Dolores

Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Providence. You can’t really get better mole than here! Everything was delicious and came out in a reasonable time. All the moles were delicious and unique. Would definitely come back in the near future. Make sure you make reservations beforehand as it does fill up.

I was able to grab lunch with a friend at this restaurant over the weekend, it was my first time there and I was excited to try it out since I’ve walked by it so many times over the years. We sat for their brunch menu, I had the French toast and my friend has the quesadilla, both were delicious!! The staff was friendly and all together a positive experience, I would definitely recommend this restaurant!

I love finding spots to eat at that I've never had before. The wait to be seated wasn't too long given I got there shortly after they opened. The employess provided me freat service. The French toast that I ordered was delicious and filling, so we're the the shrimp tacos as well.

Absolutely incredible spot. Moved to Providence in January and have quickly made this a favorite spot. Mandy and Horace are amazing behind the bar on Monday nights. The food is absolutely delicious and the tequila and mezcal selections are wild.

I love it here… until today. FOOD IS STILL GREAT! Service makes the difference. We were seated, asked to move for a larger party. It took our waitress about 10 minutes to acknowledge us (party of 2) because she went to the bigger party. I asked if I could order the Tetela even though it was brunch and her response was snarky and passive aggressive. Totally understand we couldn’t deviate from the brunch menu as the food is made fresh and they are usually busy, however the attitude was unnecessary. It took 20 minutes to get our drinks. Our brisket came out before the drinks and was cold which is unusual. I understand if she was busy and maybe she was having a bad day but it was quite obvious her attention was on the bigger party. Flavor still amazing, drinks were great.

Track 15 Union Station location...Friendly customer service, ordered Rib Eye & Arabe tacos...Wow, homemade tortillas made right there, high quality meat and ingredients, taste delicious, it's a 10.

Contemporary yet authentic. Good service and the food was solid. Came without a reservation and was still seated immediately. Lights were pretty dim (so take that as you will) but loved the atmosphere. Bar area seemed great for a long drink.

Dolores – A Promising Journey Through Mexican Tradition with Room to Refine the Experience I recently visited Dolores in Providence, drawn by its growing reputation and Chef Maria Meza’s well-deserved recognition as a James Beard finalist. The setting is intimate and vibrant, with tasteful nods to the cultural richness of Oaxaca and Puebla. There’s a clear passion in the concept—rooted in heritage, technique, and a deep respect for Mexican culinary tradition. We began with the huarache topped with pork belly. The dish was beautifully presented and well-seasoned, with a nice interplay of textures and heat. However, the pork belly—while flavorful—lacked the expected crispness. A touch more rendering or char would have elevated it from good to memorable. For the main course, I opted for the mole enchiladas. The mole itself was exquisite—silky, rich, and full of layered complexity that speaks to hours of preparation. Unfortunately, the overall dish lacked seasoning. The enchiladas, folded rather than rolled, felt underwhelming in composition, missing the comforting fullness that melted cheese and finely diced onion would typically bring. The rice, while perfectly cooked in texture, was similarly bland—I found myself reaching for the salt far more than I should at a restaurant of this caliber. On the brighter side, the cocktails were spot-on. The hibiscus margarita was refreshingly balanced with floral depth, and the sangria had just the right hint of spice and fruit without being overly sweet. Dessert was a high note—the chocolate tres leches was indulgent yet balanced, with a luscious texture that closed the meal on a strong note. Service, unfortunately, was the weakest point of the evening. Despite the restaurant’s small and cozy layout, we waited 26 minutes before our drink order was even taken. A second drink order took another 10–15 minutes to arrive. While the food pacing itself was well-executed and never felt rushed, the inattentiveness on the service side detracted from the overall experience. With such a compact dining room, it was surprising that the staff seemed overwhelmed or inattentive. There’s no question that Dolores has great potential—the foundation is there, from heritage-driven flavors to quality ingredients and a thoughtfully designed space. A few adjustments to service consistency and dish execution would take it to the next level. Would I return? Yes—but more in hopes of witnessing a refined experience that fully matches the heart and ambition evident in the kitchen.

