La Vecina

4.6

194 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Neighborhood gem
Lively

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(401) 324-5160
Website
https://lavecinataqueria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
24 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840
Neighborhood
Newport
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Pastor Pork
avocado-salsa verde, pineapple/onion/cilantro
Pollo a la Salsa Verde
tomatillo salsa verde, crema, queso fresco, cilantro, onion
Street Corn Style Squash & Mushrooms
lime aioli, cotija, aleppo chili, fresh lime
Local Fish
mango salsa, pickled jalapeños, radishes
Marinated Shrimp
chili marinade, jicama/red onion, charred scallion aioli
Guajillo Braised Short Rib
cucumber pico de gallo, jalapeños, guajillo salsa

Antojitos

Tamales Verdes
salsa verde, chicken, cilantro, queso fresco
Kale & Cotija Tamales
guajillo salsa, cotija, crema, chives
Shrimp Aquachile
green spicy ceviche, cucumbers, radishes, red onions, chips
Trio de Salsas with Chips
cucumber pico, avocado/salsa verde, guajillo salsa
Spicy Peanuts

Dulce

Tres Leches
vanilla cake, three milks, whipped cream
Tamales Dulce
pineapple filling, crema dulce

Cócteles de la Casa

Margarita del Diablo$12.00
tequila blanco, lime, cabernet sauvignon
Harlot$12.00
tequila reposado, Aperol, Crème de Framboise, jalapeño, lime
Paloma$12.00
tequila reposado, grapefruit, agave, lime, tuxedo salt rim
Peach Affair$12.00
mezcal, triple sec, crème de peche, lime, polyrhachis vicina garnish
Mezcalita$12.00
mezcal, pineapple, mint, lime, amarena cherry, elderflower, aquafaba
Barracuda$10.00
pale lager, clamato, lime, worcestershire, pico de lemon/sal de gusano rim
Sangria$10.00
vino rosso, limoncello, fruit, citrus

Cervezas

Foolproof Ocean State Lager RI$6.00
Oxbow “Luppolo” Italian pilsner ME$9.00
Birra Baladin “Isaac” white ale Parma IT$14.00
Oxbow “Farmhouse” wheat ale ME$9.00
Birra Baladin “Wayan” aromatic saison Parma IT$14.00
Proclamation “Derivative” pale ale RI$10.00
Wash Ashore “Maya Mae” IPA RI$8.00
Grey Sail “Captain’s Daughter” double IPA RI$10.00
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 194 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Newport County
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Vecina delights with a "fun atmosphere" and "excellent food," offering authentic Hispanic flavors that "remind me so much of home." The "service was amazing," with standout servers like Matt and Zoe. Diners rave about "delicious margaritas" and "tres leches" dessert, ensuring a memorable dining experience every time.

194 Reviews

M
Michael
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience. Terrific guacamole. Rice & beans were outstanding. Delicious, well-made cocktails.
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sherri
VIP
Greater Boston
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our first time eating at La Vecina. The food was delicious and house margarita was very tasty. It was my husband's birthday so there was a signed card on table and they presented a delicious bread pudding to him at the end of meal. The only suggetion would be that that burrito should include rice and beans as a side. Staff was friendly and attentive. Would definately return :)
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Megumi
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Madison was amazing! She was attentive, pleasant, and helpful. We were celebrating a birthday and they made it special with a card and a little cake with a candle. Such a nice touch! We’ll definitely be back again!
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Shawna
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing- very fresh and varied flavors. The service was lovely, attentive and always there when we needed them. Highly recommend.
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Erica
Washington DC
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The house margarita is tasty. Though, the pitcher is advertised to serve four but only filled three glasses. The food was good. The service was somewhat lacking. Our check was brought without asking if we wanted anything else and simply placed on the table. After 20mins without adding credit cards and no one checking on us, we decided we were not going to be able to order another drink. So rather than staying and spending more money, we placed our cards on the check which brought a new server immediately. Had we had someone actually spoke to us sooner, we would have ordered at least one, if not multiple, more rounds of drinks.
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Ellen
Greater Boston
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the place menu fresh and delicious!! Staff attentive and friendly
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Megan
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Al Castor pork tacos were delicious as was the salsa and guacamole. The Tres Leches was also very good! Service was excellent.
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Victoria
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had such a nice dinner ! Great food, attentive service, and delicious margaritas!
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Jodi
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent, fun atmosphere and delicious margaritas!
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Donna
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and craft cocktails. Service was casual but professional. We were there at peak dinner rush with a reservation, food service was quick. Great options and fresh made, quality meals.
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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 4.6 stars by 194 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://lavecinataqueria.com/
Phone number
(401) 324-5160

La Vecina

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Tacos

Pastor Pork

Pollo a la Salsa Verde

Street Corn Style Squash & Mushrooms

Local Fish

Marinated Shrimp

Guajillo Braised Short Rib

Antojitos

Tamales Verdes

Kale & Cotija Tamales

Shrimp Aquachile

Trio de Salsas with Chips

Spicy Peanuts

Dulce

Tres Leches

Tamales Dulce

Cócteles de la Casa

Margarita del Diablo$12.00

Harlot$12.00

Paloma$12.00

Peach Affair$12.00

Mezcalita$12.00

Barracuda$10.00

Sangria$10.00

Cervezas

Foolproof Ocean State Lager RI$6.00

Oxbow “Luppolo” Italian pilsner ME$9.00

Birra Baladin “Isaac” white ale Parma IT$14.00

Oxbow “Farmhouse” wheat ale ME$9.00

Birra Baladin “Wayan” aromatic saison Parma IT$14.00

Proclamation “Derivative” pale ale RI$10.00

Wash Ashore “Maya Mae” IPA RI$8.00

Grey Sail “Captain’s Daughter” double IPA RI$10.00

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does La Vecina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Vecina restaurant rated?

Is La Vecina currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information