It's my first time at Viva be bowl'd and I am definitely coming back. Maria was so kind. The staff was amazing. She took her time with my bowl. She made conversation. It felt like I was going home. Everything is delicious fresh well made, and everyone was very thoughtful. I will definitely be going back. I am definitely A Viva Be bowl'd fan. - Esperanza ! read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Agua Fresca - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Wow. What a yummy and filling bowl! The ceviche was DELICIOUS and so refreshing. Go over and get some yummy healthy food. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Ceviche Bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Who would've thought that you can find some amazingly tasty and healthy protein bowls in Fresno? Truth be told, this is a major agriculture city with fresh fruits and vegetables that are growing in all of the surrounding areas. This gave me the opportunity to check out "Viva! Be Bowl'd". Located in a large outdoor strip mall and at the intersection of N. Cedar Blvd. and Herndon Ave., this place has been serving up some delicious bowls dating back to late-2019. Since I was passing through town (from Sacramento to Los Angeles), I figure why not fill myself up with a hearty and filling bowl with a nice healthy protein bowl to get me through the evening. I arrived here during the evening of Friday 10/11/2024 at around 6:20pm. Parking can be quite hectic as this area accommodates many different eateries and businesses. I do want to point out that this place is ONLY opened during the week; Monday through Friday from 10:30am-7pm while being closed on weekends. Upon entering, the interior layout is quite spacious as it has a somewhat rectangular shaped setup complete with wooden tables, pub-styled chairs, and laminated brick flooring. You will also see two digital menu boards that display all of the customizable options as well as a fancy paper menu that lists their signature bows, tacos, and salads. I wish more places like this existed as many people are watching their calories, carbs, and sodium. Therefore, I chose the "Create-Your-Own Bowl" (in a small size) priced at a very reasonable $12.99 + tax. As for my base, I went with black beans and Romaine lettuce while choosing grilled chicken for my protein. As for my five toppings, I went with avocados, cilantro, charred corn, edamame beans, and feta cheese. I added onion whisps as my crunch and finished this bowl with creamy cilantro sauce. I will say that a small size of this is very well-proportioned. As for the flavor, this absolutely hit the spot in every way possible. There was an abundance of chicken while they did not skimp on all the other toppings. This filled me up throughout the rest of the evening and until my bedtime (which was around 11:30am). All in all, "Viva! Be Bowl'd" is the real deal and a very pleasant surprise. The employees were all in a very positive and upbeat mood while the entire facility was very clean, open, and inviting. The only downfall is that they are not open on weekends but being a small, family-owned and operated business, I understand that can be a challenge. Plus props for giving their employees weekends off! Great service, delicious food, and very reasonable prices. My rating, a unanimous five stars. read more

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been here a few times now and i can't recommend it enough! it's surrounded by other restaurants and businesses but there's never issues for me finding parking and a good spot to eat, and the service is super quick if you're looking to order and dip! my go-to is the chicken teppanyaki bowl... it's seriously just excellent. filled with tons of toppings and protein, perfectly for lunch and leftovers. i also tried their decently new acai bowls, super solid! not a huge serving but loaded with acai which is always a plus. it's become my favorite workday lunch spot when i feel like treating myself. highly recommend! read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Acai Bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

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This place is incredi-BOWL!!! Considering Chipotle has been skimping on their protein and fillings for a lot of people, this place would never do you dirty like that. Bowls are filled to the brim and they're even better than Chipotle! I've always ordered online so I can't speak on the in-person experience. The online ordering process is super simple. Food is always ready at the estimated time! Though I've never ordered in person... when I do go in, the workers are always so friendly! Super fresh and yummy ingredients that make for great bowls! You can obviously build your own bowl but they have tons of signature bowls! As of late, I've gotten the ceviche bowl - which is great for a filling but light lunch! I've come here multiple times and would definitely come again. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Ceviche Bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Wow! Maria tempted me a bowl and I bought three! Delicious, fresh and healthy! Maria is wonderful- I'll be back soon!!! read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

This has become one of my favorite go to lunch spots. The food is delicious and tastes fresh every time. The employees are also so kind and have a cheerful attitude that makes it a lovely experience to come get food here. highly recommend this spot to anyone!! read more

Great customer service & the food is so good!!! Today I tried their kids bowl & I sampled the pozole and OMG!! I am coming back for that as well!! read more

Appreciated the fresh food choices when creating your own bowl! Generous bowl, good value. I got The Vegetarian Bowl, subbed brown rice & black beans for romaine. Quick service, line went fast! Clean, modern dining room. Will definitely come here again! read more

This place hit the spot with filling the belly! Amazing taste and the portion size was enough for two. The service was a bit lacking only because my friends and went for a Sunday lunch and there was only 1 person to fill the orders. The atmosphere was very inviting. Most definitely a must try. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Protein bowl with extra green chile sauce and a lime and cucumber Agua fresca - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Fresh eye catching ingredients quickly prepared for a delicious dinner with family. Friendly & helpful staff served us with smiles and we had our pick of tables. We will be back! read more

First time here and the ceviche bowl was delicious, refreshing and filling. The service was good, overall recommend. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Ceviche Bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

The girl who helped was very nice and very helpful it was my first time and she did a nice job making me feel comfortabl, her name was Jazelle If I remember correctly. read more

Food is consistently good service is on point use cash to keep cost down. If you earn here hold a table when you find one! This place hets busy during lunch time! Support your local community don't give into the corporation trying to make us sick getting rich off that garbage! read more

