129 Washington Street · Est. 2011
The Mexican restaurant & bar in downtown Providence
Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill is family owned, in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. Twenty-six tables, a full bar, and recipes brought straight from Puebla — steps from the arena, the theater and the convention center.
Parking downtown? Handled.
We have a partnership with Civic Center Parking, so you can leave the car nearby and walk over without circling the block. Mention it when you arrive.
Reserve your spotWhat’s walking distance
Amica Mutual Pavilion (also called the Amica Center)
About a five-minute walk. Pre-game tacos and margaritas, then stroll to the doors — no moving the car.
Providence Performing Arts Center
Two blocks away. Book an early table and make the curtain with time to spare.
Rhode Island Convention Center
Right across the way — ideal for conference lunches, team dinners and private groups.
Downtown hotels & Kennedy Plaza
Walkable from the Omni, Graduate, Hampton Inn and the bus hub at Kennedy Plaza.
Three ways to eat with us downtown
Dinner & drinks
Fiesta tacos, birria, mole and margaritas across twenty-six tables and a full bar.
Private events
A private room for up to 50 guests, with a dedicated mezcal pourer for the night.
Catering
Taco bars and family platters delivered to offices and homes around Providence.
Grabbing dinner on the way home? Order takeout or browse breakfast & lunch and drinks.
Hours & how to find us
- Mon – Wed · 11am – 9:30pm
- Thu · 11am – 11pm
- Fri – Sat · 11am – 1am
- Sun · 11am – 9pm
Viva Mexico Cantina & Grill
129 Washington Street
Downtown Providence, RI 02903
401-369-7974
Ri.vivamexico@gmail.com