The other day we were out and about and looking for a place to stop to get something to eat and saw Viva Tacos and decided to give it a try. The inside is very colorful. The walls and ceiling have some wonderful paintings. It is a very inviting atmosphere. After we sat down, they brought us over some chips and salsa. They did use the most important aspect of chips and salsa, that being to give each person their own bowl of salsa, so you can double dip. On to drinks. They have various flights. We got the flight of 3 margaritas. They have a big selection of flavors. Also, the flight glasses come in 2 sizes. We got the small glasses. The drinks were very good. They had a flight of 4 tacos. The tacos are semi rolled up and put in short glasses. It comes with rice, beams, guac, pico and a few other items. We got 2 steak and 2 pastor. Both of them had a lot of meat. The steak was really flavorful and tender. The pastor was more spicey than we prefer. I really liked this concept. We also got a chicken quesadilla. The picture of it does not give it justice. It was really good with lots of meat and chicken. Overall, a fun place with good food. Give it a try with the various flights of drinks and food. Service was very good however, the pace was a little slow read more

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We ordered from this restaurant using DoorDash. Here's what we ordered: 1) Steak fajitas 2) Combo with a taco and a quesadilla 3) Kids meal with a bean burrito and a taco First, no tortillas came with the fajitas. The combo meal did not include beans and rice as described, and the "quesadilla" doesn't look like a quesadilla. The kids meal included a beef burrito rather than a bean burrito, which displeased my kid. The tacos were soggy and couldn't be picked up and eaten. We've never dined in at this place, so I can't speak to the quality in-store. But we'll definitely never have food from this restaurant delivered to us again. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - The kids meal was supposed to include a bean burrito, but what we received was a beef burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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We've never been to this place and definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone unfortunately even though the place is nice looking but the food just isn't worth it!! We ordered the ground beef chile relleno and barley tried it since the beef was way undercooked and drowning in grease same for the Quesabirrias very greasy and very dried meat !! Was really disappointed with my Father's Day dinner and hopefully they pay more attention to the way they cook and execute their kitchen!! I hate to leave this kind of review but hope they take care of those issues!! read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Chile relleno Way under cooked and more grease than flavor - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Beautiful space--right when you walk in, you can tell they've put some care into the atmosphere. It has that perfect mix of lively and relaxed. Great spot for dinner with friends or even a casual date night. Service was good--friendly and attentive without hovering. Drinks were definitely a highlight. Plenty of choices and everything we tried was well done. Food was solid across the board. Nothing totally knocked my socks off, but everything was well-prepared and there's a huge variety, so it's easy to find something for everyone. The menu is big, and I'd come back to try a few more things. All in all, a really enjoyable dinner. I'd definitely go back. read more

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So I've seen this place for a few months and decided to try it. Service was fine. Decor and vibe is good. Food ... it was bland in my opinion. I've had others say they liked it and to try it, however, I felt I could have made better at home. I just thought there was little to bite seasoning on anything. Nothing was actually bad, it was just bland. The drinks however, we're quite tasty. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Mini Chimichangas - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Really appreciate this place & the service. Many Mexican/Tex-Mex places around, so should check it out! Salsa is fresh & tasty. Food options galore, in addition to full service bar PLUS many kinds of flights of drink/food!! We have never been disappointed! If you need a TV, it's there. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Sangria & Lime swirled margarita! Modelo Especial & unending chips/salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

This is my second time coming here and I really enjoy the food! It's never super busy and they have all kinds of offerings. The only downside would be that it's a little more on the pricier side. The fajitas tulum was ham, bacon, and pineapple and it was delicious! A really good pairing and the meats were nice and tender. The enchiladas verdes were also good. Their verde sauce had a hint of spice to it and the chicken was really good as well. Also tried the jalepeno infused margarita; it was good but I don't think it'd be something I'd order again. Staff was super nice, our server was probably tired cause it took 15 minutes to get our to-go boxes after we had already paid and there wasn't many people at all in the restaurant. The decor is amazing! I love the light fixtures and the mural! read more

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I stopped by here after work with some friends to try! The location is great with expansive parking and a lot of seating inside. The staff were quick to get us seated and offer us drinks. The menu is very expansive with a lot of offerings for food and drink. I ended up getting the taco flight with chips and queso to share with everyone. The queso was very good and flavorful and a table favorite for a group. The el pastor & steak taco flight was good but missing some flavor. The flight does come with pico, guac and verde sauce to dress at your leisure to add additional flavor. Overall I enjoyed this spot for a large group and would come back to try the drinks! read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Taco flight - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

