¡VIVA! Mexican Restaurant at Resorts World

VIVA Mexican at Resorts World brings modern Mexican cuisine with a happy hour that's simple and daily: 3-5pm every day with $6 beer or wine and $12 margaritas. It's not the most aggressive discount you'll find, but the daily schedule and straightforward pricing make it easy—no complicated menus or rotating specials, just discounted drinks in a colorful, lively atmosphere.

The Happy Hour Basics

Daily from 3-5pm—two-hour window, seven days a week. The pricing is clean: $6 for beer or wine, $12 for margaritas. No tiers, no fine print, just flat pricing across the board.

The $12 margarita is the signature play. They come in multiple flavors (classic lime, strawberry, mango, jalapeño, etc.), and they're well-made with real ingredients, not some sugary mix from a jug. Size is generous, strength is legit. $6 beer covers Mexican imports like Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico, plus some domestic options. $6 wine is basic but drinkable—red or white, nothing fancy.

Food isn't discounted during happy hour, which is a miss. You're paying full menu prices for tacos, apps, and entrees. VIVA isn't cheap on food, so budget accordingly if you're planning to eat.

The Food Scene

Even without happy hour discounts, the food is worth mentioning. Street tacos, ceviche, guacamole made tableside, enchiladas, carnitas—modern Mexican that's elevated but not pretentious. Portions are decent, flavors are bold, and the quality is noticeably higher than standard Tex-Mex chain stuff.

The guacamole is prepared fresh at your table, which is fun to watch and tastes significantly better than pre-made. Tacos are authentic-style: soft corn tortillas, quality proteins, fresh toppings. If you're eating, the tacos and guac with chips are a solid combo.

The Atmosphere

Bright, colorful, energetic—lots of Mexican tile work, vibrant decor, open kitchen so you can see food being prepared. The space feels lively without being chaotic. Music is upbeat, crowd is a mix of hotel guests and tourists, and the vibe is celebratory without being full party mode.

During happy hour it's busy but manageable. Resorts World is huge, so the crowd is spread across multiple restaurants and bars. You can usually get a seat or spot at the bar without a crazy wait.

Service is friendly and efficient. Staff knows the menu, can make recommendations, and keeps drinks flowing during happy hour. They're used to people coming in specifically for the margarita deal.

The Value Question

Is $12 for a margarita a "deal"? By Resorts World standards, yes. By normal Vegas standards, it's middle of the road. By dive bar standards, it's expensive. But you're paying for quality tequila, fresh ingredients, and a resort location. The margaritas are good enough that $12 feels fair, if not exciting.

The $6 beer and wine is actually solid value. That's about what you'd pay at a local bar off-Strip, and you're getting it inside a major resort. It's not going to make headlines, but it's reasonable.

Who It's For

Hotel guests who want Mexican food and margaritas without leaving the property. People who like the daily happy hour simplicity—no need to check what day it is or what's on special. Groups who want to share apps and drinks in a fun atmosphere. Anyone craving margaritas and willing to pay mid-tier prices for quality.

Skip it if you're looking for dirt-cheap drinks or want food discounts. The happy hour is drinks-only, and even discounted, it's not a budget situation.

Bottom Line

VIVA's daily 3-5pm happy hour with $6 beer/wine and $12 margaritas is straightforward and reliable. The margaritas are well-made, the atmosphere is lively, and the daily schedule means you can hit it any day of the week. It's not the cheapest happy hour in Vegas, but for Resorts World it's fair pricing with good quality. If you're in the mood for margaritas and modern Mexican, VIVA delivers.