Viva la Fiesta Menu

Introducing the Menu at Viva la Fiesta:

Nestled in Edwardsville, Illinois, Viva la Fiesta is a vibrant Mexican cocktail bar that invites patrons to indulge in a feast of flavors. The menu boasts standout dishes like the famous Fiesta Fajitas, featuring a mouthwatering combination of beef, chicken, shrimp, and chorizo. For seafood lovers, the Seafood Molcajete presents a delightful medley of shrimp and crab, bathed in a rich house sauce.

Complementing the culinary offerings are refreshing drinks, including a colorful margarita flight. The ambiance is lively, adorned with playful murals that enhance the dining experience. With options for vegan guests and a welcoming atmosphere, including outdoor seating and catering services, Viva la Fiesta is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of Mexican culture and cuisine.

Weekends Only

Menudo

A traditional Mexican red caldo or soup made with beef tripe and beef feet. Served with a side of cilantro, onion, and lime.

$13.50

Pozole Rojo

A pork soup in a red, home-made spicy sauce complemented with corn hominy, served with cabbage, onions, and radishes on the side.

$13.99

Caldo de Res

An extremely hearty and satisfying soup made from scratch with beef shanks, cabbage, potatoes, corn, carrots, chayote, and cilantro. Garnished with fresh onions, radishes, lime juice and jalapenos.

$10.99

Huevos Rancheros Brunch

2 eggs over a corn tortilla, covered with a ranchero sauce served with beans, rice and warm tortillas.

$6.99

Huevos con Chorizo Brunch

2 scrambled eggs mixed with Mexican sausage. Served with beans, rice and warm tortillas.

$7.50

Chilaquiles Brunch

Crispy corn tortilla strips topped with Mexican chicken, our signature red sauce and melted cheese. Served with rice lettuce and sour cream.

$8.99

Fiesta Skillet Brunch

Chorizo, bacon, sausage, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, bell peppers, topped with cheddar cheese and your choice of eggs. Served with tortillas.

$10.99

Cali Breakfast Burrito Brunch

Best breakfast burrito loaded with steak, onions, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and eggs.

$10.50

Huevos con Salsa Verde Special

Two eggs covered in our house-made salsa verde. Served with beans, rice and warm tortillas.

$5.99

All American Favorite Special

T-bone steak, two eggs, potatoes and toast. Add bacon for an additional charge.

$10.99

Brunch Especial

Appetizers

Cheese Dip

$4.25

Guacamole

A creamy dip made from avocado.

$4.25

Guacamole Mexicano

Authentic Mexican guacamole usually prepared at the table.

$7.50

Queso Fundido

Refried beans and cheese dip topped with our house-made chorizo.

$8.25

Choriqueso

Chihuahua cheese topped with chorizo and served with tortillas.

$7.99

Mexican Layer Dip

Ground beef and refried beans, topped with pico de gallo and cheese dip.

$6.75

Papas Locas

French fries topped with ground beef, cheese dip, pico de gallo and jalapenos.

$7.25

Quesadilla

$3.50

Chicken Wings

Crispy on the bone chicken wings tossed in your choice of habanero mango sauce, BBQ sauce or hot sauce.

$9.75

Trio Sampler

Pick 3 of your favorites - chicken wings, quesadilla, calamari, taquitos, jalapeno poppers.

$12.50

Mini Tacos

1 dozen meat and cheese filled corn tortillas, deep fried and topped with cheddar Jack cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream. Make it loaded mini tacos for an additional charge.

$8.50

La Fiesta Caldo

House special soup prepared with steak, grilled chicken, shrimp, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and cilantro served with warm tortillas.

$11.99

Caldo de Pollo

Mexican soup prepared with chicken chunks, rice, pico de gallo, and served with warm tortillas.

$9.99

Caldo de Camaron

Mexican soup prepared with shrimp, broccoli, cauliflower, squash, carrots, rice and pico de gallo.

$13.75

Caldos

Salads

Fajita Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with steak, chicken, or shrimp, cheese dip, along with sauteed onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole and tomatoes.

