Viva Burrito

this place rocks.definitely one of my favorite burrito joints in the city. i work right around the corner and make sure to come at least once a week. every ingredient is super flavorful, they dice up all the veggies nicely and the hot sauces are immaculate. staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is super chill and casual. be sure to stop by if you’re looking for a quick and yummy mexican lunch

I enjoyed the excellent food served at their Staniford St location being in 2005. I was very disappointed when that location closed last year. I was delighted to find their new Fenway location two weeks ago. Same fresh made to order food cooked perfectly and served by a friendly efficient staff. I would give VB 10 stars if that were possible.

The prices was great. They used fresh ingredients but the crispy chicken tacos were ok.

I’m sorry but I just paid for their “large” guacamole and it’s the smallest container so buyer beware (see picture). Also, look carefully when you do an online order because they try to add in an automated tip. That makes me not want to give one. Food is good but probably won’t go back for the above reasons

One of the best places in Boston to get Mexican takeaway food! Service is quick and the place is also nice if you want to sit there and have a quick bite. I recommend their steak fajita sandwich. Their steak taco salad is also very good.

Pretty good for a fast casual Mexican place, would come here again for a quick bite. The lamb burrito is unusual but good, worth a try. I don’t love their guac; too limey. And tacos are fine in terms of taste, nothing special - but a bit overpriced.

The food was amazing! Amazing giant burrito. But for some reason when I asked for vegetables, not only did they add just a tiny amount of vegetables, they even charged me $4 extra. So I didn't like their customer service especially because they did not seem to be able to speak that much english. It was all Spanish. When I asked for vegetables, I only met lettuce and tomatoes and some other things like that. Not fried or cooked vegetables. Still the burrito was amazing. I would give the food definitely a B+ filling and non caustic. Meaning, I didn't get acid reflux after I ate the food.

I rate based on the type of resturant. The food was amazing. I had the Wrapped Fajita, my wife had the burrito, nephews and neemaw had the 🌮 tacos. Great flavor and good portion size. The staff was awesome!

Great food. Very fresh. Good portions. Lots of options. Well priced. Clean. Friendly. Will definitely come again

Pretty much the best burrito for the best price in town! I'm from Los Angeles so that's saying something. I only go here when I'm visiting Boston (aka it's a stop I have to make every time). They recently moved locations but that's how much I love them, I will literally follow them everywhere. The only place I go in the area. Ingredients are fresh, service is quick, choices are plenty. Diverse crowd. SO is a picky eater but no complaints here! Environment is clean and well lit, supplies are well stocked. They DO NOT skimp on the filling especially the protein. Sometimes there's a line but it moves quickly. You will often see regulars here chatting with the staff/owner. Come here!!

Viva Burrito has moved! And I've finally checked it out post move! The new space is pretty and bright with big windows. It has a very different atmosphere than the old space. (though I liked sitting in the old space too) They've cut down their menu a bit - but the burritos are still delicious! I don't think they are serving booze anymore, but they are still well situated to be a fantastic lunch spot.

Went here for a quick lunch with a buddy of mine, I got a steak burrito and it was a good burrito! Nothing wrong with the place, workers did their job, store was clean, and the prices were on par. Easy place to grab some food for lunch, will definitely go back again!

I love this place. My favorite thing is the steak fajita wrap - steak, peppers, onions, pico, and lettuce wrapped up in a tortilla. The steak is really flavorful, as are the vegetables. I've been going to this place since it was over near Beacon Hill, and I was so excited that it just moved and didn't close. Burritos are great, too.

I ordered a steak burrito with sour cream, it came out to 13 dollars. It was really good to be honest, the guys serving me didnt seem like he wanted to be there but he didnt give me a bad attitude or anything so its not the biggest of deals but thats the reason its not getting 5 stars. The environment isnt too bright or welcoming either but I would go again bc the food quality was good and it wasnt a million bucks. Nice and quick :)

This spot offers all the great options for Mexican food AND booze! They have a pretty vast menu with many of the fan favorites of Mexican cuisines. The steak burrito bowl was tasty and fresh. I could have doubled up my option, but I also got the nachos that worked out well. The beef nachos were loaded and good portion. It was finger licking good and couldn't get enough! They also offer alcohol here with beer, sangria and some other drink creations. Plenty room for indoor dining.

