VIVA MEXICO Bar and restaurant

Might be the best Mexican in the area.

Undiscovered! Only 7 reviews at the time of this writing. There seems to be some confusion regarding the deli called Taqueria la Mexicana next door, which is also great, by the same mom and pop proprietors, and shares its kitchen in the middle.

The food is simple in the best way possible. Satisfying and made with love. Not too heavy or watered down for gringos.

Can’t go wrong with enchiladas de molé, birria or tacos al pastor, torta de milanesa de pollo (chicken cutlet) sandwich with special bread and everything on it, tamales and so on. For some of the best of everything, the molcajete for two is a great value. Grilled short rib, skirt steak, cheese, shrimp, chorizo, jalapeño, whole baby onion, tortillas, rice and beans and more. I was recognized as the only single person ever to finish the whole thing. I’ve not seen the chocoflan dessert elsewhere — recommended.

The drinks are remarkably well balanced and fresh tasting. No sour mix in the margarita to ruin it with stale funk. Why the other restaurants can’t be bothered to squeeze a lime is beyond me. Sangria also highly recommended. Ask about freshly made, nonalcoholic agua fresca including hibiscus, watermelon, horchata and other rotating flavors.

Go to the dining room for festive decor and murals, or special events. The bar room has a nice long bar and TVs with soccer and baseball, but also high top tables.

Go get yourself something at once both new and familiar.

It’s difficult to find Mexican restaurants Around the area that check all my boxes. This has surpassed everything I expected from a place so hidden away. The drinks are delicious and the food is tasty. Prices are fair in today’s economy and the staff is friendly. Authentic Mexican food with spicy salsa on the side for a true Mexican experience.

The food is very delicious but the MOJITOS!!! Very good . 10/10

This place is GORGEOUS! They were closed for a few months, but they’re back and they have a live DJ on weekends and DELICIOUS cocktails (GET THE LAS VEGAS DRINK) and they’re hospitable and share their delicious cuisine with grace and love! I literally am trying to move into this place!

We just visited Viva Mexico for the first time and it will definitely not be the last! Everything we tasted was absolutely amazing. You can really tell how fresh everything is.
The service was phenomenal- they couldn’t have been more friendly.

We will definitely be back!