Viva La Vida Spanish And Mexican Restaurant Menu
Viva La Vida Spanish And Mexican Restaurant offers a delightful blend of Spanish and Mexican cuisine in Oakdale, NY. With a diverse menu featuring many vegetarian options, this restaurant caters to a variety of dietary preferences. The restaurant provides a cozy and casual dining experience, perfect for groups, families, and date nights. Customers rave about the delicious food, with standout dishes like guacamole, chicken chimichanga, and burrito grande receiving high praise. The outdoor seating adds a charming touch to the ambiance, although guests should be prepared for colder weather. Service is generally excellent, with occasional hiccups. Overall, Viva La Vida is a must-visit for those looking for a flavorful dining experience with a Spanish-Mexican flair.
Chicken
Pollo Al La Vida
Chicken breast sautéed in lemon juice and wine
Pollo Al Ajillo
Chicken breast sauteed in garlic sauce
Pollo En Escabeche
Chicken marinated in champagne vinegar sautéed with capers
Mole Poblano
Chicken breast in a spicy Mexican sauce
Arroz Con Pollo
Traditional chicken on the bone with saffron rice and sausage
Pollo Al Chipotle
Chicken breast in a smoked jalapeño sauce
Chiles Poblanos
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with chicken and Manchego cheese
Fajitas De Pollo
Chicken fajitas with peppers, onions & tomato served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream & flour tortillas
Carne Tampiqueña
Traditional broiled skirt steak served with rice, beans, cheese enchilada, guacamole & sour cream
Chuletas De Cerdo
Grilled pork chops in a light garlic sauce served with rice and black beans
Chiles Poblanos
Roasted Poblano pepper stuffed with steak and Manchego cheese
Carne Asada
Flat iron steak topped with onions & mushrooms served with rice, black beans, avocado & corn tortillas
Tablones
Guajillo marinated slow cooked boneless short ribs
Chuletas De Cordero
Grilled lamb chops topped with mushrooms and onions OR stuffed with Manchego cheese & fresh spinach finished in a mushroom wine sauce
Filet Mignon
Tender filet mignon finished in chef's bearnaise sauce OR stuffed with Manchego cheese & fresh spinach finished in a mushroom wine sauce
Fajitas De Res
Steak fajitas with peppers, onions & tomato served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream & flour tortillas
Meat
Lunch Specials
Pollo A La Vida
Chicken breast sautéed in a lime wine sauce
Pollo Al Ajillo
Chicken breast sautéed in garlic sauce
Carne Asada
Flat iron steak topped with onions and mushrooms
Camarones Cancun
Shrimp in garlic sauce or green sauce
Fajitas Nortenas
Chicken or steak
Lenguado A La Vida
Filet of sole in a lime wine sauce
Enchiladas Suizas
Chicken enchiladas in tomatillo sauce
Enchiladas Azteca
Two with chicken, cheese or beef
Taco Salad
Chicken or beef with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato
Torta Mexicana
Mexican sandwich - Chicken or steak
Burrito
Chicken or beef with rice, beans, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato
Poblano Platter
Chile relleno, Beef taco
Huachinango A La Veracruzna
Baked red snapper with pico de gallo sauce
Salmon De La Sierra
Broiled with garlic sauce or zesty chipotle sauce
Burro De Salmon Con Frijoles Negros
Salmon burrito with black beans and Oaxacan cheese
Mariscada Al Ajillo
Variety of seafood in garlic sauce
Mariscada En Salsa Verde
Variety of seafood in green sauce
Paella Marinera
Scallops, shrimp, clams, mussels and calamari with saffron rice
Camarones Cancún
Shrimp in garlic sauce, green sauce or chipotle sauce
Paella Valenciana
Traditional saffron rice dish with chicken, sausage & seafood
Fajitas De Camarones
Shrimp fajitas with peppers, onions & tomato served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream & flour tortillas
Pescados y Mariscos - Seafood
Vegetariano - Vegetarian
Enchiladas Vegetarianas