Dolores was pretty good! It was very busy for a Wednesday night, but we were still seated promptly. Service was only okay; we had to ask when we need more water, more napkins, and the check. The restaurant itself is super cute inside though! The food was good but not great. The queso that we started with congealed pretty quickly, which made it difficult to eat and gave it a weird texture. The huarache was our favorite dish; the pork belly on it was my favorite part of the whole meal! The short ribs were cooked very well, but I was unimpressed with the veggies on the side because they were under seasoned.

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.

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 went to dinner here with a friend the food was absolutely fantastic. The drinks and margaritas were very refreshing and so tasty. The ambiance was wonderful as well we had a nice little table next to the window. Definitely would recommend and I would love to go again. Service was great as well !

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Pretty good food (4/5), but the worst service we've experienced in a long while. We got there and it wasn't too busy, and they sat us quickly but it took 20-25 minutes before anyone came to ask us for drinks and food. This unfortunately became a trend, with our server going missing for long periods of time. We waited another 20-25 minutes between finishing our app and getting our entree. The queso was great though, and the mole enchiladas were pretty tasty too. My partner got the short ribs which were great, but she said the mole was too bitter for her. Overall it's a good spot if you don't mind the extraordinarily slow service, which unfortunately killed the vibe for us.

My husband and I came for dinner on what seemed like a slow Saturday night. They had a table available within 10 minutes of our arrival but the service was really slow. It took us another 10 minutes to get water and to be greeted by our waitress. The group that arrived after us received their water and met their waiter before us. Aside from the service the food was delicious. There was such flavor and it tasted like true authentic Mexican food, not like of the gentrified Mexican food that some places have. I really enjoyed the Huarache it had a great kick to it. The Mole Pistachio was so good! The octopus was cooked very well and it had so much flavor within the Kole. The drinks were made really well.

If you want the best Mexican food go to this wonderful location. The food is great and the customer service is super especially on Wednesdays when Marissa is there!!!

Came in after reading that the owner was a Jame Beard finalist. Had dinner with a girl friend. Very cozy albeit a bit loud. I found the queso to be a bit dense, very hard to dip, was more like a solid lump of cheese, but tasty. The cactus was well prepared and tender but lacked seasoning. The chicken mole was outstanding. Flavorful and light sauce with complex flavors. Was a little dissapointed, but may return for another visit.

I stopped but this place spontaneously for a late lunch/early dinner since they open at 4 pm on Saturdays. I was impressed by the inside, both by the decor and the layout of their tables as well as the windows to let in natural sunlight. Although we did not have reservations, they were able to accommodate us which was kind. However, I would recommend making a reservation because you might not get this lucky all the time. As an appetizer, we had the Ensalada de mariscos (seafood salad) which was delicious. It was a good serving size (about 1-1.5 cups) and came with three crispy tortillas. I loved the jalapeño as it gave it a perfect kick. I also loved that it had a variety of seafood (hence the name) including octopus, calamari, shrimp. Although it had a lot of onion, it did not overpower and instead provided a crunchy texture. It was perfectly sour and salty. We couldn't decide on which tacos to get so we had one of each. From favorite to least favorite, I think I'd rate them as follows: carnitas, Baja fish, lengua, brisket, fried shrimp. All of the tacos had a soft corn tortillas and a generous amount of protein. I liked the carnitas most because the meat was flavorful and tender. The Baja fish was also good because of the creamy sauce it had, with the well seasoned fish, and crunchy cabbage. The I think the reason I didn't like the fried shrimp as much was because the sauce on top was a bit bland--maybe something more powerful in flavor that wouldn't mess with the crunchiness of the shrimp would have helped. Our server was great. He took good care of us. There were some big plates and other apps that caught my attention but I was satisfied with trying their tacos. Parking might be difficult depending on the day since they're only street parking but it's doable.

Visiting and booked this for my friend's birthday who is local. Overall the meal was good but the service was awful for the price and what we got (which we could have at several other restaurants) Pros & cons: Pros: Delicious chicken, very tender and filling Tasty sangria Nice bar staff Cool spot, intimate Cons: Came at 7:35 for a 7:30 res (5 min late was definitely my fault), told to sit at the bar till the table was ready (about 10 minutes) No one greeted us or took our order for over 20 min. We ordered two things at one time - queso fundido and the table tacos - queso fundido came out at 8:30, an hour later, and tacos at exactly 9, over an hour after we'd ordered and 1.5 hours since we got here. We were never checked on besides when our server asked if we wanted to put in food and we already did so that makes me think we were forgotten. Had to flag for water, napkins, and a check at the same time. I feel like this place has so much potential to be great but the service is incredibly lacking.