Looked clean so tried them out - huge burrito is the standard size. I didn't care for tortillla wrap as much - but it really is about the contents which were plentiful and not overloaded with rice. Guacamole was very good - not cheapened with sour cream and good amount of tomato mixed in. Polite service.

Bangin burritos! I always stop by when I am passing through downtown Boston! the chicken is especially awesome

Mediocre food and worse customer service. I ordered an enchilada plate after finally being served (the staff person ignored me while he finished a conversation with his co-workers). He then tried to argue with me because the menu says we have a choice of refried beans or black beans but he wanted me to have black beans (he put them on my plate without asking. I don't even eat black beans). I refused to argue with him. I let him know I was only paying for an enchilada plate with refried beans on it, so he eventually took the black beans off the plate and put refried beans on. He also asked if I wanted sour cream and guacamole and forgot to mention there would be an upcharge. And after all the back and forth the food wasn't even that good. Next time I'll stick with Chilicates.

Excellent Mexican food for take out or eat in. They are quick and affordable. One of the few places in the Financial District open in the evenings. A regular stop for us for dinner when we don't want to cook.

I just walked bu Viva. The windows are papered-over and lights are off. What up?

The flavor is so good! The burritos and quesadillas are fully packed. I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture, but take my word it was delicious. I went by the other day to get a burrito bowl and they looked closed I hope this is temporary

Good food - have had the burritos several times. They seem to be a good value and service is fast. If you call ahead they are ready quickly with no wait. Give them a try!

Cajun chicken viva burrito was awesome. Didnt explode / hurt that much coming out of my rear end either - which is suprising for a burrito. Salsa that came with the chips were good. Chips were also good too. Guac was good, fresh. Very happy with the food. Will definitely jam you one back !

My favorite place for burritos.. now it's closed I'm dying inside.. again don't judge

under eight dollars including tax for a veggie burrito with guacamole. Oh by the way, it was one of the best I've ever had. Roasted peppers, rice, beans, the real deal! I will say the woman in there does not speak great English, and getting the correct bathroom code from her was brutal, A terrible neighborhood for parking and traffic, but outstanding burritos, and I have to guess most everything else will be good too.

It's a burrito joint, but not as you know it. Sure, they have the usual traditional ones with chicken or steak or pork and rice and beans and salsa. Or you can wander a little further down the menu for a lamb and spinach or barbecue pork or artichoke and spinach. How about red snapper or scallops and salmon? So with an eye for something different, today's lunch was the chicken curry burrito. A spicy curry sauce with plenty of chicken but not wet at all. Easy to eat and not drippy, it was very flavorful. There's also a salsa bar with mild to hot salsas.

Best burritos by far in Boston. Now open at their new location!!! Highly recommend trying this place. You will not be disappointed!!

This place has great location, and splendid interior - One of the liveliest and most colorful - but I can here to try the food. As a fan of quesadillas and burritos, I tried both and sadly was dissatisfied. First in for most, if you are a meat lover and crave those juicy, soft, flavorful bites, yOu will not find them here. The chicken I had at times had bits of cartilage, and was tough and chewy in texture; similar to the steak. The rice and beans in the burrito were very bland and didn't even taste or see any guac in my burrito when eating it. I will give them props for making their own hot sauce bar. However, like most in making sauces, it can be a flop if you're not an expert in making them. The sauces did not pair well. Some were too vinegary or overly hot to enjoy the meal properly. Even the pickled peppers and jalapeños did not have the right pickled taste to enjoy the flavor you naturally expect. They tasted a bit strange. It is very catchy to visit when walking by but for those who are considering trying out this place, please keep this review. One last item, more of a slight annoyance - the quesadilla is overly packed. It gets pretty tall at about 1/2 to 3/4 of an inch. If you like putting guac, sour cream, and hot sauces on quesadillas, it will be messy holding it up and eating. The sour cream is good though - so I 100% recommend getting it if you do come here.

