Viva Taqueria

Viva Taqueria is a mexican restaurant Ithaca located in United States.

8 / 10
217
ratings
  • Phone

    (607) 277-1752

  • Website

    vivataqueria.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

101 N Aurora St (at E State St.) Ithaca , NY 14850 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 64


Keywords:

Mexican food margaritas nachos happy hour lively trendy tequila casual great value chicken quesadillas gluten-free food comfortable fresh lemonade house salad good for a quick meal spicy food staff corn dinner
Lexi Castiglione

Like most of Ithaca, Viva has quite a few vegan/veg options yet doesn't have to sacrifice good taste just to achieve it. I always get the taqueria super burrito , which is enormous + filling + amazing.

Tyler Wilson

If you like a Spanish food , and your in ithaca this is the Place to be! It's no bodega , like as if you were in the City ..But they are on point! Great affordable food, And Margaritas if u into that:)????

Emily Turgeon

I've never had a bad experience here; their portions are substantial and delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is vibrant yet comfortable .

Valerie McMillen

I really like the food here. Its not 100% authentic Mexican, but for our area, its as good as it gets. I have always had great service here. Drinks are pricey , but good.

Pete Pekny

Stopped here with my Wrestling Team after the Ithaca Tournament, I was thoroughly impressed with this place! We'll definitely be back soon (We're headed to Cornell later this month). Thanks!!!

Darcy Frisina

Apps tend to arrive at the same time here, which is a pain. It has happened to us multiple times. Mole is delicious, which is the reason we come back.

Leela Longaker

Best burritos I've had in my life! The staff are very nice and they have lots of vegan/vegetarian options

Alexandra Clinton

Try the sangria ... A good deal if you share a carafe with friends!

Alissa Brennan

Awesome chicken fajitas . Get a lot of food. Stellar guacamole & amazing fresh lemonade only $1.50

HLDG

Amazing food. Extremely gluten-free and vegan-friendly. Kid-friendly too. Worth the wait.

Sara V

Try the chicken mole enchilada . It's delicious! The (slightly) pickled veggies were not so good. They should skip it and add more beans and rice .

Allie Brown

Awesome food, great service! For people with celiac's/on a gluten-free diet: The menu is almost completely gluten-free. The wait staff is very accommodating and helpful if you have questions.

James M.

Best place for a meal under 10 bucks, also a great staff , and I am not just saying that cause I work here. Ask about our vegan or gluten free options !

Tiffany Mayer

Lots of vegetarian and vegan options . The vegan nachos are fantastic. Even meat eaters devour them and rave.

Leslie Gottlieb

My 12 year old son loved the chicken quesquedilla. House salad is great too!

Erik Michielsen

Get on the chipotle tomatillo salsa bus and pair a chip and dip with a mezcal margarita .

Andre Malay

Corn with Parmesan was very delicious. However, everything else was good as well .

Zoe Wong

My favorites are the Super Nachos (or the Macho Nachos if you feel like beefing it up) and Steak Fajitas .

Aadil Bhatti

Love the mole dishes. I've also enjoyed their quesadillas

Elliot Vos

Great food! House margarita was not great, but enjoyed the pomagrita!

Alexa Stern

Calabacitas! I'm not a vegetarian but actually like this burrito more than the meat options

Holly D

share the nachos - worth it!

Karteeka Gosukonda

Super nachos are absolutely delicious. Burritos are bland. You might want to add hot sauces .

Corey Jenkins

Fantastic healthy mexican food . Chicken tacos are outstanding. I had a spicy pickled carrot which was good, but very spicy . Great food.

Sarkis Dramgotchian

Very good vegan options and the margaritas really hit the spot!!

Jaime Jeroszko

Loved the chicken mole enchiladas !! Also great chips and salsa . Nice atmosphere. No complaints from me! :)

Calvin Multanen

Great food. Awesome happy hour drink specials

Zack Stair

Anything with beef is amazing. It's so tender.

Cesidia Maria

The quesadillas are great but only get one, they're pretty filling!

Vinnie Daboul

One of my favorite Mexican restarts in the U.S. FANTASTIC FOOD

Christopher Vann

Super fresh food / great staff . Healthy Healthy Jack !

Molly Luedeman

Great place to watch Ithaca wander by with a margarita in your hand :)

Steve Turner

Chicken mole burrito is fantastic

Jesse Fewkes

My personal favorite on the commons.

Vinnie Daboul

If you love Mexican you will love Viva.

Juan Diez

It's tex-mex, not real mexican , but quite good. Lots of food for cheap .

Ana O

Never had bad food here! Just smile and leave a tip, as with any restaurant ;-)

Leela Longaker

Be sure to try the queso fondito if u like cheese

Michele K.

The mole sauce is awesome!

Lisa Hershaft

Good margaritas ! Reasonably priced.

Katie Brown

Chicken taco salad with lime vinaigrette - ever time!

Crystal Conn

Quick to go or a nice mix of local 'Mexican'

Tyler Wilson

Margaritas , and food!

Jessica Gasser

Margaritas are terrific!

Christopher Farrell

Good margaritas .

Mark Gugino

Drinks and Food

Ian Perry

Margaritas are always the way to go

Christopher Gurr

Salsa sampler + guac : very good idea. Read more

Kaylee Collins

One of the best Mexican food joints on Earth!!

Phil Williams

Lets just say that Ithaca is a LONG way from Mexico.

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