I was literally the only one there and my oh my, no wonder why! Service was actually exceptional, very nice and attentive. I don't blame the staff at all. Margarita had way too much sweet, cheap mixer that made it un drinkable. Literally didn't even finish half of my glass and left the entire half pitcher . I almost said something but considering I was the only customer I honestly didn't wanna give the nice server trouble so I just paid for it and called it a day. Also had the chorizo Cheese dip which had barely any chorizo in it. Honestly, I wouldn't go back to it nor recommend it anyone. read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - That's as much as I could drink of my first glass, and left the rest cuz It was very unpleasant to drink. - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Pollo Mango Habenaro, new dish! i am literally sweating from every pore in my head! OMG, so good! Plus Dos equis, Amber! Great Service! Latin music playing at an audible level that still allows for conversation. read more

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The salsa was smooth with a nice flavor. The chips were the thicker ones. The chili poblanos were great. The carne asada was a nice serving. Both plates came with rice and frijoles. The steak also came with thin creamy guacamole. We had good service in the casual restaurant. read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada plate - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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The food was amazing!!! Awesome "tex Mex" I got the California burrito with chix and steak mixed, a cheese dip and my wife got a ground beef quesadilla. The salsa here is really awesome and extremely flavorful! We took our food Togo so we didn't get to experience the service. Wasn't too long of a wait to be greeted restaurant seemed small and "homey" we will definitely be back to try other options as the salsa was just soo good compared to other options in the are perfect level of spice and just extremely flavorful. read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Ground beef quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

I was so disappointed in my last experience that I had marked them off my list. Because they are the only spot I've found that does carnitas in cubes / chunks - versus shredded - I ventured back in. I made sure to call beforehand - instead of trusting the online hours. Customer Service - When I entered the establishment, I greeted the hostess versus her greeting me and when I glanced behind me and saw a server, I greeted her too. Oddly enough, once I said, 'Hello, how are you doing tonight?' both employment tossed beautiful smiles my way and seemed cheerful. I'm 100% an introvert, so even though I've learned to act extroverted for work, I completely understand quiet people. I also have resting _ face unless I'm smiling. So I've learned to remember to smile at people lest I get hit with a 'are you ok?' or 'Smile! It can't be that bad!' Lol. I'm not sure if it's a cultural thing or a youth / generation thing. I was raised believing that you say hello when you enter a room - except when it comes to a business - then, the host / hostess initiates the welcome / greeting. I've noticed that nowadays, in business settings, young people very rarely greet guests first. I've noticed that Latino people rarely greet ME first. Anyway. No stars deducted for this. Just a note for others in case the ladies come off unfriendly. I don't think they are - it appears to becoming the norm. Food I ordered the regular carnitas (not the ones with green chile sauce), substituted beans, rice, guacamole, et al - for french fries) and regular carnitas (not the green chile sauce version) with the regular accompaniments (beans, rice, pico, guac, etc). My carnitas portion was tiny and 50 - 60% of the tiny portion was tough to the point of being inedible. They also gave me a laughably small portion of overcooked French fries. See photos. The dinner I bought for my brother wasn't great either. I'd raved to him about the carnitas. He said his were also tough and chewy. I was so bummed that his first experience was a bad one because we're always trying to turn one another on to new spots - so if I offer up a dud, he never lets me hear the end about it. Lol. Price / Value It wasn't a great value because the carnitas were sparse and overcooked. I can't even eat a lot in one sitting and the amount of French fries they gave me would have angered someone with a regular sized stomach. Lol. Both meals = $30 and I added a $3 tip - despite my lack of greeting / friendliness until I greeted and engaged them because I understand that most servers rely on their tips. Overall Overall, was not a good visit. Will be on lookout for other restaurants that have these types of carnitas and will check back with these folks next year. read more

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so i came to eat here my son ordered a fajita as did i the portions were ridiculous we told the server he said next time let us know when we bring the food i showed the picture of my fajita he didnt care... the correct way would of been let me go get cook to do more for you but got "nothing" when we asked for the check the waitress said we gave you a discount, i look at my check $4.00 discount are you kidding me . im so disappointed been here a fews times and today was just not it i'll take my business somewhere else.... youll need to do better with customer service ....cause youll suck read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - My portion (dinner ) I got to eat 1 taco from that - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Best food and GREAT service you will not be disappointed. I visit here 2 or 3 times a week.

