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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Rhode Island Monthly. Updated August 2026.
Cielito Mexican Kitchen · Downtown Providence
Cielito brings a vibrant mural by Greg Was Here to downtown Providence, the second restaurant from chef Diego Alcantar and one that has quickly lived up to expectations. The kitchen focuses on the regional food of Michoacan, giving it a different identity from the taco-forward Mexican spots elsewhere in the city.
Sombra Eatery & Lounge · East Greenwich
Sombra Lounge serves Mexican plates in East Greenwich, from corn ribs with cotija and chipotle crema to taquitos and tacos. It sits about fifteen miles south of downtown Providence, giving the South County crowd a lounge-style option alongside the more casual taquerias closer to the city center.