Viva Mercado’s Mexican Bar and Grill

Excellent service. Best Mexican food we’ve eaten. Our waiter was amazing.

I love this place, plus it’s close to home. The food is consistently fabulous, especially their tacos and fun. They are friendly, attentive and especially the bartender Lazaro. They serve great bean dip, ice cold beer on tap… seriously what else do you need! I highly recommend this place

Absolutely the nicest, fastest, best service. We had a large party and they seated us immediately and had food on the table within 30 minutes. Highly recommend the pork tamales and the super fresh guacamole.

I just happen to see the marquee on the corner when looking for Mexican food. Excellent customer service. Staff was friendly and consistently attentive. My only grope was the table salsa tasted like spaghetti sauce. (heavy tomato flavor) I was offered roasted jalapeño and onions just before the food came. My blended margarita was fabulous and they offer lunch pricing. Suitable for my 5 yr old too. Wish it were closer to Centennial Hills

Good mexican food in Hawaii is quite scarce so I’m always looking for good mexican food when traveling, Viva Mercado’s is one of those places I’ve been here a couple of times now and will surely be back whenever I’m in Vegas. The food is solid, portions are generous and the service is friendly and attentive… and of course, the margaritas hit the spot!
The things I’ve had and have sampled by sponging off of a friend’s plate…
Pollo en mole pablano which was delicious, the Mole sauce was dark, rich, and tasty.
Chimichango de pollo asado, had it with both the green and red sauce.
Pollo chile chipotle con crema, creamy and spicy sauce which was very tasty.
One of the things that I like and the reason that I always leave with leftovers is that besides offering complimentary tortilla chips and salsa and refried beans, they also start you off with some sauteed jalapenos and onions. It’s great to start off with a few chips and top it with some of the jalapenos and onions with a spoon of salsa… super satisfying to wash that down with a sip… I mean gulp, of margarita! They also include a cup of fideo soup if you order an entrée.
And if that wasn’t enough, at the end of the meal, we were brought some deep fried flour tortilla wedges that were sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with chocolate syrup, then topped with some whipped cream. A light and sweet way to end a meal when you’re already packed to gills with tasty food.
I’ll be looking forward to eating here again the next time I’m in town.

Took my boyfriend here for his birthday– and we loved it! Edgar was an awesome waiter and was always available/​checking up on us. He even celebrated my boyfriends birthday by brining out a hat, desert, and other employees to sing to him without having me to ask! Every single person in the restaurant was nice and had great customer service. They even accommodated our choice of tv– had to watch the NBA finals OKC vs WARRIORS.
Drinks: Happy hour is awesome! It’s 3−7p only on the bar, bar seating area, and outside patio. We had some yummy margaritas for $ 5 each.
Food: 5 star– very authentic! From the grilled onions that are served with the chip, the soup, to the 2 choice meat fajitas for two (we had shrimp and steak)! Very delicious!
Total meal: $ 51 plus a generous tip because we loved it so much!
Definitely will be back!

This place has the perfect décor and atmosphere for a Mexican restaurant but my carne Asada quesadilla was completely terrible, I could only finish one piece. I had such high hopes for this place but I can’t believe they messed up something as basic as a quesadilla.

It pains me to write this review, specially since we see how hard owner/​management works. It is actually my first review ever.
We have been coming here since they opened at this location. Really enjoy the service, the food and the margaritas.
Today was a completely different experience.
Service was not there at all from our server. Supporting staff was great, server could have cared less. He actually brought dessert while we were still eating our entrees. I know it’s complementary, but there is a correct way of doing things. If I would have been by myself, he wouldn’t have gotten more than ten percent tip.
Now for my food. These were hands down the worst carnitas I have ever eaten in my life. No, not exaggerating. For $ 18.95, not ever again! There couldn’t have been more than three ounces of dried, tough pork butt on my plate. My kid ordered the same and he hardly touched his.
Not that the server will care, sorry to say, you have lost a customer.

