The mole is really terrific and definitely worth the trip! The variety of margaritas is a lot of fun too.

Second time here and I'm so glad I came back! My first experience was fine, but just that. Service had been slow, but the food was good. This time everything was perfect. The atmosphere is great. Simple, clean, but those pendant lights?! Service was wonderful. Super friendly and attentive which is what really made this visit SO much better! Sadly I don't recall our servers name but they did a wonderful job. We had three appetizers and two entrees for 3 people and believe me, it was more than enough. The octopus was out of this world. For sure the stand out of the two entrees and I was personally thrilled as they were out of it the first time. Everything was absolutely delicious and distinct in flavor. You can tell it's all homemade, and made with a love for fresh delicious food. The huarache was the fan favorite of the entradas. Absolutely delicious!! What I love is that Dolores is far from your "typical" Mexican restaurant and quite frankly, so much better. My siesta cocktail was so good I ordered two. Would absolutely be back, and cannot wait to try them out for brunch some Sunday. I still miss my el rancho grande, but I am so happy that we still have Maria cooking for us here in Providence.

We arrived around 5pm without a reservation and it was pretty quiet, but by the time we left every table and every seat at the bar was occupied! Definitely a busy and popular spot, even on a Wednesday evening! The service was good and the food was pretty wonderful. We shared the tetela appetizer, which is goat cheese stuffed tortilla triangles with a spicy salsa roja and boy did it have a kick, but very tasty! We also sampled the enchiladas--one of us got half suiza and half crema chipotle and the other got the enmoladas. The enmoladas were definitely the star but both were really good. The rice and beans on the side were extremely flavorful and some of the best I've had. The food is definitely more elevated and the prices reflect that, but I would happily pay a little more for the quality that you get here. Oh yeah, and the sparkling sangria was delicious and fairly strong. One glass went a long way :) We'll happy return!

We had reservations for 8:30 and arrived a bit early. A short wait for our table... This place is small and loud. It was difficult to have a conversation and our table was cramped. The decorations were nice. Our server had zero personality and I felt like she was annoyed we were there. The pros here is you felt like you were eating in someone's home. Food was authentic - albeit too spicy for my taste even the guac left my tongue burning, but I know I am the minority here. My two children enjoyed the food. We went here to celebrate my daughters 21st birthday- had to remind the server even though it was on our reservation - they served her flan with a candle and sang happy birthday- to note the desert is not complimentary. And speaking of the flan - none of us like traditional flan and almost didn't try it. It was actually very good in a raspberry sauce and a nice caramel finish . The drinks left me puzzled . Margarita and sangria were served in short whisky glasses? They were good but small. If you want authentic this is the place to go. It's busy, and not a place for a conversation over dinner.

We have been meaning to dine here and finally made it a week ago having reserved a table for two. (It's in our neighborhood and opposite one of our favorite Providence restaurants.) The place was better designed and more modern (unlike places trying to be "ethnic") than I had imagined. The restaurant was quite full and noisy, but allowed for conversation. The staff bustled around and our server was lively and efficient. After ordering the almost mandatory Tequilas we decided on the food which we shared: Queso Fundido, three different Tacos - shrimp, carnitas and brisket - and a Chile Relleno. All delicious but too much and we had to take some of it home. (There was no room for dessert!) It all came to about $90 - worth it. It deserves 4 1/2 stars which one cannot give on Yelp. We were glad we came and will be back.

Great food and adorable vibes. This spot is on the Wickenden-adjacent end of Hope St and really gives off trendy, cute, casual energy. Waitstaff is incredibly kind as well. I ordered a mezcal margarita and split some guacamole with my friend. The margarita was delicious (with a notably strong pour!) and the guac was alright. I will be honest, I've had better guac however the rest of the food made up for this. I ordered a fish taco (battered haddock, served with chipotle mayo and cabbage). This was one of the better fish tacos I've had. It was served on a blue corn tortilla, which in my opinion is how all tacos should be served! My friend and I split the mole pistachio which was GREAT. This was a charred octopus on mole verde sauce. The sauce was so flavorful and rich. As a pistachio lover girl and seafood enthusiast, this was a creative standout dish that absolutely hit. Anyways, I'd go back to Dolores in a heartbeat. Great place for food and bites with friends on a weekend. They do have some outdoor seating as well which is lovely on warm days like the ones we've been having.

Delicious food; definitely the best Mexican food I have had in quite a while. Cute location in Fox Point. They do not skimp on the tequila in the drinks or the jalapeños in the tacos. Service was a little slow but that gave my friend and me more time to chat and we were not in a hurry. My favorite app was the one with the tortillas stuffed with goat cheese. The shrimp and fish tacos were also great. Clean interior and bathrooms. My main complaint here is that it is super LOUD. The restaurant and the bar were packed and the acoustics here seem to amplify the noise. I actually felt like I was losing my voice after the meal due to having to speak at such a high volume just to chat with my friend. I'd love to come back here because the food was amazing but may choose a less busy night or time of day. (We were here on a Thursday). They also have a small amount of outdoor seating which might be quieter and more enjoyable, although it's basically on the sidewalk, not an enclosed area.

I visited Dolores for the first time on a Monday evening around 5:45pm with a party of 3. The hostess informed me that there were no tables available till 9:00pm, but we could sit at the bar if we liked. Thankfully, the bar had 3 open seats. The bar had about 10 seats in total; give or take. I had heard about Dolores before, but when I saw chef Maria Meza of Dolores was acknowledged as a 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards finalist for Best Chef: Northeast, I knew I had to come and visit. The restaurant has a lot of natural lighting come through the windows and all the tables were occupied. I had a glass of the Naveran Brut Cava after I found out they no longer had Sangria available. We started with the Guacamole w/ heirloom corn tostadas. The guacamole was creamy and fresh and the tostadas were crispy. I really enjoyed breaking the tostadas and dipping it into the guacamole. After we put in our entrees orders, the bartender informed us that the kitchen was making more Mole Pistachio and it might take a while. We had the option to change for a different mole but then after he came back and told us it'll be ready by the time our party finished the Insalada Mariscos. The Mole Pistachio had Octopus cooked over live fire served on a pistachio mole verde, with a chorizo and potato gordita. The octopus was tender and flavored well. The pistachio mole verde had great flavor as well and great to mix in the rice and beans. We shared a plate of rice and beans that accompanied our meals. The others in my party had the Insalada Mariscos which had Octopus, calamari, shrimp, lime, cilantro, onion, spices and the Enmolada, which had 3 tortillas filled with chicken topped with, Maria's famous Mole Poblano, of dried chiles, nuts, spices, cacao, fruits. onions and queso fresco. We all enjoyed our food and were stuffed. The bartenders serving us were friendly and attentive. I'll definitely come back to Dolores when I am craving some Mexican food and will make a reservation to get a table next time.

This place lived up to all the expectations, fresh authentic cuisine. Tostadas were delicious and paired with a sampling of outstanding freshly prepared salsas. Crema chipotle was prepared perfectly with an amazing creamy salsa roja Really loved the Mole the Enmaloda looked bland, but first bite was a game changer. Packed with flavor and prepared perfectly. Make a reservation if possible. Every staff member was pleasant and helpful. Service is a little slow, so add extra time and enjoy. I can't wait to return.