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ViVe Sol

ViVe Sol

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Mountain View
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8.6/10
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    Chris G.
    "Mole is top notch as are the pitchers of the house margarita"(12 Tips)
    Rom C.
    "The Guajillo chicken was delicious -- tender and flavorful chicken."(3 Tips)
    Cristie (.
    "Also, the pomegranate margarita is delicious but very sweet."(18 Tips)
    Natalia G.
    "Try Pollo Negro with flour tortillas!"(2 Tips)
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  • EArchitect
    EArchitectDecember 27, 2016
    Try the Sonora (Chile Colorado)! Lean pieces of bite-size beef braised in a delicately puréed sun-dried peppers and herbs sauce. Rings of raw (or sautéed) onions on top. Amazingly tender!
  • Cristie (.
    Cristie ( Bean )September 23, 2012
    The Serrano & Pollo Negro are two of my favorites. Also, the pomegranate margarita is delicious but very sweet. That being said, I haven't had a margarita or a dish here that has not been great.
  • Bayard B.heart icon on user image
    Bayard BrewinJune 25, 2013
    Cheery family-friendly TexMex set back from El Camino Real (look for Statue of Liberty in front). Gets crowded / limited parking but is well worth the stop. Huge margarita / food menu.
  • Shannon M.heart icon on user image
    Shannon MadisonAugust 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    PRO-TIP: order a sauce sampler before your meal so you can try before you buy! Mole, nueva, chipotle, verde, adobado/sonora, guajillo and red sauce.
  • Angelica D.
    Angelica DelgadoAugust 2, 2013
    Good atmosphere. The Mole was authentic and savory. The Triple X drink was excellent. Peach Maragrita was was too sweet an heavy and was overpowered with a nectar purée sourly sweet taste.
  • Varun N.heart icon on user image
    Varun NagarajaJune 24, 2021
    The best Mexican food. From the salsas to pollo guajillo to mole enchiladas, it was the most flavorful versions of these dishes I have ever had.
  • Logan F.heart icon on user image
    Logan FrahmFebruary 9, 2014
    Chicken soup is amazing! The broth is so good! Good service, drinks, atmosphere. If your into mole very good. Rest of menu average
  • Gabriel C.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel CAugust 12, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Sabana Invierno is so good it has been my staple here for years! Also they do serve some mezcals but they are not on the drink menu so if you like that sort of thing all you have to do is ask :).
  • Nirav C.
    Nirav ChitkaraFebruary 25, 2012
    Nice cozy atmosphere and great food! To top it off the al sol margaritas were amazing! Highly recommend for anyone looking to get away from mainstream Mexican cuisine.
  • Bob G.
    Bob GJanuary 15, 2011
    Pretty good Mexican food. I enjoyed everything I ate including the Sonora, pulled pork with adobo sauce. The diosa de la sol margarita was awesome! The service for our party was pretty good.
  • Shannon M.heart icon on user image
    Shannon MadisonAugust 28, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    It's the Big Sister of Fiesta del Mar and LA Fiesta. Slightly more upscale with the same great family recipes.
  • Rom C.heart icon on user image
    Rom ComOctober 22, 2014
    The Guajillo chicken was delicious -- tender and flavorful chicken. They also had Negro modelo on tap! Order it with lime. Guaranteed to make your day better.
  • Shannon M.heart icon on user image
    Shannon MadisonJune 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Did you know that they have a dedicated Mole chef who comes in and spends his entire shift JUST carefully crafting his mole for hours and hours.
  • Dr J
    Dr JOctober 19, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Mexican restaurant in Silicon Valley! The margaritas are the BEST.
  • Doug B.heart icon on user image
    Doug BaerNovember 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Fantastic food, drinks, and service. I had the Enchiladas Al Guajillo last time... Amazing!
  • Jason V.
    Jason VitugFebruary 8, 2013
    If possible, make reservations. The atmosphere was intimate and the food delicious. Nacho chips and salsa were a plenty.
  • Amy B.heart icon on user image
    Amy BNovember 11, 2017
    D-LI-CIOUS! Don’t fill up on chips. Easy to miss as its set back.
