06-05-2025
Taunton Eats: Cinco de Mayo, patio grand opening at Riverhouse; Traditions' churro cupcakes
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose.
If you're having a hard time, we're here to help you narrow it down.
We've compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets to consider when planning your next night on the town, or a quick stop for a tasty treat.
This week, Riverhouse is gearing up to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and its patio grand opening. Plus, we've got weekly specials, fun menu items, and even churro cupcakes.
Let's dig in:
The exterior of Riverhouse, pictured in Feb. 2022.
Cinco de Mayo and patio grand opening at Riverhouse
Riverhouse, 260 W. Water St., Taunton, will be hosting Cinco de Mayo and their patio grand opening on Monday, May 5, at 4:30 p.m.
Specials will include individual chips, salsa and queso; loaded nachos; Mexican street corn flatbread; shredded chicken tacos; and ground beef tacos.
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Weekly specials at Barrels & Boards
Barrels & Boards, 1285 Broadway, Raynham, has announced their weekly specials.
This week, guests can try: shrimp nachos; B&B street corn; tortilla-crusted chicken breast; and beef rib tacos.
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Looking for something fun for dessert?
Check-In Thai Cuisine, 321B W. Grove St., Middleboro, has fried ice cream.
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Weekly specials at Coffee Milano
Coffee Milano, 58 Center St., Middleboro, has the following weekday specials available until Friday, May 2:
A waffle breakfast sandwich, made with two toasted sugar waffles, egg, cheese, and your choice of bacon or sausage.
Or a roast beef sandwich, which comes with Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and horseradish sauce, served on grilled ciabatta with chips or potato salad.
Avocado toast, which comes with your choice of toasted bread, avocado, a sunny-side up egg, and everything bagel spice.
This week's special bagel flavor is jalapeño cheddar.
Or try the Early Bird Special, which comes with two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, toast, and home fries, served from 6 to 8 a.m. daily.
House cream cheeses now for sale at The Neighbors Coffee & Co.
The Neighbors Coffee & Co., 32 Weir St., Taunton, is now selling house cream cheeses, available in the refrigerated area at the front of the shop.
They're being sold in eight-ounce containers.
Creme brulee bomboloni at Italian Gem Café
Italian Gem Café, 19 Center St., Middleboro, will have creme brulee bomboloni this weekend.
Find churro cupcakes this week at Traditions Bakeshop
Traditions Bakeshop, 83 Winthrop St., Rehoboth, has churro cupcakes in the pastry case this week.
They take their cinnamon brown sugar cupcake, add a swirl of cream cheese frosting, and top it all off with a fresh-made churro and caramel drizzle.
Do you have a special deal, menu item, or food-related event to share with local foodies? Send us an email at kfontes@ or newsroom@
This article originally appeared on The Taunton Daily Gazette: Taunton Eats: Cinco de Mayo, patio grand opening at Riverhouse
