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2015 Manor Rd
Austin,
TX
78722
30.284
-97.7202
Neighborhood: Upper Boggy Creek
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VIVO Cocina Mexicana
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Vivo
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Bright colors make this space warm and inviting: orange against purple, red against green, punctuated with large-scale paintings. A bar area has stools and cozy leather couches for enjoying prickly pear margaritas. Tables and chairs cluster on the split-level patio that features a burbling fountain. The puffy taco is the signature dish, stuffed with spicy tofu, tomatoes and cheese. Enchiladas verdes come with moist shredded chicken, topped with tangy green tomatillo sauce.
12/12/09
Yummy!
by sassychic71 at Citysearch
I have always enjoyed myself when dining at Vivo's. I have taken out of town guests here and they have always enjoyed it. It is a very unusual and interesting dining experience. I saw that they are opening a north location and I am so excited!! Hope it has the same feel and vibe as the original.
- Pros: Gorgeous place, Great food
- Cons: No reservations, parking
11/04/09
Awful
by CSMobileUser2 at Citysearch
Tried to eat lunch and they would not seat our party despite having four open tables in the dining room alone. We inquired if they were short staffed and were told no, they were just holding those tables for larger parties. We stood around while they continued to make parties of four or less wait 15+ minutes. We asked to speak to a manager who immediately told us they have to serve large parties over others. When we said there were plenty of people waiting, the Manager said they would not seat any parties of less than 7 at the open tables, despite the wait list and no large party reservations. Awful service and horrible management. We won't go back.
09/17/09
Worst Restaurant Experience-- Do not go in a large group!!!
by lfit at Citysearch
A group of us-- about 13-- came for a pre-bachelorette night out. They don't take reservations, but the manager assured us that the wait would be 20 minutes max. 2 hours later (and a few complaints) we finally got seated about 11:00. The waiter completely dismissed our table, taking only half of the drink orders. Then, he proceeded to ignore us for another 30 minutes. By the time we got out, the night was pretty much over...Lets just say that I will never step a foot in this restaurant again!! The food is definitely not worth the wait!!!
- Pros: Hibiscus margarita is ok, but expensive
- Cons: Horrible wait staff
The Details on Vivo
Parking:
There are plenty of spots in the lot.
When to Go:
The first Sunday of the month is gay and lesbian night.
Where to Sit:
The patio is obviously the preferred place to sit as the mix of plants and cozy nooks make the patio seem like a tropical vacation.
What to Drink:
The bar carries more than two dozen brands of tequila for shots, margaritas and tequila-spiked sangria. Or try a michelada with your choice of import beer.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Outdoor Dining, People Watching, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
