It was nearing lunch hour and we considered Mexican food, intending to drive a few miles distance…read moreto another restaurant but chose to go here, across the street. We had not dined here in years, maybe as many as six or seven, primarily due to not wanting to fight traffic on Woodruff Road. We easily got here and chose a nice outdoor dining table, which surprisingly had little to no traffic noise and was quite pleasant. The standard salsa was slightly tangy and spicy with a front of the mouth heat, so i asked for the hotter version, thicker and more back of the throat, creeper heat. Mixing them is the move. The tacos tinga are stuffed full of tinga shredded chicken, two is enough, with creme fresh on top and served with double tortillas in a rack. I chose corn but flour tortillas are an option. These were good, juicy and flavorful. I would say a seven of ten, not overly a taste explosion but just a hint. The refried beans were a mix of refried puréed and whole beans and they were a ten of ten for flavor and texture. My wife enjoyed the chicken taco salad, chicken was tender and overall deemed "good" but not her favorite in town, yet still a repeatable option when nearby. We were immediately seated and served and our server was attentive through our meal. The table was very wobbly when seated, i fixed it, but the server noted my meddling with this and brought over napkins to help out, which was nice. The restaurant is clean and more upscale Mexican as a hacienda rather than the sometimes caricature Mexican decor of other places. In general, why did we wait so long to come back here? Probably because now I am retired and not in a hurry to get anywhere, so chilling at a hacienda for lunch is nice.

We love the food, it's delicious. They offer gluten free…read more But every time I ask for gluten free options, it's VERY CLEARLY a massive inconvenience to whatever waiter I'm talking to. I try so hard to never be demanding or unkind--I already hate having to be different. It's not a fad, it's celiac, I have no choice. It's extremely embarrassing and downright rude to be treated this way for simply asking a question. So if you're gluten free, they have great options, but it's very clear they do not like serving those with allergies.

Great food for the price! The staff is friendly, attentive, and always quick to help. I've tried…read morethe fajitas, burritos, and tacos, and they've all been excellent choices. There are plenty of good options on the menu, and I would definitely recommend giving most of them a try. Overall, a great spot for good food and friendly service!

I have heard many great things about this restaurant. They are all true. The service is excellent…read more The chips and salsa were on the table before we were seated. All of the staff are friendly and help each other. The food we ordered was fresh and hot. Large portions, we took some home. Great place will be back Nice and clean.

There were a lot of options! Very authentic and quick…read moreservice. The drinks were strong too

My husband and I just got back from a trip to Mexico and we didn't quite get our taco fix, this…read moreplace definitely hit the spot. Great service, very affordable, delicious and authentic tacos. I'm picky about my margaritas and those were fantastic as well, just the right amount of sweet and salty. We will be making this a staple for Mexican spots around town!

We tried Viva Villa for a late lunch. Their vegetarian…read moreoptions were good. The guacamole and salsa and chips were fresh and very tasty. The restaurant was not busy Saturday afternoon .The service was outstanding. Alejandro was attentive and very helpful in going over the menu. I would recommend this restaurant and will go back the next time we are in Greenville.

Viva Villa is a Mexican eatery/bar located on South Main St in downtown Greenville adjacent to…read moreFluor Field. The interiors are colorfully decorated with plenty of indoor or bar area seating, and limited patio seating out front. I liked that their menu had cheaper options for food for those not looking to eat a full meal, which makes it ideal for visiting either before or after a game at the adjacent ballpark. Meals start off with complimentary chips and salsa, which is always appreciated while waiting for meals to be prepared. I went with 2 chicken quesadillas (one with grilled chicken and one with shredded chicken). I found both to be extremely flavorful, with high quality tortilla shell and wonderfully delicious cheese that hit all the right notes with me. Service was extremely quick and friendly as well. I wouldn't hesitate to return and would gladly recommend Viva Villa to others looking for good Mexican food in Greenville.

I love this place! The food is greasy, but for some reason, I love it! lol Great tacos and chori…read morepollo!

Nice menu with plenty of choices for every body. The pork carnitas were large portion and excellent…read moreprepared and very flavorful. Chips and salsa were good with the right amount of heat in the salsa. Service was very good, timing of the waiter was spot on, he was attentive and didn't let let me run out of beverage and would check back periodically to make sure I was in need of anything during my meal Definitely a place I will return to

This is alright. It's definitely novel for a Mexican joint but it's an unwanted novelty. No…read morecomplementary chips, mid portions. Salsa was flat. Place was pretty packed all things considered. Tables were clean. But the experience was just mid. The torta and burrito felt understaffed. Idk, I wouldn't go back.

