VivaZ Cantina Menu – New Haven, CT

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : New Haven, CT

Longstanding family-owned Mexican restaurant & bar serving standards in a dimly-lit dining room. Based on 325 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

VivaZ Cantina 06511

Address:
161 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511

Phone: (475) 238-6390

Website: https://vivaznewhaven.com/

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Hours

Saturday 4 PM–1 AM
Sunday 4 PM–12 AM
Monday

(Labor Day)
Closed
Tuesday 4 PM–1 AM
Wednesday 4 PM–1 AM
Thursday 4 PM–1 AM
Friday 4 PM–1 AM

Menu

Aperitivos
Guacamole And Chips
fresh avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice
$15.00
Viva Nachos
cheese, guac, beans, pico de Gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños; feel free to add protein for an extra charge
$16.00
Chilaquiles
corn chips, cheese, salsa, fried egg, sour cream, avocado, and raw onion
$15.00
Flautas
three corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potato rolled and then deep fried. Topped with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa verde
$11.00
Tostadas De Tinga
2 crispy tortillas; topped with avocado, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and a marinated chicken (tomato and chipotle)
$17.00
Gorditas
Two corn arepas stuffed with cheese, beans, lettuce, and sour cream; add a protein for an extra charge and salsa for more flavor
$12.00
Burrito
large flour tortilla rolled with rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and cheese. Add a protein for an upcharge
$10.00
Quesadillas
two corn tortillas, loaded with cheese and add a protein for an extra charge. switch to flour tortilla if preferred
$12.00
Quesabirria
Two beef and cheese handmade tortillas served with a consommé
$18.00
Shrimp Ceviche
Served up with cucumber, tomato, onion, and fresh lime juice
$13.00
Elote
grilled mexican street corn topped with fresh cheese, mayo, and chile piquin
$6.00
Chips And Salsa
Our house red and green salsas; We fry our chips here too!
$5.00
Al Americano
Cheeseburger
Beef patty with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Served with fries
$18.00
Taco Americano
Served on a hard shell. Corn shell, ground beef, shredded lettuce, sour cream, pico de Gallo
$3.50
Chicken Tenders And Fries $15.00
Salads
Taco Salad
fried flour shell, avocado, cheese, beans, corn, lettuce, sour cream; feel free to add a protein for an extra charge
$12.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing
$6.00
House Salad
Classic staple; lettuce, tomato, onion, side of oil and vinegar.
$6.00
Tacos
Carne Asada
seasoned beef cooked on the grill
$3.50
Al Pastor
Marinated pork along with grilled pineapple
$3.50
Pollo
Chicken breast cooked a la plancha
$3.50
Pescado
Fish of the day, beer-battered and deep fried; served with a house chipotle mayo.
$4.50
Cameron
Shrimp cooked a la plancha
$4.50
Carnitas
traditionally stewed pulled pork simmered in oil for 3-4 hours
$3.50
Chorizo
spicy Mexican seasoned sausage grilled to order
$3.50
Meatless Plates
Quesadilla De Calabacitas
Two corn tortillas; loaded with cheese, grilled zucchini, onions, and tomatoes
$16.00
Quesadilla De Vegetales
Two corn tortillas; loaded with cheese, sautéed mushrooms, onions, and peppers
$16.00
Enchilada De Calabacitas
Three corn tortillas; rolled with sautéed zucchini, onions, and tomatoes
$16.00
Platos
Mole Con Pollo
Poblano-style Mole Sauce; made with dark chocolate, poblano peppers, nuts, seeds, raisins, and thyme. Served over seasoned chicken
$22.00
Chile Relleno
Poblano Chili Pepper stuffed with cheese; topped with a light tomato sauce
$20.00
Costillas En Salsa Verde
Baked pork ribs topped with salsa verde
$20.00
NY Strip Ranchero
Filet cooked on the grill, served with roasted peppers and onions.
$29.00
Enchiladas De Pollo
Three corn tortillas, rolled and filled with chicken. Served with sour cream, avocado, and cheese. Choice of salsa
$18.00
Fajitas
Chicken +6/ Carne Asada +8/ Shrimp MP served on cast iron. sides of tortilla, rice, beans, and roasted vegetables
$15.00
Cemita
Served on a sesame bun; choice of breaded beef or chicken; avocado, cheese, raw onion, and chipotle
$18.00
Rice Bowl
Chicken +6/ Carne Asada +8/ Fish & Shrimp MP Rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and pico de Gallo
$12.00
Frijoles Charros
Mexican-style baked beans with pork longaniza, bacon, jalapeno, and beer broth. served with two crispy tostadas loaded with beans, cheese, and lettuce
$18.00
Postres
Flan
Vanilla Custard served with whipped cream
$6.00
Churros
Filled with caramel, made to order
$7.00
Tres Leches Cake $6.00
Chimichanga De Fruta
Flour tortilla filled with cream cheese and strawberries. Deep fried and then sprinkled with sugar
$8.00
Platanos Dulces
plate of fried, sweet plantains. served with condensed milk for dipping
$6.00
Soup
Pozole
Pork Stew served in a big bowl with big white corn, radish, shredded lettuce, and two tostadas
$15.00
Sopa De Tortilla
Chicken stock broth with fried tortilla strips and sour cream.
$6.00
Sopa De Fideo
traditional Mexican noodle soup with carrot, zucchini, cheese, and our own tomato-based broth
$6.00
Tamales
Tamal De Salsa Verde
chicken and corn mixed with our spicy and fresh salsa verde
$4.50
Tamal De Salsa Roja (Guajillo)
chicken and corn mixed with our savory salsa roja and guajillo pepper
$4.50
Tamal De Rajas Con Queso
non-spicy peppers and corn loaded with cheese
$4.50
Del Mar
Mojarra
fresh mojarra fish, deep fried to a crisp and tender inside, served with tostones, rice, lettuce, grilled jalapeno, and pico de gallo
$22.00
Camarones A La Diabla
pan-seared, fresh shrimp in a house ‘diabla’ sauce (extremely spicy)
$20.00
Caldo De Mariscos
mussels, clams, shrimp, and white fish stewed in red guajillo pepper sauce
$24.00
Coctel De Camaron
fresh shrimp boiled in vegetable broth, presented with a house cocktail sauce
$16.00

