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Edinburgh
Old Town
Viva Mexico
Viva Mexico Reviews

Viva Mexico

Mexican, Tex-Mex, Latin American, Eat & Drink

Dishes priced around£15

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Reviews of Viva Mexico (824)

Read what people think about Viva Mexico. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about Viva Mexico before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about Viva Mexico and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

824 reviews

5.4/6

824 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Great value
Waiting time:Exceptionally Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
kathryn m.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, great atmosphere, great time and lovely evening out for a group of friends. 😀

"Excellent"
6/6
Karina O.5 years ago · 1 review

Great staff, lovely food, we will definitely be coming back to Viva Mexico!

"Excellent"
6/6
Ciara B.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service, lovely food was the best Mexican we have both been too! Will be back

"Very good"
5/6
Scott M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, nice atmosphere. A little slow at points with orders, but not so long to be an issue (5out of 6)

"Average"
3/6
Peter B.5 years ago · 1 review

Overall, an okay experience. My main course was warm not hot. The service was efficient to the point of brusqueness. The margarita was a bit thin. Food flavours good though, and they’ve been better in the past. Maybe festival fatigue?

"Excellent"
6/6
Adam M.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Very authentic, service was brilliant. Food was excellent and very good price

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda W.5 years ago · 1 review

We had the mole poblano and camerones chipotle, and both were fabulous. Perfectly cooked shrimp and chicken, and wonderfully spiced sauces. The salsa and guacamole were also excellent. We both grew up eating Mexican food, and Viva Mexico was a very pleasant surprise.

"Very good"
5/6
Paula M.5 years ago · 1 review

It was very busy but really like the taquitos there. I'm mexican an their taquitos help with the craving.

"Average"
3/6
Stuart M.5 years ago · 1 review

Good food slightly spoiled with the dull waiting room atmosphere of the upstairs level. Downstairs looked and sounded better.

"Very good"
5/6
Colin C.5 years ago · 1 review

Great meal and drinks. Starter slightly slow in arriving and margaritas superb.

"Awful"
1/6
Alan M.5 years ago · 1 review

Overcharge on bill. No apology. Food very disappointing. Will not return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Caroline M.5 years ago · 1 review

Wonderful food, as usual, and great service. Even difficult dietary requirements were no problem. Will be back again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul T.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, well presented and good service. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Elinor C.5 years ago · 1 review

Friendly speedy service and delicious food at a reasonable price

"Good"
4/6
Claire W.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Ambience and staff were great. The al pastor pork was a bit dry which was a little bit disappointing and the chimichanga wasn’t crispy as expected. Overall was a nice meal and great location but don’t think I will hurry back.

"Not good "
2/6
Michael D.5 years ago · 1 review

Food not as tasty as I remember. Also it’s now too expensive. We essentially paid £65 for diluted sangria and 2 burritos Won’t be coming again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Anne L.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Delicious Food, Great Atmosphere and Friendly Staff. Second Visit and We Will Be Back

"Excellent"
6/6
Amanda M.5 years ago · 1 review

I love this restaurant! Never had a bad experience, food is always amazing, staff are friendly and helpful!

"Good"
4/6
Linda C.5 years ago · 1 review

Service was awful, had to go and get are own drinks from a tray left on a shelf; staff did not know how to talk to us or ask the right questions. No one new how to work the coffee machine, food was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer W.5 years ago · 1 review

Mix up with food but was resolved quickly and with exceptional professionalism Great staff Friendly and attentive Food amazing

"Excellent"
6/6
Michele D.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food and coffee in this colourful, quirky restaurant. Recommended!

"Good"
4/6
Sandra C.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, with gluten free options but service was slow

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert S.5 years ago · 1 review

We visit here every time we’re in town and it never disappoints!

"Excellent"
6/6
David C.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service on what was a very busy night. Meal was delicious.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rachel S.5 years ago · 1 review

We were seated upstairs in restaurant, good atmosphere. Great margaritas! And loved the fajitas. They were really busy and staff were totally on point👌🏼 Thank you!xx

"Very good"
5/6
Lianne S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was incredible. So, so tasty. The service was great but it was a little disconcerting hearing the waiting staff getting told off right beside our table and also being a little snippy with some customers looking for a table. Although the person in question was very pleasant to us, I feel the experience would have been a 6 rather than a 5 had we not witnessed this.

"Average"
3/6
Wendy D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Was a little disappointed with the quality of the food - mole sauce was very sweet, unlike any mole had before. Service was good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Donald A.5 years ago · 1 review

The entire dining experience was great, we’ll be back. Brilliant

"Very good"
5/6
Lord K P.5 years ago · 1 review

Great Mexican food and atmosphere in the centre of Edinburgh

"Excellent"
6/6
Elizabeth J.5 years ago · 1 review

Everything was perfect. Food was delicious. Staff were lovely. Definitely be back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer C.5 years ago · 1 review

Best meal we’ve had in a long time. Everything was fantastic, from the staff, venue, food and margaritas! This place is our first choice every time we visit Edinburgh.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mathias B.5 years ago · 2 reviews

thanks for the delicious mexican food. It was so good that we came back within 1 week.

"Excellent"
6/6
CARA B.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and friendly staff who made us feel very welcome

"Very good"
5/6
Fiona H.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Love this place, food as always was outstanding. Great atmosphere. X

"Excellent"
6/6
James R.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food, generous portions and great value. Loved the refried beanz!

"Excellent"
6/6
Tori P.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food and service! Great margaritas as well. The skirt steak was the favorite at our table.

"Excellent"
6/6
julie d.5 years ago · 6 reviews

another great visit. place was really busy but staff were still attentive and food delicious with such small wait times

"Good"
4/6
Renata S.5 years ago · 1 review

Lovely staff. Yummy food. Good value for money. Would go again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynne D.5 years ago · 1 review

Great service and helpful with the cake and value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynette S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

The food was wonderful! Our margaritas were very weak though. I had a mango and it just tasted like mango juice with no alcohol.

"Very good"
5/6
Jenni B.5 years ago · 5 reviews

Food and service were good. The starter we had of guacamole and tortilla chips seemed a bit overpriced but other than that all was very good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris R.5 years ago · 1 review

We lived in Edinburgh 10 years ago and learned about VM then. We returned this week and we’re delighted to find them still open. The food was just as outstanding as always! We’ll be back before long. :)

"Very good"
5/6
Tom k.5 years ago · 1 review

Thoroughly enjoyed the fresh tasting food & the margaritas; all served up by friendly, efficient staff - you can’t ask for more than that.

"Excellent"
6/6
David B.5 years ago · 1 review

Excellent Mexican food as coming from a Southern California. Recommended!

"Excellent"
6/6
Heather F.5 years ago · 1 review

We go here ever time we up at Edinburgh and live it

"Excellent"
6/6
gareth h.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Fantastic place, highly recommend. Always try to fit it in when visiting edinburgh.

"Excellent"
6/6
Callum W.5 years ago · 9 reviews

We were sat immediately and served quickly with the food being very fresh and top class

"Excellent"
6/6
Colin H.5 years ago · 1 review

Great place and great meal. Really enjoyed the food and people

"Very good"
5/6
Sharon W.5 years ago · 1 review

Lively restaurant with great food and atmosphere, very authentic. Will definitely return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicky P.5 years ago · 1 review

Great time, no dip in usual high standard of food, fast sharp service, atmosphere warm music not too loud, very happy with evening

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