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Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

4.5 (249)
$31 to $50
Mexican
1139 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Come join us today at Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Contemporary Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Gustavo Badillo
  • Catering
    Viva La Vida's catering brings our exceptional flavors to your event. From corporate meetings to family gatherings, we offer customizable options, including buffet-style setups and plated meals. Our professional team ensures top-notch service for a seamless, memorable event. Enjoy stress-free planning with our exquisite menu.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your special occasions at Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill. Our modern Mexican-themed venue, adorned with vibrant murals, offers a perfect setting for any event. Enjoy personalized service and a unique menu crafted by Chef Gustavo Badillo. Let us make your event unforgettable.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    O'Hara Township
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 249 people are saying

Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Pittsburgh

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  • Pittsburgh

    Hot spot

  • Pittsburgh

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill offers a lively and festive atmosphere, perfect for celebrations and group gatherings. The food is consistently praised as "amazing," with standout dishes like enchiladas and fresh guacamole. Service is "phenomenal," and the vibrant energy is infectious, though the noise level can be high.
249 Reviews
  1. Johanna

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved it everything was on point friendly vibe

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  2. Bill

    Pittsburgh1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taste, Presentation, Value, Portion size,, and speediness of preparation was excellent. The Hostess and Waitress were very inviting and provided excellent service. The atmosphere and ambiance is very fun. The mixed Drinks in their special theme glasses are very fun. Truly a unique dinning experience provided at a fair price. My wife and I had 1 appetizer, 3 entrees and a 1 specialty margarita for $97.00. I highly recommend giving it a try and you will not be disappointed.

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  3. Regina

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Definitely not for baby boomers. The noise level was so high you could not talk to your table companions, and this was before the DJ and music started. Diners celebrating special occasions were treated with (or subjected to) booming techno music, fireworks, noisemakers and gyrating wait staff, some dressed as mascots (think shark, banana, frog), and flickering lights. Even though the restaurant was packed, the wait time for our meals was less than 20 minutes, thanks in part to the numerous wait staff moving quickly and efficiently among the tables. The food was better than good although typical of most Mexican restaurants. We did not order drinks or appetizers due to the high prices. Example: $12.00 for a house margherita. Don't worry about the dress code, there is none. We saw plenty of men wearing wifebeaters and baseball caps and women dressed in Daisy Dukes and knee-high boots. Most alarming was the presence of small children and infants being exposed to such a high decibel level for an hour or more. Younger patrons seemed to enjoy the raucous atmosphere but older folks like us got out of the place as fast as possible.

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  4. Kelly

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding and so flavorful. We both got something with chorizo and chicken - burrito (husband) and enchiladas for me. Wanted to try some dessert but we were too full. We will definitely go back! Drinks were good. Lots of fun options for drinks. Husband prefers draft beer but not a deal breaker. Very busy and can get loud when they do their birthday celebrations, but it’s a fun dining experience for a special occasion. Highly recommend!

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  5. Joyce

    Pittsburgh3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is the best Mexican food around. Unfortunately, it is far too noisy. You can barely hear any conversation at your table. Heaven forbid you are there for a birthday...All the lights go up and the music is amplified even louder.

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  6. Sirvasha

    Pittsburgh2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 15 June 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    HORRIBLE SERVICE. Server was inattentive and rude and had the nerve to tell me that tip was not included in the bill. Food was good though.

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  7. Jen

    Pittsburgh1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 14 June 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was beautiful and the server was pleasant and attentive, but we went for brunch on a Saturday at noon based off of the brunch menu that they have on their website only to be told they don’t have a brunch menu?! The waiter tried to accommodate us by giving us an Easter brunch menu dated from April, but none of the things from the website were available for brunch! So, if you plan to go for brunch on a Saturday or Sunday, I would call ahead to check the menu. We were disappointed because the pancakes and French toast options from the website sounded so good! I would probably give it another try but for dinner.

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  8. Gina

    Columbus1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The vibe in this swanky place is amazing. The food is off the charts whether you want Mexican or sushi. Mexican service is phenomenal. The vibe is happening the place to be.

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  9. Gregory

    Pittsburgh7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 June 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Very good food. Very good and quick service. Noise level was very high. Too loud.

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  10. Andre

    Cleveland / Akron / Canton4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 June 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s was great my daughter Mia had a great time we had a party of 30 and they allowed me to prepay the bill prior

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FAQs

Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (412) 408-3242.

Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill is rated 4.5 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 30 times today
Google Map for Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill

1139 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Additional information

  • Area
    O'Hara Township
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:00–23:00 Sun 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Contemporary Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Gustavo Badillo
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Viva La Vida's catering brings our exceptional flavors to your event. From corporate meetings to family gatherings, we offer customizable options, including buffet-style setups and plated meals. Our professional team ensures top-notch service for a seamless, memorable event. Enjoy stress-free planning with our exquisite menu.
  • Private party facilities
    Host your special occasions at Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill. Our modern Mexican-themed venue, adorned with vibrant murals, offers a perfect setting for any event. Enjoy personalized service and a unique menu crafted by Chef Gustavo Badillo. Let us make your event unforgettable.
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