This restaurant came highly recommended, and it did not disappoint. The food gave me flashbacks to homemade Mexican food from South Texas and New Mexico, though the specific Southern Mexican cuisine that is offered does vary slightly from those meals. I was greeted by very friendly staff who made sure that service was smooth and accommodating with an obvious level of consideration for the type of guest that I was that night (one that was there to take my time and decompress from a long day at work). The setting is casual yet intimate. The selection of tequila is first class, and the cocktails I tried were all made with fresh ingredients and built to taste amazing. If you are in the mood for elevated Mexican cuisine paired with well-executed cocktails and top-level service, Dolores is a must-visit. The woman who started it all, Maria, still makes food there, grinds fresh corn for tortillas, and is the curator of the food and menu. If you are the sit-at-the-bar type of guest, you will be lucky to have Mandy and Marco help you as they really made a great experience.

SHADY BUSINESS. We were a party of 2 and the server charged us 20% in tip without telling us, although they did NOT have any caveat about this on the menu, and she had the nerves to say it's normal for them to charge tip for a party of 2. Two?? Never heard of this?? She was also super grumpy from the jump, no smiles, and when we asked her for recommendation, she just said "this one is good" without explaining anything. And oh the price? Why is it NYC price in Providence for Mexican food, especially given the quality of service and food? Can you explain? Just not worth a penny.

It is probably the best taco experience in New England! You can order a sharing style taco plate. There are a lot of options of different meats. The fish and shrimp are amazing. Love the carnitas and beef. Great margaritas, if you are going to order more than two I recommend the big jar thing (I forgot what it called but you'll know what I mean when you see the menu). Very good service and friendly ambiance. We will definitely go back for scrumptious tacos again!

Great food, but abysmal service. The restaurant is incredibly loud. It's hard to hear the person next to you. We waited 50mins to get our first round of drinks, and they came out wrong. The servers were non existent or would breeze past our table. It was a frustrating 3 hour dinner.

I don't think I've had better Mexican food in my life. The mole poblano is a destination dish. It was so outrageously deep, rich, earthy, and bitter, while having a pleasant background heat. I've never had a "mole" like this before, which is most likely due to the fact that this spot is uber authentic and everywhere else I've been simply is not. Its rare that I taste something "new" or "different" on my palette, something that I can't place or compare to - but this dish does exactly that. Everything else I tasted was also stellar, but the other massive hit at the table was the nopales. The balance of the dish was downright phenomenal - it was acidic, salty, and punchy. Such a great dish to go along side some of the heavier, richer, deeper options. The drinks are fresh and carefully crafted to boot. Similar to others, the service was a bit slow, but it was very friendly. Its truly a staffing thing, as there were only 2 people working the entire place, and that said, those two women were busting their butts. As an added bonus, Maria popped out while we were there, which was an awesome surprise.

Not only was the food, presentation, and service great--the music was BUMPIN!!! The variety of mimosa flavors all rock! My one critique would be the minimal portion sizes for the brunch menu.

I've been missing out on this hidden gem. Love the way it's decorated right down to the tiles in the bathroom. Food was absolutely delicious, I literally cleaned my plate. We were so full after eating our entrees that we almost missed out on dessert. Luckily the waitress talked us into trying the chocolate tres leches and WOW. Highly recommend!

