Celebrate Latino food with Sabor Latino 2025! 🍴 Join RILA for monthly gatherings of authentic Mexican cuisine and conversations with the chefs who bring these flavors to life. Space is limited and tickets will sell fast—reserve yours today!
Let's Make Tamales!
What to Expect:
Hands-on Tamale Making: Learn from Chef Carmen an experienced tamalera who has been passing down the tradition of making tamales, and other Mexican food, for many years. We are proud to have her join us again this year.
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 12-2pm
Where: Casa Azúl Taquería, 840 Allens Ave, Providence 02905
Cost: $20 per person, You will take six+ tamales home.
You may purchase traditional Mexican drinks (aguas frescas) that perfectly pair with tamales, or if you're so inclined, Alejandra makes a mean Margarita!
You may also purchase individual tamales for $2.50 each — they will be filled with green chile and cheese To place your order for the tamales, you may pay using any of the payments below.
Hands-on Tamale Making: Learn from Chef Carmen an experienced tamalera who has been passing down the tradition of making tamales, and other Mexican food, for many years. We are proud to have her join us again this year.
When: Sunday, February 1, 2026 | 12-2pm
Where: Casa Azúl Taquería, 840 Allens Ave, Providence 02905
Cost: $20 per person, You will take six+ tamales home.
You may purchase traditional Mexican drinks (aguas frescas) that perfectly pair with tamales, or if you're so inclined, Alejandra makes a mean Margarita!
You may also purchase individual tamales for $2.50 each — they will be filled with green chile and cheese To place your order for the tamales, you may pay using any of the payments below.
Rhode Island Latino Arts | Sabor Latino 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month is around the corner, and with it comes RILA’s signature celebration and fundraiser: Sabor Latino 2025.
Back by popular demand, this series invites you to experience authentic cuisine prepared by local Mexican chefs while enjoying an intimate conversation with the restaurant owners who bring these flavors to Rhode Island.
This year, we’ll travel together to three local Mexican restaurants, each with its own unique menu and story. The series continues on Thursday, November 20th at the award-winning Taquería Lupita, located at 765 Dexter Street in Central Falls.
Back by popular demand, this series invites you to experience authentic cuisine prepared by local Mexican chefs while enjoying an intimate conversation with the restaurant owners who bring these flavors to Rhode Island.
This year, we’ll travel together to three local Mexican restaurants, each with its own unique menu and story. The series continues on Thursday, November 20th at the award-winning Taquería Lupita, located at 765 Dexter Street in Central Falls.
Space is limited and these events always sell out quickly—reserve your spot today! Don’t miss the chance to celebrate the Latin American cultures with delicious food, great company, and the stories behind the dishes.
Here's how it works:
With your ticket, you’ll enjoy a chef-selected tasting that includes a house drink, main dish and sides, specially prepared for the evening. Additional food portions may be ordered directly from the menu at your own cost. Vegetarian options available.
Throughout the evening, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow participants and chat with the chef about their food, story, and inspiration. It’s an intimate dining experience that blends authentic flavors, community, and conversation.
Throughout the evening, you’ll have the chance to connect with fellow participants and chat with the chef about their food, story, and inspiration. It’s an intimate dining experience that blends authentic flavors, community, and conversation.
Tickets: $20 in advance; $30 at the door.
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Featuring food & drinks from these Local Mexican Eateries!
Wed. Sept. 17, 2020 • 6-7:30pm
Tuxpan Taquería
355 Broad St. | Central Falls
Thur. Nov. 20, 2025 • 6-7:30pm
Taquería Lupita
765 Dexter St. • Central Falls
Thur. Oct. 9, 2025 • 6-7:30pm
Maíz Mexican Restaurant
20 S Angell St. • Providence
We are looking for Volunteers
Here are the volunteer positions we are looking for:
- T-Shirts: Help manage t-shirt sales.
- Door Prizes Ticket Volunteers: Help us sell raffle tickets to our guests for a chance to win an awesome prize! Walk around the venue with a roll of raffle tickets, and help guests purchase as many tickets as they would like!
- Venue Set Up Volunteers: Help us create all the magic for this festival. Help us greet our vendors, set up tables, and be an extra hand for any pre-event set up needs!
Venue Strike Volunteer: Help us clean up the venue post-event. Help us thank our vendors for coming, strike tables, and clean the space to ensure a smooth conclusion to this event.
All volunteers will work in shifts so you are able to work, but also enjoy the event! If you sign up by August 20th, you will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
If you have any questions, please reach out to: Gabriela Lopez Ruiz gabi@rilatinoarts.org
All volunteers will work in shifts so you are able to work, but also enjoy the event! If you sign up by August 20th, you will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
If you have any questions, please reach out to: Gabriela Lopez Ruiz gabi@rilatinoarts.org
Music by
Jesús Andujar y su Grupo Sazón
Check out these Door Prizes
Donate $5 to RILA and you will be entered to win one or more of these door prizes:
- Tickets to a New England Revolution soccer game.
- Gift certificates for Jerry's Artarama - Two $50
- Bilingual books for young people by Mexican author and illustrator, Yuyi Morales and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor
- A bottle of Island Coquito made and sold in Rhode Island ($21 value)
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to become a sponsor and support one of our events, contact us at this E-Mail address: saborlatino@rilatinoarts.org
Artisan Vendors Wanted
We are looking for local artisan vendors to sell their work during our 2023 Sabor Latino celebration. Latin-American or Latinx locally made art only. No mass produced or commercial vendors.
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2023 from 5:30-7:30PM. Set up time is 4:30PM
Fee: $25 | Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. RILA will not provide or rent tents, weights, tables or chairs.
Click below to sign up. You will be directed to pay a $25 vendor's fee in advance. It may be refundable in the event of cancellation on our part. ➤
Date: Saturday, September 20, 2023 from 5:30-7:30PM. Set up time is 4:30PM
Fee: $25 | Vendor fee is for space only. Permits and/or licenses are not included. Vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, set-up, etc. RILA will not provide or rent tents, weights, tables or chairs.
Click below to sign up. You will be directed to pay a $25 vendor's fee in advance. It may be refundable in the event of cancellation on our part. ➤
RILA's famous homemade
Salsa Verde
$3 for 4 oz. Jar
La Broa' t-shirts
Small-Med-Large-XXL for $22 ea.
XXL for $25 ea.
Central Falls t-shirts
$15 ea.
Thank you to our Sponsors :: Gracias a Nuestros Patrocinadores
Co-Hosts
Councilwoman Tatiana Baena, Central Falls
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Councilman Miguel Sánchez, Providence
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