$11.25

Taco Salad

Crispy flour tortilla filled with your choice of beef or chicken, melted cheese sauce topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomato, and sour cream.

$10.25

Confetti Salad

Fresh greens tossed with cucumber, tomato, onion, bell peppers, corn, avocado, and grilled chicken. Topped with fried tortilla strips and served with our famous chipotle dressing.

$10.75

Fiesta Salad

Sauteed broccoli, cauliflower, onions, bell peppers, and grilled chicken served on a bed of rice and topped with melted cheese dip. Substitute shrimp for an additional charge.

$10.99

Nachos Supreme

Nachos topped with chicken, ground beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole.

$11.25

Fajita Nachos

Nachos loaded with our famous fajitas.

$13.99

Nachos Mexicanos

Chorizo, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream served on a bed of crispy nachos.

$10.99

Volcano Nachos

Heaping nachos loaded with Mexican chili, shredded cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, and jalapenos.

$10.75

Veggie Nachos

Grilled onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, broccoli, squash, cauliflower, and carrots.

$9.99

Nachos

$5.99

Nachos

Famous Fajitas

Fiesta Fajitas

Beef, chicken, chorizo and shrimp.

$17.25

Beef Fajitas

$14.50

Chicken Fajitas

$14.50

Combo Fajitas

Beef and chicken.

$15.99

Mixed Fajitas

Chicken, steak and shrimp.

$16.99

Fajitas Locas

Steak, chicken, shrimp and bacon topped with cheese sauce.

$17.75

Veggie Fajitas

Single. Prepared with broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, mushrooms, and carrots served with the traditional sauteed bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions.

$12.99

Fajitas de Camaron

Shrimp fajitas.

$17.75

Seafood Fajitas

Fish, scallops and shrimp.

$18.50

Fajitas Borrachas

Our juicy carnitas (pork), steak and shrimp topped with shredded cheese and pineapple.

$17.75

Fiesta Molcajete

Steak, chicken, shrimp, and chorizo marinated in our special house sauce mixed with sauteed onions, tomatoes, and cactus all smothered with cheese.

$22.75

Seafood Molcajete

Shrimp, calamari, crawfish, scallops, crab leg, and fish marinated in our special house sauce mixed with broccoli, cauliflower, corn on the cob, onion, tomato, sweet red peppers, cactus, carrots, and squash smothered with cheese.

$27.25

Molcajetes

Signature Dinners

La Pinata

Grilled shrimp, chicken, and steak cooked with sauteed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes served on a bed of rice smothered in cheese dip. Served with warm tortillas.

$14.50

Special Dinner

"A little a bit" of everything. Bean chalupa with guacamole salad, chile relleno, taco, enchilada and tamale served with beans and rice.

$14.50

Chile Colorado

Beef or chicken chunks marinated in a house-made red chili based sauce. Served with beans, rice and warm tortillas.

$12.50

Chile Verde

Choice of steak or pork cooked with a house-made green tomatillo sauce. Served with beans, rice and tortillas.

$12.50

Carnitas Dinner

Slow-cooked pork tips served with beans, rice, guacamole salad and warm tortillas.

$13.99

Chimichanga

Deep fried burrito filled with your choice of ground beef, shredded chicken or beef tips and topped with cheese dip. Served with beans, rice and guacamole salad.

$12.75

Fajita Chimichanga

Traditional chimichanga stuffed with your choice of grilled chicken, steak, or shrimp, sauteed onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Served with beans, rice, and guacamole salad. Smother it in cheese sauce for an additional charge.

$14.15

Tamale Deluxe

This plate includes 1 tamale, 2 flautas (chicken or beef), shredded chicken, ground beef, beans, rice, nachos topped with cheese dip, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and guacamole.

$12.75

Mexican Taquitos

4 deep-fried and rolled tortillas, 2 stuffed with shredded chicken and 2 with shredded beef. Served with guacamole, lettuce and sour cream.