My second time dining at Viva. I really like the atmosphere. We had a very happy and kind server. The chips were a little hard but still good. My pizza birria was so delicious and authentic! They have so many great options on the menu. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Pizza birria - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

The place is cute and vibrant. I love the art on and decor! The food was good. My only complaint is that it takes a while to Get your food and drinks . read more

A reliable restaurant with beautiful decor. I usually come here when I have a craving for pozole, there are the only place around that has it consistently. They also have a large selection of margaritas and other cocktails. The service has always been great, there is plenty of seating so we have never had to wait, and the atmosphere isn't too crowded or loud. I can't review much other than the pozole or drinks, but my fiancé orders a variety of foods and he tends to always enjoy his meal. read more

This was my first time going to this place and i was pleasantly surprised. If you enjoy flights, this is a great place to try because they have drink, food, and dessert flights. I ordered the taquitos flight and really all the sauces. The place was completely empty until 2 other families came in. Our server was sooooo nice!!! He got us everything quickly and brought everything we needed. i will be coming back for sure! read more

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The birria tacos are fantastic. I have had them several times. They only get 4 stars because the service hasn't been as good as it was when they first opened. read more

Amazing newly opened spot in Olathe. The wife and I came in for lunch and were not disappointed. Being from southern Cali we have a high standard for mexican food and Viva delivered! The decor, vibe, and service were just as incredible as the food. We will for sure be back. read more

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We've been to the Leawood location twice now. Very large menu with lots of variety and the food comes out hot and quick with generous portions. We like the spice and flavor, has an authentic vibe. The patio in Leawood is a good option but the inside has awesome decor and it's a large restaurant so good availability. Service was good both times, too. One mistake on one order but it was fixed quickly and without hesitation. We don't love the margs which made us sad! They just don't have a lot of flavor. The lime didn't taste very limey nor did the passion fruit taste like it either. But the consistency was great so it was just off. They do have great sangria and other beverages to choose from but this is the reason for only 4 stars! read more

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We came here around 11am on Sunday and were the only people here. They quickly got us chips and salsa. The chips were warm and crispy, and the salsa was fresh and a great in between of smooth and chunky. My sister got the taquitos flight and it was very delicious. I tried the guacamole one and absolutely loved it. My mom got the birria pizza and really enjoyed it. I got the Quesabirria and the flavor was perfect. I do think there was a lot of cheese inside the shell but that's just a personal preference. The consume was so powerful and enhancing, especially with the fresh lime slices. When we left around noon it had gotten busier for sure. They had very fast service and high quality food. The decorations and vibe were very nice, I really liked the plant assortments on the wall and ceiling. I heard that sometimes they have live music and would have loved to have seen that. read more

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I enjoyed the fast, friendly service, extensive menu, reasonable lunch prices and colorful interior at this new restaurant during my opening week dine-in lunch. My make-your-own lunch combo ($8) included choice of entrée, rice and beans. I added "supreme" toppings for $2. The meal was served six minutes after I ordered at the table, which gave me time to dig into the complimentary thin, crispy chips and mild salsa. The burrito had a generous amount of tasty ground beef, and the supreme toppings were fresh and tasty, while the rice and beans were just okay. I found the service and staff to be cheerful, knowledgeable and helpful. I also received a satisfaction check from the manager. I noticed a lengthy bar with several TVs, a covered patio with rollup garage doors and a clean, nice, spacious dining area with two large murals, lively Mexican background music and a mix of booths and tables. Very mice. read more

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My Husband and and I already love the Leawood location so when we knew they opened in Olathe we knew we had to come. The location is central. The atmosphere and inside of the restaurant is absolutely beautiful with bold bright colors. Extremely attentive staff and absolutely delicious food. The chips and salsa are super good. We went ahead and ordered our go to the Quesabirria. I love their rice and refried beans. The presentation of how they serve it is so beautiful. The wood block they serve it in says mi casa tu casa. My house your house. Very welcoming staff. Definitely recommend and they have great music playing in the background along with tvs everywhere. Great place for a date night or a night out with family and friends. read more

