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Located in the heart of Warren, RI, La Piñata Mexican Grill Bar delivers an authentic Mexican dining experience that keeps patrons returning for more. Diners rave about the variety of dishes, particularly their Chimichangas and Enchiladas, with options featuring chicken, beef, short rib, or even shrimp and bacon, showcasing flavors that resonate with traditional Mexican cuisine. Guests appreciate the generous portions and vibrant atmosphere.
Despite some service hiccups—like longer wait times during peak hours—many reviews highlight the attentive staff who graciously compensated for any delays with complimentary treats like Tres Leches cake. The outdoor seating area adds a relaxed vacation feel, although some visitors noted a desire for freshly made chips and improved drink quality.
Praise for the delicious tacos and the establishment’s unique take on Mexican classics has made it a local favorite. If you're seeking a place where great food meets a welcoming ambiance, La Piñata Mexican Grill Bar is a treasure waiting to be explored. Overall, it presents a delightful balance of flavors and hospitality that encapsulates the essence of Mexican dining.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for La Piñata Mexican Grill Bar
Review highlights
Based on 367 reviewsLa Piñata Mexican Grill & Bar is praised for its authentic and flavorful Mexican cuisine, with standout tacos and generous portion sizes that appeal to both casual and lunchtime diners. Customers appreciate the friendly and accommodating staff, particularly noting thoughtful gestures during busy periods. While the indoor atmosphere is generally well-received, some reviewers mention minor inconveniences such as noisy seating and limited outdoor bar amenities. Drink quality, especially margaritas, is considered good but could benefit from using fresher ingredients to enhance authenticity. Overall, La Piñata is recognized as a reliable spot for enjoyable Mexican dining with room for improvement in service speed and outdoor seating arrangements.
The weather was perfect so we chose to sit outside at the bar like seating area. It would be great if they had a bar set up outside. The margaritas were good but for quality ingredients I think this could be improved for a more authentic feel. I wish that the chips were freshly made but they tasted store bought. We ordered a variety of tacos that were absolutely amazing and were very pleased with. The service was quick. The atmosphere outside gives you the vacation mode feel which overall helped with the good experience. I'd come back for the tacos!
I have been to this restaurant twice now, and both times, everything we ordered was very delicious. The food tastes very authentic, and the drinks are great. The last time we visited, it took a little long for the food to come out because they were short staffed, but they ended up giving us a dessert (Tres Leches) to complement the wait. That's the way to do business! We definitely appreciated it; it was delicious!We'll be back there for sure.
Good food and very friendly workers. The chairs inside the bar area were very heavy and extremely loud when moved. Overall, though, an excellent restaurant!
8:15pm Taco Tuesday! Great food. Service at the bar was lame. They were cleaning!! Oh well. I'd still recommend the food!
Lovely spot for a quiet Mexican lunch. Lots of room, large portions, interesting and somewhat unique Mexican dishes. Highly recommend giving it a try.
Food is pretty good but it’s mild and could use some spice. The service is where the place really lacks. The servers are nice but they are slow. Every time I ask for water there I don’t get it. Sometimes I have to ask more than once and still, no water. I keep going back cause I like Taco Tuesday and they have good margaritas but the service could really be improved.
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
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