I have visited this restaurant with my boyfriend twice now. And we love it! The food, staff, and atmosphere is GREAT!
We’ve been seated quickly (once at the bar during happy hour!) and taken care of both times. Both times we’ve had Joey as our server/​bartender (I think that’s his name. I’m bad with names!) and he is FANTASTIC!
The prices are reasonable too, which is a plus for a budget Betty like myself!
The first time I visited I ordered the chicken enchiladas. And the second time I ordered their «street tacos»! I recommend both! So yummy and their strawberry daiquiris are pretty good too. (:

Awesome!!! And the service was excellent. I was so crushed when they closed the restaurant down, but when I heard that they were open for business again I was extremely excited! The new location is fresh and modern with the same great tasting food! The margarita was so good! They used Organic tequila!

This is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in Vegas !! We are from Texas and they have many items on the menu that remind us of the Tex-​Mex flavor !!! Wait staff has always been friendly and helpful with question about the menu…
So glad we discovered Viva Mercado’s

They have an awesome happy hour, with refreshing margaritas and some appetizers. Their tamarind margarita is tart and thirst-​quenching, so make sure to try that on your next visit. I can tell you that their regular menu is pricey, but their dishes are large enough to share (2 ppl), and they are very tasty.
Perhaps the best part about Viva Mercados is their staff. They are always happy, super friendly, and always willing to go the extra mile for you. Have a taste of a margarita? Sure!, keep your drinks and chips filled to brim? Absolutely.
Come visit this restaurant and buen provecho!

I was very unhappy, came with a group of my family.
Saw it had good ratings but I am very unhappy.
The waiter came and helped us it seemed fast, but then after we ordered it took a very long time. Once the food got here it had absolutely no flavor, all the food we got was terrible. The tacos were terrible. The soups were over salted.
We left most of our food. It was so bad.
very unhappy. Never recommending this place or coming here ever again.

After eating at celebrity chef restaurants and buffets for two days in a row, I needed a casual meal away from the strip. I found this place via Unilocal and absolutely loved it. From the service to the food and the ambience, everything was spot on. My husband and I shared the vegetarian fajitas and it was prefect.
It is by far the most flavorful vegetarian fajitas I have ever eaten. And veggie fajitas is my goto dish so I know when I eat a real good one. Their complimentary bean dip and the dessert are both very good. All in all this place totally deserves a 5 star rating.

I definitely loved the place. I stopped in for some
To Go items and had a margarita at the bar while waiting. The drink was grreeat and I was tipsy half way through :) Met some nice people at the bar and made new friends!
I ordered the 3 combo with chicken and fish tacos and a burrito; a steak quesadilla, chili con queso and a large side of guac. Everything was awesome. Portions are huge, so the 3 combo is perfect for 3 people. Steak quesadilla is pretty darn good but was insanely salty. Omg omg Omg. So much salt. I had to break it up with lots of beer at home…
Tacos were aight. Nothing really to die for but did the job. I had to give the grilled chicken from one of them to my dogs because they were losing their minds. Happy kids when they get human treats. Ah.
Burrito.l will have tomorrow and update this post.
The only thing that I was absolutely disappointed with and wish I could just smash against the wall is the FLAN. Completely curdled and a fricking mess of a dessert. Curdled, egg-​y tasting bullshit. Goddamn it. This is what I was looking forward to the most.
Side note: We had Sierra Nevada Otra Vez beer with dinner and it was pretty darn good.
Flan!!!