This place is always spot on with great, low key service. Love $4 margarita Tuesday combined with beef hard tacos or shredded chicken soft tacos. read more

Very good food and food options. I appreciate the chips and salsa, and they were good. Taquitos were ok, guacamole made up for lack of flavor. Service was good, waitress could've been a little more attentive, but she was nice. Overall, a good establishment to visit, I will return to try a different plate. read more

First off, I ordered on line for pick up. Forced to give a tip... I don't like eating in there because it smells musty, mildew. Ordered taquitos chicken,,,,, they were so thin and consisted of some mushy onions and sparse chicken. I think the frozen variety has more in them than these. Cheese dip 4 oz over 6 dollars . Ordered extra chips, stupid move on my part. They were thick and not great. Wow Not what I expected . I will search for another place to order from. read more

This place has become my go-to spot for a vegan fajita and a nice strong hit-the-spot margarita. It's not that fancy, but it's a hidden gem with delicious food that is always consistent and friendly servers. read more

I was so......disappointed with the food and service the server was rude and kept walking pass me and my guest. They brought me the wrong drink when I informed the server he was rude and brought me back the same drink with food coloring in it. When our food was finally brought out it was horrible!!!!!! and both my guest and I got sick I will NEVER go to Viva again!!!!! read more

Quality of food is top of the line. Best margaritas in town. Marteen and his staff are prompt professional and just good people. They give back to the community and deliver an exceptional dining experience ... A 1 Team Thank you Martha Buchanan-Askea read more

Like most places, they start you with chips and dip. Chips were warm and this SALSA....greatness! Best I've had in a while. I usually go to La Parilla for my Mexican fix, but no more. I've passed this restaurant so many times and never considered going. I found the deal on Scoutmob and will definitely be a regular!! Friendly service and my food came pretty quickly. The salsa was so good that I out my entree to the side to finish. I ordered the Paella Mexicana: Chicken, steak, shrimp, scallops, onions and tomatoes over a bed of rice and covered with cheese. Great portion. Full of flavor, you can taste each ingredient and they all go well together. Also comes with a side of lettuce, pico and guacamole. I love the guacamole, not sure what they do differently but it has an amazingly fantastic taste. They also have a Tuesday and Saturday margarita special, I'll definitely be partaking next time. I'll be leaving the restaurant stuffed and fully satisfied. I also will be warming up the rest of my paella for dinner...didn't even finish half of it. read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Paella Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

By far the best Mexican food I've had in Atlanta and surrounding areas. We enjoyed a mechilada, queso dip with jalapeños, carne asada tacos, guacamole chunks, and a California burrito. All the food was fresh and delicious. The service was top notch! We will definitely be back! read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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It's great Mexican food and worth the drive to Marietta for sure! I came here from Atlanta I live in because a friend recommended it, it was a bit hard to find at first and easy to miss if you aren't paying attention since it's in the corner of a shopping plaza. Food tasted great and came out quickly. Price wise everything is around the same price you would find with similar Mexican restaurant except for the margaritas are only $3 and they are very strong. Staff is super nice and it wasn't busy at all on the Tuesday around 4pm when I came in. It's definitely a hide gem in the area since there are many competitors all around with in 2 miles of it. I definitely will be coming back for the food and the margaritas. read more

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It's great. Had the soup and enchiladas. They were great. Everyone I went with loved it. Even the kids chicken fingers were good!

This review is purely based on the only thing I ever get from here just because it is soooo delicious and soothing when its cold out or you feel under the weather. THE SOPA DE POLLO! (chicken soup) It is so delicious. Big chunks of chicken and avocado plus rice, cilantro and onion and tomato in a wonderful broth. Its like a hug for your tummy. So good. It comes with chips and salsa and I swear they have the best salsa around compared to the other local mexican spots. The host/hostesses that work the front are always sweet as well. read more

Neighbors recommended this place to us--they have been eating at Viva Mexico for years. We ordered the fajitas for two (mixto: chicken, steak, shrimp), a sopa de pollo, bistec tampiqueño, plus some chips and salsa. We picked up the order as opposed to delivery. Everything was fresh, satisfactory temp, super tasty. The fajitas brought 9 tortillas! I love extra tortilla. My daughter-in-law loved the soup. Very satisfied with the order. I think we found a new go-to Mexican restaurant in our area. Loved it. read more

i've been coming here since i was about 13/14. as soon as i got my 1st job @ 16, i've tipped EVERY TIME i've come here, even on to-go orders. if you're not white then they're not nice. it's so sad when non-black POC act like this toward black ppl smh. they are honestly so passive aggressive towards me. i've been giving my money to this business since i was 16 i'll be 24 in november. the service is bland. and the people who aren't my servers are way nicer than the servers. this was a post i wrote last year but never posted. i folded and came back a couple times after this, bc they're so close to me, and despite the service the food is good but this is my last time eating here. read more

