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Founded in 1995, Viva Taqueria brings Ithaca, NY a California-style taqueria that offers healthy and delicious Mexican food at reasonable prices. Viva’s menu features tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, soups and salads, and more. Viva’s Cantina, a full service bar, offers margaritas made with fresh lime juice, a huge selection of premium tequilas, Mexican beers, fresh house-made sangria, and inspired agave based spirit cocktails.
Margaritas & sangria fuel the high spirits at this fun Mexican spot with an adjacent taco counter.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 215 E State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (607) 277-1752
Website: http://www.vivataqueria.com/
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Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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J. S.
Loved this place! I had the super smothered burrito and my wife ordered the taco salad. Everything was incredibly fresh and delicious. I was especially excited about the pickled carrots, they were amazing and clearly homemade. As a Mexican, my expectations were high, and this spot absolutely delivered.
… moreSteve Lanys-Morris
Great place. Super warm and friendly, delicious homemade sauces of varying spice levels, great margaritas, enchiladas, tacos!
… moreAndy Noyes
It’s fine! My kid loves it. The food is good. Basic southwestern fair. The Cheatin Vegan Nachos are the best, no I’m not vegan in neither is the dish. The bar is fun. Lotsa tequila great margaritas, the Smokey Joint is my favorite. The old place across the street had this vibe to it that didn’t quite follow them to the new spot but it’s still a good spot.
… moreJenn G
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We stopped in at Viva and tried the Macho Nachos—delicious! Generous, fresh toppings and great flavor. We added a side of guacamole, which was a perfect match. The service was friendly and quick, making the whole experience enjoyable. Would definitely come back!
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We stopped in at Viva and tried the Macho Nachos—delicious! Generous, fresh toppings and great flavor. We added a side of guacamole, which was a perfect match. The service was friendly and quick, making the whole experience enjoyable. Would definitely come back!
Jason B
The enchiladas were likely the best I have had in years — super tasty. Tacos were tasty but the soft tortillas did disintegrate such that they ended up better to eat with a fork and knife. That was the only negative. The draft beer selection was 7-8 options but the margarita selection was large. The service was a little slow the day that we were there, but the folks were all super friendly. I recommend this place but maybe avoid the soft tacos.
… moreGideon Stone
If there is such a thing as a restaurant institution in Ithaca, it’s Viva. Even under new ownership after 30 years, the vibe and the quality of the food have remained the same. Simple, straightforward dishes made with great ingredients, excellent margaritas, and a menu that delivers across the board.
… moreC R
Ever since the new owner in January 2025, the place has gone downhill. The chicken is gristly most of the time, the service is so incredibly slow, and the take out is a joke. We’ve been coming here every week/every other week for 10 yrs so I can post forthrightly.
Our last time here we waited over an hour for our food to be ready. We ordered online, waited a 1/2hr then when we got there for pickup still had to wait another 40mins. When asked about it, they said they prioritized the diners and were just now getting to the take out people. That’s horrible business. Just stop taking online orders/doing carry out. There were a lot of us waiting and we all agreed.
On top of that, all the ways they’ve changed the takeout menu/takeout ordering is atrocious.It’s unfortunate. This used to be a fun place to quickly get yummy food. Now it’s a pain on all fronts. We won’t be coming back for awhile.
… moreOur last time here we waited over an hour for our food to be ready. We ordered online, waited a 1/2hr then when we got there for pickup still had to wait another 40mins. When asked about it, they said they prioritized the diners and were just now getting to the take out people. That’s horrible business. Just stop taking online orders/doing carry out. There were a lot of us waiting and we all agreed.
On top of that, all the ways they’ve changed the takeout menu/takeout ordering is atrocious.It’s unfortunate. This used to be a fun place to quickly get yummy food. Now it’s a pain on all fronts. We won’t be coming back for awhile.
Rebecca McNellis
We had a couple cocktails and a snack of nachos. Nachos were very good. Atmosphere was bright and cheerful. We sat outside. Our server was busy, and was okay. She could’ve been a little more attentive. Overall, everything was good.
… moreCrystal Joy
We visited Viva on Valentine’s Day 2023 and it was a wonderful experience! Our table wasn’t quite ready when we arrived, so we sat at the bar and enjoyed an order of Mini Nachos. I like this smaller sized portion which was perfect as a starter.
The fresh squeezed orange-limeade was refreshing. My husband enjoyed a soft taco plate while I enjoyed the hard shell tacos! (one of our only debates in our home!) To Crunch or Not To Crunch… that is the question!
We celebrate our anniversary each week, and Viva Taqueria made our 93rd Taco Tuesday together very memorable. Thanks for a wonderful Valentine’s experience.
… moreThe fresh squeezed orange-limeade was refreshing. My husband enjoyed a soft taco plate while I enjoyed the hard shell tacos! (one of our only debates in our home!) To Crunch or Not To Crunch… that is the question!
We celebrate our anniversary each week, and Viva Taqueria made our 93rd Taco Tuesday together very memorable. Thanks for a wonderful Valentine’s experience.
Sherryll Chester
When returning to Ithaca post-graduation, Viva was the first spot my husband and I had to hit up. I feared that my memory of their nachos were better than they would be upon returning but I was wrong! The Macho Nachos were, and still are, the best nachos I have ever had. It is THE item to get here. Don’t leave without ordering it. They also have vegan nachos, which I haven’t tried, but they sounded delicious!
I also got The Purist margarita and it was delicious. Our waiter recommended it as something less sweet and it totally hit the mark.
The service was absolutely fantastic. Our waiter was helpful in guiding our choices, super friendly, and attentive to checking in on us.
Viva is my favorite restaurant in Ithaca and I cannot recommend those nachos enough!
… moreI also got The Purist margarita and it was delicious. Our waiter recommended it as something less sweet and it totally hit the mark.
The service was absolutely fantastic. Our waiter was helpful in guiding our choices, super friendly, and attentive to checking in on us.
Viva is my favorite restaurant in Ithaca and I cannot recommend those nachos enough!