this place is everything I'd want in a burrito joint. every ingredient is well cooked and super flavorful, it's all diced up and fits nicely in a burrito and the hot sauces simply never miss. I work around the corner from viva and make a point to come at least once a week. the staff is super friendly, it's easygoing to eat there (v casual) or takeout and it's not a chain (that i know of)! If you're in the area and are craving a burrito, you gotta hit this place. read more

Viva Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

While visiting Boston during World Cup madness, this was a calm, satisfying place to stumble upon away from the watch parties. Good vegetarian options, cooked to order in an open kitchen, which was spotlessly clean. We had a veggie burrito, fajita burrito and chips and guacamole. Everything tasted so fresh and flavorful. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The bathroom was kind of a funny adventure to get to in the back room but was very clean. It's a humble, clean, cozy place with good food! read more

We stopped here for lunch and the food was fantastic. There was a bit of a line but once we got our food we were very impressed. Everything tasted so fresh and we got a cheese quesadilla, veggie fajita wrap, and rice and bean burrito and everything was soooo good. I def recommend this establishment for Mexican food. read more

Pretty much the best burrito for the best price in town! I'm from Los Angeles so that's saying something. I only go here when I'm visiting Boston (aka it's a stop I have to make every time). They recently moved locations but that's how much I love them, I will literally follow them everywhere. The only place I go in the area. Ingredients are fresh, service is quick, choices are plenty. Diverse crowd. SO is a picky eater but no complaints here! Environment is clean and well lit, supplies are well stocked. They DO NOT skimp on the filling especially the protein. Sometimes there's a line but it moves quickly. You will often see regulars here chatting with the staff/owner. Come here!! read more

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Viva Burrito has moved! And I've finally checked it out post move! The new space is pretty and bright with big windows. It has a very different atmosphere than the old space. (though I liked sitting in the old space too) They've cut down their menu a bit - but the burritos are still delicious! I don't think they are serving booze anymore, but they are still well situated to be a fantastic lunch spot. read more

This spot offers all the great options for Mexican food AND booze! They have a pretty vast menu with many of the fan favorites of Mexican cuisines. The steak burrito bowl was tasty and fresh. I could have doubled up my option, but I also got the nachos that worked out well. The beef nachos were loaded and good portion. It was finger licking good and couldn't get enough! They also offer alcohol here with beer, sangria and some other drink creations. Plenty room for indoor dining. read more

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Went here for a quick lunch with a buddy of mine, I got a steak burrito and it was a good burrito! Nothing wrong with the place, workers did their job, store was clean, and the prices were on par. Easy place to grab some food for lunch, will definitely go back again! read more

Great food. Very fresh. Good portions. Lots of options. Well priced. Clean. Friendly. Will definitely come again

Food is awesome and very fresh. You can tell simply from appearance that they use fresh and high quality ingredients, and the taste confirms it. The steak is my favorite, tender, flavorful, and quality cuts (only place I've yet to find a random fatty piece even once). There are a bunch of burrito places in the area, Sabroso was my go-to, but Viva has won me over. Stars of the show are the steak and rice imo. The rating here does not do it justice. read more

I ordered a steak burrito with sour cream, it came out to 13 dollars. It was really good to be honest, the guys serving me didnt seem like he wanted to be there but he didnt give me a bad attitude or anything so its not the biggest of deals but thats the reason its not getting 5 stars. The environment isnt too bright or welcoming either but I would go again bc the food quality was good and it wasnt a million bucks. Nice and quick :) read more

Viva Burrito - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Looked clean so tried them out - huge burrito is the standard size. I didn't care for tortillla wrap as much - but it really is about the contents which were plentiful and not overloaded with rice. Guacamole was very good - not cheapened with sour cream and good amount of tomato mixed in. Polite service. read more

The flavor is so good! The burritos and quesadillas are fully packed. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture, but take my word it was delicious. I went by the other day to get a burrito bowl and they looked closed I hope this is temporary read more

under eight dollars including tax for a veggie burrito with guacamole. Oh by the way, it was one of the best I've ever had. Roasted peppers, rice, beans, the real deal! I will say the woman in there does not speak great English, and getting the correct bathroom code from her was brutal, A terrible neighborhood for parking and traffic, but outstanding burritos, and I have to guess most everything else will be good too. read more