My husband and I have been on the hunt for decent Mexican joint near our house since we moved to Powder Springs/Austell area and I think that I might have found a winner. I am always looking for a place that doesn't just have the regular Tex-Mex menu but also offers some variations. This place fits that bill. It is located in the Kroger Shopping Center and is easy to miss if you are not looking for it. We came on a Saturday night around 7pm and were seated easily at a table. They were busy but not overly packed. Service was wonderful and we were immediately greeted and our drink orders were taken and we were brought out chips and salsa. The chips and salsa were basic fare and nothing too special. We also ordered cheese dip which was the standard white cheese dip served at most Mexican restaurants, but is was creamy and yummy. My husband ordered the seafood chimichanga which was packed with scallops, shrimp, crabmeat, and rice. It's topped with cheese dip and served with a side of lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream in this tostada bowl. My husband loved it. It said it was excellent. We ordered a side of spicy red tomatillo salsa that he ate with it and he said that it was really very good and he could tell that everything was made fresh. I ordered the Chunky Guacamole, which was delicious! It was soooo good. It was seriously some of the best guacamole I have ever had in a restaurant. It was chunky and seasoned really nicely and had a good mixture of avocado, tomato, onion, pepper, cilantro, and lime. It was really done nicely. I also had the ceviche! It is only available on weekends and it is served in a dish with sliced avocados on top and it is absolutely AMAZING! I would seriously order it every time. It was so good that I could have licked the bottom of the bowl! It was just the right amount of shrimp and tomato and peppers and lime. It was delectable and just soooooo good! I WANT MORE!!! YUM!! They serve it with crackers, but it is not meant to be eaten with crackers. It is meant to be eaten on a tostada or with tortilla chips, so just make sure you have tortilla chips to eat it with. It is really super good. There are many other things that look amazing on the menu. I can't wait to come back and try them! I definitely think Viva Mexico is definitely worth checking out if you are looking for good service and good Mexican food! read more

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The food was just ok...I would give it 6-6.5 stars out of 10. I think what distinguishes a mediocre Mexican restaurant from a great Mexican restaurant is how well the owners/cook embellishes their food...let's crank it up a bit by personalizing the food for the customer to want to come back. Would I go back ? Yes, only because I live right around the corner. But would I be REALLY looking forward to it, only somewhat. Hope this makes sense. read more

Viva Mexico place has the best mexican food in the area... really good and surprisingly fast

Very friendly people. The service was super attentive so much so that I wish I could review them strictly on that. With that said...unfortunately the food was not on par with the service. The queso was watery. The beef in my burrito was grainy. The chips in the nachos were soggy and the chicken tasted odd. The refried beans tastes spoiled. Like I said, the service was awesome. I really wish I could say something positive about the food. read more

Wow! What can I say. I started going there when the Salinas family started the restaurant. Mr. Salinas sold the place and it has stayed the same way since. I love this restaurant. It has a very relaxed atmosphere always. If you come here, enjoy the excellent food and enjoy! read more

Authentic Mexican good and drinks. Love this place. Have a really cool indoor outdoor sitting area with a Mexican ambience.

My movie date and I decided to get a quick bite before going to the NCG movie across the street. We were seated right away, service was fast & nice. The grilled chicken tacos at this place are the best I've ever had, hands down....I'm a fan! Nice Texas Margaritas also read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Grilled Chicken Tacos w/ Rice and Beans - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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This is a great lunch option for people who work in Marietta. They are very well staffed and the service was friendly and QUICK! The restaurant offers complimentary, unlimited chips and salsa. There are lunch specials for 5.99; however, the lunch menu is pretty fantabulous and ginormous. I cleaned my Pollo Con Arroz plate. I was going to order the chicken soup, but I wasn't sure if it was going to fill my tummy. My friend ended up ordering the chicken soup; it was a good portion and looked very hearty. Two minor things I don't really like includes the fact that the restaurant is really dimly lit. I think some people prefer that, but I'm the kind of girl who likes to eat her lunch in a brightly lit space, preferably huge fluorescent lights. Also the chairs here are very light and flimsy. My friend hanged her purse on the chair and when she got up, the chair fell over. I felt as though I might break the chair, myself. They do have booths as well, but we were seated at a table with chairs. Yelp 365 #4/365 read more

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Awesome place! Authentic Mexican food and decor. The fajitas were ahhhh-mazing! A very generous portion. My husband had the Chef's Special Burrito and it was equally as good. The queso dip is divine, be sure to add the jalapenos for that extra kick. We will definitely be back :) read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Came here for a quick bite before a movie. Had chips,queso dip,salsa, and guc for apperziater. The salsa was very spicy but it was very good. I had the shrimp taco ( being that im a newly pescatarian ) they were okay. My bf had the chicken fajitas said they weren't seasoned at all. & i went on a Saturday so they had $3 margaritas. They were watered down tho ( both on the rocks & frozen ) restaurant was ok. Service was great & fast tho. read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