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Reviews

AJ Lux
Fresh made chips and homemade salsa? In New Haven!? ❤️ This is good Mexican food in a friendly in a storied environment. I’m really happy Vivaz is back. Great late night tacos too. Check them out!

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Ralph M
An amazing surprise !!!!! We couldn’t decide where to eat – drove by Viva’s and decided to go in. The last time I was here was many years ago. It has since closed and reopened under new management w/updated menu selections, etc. Well – I’m here to let you know that this place is WONDERFUL Josh the manager and Mariano our server could not have been any better. 5 star service!!!!! The food was DELICIOUS!!!!!!! We had a cactus salad, nachos and fajitas. Very fresh and many delicious tastes. 100% stop in and see these guys – you won’t be disappointed!

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Carmen Bobu
The tostada was great, the tacos just ok, the tamal a bit small but good, the margarita amazing

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William Douglas
First time coming here and I enjoyed the food. I had the chicken taco, steak taco and chorizo taco. I recommend coming during happy hour because the tacos are $2 during that time!

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Liang Lin
I have been here twice with my friends. We loved the atmosphere and the staff was so nice and kind to us. I also wanted to give a special shout-out to Josh the server. He was amazing and gave me and my friends the best service.

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Meredith Jones
Absolutely fabulous food & service. The menu had many choices and we sampled a carne asada burrito, enchiladas calabacitas, fish & pork tacos. Our daughter was even able to have pancakes from the special Easter Brunch Menu.

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Jenny Paola
I came here with my parents on a sunday night and can I tell you that aside from the food being AMAZING. The SERVICE from everyone was impeccable. They were really on point asking if we were okay and If we needed anything. The food was honestly the best I’ve had in a long time it was fresh and delicious. Will be deff be coming back again.

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Faith Fakolujo
It’s such a lovely spot. The food was amazing and pretty inexpensive, the staff was delightful, and the restaurant in general was beautiful. I highly recommend it, you won’t regret a trip here!

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Shelly Rivera
Open late, great service, great food, great drinks. Been to new haven twice; of the places we have eaten so far I would make sure to make my way back here on my next visit.

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Alexa Playtravisscoot
Food was great!! Drinks were amazing and bartender was friendly, good service. I love the atmosphere very cozy and clean. Will come again!! (went last night)

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