Pro's- the food came out quick , which means how fresh was it really? The meat was not steamy hot and sizzling Con's- I got charged more for the mixed plate (which was more costly than the steak alone- how weird when I only got chicken and steak and not the shrimp). Next- there was not enough tortillas and condiments for the fajitas. It was very weak and when asked for more I was charged $5 , also was charged for a little 2oz container of cheese which should have come with the fajitas. It all ads up and was pricey for a fast casual Mexican place. read more

Viva Guacamole - Al Pastor Fajitas and Mixed Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

I went here with my brother-in-law and my sister. We were seated right away. The place had a nice Mexican decor with art on the chairs and on the wall. Our server gave us a menu and brought us chips and salsa and water while we looked over the menu. We all decided to get enchiladas. I got the cheese enchilada while they got other fillings. It was good and a bit spicy. I like this place and will come back. read more

The decor in this restaurant is impeccable. That said, I do not normally dine in here. The service can be questionable for dining in, however I do order take out from here. My partner and I are creatures of habit-- he gets the steak torta and I get the chorizo torta every time. We usually add Jarritos or Mexican Coke as well. The tortas are consistently flavorful and reasonably priced. I can't think of anywhere else where you can get a steak sandwich for the price of the steak tortas (a torta is a type of sandwich). Great to check out if you're looking for an affordable quick bite. read more

Viva Guacamole has the best food in town!! It was delicious and I will keep going back.

I recently discovered Viva Guacamole with my partner on Cinco de Mayo. We had lunch here for the first time. We are fans, and I foresee this local eatery becoming a regular spot for us. Here's what we ordered (all good!): - Viva Guacamole Chips - Tacos Dorados - Vegetarian Enchiladas - with green sauce - Steak Lomo Saltado a la Mexicana You know it's a good spot when they bring you three squeezy bottles of sauces. That's usually an indicator for me :) Friendly service and a cute atmosphere for dining in. Definitely recommended! read more

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We come here so much, the food is so good. All the flavors are just right. Easily the most refined Mexican food in the area!

This place is by far my favorite spot to order from when it comes to takeout. As a night shifter, it's hard to find reliable places to order from Uber/Grubhub/etc when you are beat from work but this place delivers, pun intended. Ever since my coworker recommended this place, I have been a big fan. Some of my favorites include the Tex Mex Burrito, the steak quesadillas, and of course the guacamole. The prices are very reasonable and I haven't had a bad experience yet from the several times I've ordered there when it comes to food quality. I'm not able to comment on the actual dining experience but I can vouch for the food. I would highly recommend checking this place out if you are in the mood for some great local food in the area. It's a great alternative from your typical chain food restaurants. Enjoy! read more

I usually order food from here and always get traditional tacos. Which I love. We decided to dine in. I tried enchiladas and we also got chicken wings. Food was bad. Tasteless. Their Horchata is delicious. But other than their traditional tacos the food is not good. Our server who took our order was nice but this other guy who was serving food was rude. I love the interior of the place though. Ambiance is nice. Parking can be a hectic sometimes. read more

My desire to write this review is NOT to hurt this business, but to help improve it. I will not get into all the nitty gritty details, but let's just say this was one of the worst experiences I've ever had dealing with anyone in the restaurant business. I will more than likely NEVER EVER frequent or patronize this business ever again in my life!! Whoever manages and owns this restaurant should really read these reviews because I've seen more than one review(s) mentioning how unfriendly the staff was. It was beyond unfriendly, I honestly don't know what it was. I've never felt more unwelcome, practically ignored & stupefied in a restaurant in my life. I'm literally sitting here shaking my head. I have simply no words to describe my experience today at this restaurant. Simply too unbelievable & pathetic for words. To the owner perhaps it's time to retrain your staff and teach them about etiquette, manners, and how to treat customers. The one staff member that I came into contact today was absolutely appalling and their actions beyond incomprehensible. Maybe he was high! I don't know!?! And I've worked in retail and customer service for decades. If I could give this restaurant zero stars, I would. Very very sad. :( and calling it disappointing is putting it mildly. Eye roll. If I could give them 0 stars, I would! read more

Viva Guacamole - Chevy Bolt EV car 2023 - Mexican Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

This place was delicious, The ambiance was nice,and the service was top-notch. Our server was fermin! read more

