Restaurant Spotlight

With an abundance of Mexican restaurants in the H.D., there are many to choose from, but if you haven't been to Viva Maria!, you are missing out on one of the best. Serving Apple Valley for fourteen years, Viva Maria! welcomes you to enjoy delicious food in their warm and inviting atmosphere. You'll find a fresh twist on tradition at Viva Maria!. With two locations, Apple Valley and Lancaster, Viva Maria! offers guests a traditionally hospitable Mexican ambiance coupled with exciting new dishes, including vegetarian favorites.

Chef Rosendo says that a much loved choice among the regulars at Viva Maria! is the shrimp enchiladas with poblano sauce. You'll find traditional dishes on their menu that includes appetizers, a la carte, and combinations alongside specialties like homemade Oaxacan Mole Negro, fresh halibut tacos with corn relish and a tasty chipotle tartar sauce. One of Viva Maria's summer specialties is chicken tacos with a jicama tortilla served with an avocado tomatillo salsa. Top off your meal with an extraordinary dessert like flourless chocolate cake with raspberry sauce topped with xtabentun (a Mayan liqueur) whip cream served with cajeta ice cream.
 
Rosendo's experience and training bring the best of Mexico to the H.D. With only fresh ingredients and the highest quality meats, including certified Angus beef, Viva Maria! makes all their dishes from scratch daily, including their salsas and vinaigrette dressings. Rosendo takes advantage of seasonal fruits and vegetables when the flavors are at their best, so you'll find specialties each time you dine at Viva Maria! Be sure to stop in on Thursdays from 3-10 P.M. when you can experience Tapas and wine. Tapas are delicious bite-sized portions of favorites perfectly paired with wine, such as breaded panela cheese topped with fresh roasted tomatillo sauce with their Riesling.

With a full bar, Viva Maria! offers specialty margaritas made with premium 100% agave tequila. This tequila is organic and has no fillers, so when you order their 100% agave acai rosemary margarita or roasted pineapple & coconut margarita, you're in for a treat! You may also want to try one of their pomegranate mojitos. Whether in the kitchen or at the bar, at Viva Maria!, only the freshest of ingredients goes onto your plate or into your glass. Want to enjoy your meal elsewhere? Viva Maria! offers Take-Out service. If you have a special event coming up, you'll want to take advantage of Viva Maria's banquet facilities and catering services. You can order from their extensive menu or make a special order as Chef Rosendo and his staff are happy to make your dining experience a pleasure.

Viva Maria!
20162 Hwy. 18
Apple Valley
(760) 946-2087