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VIVO Cocina Mexicana


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4 of 5 stars 58 ratings
58 ratings
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#120 of 1,453 restaurants in Austin
  • Cuisines: Southwestern, Mexican
  • Price range*: £1-12 ($1-$20)
  • Neighbourhood: East
  • Address: 2015 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
  • Phone:  (512) 482-0300
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5 Jan 2009

The menu was limited and the food was quite ordinary, nothing but the standard fare. However, the prickly pear margaritas were quite special. It was a lively place, many people in their 20s, everyone screaming at the top of their lungs trying to outdi some annoyingly repetitive techno pop. It was absolutely impossible to have a normal conversation. It seems... more

Good food.
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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
25 Nov 2008

Good food. more

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3 of 5 stars
Austin, TX
12 Nov 2008

I love the food here - the puffy tacos are great, so is the hot sauce and they have a cheesecake filled fried tortilla dessert on a bed of chocolate with berries that is amazing. That said - the experience was ruined by the constant loud beat of the music. We couldn't hold a conversation. We went for the food,... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
15 Aug 2008

The owners family had a restaurant in San Antonio that has the same to die for hot sauce and perfect enchiladas that i have been eating my whole life. Sorry, folks who think El Patio or Trudy's is good mex food, this may be too real for you! Roger added some of his own ideas and backed the whole thing... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
9 Aug 2008

Ray loves this place. It's not bad-when they make stuff with chile, they ain't messing around! more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
9 Jul 2008

Best Margs in town... more

17 Jun 2008

Vivo's puffy taco was rated number 79 on the list of best 100 things about Austin, which included all things, not just food. Located near I-35 ( east side) & Manor Road (approx'ly 19th), this Tex Mex eatery has very large, strong margaritas, about $9 each - but equivalent in size to 2 regular margs. Really good food. Place has... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
1 May 2008

I truly believe that these are the best cheese enchiladas in Austin. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
23 Apr 2008

My last visit wasn't as good, but they may be able to earn back that fourth star. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
31 Mar 2008

Drinks are good, food not so much. more

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VIVO Cocina Mexicana Address

2015 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Tel: (512) 482-0300
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.