Viva is a vibrant Mexican eatery, serving up tasty grilled meats, brunch specials, and crafty cocktails in a lively atmosphere perfect for hanging out with friends.
"A dazzling driftwood sculpture resembling a tree in bloom anchors Viva’s gorgeous dining room while an exploding flower infinity mirror doubles as an art installation in the same space, providing a perfect backdrop for a weekend morning flooded with $35 bottomless sangria. Both white and red varieties join a menu of chilaquiles, huevos rancheros, and more to help greet the weekend." - Janna Karel
"¡Viva! from Los Angeles-based chef Ray Garcia at Resorts World features a design by Celano Design Studio in conjunction with local architect Marnell Companies. The dynamic space features an indoor promenade patio, bar and lounge area, suspended ceilings decorated with plants and floral arrangements, a large mural by artists Chalk & Brush, and an outdoor, people-watching patio open to a restaurant row. Among the menu highlights, the shrimp and clamato coctel de camaron, ancho-rubbed lamb ribs and a side of red cabbage slaw, must-order chicharron and garlic mojo, octopus with chorizo and salsa molcajete, and a 6-ounce cut of Mashima Reserve American wagyu with salsa, roasted tomato, and fingerling potatoes. Do head here on the weekend for brunch." - Susan Stapleton
"Celebrated Los Angeles chef Ray Garcia’s Mexican restaurant ¡Viva! at Resorts World used Celano Design Studio to create the look of the space in conjunction with local architect Marnell Companies. A large mural by artists Chalk & Brush anchors the indoor patio, while outside, diners can sit on the people-watching patio that overlooks Las Vegas Boulevard. Some of the beautiful touches to the space include an exploding flower infinity mirror that doubles as an art installation. Behind the main bar sits a bottle display influenced by the architecture of ancient ruins around Mexico. Anchoring the dining room, a dazzling driftwood sculpture resembling a tree in bloom. On the indoor patio, a vibrant mural designed by Miami-based Chalk & Brush, inspired by the culture, landscape, architecture, and patterns of Mexico, acts as a backdrop for the bar. A private dining room showcases ¡Viva!’s exclusive tequila and mezcal collection." - Susan Stapleton
"Chef Ray Garcia offers an indoor patio at ¡Viva! at Resorts World. Aside from great people watching along the resort’s District shopping esplanade, customers can pick up his famous chicarrones, brunch on the weekend, and mezcal." - Susan Stapleton
"Viva! located inside Resorts World in Las Vegas, features dishes including Ray Garcia’s iconic crispy pork chicharron. Garcia's involvement in Viva! is highlighted as part of his broader culinary ventures." - Matthew Kang