Viva Burrito - Veggie burrito with guacamole, insanely great - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It's a burrito joint, but not as you know it. Sure, they have the usual traditional ones with chicken or steak or pork and rice and beans and salsa. Or you can wander a little further down the menu for a lamb and spinach or barbecue pork or artichoke and spinach. How about red snapper or scallops and salmon? So with an eye for something different, today's lunch was the chicken curry burrito. A spicy curry sauce with plenty of chicken but not wet at all. Easy to eat and not drippy, it was very flavorful. There's also a salsa bar with mild to hot salsas. read more

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I love this place. My favorite thing is the steak fajita wrap - steak, peppers, onions, pico, and lettuce wrapped up in a tortilla. The steak is really flavorful, as are the vegetables. I've been going to this place since it was over near Beacon Hill, and I was so excited that it just moved and didn't close. Burritos are great, too. read more

Cajun chicken viva burrito was awesome. Didnt explode / hurt that much coming out of my rear end either - which is suprising for a burrito. Salsa that came with the chips were good. Chips were also good too. Guac was good, fresh. Very happy with the food. Will definitely jam you one back ! read more

Excellent Mexican food for take out or eat in. They are quick and affordable. One of the few places in the Financial District open in the evenings. A regular stop for us for dinner when we don't want to cook. read more

Bangin burritos! I always stop by when I am passing through downtown Boston! the chicken is especially awesome

This place has great location, and splendid interior - One of the liveliest and most colorful - but I can here to try the food. As a fan of quesadillas and burritos, I tried both and sadly was dissatisfied. First in for most, if you are a meat lover and crave those juicy, soft, flavorful bites, yOu will not find them here. The chicken I had at times had bits of cartilage, and was tough and chewy in texture; similar to the steak. The rice and beans in the burrito were very bland and didn't even taste or see any guac in my burrito when eating it. I will give them props for making their own hot sauce bar. However, like most in making sauces, it can be a flop if you're not an expert in making them. The sauces did not pair well. Some were too vinegary or overly hot to enjoy the meal properly. Even the pickled peppers and jalapeños did not have the right pickled taste to enjoy the flavor you naturally expect. They tasted a bit strange. It is very catchy to visit when walking by but for those who are considering trying out this place, please keep this review. One last item, more of a slight annoyance - the quesadilla is overly packed. It gets pretty tall at about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. If you like putting guac, sour cream, and hot sauces on quesadillas, it will be messy holding it up and eating. The sour cream is good though - so I 100% recommend getting it if you do come here. read more

I love Viva Burrito! Not a burrito person till I had Viva, a burrito on steroid loaded with protein Good quesadillas ill def order again thanks ya! read more

Mediocre food and worse customer service. I ordered an enchilada plate after finally being served (the staff person ignored me while he finished a conversation with his co-workers). He then tried to argue with me because the menu says we have a choice of refried beans or black beans but he wanted me to have black beans (he put them on my plate without asking. I don't even eat black beans). I refused to argue with him. I let him know I was only paying for an enchilada plate with refried beans on it, so he eventually took the black beans off the plate and put refried beans on. He also asked if I wanted sour cream and guacamole and forgot to mention there would be an upcharge. And after all the back and forth the food wasn't even that good. Next time I'll stick with Chilicates. read more

The first time that I tried Viva Burrito was 10 years ago. I was in a training class in Boston in 2009 and a friend introduced me for the first time. Back then, I thought the steak quesadilla was amazing. Little did I know there was something much better on the menu. After seven years stationed in another part of Boston, I came back to this area for several months in late 2015 for a detail. Viva Burrito quickly became one of my go to lunch spot due to the distance from my office and also the quick service and affordable price. It was also in 2015 that my new favorite item on the menu changed to the Viva Fresh Salmon Salad. The salad has grilled salmon, zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes wedges over a bed of lettuce and garnished with green olives and toasted pumpkin seeds. Best tasting grilled salmon salad I have ever had and I have tried many at surrounding area restaurants that cost far more. Fast forward to 2018, I am back and I haven't forgotten this place. The quality over the years have not changed at all. If anything, the menu have expanded and now you can even pre-order your food on Grub-hub and then pick it up. This is great if you work nearby and have a set lunch schedule and also because the lines tend to be very long during lunch time. read more