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Overall atmosphere is a typical Mexican restaurant vibe. Good background music, colorful decorations, and an overall great looking staff. Booths are definitely where you want to sit. The middle seats feel as if you have no privacy. The menu has great drink options! Frozen Raspberry was the drink for the night. For a Saturday night, we were in and out in about 90 mins. Absolutely loved the server. Very polite, and knowledgeable on whats on the menu. Never once did my beer mug stay empty. ***FOOD*** My dinner consisted of Chunky Guac (extra lime) Chorri Quesso Seafood Chimichanga Paella Mexicana Frozen Raspberry Margarita and Negro Modelo Everything was full of flavor, and quickly served. Highly recommend this place for anyone in the area. read more

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I've been eating here since I was a little girl, I'll be 28 soon and I still find myself craving Viva Mexico. I've watched young servers there grow into adults and new severs come in. I've now grown to bring my children and family here. my son loves the chicken soup. I can make all my favorite dishes from Viva Mexico, change up recipes to make them more personal but it's something about the food here that's so nostalgic. amidst the pandemic, they are doing curbside pickup, which is a lifesaver. Customer service over the phone is great. The food is cooked quick, I've managed a restaurant before so I know all the tricks but I still love this place. I felt like it wouldn't be right to not post a review. when my Friday dinners have become ordering Viva Mexico for my family and when I was a little girl, we went every Friday. *clenches chest* read more

Came here before watching a movie across the street. They have a outdoor patio area as well. The staff is really friendly and accommodating. I absolutely love their chips and salsa, but other than that, the food is just okay. Their queso is a little watery compared to other places I've been. My friend ordered a beer on tap but the beer was warm. Even the chill glass they poured it in didn't cool it down enough. I ordered the chicken taco salad. It wasn't to bad. This place is pretty cheap so that's a plus. We order queso and two taco salads and the bill came out to be about $20 bucks. Overall, this place was mediocre, but I would give it a second chance and try some other stuff on their menu. Other than that, I'd definitely just come back for their chips and salsa. read more

Camarones al Ajillo was excellent Service pleasant and good. Large menu Will return! read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Camarones al Ajillo - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

Decided to try this place as we were in the area and the reviews were pretty good. Optimism, right?!?! The location is at the end of a cute little strip center. Nice patio out front but it was too hot to sit outside. The inside is small and tight! They have a big menu with all the usual dishes. We started with cheese dip, which was fair. Hubby had a seafood chimichanga with a salad and I had a combo. Again, fair. Nothing great but nothing so bad we wouldn't eat it. The biggest complaint surrounded the service. Rarely did anyone check on us. When we put the credit card out we showed the waitress where we checked in on Yelp for the 20% discount. After about 5 minutes where the same waitress walked by numerous times, someone else brought our receipt. No 20% discount. It had taken so long just to get it we didn't say anything. Synopsis - no need to go out of your way to eat here. read more

Excellent food and service. Bar service tasty and very good. You won't go wrong having a good time here. Even the patrons were friendly and helpful read more

While this place isn't exactly authentic Mexican, the food is still good. The shrimp fajita taco salad and the chunky guacamole are delicious. My husband has had the fajitas for one (which can really feed 2) and the chimichanga and liked both. I didn't really care for the regular guacamole, thought it was too plain. Also thought the rice and the taquitos were just average. The margaritas however I can drink all night. The strawberry was the best in my opinion. Also like the complimentary chips and salsa. I like that they don't just play the usual Mexican style music and play all kinds of Spanish music like salsa and bachata. Hard to find anywhere in this area that plays it. The price isn't too bad either. Will return read more

Viva Mexico Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Marietta, Georgia

This is my absolute favorite restaurant. The waiters and waitresses are very nice and they are more than attentive. It is always clean and you can count on fast and prompt service. I love their quesadillas but I tell them to grill mine a little longer because I love a crunch. The chicken soup is to die for! I add cilantro and onions in mine and it is delicious. The drinks are great too. Food is always consistent and once again they are nice. read more

Fresh, authentic Mexican food. The service was fast, friendly, and outdoor patio very cozy. I will definitely return!

Yes, I drive to Marietta for Mexican food, and no, I'm not ashamed. The taco salads are huge, fresh and exploding with homemade guacamole and tons of freshly shredded white meat chicken. The salsa has a serious kick, and will make you gulp down your gigantic sparkly diet coke. The specials are truly special, and the servers are so gracious and thoughtful that you really do feel like you're part of the family. Plus, when your bill rings in at only $25 for two entrées, two sodas, a beer, tax AND tip, it really makes it worth the extra gas to get up here. read more