  • Chris G.heart icon on user image
    Chris GreganJuly 2, 2017
    Mole is top notch as are the pitchers of the house margarita
  • Arturo G.heart icon on user image
    Arturo GarridoAugust 18, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good food, great service, great guacamole, huge portions, great atmosphere.
  • Suzanneheart icon on user image
    SuzanneOctober 18, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    My go-to Mexican. The quality is super high. Love this place!
  • Bradley S.
    Bradley StaplesDecember 14, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    You absolutely cannot go wrong with the mole or any of their amazing margaritas!
  • Steve P.
    Steve PaulinMarch 9, 2012
    Great food, delicious margaritas, tasty salsa, and a fun atmosphere - this place is my favorite
  • Robert K.heart icon on user image
    Robert KaymanMarch 25, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    What's good here? Everything! - service, ambiance, food
  • Chris C.heart icon on user image
    Chris CaloApril 10, 2015
    The Goddess Margarita and mole enchiladas. The salsas are also quite nice.
  • Lisa G.
    Lisa GasinkMay 3, 2010
    Been here 10+ times
    The Sopa Azteca is outstanding!! Order the cheese and tortilla strips on the side - you'll probably have soup leftover (and soggy tortilla strips aren't as tasty as crunchy ones!).
  • Kevin D.
    Kevin D.August 26, 2014
    Try the "verde" Margarita while you're here. They taste even better then they look!
  • Natalia G.heart icon on user image
    Natalia GorevaApril 20, 2013
    Try Pollo Negro with flour tortillas! Amazing dish!
  • James V.
    James VertisanOctober 2, 2011
    The food was fantastic and the decor is amazing. A wonderfully romantic restaurant to take a date.
  • K F.heart icon on user image
    K FJanuary 10, 2016
    Everything!!!
  • Producer L.heart icon on user image
    Producer LifeJune 2, 2014
    Amazing sauces and food choices. Love this place
  • Evan J.heart icon on user image
    Evan JohnsonAugust 7, 2014
    Enchiladas, good service, and great margaritas.
  • Cristina D.heart icon on user image
    Cristina DanilaMay 10, 2019
    Everything is just delicious
  • Shruti N.
    Shruti NarayanJune 12, 2012
    Chicken soup is really good!,big enuf for 2.Try the white wine sangria
  • trisha k.
    trisha kumarJune 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Not sure what sauce to get? Ask for a sauce tasting plate - they're all amazing!
  • Rahul Reddy P.heart icon on user image
    Tomatillo (chili verde) was good!
  • Rohan S.
    Rohan SehgalSeptember 23, 2012
    Good margaritas. Good food. Enchiladas with shrimp were nice.
  • Shane L.heart icon on user image
    Shane LynchDecember 19, 2014
    Best Mexican I've been to in California
  • Params R.
    Params RamanAugust 28, 2012
    Try the Vegetarian Enchiladas (with avocado).. Pretty good :)
  • Glenn Y.heart icon on user image
    Glenn YokoshimaJuly 8, 2016
    Great food and service
  • Nate S.heart icon on user image
    Nate SOctober 27, 2017
    About $4 too expensive on every menu item.
  • Harish J.
    Harish JakkalJuly 20, 2013
    the salsas that come with the chips are mind blowing..
  • Shannon M.heart icon on user image
    Shannon MadisonMay 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Three kinds of salsa, all amazing!
  • Pooya E.
    Pooya EmamiApril 27, 2013
    Chicken mole is really good
  • Salomi M.heart icon on user image
    Salomi MasihJune 28, 2013
    The margaritas are amazing!!
  • Shannon M.heart icon on user image
    Shannon MadisonMay 9, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Don't get overwhelmed by food lust when your order arrives. Take a BEFORE picture!
  • Beatrice C.
    Beatrice ClarkeNovember 25, 2015
    Really good chicken nachos
  • BayAreaFoodieheart icon on user image
    BayAreaFoodieJune 25, 2012
    Anything grandma makes is great
  • David T.
    David ThompsonAugust 28, 2013
    Amazing poblano.
  • Bilal
    BilalApril 28, 2011
    Maybe I'm crazy but the guajillo chicken tastes like a really mild chicken tikka masala! Yum
  • Jacob R.heart icon on user image
    Jacob RosenbergApril 3, 2015
    Mole for the win.
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