Social Profile: ![]()
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out ✔️Delivery
… View more
Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill is where modern vibes meet the heart of Mexico! Step into a colorful world filled with bold flavors, playful cocktails, and good energy all around. Whether you’re sipping on our signature margaritas or diving into some street tacos, every bite and sip is crafted to make you feel the fiesta. Perfect for brunching with friends or unwinding after a long day, we bring fun and flavor to every occasion. Ready to vibe? Let’s make it a moment you’ll never forget at Viva La Vida!
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1141 Freeport Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Phone: (412) 408-3242
Website: https://www.vivalavidapgh.com/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill: Home
At Viva La Vida, we bring the authentic flavors of Mexico straight from the heart of Mexico City to the vibrant streets of Pittsburgh.
Best Mexican Restaurant in Pittsburgh | Viva La Vida Bar & Grill
Nestled in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA, Viva La Vida Mexican Bar & Grill exudes warmth and welcomes guests with open arms.
VIVA LA VIDA · MODERN MEXICAN (@vivalavidapgh) – Instagram
30K followers · 2 following · 241 posts · @vivalavidapgh: “ FOX CHAPEL PLAZA · PITTSBURGH PA ✨ PINK PARADISE · NEON NIGHTS ✨ RESERVATIONS ↓”
Reviews
Tamara C.
First experience at Viva La Vida. It’s a nice spot in the Waterworks area. FOOD: The food was good and reasonably priced. The drinks were OK. Not enough alcohol for the price. SERVICE: No complaints. The waiter was very attentive, especially for a busy Thursday night. It was packed, however no wait time for a table which was a plus. ATMOSPHERE: The decor is very pretty. I went around Valentines Day, so it was well decorated for the holiday.
… moreConnor Daugherty
Honestly a very awesome experience where the food is simply amazing, not one item under delivered-rather every item over delivered. We got the Birria beef empanadas that on there own were amazing, but once you put it in that sauce it took it to the next level, 10/10 would recommend as a starter or even an entree. I myself got the carne asada as that was the dish recommended to me, and this is undoubtedly the best carne asada I ever had and it’s not even close. So much flavor in every bite, as well as rice, beans, and some fire Mexican street corn on the side. An absolute powerhouse of authentic flavor. My wife decided on the limited time Grinch pasta (it’s made with a green sauce) and she couldn’t have been more impressed with it. To top it all off the atmosphere is great, you get an up beat fun vibe where you’re guaranteed to have a fun time. Now I will say it did look like they have some crazy drinks but I didn’t get any just due to the fact that’s not my thing but if it’s your thing, this place has a big variety. I gotta make my way back here soon, food fire, service top notch, atmosphere fun. Nothing here is missed in terms of what you’re looking for on a nice date at a Mexican restaurant.
… moreRyan Scott
The food was absolutely delicious. The presentation alone set the tone with vibrant cocktails rimmed with chili spice, fresh citrus, and a bit of dramatic flair made the experience feel special from the first sip. The flavors were bold yet balanced, with just the right mix of sweetness, acidity, and heat.
The main dish was rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. The seafood tasted fresh and tender, and the sauce had a wonderfully smooth, herb-forward profile that coated the pasta perfectly. Each bite delivered genuine comfort-food warmth without feeling heavy or bland, clearly crafted with care.
Service and atmosphere complemented the meal beautifully. Everything felt relaxed, inviting, and thoughtfully prepared.
Overall, an excellent dining experience: memorable drinks, great execution in the kitchen, and food that tasted every bit as good as it looked. I would gladly return.
… moreThe main dish was rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying. The seafood tasted fresh and tender, and the sauce had a wonderfully smooth, herb-forward profile that coated the pasta perfectly. Each bite delivered genuine comfort-food warmth without feeling heavy or bland, clearly crafted with care.
Service and atmosphere complemented the meal beautifully. Everything felt relaxed, inviting, and thoughtfully prepared.
Overall, an excellent dining experience: memorable drinks, great execution in the kitchen, and food that tasted every bit as good as it looked. I would gladly return.
