This Mariachi band was one of the best ever! We got Mariachi Mexico Vivo to play at a corporate event and everyone was fascinated! They knew every single song request and were so up beat. They kept the audience engaged and had a beautiful voice. I highly recommend!! read more

Never got to hear them play. The booking experience was so bad. Things were all lined up for a 4:30 to 6:30 cocktails at a wedding reception. I knew going in that they might have a later appointment, which is great. I get the contract and the time is shortened from 4:30 to 6 for the same price. It appears their later appointment is shortening ours. This was never discussed earlier. But now she is holding us to the 2 hour minimum! I'm pretty good with keeping things in order, and her attitude was she is never wrong! read more

Hired Mariachi vivo this past Sunday for my moms birthday. Even though it was Last minutes the coordinator was very responsive to all my text till the time they arrived. Every thing came out perfect and I will definitely hire them again! my mom and I were very happy with Mariachi Mexico Vivo read more

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As a Yelper, I feel it is my duty to keep you as a consumer, informed about the good and the bad and not to sugar coat anything. Keep that in mind as I try and write what I think is a fair review. I found Mariachi Mexico Vivo through Yelp and the only Yelper before me gave them huge praises and five stars. I probably should have seen more mariachi's play before I booked this one but when I saw them play I was truly impressed. To me, a sign of a good mariachi is when the music just resonates in your heart so much that it moves you to tears. This is what happened when I went to check this mariachi out at La Esperanza Restaurant in Pilsen. They play there on Sundays and I took my family and fiancee to check the band out and give me their feedback. The owners of this business are Karen and Enrique Leon. When I first emailed Enrique about me upcoming wedding, he quickly responded and told me that I could go and watch them play at La Esperanza on Sundays which I quickly did. I met Enrique and he was very personable and professional. The music like I said squeezed my heart and out came the tears. I thought to myself "My guests will feel the music like I'm feeling it now". This band and what I felt (overcome with happiness and emotion) was what I wanted my family and guests to feel as they had their cocktails before my wedding. At the time, I was so impressed with Enrique and his band that I went next door to his office, spoke to his wife booked this band (nine months before the wedding) and left my deposit. Mariachi's are not cheap. Their fee is hefty. I don't mind paying the price for a quality experience. The experience that I ended up with was not what I signed up for. 1) One month before the wedding I sent Enrique and Karen a playlist of songs that I thought would move my guests and friends. I called Enrique he confirmed that he got my list and rattled off the address of the venue. I felt comfortable "thinking" that he was on top of things. When the mariachi got there they had NO playlist and didn't even know what I was referring to. 2) Two weeks before the wedding I kept calling Karen and Enrique. I made about 5 call and left 4 messages. I was calling to confirm that they were coming and everything was on schedule. I felt like I was stalking them. No one called me back. Karen just happened to answer on the 6th call and confirm that yes, the band was coming on May 12th at 5:30. Our original contract said 5 to 7 so I wanted to make sure that she could move the time to 5:30 to 7:30. I would have been fine if she said no but as the owner she confirmed 5:30 to 7:30. 3) The band I got the day of the wedding was NOT the one that MMV told me to come and watch play with my family and fiancee. Completely different people. I was confused, looking for Enrique the head mariachi when Manuel Cervantes approached me and said that Enrique would not be there. He also informed me that they would play 5 to 7. When I asked him about my play list he said Karen & Enrique never gave him said play list. This was my wedding day and I was not going to let anything bother me but I was defintely going to YELP about it and tell Chicago and also follow up with a letter to Enrique and Karen Leon about their service. I was duped. A bait and switch was pulled on me. I cannot even get myself to call Karen because I will get heated up and things will get ugly. I expected them to honor their word and I guess I should have been more aggressive with the "get it in writing" approach. All I can say is that the band was "meh, I've experienced better" and that if you need to hire a mariachi you should probably look elsewhere. This company does not take customer service seriously. They don't care that a day like this is a huge deal to you, a once in a lifetime and they will send you a substitute and you won't know what you're getting til it's there. Manuel Cervantes was decent but I wanted more. read more

Made my event very special. Very professional and on time. Would definitely book again.

