This east side tex-mex standout filled up fast last night, but the service kept up with the pace. The cold, crisp fiesta salad could be improved with the addition of bacon (though, what can’t?). We found the beef fajita tacos to be bursting with flavor and most importantly, not greasy. The chips are fresh and the salsa is wonderfully smoky (Ed. note: might be too smoky for some). Make sure to ask for their green sauce, which is made with serranos and has a nice after-kick.
He says: Best quality tex-mex in town? Love the festive atmosphere which is equally suited for a date or a night out with friends. Their margs are stiff and tasty and they serve one of the best micheladas in town (first prize, however, goes to El Chile - see mini review below).
She says: Usually in agreement with him, I continue to struggle to taste what’s magical or comforting in any dish at Vivo.
El Chile Mini Review by him:
After protesting El Chile for a year after receiving terrible service, I went back recently and found the food to remain uninspired. The menu hasn’t changed since it put Manor Road on the map in 2005. I partially blame El Chile, which at one point was my favorite law school lunch spot, for the closing of John Mueller’s BBQ (RIP). The one thing worth coming back for are the best-in-class micheladas, which unfortunately can’t be consumed without dining there since El Chile does not have a bar.
3 years ago