Delicious! Ended up here by accident and can't wait to go back. Im the menu has some unique items I haven't seen before. I got the chicken and capers burrito it comes with a lemon pepper sauce it was excellent. Staff was cool. Food was fresh. Thanks!

I love Viva Burrito! Not a burrito person till I had Viva, a burrito on steroid loaded with protein Good quesadillas ill def order again thanks ya!

The first time that I tried Viva Burrito was 10 years ago. I was in a training class in Boston in 2009 and a friend introduced me for the first time. Back then, I thought the steak quesadilla was amazing. Little did I know there was something much better on the menu. After seven years stationed in another part of Boston, I came back to this area for several months in late 2015 for a detail. Viva Burrito quickly became one of my go to lunch spot due to the distance from my office and also the quick service and affordable price. It was also in 2015 that my new favorite item on the menu changed to the Viva Fresh Salmon Salad. The salad has grilled salmon, zucchini, yellow squash and tomatoes wedges over a bed of lettuce and garnished with green olives and toasted pumpkin seeds. Best tasting grilled salmon salad I have ever had and I have tried many at surrounding area restaurants that cost far more. Fast forward to 2018, I am back and I haven't forgotten this place. The quality over the years have not changed at all. If anything, the menu have expanded and now you can even pre-order your food on Grub-hub and then pick it up. This is great if you work nearby and have a set lunch schedule and also because the lines tend to be very long during lunch time.

I really want to like this place, and i've ordered here a few times, but every time I've been less and less impressed :( I was really craving some late night burrito action this weekend and took the liberty of putting together an order for the guys i live with. Guac&Chips - Chips are actually really good, guac was average Nachos - I'd actually say this was above average, they were quite loaded, and not soggy when they arrived. Steak&Spinach Burrito- this was my meal, my big complaint was that it was just jam packed full of rice, which made me think they were trying to skimp on the meat! Not much else in this burrito for substance other than the Rice/Steak/Spinach, which was a little disappointing! For late night Mexican, price is fine, so like I said it was A-Ok, but I was really hoping for something more!

Idk why this place doesn't have more stars. Literally every time I got it's consistent and FIRE !!!

A surprisingly decent taco joint. Don't get the guacamole though! It's super teeny tiny, and as much as I love guacamole, I gotta admit that it's not worth the splurge. I ordered the Carne Asada and the chicken tacos, with a side of guacamole. When the kitchen asked me if I wanted to add cheese, I didn't realize it costs extra! I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese, because it didn't really do anything to add taste or texture. Both the meats were nicely flavored and I'm happy to report, relatively juicy! Knowing that this is just a local taco place with mediocre reviews, my expectations were pretty low so I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't a bad meal at all! Drop by if you're craving some tacos. It'll hit the spot! Sort of.

OMG! Horrible. Salsa bar = really bad (taste...blech!) Tacos = terrible (overcooked chicken bits and paltry filling) Chips = inedible (stale Tostitos) Rice = tasted like curry...WTF? Service = poor (cook got annoyed when I ordered, then asked for chips and salsa first - told me to wait for the rest of the food.) Price = expensive for crappy food. Sorry, not trying to be mean, but this place is bad...really bad. 1.25 stars.

Food here no good. The cool has a bad attitude so try to avoid him. Other employees are nice but make sure to not encounter the cook.

Yo, this place is about as good for Mexican food as you're gonna get in Boston. I'm pretty picky about my Mexican food too, being from Southern California, and Mexican. It's affordable, the service is quick, and the employees are friendly. They made the burrito right to my liking. I'll definitely be back to have another burrito. It's the first place here in Boston that marinates their carnitas correctly, annnnd knew what a wet burrito was. Will definitely be back.

