Viva la vida Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Viva la Vida, a vibrant Mexican eatery located at 2701 Frederick Rd, Opelika, AL. This culinary gem offers a menu bursting with authentic flavors that transport you straight to Mexico.
The Soups and Salads section highlights dishes like the Fajita Bowl and Taco Salad, blending fresh ingredients such as cilantro, black olives, and tomatoes. For lunch, indulge in their enticing specials, including the hearty Huevos Rancheros or the cheesy Burrito Loco, all at an affordable price.
Each dish showcases generous portions and meticulous preparation, evidenced by their highly acclaimed Viva Nachos and Chimichangas. With rave reviews praising excellent service and delectable margaritas, Viva la Vida promises a memorable dining experience that embodies the spirit of Mexican cuisine. Visit for a treat that feels both special and familiar!
Lunch Specials
Los Dos Compadres
One chile relleno and one tamale. Served with rice and beans.
Burrito Supreme
Beef or chicken with beans, lettuce, tomatoes. Covered with cheese dip and burrito sauce.
Burrito Loco
One beef and bean burrito served with rice and beans. Covered with red sauce and cheese dip.
Daleyza
One beef or chicken taco with rice and beans.
Huevos Rancheros
Served with rice, beans, tortillas and ranchero sauce.
Pollo Loco
Grilled chicken strips on a bed of rice and covered with cheese dip.
Nachos Supreme
Beef or chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, guacamole and cheese.
Viva Nachos
Steak, chicken or shrimp with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and pico De gallo. "Add guacamole for additional charge.
Las Lomas
One beef enchilada and one beef taco. Served with rice and beans.
Pechuga De Pollo
Grilled chicken breast served with rice and beans.
Chimichanga
Chicken or beef with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. Covered with cheese dip.
Viridianas
One chicken or beef and cheese quesadilla. Served with rice and beans. *Add steak or grilled chicken for additional charge.
Enchiladas Verdes
Two beef, chicken or cheese enchiladas. Served with rice and beans. Covered green sauce. Topped with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes.
La Mona
Two beef or chicken enchiladas. Served with rice and beans.
3 Locos
One chile relleno, one beef or chicken taco and one beef or chicken quesadilla.
Grilled Salad
Steak, shrimp or chicken. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado and cheese.
Taco Salad
Beef or chicken.
Fajita Bowl
Steak or grilled chicken. Served with cilantro, rice, lettuce, black olives, cheese, vegetables, tomatoes, black beans and white rice.
Fiesta Bowl
Sautéed beef or chicken. Served over rice, topped with lettuce, shredDed cheese, pico De gallo and sour cream.
Soups and Salads / Sopas Y Ensaladas
Burritos
Infernos Burrito
Steak or grilled chicken. Topped with special green or red salsa. Served with rice, lettuce and pico De gallo.
Burrito California
Steak, shrimp and chicken.
Fajita Burrito
Steak or grilled chicken.
Viva Quesadilla
Steak, chicken or shrimp, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, squash and mushrooms.
Quesadilla Santa Fe
Large tortilla stuffed with grilled steak cooked with onions and bell peppers. Covered with chipotle sauce and served with guacamole, rice and salad with tomato.
Quesaillas
Chimichangas
Seafood Chimichanga
Shrimp or fish.
Super Chimichanga
Shredded chicken or ground beef.
Viva Chimichanga
Steak, chicken or shrimp, bell pepper, onion, tomatoes, squash and mushrooms.
Enchiladas Daleiza
3 Shrimp enchiladas, Cooked With zucchini, onions, tomatoes, topped With yellow and white cheese and ranchero Sauce. Served with Rice and cream salad.
Enchiladas Supreme
Supreme combination, consisting of one chicken, one Bean, one cheese and one ground beef enchilada. Topped With ranchero Sauce. Served With lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.
Yolandas
3 chicken enchiladas, topped with ranchero sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.
Steak Enchiladas
Three steak enchiladas, covered with green sauce and cheese dip. Served with lettuce, pico De gallo and guacamole.
Enchiladas
Fajitas
Fajitas Viva La Vida
Steak, shrimp, chicken and chorizo. Cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, squash and mushrooms.
Hawaiian Fajitas
Tender strips of chicken, cooked with onions, red bell peppers, ham, bacon, pineapple and yellow and white cheese.
Taquitos Mexicanos
Three crispy taquitos, chicken or beef. Served with lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and avocado.
Taquitos Americanos
Three hard or soft tacos with ground beef or chicken. Served with lettuce, tomatoes and shredded cheese.
Street Tacos
Three corn or flour tacos (steak, grilled chicken, pastor, pork, barbacoa or chorizo). Served with onion, cilantro, lime, rice, beans and hot sauce.