So much potential to be "excellent". We encountered some "areas of improvement" on our first visit. Saw it mentioned in a recent RI Monthly that this was the favorite of several RI chefs. Reservations a must on the weekend. Packed. Very loud. Bartender was great and recommend his mezcal Negra Paloma ($15 - not the usual $18 - $20 plus you are seeing throughout RI). However as this is an Oaxaca-rooted spot where mezcal is king, why only one mezcal drink on the cocktail menu? We had two issues - service (not the wait staff who however could have been more informative) - the kitchen and the incessant LOUD loop of a drum track. I got a headache after an hour; I assume the employees have managed to tune it out. Oh - and 2 items on their we assume daily-printed menu were not available. Food was very good and they are making Mexican (not TexMex) dishes you probably cannot find elsewhere. Starters were the scallops ceviche ($18) and "salsa and tostados" (bargain at $6 but I would gladly pay a few more $s to get beyond the minuscule servings of 2 very good salsas). Winning entrees were Costillas en Mole Pasilla ($25) and carne asada ($28) that were served with rice and outstanding black beans. Once again, the pico de gallo was in the smallest serving. Don't know if it was our table only. One entrée arrived 10 minutes after the first. Entrees were 20 plus minutes later. Only when we tracked down another server (as our server never quite made it to our table), did we find out "only a few more minutes..." So, we'll be back and hope they can find some background music that changes, salsa and pico de gallo cups a bit bigger, and the kitchen firing smoothly. Damages with 2 cocktails and tip were $150 for two. Food 5/5 Service 2/5 - mostly kitchen Value 4/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 1/5 (diners are loud but the darn drum background "music") Décor 4/5

I stopped in for a quick drink and bite to eat. Sat at the bar. Very quick service and high quality food. I had two tacos and look forward to going back again to try more items on the menu.

Similar to other reviews here. Really great food, but the experience is marred by the sub-par service. Pros: Drinks were good. Specially drinks with mezcal vs. tequila definitely added a smoky flavor. Sangria also good. Waitress was very knowledgeable and informative. Food was very good...tasty and plentiful. Mole sauce is spectacular. Cons: No hostess stand. We walked in and just sort of looked around. Flagged down a busboy and he told us to stand in the hallway and wait...table would be ready in a few minutes. someone came over and poured water but then we waited ten minutes for anyone to come over to take a drink order. After that waitress informs Ed us of all the things they were out of on the menu. keep in mind that the menu is not huge and I would expect them to have everything at 6:30 on a Saturday night. No guacamole! How does a Mexican restaurant run out of avocados? Three entrees not available. Not sure if there were any specials, but none were offered. Ordered appetizers and they came out before we got our drinks (about 20 mins). After that, no one checked back on us after dropping the entrees. Would have liked another drink. Overall, I don't think we'll be back. Dolores is not cheap and I wish the service kept up with the quality of the food.

What an incredible restaurant! This is must stop if you are in the Providence Area and truly worth the trip from Boston! The handmade Tortilla's are the best I have ever had. Great service along with a fun atmosphere. I can't forget about the amazing Tequila and Mezcal selection 10 out of 10 - Couldn't recommend this place more!

Great spot for Mexican in Fox point. I'd wanted to try this spot for a while since El rancho grande closed. Nice ambiance inside. Tried the old fashioned and la ultima palabra for cocktails. Liked the latter better. The old-fashioned was quite strong, and you could certainly taste the mezcal. Got the huarache and two tacos for food. The pork belly in the huarache was well seasoned & flavorful, and the dish itself was pretty good. Of the two tacos, the fish tacos are delicious. Overall, it's a good spot for Mexican food in an intimate atmosphere.

The food was excellent. However, the cacophonous din in this restaurant is over the top intolerable so unless you're prepared to shout to be heard and likewise repeat yourself so that you can attempt a conversation during your meal--forget it. I'm serious, the noise is absurd--I wouldn't set foot in the place again unless it was a seriously off-busy time, but they do have outdoor seating. On top of this, when the crowd began to thin out the staff turned up the music to a deafening volume, why?

Diego, Miyako and a friend took Laura here for dinner last night. Her first and my 3rd time. I have been telling everyone I know about the food here. Everything at Dolores is great. First we were fortunate to get a table for 5 on a Saturday without a reservation. Score! Now the service was super friendly and efficient. We started with tostadas with multiple salsas and guacamole and Tetela- goat cheese filled tortillas Excellent! Since I've telling all the Mole at Dolores is as good as you will find anywhere, including in Oaxaca Mexico, where I've had the good fortune of traveling. I ordered the Mole Negro- ribeye with veggies and the most delicious and sublime mole I've ever had. Out of this world good! Others had the Mole Poblano which is a brown mole sauce with chicken. We shared and all agreed that they are both best in class mole. To complete the experience Doña Maria Meza the chef stopped by to check in on us! Truly an honor to meet this master chef! Please, pretty please stop by and try the food here. Particularly the mole! Salud!

