Viva Taqueria & Cantina

Loved this place! I had the super smothered burrito and my wife ordered the taco salad. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. I was especially excited about the pickled carrots, they were amazing and clearly homemade. As a Mexican, my expectations were high, and this spot absolutely delivered.

Great place. Super warm and friendly, delicious homemade sauces of varying spice levels, great margaritas, enchiladas, tacos!

It's fine! My kid loves it. The food is good. Basic southwestern fair. The Cheatin Vegan Nachos are the best, no I'm not vegan in neither is the dish. The bar is fun. Lotsa tequila great margaritas, the Smokey Joint is my favorite. The old place across the street had this vibe to it that didn't quite follow them to the new spot but it's still a good spot.

Sure! Here’s a polished Google review you can use for Viva Taqueria in Ithaca: ⸻ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We stopped in at Viva and tried the Macho Nachos—delicious! Generous, fresh toppings and great flavor. We added a side of guacamole, which was a perfect match. The service was friendly and quick, making the whole experience enjoyable. Would definitely come back!

The enchiladas were likely the best I have had in years — super tasty. Tacos were tasty but the soft tortillas did disintegrate such that they ended up better to eat with a fork and knife. That was the only negative. The draft beer selection was 7-8 options but the margarita selection was large. The service was a little slow the day that we were there, but the folks were all super friendly. I recommend this place but maybe avoid the soft tacos.