Vivir

Every Saturday, after the gym, I'm in search of either a good breakfast burrito, breakfast sandwich or breakfast tacos and when I looked what was nearby on Yelp, Vivir popped up. I didn't inspect the menu before heading over on a very cold morning, but since I've been to Centro for dinner, I figured the food would be pretty good. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted and asked if I needed help - asking for breakfast tacos, a very kind bartender explained that nearly everything could have eggs put on or in it. I looked quickly and decided to get the breakfast tacos, opting for bacon instead of chorizo.The tacos came out quickly and I'll just say the quality of the ingredients, nice blue corn tacos (two) with a good portion of scrambled eggs, pickled onions, large chunks of potatoes, and diced smoky bacon complemented by a nice salsa verde (green) sauce - these were no order breakfast tacos and they were very, very good. I decided to eat one at the bar and used some of the smoky, spicy hot sauce - at first I thought that was where the spice was coming from but it was actually the pickled onion!Vivir, or Centro, has some nice breakfast/brunch options - tortas, burritos and tacos, that you can add egg too for about $3. All-in, the price for my two tacos was $16 ($12 + $2 for bacon + tax), so it's not exactly cheap like other quick serve locations (think Rusty Taco or Fuzzy's) but then again, this is a little higher quality and turned into two meals for me. Parking is tight, as this is a busy place but you'll be able to find something within a block. There's a new dive bar opening right next door (connected) called Bina, which is named after Centro's owners grandparents - should be a good late night spot with lots of (healthy) fried food!

This place is so cute! It's attached to another restaurant called Centro. You order through the QR code and you can order off of the Vivir or the Centro menu. Since both menus are available I'm not sure why they even need two separate names? Centro is more of an evening menu and has alcoholic beverages and Vivir seems to offer breakfast options and coffee, cocoa and tea. I had the octopus tacos (delicious) and the guacamole. It was all very good. I was surprised that they charge between $4.50-6.50per individual taco, that seems to be a bit much compared to other similar spots. I want to mention that they don't have designated parking, but I guess that is normal for this part of Northeast. Overall, I enjoyed myself and would come back and recommend Vivir!

This place has excellent Birria tacos. My wife and I love stopping here after enjoying a drink or two across the street at Indeed Brewing. In that way, the location is excellent. You will usually have to take a few laps around the neighborhood to find some street parking. The restaurant is set up in Covid-style, where you can order from your phone at your table, and the staff will bring everything out to you. There is the option also to order at the counter now. Service is fast and friendly. Atmosphere/vibe of the restaurant is Latin-inspired hipster chic.It's hard to say in 2024 that this is a *hidden* gem, but honestly, my wife and I never miss an opportunity to eat here when we're in the area, and I don't think you'll be mad about making a trip.

Disclaimer: This review is only for one item from this establishment.I only did take away from here and it was for one bakery item...a scone...which was overly sweet and too soft, like a Danish. Scones should be crunchy or at least on the outside and at $4.00 a scone, the price is double that of Starbucks, Panera, or Caribou and it wasn't even worth it...Maybe their savory items or other bakery items are good... but I was really put off by this scone... so therefore, I don't think I'll be returning. Sorry :-(

Ordered Chilaquiles to-go and they came WITHOUT salsa. At that point they are NOT chilaquiles but just tortilla chips with shredded chicken. Not even nachos at that point as they were COMPLETELY DRY. When I called back they told me their kitchen closed- and would issue me a refund, took down my information. This was in March and I never got refunded - called several times and was told a manager or someone would get back to me- never happened. Almost $40 down the drain as I left a nice tip before getting home a realizing the food wasn't made properly. Of course at that point I made my own salsa verde- but what a true disappointment that it was never resolved. I used to recommend this place but due to their business practices and lack of care with clients- I will no longer do so. Pictured below are the dry tortilla chips with shredded chicken, and no salsa.

