Where to go to eat chips and salsa and drink margaritas??

Submitted by Common_Sir7138 t3_11zw87i in RhodeIsland

Hello! We’ve yet to find a favorite Mexican restaurant in the state but are really wanting to go sit somewhere and eat chips/salsa/guacamole and drink some dranks. Hence the title as I know the answer to this may not be the same as the answer to where to go to get the best Mexican food…

Our 6-month baby brains thank you in advance!

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ReadySetDodgeball t1_jdejfuu wrote

Xaco Taco or Diego’s don’t disappoint with chips and margs

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Agolferslife t1_jdgx496 wrote

Diego’s is not Mexican food and is not good.

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SweatyCockroach8212 t1_jdhhepe wrote

> Hence the title as I know the answer to this may not be the same as the answer to where to go to get the best Mexican food

OP isn't asking about Mexican food.

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WorkingSeason9208 t1_jdehd97 wrote

Condesca

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LadyScorps t1_jdf4ehr wrote

But the one in Smithfield not WW!

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kayakyakr t1_jdfdowy wrote

WW one is alright. Better on a quiet night

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LadyScorps t1_jdfdy5p wrote

Haha true, it’s not bad, but I find the one in Smithfield to be more consistent and chill

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boulevardofdef t1_jdg6s29 wrote

Only the one in WW has that dapper gentleman with the gray ponytail, though

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Gribblestix t1_jdf1n8a wrote

Casa Azul. Incredible.

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Easy_Light_1598 t1_jdgojl7 wrote

Second casa azul! Although it’s right in the line I think it is actually PVD. Allens ave!

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crownjd t1_jdj5d0b wrote

Third Casa Azul. Just went again yesterday and whewwwwww birria!

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tugboat8 t1_jdeih5y wrote

Tortilla Flats.

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rustybullrake t1_jdf4573 wrote

This is truly the only thing they're good at, in my opinion.

I always enjoyed sharing a pitcher of the "top shelf" margaritas and some nachos, but every time I ordered an actual meal it was a disappointment.

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No-Carpet8533 t1_jdfkwfi wrote

Top Shelf, extra splash of OJ and chips and mixed salsa!

Hear me out on this…the Flats baked wings are actually really, really good. I know it seems weird to order wings at a ‘texmex’ place but they’re delicious. Get the buffalo!

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AanddOx1 t1_jdf7sqk wrote

Perro Salado

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HairyEyeballz t1_jdhechc wrote

Second. Anyone saying Diego's doesn't know what they're talking about.

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Imaginaire333 t1_jdeye8a wrote

I haven't been to the East Providence location yet, but El Mariachi is my go-to for Mexican. They have excellent cucumber margaritas and table-side fresh guacamole.

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Lrie13 t1_jdfaelq wrote

The one in East Providence is great!

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b_______e t1_jdfolf2 wrote

Cantina del Rio in Warwick has great salsa and chips and giant margaritas. Foods decent too but the margaritas are the highlight. Lots of options, good service, not too expensive. Gets VERY busy sometimes

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jujubean17 t1_jdht81s wrote

There’s one in sk too. Love their huge margs and Spanish rice

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zalbinian t1_jdij80d wrote

Cantina Del Rio is great. The Guac is made fresh when you order. They have a huge variety of Margaritas, and sizes. Also some creative specialty drinks.

They have a lot of options for meals, but their fajitas never miss.

Their deserts are also worth going for.

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b_______e t1_jdirdte wrote

Personally a huge fan of the pastor tacos and the chili verde dinner but my family all love the fajitas there too. My old favorite Mexican place was agaves on rt2 in Warwick by Lowe’s (rip) and it’s definitely a step below that but still an absolute favorite when I’m in town visiting family and friends.

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listen_youse t1_jdenwbf wrote

El Paso in CF is the answer also the answer where to go to get the best Mexican food

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stopleavingvoicemail t1_jdf786l wrote

Get those salty chips and dranks now, 6 month parents! They get older and start eating all the chips and demanding “pretty juicy drinks!”

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noungning t1_jdfyf1o wrote

So here's the thing, since there's inflation and all. If you don't care about the chips being thick and ok with those thin ones. Go to Chili, download their app and become a member and get free chips and Salsa, they always have some kind of monthly $5 margarita special.

If you care about the chips, I personally like the thicker tortilla chips from Don Jose Tequila but their drinks have gone way down hill the last time I went. So my next stop would be California Tacos, but they don't have any liquor so just pick something up at the liquor store lol.

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One_Transition_5763 t1_jdjyok3 wrote

I love Don Jose Tequila’s table side guacamole. I hate hearing that about the drinks! What do you usually order that’s not good anymore?

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noungning t1_jdjzks6 wrote

We used to get pitchers of the red sangria or peach/white sangria. It was soooo good.

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One_Transition_5763 t1_jdk0786 wrote

Damn, sorry. I’ll have to think twice before trying that. I think I’ll stick to my go to margarita. Happy eating this spring 🌸

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princess_cupcake72 t1_jdfm08x wrote

Amigos Taqueria in Downtown Westerly! Great food, great prices, Giant yummy drinks!!

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Mattias2000 t1_jdh69st wrote

Love this place, drinks and food are incredible. The prices are a little steep tho, but I guess that's everywhere now.