Dolores is my favorite spot in Providence for contemporary Mexican food. Let's start with the cocktails. I love a very, very spicy drink and oftentimes when I'm out and request an extra spicy margarita, I'm given a marg with one or two unmuddled jalapeno slices floating on the top. Not here. Every time I've ordered a very spicy mezcal margarita, I'm given a seriously hot, lip-numbing drink. Which I happen to love. Everything I've had to eat here has been fantastic. Pro tip: avoid the guacamole, which you can get anywhere and, at $14, it's not the best investment here. Instead, order the cebiche negro. I love a raw scallop and with tomato, cucumber, and charred habanero, this dish is a light and refreshing start to the meal. The ensalada mariscos is equally delicious and bright. The tacos can be ordered a la carte, which gives you the opportunity to play around and taste test a few. The baja fish is my personal favorite. The batter on the haddock is light and flaky and the chipotle mayo is to die for. The star of the show, though, is the mole pistachio. The octopus is grilled to perfection and practically melts in your mouth. And the pistachio mole is beyond delicious. The dish comes with a chorizo and potato gordita but because I don't eat pork, the restaurant is always able to accomodate and substitute a black bean gordita. The interior space is really pretty but be mindful, sound echoes in this open space and it can get extremely loud during the dinnertime rush. If you have the option to eat outdoors and it's a beautiful day, do it. But at its noisiest, Dolores is still an excellent restaurant.

Service is very slow, no greeting customers... sat bar and wasn't greeted by the bar tender, had to ask other customers to share a menu, was patient for 15 mins until being ignored became unacceptable. A simple "hey guys how are you I'll be with you soon" goes a long ways , s guy who sat at the bar before us he left

Such great food. The traditional mole and pistachio mole are both incredible. Great margaritas. Highly recommend if you like authentic, complex cuisine. Low-key but attractive ambiance (just a little loud with a lot of hard surfaces).

I love the restaurant. The food is excellent. I especially like the mole sauce I first tasted it when they were in Olneyville. I have always had good service and found the atmosphere relaxing and comfortable. Will continue to return. Barbara

I was really excited to go here. The service was ok, and the food came out in an appropriate time, but I'm sorry, but most of my food was woefully under seasoned. I had the chicken enchiladas with mole sauce and the chicken was completely flavorless. The mole was ok, but I can't say it feels authentic when seasoning was nowhere to be found. I also did not like that the waiter took our rice and beans and never offered or asked if we wanted to take it with us. It was a full plate of food that I guess went straight into the trash. I will say my friend poblano pepper dish was the best dish of the night, but it also was the only flavored dish of the night. I'm no expert on Mexican food so maybe it was supposed to be prepared that way. But man. Unseasoned food is unseasoned food, and I just don't see how that is desirable for anyone. I'd still come back here though, and I would want to try out some of the dishes they were out of or my friends dish which was very good. I wish I had the experience here so many have had.

The carnitas are quite good, although overpriced in my opinion. The location is convenient, and the outdoor seating is lovely in the summer. Service is generally prompt. I do miss when the owners ran El Rancho Grande -- a more down to earth, affordable, traditional Mexican place in Olneyville -- that has since closed. Overall love supporting these folks though.

This was literally one of the best meals we have had in years. The regional specialties showcase the delicate combinations of ingredients the way the best French restaurants do. The mole poblano was extraordinary - I could have licked the plate clean. The flavors were deep and rich and subtle, and perfectly balanced. The chicken thighs were tender and flavorful, the skin was crispy and delicious. Our server Alessandra was attentive and lovely and on top of everything. She took excellent care of us. My margarita was awesome.

Fantastic dinner at this Oaxacan-focused Mexican restaurant. Delicious food (ribeye mole was huge and amazing) and great service in comfortable setting. Strongly recommend.

Sad I wasn't able to give it a 5 star. Hers why....... We got seated in the right side as soon as you walk in and it's extremely dark to the point I can't see my food. Unbelievable they charged 20% automatically towards tip instead of having a space for me to put how much. The worst part was the amount of time the food took, 43 minutes for 2 dishes The bathrooms are extremely clean and spacious! The food was great for the price but wish there was more options for drinks and food. Good job to the staff that was nice!