I wanted to try some Mexican food at a real restaurant with waiter service, so I chose Viva Mercado’s. I was very hungry, and I was ready to wolf down loads of food.
The moment we sat down, tortilla crisps, salsa, bean dip, as well as sauteed jalapeño with onion were served. The crisps were a little thick, but the salsa and bean dip were delicious. The sauteed jalapeño was cooked to a perfect texture, but didn’t have much flavour, aside from the spiciness itself.
The rice was relatively good, and it was not overcooked. The tamale I ate was the first I had ever eaten, so I cannot really judge it since I have no other experiences I can compare it to. However, I thought it had a good texture, and the corn flavour was evident. The fish taco was sadly mediocre; the fried fish lacked crunch, and the lettuce was a bit soggy. I was, however, a big fan of the tomatillo sauce on the taco.
The Pollo Ala Parrilla was delicious. The chicken breast was surprisingly juicy (considering it is chicken breast) and the garlic and citrus flavours were robust. It was a great piece of chicken.
The Chilaquiles were my favourite. The moment it was bit into, a hint of a tang of white vinegar (or some other sort of vinegar) hit, and the other flavours followed. It was a unique, simple, and easy-​to-​eat dish that I would love as a snack rather than dinner.
The service was fine. The staff seemed to be following some very firmly established operating procedures, and therefore was efficient (although not necessarily genuine).
I would definitely like to dine here again, for my first experience was very good, and there are so many options on the menu that I am very eager to try.

Excellent happy hour. Really good service. Super nice inside. Queso fondido is excellent.

I’ve been to Viva Mercados about 5 or 6 times. It is a great Mexican restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. I ate here for Valentine’s Day. This is a solid 4 ½ star rating. I only rate 5 stars on flawless experiences.
The chips and salsa are good and they also serve some bean dip for the chips. It a took a little longer than anticipated to get my beer order.
On this occasion, I ate the Carne Asada. It could have used a little more flavor but in their defense, they also offer different versions of the Carne Asada with different flavor combinations. I went with the traditional.
I’m very picky when it comes to Mexican food, so a 4 ½ star rating means this place is legit. The service is above average. You can’t go wrong here.

Viva Mercado’s is an upscale Mexican restaurant that places incredible value on customer service and satisfaction, while also providing high quality food that pleases every time. I frequent Viva every few months and always leave with a smile on my face. Their menu is extensive and sometimes overwhelming, yet never disappoints. I have tried almost all of the Platillos De Pollo and I always seems to be finding my «new favorite». I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone and encourage all to try it out when in the mood for a night out in style and comfort.

Great food, atmosphere, and service! If you love Mexican food, then come try it out. It’s worth the drive from the strip.

This has been a family favorite for 20 years. I love their summerlin-​adjacent location. It’s so convenient, parking is easy, and the movie theater is right there. The food here is authentic, fresh, and delicious. The service is friendly and efficient. The bar area is casual with a nice selection of Mexican draft beer and delicious margaritas.

I love Mexican food, specially Mole Chicken. I’m glad that I had a Mexican guy that recommended me this restaurant because we really enjoyed! It’s really delicious and enough food, perhaps you may share a plate. I had mine for dinner and I saved half of it for the next lunch.

We love this place!!!
The menu is huge so of course we wanted to try everything. We had the sizzling chicken and steak fajitas. The other couple we were with ordered the chicken mole and a chile relleno. The service was perfect. The portions are huge. Loved the décor also. It’s much larger inside than it looks. This place is family owed. The owner Bobby, has made this his lifetime commitment to give great food and service, the way it use to be in Las Vegas. He is always there overseeing it personally. Ask to meet him, he is amazing! The margaritas on the rocks were great. The place was very clean also. The servers were dressed to impress. We choose to support a local place instead of a chain.
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I swear… Each and every time I come here the food gets better and better. Maybe it the margaritas getting stronger and stronger. Whatever it is they are doing it right. Today I had the Pazole soup. It was very tasty. We has a large party of 12 and they were still on top of the service and all the food came out hot. I always recommend this place for the best Mexican food in Vegas. If you haven’t tried it yet, make sure you do!
Long Live Marcados!

