around the area. 😎👍“

“The best chile relleno! vegetarian options! excellent margaritas! this was a wonderful dinner and experience. friendly service and excellent food. like walking into a friends home and being served the best food from grandma.. <3we went upstairs after for some music and will be back for brunch. thanks for a wonderful evening.“

“Came to Baja’s in New Bedford on its first day open. We’ve been so excited for a local Baja’s. Customer service was amazing, so friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. My family can’t wait to return 😃.“

“Tortilla Flats is my go to restaurant. Great food, good service, and a great place to meet friends. This place rocks. Try the Mojito. it's the best around.“

“Great food & drinks“

“We have been to Bandidos a LOT and we have always had an amazing experience. The food is wonderful, the drinks are delicious and the staff is so warm and friendly. I have yet to order the same thing twice, and everything has been delicious! We just used them as a caterer for an event and it was flawless, the portions were plentiful and everything was SO GOOD! They made it effortless, they set everything up for us and everyone had been raving about it! Bandidos will be the first place I go to for all of my catering needs in the future!“

“Great food, friendly service.“

“todo su comida es muy rica“

“Came to Baja’s in New Bedford on its first day open. We’ve been so excited for a local Baja’s. Customer service was amazing, so friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. My family can’t wait to return 😃.“

“Great food, service & atmosphere!“

“Came to Baja’s in New Bedford on its first day open. We’ve been so excited for a local Baja’s. Customer service was amazing, so friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. My family can’t wait to return 😃.“

“Our second stop on our Saturday Taco crawl took us to Maiz, the Wayland Square location.The shop was decked out for the Halloween season. Inside the place reminds you of a Mexican cantina. Brightly colored flags adorning the ceiling contrasted the sand colored wall.

Our server was very nice, letting us know what our options were for the fight. I chose to upgrade mine to pastor tacos as they are my favorite type. My friends got a Birria taco, a shrimp taco and the carnitas taco.

It didn't take long before our food arrived. Fresh and hot, we quickly dived in. The pastor was flavorful, a slight char taste that made the whole thing sing a symphony for my taste buds. The shrimp taco was particularly good as well. The shrimp was succulent and the addition of the pineapple took it to the next level. The Birria meat was tender and juicy. The carnitas was a solid choice as well. Their homemade hot sauce, mild or spicy, on the side. All washed down with ice cold Mexican coke.

Another taco spot in the books as a place to return. We only live 9 minutes away so it's a sure thing for us!“

“excellent staff great tacos, hidden gem“

“Another day, another chance for more tacos with the RI Food Fight's TacoMania. This time we started with Diego's. As it was a Saturday, no tables were available from reservations but we were able to grab a seat at the bar. The space is open, dark. A blend of Mexican homage and industrial brick. An open kitchen gives you the chance to watch your meal be prepared in full view. Our bartender, Greer was super friendly and balanced attentiveness. She is detail oriented and was very accommodating. She quickly took care of our drinks and got our food order in ASAP. They offered a limited menu for TacoMania and I chose the carne option. It came out in a crunchy blue corn tortilla. After a squeeze of lime, I dug in. The crunch was everything you wanted it to be and more. The beef with queso fundido made this a slight messy but overall delicious taco. We got the cornbread souffle to share and it was outstanding. The souffle itself was savory and very corn forward, as opposed to the sweeter cornbread you see in the south. They add a touch of something sweet to balance it out. My friend had the shrimp chimichirri tacos and they said they were a 10/10. So glad to find another tasty spot in the TacoMania trail!“

“This place looks amazingly good!!Now with new management everything looks great... I definitely recommend this place to buy Mexican sweets and condiments, now also a new person is in charge of the restaurant and cooks delicious everything now seems to be super perfect... don't hesitate to stop by a while and go enjoy some good Mexican food.This place looks better than ever omg!! Now it's under new management and everything looks great.I definitely recommend this place to eat and get all Mexican condiments and candy. What can I say about this place!! Is my favorite place ever I am a client since December 2012here is where I find all my stuff I need from Mexico.From real Mexican candy to even Mexican cheese, I go to La Poblanita once a week ♥️and I have many more pics of stuff I buy to cook traditional Mexican food“

“I love the food and I Love the fact that they have Real natural juice. Everyone should go! Your going to love it. Me encanta la comida y me encanta el hecho de que tengan Jugos Naturales. ¡Todos deberían ir! Les van a encantar“