This restaurant, the upscale sister of Rancho Grande, has been the favorite of many friends. So we decided to try it out. The reservation system on their website is easy. We arrived and were promptly seated near a nice big window. It was around 6pm and there were about 5 occupied tables. The waiter was nice and prompt to come by. The menu is not very large, but it has many fun things that will most likely please anyone. Our table got a guacamole appetizer and we got the carne asada, medium. The guacamole was nice and creamy but a bit bland...a few more jalapeño peppers and spice would had been nice...but it only came with like 6 chips !!!! For the price they charge, it would had been nice to serve it with a medium size basket of chips.... We really liked our food. The Carne Asada was tender, nicely seasoned ( a bit on the bland side, but not bad) and the rice and beans were delicious. Kudos to Chef Maria again for a job well done. Our friends loved their chicken and mole, but the ones getting the quesadilla also mentioned that it was a bit bland.... As the night evolved, more tables were being occupied and the single waiter with a helper, was not enough to properly take care of the customers in a timely fashion. That is the only feedback .... staff with enough servers to provide excellent and timely service to the patrons.

I came in with high expectations since we have heard nothing but good things. The food was good about 7.5/10, drinks were 9/10, but the service was awful. Our reservation was at 7 and we didn't leave until 10 PM. Drinks were forgotten, more water was never brought over, entrees took over 1.5 hours to receive, and waitress never once apologized or gave us a status update. When delivering the bill she was also extremely rude (most likely frustrated with the kitchen). The above average dishes and excellent drinks are giving this a 3/5. Be prepared to wait for your food.

All that we ordered was very good: the mole poblano offered complex flavors and tender chicken; the carnitas and brisket tacos were fat with ingredients. The staff was attentive. But we left as soon as we could because the noise level rose to over 80 decibels (Apple watch) which made it impossible to converse as well as dangerous to one's hearing. The waitstaff could develop hearing loss at such levels. Sound deadening needs to be installed in this restaurant before we will return.

This place is amazing! And if you think otherwise.... You have no soul! The food takes me back to when I lived in Mexico am nothing beats it!

Food was fantastic, service was pretty good definitely will return. The music was pretty decent also, very energetic for brunch. My only complaint about the entire experience is that there is a virtually invisible step in the middle of the dining room that is a genuine hazard. People definitely trip on it daily, maybe some yellow tape or something? Seems like a huge liability

This was our first time here. It has been on my list for a while, as I love authentic Mole. Our meal and service were outstanding. Our bartender Jorjes, ( not sure of spelling) was attentive and very informative. We had the margaritas, so good! We started with the salsa and tostadas. All 3 salsas were excellent with varying degrees of heat. We grow our own peppers and make and can salsa, and we were impressed. The chips are made from corn they import from Oaxaca. Then we had another app. Of a soft blue corn tortilla stuffed with goat cheese, with serranno peppers, crema and something else. So delicious. For entrees, i had the poblamo mole, so perfect! My husband had a fish taco, a shrimp taco, and sides of black beans and rice. He said best tacos ever. Lastly the decor is beautiful, bright, and welcoming. Fresh flowers everywhere. We will be back.soon .

The drink was a tamarind margarita and they gave me a regular one and I complain for nothing. The food was late 30 min. Waiting and the place was packed and loud. So we left with the food to go and it was no good too. And we know since we travel to Mexico often. Sorry to review like this but it was the worst meal in a long time

very very very loud and expensive. food was lukewarm warm, pitcher of drinks barely poured 2 drinks

A nice night out, though definitely room for improvement! Take this with a grain of salt as we are living through complicated times were labor isn't quite where it was 2 years ago. We started our meal with margaritas - well made and very tasty! - paired with Mexican cokes. For an appetizer, we started with the queso fondito. Unfortunately, it was served with only a few soft corn tortillas. We asked for 'tostadas' hoping for more umph to dip with, though the tostadas were just griddled tortillas with no added salt. The dip was great, but we missed the chips. Our main courses were the carne asada and the steak mole. Both were well cooked, though the carne asada was under salted, lacked an acid like lime juice, and was a bit cold when it arrived. We did wait quite a bit between courses, so we wondered if the carne finished first and sat out while they prepared the mole. The mole was fantastic and paired beautifully with the beef! A few missteps, but overall a wonderful experience!