VivaZ Cantina Menu
VivaZ Cantina is a Latin American restaurant located at 161 Park St in New Haven, CT. Known for its fantastic food and signature dishes like fajitas, tacos, and quesadillas, this casual Mexican dining spot has received rave reviews from customers. The menu offers a variety of options, including vegetarian choices, and the drinks are also highly recommended. The vibrant atmosphere with outdoor seating, full bar, and happy hour specials make it a popular choice for both locals and visitors. While some customers noted longer wait times, they found the food to be well worth it, with fresh ingredients and generous portions. The attentive staff, authentic decor, and delicious cocktails add to the overall experience at VivaZ Cantina. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, this restaurant stands out for its flavorful dishes and lively ambiance.
Aperitivos
Guacamole And Chips
fresh avocado, cilantro, red onion, lime juice
Viva Nachos
cheese, guac, beans, pico de Gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños; feel free to add protein for an extra charge
Flautas
three corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potato rolled and then deep fried. Topped with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa verde
Tostadas De Tinga
crispy tortillas; topped with avocado, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and a marinated chicken (tomato and chipotle)
Gorditas
Two corn arepas stuffed with cheese, beans, lettuce, and sour cream; add a protein for an extra charge and salsa for more flavor
Burrito
large flour tortilla rolled with rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and cheese. Add a protein for an upcharge
Quesadillas
two corn tortillas, loaded with cheese and add a protein for an extra charge. switch to flour tortilla if preferred
Shrimp Ceviche
Served up with cucumber, tomato, onion, and fresh lime juice
Elote
grilled mexican street corn topped with fresh cheese, mayo, and chile piquin
Chips And Salsa
Our house red and green salsas; We fry our chips here too!
Taco Salad
fried flour shell, avocado, cheese, beans, corn, lettuce, sour cream; feel free to add a protein for an extra charge
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing
House Salad
Classic staple; lettuce, tomato, onion, side of oil and vinegar.
Salads
Tacos
Carne Asada
seasoned beef cooked on the grill
Al Pastor
Marinated pork along with grilled pineapple
Pollo
Chicken breast cooked a la plancha
Pescado
Fish of the day, beer-battered and deep fried; served with a house chipotle mayo.
Cameron
Shrimp cooked a la plancha
Carnitas
traditionally stewed pulled pork simmered in oil for - hours
Chorizo
spicy Mexican seasoned sausage grilled to order
Calabacitas
Grilled Zucchini served with a light corn puree
Americano
Ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, & pico de gallo in a hard shell
Mole Con Pollo
Poblano-style Mole Sauce; made with dark chocolate, poblano peppers, nuts, seeds, raisins, and thyme. Served over seasoned chicken
Chile Relleno
Poblano Chili Pepper stuffed with cheese; topped with a light tomato sauce
Costillas En Salsa Verde
Baked pork ribs topped with salsa verde
NY Strip Ranchero
Filet cooked on the grill, served with roasted peppers and onions.
Enchiladas
Three corn tortillas, rolled and filled with your choice of protein. Served with sour cream, avocado, and cheese. Choice of salsa verde, roja, or mole Chicken +, Carne Asada +, Shrimp +
Fajitas
Chicken +/ Carne Asada +/ Shrimp MP served on cast iron. sides of tortilla, rice, beans, and roasted vegetables
Cemita
Served on a sesame bun; choice of breaded beef or chicken; avocado, cheese, raw onion, and chipotle
Rice Bowl
Chicken +/ Carne Asada +/ Fish & Shrimp MP Rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and pico de Gallo
Chilaquiles
corn chips, cheese, salsa, fried egg, sour cream, avocado, and raw onion. Chicken +, Carne Asada +, Shrimp +
Quesabirria
Two beef and cheese handmade tortillas served with a consommé
Platos
Postres
Flan
Vanilla Custard served with whipped cream
Churros
Filled with caramel, made to order
Tres Leches Cake
Platanos Dulces
plate of fried, sweet plantains. served with condensed milk for dipping
Pozole
Pork Stew served in a big bowl with big white corn, radish, shredded lettuce, and two tostadas
Sopa De Tortilla
Chicken stock broth with fried tortilla strips and sour cream.
Sopa De Fideo
traditional Mexican noodle soup with carrot, zucchini, cheese, and our own tomato-based broth
Soup
Tamales
Tamal De Salsa Verde
chicken and corn mixed with our spicy and fresh salsa verde
Tamal De Salsa Roja (Guajillo)
chicken and corn mixed with our savory salsa roja and guajillo pepper
Tamal De Rajas Con Queso
non-spicy peppers and corn loaded with cheese
Camarones A La Diabla
pan-seared, fresh shrimp in a house 'diabla' sauce (extremely spicy)
Coctel De Camaron
fresh shrimp boiled in vegetable broth, presented with a house cocktail sauce
Salmon A La Parilla
Grilled Salmon served above a bed of zucchini with a light corn puree. Served with a side of rice
Del Mar
Sides
Sour Cream
Rice & Beans
Pinto beans & Mexican rice
Guacamole
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