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TadpoleMajor t1_jdjt6a1 wrote

Plus you can go across the street to surf cantina (but they don’t do frozen margaritas )

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tacorocker33 t1_jdeixha wrote

La Piñata

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bbruins87 t1_jdgxxfm wrote

Came here to say that! Definitely second that motion

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andpasturesnew t1_jdh1wgt wrote

was gonna say.. they’re new but very fairly priced and I’ve noticed a marked improvement on quality of their food since they first opened. great margaritas

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[deleted] t1_jdg7x67 wrote

It’s Taco Bell, you don’t need to sneak. No one would even question if you had a bottle of tequila on the table.

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Intelligent_Berry914 t1_jdfpcmw wrote

El Charro in NP is great, Diego's in Newport is better than Providence.

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[deleted] t1_jdg84a3 wrote

Here for El Charro.

Fresh chips. Lots of dips to go with them. Margaritas the size of your head.

It’s my go-to for occasions like this.

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Intelligent_Berry914 t1_jdh74fq wrote

Love El Charro I don't know if they're still doing it but for awhile after covid you could get margaritas to go... It was in a quart soup container... Freaking amazing

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BrendanGerew t1_jdgzv15 wrote

Amigos in westerly if you end up in southern RI. Marco makes the best Margs.

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duburose t1_jdf1war wrote

Chilangos, or El Mariachi. Diego’s is nice too

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ExcellentNetwork4335 t1_jdf4qim wrote

Rancho Chico is my go to. It’s not in RI but it’s close by.

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SolidDecent2259 t1_jdf9ep6 wrote

Diego’s in Newport and also Tito’s cantina in Middletown are great options on aquidneck island

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eastcoastflava13 t1_jdfpl97 wrote

Diego's in Middletown, followed by a beer or 2 at Rejects next door.

Xaco Taco is also quality too, especially when it's nice out.

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Wonderful_Bother9172 t1_jden7p1 wrote

Chilis

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NOT_So_work_related t1_jdfh3ar wrote

I love Chili's chips and salsa. I've also been digging their pricier margaritas. I discovered that staying away from the "house" margarita specials for $2 opens up a whole new margarita scene at a Chili's.

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jpitrone91 t1_jdgieu3 wrote

Bandido’s in Cumberland

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joealba t1_jdh5g4u wrote

Don Jose Tequilas on the hill is my family's long time favorite spot. Give it a try! And make sure to try their molé sauce.

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sixstringbassist t1_jdf9c6n wrote

I would personally recommend Xaco taco in downtown Providence. They have a wide variety of very delicious Mexican food and drink options.

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TwixKids t1_jdg1e3y wrote

El mariachi on north broadway in EP

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Paulrus55 t1_jdg3kdp wrote

My wife and I love La piñata in warren

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ThucydidesButthurt t1_jdgbxdr wrote

Bandido's in Attleboro MA, like 15 min from Providence is the best I've had in the area

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[deleted] t1_jdhdp8v wrote

Condesa is awesome in my opinion.

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Vast-Celebration3322 t1_jdhk44m wrote

El charro on mineral spring Ave in north providence is amazing, they have huge amazing priced margs!

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therealDrA t1_jdhycsj wrote

Another vote for El Charro in North Providence.

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Krose96 t1_jdiddv9 wrote

El charro, they have massive margaritas!

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Rhody1964 t1_jdfcwby wrote

Tortilla Flats in Pvd

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SilverFocus7893 t1_jdffjws wrote

If you’re doing chips and margaritas… definitely Tortilla flats on the east side. Great chips… even greater margs with good variety, chill atmosphere and good service. El Mariachi in EP is fun too. But I’d give tortilla slight edge on the vibe.

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Sverker_Wolffang t1_jdg8fas wrote

Well there's a cantina on canal st in Westerly. Look for the Ukrainian flag

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AttackonRetail t1_jdgeowb wrote

Taconeando in Riverside is a hidden gem.

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automomma_91 t1_jdgv4at wrote

Plaza Mexico in seekonk just opened recently

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leonpinneaple t1_jdhaln0 wrote

Cantina del Rio in SK. The Cadillac margaritas are 🔥

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unsaturatedface t1_jdhdz4d wrote

La Piñata is new, never super crowded and has the best apps and drinks.

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demon-dance t1_jdhj8yk wrote

café azul treats me right 🤠👌🏼

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damnedgoods t1_jdiio8i wrote

Cancun in Johnston/centerdale free chips and salsa, great staff pretty good prices

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One_Transition_5763 t1_jdjy88y wrote

Don Jose Tequilas on Fed Hill. Great table side guacamole, and my favorite margarita is their passion fruit with a sugar rim. Tacos are trash imo.

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OldBlueBalls t1_jdn07u3 wrote

Cantina del Rio in SK. All the food I’ve tried hasn’t been great but excellent chips and salsa (unlimited and free). The margs are huge, tasty, and get you drunk. Plus it’s on the bike path so you can have lunch then walk it off

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StinkyDingus63 t1_jdhuoi8 wrote

I’ve always heard los Andes is really good but never been. I have been to cantina del rio many times and they have huge margaritas and complimentary chips and salsa that are really good. They also have a guac bar!

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