OMG! Horrible. Salsa bar = really bad (taste...blech!) Tacos = terrible (overcooked chicken bits and paltry filling) Chips = inedible (stale Tostitos) Rice = tasted like curry...WTF? Service = poor (cook got annoyed when I ordered, then asked for chips and salsa first - told me to wait for the rest of the food.) Price = expensive for crappy food. Sorry, not trying to be mean, but this place is bad...really bad. 1.25 stars. read more

Viva Burrito - Stolen Taco Bell taco shells. Stale chips...and the worst salsas ever! - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I really want to like this place, and i've ordered here a few times, but every time I've been less and less impressed :( I was really craving some late night burrito action this weekend and took the liberty of putting together an order for the guys i live with. Guac&Chips - Chips are actually really good, guac was average Nachos - I'd actually say this was above average, they were quite loaded, and not soggy when they arrived. Steak&Spinach Burrito- this was my meal, my big complaint was that it was just jam packed full of rice, which made me think they were trying to skimp on the meat! Not much else in this burrito for substance other than the Rice/Steak/Spinach, which was a little disappointing! For late night Mexican, price is fine, so like I said it was A-Ok, but I was really hoping for something more! read more

Viva Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Good food - have had the burritos several times. They seem to be a good value and service is fast. If you call ahead they are ready quickly with no wait. Give them a try! read more

Delicious! Ended up here by accident and can't wait to go back. Im the menu has some unique items I haven't seen before. I got the chicken and capers burrito it comes with a lemon pepper sauce it was excellent. Staff was cool. Food was fresh. Thanks! read more

A surprisingly decent taco joint. Don't get the guacamole though! It's super teeny tiny, and as much as I love guacamole, I gotta admit that it's not worth the splurge. I ordered the Carne Asada and the chicken tacos, with a side of guacamole. When the kitchen asked me if I wanted to add cheese, I didn't realize it costs extra! I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese, because it didn't really do anything to add taste or texture. Both the meats were nicely flavored and I'm happy to report, relatively juicy! Knowing that this is just a local taco place with mediocre reviews, my expectations were pretty low so I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't a bad meal at all! Drop by if you're craving some tacos. It'll hit the spot! Sort of. read more

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Best burritos by far in Boston. Now open at their new location!!! Highly recommend trying this place. You will not be disappointed!!

Idk why this place doesn't have more stars. Literally every time I got it's consistent and FIRE !!! read more

Viva Burrito - Taco Salad with grilled chicken. Jalapeños, black beans, shredded cheeses lettuce corn and onions inside of a delicious fried salad bowl !! - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Yo, this place is about as good for Mexican food as you're gonna get in Boston. I'm pretty picky about my Mexican food too, being from Southern California, and Mexican. It's affordable, the service is quick, and the employees are friendly. They made the burrito right to my liking. I'll definitely be back to have another burrito. It's the first place here in Boston that marinates their carnitas correctly, annnnd knew what a wet burrito was. Will definitely be back. read more