The food was delicious, everything tasted incredibly fresh and clean. The steak was full of flavor with absolutely no fatty pieces. Daisy was so kind and helpful; it was my first time and her recommendations were spot-on. Maria also checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed. Amazing service and great food, we'll definitely be back! read more

This place is a fan favorite for my office mate and I. We come a couple times a month and are always very satisfied. Overall, food, service and atmosphere, this is the spot to get your lunch! These ladies be up in here whipping up some magic between their bowls, tacos and PASOLE!!!! My mouth is watering writing this review, just waiting for them to open up in another 10 minutes. haha. read more

My FAVORITE bowls in Fresno! No other place does it like them. You pay chipotle prices for a bowl that is filled to the brim and packed with dense flavors and fresh ingredients. I usually order online so there's not much to comment on dining in, but the place usually has plenty of seating and the food is made in a timely manner. The few interactions I've had with the staff show that they are super friendly as well. Usually I build my bowl, but I don't see how you can go wrong with any of their house specials. For anyone who cares, my order is white rice, steak bites, lettuce, sunomuno, charred corn, matadors, pico de galla, salsa verde, tortilla twist, and honey siracha. SO GOOD. Always in the mood for this place when I want something filling but don't want to feel heavy. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Custom Bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

I loved it!! I just tried this place for the first time because I was looking for a nice salad/bowl option I could get quickly. The two ladies working (I found out later that one was the owner) were so incredibly welcoming and helpful, more so than I can think of any other place I have been. Loved the decor and the delicious food! Great food and great service! read more

I love this place! Ingredients are fresh and packed full of flavor. There's nothing like it in town. I've had 2 of the bowl's and have never been disappointed. Mexcellent and Ceviche are phenomenal, highly recommended. They do a good job! read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Ceviche - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Everything was wonderful about this place, from the food, to the people working here! Better than Chipotle!

Place is elite. So fresh and so good. 10/10. Bye bye chipotle. Do yourself the favor and viva!

It was our first time in and our salads were delicious! We will definitely be returning

I am on a bowl kick lately. I love to get them for lunch or dinner. I tried this place. It is next door to Casa Corona on Cedar and Herndon. In fact, the owner of Casa opened this restaurant. I love the variety of bowls that you can choose from build your own. I chose the Mexcellent Bowl. It is served with white rice, black beans, grilled chicken, pico de Gallo, charred corn, cilantro, mashed avocados. It also comes with tortilla twists and a creamy cilantro dressing. I loved it. It was perfect amount for dinner not to overwhelming and flavors were great. The place itself is a cute little walk in with tables to eat or you can take out. The staff is great as they acknowledge you as soon as you walk in the door and you don't really have to wait that long for your order. Can't wait not go back and try the other items! read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Food was great! Entire place was clean! The Mexcellent is a great choice! Recommend to all, service is also amazing. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Inside! - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Maria was extremely helpful and super nice. They cater to anyone's preferences and are generous with their portions for a great price. The environment and ambiance is super relaxed and pleasurable. The quality of food is 10/10 which is why every time I am in the area I always come grab lunch/dinner here. read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Spicy buddha bowl extra chicken/hella nutella açai bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California

Just tried their chicken posole and it was absolutely amazing! The broth was rich and flavorful, the chicken was tender, and the hominy had the perfect texture. Every bite felt warm and comforting, like a homemade meal made with care. The seasoning was spot-on, bold but perfectly balanced. I would 100% order it again. Highly recommend! read more

I've never been here and did not know what to expect when ordering my açaí bowl. I was told to have a seat and my order would come out. Then multiple people in line behind me left with their orders. After waiting for fifteen minutes I went back to the counter where the girl was making an order for another customer. It turns out she forgot to make my açaí bowl. The food was fine but not worth being forgotten. When my order was finally brought out to me, they forgot the cookie I ordered. read more

Great and tasty food selection. We appreciated the range of vegan and gluten free options as well. Serve was efficient and super friendly. Thank you! read more

I cannot say enough great things about this place. The staff is always friendly and attentive. The vibes are top notch and the food is amazing!! My colleagues and I come here all the time and never leave disappointed! read more

I am always a fan of warm protein on top of salads. I was pleasantly surprised to find this place with fresh cooked meats and toppings. It's like a poke healthy spot but for salads and bowls. Service was quick. They even sale chips and salsa. I ordered the chicken and steak salad with garlic dressing. I enjoyed it every bit. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

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Everything was absolutely amazing!!!!! From the customer service to the food, it was the perfect lunch spot. We ordered a few different items from the Nutella acai bowl (sooo good) to the protein bowl (phenomenal!) and the spicy Buddha (full of flavor). The aguas Frescas were SOOOOO GOOD! We're visiting and wish we had one back home (2 hours away). Now the cookies... must try!!!!! Definitely coming back to Fresno just to enjoy this again! read more

Food was fresh and just what I ordered! Salad was tasty and service was great! Looking forward to coming back!

Everything from the time we walked in was excellent. The greeting the food the vibe. We were more than happy with our order. We had two signature bowls and they were amazing! Everything g in each bowl was bursting with flavor we could not get enough. The bowls are huge with plenty of toppings. The rice here is cooked to perfection! This place is my new fave! We loved it! Well done!!! read more

Viva! Be Bowl'd - Signature Perfecto Protein Bowl - New American Near Me - Fresno, California