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La Vecina, Newport, RI

La Vecina

4.7 (217)
$30 and under
Mexican
24 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Great for happy hour
Legit Mexican fare. No joke. Chef Mariana Gonzalez celebrates her family’s generational recipes and shares them with you. Sounds yum…and don’t worry, the drinks are just as good.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

What 217 people are saying

La Vecina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Rhode Island

    Lively

  • Newport County

    Best Value

  • Newport County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Vecina offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent food and service." Known for its "great tacos and margaritas," the restaurant features a lively atmosphere and attentive staff. Patrons praise the "delicious enchiladas" and "expertly prepared cocktails." It's an ideal spot for those seeking authentic Mexican flavors in Newport.
217 Reviews
  1. Charles

    New York City4 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for a first time seeking an alternative to seafood or Italian food so prevalent in Newport. We were disappointed as we were seated in a very narrow table in the back of the restaurant right next to the kitchen. As such, wait staff were constantly passing by our table. The restaurant was quite noisy making conversation difficult. It would appear that the restaurant catered to a younger crowd. I’m 74 and my wife is 66. The food arrived quite quickly. We ordered carnitas. It was served with fresh warm corn tortillas. The meat was over salted and quite tough. We both ordered blood orange margaritas which were good. Given the chance we would not go back. I will also add that we are both foodies, love to cook ourselves and generally know good food from bad.

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  2. Keith VIP

    Greater Boston114 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Burrito was a bit to rice filled. Margaritas were excellent. Decent place.

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  3. Kenneth VIP

    Rhode Island55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service is great and so is the food. Definitely go for 1/2 price appetizers at bar…… well worth it!

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  4. Lynn

    San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every thing was SOOOOO GOOD! The fresh made corn tortillas… OH MY❣️❣️❣️ Our server/bar tender was Great. We wanted to have lunch w/ her! & the Skinny Cucumber Cocktails. YESSSSSS❣️

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  5. Kenneth VIP

    Rhode Island55 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was very good and tasty except the Spanish rice was undercooked and crunchy. Marguertas were excellent

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  6. Jessica VIP

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nachos are amazing, music is great, decor, cheap flights. Just a great place!!

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  7. Bonnie

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went here with my friends and we had an amazing time. The food was delicious, especially my enchiladas suizas. It was lively, welcoming and pretty inside. Would definitely go back!!

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  8. Deidre VIP

    Maine23 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    great tacos and margaritas!!! lively & fun environment.

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  9. Heather

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing and servers always attentive and kind!

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  10. Keith VIP

    Greater Boston114 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Had an issue a few months back and they invited us back. They were spot on with everything. Burritos. Tacos and especially the margaritas. Raul, the new manager, has a great personality and will certainly build from here. Give it a try. Newport isn’t mobbed yet.

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FAQs

La Vecina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (401) 324-5160.

La Vecina is rated 4.7 stars by 217 OpenTable diners.

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 12 times today
Google Map for La Vecina

24 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newport
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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