Reviews for Viva Mexican Restaurant in Des Moines, IA
This visit wasn't the best experience. They were busy as usual. Seating inside and out were full. It took a long time to get... our drink order..which was just waters. I ordered cheese sauce and asked for silverware and napkins also. Our waiter wasbartennding, taking to go orders, and ringing people up. He seemed annoyed by our presence. Clearly understaffed. Not polite atall! My Mother and I both ordered Chimichangas. It was great how crispy they were on outside but full of grease and that's allI could taste. They fryer grease was in desperate need of changing! I usually don't give bad reviews but this time the servicewas rude and the food was bad. Maybe it was just this visit...but with prices and food costs...I probably won't be back any timesoon. Read more
Ordered online through Viva's website, which apparently is a third party. They charged my card before the order was submitted.... VIVA didn't accept the order so it was cancelled. But the charge is still on my bank account. No credit issued and the emailsaid it could take several days to return to my account. Their phone is busy. I think I just got scammed. Don't order online! Read more
Love the patio and how can you beat $2 margs. Update 8/18 went for dinner, nice night love the patio. Margs now $3, still a... good deal. Haven't been here in a few months. No familiar faces on the staff. Interesting??Took over 30 min to get our food. We ordered 2 meals and they came out 5 min apart, as did the table beside us. Seafood enchiladas, seafood was diced. Beef,chicken and shrimp fajitas worst I've had anywhere. Steak burnt on one side. Rice and bean plate was pitiful. Were there anyshrimp? All was very oily and had little flavor. It should have never left the kitchen! Some of the meat were jerky like. Best part we paid, gave the server our credit card. He came back. Looked at our bill as walking to our table. Went backinside. Then came out looking all over the floor, yes for our card. Went back inside a couple minutes late her came out andreturned our credit card. We said, you found it? He said it was inside. No apology. Really. Oh and I was up 8 hours later, food poisoning?? What happened to one of our favorites. We went a couple times a month. No more. ???? my 5 stars rating isnow a 1. What happened? Read more
Are you hungry for a well seasoned steak with loads of flavor? Well this is the place. The prices are reasonable and the servers... are phenomenal especially Fernando. He seems to be a people person who loves waiting on customers. The food is beyond deliciouswith just the right amount of authentic flavors?the chef did his job? give him a raise. So if you are in the neighborhood ventepaca for lunch or dinner allowing the blend of Old Mexico to soothe your soul. Read more
Food is always great, cold beer, nice patio area. This location can get a little busy! Better to go during off-peak hours, but... still worth it if you have to wait a bit. Nothing bad on the menu, shaker margaritas are a must!!! Read more
I ordered a Pollo Pina. Pineapple Chicken. It comes with a avocado salad and creamy rice. The chicken is smothered with cheese... and Pineapple. It was amazing! I love the salsa, bean dip and chips. That's a nice start to the meal. Recommend this dish andthis restaurant. Super clean, professional and friendly. ???? Read more
I stopped in for lunch on Friday. The special is Fish Tacos. They were the absolute, best fish tacos I have had. The service was... very good. The food excellent. They serve salsa and bean dip with their chips. Large serving for a lunch dish. There is alsooutside seating. Read more
The food was. Out of this world the best I?ve tasted. My friend and I went here for the first time will be going back again... whenever I?m craving Mexican this is where I?m going for sure hands down the best Mexican restaurant in the Des Moines area.Best service and best food. Read more