Have been to this great little place a number of times for both lunch & dinner. Best burritos in RI, excellent, authentic enchiladas-not slathered in cheese and tomato sauce like you get everywhere... More

Have been to this great little place a number of times for both lunch & dinner. Best burritos in RI, excellent, authentic enchiladas-not slathered in cheese and tomato sauce like you get everywhere else-these are topped with either a killer verde sauce or mole, queso fresco, real Mexican sour cream and lettuce-just like you find in Mexico City. Home-made horchata is a plus. My girlfriend loves their salads, especially the one with shrimp & mango. Best tomato salsa & quac I've been able to find on the East Coast. Very casual, yet great service with a staff who knows their stuff. Cool atmosphere with lots of Mexican masks and artwork. Pros: Great Food, Service and cool looking place Cons: No Margrita's, though they do have Mexican beers and wine
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Good food fast...If you have a time crunch and want some good Mexican I recommend it. The inside is very small and it lacks ambiance. But it is highly recommended for lunch!

Good food fast...If you have a time crunch and want some good Mexican I recommend it. The inside is very small and it lacks ambiance. But it is highly recommended for lunch!
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I travel to RI 4-5 times a year and have, in the past, been greatly disappointed by the lack of Mexican food. Tio Mateo's reminds me of the best Mexican restaurants in California. The food is... More

I travel to RI 4-5 times a year and have, in the past, been greatly disappointed by the lack of Mexican food. Tio Mateo's reminds me of the best Mexican restaurants in California. The food is ultra-fresh and perfectly seasoned. Nothing seems to come out of the kitchen too spicy, but if you want to notch up the heat, their home-made salsas will do the trick. I had the pleasure of meeting Mateo-yes he's a real person-not some corporate logo-and its obvious how passionate he is about his food as well as his service. The staff knows their food backwards and forwards and the service is prompt and professional. While I never stay in East Greenwich while I'm in town-I always do business in Providence- I always make sure to get down to EG to sample the best Mexican food East of the Mississippi!! PROS: Killer food and service CONS: No margaritas ;( But Great Mexican Beers and Sangria)
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