Viva Loca
Last updated★ 4.9 · 56 Google reviews · $$
Viva Loca is a Mexican kitchen and bar in Alexandria built around shared plates, tacos and cocktails. It feels lively on dinner nights, and visitors praise the friendly, attentive staff and the music. It suits a relaxed dinner, a group night out or an office catch-up, with a coconut margarita as a standout drink.
Cuisine at Viva Loca
Food at Viva Loca
Dishes are built for sharing. Small plates include crispy calamari ($21) and jalapeño poppers ($19), tacos are $27 each, and birria tacos are $31 with a consommé to dip. Mains include a clásico burrito ($25), quesadillas ($27), nachos and steak fajitas. Nachos, fajitas and corn chips are gluten free. Vegetarian options run through tacos, birria, the burrito, quesadillas, fajitas and a bowl. There is a kids' menu with quesadilla and cheese taco options.
Drinks at Viva Loca
Drinks lean on tequila and cocktails. One diner praised the coconut margarita as the highlight of their meal, and regulars say the drinks are great.
Private events and catering
Viva Loca hosts private and semi-private parties, birthdays and corporate events, with dine-in, takeaway or catering options. Catering boxes start at $55 for nachos serving 15 and go up to $150 for 80 mozzarella cheese sticks. Parties over 8 are arranged through the private events section of the website. Head chef Ronnie Gaffer is named on the site.
What customers say about Viva Loca
- 💬Friendly, attentive service that visitors mention again and again
- 💬Lively atmosphere and music that diners say feels welcoming
- 💬Food praised as delicious, with tacos and the burrito singled out
- 💬Drinks, especially the margaritas, mentioned as a highlight
Tips for visiting Viva Loca
- ✓Book ahead for groups, and use the private events section for parties over 8.
- ✓Order a few small plates and tacos to share, then add birria for everyone.
- ✓Order online through Square or Uber Eats if you want takeaway or delivery.
Getting to Viva Loca
Viva Loca is at 39 Doody St, Alexandria NSW 2015. It has parking. The phone number is (02) 8592 7222.
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FAQ about Viva Loca
What cuisine does Viva Loca serve?
Viva Loca serves Mexican food, with tacos, birria, burritos, fajitas and small plates for sharing.
Does Viva Loca have gluten-free options?
Yes. Corn chips, street style corn, nachos and fajitas are marked gluten free on the menu.
Can I book at Viva Loca?
Yes, through the Book a Table form on the website. Parties over 8 go through the private events section.
Does Viva Loca have vegetarian options?
Yes. The menu includes vegetarian tacos, birria, a burrito, quesadilla fillings, fajitas and a bowl.