Viva Mexicana – Mexican
Step into a vibrant sanctuary where the air is perfumed with fresh mint and toasted walnuts, inviting guests to embark on a curated Persian tasting journey. Velvety eggplant dips and bright, herb-laden plates give way to innovative bites like savory kabab sliders and golden lentil rice, creating a colorful mosaic of traditional flavors reimagined with contemporary flair. The experience captures the soul of the Silk Road, where every shared dish—from tangy yogurt salads to rich, pomegranate-infused stews—tells a story of ancient spice and warm hospitality.
841 Gravenstein Highway, Sebastopol CA 95472 https://vivamexicana.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, high-protein, vegan, halal, keto, low-carb, dairy-free, low-sodium, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-fat, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, volumetrics, aip, zone, tlc, alkaline, renal, carnivore, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, juice-cleanse
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Friday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding and well-prepared cuisine, guests frequently rave about the delicious steak which serves as a highlight for special occasions. Reviewers highlight the efficient and attentive service that complements the relaxed vibe, making it a top recommendation for those seeking a high-quality dining experience.
Menu
Persian Menu
- Persian Tasting Journey - $70: Appetizer Quartet, Choice of Main (Fesenjoon, Khoreshte Karafs, Khoreshte Gheymeh, Adas Polo, or Khnoreshteh Beh), Dessert, and Tea Dietary tags: Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ash Adas (Herb Soup with Lentil) - $10: Thick soup with fried mint, whey, grilled onions, parsley, cilantro, spinach Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Plate - Noon o Panir ba Sabzi - $11: Warm bread with fresh feta, fresh herbs, radishes, onions and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Pico de Gallo - Salad Shirazi - $8: Cucumber, tomato, onion, and fresh mint in lemon juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurt and Cucumber Salad - Mast-o Khiar - $8: Creamy yogurt with cucumber, dill, mint, raisins, and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Olives - Zeytoon Parvardeh - $9: Olives with pomegranate molasses, garlic, fresh mint, Angelica, and walnuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Dip - Kashke Bademjan - $10: Roasted eggplant dip with caramelized onion, garlic, herbs, and creamy kashk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Kabab Diggi Sliders - $14: Persian pan beef kabab, saffron rice, grilled tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lentil Rice - Adas Polo Bites - $12: Lentil and saffron rice cups with caramelized onion and raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fesenjoon Taster - $15: Rich walnut and pomegranate stew over saffron basmati rice with chicken or vegan option Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quince Stew Sampler - Khoreshte Beh Aloo - $16: Quince, lamb, and plum simmered with saffron and warm spices Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Stew - Mini Khoresht-e Gheymeh Bowl - $15: Beef and split peas in saffron tomato sauce, shoestring potatoes, basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khoreshte Gheymeh (Beef Stew) Full Size - $27: Beef stew with yellow split peas, dried lime, fried matchstick potato chips, basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fesenjoon with Chicken Full Size - $30: Pomegranate walnut stew, served with Basmati Rice Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Khoreshteh Ghormeh Sabzi - $29: Beef and lamb, chives, parsley, fenugreek, beans, and dried lime, basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Khoreshte Ghormeh Sabzi - $30: Artichoke hearts, parsley, leek, fenugreek, beans and dried lime, basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Adas Polo ba Morgh (Lentil Rice with Chicken) - $25: Lentil rice with raisins, dates, walnuts, fried onions, chicken or tofu Available at: dinner, lunch
Breakfast
- Veggie Chipotle Burrito - $16.75: Yam and potato mix, eggs, tomato roasted chipotle sauce, cheese, grilled mushrooms and onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Vegan Breakfast Burrito - $18: Yam and potato mix, grilled onions and mushrooms, Just Egg (mung bean based), tomato roasted chipotle salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Breakfast Burrito - $15: Tropi-cal potatoes, eggs, black beans, jack cheese, red pepper corn salsa and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Plates
