I've maybe never experienced a more seemless and efficient experience as I did here. I think I was in and out in 40 minutes and Im a slow eater. I travel for work and try new places everyday but have never ever had a better waitress than Evelyn. She was attentive but not overwhelming and had such a sweet attitude all while bringing out the food within just a couple minutes after I asked for it (THANK YOU kitchen staff!) 10/10! They have so many decorations and murals that make things seem even more friendly and inviting. The only thing that could be better is the food. The chips and burrito all kinda just tasted really soft but and lacked a kick. It wasn't bad though. This place also has amazing specials! I garuntee Ill stop here again one day read more

Viva Mas - Viva Mas Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The food at Viva Mas is mediocre and not your authentic Mexican cuisine The margarita is pretty much like lime juice... I don't think it has tequila in it at all . The salsa is average . Suffice it to say, I'm not going back ! I really do miss my old stopping ground for a good Mexican food at El Cayote in Los Angeles! If you live in LA or visiting LA, it's a must to have their House Margarita ... and as for Moe , the bartender. read more

Viva Mas is a great place to go with friends or family and is the best Mexican food I've had in Bloomington. Prices are reasonable and definitely worth the food. All tables receive free chips and salsa, with all of the salsas spicy but very flavorful. I got the enchiladas with chicken, which were amazing. The meat was tender and seasoned well. The rice was arguably the best part of the meal, as their Spanish yellow rice was amazing, especially when eaten with the beans. Service is good, with food generally coming out in 10-15 minutes. The ambiance inside is fun and makes it a great place for a large dinner, such as a birthday or any other celebration. 5/5 read more

Viva Mas - Enchiladas Verdes - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Awful I won't be back Sit outside ask for fan...said they don't work somehow with flip of switch they worked Salsa pretty much tomatoe juice with an onion Forget getting a small Cadillac Marq I will never go back read more

Alright restaurant. Fairly priced and lots of options. Great service workers. Wasn't a fan of the sauce for the enchiladas and the plate could have been hotter. read more

As an Arizonan I was worried I wouldn't be able to find a good torta here in Bloomington. Viva Mas delivered though! I got the torta milanesa and a chocoflan to go. The service was quick and friendly. The torta was really big and was topped with beans mayo, avocado, lettuce, and pickled onions/jalapeños. If you love tortas you know when they have the right kind of mayo, and they did. The chocoflan was good too. I'll be sure to come here again once another torta craving pops up during my time here in Bloomington! read more

Viva Mas has gotten so expensive from the last time I visited! We got two burritos and one fountain drink and our lunch was $50! Overall decent food. I got the steak burrito. It was good. Steak was cooked well, but not overdone. It had great flavor. A little skimpy on the cheese sauce in my opinion. The restaurant is always very clean and the service is good. read more

Viva Mas - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Ordered through the yelp link. When I got to restaurant I was told they hadn't accepted the order I had already put payment information through. The bartender made me order again and pay again. Then discovered the food had already been made and was sitting by front door. She refused to credit my card back and told me I would have to dispute the charge with my credit card company. When I opened the food it was cold from sitting on front counter while bartender argued with me about the order. I asked to speak with a manager and she said there wasn't one available. Worse experience I have ever had at a restaurant. read more

The service sucks. If you get Jose as your waiter, i'm sorry. The food is really good and pretty cheap if you get the specials. Huge portions. read more

went to Viva Mas for dinner as I wanted to eat good Mexican food but was totally disappointed. Food was lousy, the Red Wine tasted like vinegar (probably an opened in 2024 and still serving the same for over 6 months), the waiters were indifferent and did not care about customers. Most of the waiters looked like gang members. Bad attitude and poor serving methods. They threw the Nachos like feeding cattle. I will not go again to this restaurant again ever. Even Restaurants in 3rd world countries have better manners and customer attention and of course Food. I have been to 20+ countries in the world in the last 5 years but this place make me cringe. read more

We've been here before and thought it was OK then, during the pandemic era. We went again on a Friday. Not so good. Not awful, but lots of strange things that were odd. For starters, many Mexican American restaurants starts with chips and salsa. Their chips are thin, their salsa is pedestrian I had chile rellenos. They arrived so quickly we know they couldn't have been made fresh. Indeed the cheese inside wasn't even melted very well. The chiles inside, often poblano, had a salsa verde taste to them, odd, vinegary. The beans and rice were OK. And we felt rushed. Yes, it's rush hour on a Friday night. My partner's salad was OK, although it seemed weird that the dressing was served from a plastic single-serving sort of tear-away top, the kind you might find in a to-go box at Kroger's. Not impressive at all. No real reason to go back. Not compelling at all. Rushed atmosphere. Lovely decor, and the music was too loud. No mas. read more