Viva Burrito - Carnitas burrito. Super scrummy. - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Next to bad food, nothing prompts me to write a review faster than bad service. This place was both. Ms. 1-star customer service took my order full of attitude. I asked her how much guac was in the guac&chips versus just the guac. Sure she ended up telling me what I wanted to know, but not without making sure it was the most condescending tone that I knew guac by itself didn't have chips and chips by itself didn't have guac. While waiting for my order, I also witnessed a customer complaining to her that he ordered the seafood burrito with just shrimp. He'd gotten a mixed seafood burrito and she argued that since he said seafood burrito with shrimp, it'd meant he'd get seafood. And though I hate to poke my nose into other people's business, you can look at the menu and see that ALL seafood burritos are listed under their seafood section, and then you can specify the seafood...just as the customer did. She just kept arguing with him until he gave up. My guacamole was a sad green color and tasted terribly sour. I don't think it was bad--just that they might've mixed it with salsa. It was also obviously over-blended. Also if their "large" is this size, I'd hate to see their small. I've uploaded a picture with a spoon for comparison. One scoop and that thing was gone. The flan tasted like a sweet omelette with light caramel topping. The bottom was also REALLY hard. Bad baking? or has it been sitting too long? I've no idea but I won't be trying to figure it out. Nightmare. read more

Viva Burrito - LARGE guac (spoon for scale since i don't have a banana) - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

One star is a little harsh because this place has potential. My issue is that I ordered the "viva Burrito" with blackened chicken breast. Cashier asked if I wanted guacamole and cheese and I said yes, she yells to kitchen "with everything". Which included mayonnaise which I did not realize nor was I asked nor is it on the menu. It was nothing short of disgusting because all I could taste was mayo and thru it out after 2 bites read more

I was hospitalized at MGH and one night I got really hungry. I went on yelp and came across viva burrito. I ordered the chicken quesadilla and it. Was. Bomb! The wrap was crunchy which was a little different but very good. If I'm ever around the area or at MGH I will most certainly be back! Oh and the plus side is they deliver read more

Viva Burrito - Chicken quesadilla. Sour cream. Spicy sauce. Guacamole. |*I ate the 1st half of the quesadilla lol. Couldnt help myself*| - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I'm like so upset right now! I ordered through EAT24 my order came in 45 minute which is not the case but I'm here munching on chips from a brown paper bag and guacamole while I'm writing. Review without with proper grammars and commas with one hand. I order a steak and chicken plate fajita and received a wrap and had to order extra steak for the delivery minimum and totally upset right now . Never gonna order ever! But thanks for all the aluminum wraps and brown paper bag maybe it will come to use when I need my gel manicure removed haha read more

Viva Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Are you kidding me with this place?! So good, especially for the price. Authentic mexican with freshly made tortilla/taco shells. The grilled mixed veggies are a must try! read more

I LOVE Viva Burrito. It's a blessing that it's in walking distance of my work. The salsa bar is awesome, the staff is lovely (even despite the stress of the fast pace) and portions are always huge. The meat is perfectly cooked and seasoned and real-- definitely an upgrade from any fast food place. I also love the variety. They have everything, from your plain rice and beans to a fancy scallop dish with a fresh fruit smoothie. It's so affordable and always super fresh, so it's worth the couple of minutes wait for my food. If you love yourself, get the roast pork in anything and heap on the pico de gallo. Hits the spot every time. read more

The steak burrito was almost as good as the steak quesadilla. Hot sauce and avocado top it off.

Great service and food. I come get all the time for the best taco salad!! Order on line and order is always ready and package well.

These stars are all for flavor and variety. Oooh, that's a tasty burrito. And the menu gives you options like you won't find at most other burrito stands. Viva gets my vote for best burrito in the downtown area. I took off one star because it is a little pricier and slower than Boloco or some other burrito chain. Fine with me as long as I get some of that Viva flavor! read more

So many choices! I don't eat Mexican food much at all [usually just the typical quick stuff like Chipotle and Qdoba...I haven't even had much of experience with Boston's Taquerias] but I was all the same happy about the choices. I got myself a shrimp quesadilla and although I waited a bit longer than I should have [I'm assuming the shrimp and the cheese and everything just took a while...it's not a continuous assembly line like other burrito chains], it was great. Shrimp, some sauce, and cheese, in a nicely sized tortilla. The place is also within a 2 minute walk from where I work, so with all the options, it's definitely a potential lunch option. The decor is average, but there was enough seating and it was warm, and in cold Boston weather, that's always important [you'd be surprised how many restaurants I've been to where I'm freezing the entire time...and that kind of just kills everything :/] read more