This place has amazing food every single time, and really treat you like family! Juan is always so kind to my grandmother; and tried his best to take any considerations from his customers seriously. The restaurant is also very clean as well! read more

SLOW service, not enough workers. workers that were there were rude. except one girl who gave the check.

One of our favorite local Mexican restaurants. Juan does a great job and the food & service is always amazing!

Was very good and had kind people serving us. Did not take long before are food arrived. Had not to loud music playing in the background and was easy to hear other people. Everything was clean. read more

Viva Jalisco - I ordered a cheese burger and fries. Tasted amazing and cooked well. - Mexican Near Me - Wellston, Ohio

As others have mentioned, the service is slow. It took several minutes before we were noticed to be seated. They appeared to be more concerned with mopping the floors, than seating us. After we were seated, it took several minutes for us to be recognized to order. Same thing when the food was ready. We heard the order up bell ding five or six times before our waitress finally brought it over. I would hate to experience this slow service during a lunch break. Would have to take annual leave to have enough time to eat. Food was good for a tiny, Ohio town. Equally comparable to quality found in bigger cities. Portions were perfectly sized. We ordered the beef fajitas and a beef salad bowl. The fajitas had zero fat. Also, they were flavorful. Our salad bowl had a massive chunk of fat in it. The Misses was not happy about this. Tables, flooring, and utensils were very clean. A+++ there. Overall, we would come back. Is better than Toro Loco in Jackson, and closer than Athens or Chillicothe. Just plan to have patience before your arrival. read more

First let me say, if you haven't been to Viva Jalisco, just go. Right now. This is my favorite restaurant in Wellston, hands down. The food is absolutely delicious, the price is right, and there's usually zero wait to be seated! Jalisco is a state in Mexico, and parts of it have a 384 phone prefix just like Wellston :) I'm not sure if Juan was being clever when he named the restaurant , but it's fun trivia anyway! I have tried lots of different dishes here and you really can't go wrong. The Burrito Californiano is a favorite, as well as the Molcajete and the Arroz Con Mariscos. They also make a mean Chile Relleno. And the most important things-the guac, queso, and salsa- are all on point! Their fried ice cream, spopapillas, and flan are perfect to finish your meal. I am going to try the banana chimichanga next. This place basically got me through the early days of the pandemic with their takeout margaritas. Their sweet tea- which is a must-have for the designated driver- is the perfect balance of sweet and strong, and they always keep your glass full. The one drawback is that the service is sometimes slow, but the food is always made to order and super fresh so it's totally worth it. Make sure you bring some change to pick up some gum or a peppermint patty to take with you! read more

Viva Jalisco - Their salsa is really good- mild but with deep flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Wellston, Ohio

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Ehh ok food, certainly not the best. Only two customers in the entire restaurant. Will stick to Jackson for Mexican food

Supuestamente es un restaurante mexicano, Mala comida Malo todo, sin sabor mexicano, Pedi tacos y me dieron la carne horrible y la cebolla picada muy grande Cero recomendado read more

First time there since back in my hometown from Phoenix Arizona which is as you know rich with Mexican food and culture. But for a northeastern or midwestern small town in southern Ohio, this place was above and beyond what you would expect. The food was perfect, the customer service was impeccable, and the layout and decor was so bright, cheery and lively I almost forgot that I wasn't still right next to the border. Amazing place and I highly recommend. read more

From hole in the wall to hole in one! From the outside I wasn't sure what to expect. Set back from the main drag a block or so this restaurant has a few shops around it but doesn't call attention to itself. Inside it steps up to a classic decor with decorations, paintings and tons of seating. All of my expectations were met or exceeded. The folks were friendly, the food (dinner time on a random Thursday) was quick and hot. Warm chips and good salsa ahead of time. I'll skip dessert next time but the ice cream was delicious. I had Carne Asada with a lot of meat, onions, beans, rice and a good mix of greens, peppers, guac and cheese / tomatoes. I chatted with the owner as well, just a great friendly guy. I live nowhere close, but if chance brings me back to Wellston I know where I will get my eat on. read more

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The food is good, but as mentioned in other reviews the wait is a little bit long. If they improved the service, it would be 5 stars. It is a great choice in wellston as long as you are willing to wait. read more

Had bee n there in the past, my family and I went on Saturday, 8/4/20. the female server wasn't very personable and did not want to follow up with us, Was not impressed, my mom ordered chicken, she received beef, I order the queso cheese and it was luke warm. The whole experience sucked and will go back. I told the owner of my experience and the server not attentive and the only thing he said was ok. I will spend my next $66.00, when we will drive to Athens oh to el camino. read more

An excellent place to take friends fir a great time. Viva jalisco has a big & beautiful bar. Perfect for GameDay. My friends and I split a margarita pitcher, nice size for 3 or 4. The menu was fantastic with a good mix of options & I preferred the seafood. Everything was very clean & the staff was friendly & attentive! You'll surely enjoy Viva Jalisco! read more

Been here a few times. Food is delicious. The chili relleno and enchilada are fantastic. Our server wasn't very personable but the food came out hot and our drinks didn't sit empty. Kind of has an odd smell inside but could just be because the building is old. Will definitely be back for round 3. read more

Very clean restaurant. Food was great! Very flavorful and service was good as well. Friendly staff. Stop here on your way from Hocking Hills State Park if you can. read more

Just had the best experience here today, my first time visiting. Service staff was great, accommodating, prompt, patient, likable. The food was good. The prices were very reasonable. The interior of the restaurant is very spacious, and nicely done up to match the theme. In fact, my first impression was, "Wow, this place is a lot more spacious than I imagined from the pictures." It's such a nice restaurant, I really hope it does well and continues to thrive despite being tucked away in its small town location. read more

Food is good, but service is slow and terrible. Be prepared to be ignored most of the time.