Viva Guacamole - Mole poblano - Mexican Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Stopped here to eat prior to going to an event. The quesadillas and guacamole was good. The service was friendly and attentive. I'd try them again for their tacos. Nice job with the authentic decor! read more

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My son wanted Mexican food for his birthday, I googled around and came across this spot. I'm from California so I am a bit picky about good Mexican food. Well, I was not disappointed in this place. The ambiance was fun. Had a nice feel of Mexican vibes haha. Service was attentive which I like. We ordered some horchata, the horchata was fresh and you can tell was made authentic and not powdered. Now, I did read in other reviews about how good the guacamole is so I had to order it. We loved it. I had to stop myself because I didn't want to get full. They did leave the big avocado seed in it though which was a bit annoying when it comes to scooping but no biggie. We wanted to share good so we ordered some tacos, flautas, and a torta. Al pastor tacos are delicious, the flavor was popping. The flautas were so good too but I am a fan of juiciness, haha, and I felt it was missing either more crema or some kind of sauce. The torta was yummy. BIG NOTE: I did read in previous comments on how long it took for food, I felt we had a bit of a wait but all our food was fresh... ALSO, I forgot I wanted to order the ceviche and the guy warned us it would take 20 minutes due to marinating. We were almost done so we passed but we will be going back for sure! MY SON APPROVED THIS PLACE read more

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I am from Texas, i fly a jet on United & the redacted... that said this food is legit. The zucchini is bizarre in the fajitas and just fills space for less protein and onions. Quesadilla with chicken was amazing. The red sauce was awesome. I got beef & chicken fajitas and a pastor quesadilla. All seasoning on point; just odd to put non traditional veggies in fajitas. I will return. - Douglas MacArthur read more

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Family dinner at Viva Guacamole for the first time last night. Have seen this restaurant 100s of times when going grocery shopping next door. First time trying it. The food was great and the portions were big. My kids loved what they ate as did myself and my husband. My son had Parrillada familar, all the meats were cooked perfectly and tender. My traditional enchiladas were delicious, with a portion of 4 plus rice and beans! Normally we don't eat desert, but tried all 3 they serve and they did not disappoint. Menu prices most reasonable we have encountered in the past year for the amount of food and quality. The service was excellent also. read more

The ambiance of the restaurant really makes you feel like you've have traveled to Mexico and not Livingston, NJ. We went to VG on a Saturday night for dinner and we're able to get a table without a reservation. However, we waited over an hour for our food. For clarification we ordered a kids quesadilla, chicken tacos, a burrito and steak and chicken fajitas. The staff came to check on us and apologize for the wait, which we appreciated. Having talked to other people who have been to VG, it's apparently quiet common to wait for 45 min to an hour for your food. My advice. Do take out. The foods itself was good and had authentic Mexican flavor. read more

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This was actually the third time that I stopped by this new restaurant in Livingston. The first two times they seemed fairly disorganized so I waited a few minutes, left and decided to return at a later date. That date came several weeks later and boy was I happy. It's not often that a new restaurant opens in our town. It seems like so many have come and gone that I can barely remember their names. I've been thinking for quite a while that Livingston could use a bit more variety in the restaurant scene. There are several Mexican restaurants I. The area but none of them in town. When I saw that they were getting ready to open I had the highest of hopes and thankfully, I wasn't disappointed. The service was attentive without being over bearing and the food was excellent. Portions were great as well. When I got the check I was a bit taken back by how inexpensive it was. It's so great to add another restaurant into my normal rotation. I will definitely be returning here again sooner rather than later. Kudos. read more

Viva Guacamole - Pretty amazing - Mexican Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

