Viva La Vida - Meriden

Basic cozy. Feels like a home kitchen. Food tasty, lean. Flavorful, portion size just right.

Loved everything about this cozy little spot. We tried their agua frescos at Middletown's July 4 event sought them out for more mango agua frescos. The menu is traditional so we tried a little of everything. The chicken empanadas are amazing. Tender chicken and light and fluffy dough. My dinner mate loved the birria tacos. The tostada tacos were both delicious. Cozy place that feels like someone's home like so many of the places we've been in Mexico. Def will be back.

Their food is great but their AIR CONDITIONER NEVER WORKS!!!!!! the hostess always has an attitude for some reason even if you smile at her. The waitresses gossip with the hostess and it's really uncomfortable. This place use to be a lot better.

We stopped here for a quick early dinner on our drive from NYC to Boston. It was super super good. Excellent Mexican food. They specialize in Birria but also omg the carnitas is so good! The other reviews suggested tacos and they were delicious. They also sweetly made a small kids quesadilla with cheese and chicken for my toddler and she loved it! Highly recommend for a pit stop along 84 since it’s right off the highway and parking is really easy!

Check your credit card statement. This place will fraudulently bill you for extra tip. Food was good, but I won't go back. Not worth the headache and wasted time phone calls dealing with the fraud.