Went looking for a mexican place that we went to at the beginning of our trip, but came across this place on Yelp so we decided to check it out. The food was good, service was quick and attentive. They have a daily lunch special that runs until 3pm even on the weekends, so getting a meal under 10 bucks isn't hard to do. I got the #11 lunch special which was the chile relleno and bean burrito plate. Very filling and tasty. Post meal i got the flan which wasn't outstanding, but still good enough to eat the whole thing. The egg in the custard was over cooked so it wasn't as creamy as i would've liked, but like i said, still good enough overall. A great place to go if you're craving affordable mexican fare. Great atmosphere, quick service, good food, affordable pricing. read more

Viva Mas - A very colorful place. Reminds me of the Rainforest Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I went to Viva Mas in Bloomington, Indiana with my family before we went to my niece's play.  The restaurant is bright, vibrant and welcoming.  The walls and booths are covered with Mexican inspired artwork and paintings.  The ceilings hang bright star-like lights.  The menu offers pages and pages of food choices, ala cart items, and appetizers.  The bar menu has specials as well as dietary need drinks - I ordered a "keto" margarita - all natural ingredients, no mixes, lime juice, booze, salt on the rim, with no sugar.  How awesome is that!? Everyone in my party ordered different entrees from fajitas, Chile relenos, taco salad, combination platters, etc.  All the food was superb.  All the food was flavorful and filling.  I cannot wait to visit my brother and his family again with hopes of going to Viva Mas again. Yum! read more

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On a recent trip to Bloomington, IN we were taken here by some friends that we met for dinner. They asked "Is Mexican OK?". My response is always "REALLY?!?!". Ok, right off the bat, this the single-most colorful restaurant you'll ever eat in. Seriously. The use of colors is amazing...almost to the point of overkill, but it works with the theme of the restaurant. We were seated immediately and given the menu. The menu here is gargantuan. Seriously. This bugger is ENORMOUS and comes with everything...EVERYTHING you would ever want in a Mexican menu. We started off with drinks. My wife had a margarita, I opted for a Michelada. The beer choices for the michelada were sadly limited so I had to settle for Modelo when I prefer Pacifico. When it arrived in its tankard of Michelada I was surprised at how big it was. To be honest, not one of the best Michelada's I've ever had. It was lacking in the tomato sauce (whatever they were using -- often Bloody Mary mix) and seasonings. What was supposed to be a tomatoey/spicy/beer mixture ended up being more like red-tinted beer. After much debate (YOU try to filter through a menu that big in just a few minutes) I decided on the Viva Mas Sampler....--BIG MISTAKE-- Not a mistake because something was wrong, but that there was something right. Something HUGELY right, and that being the size of this meal. Generally when you get a sampler it's not 5 full-sized items, but smaller sized. NOPE. Not here. A full sized taco, enchilada, tamale, chile relleno, and chalupa. OMFG there was a lot of food. So much, in fact, that it was delivered on three plates. THREE PLATES of food. Holy shit. Was it good? VERY. The taco and the chile relleno we exceptional, but three plates of food (plus beans and rice) can be a challenge to eat. Ultimately Jim did not end up a member of the clean plate club. I did what I could, but only managed a little more than half of All That Food. If there was a downfall to this visit, it was the service. Our server wasn't very....engaged. We asked for ice waters for all four of us and it took three trips to get all three. The drinks took an amazingly long time to surface, and any add-on items seemed to take a lot of effort to make our way. I'm given to understand that Viva Mas is relatively new, which can explain the service shortcomings. Aside from the disconnected service (and the marginal Michelada) I can see a lot of promise is this color landscape of Mexican food. I hope to visit it again some time. read more

Viva Mas - Viva Mas Colores - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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I am on a quest to try out different restaurants in Bloomington; so we pulled into the lot at Viva Mas Mexican restaurant The Mexican music is delightful and the restaurant is colorful. The chips and salsa as appetizers hit the spot. We both ordered variations of the taco salad. Sandi ordered the beef taco salad and I devoured the fajita chicken taco salad. The taco bowl was crisp and delectable. My wife and I will be back again. If you are interested in good Mexican food you will want to try them out. read more