As soon as I heard that there was a new Mexican restaurant opening up next to Shoprite in Livingston, I knew I had to stop by and try it. Dine-in is now open and I stopped in on a rainy Wed night with a friend to try this place out. First off, the interior is very cute and festive which is very welcoming. The heat was on full blast though, but I guess it wasn't too hot. It took a while for them to seat us as the workers seemed overwhelmed with phone orders and there were only 2 people helping out in the front, mostly 1 as the second person kept going into the kitchen or was stuck by the register. There were only 2 other seated tables in the restaurant when I arrived. Our food wait was around 25 to 30 minutes from when we ordered (he told us beforehand and said it was because the kitchen was busy with phone orders). We ordered the Chilaquiles Pastor entree and the Enchiladas with red salsa and steak meat. Both dishes had really good flavor, but I wasn't expecting my enchiladas to be drenched in red salsa. I kind of expected the red sauce to be on the side so my tortillas wouldn't be drenched and soggy. I ended up eating them all with fork and knife and it wasn't bad. The food didn't come out piping hot though, just warm at best. Both entrees came with a side of rice and beans, also nothing special and lukewarm. The side of fries was piping hot and crisp though! Overall, not sure I'd pay $14 for each dish while I can get something piping hot and tasty ad Don Jose or Jose Tejas, but I did enjoy my experience and I understand they're still working out the kinks of operating a restaurant since they're fairly new. I would say to either give it a try now and provide them with advice, or wait until a month or so in so you get the full experience after they get the hang of it. I'm excited to see how they'll improve and get better! P.S. I did talk to the waiter and tell them they should look into starting or claiming a Yelp business but not sure they understood and knew about Yelp, so I decided to start the Yelp business in order to provide my review. Hope more people can come support and help them out! read more

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very authentic Mexican food that was delicious and great serving sizes. The prices were very reasonable and the atmosphere was festive. Not sure if this is a family own business but had that feeling the menu has all the classic Mexican foods I don't think there's a bar but they were serving sangria. Definitely a place I would return to with family or friends.. read more

Good food. Fast delivery Excellent enchiladas. Good pico. Good fajitas. Really have zero complaints. read more

We all really like the food here, unfortunately the servers are not friendly at all! They almost seemed mad we were there. We arrived Saturday eve at 7:30 and they close at 10pm. When we arrived only 3 tables were dining. read more

Viva Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

Awesome Mexican food! My husband and I loved our experience here with excellent service and very tasty authentic food. We had to try their guacamole since it's in the name, and it didn't disappoint. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I loved the enchiladas, which were beautifully topped with avocado, cheese, and sour cream. Their burritos also look amazing! This was definitely my favorite place in the area to eat while I was visiting Seton Hall. Looking forward to coming back next time I'm in the area! read more

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A very cute Mexico joint in town. The decor has a lot of bright and vivid colors, extremely festival feelings. Since there were only two of us, we ordered Mixed Fajitas , half order guacamole and one Tex- Mex Enchilada。 Guacamole is very fresh and delicious. We could not stop eating it with chips. Enchiladas with green source is very tasty and loaded with cheese. Fajita was a bit disappointing, meat is a bit dry. The veggies were good, soft and flavorful. There is not much ethnic food in town. We will definitely come back and try other dishes and enjoy the ambience. read more

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Amazing spot for casual lunch/dinner! :) The chicken quesadilla was super filling and hit the spot The unsweetened ice tea was a bit too bitter for me ): but wow the size of the large tea is impressive! read more

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Very cute place in a town without a lot of ethnic food. Very colorful. The server was very nice and the service was good. The food portions were giant and everything was reasonably priced. Great Mexican food given the options around Livingston. read more

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If you're looking for a good local Mexican spot, this is the place to go. There is a good variety of dishes, from tacos to entrees featuring various proteins, there's something for everyone in the family. Every table is started off with some tortilla chips and fresh salsa, which was a perfect balance for tang and heat. Our entrees were delicious and an appropriate portion. We tried the blackened fish - which came with yellow rice, black beans, fresh veg, and warm tortillas - and tacos al pastor, overflowing with succulent, tender pork with a hint of pineapple-y sweetness. The atmosphere was very family-friendly and warm, with colorful decor, tables, and chairs. The only drawback was slightly slow service, but otherwise it's definitely a place to check out! read more

Terrific guacamole, their nachos are assembled with care (toppings well distributed), entrees rock, service caring and thoughtful.