Tacos a La Diabla
Three steak tacos, cooked with chorizo, fresh jalapeño and onions. Served with rice, black beans, pico De gallo and green sauce.
Tacos
Steak / Bistec
Rib-eye Viva La Vida
Cooked with onions, tomatoes, squash, mushrooms and bell peppers. Served with rice and beans. (Add shrimp for additional charge).
Mar Y Tierra
Steak, shrimp and tilapia. Cooked with onions and chorizo. Topped with three cheeses. Served with white rice, beans and guacamole salad.
Rib-eye
Served with fries and fresh house salad. *Add shrimp for additional charge.
Carne Asada Steak
Cooked with onions and bell peppers. Served with fajita salad, jalapeño pepper, lime and tortillas. *Add shrimp - for additional charge.
Steak Mexicano
Chopped steak chunks, cooked to perfection with onions, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, squash and spices.
Molcajete
Served in a lava rock bowl with steak strips, chicken strips, shrimp, chorizo, frijoles charros, onions, cactus, Mexican cheese and tortillas.
Texas Rice
Bed of rice with fajita vegetables, chicken, steak and shrimp.
Pollo Al Carbón
Boneless chicken breast marinated in special red sauce and served with rice, beans, pico De gallo and avocado salad.
Choripollo
Mexican chorizo and chicken. Served with rice, lettuce, tomato and avocado.
Pollo Isla
Chicken breast and plum garlic shrimp. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico De gallo, cheese and guacamole.
Pollo Viva La Vida
A yummy chicken breast marinated in our special seasoning. Cooked with mushrooms, bell peppers and pineapple. Topped with cheese dip. Served with rice, guacamole salad and sour cream.
Mexican Style Chicken / Pollo Estilo Mexicano
Mexican Dinner / Platillos Mexicanos
Fajita Sandwich
Steak or grilled chicken. Cooked with bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheese. Served on white bread with French fries.
Quesadilla Supreme
Two large flour tortillas stuffed with grilled chicken cooked with cheese, mushrooms, squash and onions. Served with guacamole salad.
Quesabirria
Three crispy tortillas with shredded beef, melted cheese and on the side, a cup of broth to dip the taco in, served with whole rice.
Pizzabirria
Medium.
Carnitas
TenDer shredDed slow cooker pork. Cooked until crispy to golDen. Served with rice, beans, pico De gallo, jalapeños or in salsa verDe.
Barbacoa Viva La Vida
Beef cooked in a slow fire using our family ingredients to give a flavorful delicious taste. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, cilantro, onions, green sauce and lime.
Camarones a La Diabla
Jumbo shrimp served with white rice, fries and viva la Vida salad.
Pescado a La Plancha
Grilled tilapia fillet with white rice and steamed vegetables, viva la Vida salad and fries.
Veggie Shrimp
Boiled shrimp and veggies. Served with white rice, viva la Vida salad and fries.
Camarones Chipotle
Grilled shrimp dipped in a spicy chipotle salsa with bell peppers and onions. Served with white rice, viva la Vida salad and fries.
Caldo De Camarón
Jumbo shrimp cooked with broccoli, cauliflower and zucchini.
Coctel De Camarón
Shrimp cocktail, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, cucumber and tomato juice (clamato).
Seafood / Mariscos
Combinations / Combinaciones
Viva La Vida
One chile relleno and one beef or chicken taco. Served with rice and beans.
Las Chivas
Two beef enchiladas, one taco and choice of rice or beans.
La Morenita
One chicken quesadilla, rice and beans.
Oscar's
One beef or Bean burrito served with rice and beans covered with red sauce and cheese dip.
Pedro's
One chile relleno, one tamal, and one chicken quesadilla.
Princesa
One chile relleno, one taquito, one chicken quesadilla and cream salad.
La Chula
Two beef tacos with rice and beans.
Sopapilla
Fried flour tortilla with honey, butter and cinnamon.
Desserts
Kids Menu / Menu De Niños
Cheese Quesadilla
Served with rice and beans.
Beef or Chicken Taco
Hard or soft. Served with rice and beans.
Chicken Wings
Hot or honey.
Ceviche
Fish, shrimp or mix.
Three Amigos
Cheese dip, guacamole and salsa.
Viva La Vida Dip
Delicious steak, chicken and shrimp over our famous cheese dip.
Appetizers / Botanas
Side Orders / Guarniciones
Enchiladas
Beef, chicken or cheese.
Chile Relleno
Stuffed with cheese.
Quesadillas
Chicken or ground beef.
Fajita Quesadilla
Steak, chicken or shrimp.
Tostada
Ground beef or chicken.
Tostada Viva La Vida
Shrimp and octopus.
Fajita Chimichanga
Steak, chicken, shrimp or vegetarian. Cooked with bell peppers, onion and tomatoes.