Tatiana F
Looking for a unique experience? This is it! We had a fantasticBirthday dinner here and the staff know how to celebrate. Our waiter, Joe, was attentive, knowledgable and had some great recommendations. The food was simply delicious (we had the deluxe taquitos, street corn bites and pgh burrito). I really enjoyed the Coco Fuego roll and the birria empanadas. Will definitely be back. Can’t wait to try their brunch!
… moreCrystal Berenson
Warm chips & salsa right away, had to get the white queso to go with it. The shrimp quesadilla was so delicious. And also shared the surf & turf burrito which was so flavorful & huge! Everything was fresh & we had great service from Danel & Manuel!! The atmosphere is great & there were big parties celebrating birthdays & girls nights. Will definitely be back to try more. Excelente! Gracias!
… moreTina F
Chose Viva La Vida for my big 40th birthday dinner and I couldn’t be happier!!! Our server Claudia M was wonderful!!! She was polite, attentive, took a group photo without us asking ,we never felt rushed she was overall great!!! Everyone’s meal was correct and delicious!!! My la Millionaria drink tasted amazing, I believe the bartender that night was pepe his drinks are unique and taste great! The $35 light and birthday song was well worth it !!!! I got the Tulum Tempura sushi and it was fresh and a must have ! They also let me bring my own cake which was a win, win . We had a party of 12 and our check was all correct and listed in order for everyone to pay for their own and split the tip and tax. Their portions are well worth the price and everyone enjoyed their food and apps,drinks etc. Beautiful indoor decor great for photos . I will definitely return!! THANK YOU TO ALL THE STAFF AT LIVA LA VIDA WHO MADE MY 40TH BIRTHDAY DINNER SUCH A GREAT NIGHT !!!
… moreUlyana K
To be honest, I was fairly disappointed with this place. I was expecting some very vibrant food after seeing all the photos and such, but it didn’t live up to the hype. I tried their quesabirria tacos and Rosa tres leches.
The tacos were a let down. Soggy, greasy, not very flavorful, not a ton of meat. Also not a ton of cheese and some sort of white more creamy item included which didn’t seem to really fit the traditional style and flavor of birria. The dipping consomme was solid, but too many onions, but solid.
The dessert was also not as great as it looked. Bit of a refrigerator flavor and not a ton of creaminess.
All in all, the place is nice on the inside and the food looks pretty good, but the flavor just isn’t quite there.
… moreThe tacos were a let down. Soggy, greasy, not very flavorful, not a ton of meat. Also not a ton of cheese and some sort of white more creamy item included which didn’t seem to really fit the traditional style and flavor of birria. The dipping consomme was solid, but too many onions, but solid.
The dessert was also not as great as it looked. Bit of a refrigerator flavor and not a ton of creaminess.
All in all, the place is nice on the inside and the food looks pretty good, but the flavor just isn’t quite there.
Jan Dmytrach
The food is phenomenal! The passion fruit wings were amazing, the birria tacos were great!
The cocktails were truly amazing, with great presentation. We had quite a few!
The atmosphere was lovely, with great music in the background that wasn’t so loud you couldn’t talk with friends but just enough to enjoy.
The service was great! Our waiter was on the spot and never rushed us.
Highly recommend this place!
… moreThe cocktails were truly amazing, with great presentation. We had quite a few!
The atmosphere was lovely, with great music in the background that wasn’t so loud you couldn’t talk with friends but just enough to enjoy.
The service was great! Our waiter was on the spot and never rushed us.
Highly recommend this place!
Misty LoPresti
EVERYTHING is delicious here. Atmosphere is so fun and contemporary. Comfortable chairs and friendly servers. There isnt anything to not like about this place except that it not across the street from my house.
… moreRuby Dove
The first 2 times were amazing, so we decided to come with a party and it was great till it wasn’t. They told us multiple times about 9 or more having to be one bill and gratuity would be added automatically to the bill. Kool no problem even got the 75 dollar bday celebration which was nice, however once the bill came we all put it on one card he proceeds to tell us the tip was not included in the $378 dollar bill of only 8 people mind you so then we had a problem, but being we are of the darker complexion we did not want to make a scene however it was very unprofessional.
… more