- Carnitas Plate - $22: Roasted pork, refried beans, Spanish rice, lettuce, sour cream, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Plate - $26: Local rock cod, onions, refried beans, Spanish rice, avocado, mango salsa, sour cream, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole Plate - $23: Chicken in mole sauce, refried beans, Spanish rice, sour cream, cheese, lettuce, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Verde Plate - $19.99: Stewed pork in green sauce, Spanish rice, refried beans, sour cream, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1 Item Combo - $14.99: Choice of taco, enchilada or tostada, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Item Combo - $15.99: Choice of 2 tacos or enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Item Combo - $18: Choice of 3 tacos or enchiladas, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Empenochada - $18.99: Layered corn tortilla, refried beans, marinated chicken, butternut squash, chipotle salsa, jack cheese, lettuce, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Sope's Plate - $18.5: Two handmade sopes, refried beans, carnitas, pico, guacamole, jack cheese, sour cream, rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 item Vegan Taco Plate - $18.5: 1 tofu taco, 1 papas taco, 1 eggplant/pepper taco, corn tortillas, pico de gallo, rice, beans, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carne Asada (Steak) Plate - $22: Marinated steak, Spanish rice, refried beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Marinated Chicken Plate - $22: Orange marinated chicken, Spanish rice, refried beans, guacamole, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meat Lover's Plate - $23: Marinated chicken, Carnitas, and marinated steak, Spanish rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, cheese, tortillas Available at: dinner, lunch
- Butternut Squash Enchilada Plate - $18.99: 2 corn tortillas stuffed with butternut squash, chipotle salsa, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, rice, beans Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Burritos
- Super Burritos - $17: Refried or pinto beans, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basic Super Veggie Burrito - $15: Refried or pinto beans, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Fish Burrito - $18.75: Local rock cod, grilled onions, Spanish rice, refried beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean and Cheese Burrito - $12.5: Refried beans and shredded jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bean and Rice Burrito - $12.5: Spanish rice and refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Shrimp Burrito - $18.5: Shrimp, grilled onions, refried beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggies From Heaven Burrito - $15: Broccoli, mushroom, onion, pinto beans, guacamole, cilantro, lettuce, spinach tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa Papa Papa Burrito - $15.5: Tropi-cal potato mix, black beans, goat cheese, mango salsa, spinach tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Very Vegan Burrito - $15: Black beans, Spanish rice, organic tofu in salsa verde, mango salsa, tomato tortilla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Chili Relleno Burrito - $16.6: Rice, white beans, salsa verde, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gratitude Burrito - $17: Refried beans, yam and potato mix, corn salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, creamy jalapeno sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tom Twinkle Burrito - $17: Yam and potato mix, black beans, avocado, mango salsa, broccoli mix, spinach tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Jackfruit Burrito - $18: Jackfruit in chicken marinade, Spanish rice, pinto beans, tropi-cal papas, lettuce, red salsa, vegan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Chorizo Burrito - $17: Plant based oat chorizo, refried beans, Spanish rice, pico de gallo, guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- La Gallina Burrito - $15.99: Marinated chicken, white beans, Spanish rice, apple chipotle salsa, tomato tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Holy Mole Burrito - $17: Pinto beans, Spanish rice, chicken mole, jack cheese, sour cream, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tropi-cal Burrito - $16: Roasted pork, rice, white beans, corn salsa, apple chipotle salsa, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnivore's Desire Burrito - $17: Eggs, carnitas, carne asada, pinto beans, jack cheese, sour cream Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Grass Fed Ground Beef Super Burrito - $18: Spanish rice, refried beans, ground beef, jalapeno, bell peppers, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- El Popeye Burrito - $16.99: Carne asada, white beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, sour cream, spinach tortilla Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Quesadillas
- Super Quesadillas - $17: Large tortilla, jack cheese, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, choice of meat Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fajita Quesadilla - $18.5: Jack cheese, grilled marinated chicken, grilled onions, bell peppers, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Quesadilla - $17: Flour tortilla, vegan daiya cheese, refried beans, assorted veggies, guacamole, salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Nachos
- Super Nachos - $14.5: GMO free chips, refried beans, jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Super Duper Nachos - $16.5: With meat or veggies, GMO free chips, refried beans, jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Nachos - $15.5: Refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo, jalapeno, daiya vegan cheese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
À La Carte