Three with vegetables & cheese in a red sauce
Enchiladas De Ques
Three cheese enchiladas in a red sauce
Plato Vegetariano
chile relleno, bean soft taco, guacamole tostada
Burrito Vegetariano
Rice, black beans, cheese, guacamole & sour cream
Taco Salad
Rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, tomato & cheese
Paella Vegeteriana
Traditional saffron rice dish with mixed vegetables, pinto beans or black beans
Fajitas De Vegetales
Vegetable fajitas with sautéed mixed vegetables served with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream & flour tortillas
Chiles Poblanos
Roasted Poblano peppers stuffed with vegetables & Manchego cheese
Rice
Guacamole
Sour Cream
Beans
Tortillas
Jalapeños
Sides
Sopas-Soups
Pozole
White corn soup with chicken
Sopa De Ajo
Garlic soup
Sopa De Tortilla A La Mexicana
Tortilla soup with melted cheese and avocado
Sopa De Frijoles Negros
Black bean soup with chopped onions
Sopa De Mariscos
Fresh seafood soup
Sopa De Espinacas
Spinach soup
Ensalada Verde
Baby greens in a light vinaigrette
Ensalada Mixta
House salad
Ensalada Ceasar
Traditional Mexican style
Ensalada De Berros Con Manzana
Watercress salad with apple slices in a vinaigrette
Ensalada A La Vida
Field greens with fresh basil, avocado and grape tomatoes in a vinaigrette
Ensalada De Espinacas
Spinach salad with mushrooms, avocado, Manchego cheese & sesame seeds
Ensaladas -Salad
Mexican Specialties
Enchiladas Poblanas
Three with chicken in mole sauce sprinkled with sesame seeds
Enchiladas Azteca
Three with chicken, cheese or beef in red chile sauce
Enchiladas Suizas
Three with chicken in green tomatillo sauce
Enchiladas Al Chipotle
Three with chicken, cheese or beef in a smoked jalapeno sauce
Poblano Platter
Includes chile relleno, chicken enchilada and beef hard taco
Chapingo Platter
Includes chicken tamale, cheese burrito, and beef tostada
Burrito Grande
Stuffed with chicken or ground beef, rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, cheese & sour cream
Taco Salad
Chicken or beef with rice, beans, guacamole, sour cream, lettuce, cheese & tomato in a flour tortilla bowl
Tacos Mexicanos
Three with chicken, sausage, or steak with pico de gallo in a soft corn tortilla
Tacos
Three with chicken or ground beef, soft or hard shell with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream
Chimichangas
Chicken or ground beef with guacamole and sour cream
Tortilla Española
Traditional potato & onion omelet
Pulpo A La Gallega
Octopus in garlic, saffron & oil
Pinchitos Morunos
Tender bits of pork sautéed in garlic
Chorizos Chihuahua
Sliced sausage & mushrooms in light wine sauce
Gambas Al Ajillo
Shrimp in light garlic sauce
Salmon Con Queso
Sliced smoked Salmon with Manchego cheese over toasted bread
Tabla De Jamón Y Queso
Aged Spanish ham & Manchego cheese over toasted bread
Calamares Fritos
Fried calamari
Champiñones Rellenos
Stuffed mushrooms
Almejas Al Horn
Baked little neck clams stuffed with seafood, garlic, bread crumbs & herbs
Mejillones En Salsa Verde
Mussels in a light green sauce
Quesadillas De Ia Casa
With chicken & cheese or sausage & cheese w/Guacamole & sour cream
Nachos A Ia Vida
Beef or chicken with guacamole, sour cream & jalapeños
Nacho Grande
With ground beef or chicken, guacamole, sour cream, refried beans & jalapeños
Papas Cuernavaca
Potato skins topped with bacon & melted cheese with guacamole, sour cream & jalapeños
Flautas
Crispy chicken or beef taquitos served with lettuce, tomato, guacamole & sour cream
Guacamole Chilang
Fresh avocado with tomato, onion & cilantro. Prepared table side Mild, Medium or Spicy
Tamales
Corn meal stuffed with chicken & cheese or cheese, onions & jalapeños
Ceviche
Shrimp marinated in lime juice with onions, tomatoes, cilantro & fresh jalapeños
Sampler Platter
Tortilla Española, Gambas al Ajillo, Pinchos, Chorizos & Almejas al Horno or Quesadillas, Nachos, Flautas, Papas Cuernavaca & Chimichangas