I booked mariachi viva Mexico for my moms 60th birthday. Karen provided awesome customer service quick email reply and communication via text message. Band arrived early and gave my mom the surprise I dreamed of. The bad assembled outside the house and when she opened the door Surprise! They began to serenade her with Las mañanitas. It was beautiful and very touching. Highly recommend this band if I need a mariachi band in the future I will book again. read more

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Highly recommend this band for your next event. I booked the mariachi for my mom's 68th Birthday party on a last minute notice during the pandemic they were courteous and professional. The manager Karen was very responsive and timely. The band was very interactive and played all the Mariachi goodies. Even played some of my mom's favorite songs that are not commonly requested. The performance was lively and everyone was dancing. They even performed well over their hired time. read more

Hired this group for a 50th anniversary party at my home. They were great with requests from party guests young and old, and the crowd was especially happy they knew some family favorites. They made booking and coordination easy. Solid communication. The anniversary couple was delighted! read more

Fantastic group of musicians! Hired them for a birthday party and the whole crowd loved them. They were punctual and easy to coordinate with. Would love to find another occasion to have them for! read more

Wonderful experience working with Mariachi Mexico Vivo! They played a beautiful serenata while I proposed to my now fiancée. Very easy communicating (Spanish or English) with the band through phone and email. They were also very accommodating - playing several songs I requested and worked with me to maintain the element of surprise for the proposal. Overall, the proposal was a wonderful success and I'm grateful for the extra mile this band went to make the day so memorable. I highly recommend Mariachi Mexico Vivo. My fiancée and I will be looking to book them for our wedding this summer. read more

Enrique called when they were supposed to be here and said he would only be 30 minutes late. They came almost 2 hours later than the 7:30pm time they said they could make at first, and was almost 1 hour and 30 minutes late from the 8pm time that was agreed for. We started to get worried and then very upset because we were thinking that they were not going to show up at all! We kept calling them and Enrique would rush us off the phone and say things like "10 minutes OK?" We try to enjoy the music when they came but almost 1 hour and 30 minutes late? Now we know they will take jobs they know they can't do because I see it with their other reviews too! They might be really really late, leave way too early and they might be on time, because there's a difference between a businessman and a hustler. read more

Thanks to mariachi Mexico vivo my proposal surprise was a total success!! Very good communication and on time! Thanks again

I really enjoyed this Band. I have worked with them for the past few years for my daughters birthday parties. At first I was a bit skeptical, having read the reviews from YELP, but I was not one bit disappointed. The reviews here do not give justice to their authenticity and professionalism. They are very good with communication and their musicians are top notch. I've hired other Mariachi Bands in the past and have had mishaps. Being a musician as well I could definitely tell that they are great players and not just some random men, the manger takes very good care off who they are hiring to become part of their group. Would definitely recommend for any occasion. They're great for all ages! read more

These guys were so great! On Monday (4/6/15), my colleagues and I decided to get a Mariachi for our boss' 40th birthday! Very last minute idea! I found these guys on Yelp and emailed them right away. They responded that evening! I scheduled them for today! (4/10/15). I was impressed with the quick turnaround! Karen followed up on Wednesday and they were right on time on for the event. Enrique and his partner were amazing, great vocals! I would highly recommend them! read more

This band was AMAZING. We booked them for an outdoor backyard dinner. When they arrived (15 min early thankfully ). It started to rain. RAIN. They waited patiently and we finally made the decision to have them play in the house. What a treat. It was like a concert. They took requests and knew EVERY SINGLE SONG that my guests requested. They were so talented and authentic. Many of my guests asked for their name - for future parties. Great costumes great voices GREAT MUSICIANS. Highly recommended. read more