Vivir is a trendy-ish restaurant in heart of North east with Mexican/Latin-American influenced cuisine. It share a space with Centro, but Vivir doesn't have table service. You either order at counter or on your phone at the table. The menu options were fairly simple. some vegetarian items, including the veggie empanadas which I ordered and arugula salad. The food was fine but not particularly notable. The salad was just a big pile of arugula drenched in a vinaigrette with a few preserved lemons. The empanadas were average. The thing that bothered me most was the addition of a 10% service charge what is not the tip so that they can pay their employees, but that is not the tip. The tip is added on top of that. If you want to pay your employees please just build it into the price of your food. And I'll be honest, tip expectations should be adjusted when the only thing the server does was drop the food off without interaction. I know this is a trend at many places but it is frustrating

Came here for breakfast after work. I had gone to Centro several years ago, but remembered the experience not being all that impressive, but I decided to give the place a second chance.Parking is kind if crummy. Street parking is sparse, and there's very limited parking availability in the lot behind the restaurant. However, at the hour, the restaurant was pretty empty, so parking wasn't as bit of a problem compared to if you were to go there at a more busy time, like dinner.Ordered the Burrito with barbacoa, beef birria tacos, veggie empanadas, and refried beans and queso.I have to say, the food was disappointing for the most part. The burrito was nothing to really write home about. For $13.50, I would have expected a bit more flavor with the fillings. I attempted to spice up the burrito, but all that was available in terms of salsa was bottled El Yucateco Salsa that completely overwhelmed the burrito. It was overall filling, but the burrito wasn't really satisfying.The only good thing about the beef birria tacos was the consome. It had a decent amount of kick and a surprisingly good amount of flavor. The lime squeezed into it kicked the flavor up a notch. However, the tacos themselves were a bit lacking. The meat had some flavor with the consume, but it didn't really work out. The tortilla was also half-fried, so the tortilla had a leathery chew to it and not that crispy.The veggie empanada pastry was fairly well done and nicely flaky, but the filling just lacked significant flavor and whatever flavor was present did not mesh well together involving the cheese, onions, and poblano peppers. Probably need a little more salt, or even MSG. The salsa that accompanied it (which I'm assuming is salsa verde) could not save the empanadas, as the salsa itself barely had much flavor, and was mostly faintly acidic. I did try to use the salsa on the burrito, but only marginally added some flavor to it. As a side note, I briefly considered ordering the beef empanadas, but the raisins in the description made me question whether the filling would work and opted for the veggie empanadas instead... Yeah. I'm not at all curious at how the beef empanadas would have ended up, considering what the veggie version brought to the tableThe refried beans was also pretty standard and nothing to write home about.All and all, for the amount of money that was dropped for this meal, it was not worth it for the quality of the food. Probably the most bang for the buck was the refried beans and the burrito if you really had to order something from this restaurant, but, again, those dishes weren't all that impressive.I can't help but think that this is Mexican food catered to the Minnesotan/NE palate, and it's not even tex mex....Additional FYI: the restaurant automatically charges an additional 10% service fee. Service is minimal, aside from the servers delivering food to your table. We were also not offered any water or beverages, nor were there were any options of water/beverage self-service.1.5/5 for quality/flavor. 1/5 for value. All in all, I would avoid this place if you can. There is much better Mexican to be had in the Twin Cities elsewhere.

Stopped by this place in Northeast yesterday with a few friends after finding it on Yelp and was very impressed.It shares a building with Centro which at the time I visited was packed while Vivir was almost completely empty which had me worried a bit at first.However, my worries were calmed as soon as I received my food. I ordered the Octopus Tacos which feature 2 tacos full of octopus, yuca, pineapple, radish, pickled onions, and cilantro on some freshly made tortillas. These were absolutely incredible. The combination of the savory octopus and yuca with the sweeter pineapple was incredible. I would be happy coming here weekly if it was closer. The place is one of those ones where you sit down, order on your phone, and then they bring it out to you.One of my only complaints is that there are only two tacos. I left a little hungry but comfortable. I'll definitely be back another time, highly recommend.

Viv!r is a great Mexican spot for breakfast or lunch. We stopped by on a slow weekday for lunch. Best thing first- loved the yuca fries! They were crispy and served with a Serrano ginger aioli that will have you scraping the bottom of the container. Their empanadas are also done very well. Crispy, good amount of filling, and not greasy. Everyone liked their lunch choice and this is a spot we'd return to.

Great vibes and great food! This place is connected to Centro and you order through QR codes. You can sit on either side and order from either menu. Parking: they do have a small parking lot in the back but there's also lots of street parking around the area. Service: service is great! You can seat yourself and order through the QR codes. Food comes out pretty fast. I've always had a great experience!Food: so GOOD! Their Crunchwrap is so much better because of the fresh ingredients. I loved their Mexican hot chocolate it was so rich and creamy. I got the veggie torta with egg and it was so well made! I think next time I would've gotten it with a salsa.They also have this super cute market area where you can find some fun cards, kitchen items, and handicrafts! There's also a ton of hot sauces and food gifts. Great experience! Love coming here.