Viva MexicoNewtown, Wellington
Viva Mexico – Mexican food
Viva Mexico – Mexican food
Viva Mexico – Mexican food
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Mexican restaurant · Newtown

Viva Mexico

161 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington

Opening hours

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Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Viva Mexico. Many Mexican restaurants in Wellington open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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161 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington

About

About Viva Mexico

Viva Mexico is a Mexican restaurant located at 161 Riddiford Street in Newtown, in the city of Wellington, in New Zealand's Wellington region. From the Wellington city centre it is roughly 2.7 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of Mexico: at Mexican food venues like this, favourites such as burrito and nachos are usually on the menu. It is one of 8 Mexican venues we list in Wellington.

Opening hours for Viva Mexico have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Mexican restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Mexican restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Newtown easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Mexican restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Tacos (3)Baja fish

Battered fish with slaw

$19–24

Tacos (3)Al pastor

Pork, pineapple and onion

$18–23

MainsEnchiladas

With mole or salsa roja

$22–27

AntojitosElote

Grilled corn with chipotle mayo

$9–12

AntojitosGuacamole & chips

Made to order

$12–16

Tacos (3)Birria

Beef with consommé

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Viva Mexico busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Mexican restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Viva Mexico

Where is Viva Mexico?

Viva Mexico is at 161 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, about 2.7 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Viva Mexico's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Viva Mexico serve?

Mexican food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Mexican restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Viva Mexico?

As an estimate, a meal at a Mexican restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Viva Mexico?

The closest is Cicio Cacio (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Viva Mexico

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Newtown
Baobab Cafe – Cafe food 30 m
Cafe

Baobab Cafe

152 Riddiford Street, Newtown
Newtown, Wellington
Moon – Bar food 40 m
Bar

Moon

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Newtown, Wellington

Other Mexican places nearby

Mexican in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
The Flying Burrito BrothersTe Aro2.1 km
Los BanditosTe Aro2.2 km
ApapachoTe Aro2.3 km
Viva MéxicoTe Aro2.3 km
El BarrioTe Aro2.3 km
MexicoTe Aro–2.3 km