I hired this Mariachi Band for my daughter's wedding on July 12th. The band was to play during the service and throughout the cocktail hour. I called the band several times the week before to confirm the timeline etc and did not hear back from anyone until the day of the event. I received a text stating they would be there. The band was quite expensive and our contract stated that they would play for two hours from 4:45 - 6:45. The band left 45 minutes early without a word. This left us with 45 minutes of no music for our guests as the DJ was not to start until 6:45. When our wedding planner approached them as they were leaving they said they hadn't taken a break so they were leaving early. The contract stated one 15 minute break after one hour of play. The band requires being paid in cash prior to playing at the event - so they took our money and did not deliver on the contract we signed. Our 200 guests were left without entertainment while the wedding party was having pictures taken. I contacted the band after the event to express my dissatisfaction, and they said that they started early, and were taking the equivalent of two 15 minute breaks all at the end. I would not recommend this band due to the lack of professionalism, and having no concern for the needs of their clients. read more

Awesome job! Very entertaining ! I booked them at the last minute they were on time and professional. Will definitely use them again at our next themed event read more

I've heard the Mariachi play live, and I've seen their videos on You Tube. Karen and Enrique own the entity, and they are very experienced at what they do. I read some of the reviews here, and must say that life is not perfect, and things do come up where you must run late, regardless of your reputation of being punctual, or your desire to do the same at all times. I don't like to say that "Mexicans are always late" because that is a stereotype that doesn't fit us all.... I always like being punctual, even if it means being there an hour early (when traffic was lighter than normal and I under estimated). Enrique's dad was a musician, a couple of his kids often play with the group. I understand some people get upset when all members of a mariachi don't show up, as promised; however, you must remember that this is also a "job" for the musicians, and it's like any job. Sometimes you have people who don't like their job, or who are always late to their job, or get sick on the day they have a gig -- so many things can happen. However, Karen, being the person who takes care of the contracts, has a lot of experience hiring and firing members, and having been in the business for many years now, she is an "HR" expert; however, even the best HR person has no control over employee turnover. For example, I've always wanted to be part of a band. It would be my dream job to be able to sing with a band, a mariachi, or a group playing the type of music I like. However, when you realize all the responsibility involved, you definitely have to think about it, because being a musician is not easy. When people like your work, they ask for more -- often without compensation. I for example may not have made a good band member when my mom was alive, because I couldn't leave her by herself for more than 8 hours a day. Being a musician involves a lot of being on the road, dealing with hazardous weather, organization, bringing your instrument, making sure no one steals it, etc. It's a huge responsibility, and I admire Karen and Enrique for making this their business. You are definitely right, music doesn't come cheap. Currently, the average mariachi will charge about $600-$700 per hour; probably a bit more during high-season times, such as December 12, during the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe! What can I say, as a "musician" myself, I realize all the hassles one goes through to accomplish the goal of bringing music to peoples' ears, homes, and making them happy for the price they paid. read more

I would not recommend this Mariachi Band. I hired them for a birthday party and they were running late. The only reason I knew this was because I called to ask where they were! They didn't have the courtesy to call me! They said they would arrive to the party within 30 mins. One hour later, still no Mariachi. They then have the nerve to call me, already 2 hours late, to tell me they were 15 minutes away! I was so disappointed and frustrated that of course I said "Forget it"!!!! They ruined a surprise that my family and I had planned for my father. This band is a complete joke! read more

I hired this mariachi band this past week to serenade my mother at 4am and they were prompt! My mom was very surprised and the band played the songs I requested. They were awesome and will be hiring them again soon!!! read more

I hired Mariachi Mexico Vivo...as a surprise for my mother and all i can say is that they did an extraordinary job...they were amazing and of course had my mother n guest in tears..i highly recommend them for your next event you won't be disappointed i promise.. thank u MARIACHI MEXICO VIVO!!! for an unforgettable nite...muchas gracias de todo corazon..:-) :-) :-) read more