viva mexico


epicurious
4
2 yıl önce
left bank
i dined here on my own recently when the weather and traffic leaving the city were horrible. it was a tuesday early evening and the place was full. there are probably only 6 or 7 tables in this small establishment - which gives it an intimate feel. the two gentlemen working were both mexican, and very friendly. i ordered several dishes - so as to make it worth their while - since i was alone and occupying a valuable table. there wass no wine sold here so i settled for a margarita. it was good and traditional. all of the food was as well. a bit pricy - like all mexican places in nz - but definitely well worth it. i had tacos, quesadillas, and stuffed jalepenos. nice fresh food cooked onsite. i will be back.
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strega
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
best mexican in wellington. been here so many times and it's always delicious. i loved it since they opened few years ago and the new owners continues to serve authentic, fresh and tasty mexican food as no other place. it's not over priced as las margaritas, the staff is friendly, the food arrives super fast and the servings are huge. que viva viva mexico!
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josh
4
2 yıl önce
left bank
go here often and always find the place to be great. food is always nice and the guys who work there are always friendly.

the place is low-key but has some character and interesting decor.

have taken a number of other people along and no one has had a bad thing to say about the place.
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kandice
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
no better place in nz for tacos!! for your $ you get a good portion. i love that it is made by mexicans! the taste and flavours are authentic much like the restraunt itself x
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craigy
4
2 yıl önce
left bank
the food here is good, however, the prices have been slowly rising and what used to be great value for money is not so much any more.

good mexican beers, my wife asked for a margarita and was scorned at, they said "that's not a mexican drink, only tourists drink that in mexico" very arrogant. it's off the beaten track in a grimey part of the city, it's a tiny place, yes the food is good but come on guys? you had everything perfect before why do you put the prices up so much??

good me
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jenny
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
i really love this place! i taught english in mexico years ago and this is the closest i've found to authentic mexican food so far in new zealand. it's simple, honest and jam packed full of flavour.
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rose
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
not sure you can go wrong with viva mexico awesome people and some of the best food in town, when we go away it's the first place we want to come back and eat at. best brownie in town but always hard to fit in...
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cmj
4
2 yıl önce
left bank
over the last year, the cooking has been up and down. but the last few times, we've noticed a marked and consistent improvement of food and presentation. today, i had something simple, two tacos: chorizo and chicken. the sauce was on the side, so the tortilla was not drowning and falling apart. the meat was nicely seasoned, and the black beans were delicious. the tortillas have changed a little, too. now they are lightly fried so it holds shape better, but is still flexible and does not shatter. sooo good.
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brian
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
i am appalled by arthur's review it sounds as though he was in a bad mood before he even walked through the door. viva mexico is an excellent place to relax and eat some authentic mexican food. the chefs are obviously native to mexico which adds to the already fantastic experience. the pulled pork with anchote was to die for and i order on the recommendation of the waiter.
the best cheap eat in town hands down!!!!!!! we have been 5 times and will not hesitate to return! great work guys.
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yum
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
went last night for the first time. there was a wait for about 5 minutes for a table, and we were initially seated outside. a hot water bottle was brought out for the child in our group. we ordered, then were offered a table inside when one came up.
we had the jalapeño rollenios, which were so excellent we ordered another 2 rounds. i had the tortilla soup, which was incredible with a bit of heat, but such a great combination of flavours, and textures. then i had a chicken taco, which was simple, authentic, and just delicious. my dining companions had enchiladas, and a pulled pork torta (sandwich) all of which the thoroughly enjoyed. the place was humming, and service was friendly and efficient, we were not made to feel hurried, it was just a great experience. will definitely be back... still dreaming about those rollenios...
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muffin
4
2 yıl önce
left bank
i simply love the food at viva mexico. it isn't a flash restaurant with tiptop service but a lovely little whole in the wall that deserves a visit. it is a great place to hide from the cafe crowd on cuba street and get a fab feed.
for starters this visit we shared the stuffed jalapeños, they were delicious and gone in seconds.
often when i eat out i head towards the vegetarian option for mains, never here though. i love the salsa verde and was told by staff a while back that beef is what goes best with it, so that is what i ordered. this visit i had the huarache , why have i never thought of serving food like this? it was great but huge. i didn't quite finish the whole plate. mr muffin enjoyed his food too.
this place is well worth a visit and defiantly on our 'must use the entertainment book voucher' list.
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rosie
5
2 yıl önce
left bank
i had heard about viva mexico from a few friends and finally tried it out a few days ago. absolutely loved the atmosphere, the food and the service was impeccable. the place was packed the whole time i was there and you can see why by how good the food is. i will definitely be back soon!
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crissy
4
2 yıl önce
left bank
tucked somewhere inside the left bank building, this tiny little mexican joint is a great hidden gem. they have a lot of options to choose from, a nice variety. 

the food has a lot of flavors and it satisfied my mexican craving. a bit pricey for the serving size though.
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epicurious
3
2 yıl önce
left bank
friendly service and a low key warm atmosphere, however i found the food to be either very dry or quite bland. i had the tacos and apparently the enchiladas are generally better so maybe give those a go. the bathrooms weren't particularly clean and were out of toilet paper - and after waiting ten mins in the cold outside for them to find the key that was somewhat annoying.
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sweecasam
4
4 yıl önce
left bank
delicious and authentic mexican food at viva mexico!! we had the corn enchiladas with chicken that was topped with a spicy chocolate sauce, delicious! not like your typical chain mexican this was authentic and filling yet not heavy like mexican can be! margaritas were a must to try!
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