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Viva Mas finally opened. . . And it was worth the wait! This is now #1 in my Bloomington Mexican Restaurant Lineup. This location has been many things - it started as a Chi Chi's, was a Margaritaville, a Hu Hot - and probably more in there, but I hope this one is here to stay! The food is great - traditional B-ton mexican menu. . Similar to the El Ranchero menu but maybe a few additional options and some more 'upscale' (take that in context) options. It's the location and decor that set it apart. It has a cool look and feel. Much like an explosion of typical mexican colorful decor but with a modern vibe, better music, and much more airy and comfortable. It's big. Tables are spaced out. There is a private party room, and a big fully stocked bar. I'm a fan of a few places in B-ton that have similar food and even basic look, but this place looks and feels 'more' - that's the best explanation . Our party of five ordered a bit of everything - tacos, quesadillas, pollo camarones and fajitas. All reported the food to be fantastic and flavorful. The chips and salsa were great - liked the salsa and it was slightly spicier than usual, which we all appreciate. Overall, this is a must-visit option for the mexican meal. It's guaranteed to become a Bloomington table for those near the mall looking for a great south-of-the-border option. read more

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The food and service was really good! The food came out very fast! There are a lot of nice items on the menu. My fajita was excellent it came with beans, rice, and tortillas. The price was reasonable. read more

Viva Mas - Fajita - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

They definitely have a lot more options than other Mexican restaurants. I appreciated that. The prices were decent also. And the food was delicious! Will definitely go back here. They have a awesome outdoor seating area also. Oh and they have a nice treat for your birthday, it's called birthday shots! Lol Also a little more then average though read more

Viva Mas - Seafood enchiladas. Shrimp, crab meat, scallops with white sauce - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

The food is excellent. If you order the specials it's cheap and straight to the point. The more elaborate meals are also extremely worth their price. The drinks are also some of the best. Genuinely the best jalapeño margarita I've ever had, maybe even best margarita in general. The service is excellent with an attentive and friendly staff. The ambiance of the restaurant is great, lots to look at if your conversation dies from talking about how good and cheap the food is. read more

Go for the decor!!!! Oh my - my better half spotted this place (it isn't much from the outside). to be honest I was like kinda borderline but he has a really good radar for amazing places- I had no idea what was ahead. Wow and triple wow. Seated quickly. Place was hoppin. Service was faster than the pace of this place - which isn't an easy accomplishment. The decor is such a WOW factor- it is beautiful. I'd go just for the decor even if the food sucked - and believe me it didn't. Server came to table - took our drink order. Food came out - large portions and amazing. Server was highly attentive. The night we were there, seemed be all male servers. Highly efficent. He had fajitas, I had seafood enchiladas (best ever). I gorged myself and still left food on my plate. We were there this past summer and still talk about it. Will we be back- absolutely. read more

Viva Mas is actually a favorite of mine, but I have had repeated problems with ordering carryout or delivery. The two main issues are: 1. They seem to have given up on curbside altogether, and they expect customers to walk deep into the restaurant, through all of the unmasked patrons, to the bar to pick up their carryout orders. I have insisted that they go get it and bring it to the front door for me a couple of times, but they are certainly in no hurry to do it. I stood there for more than 20 minutes on one occasion for an order that was ready when I walked in. I am seriously immuno-compromised and can't risk my health for enchiladas. 2. They get my order wrong more often than not, even if I use the online system so they have it in writing. Most often it's items left out, which means I pay for food I don't get. Tonight, my youngest son only had chips to eat because of the errors in our order. I guess it's time for me to look for another Mexican restaurant. read more

Oof. This place was our go to restaurant for Mexican fare until tonight. Not one thing went wrong, everything did. The floors are peeling, the bathroom toilet seat was broken off. We were patient because clearly it was a hard night for the staff, but we ended up waiting a long time for food that wasn't worth it. I got the cochinita pibil and it was fine (not as good as it once was, but still tasty). My partner first tried to order a special (a dish similar to scotch eggs) but the server literally told him not to because the kitchen staff is lazy now and doesn't do it right. Now, kudos to the server for honesty but it is a shame he can't feel confident about the menu he has to sell (once again, not his fault). So my partner order a Chile relleno instead. It was awful. Like, actively bad. He also went home feeling sick. Anyways, I really wish this hadn't happened. I loved being able to get a few Yucatan dishes here but I doubt that we will return. read more

I always enjoy eating at Viva Mas! Great food, great margaritas, and excellent service.

