Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Review summary

1. B

   Brianna

   Pittsburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Asked for a high chair 3x by the time I received we had already got our food. Then my baby’s food was sent out in dirty containers. Waited to be seated for more than 20 minutes when we had a reservation and watched several people come after us be sat first.
   

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Pittsburgh1 review

   3.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was good. Drinks were great! Services started good, but they were moving so fast they forgot our silverware, my water, and by the time the food came I had to ask for the other half of my food. We were completely rushed, I was on my 3rd bite of food and he was asking did we need boxes. We were 100% squished, seems as though they’re lacking quality because they want make as much money as possible. There was so much going on…lots of birthday celebrations every 15min, TVs, music, lights. Great food and good idea but I probably won’t be back unless it’s just for drinks at the bar!
   

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   Iliana

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Went with a group of friends for a girls evening! Services was amazing and quick! The food was absolutely delicious and the vibe of the restaurant was so much fun! There were ALOT of birthdays and they really went all out with the change of music, sparkler on the dessert/cake, and big light up sign! Love this place and I will be back again! We all had an amazing time and the drinks were so fun and delicious!
   

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4. A

   Amy

   Pittsburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10/10 Experience! We celebrated my daughter’s 16th birthday here, and it was absolutely perfect! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was fantastic, and everything was spotless. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and truly made our celebration special. We highly recommend this place and will definitely be back!
   

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5. A

   Anita VIP

   Pittsburgh30 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We have been here several times and I still feel this is the best full service Mexican restaurant in the city! Food presentation is always top notch and you can’t beat the service! I have never had a bad meal here yet. The mole’ is one thing I get the most because it is excellent Yesterday I had the Enchiladas Mexico- another good choice. My friends always get the fajitas and said they are the best! Cocktails are always awesome and presentation is off the chart!
   

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   DawnD

   Pittsburgh3 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   It was not that great. And they charged us the fee we had to use to hold the reservation. Be aware.
   

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7. A

   Anna

   New York City2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   My overall experience was great. We had reservations for 8:30pm. When we arrived there was no hostess to greet us, the waiting area was packed with people. We finally told the server who came to the hostess station we had reservations & they got us to our table within 5 minutes. The atmosphere was amazing and the food was great. I would definitely recommend it!
   

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   RaymondJ

   Pittsburgh2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food fun place more Happy Birthdays than people born I think!
   

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9. C

   Carey

   Detroit2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I have been very excited to try this restaurant. I knew walking in would be difficult to get a table. I made reservations a week in advance for three people. A friend wanted to join us for dinner so I attempted to add her to our table of three. I called the restaurant many times with no answer and several hang ups. This was frustrating. When I finally get a hold of someone she tells me that can't add a person to the table. I just didn't get that, if I had a table for two and was adding a third or a table for 4 and was adding a fifth I get that. So I checked in and was told the hostess would have to see and then she proceeded to walk away and left me standing there to figure out what was happening. A waiter came over and asked if I needed help I explained the situation a second time. He proceeds to tell me the restaurant policy is that he can not seat me until my entire party was there. He assumed they were not, I said we are all here. He said oh ok give me ten minutes. He never returned either. So half an hour after my reservation a lovely older woman that seemed to know what she was doing asked us if we had reservations and I told her they have ignored us and we have been left in the back of the crowd while we watched others without reservations be seated. She then took charge and seated us and guess what she gave us a table for four and pulled over an additional chair. Should have been the solution the entire time. Figure out the crowd situation at the front its so annoying watching people fight to check in and people that have walked in after you check in and receive a table first. Great food and atmosphere but service from the desk is terrible. Its a circus at the door.
   

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10. C

    Cheryl

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    My husband and Inwere here for dinner and absolutely LOVED it. I had the quesobirria tacos and they were divine! Chock full of very flavorful meat and cheese and the broth was SO good. My husband had enchiladas and they were also delicious. The place is super cute, and it's a whole vibe. I will say, if you're looking for a quiet place to lounge and chill, this isn't it as it can get pretty loud and there's a time limit for turning tables, but it you want great Mexican food in really pretty surroundings, this is your place. Make a reservation though, or you likely won't get in.
    

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