Reviews for Viva! Argentine Cuisine in Athens, GA
I have been here twice and I absolutely love it! Today I thought I was going to get another wonderful empanada and soup, but I... had to try the vegetarian pastel. All three of us ordered the same thing because it sounded so good, and we all loved it. Sotasty and filling. I brought more than half of it home! Service was friendly and helpful. So many things on the menu thatsound delicious, I will be back! Read more
Absolutely delicious! The empanadas are perfect for a light lunch and the broccoli and cheese flavor was so creamy and filling!... But even better was the seasonal autumn squash soup ???? will DEFINITELY be returning for more! And the chimichurri isfantastic, so light and not spicy at all. The perfect fresh accompaniment to the empanada. Read more
So good! Went for lunch, got back bean soup and 2 empanadas (broccoli & cheese and chicken tinga). Also got a cupcake. We sat at... the outdoor patio, which was lovely. The staff was also super helpful with recommendations for empanadas and cupcakes. Read more
Very good authentic Argentine Cuisine. Very nice wait staff and great food at a reasonable price. They even have gluten free... cupcakes. Read more
Super flavorful cuisine! Food was hot and bold tasting, without overpowering with spices. Lots of options too. The cheesesteak... empanada was delicious. Lentil soup was tasty and hot with an interesting blend of vegetables and lentils. Coincidentally thefour of us all got the Lomo con Papa Fritas. Three ribeye with mashed potatoes and one chicken. It was hot and delicious. Smallpieces of beef in a generous helping of tomatoes and a sprinkling of jalapeno. (But not super spicy) One comment is thatprobably an American bias, but there was a lot more tomato than ribeye! The flavor was still excellent but I guess mentally Iwas expecting a little bit more meat. I think the word ribeye gave the connotation of a steak versus small pieces of meat. Butdon't let this deter you from trying out this place. As noted in some other reviews the cupcakes are a strange but wonderfuladdition to the menu. We got an assortment of four and tried them out. All were moist and tasty. There is an extra punch offlavor from the filling in the cupcake. The Andes mint was my favorite, but the lemon blueberry was a close second. I had noidea that cupcakes were Argentinian... But live and learn! Atomic cupcakes certainly deserve their own storefront. The interioris decorated with a boatload of artwork, and there is plenty of seating. Very cute and clean. It's a quiet place and has acasual vibe. Not dressy. A couple of other notes. There's an outdoor dining area that is also nice, but difficult in the summerheat. It would be great in the fall and spring. Parking is problematic. There are plenty of spots available with a short walk.But don't expect to pull in and slide into a parking spot. The lots behind the bottleworks are easily accessible and there's anentrance through the back into the courtyard. One other comment is that this was a counter order restaurant when we visited. Iunderstand the operational convenience of that approach. But it does create a little delay in gettin Read more
A co-worker has raved about the Pastel de Papa (Argentinian version of Shepherd's Pie) for months and I finally gave it a try... last night. It was beyond delicious!!!!! The potatoes were so very creamy and delicious; the meat mixture very flavorful. I musthave it again next week, so I will be back. Co-owner Gaby told me that the recipe is her Argentina-born mother's and she made itfor the family once a week while she grew up in New York. My order was "to-go" and can't wait until the restaurant reopens forseating, as it has a quaint, comforting atmosphere. The staff is top notch and it is obvious that the co-owners play a dailyrole in the operations of the restaurant. They are very hands-on and it shows. Of course I had a cupcake for dessert. It washard to decide which flavor to order, there were so many. All freshly-made. UPDATE 12/01/21- I tried the empanadas and I amhooked! The new provoletta empanada is fantastic! I added rice, beans, red wine, and a cupcake for a meal that covered all thebases. I went back a week later for two Chicken Tinga empanadas and OMGosh -- yum! Here is a picture of them with chimichurriranch sauce and the best cupcake ever! Read more
Excellent experience, good food, good service and wonderful atmosphere. I had a beef empanada and samosa empanada. Both were... very good. I think I liked the beef one best but I would order the samosa one again. Although next time I go I will try someother things on the menu. This is really a nice restaurant with a pleasantly different menu without being too pricey. Read more
Outstanding food. Will definitely return to try other menu options.