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

$16.00

Viva Nachos

cheese, guac, beans, pico de Gallo, sour cream, and jalapeños; feel free to add protein for an extra charge

$17.00

Flautas

three corn tortillas stuffed with mashed potato rolled and then deep fried. Topped with cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and salsa verde

$12.00

Tostadas De Tinga

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

$13.00

Burrito

large flour tortilla rolled with rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and cheese. Add a protein for an upcharge

$11.00

Quesadillas

two corn tortillas, loaded with cheese and add a protein for an extra charge. switch to flour tortilla if preferred

$13.00

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

$9.00

Chips And Salsa

Our house red and green salsas; We fry our chips here too!

$7.00

Taco Salad

fried flour shell, avocado, cheese, beans, corn, lettuce, sour cream; feel free to add a protein for an extra charge

$13.00

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, croutons, parmesan cheese, and caesar dressing

$7.00

House Salad

Classic staple; lettuce, tomato, onion, side of oil and vinegar.

$7.00

Salads

Tacos

Carne Asada

seasoned beef cooked on the grill

$4.00

Al Pastor

Marinated pork along with grilled pineapple

$4.00

Pollo

Chicken breast cooked a la plancha

$4.00

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 - hours

$4.00

Chorizo

spicy Mexican seasoned sausage grilled to order

$4.00

Calabacitas

Grilled Zucchini served with a light corn puree

$4.00

Americano

Ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheese, sour cream, & pico de gallo in a hard shell

$4.00

Mole Con Pollo

Poblano-style Mole Sauce; made with dark chocolate, poblano peppers, nuts, seeds, raisins, and thyme. Served over seasoned chicken

$23.00

Chile Relleno

Poblano Chili Pepper stuffed with cheese; topped with a light tomato sauce

$21.00

Costillas En Salsa Verde

Baked pork ribs topped with salsa verde

$21.00

NY Strip Ranchero

Filet cooked on the grill, served with roasted peppers and onions.

$29.00

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 +

$16.00

Fajitas

Chicken +/ Carne Asada +/ Shrimp MP served on cast iron. sides of tortilla, rice, beans, and roasted vegetables

$16.00

Cemita

Served on a sesame bun; choice of breaded beef or chicken; avocado, cheese, raw onion, and chipotle

$19.00

Rice Bowl

Chicken +/ Carne Asada +/ Fish & Shrimp MP Rice, beans, guac, sour cream, and pico de Gallo

$13.00

Chilaquiles

corn chips, cheese, salsa, fried egg, sour cream, avocado, and raw onion. Chicken +, Carne Asada +, Shrimp +

$16.00

Quesabirria

Two beef and cheese handmade tortillas served with a consommé

$21.00

Platos

Postres

Flan

Vanilla Custard served with whipped cream

$8.00

Churros

Filled with caramel, made to order

$8.00

Tres Leches Cake

$8.00

Platanos Dulces

plate of fried, sweet plantains. served with condensed milk for dipping

$8.00

Pozole

Pork Stew served in a big bowl with big white corn, radish, shredded lettuce, and two tostadas

$16.00

Sopa De Tortilla

Chicken stock broth with fried tortilla strips and sour cream.

$9.00

Sopa De Fideo

traditional Mexican noodle soup with carrot, zucchini, cheese, and our own tomato-based broth

$9.00

Soup

Tamales

Tamal De Salsa Verde

chicken and corn mixed with our spicy and fresh salsa verde

$5.00

Tamal De Salsa Roja (Guajillo)

chicken and corn mixed with our savory salsa roja and guajillo pepper

$5.00

Tamal De Rajas Con Queso

non-spicy peppers and corn loaded with cheese

$5.00

Camarones A La Diabla

pan-seared, fresh shrimp in a house 'diabla' sauce (extremely spicy)

$21.00

Coctel De Camaron

fresh shrimp boiled in vegetable broth, presented with a house cocktail sauce

$18.00

Salmon A La Parilla

Grilled Salmon served above a bed of zucchini with a light corn puree. Served with a side of rice

$24.00

Del Mar

Sides

Sour Cream

$1.00

Rice & Beans

Pinto beans & Mexican rice

$4.00

Guacamole

oz

$4.50

French Fries

$6.00

Chips

$2.00

Chipotle Mayo

$1.00

Salsa De Arbol

$1.00

Salsa Verde

$1.00

Salsa Roja

$1.00