14 dollars for a large queso is the most heinous thing I've been charged for. When you go to a Tex mex restaurant you don't expect to get fucked on a huge bill. Think again read more

This place is so good! Great food excellent service and the time the the food came out it felt like it was instant, I highly recommend.

I wanted to look for the best al pastor tacos in town. Usually i drive an hour to Indianapolis or Seymour to get tacos from two places I love. When you get inside it is so colorful that it reminded me of one of those two restaurants I used to visit for tacos. The staff was friendly . The menu is almost the same as other mexican restaurants in town but their street tacos were the bomb!! You are getting five stars because I will not need to drive one hour to get great al pastor tacos anymore. I will definitely recommend this place and I will return to try the cochihita pibil. read more

Viva Mas - Al pastor sreet tacos - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

I'm very glad that this place opened up. Bloomington has a lot of good restaurants but it's never had very many Mexican places. Viva Mas could be the new go-to...much better than Juannita's and cheaper than El Ranchero. The service was attentive, especially considering we had a very large group, and the food came out pretty fast (but not before we had demolished a ton of chips and salsa...the salsa is excellent). Enchiladas verdes were very good. Usually with these (especially ones I've had at other places in Bloomington) I feel like there is either less cheese, less filling, or less salsa verde than there needa to be, but these ones had a nice balance of the three. The rice looked like it would be bland, but was actually really good as well. I think Viva Mas will definitely be a good addition to the Bloomington food scene and will satisfy Mexican cravings that other places can't. read more

Viva Mas - Enchiladas verdes - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

Took my son's here today for dinner and wow was I surprised. The food was fantastic ., WAY better then the other Mexican restaurants in Bloomington. Viva Mas is my new go to when my family wants Mexican food. The waiter was real nice and very attentive . The chimichanga was the best since .. well since Chi Chi days of Mexican in Bloomington. I'll be back soon. read more

This place has gotten very expensive, $15.00 for a fajita for lunch are you kidding me? Disappointed in the service, he took our order and someone else brought the food, a coworker asked for lemons but never received them, We had to get our containers ourselves, never came by to check on us to see how everything was, brought the check, but never came back to collect it, we had to go to register ourself, to find our server sitting in the lobby area with other servers. I guess I'm going to say he didn't care if he got a tip or not. He didn't as I only tip if I got good service and if I had to do everything myself why tip him? I will not return to this place again, there are too many other Mexican restaurants around. read more

We check out Viva Mas the first weekend it was open for an early dinner and were promptly seated upon arriving. It wasn't very busy when we arrived but was slowly filling in as we left. The location has been many different restaurants over the years so I was excited to see what they would do with the renovation and it did not disappoint. It's a very large space and they filled it it well with a lot of bright colors and lighting. The waiter took great care of us through out the evening and dinner was incredibly fast. The chips and salsa were both fresh and while we opted to stick with water I can't wait to try the margaritas in the future as they do have a full bar. We ordered the enchiladas verdes and the pollo con queso. The beef and chicken enchiladas were great, however, the cheese enchilada could have used another minute to ensure the cheese was melted but still had a great flavor. Often I feel some Mexican restaurants in Btown have very watery food and this wasn't that way at all. The pollo con queso had a great flavor and came out bubbling at the table. Overall I think Viva Mas is a great addition to Btown and will give Casa Brava some strong competition as I personally will choose the new restaurant over most current Mexican restaurants in town. read more

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Only been here in Bloomington for about 3 months and have already been here 3 times! The atmosphere, and people that work there are so welcoming and great. Not to mention the food is so good there! I definitely recommend. read more

Viva Mas - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Went to Viva Mas for a quick dinner and was not disappointed by what I saw. This not so little restaurant has awesome interiors full of color and is quite welcoming. When I got there we were promptly seated and given the menu. Frankly speaking, the menu was huge with tons of options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. After perusing through the menu I ended up ordering: La tierra tacos - these were al pastor tacos with salsa and the interesting thing about them was that there was melted cheese between the corn tortilla which was awesome! I found these tacos to be really flavorful. These tacos also came with a side of rice and beans which went perfectly with the meal. Overall, I was extremely happy with my meal and service and would come back to try more! read more