Clean and very beautiful art & design! I loved all the murals, decor, and plants (even if they were fake, the artistic design was fabulous!) Service was the best part! Everyone had a great attitude this Sunday evening. Our server did have a hard time understanding all of our English, and did neglect to explain extra charges for certain items, but any concern we had was competently and professionally addressed. They have a ton of fun frozen drink options, including a six drink $30 flight of frozen margaritas, or an option for just three ($16) or four ($20) flavors in your flight as well. I tried the classic house margarita - small quantity, but fresh and delicious! Tons of menu variety! It has a ton of your classic Mexican fair, but includes fun choices such as street elote corn, ceviche, a flight of taquitos, interesting soups, and lots of pineapple and chorizo sprinkled throughout the menu. Really creative! I love a good quick service burrito and taco joint, but if you're looking for a creative and beautiful sit-down twist to Mexican cuisine, go try it out! And if you get the churros - They were fresh and AMAZING without any toppings! Also - sport fans - they have many TVs to enjoy your favorite games! read more

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I was hesitant to try this place because of some poor ratings.... Alas, it is right by my house... and we have a limitation of quality restaurants. My boyfriend told me we should give it a go, despite the low star rating. I was actually impressed. The flight to Mexico was so delicious and I got the birria tacos which were incredible! Our waiter was kind and attentive. I'll be back! The ambience is fun, and I wish they had salsa dancing night! It would make an awesome night club. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Flight to Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

The service was good however, the food with something that you could Make at home. The ceviche was not worth the $20. I would say this place is just ok I would not go out of my way to come back. Everything is pretty pricey. read more

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A New Mexican restaurant in the old Wahlberg restaurant. Nice bright lights and very inviting. Once inside they give you that let's have some fun atmosphere. The waitress was on point with waters and explaining the menu. We tried the taco flight which comes with 4 tacos of chicken, carnitas, steak or pastor. Lots of flavor and enjoyed each one. The salsa was good and one suggestion is to get the fresh guacamole instead of the kitchen guacamole. I also took home the trio enchiladas. I personally love the flavors and want to return for the drinks. The manager also made himself present for the customers. Overall, a great experience for my friend and myself. read more

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My husband and I love to try new places and this looked intresting. Mix of nodern and traditional on the inside. The staff who greeted and waited on us was friendly and helpful with any questions. Their menu has a good variety of choices in food as well as beverages. We tried their 4 margarita flight (also comes in 3 or 6). We had lime, tamarind, strawberry and sangria flavors. My husband had their cantina burrito. It was a decent size and had good flavor. I had the taco flight (steak, grilled chicken, carnitas, pastor or mixed). I chose the mix. It was seasoned well and was very filling. We will definitely be back. read more

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Entered at 3pm, first visit, two other couples at restaurant. Atmosphere feels like a mall food court. Five staff members sitting around doing nothing while bathroom is disgusting. Pee everywhere in men's room. Beer ordered that's on the menu was not available. Not even attempting food here, we're having a drink and leaving. Restaurants are too expensive these days to settle for something like this. Food might be good, but we'll never know. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Pineapple habanero margarita washy bad, but straw was a little short (?!), lol. - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

We recently received coupons in the mail for Viva and figured I'd give them a try. The coupon was for buy one get one free lunch item with a purchase of two drinks so we figured this would be a good time to try them that will cost us at least. We went during a weekday which wasn't crowded. Had a few people outside and a few people in the bar and a few people inside. The decor was beautiful with a nice light fixtures, different Mexican inspired artwork along the walls. Our server was very polite and very prompt when you're seated you get chips and salsa with you're free. The chips were fresh The salsa was OK, nothing to write home about. We started off with a taquito flight, which gives you two beef and two chicken taquitos each in its own separate sauce from pico de gallo ,tomatillo, guacamole and sour cream. The chicken was nice and juicy. The beef was fresh and well seasoned. The guacamole was extremely tasty and fresh as well. We tried a chicken Cantina bowl which is you can see in the photo is quite large. It was filled with black beans, grilled corn, pico de gallo pickled onions, avocado slices and chicken and was very tasty. The grande burrito had both chicken and ground beef, beans andand rice. It was covered in a Rancho sauce and cheese, which was excellent and had a slight kick to it.. both of these portions are very large for lunch and wealthy price at $11.50 for the bowl and $10.50 for the burrito. with us now trying them out for the first time and seeing what they have to offer this now gives us a new Mexican restaurant to put our rotation as I will be back. read more