One star is a little harsh because this place has potential. My issue is that I ordered the "viva Burrito" with blackened chicken breast. Cashier asked if I wanted guacamole and cheese and I said yes, she yells to kitchen "with everything". Which included mayonnaise which I did not realize nor was I asked nor is it on the menu. It was nothing short of disgusting because all I could taste was mayo and thru it out after 2 bites

This was my go to place at work for my burrito or tacos but recently the food hasn't been good. I would usually call it in but lately its never ready ..I usually have to wait longer. The last two meals have gotten me sick. Don't know if they changed owners but they really have gone downhill. I'll have to go to Ana's Taqueria which is farther down.

Are you kidding me with this place?! So good, especially for the price. Authentic mexican with freshly made tortilla/taco shells. The grilled mixed veggies are a must try!

I LOVE Viva Burrito. It's a blessing that it's in walking distance of my work. The salsa bar is awesome, the staff is lovely (even despite the stress of the fast pace) and portions are always huge. The meat is perfectly cooked and seasoned and real-- definitely an upgrade from any fast food place. I also love the variety. They have everything, from your plain rice and beans to a fancy scallop dish with a fresh fruit smoothie. It's so affordable and always super fresh, so it's worth the couple of minutes wait for my food. If you love yourself, get the roast pork in anything and heap on the pico de gallo. Hits the spot every time.

The steak burrito was almost as good as the steak quesadilla. Hot sauce and avocado top it off.

Good atmosphere. Chips and salsa were alright but nothing special. Then I had a ground beef burrito no beans and no guacamole. Then I got a very unpleasant surprise THERE WERE PEAS IN IT! WHO IN THERE RIGHT MIND PUTS PEAS IN A BEEF BURRITO. it was straight up disgusting and threw it out. If your like me and hate peas next time order a chicken or steak burrito Or better yet quesadilla. Lesson Learned.

Great service and food. I come get all the time for the best taco salad!! Order on line and order is always ready and package well.

I'm like so upset right now! I ordered through EAT24 my order came in 45 minute which is not the case but I'm here munching on chips from a brown paper bag and guacamole while I'm writing. Review without with proper grammars and commas with one hand. I order a steak and chicken plate fajita and received a wrap and had to order extra steak for the delivery minimum and totally upset right now . Never gonna order ever! But thanks for all the aluminum wraps and brown paper bag maybe it will come to use when I need my gel manicure removed haha

Pro: 1.) Very good food. I really enjoy the burritos, soft tacos, the caesar salad (yes, I understand that's an odd choice at a Tex-Mex restaurant), and the salsa bar. Con: 1.) The staff is very very slow. The place is almost always packed at lunch time, because their food is good. There's a big state building across the street, and Massachusetts General Hospital is within walking distance. There are frequently a lot of customers waiting patiently for their order, meanwhile the staff are chatting (which likely slows them down). My supervisor got so frustrated with their service, that he won't go anymore. 2.) One time, a staff member at the register was too busy texting on her cell phone to notice that I was standing in front of her. I ordered food and a soda. She didn't give me a cup to bring to the soda fountain machine, and when I asked she didn't know I ordered a soda. Clearly her text was her priority. 3.) Orders should be prepared on a "first come, first served" basis, but I frequently see customers who ordered after me, get their food before me. Also, it's become more and more obvious that customers who are fluent in Spanish and are friendly with the staff, get their food a lot quicker. My colleague, who speaks Portuguese, Spanish, and English, went to Viva for lunch right after I did (I had to wait at least 15 - 20 minutes). She got her lunch within a few minutes.

This is my go to spot if I ever need a quick and easy dinner. It's very convenient for me to get to and it's relatively cheap. The burritos and nachos are decent. I like their quesadillas as well.