Lucked out and got here between the waves of the Friday date night crowd so we didn’t wait long. It’s much larger inside than we expected, but still only a couple small tables were open. There’s a bar on the left of the dining area, separated by a subtle divider and walkway. The staff were friendly, busy busy bees.
Chips, spiced-​right salsa and warm refried beans were set out as soon as we were seated. Grilled onions and Serrano peppers were added later. We asked our server, Tony, about Mexican beers on draft and he recommended Victoria, which he described as smooth. It was a good cerveza that both BF and I enjoyed. Viva has an extensive menu, including pages of platillos combinations grouped by fish or seafood and meat or poultry. These came with the typical fideo soup, rice, and refried beans.
BF tried the machaca con huevos with steak, served in his choice of corn tortillas. He was very pleased with the flavor and portion. I decided to try the sizzling, flambé of carne asada borracha which had tequila and citrus notes. Everybody always watches as a sizzling dish is brought to the table. But it was so much more exciting to watch than to eat as, for me, it had too much of a barbeque type of flavor with way too many onions. Still on a fiery flambé kick, we finished with the dessert of platanos (their bananas foster dish), which was a perfect way to end our date night meal.
Speaking of date night, this is a good location for a dinner-​and-​movies night, with the Regal Cinemas a short stroll away in the northwest corner.

You know what sucks? when the bus boys are better than your server :(
Came here last night off the suggestion of Unilocal (so I blame all you 5 star-​ers) and was hoping for some half decent Mexican food in Summerlin (yes my expectations were already simmering low).
I ordered pibil which I do not eat often so when it arrived I was half wondering if I got the right thing. I powered through the meal, dry pork loin (which is the worst) and my mom got chicken fajitas. Her’s came as a burrito because the menu is so confusing she thought she ordered a sizzling fajita but it was chicken cooked fajita style in a burrito (who comes up with such sadistic things?)
I wrangled a menu and realized the server gave me the item above pibil, fine, honest mistake, they took almost $ 9 off of a $ 18.99 meal (yes that’s up there and for $ 19, I would have expected my mistake food to have tasted good too). I tipped them back the $ 9 and we left.
Then today I found out they gave my mom PORK or who knows what meat. 2 wrong orders in 1 party is not acceptable. I would not have tipped and been so understanding if my mom would have told me. UUUUUgh why did she have to wait until I tried it first to let me know (the mom paradox) Anywho the bus boys were amazing and came to our table waaaay more than our server and I’m glad I found out now about the second mix up because I would still be there screaming about a $ 50 ++ meal where the only things right were the bean dip and chips.

This place has 10 star service not 5. They are on top of there game here. Good was also amazing and on point!

So good! Loved the service and you get a lot for what you pay. I had the guacamole tacos with rice and beans. So tasty!!! Highly recommend.

Great service, amazing food, loved their frozen margarita. Definitely recommend it !!! I had the asaba taco salad which was amazing. They gave me the option of replacing rice and beans with steams vegetables. Loved it !!

Poor service and average cuisine. I’ve had much cheaper Mexican cuisine that was much more flavorful, enticing and magical. Cheese enchilada wasn’t anything to dance over, and Mom wasn’t wowed by her order of a chicken enchilada combo either. She too has eaten a vast array of Mexican food and was not at all impressed with this experience. We’ve had much cheaper and much heartier, with far more attentive service. In both Nevada and California.
Waiter vanished shortly after we were seated and caught us right before we were about to walk out, but we were disappointed in being left alone far too long. Mom tipped. I wouldn’t have. While the food was just okay, the service was the fatal flaw.

The service was a little slow, but the food more than made up for that. All six of my family got something different, passed tastes around, and we couldn’t finish everything!

Always Great Service, Friendly atmosphere, waiters and bus person call you My Friend!
Great Chips and salsa, grilled onions and chiles and of course the soap is the best!

