Place was a little weird service wise. Had to order from a kiosk but then it asked for a tip. Not sure what I was tipping as the only service I got was them bringing me my food.
I ordered the Bandjeja Paisa, which looked really good on their online menu. Ended up costing me about $50 because I got a beer, which I had to open with a bottle opener myself, and tipped before hand for virtually no service.
The food itself was kind of bland. The skirt steak was pretty small and the pork belly was very chewy. None of it was really that seasoned and there was very little chimichurry on it. For what I paid, very disappointing. Had high hopes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Holly Brine
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jerri Sullivan
Welcomed upon entry and nicely walked 2 old people through the menu…thank you!
I had the Empanada dinner with rice and beans. Beef with raisins and olives my favorite. The spinach and mozzarella was right up there with it. Chicken was abundantly full, but slightly dry,,,,, but that’s the nature of the beast isn’t it??
My husbands Cuban sandwich was huge and filled with several meats. He could only eat half, so it is shareable.
Chocolate martinis are my specialty @ home, almost as good as my shake at home.
Exterior painting is bright and unexpected, LOVED it. I had pink and paisley walls 35 years ago.
Will return again. Pricing is ver fair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Homner
We really enjoyed the atmosphere but the food was fantastic. The flavors were amazing. Best empanadas we have had. The churros are a must! Everything was freshly made and so tasty. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Jeffrey Scott
Auto service, is expensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Edwin Erosa
Food was delicious ! Service was excellent The shrimp ceviche was superb !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spanish Flan, Ceviche De Pescado
Josh Seeley
Viva Empanadas in Albany just made my day! LOVE the food here and the ambience is perfect for a stylish date or cocktail after work. I got the Peruvian chicken with rice and beans for lunch and it was popping with delicious flavor. Beautiful presentation, wonderful flavors that felt like a fiesta for my tastebuds, all perfectly executed. It’s been too long since I’ve been impressed and excited about a meal from a restaurant. This place is legit! Peruvian chicken is everything, but I need to try their ceviche! I will be back soon, this time with my beautiful wife. She’ll love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mia Gil
Our server was Veronica and she was phenomenal. We ordered the viva special and the Mandela paisa and both were 10/10. We live so close and didn’t know this was here but we will 100000% be back!!! 10s all around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Desmond O'Connor
Atmosphere was charming as well as the service. Arepas are the best I have had, I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Geraldine Gutierrez
I visited this restaurant for the first time for lunch with a friend. The food was delicious, the menu has vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Empanadas are just perfectly crisp and decadent. Highly recommend!
Comida deliciosa! Homemade latin food and super friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Thoms
Amazing Latin food. The Cuban sandwich lunch special is unbeatable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jill Aurora
Great little place. Service is friendly and food is delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T V
Food was absolutely horrendous, the empanada was more like a samosa& the chicken tasted off kinda fishy..maybe it was a bad day but on a Beautiful September afternoon 3:00pm to be exact is diabolical.. wouldn’t recommend to anyone
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Tasfia Zaman
Beautiful atmosphere, and the waitresses are super nice. Food was really good, although I wish they had more flavor options for the empanadas. The lunch special options is good, $12.50 for 2 empanadas, rice and beans. I was satisfied and well fed
Place was a little weird service wise. Had to order from a kiosk but then it asked for a tip. Not sure what I was tipping as the only service I got was them bringing me my food.
I ordered the Bandjeja Paisa, which looked really good on their online menu. Ended up costing me about $50 because I got a beer, which I had to open with a bottle opener myself, and tipped before hand for virtually no service.
The food itself was kind of bland. The skirt steak was pretty small and the pork belly was very chewy. None of it was really that seasoned and there was very little chimichurry on it. For what I paid, very disappointing. Had high hopes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Welcomed upon entry and nicely walked 2 old people through the menu…thank you!
I had the Empanada dinner with rice and beans. Beef with raisins and olives my favorite. The spinach and mozzarella was right up there with it. Chicken was abundantly full, but slightly dry,,,,, but that’s the nature of the beast isn’t it??
My husbands Cuban sandwich was huge and filled with several meats. He could only eat half, so it is shareable.
Chocolate martinis are my specialty @ home, almost as good as my shake at home.
Exterior painting is bright and unexpected, LOVED it. I had pink and paisley walls 35 years ago.
Will return again. Pricing is ver fair.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We really enjoyed the atmosphere but the food was fantastic. The flavors were amazing. Best empanadas we have had. The churros are a must! Everything was freshly made and so tasty. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Auto service, is expensive.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was delicious !
Service was excellent
The shrimp ceviche was superb !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spanish Flan, Ceviche De Pescado
Viva Empanadas in Albany just made my day! LOVE the food here and the ambience is perfect for a stylish date or cocktail after work. I got the Peruvian chicken with rice and beans for lunch and it was popping with delicious flavor. Beautiful presentation, wonderful flavors that felt like a fiesta for my tastebuds, all perfectly executed. It’s been too long since I’ve been impressed and excited about a meal from a restaurant. This place is legit! Peruvian chicken is everything, but I need to try their ceviche! I will be back soon, this time with my beautiful wife. She’ll love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server was Veronica and she was phenomenal. We ordered the viva special and the Mandela paisa and both were 10/10. We live so close and didn’t know this was here but we will 100000% be back!!! 10s all around
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere was charming as well as the service. Arepas are the best I have had, I will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I visited this restaurant for the first time for lunch with a friend. The food was delicious, the menu has vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options. Empanadas are just perfectly crisp and decadent. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Comida deliciosa! Homemade latin food and super friendly
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing Latin food. The Cuban sandwich lunch special is unbeatable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great little place. Service is friendly and food is delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was absolutely horrendous, the empanada was more like a samosa& the chicken tasted off kinda fishy..maybe it was a bad day but on a Beautiful September afternoon 3:00pm to be exact is diabolical.. wouldn’t recommend to anyone
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Beautiful atmosphere, and the waitresses are super nice. Food was really good, although I wish they had more flavor options for the empanadas. The lunch special options is good, $12.50 for 2 empanadas, rice and beans. I was satisfied and well fed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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