I'm pretty torn on this review. Positives - The food was pretty good. The prices were decent NEGATIVE - The guy who took our order was a complete jerk. He just had a scowl on his face. He was not patient, and did not want to answer any questions that we had, not that we had many. And it wasn't even busy at the time. The guy was just a miserable pr!ck. There is a lot of competition so close by, next time i'll go somewhere else and get treated with respect.

This is a great place to grab a bite, I love there fajita! Way much better than the chain restaurant. I live in the building so it is very convenient to order a take-out. The service and environment are ok, but good food is always more important than anything else. Don't ever doubt if you are a foodie.

Well if I were to compare Viva burrito to anybody I would say they are sub par to Taco Bell I had their nachos and it was no better than a nacho that my three-year-old could make in the kitchen. For the cost it was a little cheaper than niko's but you get what you pay for me it was unedible as it was chewy and you had to keep spitting it out so don't order the carneous sada because I don't think it's Carney I think it's dog meat. As for the bean and cheese burrito for the kids it was your garden variety out of the can but it wasn't the good canned stuffAnd the breeder was about a 4 and a 1/2 inch burritoAgain Taco Bell least has the sauce to go with it and has more flavorI would Not recommend this to my worst enemy. Go the extra few miles to niko's or Taco Bell

Here's the thing: the food is pretty good BUT...don't go on Thursdays. They continuously mess up orders- different meals, forgotten entrees, etc, wrong order, etc. We have ordered 2 Thursdays in a row. As I said, food is good, but it's disappointing they're not more on top of it. We will NOT be going on Thursday anymore. There's another crew that works on different days and that's when the food is really great, and the service. Had to post because service is SO inconsistent.

It is not El Pelon - my favorite Taqueria in Boston - but Viva is not too far behind. They make a very good Burrito. My favorite is the lamb and spinach - the grilled meats for the burritos here are quite tasty.

Next to bad food, nothing prompts me to write a review faster than bad service. This place was both. Ms. 1-star customer service took my order full of attitude. I asked her how much guac was in the guac&chips versus just the guac. Sure she ended up telling me what I wanted to know, but not without making sure it was the most condescending tone that I knew guac by itself didn't have chips and chips by itself didn't have guac. While waiting for my order, I also witnessed a customer complaining to her that he ordered the seafood burrito with just shrimp. He'd gotten a mixed seafood burrito and she argued that since he said seafood burrito with shrimp, it'd meant he'd get seafood. And though I hate to poke my nose into other people's business, you can look at the menu and see that ALL seafood burritos are listed under their seafood section, and then you can specify the seafood...just as the customer did. She just kept arguing with him until he gave up. My guacamole was a sad green color and tasted terribly sour. I don't think it was bad--just that they might've mixed it with salsa. It was also obviously over-blended. Also if their "large" is this size, I'd hate to see their small. I've uploaded a picture with a spoon for comparison. One scoop and that thing was gone. The flan tasted like a sweet omelette with light caramel topping. The bottom was also REALLY hard. Bad baking? or has it been sitting too long? I've no idea but I won't be trying to figure it out. Nightmare.

I got the chicken quesadilla and it was very dry. I also thought the service was extremely poor

I was hospitalized at MGH and one night I got really hungry. I went on yelp and came across viva burrito. I ordered the chicken quesadilla and it. Was. Bomb! The wrap was crunchy which was a little different but very good. If I'm ever around the area or at MGH I will most certainly be back! Oh and the plus side is they deliver

Tasty, affordable food here. I enjoyed my steak burrito and they have a nice salsa section. Recommended for a quick lunch!

Oh viva viva viva. I'm so torn on this review, I love your food as burritos go you are five stars. But when it comes to delivery that's where you fail me. Don't get me wrong this place is awesome, they're great. It is just so busy they can't handle the volume. Even when you go in the wait is long. So the missing two stars is based solely on the poor delivery options : calling in/being on hold forever! Or ordering online and not having a way to convey all special order items you want. And when I say special I actually mean simple like quac on the side. This review is only for the lunch time, not at dinner time.