Not your typical Mexican restaurant. You'll order when you walk in and will be assigned a table by…read morethe staff after that. Everyone is super friendly! Chips and salsa are not complimentary, but you do get these cute little wagon wheel looking chips called duros. They're like puffed air and remind me of pork rinds but not as crunchy and probably made from flour. The drinks are all delicious and strong. The margaritas are small but watch out, they'll sneak up on you! Lots of options. They specialize in tequila and mezcal with flights as an option. The bar is the spot to be; bartenders are friendly and they have small TVs to watch whatever sports are in season. The atmosphere is a little lacking in my opinion, but it's all about the food. Food is delicious and the portions are larger than expected. We got the chips and queso, Heidi's Flautas, soup of the day, and the Birria Egg Rolls. Too much food for 2 people so we took some home. Location is in a strip mall; parking is tight and can be a challenge. We won't let that stop us though! We will be back for those delicious Birria Egg Rolls and margaritas!

Authentic dishes and great flavors. Tortas were A-mazing. Hard to try other menus items, but I will…read moresoon. Will stop in again asap!

We were in the area and stopped in for a quick bite. These sandwiches are huge and they are full of…read moreall kinds of great stuff like red steak, fresh vegetables, Oaxaca cheese. Service counter was quick and food was made fresh. A perfect little spot filled with festive colors and photos of famous Mexican artists. I got La Mera which is full of Breaded Steak, Hot dog.and head cheese. J got the La Michoacana with fried pork and Mexican cheese. Both sandwiches were filled and overflowing, both of us could only eat half... the rest will be a helluva lunch tomorrow. Come try Las Meras Tortas, they are amazing!

What a great find for Latin food! The mofongos were delicious--very close to the ones I had in…read morePuerto Rico. The only thing I'd change is using fresh-caught shrimp to give it more of that seaside flavor. The whole red snapper with coconut sauce was also full of flavor. We really enjoyed the mango and guava juices, and the tres leches dessert was amazing! Definitely a highlight of the meal. Other things we liked: the decor was nice, our waitress was a friendly young lady who made the experience pleasant, and the restroom was very clean. Overall, a solid spot for tasty Latin dishes and a comfortable atmosphere.

What a surprise! We were expecting a bit of Latin in the strip mall off Woodruff and got A LOT of…read moreit. I had glanced at the menu on the way there but didn't realize how extensive it was. Our waiter was a superstar- in talking with him he shared he was from Ecuador and made suggestions for our lunch choice. We started with the beef and chicken empanadas- very good- and an order of maduros- ripe plantains. We should have stopped there because I was almost full at that point. For our entrees we chose shrimp mofongo- which we really see in small cities being that it is the national dish of Puerto Rico- and the paella for one. Both were wonderful. I would argue that the size of the paella should be be renamed as a lid of a trashcan serving. It was giant and we barely put a dent in it before asking for a to go box. I highly recommend this spot!

I love this place. The chips are the best. So thin and fresh The fahjaita chicken is the best…read more I always get tacos with this filing. The service has always been good. My husband loves the burritos They have different sauces.

This is a great place for a fantastic dinner and friendly service. The food is fresh and quick. Our…read moreserver offered us a salsa flight to taste all of the options for salsa toppings. We declined this time but will definitely take them up on it on our next visit. We were pressed for time but we will be back.

Tasty tacos. Friendly & fast service. Amazing location just off Main Street with a view of the…read morebeautiful river and peace center. There's a parking lot right behind the restaurant, but if you're able a stroll down Main Street is always nice before or after a good meal. Take the sites of downtown or catch some live music. This, the original Papi's restaurant, is perfectly located. Along with your meal, you can take a stroll along the river, check out some art along Artist Row or take in some live music at Blues Boulevard Jazz. And if you plan ahead, you can catch a show at the Peace Center.

We sat outside overlooking the river and tried a couple of beef tacos with proper corn tortillas…read more There was plenty of seating inside, but the music was much too loud for us. Service was very good, beef tacos were passable. We will not be back.