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    Viva Mexicana

    4.2 (332 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials

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    Leyla H.

    Persian night was a treat! Okay, finally some Persian food in Sonoma County. I was thrilled to learn about the new Persian nights at Viva Mēxicana in Sebastopol. We went as a group and tried several dishes. Sima has crafted a creative menu with many Iranian staples and then some less common but equally loved dishes. Her drinks menu was especially creative and appetizing. The marinated olives were so original it would be hard to tell the difference between what they make and what you'll find in the North of Iran. My questions are still the same as what I asked her then: why not extend this to weekends and even open a new place dedicated to Persian food? :) The restaurant is a bit tucked away but easy to find, with its own parking. Loved it and will be back soon!

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    Ryn A.

    Enjoyed two delicious birria tacos on the little covered outdoor patio, watching the cars pass by. Very tasty. Cozy and intimate. Quick and friendly service from staff and owner, definitely a hidden gem worth trying.

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    Christine C.

    My mother and I visited Viva Mexicana while daytripping in Sebastopol, I'm so happy we drove past it and decided to drop in for dinner. This is not your average taqueria, I appreciate that they call themselves gourmet because that's truly what it is. Everything we had was made with special care and attention, using fresh ingredients and thoughtful seasonings. I pay particular attention to beans and rice, because if they can't nail the basics, something's not right. The basics are perfect here, and the carnitas were some of the most flavorful, tender and juicy I've ever had. My mom loved her two street tacos, even though she whispered to me that she's had as good for less $ in Mexico. We're not in Mexico mom, and for Sebastopol, these prices aren't bad, certainly not for what you get: excellent food and service. We finished our meal with the most delightful pistachio brittle, I'm not sure if it was made in house, but whomever made it, kudos!

    Cheese Cake Flan and Flourless Chocolate Cake portioned out to share with others. Both 10/10
    Michael P.

    You ever leave a restaurant wanting dessert and not sure where to go? Drop into Viva Mexicana. We did not eat dinner here, just dessert which consistsed of some delicious flan cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake. The cheesecake was delicious. It had the flavor of basque cheesecake as it leaned more into the caramelized side of things likely due to the sauce for the "flan" aspect of things. The texture was less rich than NY cheesecake but less custardy than basque. The best way to describe it truly was saying it's a cross between flan and cheesecake. We were sharing amongs 5 of us. 2 flan cheesecakes and 1 flourless chocolate cake after our dinner was a nice amount for a good night cap. I think these were about $8 each, so not crazy expensive and the portions were a solid size. The flourless chocolate cake was decadant. That's a dramatic word.. But it was seriously rich. So dense and fudgy with such deep flavor like you were biting into a delicious 70% dark chocolate bar. I thought the flourless chocolate cake was amazing. So, if you're on the search for dessert, stop here and go over to their refrigerated case, they'll ring you out in no time at the register and you'll be on your way. One thing I'll comment on, don't let the exterior of the restaurant fool you. It's very unassuming and it doesn't look like it'll deliver much. I can't speak for the dinner but they sure know dessert. I'm not sure if they make these in house but made no difference to me. Stop in to get some quick service on delicious desserts.

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    Sarah R.

    The owner is Persian, and the food is amazing. Oaxacan style Mexican food is delicious. Try some of the specialties, like the Mexican lasagna or one of the Agua frescas which are made fresh. The art on the walls is from local artists and is very colorful and I loved it. Highly recommend.

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    Jody S.

    We've been coming for years! Always happy but this time was particularly FANTASTIC !! First we had a large group (you usually have to accept meh) but not true! Felt very welcomed! Took our orders, got our food in a completely reasonably timeframe- and our large group was silent -everyone was enjoying our meals! Variety of food ordered :butternut squash enchiladas, chili verde burrito, carnitas super burrito, meat lovers bfast burrito, bean and cheese burrito, guacamole- ALL excellent! Even tried their aqua juice ? Amazingly good!! We'll be back!!

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    The pork carnitas are amazing. Oddly they are mostly vegetarian with some vegan. I did not find any Persian dishes. Fresh and good.

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    The Gratitude burrito...This is the BEST burrito I have ever eaten in my life. It is soooooo delicious and I'm obsessed

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    Ask the Community - Viva Mexicana

    Do you serve alcohol?

    Yes we do. We have wine, beer on tap and in our case, margaritas, espresso martini

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    The staff were very friendly and attentive, offering us things like coffee refills and more napkins…read morewithout us asking. They said that any dish you leave the meat out of is vegetarian, and they also have the McDougal section and vegan sections on the menu. We were given complimentary chips and salsa. The salsas were quite good and flavorful: one mild and two spicy. We ordered the chilaquiles omelet and the heuvos divorciado. After the tasty salsas, we were surprised at how bland the meals were. The rice was very good, and the beans were good, but the omelet, the guacamole, the eggs, red and green sauces were all incredibly bland. I'm guessing most of the rave reviews are not for vegetarian dishes? The outdoor seating is only a few tables out front, but it was still a nice option on a beautiful day and there was plenty of shade.

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