La Vecina

4.4

178 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Child-friendly

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.

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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
Area
Newport
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options

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 DiabloUS$12.00
tequila blanco, lime, cabernet sauvignon
HarlotUS$12.00
tequila reposado, Aperol, Crème de Framboise, jalapeño, lime
PalomaUS$12.00
tequila reposado, grapefruit, agave, lime, tuxedo salt rim
Peach AffairUS$12.00
mezcal, triple sec, crème de peche, lime, polyrhachis vicina garnish
MezcalitaUS$12.00
mezcal, pineapple, mint, lime, amarena cherry, elderflower, aquafaba
BarracudaUS$10.00
pale lager, clamato, lime, worcestershire, pico de lemon/sal de gusano rim
SangriaUS$10.00
vino rosso, limoncello, fruit, citrus

Cervezas

Foolproof Ocean State Lager RIUS$6.00
Oxbow “Luppolo” Italian pilsner MEUS$9.00
Birra Baladin “Isaac” white ale Parma ITUS$14.00
Oxbow “Farmhouse” wheat ale MEUS$9.00
Birra Baladin “Wayan” aromatic saison Parma ITUS$14.00
Proclamation “Derivative” pale ale RIUS$10.00
Wash Ashore “Maya Mae” IPA RIUS$8.00
Grey Sail “Captain’s Daughter” double IPA RIUS$10.00
Ragged Island Brewing Company “Beach Day” IPA, RIUS$10.00
Downeast Cider “Original Blend” Cider MAUS$7.00
Amstel Light
Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Budweiser
Corona
Heineken
Stella Artois

De Barril (Draughts)

Peroni European pale lager, Rome ITUS$6.00
Harpoon Black IPA, Boston MAUS$6.00
Newport Craft “Rhode Trip” IPA, Newport RIUS$7.00
Maine Beer Co, Rotating Pale Ale, Freeport, MEUS$10.00

What 178 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Newport County
Child-friendly
Newport County
Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Vecina offers an inviting atmosphere with "amazing food" and standout service. Known for "the best salsa and chips in the Northeast," this restaurant delights with unique margaritas and diverse menu items like shrimp tacos and sweet potato tacos. Notably, they excel in creating memorable celebrations, ensuring guests feel appreciated and welcomed.

178 Reviews

D
Donna
New York City
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Casual, fun local spot to enjoy solid Mexican food. Good menu selections including small plates, dips/sauces, salads, soft tacos and larger big plates. Standouts were the Pastor Marinated Octopus (small plate but served on enough arugula to make it a nice side salad), tacos (shrimp, chicken, squash & mushroom) and daily tamales special, although the sauce was a bit heavy on lime (and we like lime). Large margarita drink menu and a bar with anything you like. Side spinach salad was fresh but ingredients were on the wet side which made it somewhat soggy. I had the dressing on the side so it was very noticeable. A good neighborhood spot for dinner before going to Jane Pikens theatre across the park.
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Shelley
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food great waitress. Will definitely come again
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Julia
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner! Cool vibes! Our waitress Abbie was great and the host at the front was also very helpful!
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Gregory
Greater Boston
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Food was wonderful as was the service. Unfortunately we were seated at a table next to the entrance so there was a lot of foot traffic next to our table and it was also Restaurant Week which added to the foot traffic. The noise level was high as well but the food and service were exemplary! I highly recommend this establishment!
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Margaret
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 24 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Adrienne was great! Enjoyed everything including those blood orange Margaritas!
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Ann
Greater Boston
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Really good Mexican food here. Excellent chips and salsa. I had a great spinach saland and loved all the tacos we got-- mushroom, sweet potato, fried fish. My daughter had the quesadillas and loved them.
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Dwayne
Atlanta Metro
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on 7 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience on all fronts. Matt, the bartender, was also our server. He was extremely personable, knowledgeable, and attentive despite his other duties. Mezcal was sublime, apps were on point, entrees were plenty and flavorful, enjoyed in a fresh space with lively atmosphere.
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Lisa
New Orleans
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 2 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The menu has good choices—-the Enchiladas Suizas are delicious! The Margaritas are excellent!
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Mark
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took friends from out of tin and thoroughly enjoyed. Great service from everyone. Pleasure
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Diane
Greater Boston
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 24 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food! Very cozy atmosphere!
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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 4.4 stars by 178 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

24 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

24 Washington Square, Newport, RI 02840

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options

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

La Vecina

Make a booking

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 DiabloUS$12.00

HarlotUS$12.00

PalomaUS$12.00

Peach AffairUS$12.00

MezcalitaUS$12.00

BarracudaUS$10.00

SangriaUS$10.00

Cervezas

Foolproof Ocean State Lager RIUS$6.00

Oxbow “Luppolo” Italian pilsner MEUS$9.00

Birra Baladin “Isaac” white ale Parma ITUS$14.00

Oxbow “Farmhouse” wheat ale MEUS$9.00

Birra Baladin “Wayan” aromatic saison Parma ITUS$14.00

Proclamation “Derivative” pale ale RIUS$10.00

Wash Ashore “Maya Mae” IPA RIUS$8.00

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

Ragged Island Brewing Company “Beach Day” IPA, RIUS$10.00

Downeast Cider “Original Blend” Cider MAUS$7.00

Amstel Light

Bud Light

Coors Light

Miller Lite

Budweiser

Corona

Heineken

Stella Artois

De Barril (Draughts)

Peroni European pale lager, Rome ITUS$6.00

Harpoon Black IPA, Boston MAUS$6.00

Newport Craft “Rhode Trip” IPA, Newport RIUS$7.00

Maine Beer Co, Rotating Pale Ale, Freeport, MEUS$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does La Vecina offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Vecina restaurant rated?

Is La Vecina currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information