5 stars for living up to the 4.5 star Unilocal rating! This place is close to home so we finally stepped out of our norm and tried it. Totally satisfied. I had the carne asada chimichanga. One word, awesome! My husband had the carnitas plate, the carnitas was in slices (versus shredded like we are used to) so we were skeptical, but it was so moist & tender and not greasy at all. We will definitely be back for every Mexican craving we have lol. Only suggestion would be to add «baños» to the bathroom sign to top off the good Mexican vibes!

Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen, so I’m not usually looking forward to eating Mexican food, but a friend had recommended Viva Mercado and it worked out Saturday night that we could head over there while in Vegas for the weekend. I AM SO GLAD WE DID!
It was Saturday and there were a few parties ahead of us so the wait was to be about 30 minutes. The place was packed. Luckily, about 20 minutes in, a man asked if we’d like to sit at a bar table. Why, yes I would! So we headed into the bar area and I’m glad we did. My biggest disappointment is I threw away my receipt somehow between yesterday and today and I cannot remember our server’s name. This is important because our service was outstanding. Between our main server and the bussers assisting him, I felt like I was in a fancy five star restaurant. My iced tea was kept full at all times, chips and accompaniments were kept full and empty dishes whisked away. When we first sat down our server brought us chips and salsa and a small bowl of beans — I don’t eat them, but my husband was loving beans to dip his chips in! Then he asked if we like spicy food, we said we did. he brought out a plate of freshly roasted jalapenos on a bed of grilled onions. WHAT? This never happens! They were tasty and while spicy not too hot for me!
The menu is HUGE (too big!!!) but I finally narrowed it down to the tomatillo carnitas enchiladas. I asked for my beans on the side so the husband could have them and they brought a massive plate of beans «on the side»! My husband ordered steak machaca and eggs. Both dishes ordered were a great size and along with all the chips and salsa, there was NO WAY we could eat it all. I had mentioned to the husband that I thought it looked a little pricey for mexican food, but for what you get, it’s an awesome deal. We weren’t drinking, so we only paid for our food and for both meals came out to about $ 34 before tip. Oh, after we had boxed up half of our food to take home for breakfast, our waiter brought us crispy tortillas with cinnamon sugar and whipped cream to finish up with!
I know this sounds crazy, but this was one of the finest dining experiences I’ve had in Las Vegas and I’m there a lot and I like to eat good food. I cannot imagine how there are negative reviews for Viva Mercado, because my experience was top notch.
The final kicker, I ate my leftovers for breakfast, MICROWAVED. I’m a food snob and picky and I never eat leftovers unless it’s like pasta or something simple, but this enchilada was so damned good, I wished I’d had more of them the next day. Oh, we WILL be back. You should go there.

We found this place accidentally when we were grabbing pies from Coldstones. Boy are we glad we did. The service is OUTSTANDING! Luis was our server and let me tell you, we will always ask for him. He was nice, attentive, fast, friendly and an absolute joy. The rest of the staff was amazing as well. The drinks were fantastic and hit the spot. The food? OMG! Best mexican food we’ve had in a while. The entire experience was phenomenal and we will be back. I think we found our new spot. Thank you Luis and all your amazing staff. You guys ROCK!!!

We came here for a late lunch and were very pleased with our food and the service. I had been to their old location a few times but somehow had always overlooked the new place tucked in the corner of Village Square even though I’m here for movies often.
We were seated promptly, brought our iced teas, and given plenty of time to look over the lunch menu. We were also brought chips and salsa and refried beans. The salsa was very good with a very nice tang to it.
My wife ordered the pollo ala Mexicana and I ordered thew chicharrones with nopales. Both dishes were very good. Each was served with refried beans and a small salad. I wish the nopales were fresh but they were pickled and mixed in with the chicharrones.
We were looking at the dessert menu when a server brought us some fried tortillas dipped in cinnamon and sugar with a dollop of whipped cream and cherry and some chocolate syrup. There was no need to order dessert. This was just the small kind of ending we were looking for.
Service was excellent! Our iced teas never wanted for refills and the food is good. I like the layout of the restaurant and it’s larger than it appears from the outside. There’s a small patio dining area to make of use of now that it’s getting cooler and we’ll have to come back. Viva Mercado’s is close to being a 4 star place. I hope to up the rating after another visit.