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Viva tacos is a New Mexican spot that opened up in Olathe. My first thoughts walking into the building they really went above and beyond with the interior and decor. They spent a lot of money and I hope this place is around the long haul. The staff were great and super friendly. They have a wide range of margaritas you can a try and they also have margarita flights. I got the quesabirras tacos. You don't see a lot of birria options in Kansas. So I had to order and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and flavor of the meat. The taco tortilla held up well and also came with rice and beans. Also their salsa and queso are great I can't wait to check out this place again. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

Finally tried this place a week ago and it was so good! The place is pretty cool looking inside, with a lot of greenery, and tropical vibes along with some skull lamps that I couldn't keep my eyes off of. We were greeted when we talked in, staff was friendly and our waitress was nice but a little slow at filling our drinks. The menu had a lot of interesting food choices, and I chose the read more

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I've read both good and bad reviews about Viva, so I thought I'll check it out myself. When I turned into the parking lot, a gentleman who was exiting, flagged me down and gave me a firsthand, unsolicited, review of his experience. Not good. He said service was poor and food overpriced and tasteless. I thanked him for his input, parked and we went inside. We were greated and seated promptly. Chips and salsa came next. Our server arrived within 5 minutes of the chips, and took our drink orders. Our drinks arrived in 7 minutes and the food 8 minutes after that. So service wasn't bad. Now for the food. The vibe of this place seems Aztec to me, and the menu has many tasty sounding dishes. However, the taste I would expect was not there. I ordered the Shrimp enchiladas. To call them enchiladas is a stretch. They weren't baked, just shrimp (several over cooked), rolled in flour tortillas and covered in cheese sauce. "Enchilada" means seasoned with chili's. I didn't get that as the cheese sauce tasted like regular queso. My wife ordered chicken mini chimichangas which were also not well seasoned. Nor were the pureed refried beans and the Spanish rice. The drinks on the other hand were great. The drinks and service added one star to my initial rating. With Mexican restaurants being plentiful in the Greater KC area, Viva needs to up their game. The only reason I would return would be to try one of the other items on the menu to compare, but I'm afraid that the seasoning issue is not limited to one or two dishes. Try it for yourself if you're in the area, but I cannot recommend this place to anyone driving out of their way. read more

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Restaurant is open and clean, nice place and decorations. Service was excellent! Our server was nice and knew what she was doing. We ordered guacamole, made at the table, and she did a wonderful job. Some of the best guac I've ever had. I ordered the Quesabirria tacos and would 100% order them again! Everyone agreed that our entrees were delicious. The only negatives were the refried beans, which were bland as hell. And the drinks. I ordered a Tropical and it was nothing g but sugary juice. One friend got a house margarita and it was watery looked nothing like the table next to us and another got the piña colada and disliked the chunks of coconut in it, the drink left a bad taste in her mouth read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Chorizo street tacos-"so good" - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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Pretty darn good. Nice family place. Good Service. Food was excellent. We were sat in a covered patio area which was nice because it was a little noisy in the main dining room. It was a little pricy too but worth it I guess. read more

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Had another absolutely terrible experience!!! I know I said I wouldn't give this place a single penny EVER again, but I believe in second chances, and this second chance, was the biggest mistake of my LIFE!!! And it all ties back to the horrible manager Emanuel who was on shift that day, that did not care what me or any of my friends had to say about the service. The most disrespectful unprofessional manager I have met in my life. And I have a management background for years, and was thoroughly disgusted with his behavior and how he spoke to a patron acquiring about their service they received. It started with absolutely terrible terrible service!!! I arrived at 11:30 AM. Despite ordering our drinks immediately, they were only served at 12:00 PM. During this time, we observed two parties arriving after us, having their orders taken and food served before we were even asked if we were ready to order. These parties arrived approximately 20 minutes after us. At 12:04 PM, our orders were finally taken. We received our food at 12:22 PM. We finished our meal at 12:35 PM and waited for our checks until 12:50 PM. Our entire party agreed that the food was absolute TRASH and they don't do a thing to make you feel comfortable or check up on you to see how your food was. I paid for two people, and noticed a 20% base gratuity tip was automatically added. This policy does not allow patrons to tip based on service performance, as a 20% tip is charged regardless, which I find unacceptable and highly illegal. So I did make sure to add 0% additional gratuity to my tip, and submit this to the evidence I already have against this establishment, to finally create a lawful lawsuit against them. Due to this experience, I will not be returning to this establishment and once again I will advise, do NOT give these people ANY of your money!! Do not let them get away with such acts of disservice! read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