Had a birthday dinner here with family and we got seated easily. The margaritas were great! So many flavors available! The food was very good too! I think everyone just about cleaned their plate or took home left overs. The portions are large! The service was great and it was a yummy meal to celebrate! read more

I'm giving this 5 stars, because the majority of items were really good. The salsa that is served at the beginning of the meal has a bit of zip to it. Not a big deal, it was really good. The appetizer was mediocre. The chicken nachos were kind of dry, no queso Blanco on it, but they also had a kick. They were barely touched. The shrimp chimichanga was really good, though could have more shrimp in it and maybe more queso Blanco spread over it. The pluses: 1-The service was outstanding (the extra step would have been to inquire about why the nachos were barely touched, maybe offer to take them off or something else) 2-the decor is fabulous 3-the vibe was fun 4-with how busy it was, the service was outstanding. I will give this a second chance and include pictures of food next time. The pictures are the ones I took upon entering. Overall impressed. read more

Viva Mas - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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Best Mexican spot in Bloomington! Highly recommend their chicken is ALSO INCREDIBLE!!! Their queso is also something else! Reheated my leftovers the day after and it still hit like it was fresh off the plate! read more

It's an energetic and colorful restaurant especially busy on Fridays. Sadly for this Californian, used to authentic Baja and Sonoran food. This is not what Mexican food should taste like. Flavors were off and the preparation pool. Will keep looking and hoping. read more

My wife and I stopped by this week. They finally have the spiced equal with the weekends. Now to getting the food hot during the week! The food arrived luke warm at best. The food was very tasty and the spices about right. I know during the weekend the food comes out hot not sure what's going on during the week. read more

Viva Mas - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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We always go here at least once every time o come down to visit my daughter. They have a skinny margarita that has all fresh citrus and it is so good!!!! I always get steak tacos without cilantro and they're great. Daughter gets fajitas and they have always been perfect. She also really likes their flavored margaritas! Always get seated really quickly with good service. read more

We had the street tacos. These tacos had so much meat, we were super impressed! Our server, Martin, was a delight! Thank you Viva Mas! We will be back!! read more

We originally headed to this area to grab a bite at Casa Brava, not realizing that the East location had closed. Since we already had our hearts set on Mexican food, we decided to drive across the parking lot to give this place a try. Clearly business was slow (it was a Tuesday evening), and there were plenty of seats available in the vibrantly decorated dining room. Although the waitstaff were generally pleasant and attentive, the quality of the food delivered definitely didn't display the same level of care and detail that the restaurant puts into creating an engaging (albeit over-the-top) atmosphere. For starters, the waiter brought over a complimentary basket of chips and salsa. Although the salsa tasted fresh (as opposed to jarred or canned), the chips themselves were cold, stale, and under-seasoned - which made me suspect that they were left over from the lunch rush. Typically, I worry about filling up on too many chips/salsa before the main course arrives, but this was the one time I really didn't have to worry about it since the chips were so "blah" to begin with. Unfortunately, things didn't really take a turn for the better when my main course arrived. I had ordered the Carnitas plate - a house special described as "pork tips served with rice, beans, guacamole salad, and tortillas" and priced at $10.99. Much like the chips and salsa, everything on the plate seemed under-seasoned and barely warmed through. The carnitas meat itself tasted more like a pile of wet pulled pork than the traditional dish that typically has crispy bits around the edges for extra flavor and contrast. In addition, the refried beans were so cold that the cheese on top hadn't even melted through in spots. Meanwhile, the rice was extremely dry and bland and tasted like it had been sitting around for a while. The guacamole in the "guacamole salad" (e.g. a scoop of guacamole on some shredded iceberg lettuce) actually tasted okay, but it was a very small highlight to an otherwise disappointing dinner. After reading other reviews on this site, I wonder whether people who visit the restaurant during a busy lunch or dinner rush are having a "fresher" experience than those of us who are popping by for a quick meal during their less-busy hours, which is a shame. After having what I can only describe as a repackaged and (barely) reheated dining experience, I don't think I'll be giving this place another try in the near future. Instead, I will take my chances making my own Mexican food at home where I can know exactly how long each item has been sitting around in my fridge/pantry before making its way onto my plate. read more

Viva Mas - Dining Area - Mexican Near Me - Bloomington, Indiana

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