- Street Style Tacos - $4.25: Individual taco with pico de gallo and cilantro on 2 corn tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tostada - $8.5: Crispy corn tortilla, refried beans, choice of veggie or meat, pico de gallo, lettuce, jack cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Local Rock Cod Fish Taco - $5.5: Individual taco Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $5.5: Individual taco Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- 2 Birria Taco Plate - $22: 2 beef birria tacos, green sauce, cilantro, onions, rice, beans, lettuce, sour cream, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole, Salsa & Chips - $16: 1/2 pint guacamole, chips, 1/2 pint salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- 4 Crispy Al Pastor Tacos - $20: Crispy corn shells, al pastor, pico de gallo, lettuce, jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips and Salsa - $2.5: GMO free chips and salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Salad and Soups
- Taco Salad with Meat - $16.5: Greens, meat, and taco toppings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pozole - $25: Organic chicken, hominy, lettuce, cilantro, onions, avocado Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwestern Fish Salad - $21: Grilled rock cod, mixed greens, corn salsa, mango salsa, avocado Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Cheese Cake Flan - $6: Spanish flan with cream cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Flourless Chocolate Cake - $7: Rich chocolate cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches Cake - $7: Moist three-milk cake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Cheesecake - $7.25: New York style vegan cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie - $4.25: Vegan cookie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie - $4.25: Vegan cookie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Specialty Cheesecake - $7.5: Choice of White Chocolate Pomegranate, Lemon Biscotti, or Creme Brûlée
- Persian Ice Cream - $9: Saffron, rosewater, and pistachio ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, GERD-Friendly
- Stuffed Medjool Dates - $8: 3 dates filled with walnuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Persian Bread Pudding - $10: Rose infused with cardamom cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Seasonal Fresh Organic Agua Frescas - $7: Strawberry, mango, cucumber lemonade, watermelon, or pineapple lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly
- Vegan Horchata - $7: Organic coconut milk and spices Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Vegan Horchata Ice Coffee - $8: Vegan horchata with coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Margarita - $11: Regular, Strawberry, or Lavender
- Black Cardamom Ice Tea - $5: Spiced ice tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Boylan Sodas - $4: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- OLLIPOP - $4.5: Low sugar soda alternative Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hibiscus Sparkling Wine - $14: Floral sparkling wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Sour Cherry Sherbet - Sharbat Alballoo - $7: Sour cherry infused sweet drink Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Persian Black Cardamom Tea - $6: Warm spiced tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Doogh (Yogurt Drink) - $7: Savory carbonated yogurt drink with mint and spices Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Hydration Station Sekanjebeen - $9: Mint, honey, and vinegar elixir Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Plum Margarita - Lavashak Margarita - $15: Homemade Santa Rosa plum fruit rollup infused margarita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Saffron Lemonade - $9: Lemonade with saffron Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Sides
- 1/2 pint Spanish Rice - $3: Spanish rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 pint of Pinto Beans - $3: Pinto beans Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 pint of Refried Beans - $3.5: Refried beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Black Beans - $4: Black beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint of Guacamole - $10: Fresh guacamole Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint of Carnitas - $9: Roasted pork Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint of Marinated Chicken - $8.99: Orange marinated chicken Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- 1/2 Pint of Papas - $6: Potato mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
1/2 Pint Salsas
- 1/2 Pint Organic Pico De Gallo - $6: Fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- 1/2 pint Salsa Verde - $6: Green salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- 1/2 pint Roasted Hot Salsa - $5: Spicy roasted salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- 1/2 pint Corn Salsa - $7.25: Corn based salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- 1/2 pint Mango Salsa - $7.75: Mango based salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- 1/2 pint Roasted Mild Salsa - $5: Mild roasted salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- 1/2 pt Tomato Roasted Chipotle Salsa - $8: Chipotle roasted salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
Kids Menu
- Kids Burrito - $8.75: Flour tortilla, refried beans, and jack cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Quesadilla - $8: Plain cheese quesadilla with choice of rice or beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
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