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First time here and it was a slow Friday night but so was the service. After the server brought our food out, we didn't see her for a while and needed additional service like another drink, some tortillas, etc. The presentation of the food was awesome but lacking in flavor in my opinion. Plates were hot but not the food which was odd. The decor and music was very nice but unfortunately, we probably will not be back. read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Jalisco Mule - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

The drinks are good, so is the little food I've tried, but to be honest I come here regularly for one reason and one reason only: the tableside guacamole. They have this cart that they wheel over and make it in front of your eyes. This means that you can customize it to your preferences. [Mine: lots of tomatoes, lots of onion, a little cilantro, enough lime juice that it won't brown in the fridge, no jalapeños.] They will go out of their way to make it just the way you'd like it. They've always been so friendly, with good service, and it's just a fun place to be, with good decor. I've had some tacos there and my husband likes their burritos [very generous portions] but for me, it's the guacamole. read more

This place is truly unique! The decor is stunning, creating an authentic atmosphere that makes you feel like you've traveled to another country. The presentation of the drinks and food was impressive, and the staff was incredibly welcoming. I ordered corn esquites, which, unfortunately, were a bit watery, but the margaritas and tacos more than made up for it. I had the shrimp tacos, and my husband ordered tacos de pastor (pork)--both were absolutely delicious. We'll definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu! read more

Amazing restaurant, really enjoyed it being my time here. The food was great, they have an awesome menu. Their service is the best thing here, I came to eat here for my cousins birthday and I have no words. I won't spoil the fun and let you come here by yourself, if it's your birthday, your friends or a family relative, YOU GOTTA bring them! love the ambience, good music and style on the decor. I just loved coming here, I will definitely be returning again. read more

We have eaten here a couple times and each time we find a new favorite dish! Today it's the Tequila Special and the Cantina Burrito. Both highly recommended!! The staff is fast, efficient, and friendly! read more

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Went to Viva Tacos & Tequila for our friend's birthday and had a great time. We had a huge party of 20 and they took great care of us. The food and drink presentation is super fun and I like the different flight options they have (drink flights, taco flights, etc). read more

Viva Tacos & Tequila - Olathe - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Olathe, Kansas

I've seen this place multiple times over the last few months. I've been wanting to try it out, so tonight i decided to go with my lovely girlfriend. We got to the restaurant and were surprised by the atmosphere. It was very modern and welcoming but the music was pretty loud for a restaurant. We were seated immediately although the customer in front of us was told it would be a 25 minute wait. We were seated and waited awhile to be greeted by our server. Eventually he came to take drink orders and those took awhile as well. We got our appetizer and started eating and enjoying our night. The lady who hands out salsa pointed at my empty water, I'm not sure what she was trying to say but I assumed she was asking if I would like more. I said yes and she proceeds to take our silverware, chips, waters, and salsas, discards them and walks away as our server asked what she was doing. He shrugged and brought us new waters and new salsas. We ordered and received our meals in less than 10 minutes. We soon realized our silverware was taken and waited over 5 minutes to see our server, so I took it upon myself to go-and get some from the front counter. The food was very bland and definitely not worth the price. After picking at out lack luster meals we asked for the check, while waiting awhile for that, my girlfriend was rammed by a busser cart by the same woman who took all of our stuff the first time. At this point we just wanted to leave and still waited an additional 10 minutes to receive the check. Highly recommend NOT going here, the food was nothing notable, service is horrible, the only thing going for it is the building itself. There are plenty of other Mexican places in the area that are much cheaper, much better, and the experience is incomparable to the one we had here. read more

Great food and drinks. Service was excellent. they really made us feel at home the atmosphere was fun and made you feel like you were at a party read more

Went to Viva on December 19th and the service was very poor. Our server was kind when he was around but it took about 30 minutes to get drinks and over an hour to get food. Several missed drinks and one drink that had something in the glass (asked for a new one and never received). After getting our food, our server did not come back for 40+ minutes. It was very disappointing to get our checks and see an auto 20% gratuity when service was very sub-par. Will not be visiting this location again. read more