What better way to Celebrate Cinco De Mayo than to welcome a Brand New Mexican Restaurant into the hood. "Viva Guacamole" is a very welcomed edition to Livingston and I gotta tell You that their amazingly delicious food is welcomed here too.   First visit I went with the Steak Fajitas and this meal was dynamically delicious in every way. Huge strips of perfectly seasoned Steak, Onions, Peppers, plus they add Grilled Zucchini slices here which definitely makes it their own unique version. Add ons for this dish includes Shredded Lettuce, Yellow Rice, Black Beans, Sour Cream, and Guacamole of course.   Speaking of Guacamole I had to grab a side order of this with their homemade Chips or it just wouldn't be an acceptable representation of this spot since the name obviously is "Viva Guacamole", right. Seriously Super Chunky and Tremendously Flavorful Guacamole over here as one would definitely expect. My job is done here, The rest My Friends is up to You!! Come And Get Your Munch On!! read more

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Its hard to find or go to restaurants nowadays, we always passed by here but never really had the chance to try it until 2 weeks ago. Cool and nice indoor ambiance. For us, its good, it does great specially if you're craving and cant go to your favorite place. Price, there are cheaper options but also far from where we live, so its between driving far but cheaper price or driving 5 mins with a little price increase. Parking is limited but have not seen it too crowded so far. A few tables outside if you prefer it outdoors. Definitely will recommend and will comeback. read more

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This place is cozy, the decor seems quite authentic and nice, the music level is just right--not too quiet not too loud-- the ambiance is nice even quite romantic in my opinion, the staff is very polite, and most importantly for this review... this place served the best authentic beef tacos I think I have had in NJ. I give it the highest rating of 5 stars, highly recommend. read more

Solid place! Went here with friends and the staff was super friendly, I got the chimichangas (it wasn't a big portion but it was enough for me since I don't eat that much). We also got the homemade baked flan based on reocmmendation and it was fantastic! read more

Viva Guacamole - Ground beef chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Livingston, New Jersey

This place is great for a budget meal with fresh food. The decor is nice and the service was efficient. It's not the best Mexican food I've had but it was a good value meal. read more

Ok so me and my husband just moved to the area, were hungry, got out late and wanted to explore our town. We were in the mood for traditional Mexican and of course were yelping where to go when we stumbled on this hidden gem. The decor told me it was legit. I loved the artisanal authentic chairs and beautiful mugs. The food was fresh and tasty. The Mexican drinks were all made from scratch, and the menu was a nice fusion between traditional and Tex Mex for those that want to stay away from anything too spicy or authentic. I highly recommend trying this awesome family spot. Ohhhh and if that's not enough to convince you the prices are crazy reasonable. read more

The food was amazing unfortunately the staff/claims he is the owner, was awful. He was rude and extremely unfriendly and uncaring. It's a shame because as I said the food was amazing. I will not be returning!!! read more

Placed an order here and when I arrived to pick it up after a minute of the guy looking around he let me know that he accidentally gave my order away to the wrong person and they are making me a new one at the moment. Ok, no problem, everyone makes mistakes, I know how it can be at work sometimes. I wait over 20 minutes after having a long day and I'm hungry. I finally get my order and I head home. Only to find out he got my order wrong again after repeating it to me! That's wild! That means no cares were given at all. I love in this town and like to support the local businesses. Despite having mediocre food I try to support this place but if the workers' service is sub par..... read more

Love the food , the ambience and customer service! I will go back and definitely recommend! read more

Not tooooooo impressed. Service wasn't friendly. It is nice inside but that's about it.......

I was in the mood for tacos, and ordered their shrimp tacos and they were absolutely delicious! I can't wait to go back and reorder.

Loved it we have seen it as we love to dine out the place was crowded and they we so friendly and gave us an appetizer on the house first time large party will go back read more

To all Mexican food lovers...this place is amazing. We love the decor and feel of this cafeteria style restaurant. With the music, the cute table covers, the hanging lights and even piñatas it felt truly magical. And our server Trish was spectacular and prompt. She checked on us regularly but not too often. And I always had a full glass of water...she was prompt to tip me off. Food was fresh and flavorful. Not stale and greasy like some places I've been. We had steak enchiladas with green sauce. Perfectly cooked corn tortillas fillled with perfectly seasoned steak Smothered in tangy Gren sauce. Truly a delight. I would recommend this place if you are ever in the area. Two thumbs up! read more

4th time there. The night before Thanksgiving. Mexican food pre turkey works. I had the fish tacos. Daughter had chorizo con queso. Both are scary great.. The joint was busy. Good to see. And am a dinosaur and appreciate the paper menu. Put your address on the front. Make sure u provide one with pick up and delivery service. And in the Spring. Put a colorful Viva G sign out there with an arrow pointing to your parking lot. Am happy fore you. Good job getting those hedges down in the front. Still work on the inside lighting, looking in from the outside. Good luck. C u all again. MHR. read more