This place was super interesting. I was used to the location on rainbow but they moved this location!
Do. Not come here if you’re short on time. It took me about 3 hours to eat here LOL. When we first came in our server was attentive and served our needs and even hooked it up with our margaritas. After 1.5 hours he was no where to be found so we could place our actual order and grab the bill! Everything is a bit overpriced for Mexican food but the portions are freaking enormous!!! They also give you free chips, salsa, and bean dip which ruined my meal LOL but I got to take home a massive burrito to eat for the next two days! Overall I’ll be back!

The food never disappoints; Neither does the service!
We didn’t have Luis as our server this time, but he saw us, recognized us, and said hi!
Definitely a testament to the awesome server he truly is!
My husband gets the carne asada each and every time we come here.
I have branched out to other things on other visits, but I usually stick to my favorite: seafood chile rellano, as well. It is impeccable!
Well done, Viva Mercado.
We are regulars and we love this place.

I haven’t enjoyed a meal this much in a long time. I’d been to Viva Mercado’s once before, when it shared a parking lot with Walmart on Charleston and Decatur (or maybe it was somewhere else). It was our friends’ favorite Mexican, and we liked it. Maybe it was the location, but we never went back.
Fast forward more than a few years, and this new incarnation, in a reincarnated shopping center with bunch of trendy restaurants, is a winner. From the service to the ambience to the food, we couldn’t have been more pleased.
Our waiter, who I think was named Alfredo, was exceptional. He recommended the sauce (Costeña) for my chicken, and it was spot on — rated 5 (out of 10) on their heat scale, and just the right amount of spice for me. Like all the dinner plates, it came with a cup of tasty fideos soup, refried beans, rice, and some salad. The chicken was so astoundingly good that when I took home half the dinner and couldn’t have it the next night (due to a «previous commitment»), I was actually craving it! I did manage to scarf it down the following night.
My husband had the Tilapia Salad and that, too, was terrific. He didn’t bring home any leftovers, but not because it was a small portion.
Sangria was supposed to have a «crown of brandy», but I didn’t taste any. I think the crown needs a few more jewels. It’s not sweet, which might be off-​putting to some, but I was glad it wasn’t syrupy. While nicely decorated with an orange slice and a couple of pineapple slices, there wasn’t any fruit in the drink. The chips weren’t overly salty, and we enjoyed the bean dip.
Our waiter gifted us with buñuelos for dessert. Normally, I’d never order them, but who could resist the pretty, cracker-​like triangles, drizzled with chocolate syrup and a dab of whipped cream, placed in front of us and crying out «Eat Me!» We sure couldn’t!
Since moving to Vegas a decade ago, Mexican food hasn’t been high on our list of go-​to places, but our recent first visit to Frank & Fina’s, and now Viva Mercado, has upped the ante. I can’t wait to go back!

Surprisingly good HH place: 3−6PM daily, with cheap drinks (including a large $ 4 glass of sangria!) and multiple $ 5 food specials. Combine both and add in their free chips, salsa, bean dip, and grilled peppers/​onions, and you’ve got a large meal for under $ 10.
Sangria isn’t as fruity as I like– seemed like the fruit was added for presentation but not present in flavor. Chips weren’t too oily, tasted fresh with a light sprinkle of salt. Salsa and bean dip were decent. Tried the fish tacos on the specials menu, one of the healthier options on corn tortillas with grilled fish instead of traditional fried. Filling portion, great price.
Décor is nicer than the exterior led me to expect, bartender was a really nice guy. You could spend a week hitting all the HH places in this plaza alone but this is one I might actually return for. 3.5 stars, rounding down until I try more of the menu.