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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
Ragged Island Brewing Company “Beach Day” IPA, RI$10.00
Downeast Cider “Original Blend” Cider MA$7.00
Amstel Light
Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Budweiser
Corona
Heineken
Stella Artois
De Barril (Draughts)
Peroni European pale lager, Rome IT$6.00
Harpoon Black IPA, Boston MA$6.00
Newport Craft “Rhode Trip” IPA, Newport RI$7.00
Maine Beer Co, Rotating Pale Ale, Freeport, ME$10.00
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
Noise • Moderate
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
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Charles
New York City4 reviews
2.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall 2
Food 3
Service 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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Keith VIP
Greater Boston114 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Burrito was a bit to rice filled. Margaritas were excellent. Decent place.
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Kenneth VIP
Rhode Island55 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Lynn
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 1, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Kenneth VIP
Rhode Island55 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 4
Everything was very good and tasty except the Spanish rice was undercooked and crunchy. Marguertas were excellent
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Jessica VIP
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Nachos are amazing, music is great, decor, cheap flights. Just a great place!!
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Bonnie
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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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Deidre VIP
Maine23 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 4
great tacos and margaritas!!! lively & fun environment.
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Heather
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Food is always amazing and servers always attentive and kind!
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Keith VIP
Greater Boston114 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
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.