$11.25

Arroz con Carne

Grilled steak served on a bed of rice smothered in cheese sauce. Served with warm tortillas.

$12.50

Fajita Pizza

Cheese pizza topped with our famous steak or chicken fajitas.

$11.50

Fajita Fiesta Potato

Loaded baked potato Mexican style. An oversized baked potato smothered with cheese dip, fajita veggies, choice of chicken or steak and topped with a dollop of sour cream.

$12.99

Mexican Favorites

Choice of your 2 Mexican favorites. Served with beans and rice.

$8.99

T-Bone Steak

A juicy and tender t-bone steak. Served with guacamole salad.

$15.75

Carne Asada

Tender flank steak garnished with grilled onions. Served with guacamole salad.

$14.99

Steak and Shrimp

12 oz. ribeye steak cooked to perfection served on a bed of bell peppers, topped with grilled shrimp and cheese dip.

$17.50

Steak Fiesta

12 oz. ribeye smothered in mushrooms, onions, bell peppers and tomatoes.

$16.50

Steaks from the Grill

Taste of Mexico

Famous Street Taco

Comes with a choice of protein.

$3.50

Order of Street Tacos

Choice of 3 authentic tacos. Served with a side of beans and rice. Comes with a choice of protein.

$13.75

Quesabirria Tacos

3 pieces. A lovely cross between a taco and quesadilla. FIlled with melted Chihuahua cheese and stewed beef brisket. Served with caldo de consumen.

$13.75

Coctel de Camaron

Prepared with shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, cilantro, and jalapenos in a clam and tomato juice cocktail. This Mexican shrimp cocktail is refreshing and seriously addicting.

$14.25

Coctel de Camaron

Tacos

Fiesta Tacos

Three fried flour tacos filled with ground beef, potatoes, and beans topped with lettuce and shredded cheese. Served with beans and rice.

$10.99

Order of Tacos

Three crunchy or soft tacos filled with ground beef or Mexican chicken topped with lettuce and shredded cheese.

$7.50

Tacos Supreme

Three tacos, soft or hard, topped with lettuce, shredded cheese, tomato, and sour cream.

$9.99

Tacos de Pescado

3 delicious fish tacos topped with lettuce and pico de gallo served on a bed of rice with lime and chipotle salsa.

$13.25

Tacos de Camaron

3 delicious shrimp tacos topped with lettuce and pico de gallo served on a bed of rice with lime and chipotle salsa.

$13.75

Torta

Authentic Mexican sandwich made with telera bread, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, avocado spread, butter, mayonnaise, and your choice of meat. Served with french fries.

$13.25

Tortas

Enchiladas

Enchiladas Verdes

3 enchiladas stuffed with your choice of chicken or beef smothered in our signature house-made green sauce. Served with rice, lettuce and sour cream.

$12.15

Enchiladas Supremas

Supreme combination of 1 chicken, 1 beef, 1 cheese and 1 bean enchilada. Topped with ranchero salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

$12.25

Spinach Enchiladas

3 enchiladas filled with spinach topped with our house red enchilada sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.

$11.25

Enchiladas Rancheros

2 cheese enchiladas topped with pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and ranchero sauce. Served with rice and guacamole salad.

$10.75

Fiesta Enchiladas

3 enchiladas filled with grilled chicken and sauteed onions smothered in our signature house-made salsa verde and cheese dip. Served with rice and guacamole salad.

$12.75

Fiesta Burrito

12 California style burrito loaded with your choice of steak or grilled chicken, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Served with a side of cheese dip and house-made spicy sauce.

$13.15

Burritos Supremos

1 burritos, 1 chicken and beans, 1 beef and beans. Topped with ranchero sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream.

$11.25

Burrito Jalisco

A flour tortilla stuffed with ground beef or pork cooked with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Topped with cheese dip, lettuce, and tomatoes.

$9.99

Burrito Loco

A grilled steak burrito smothered with cheese dip. Served with beans and rice.

$10.75

Burrito Fajita

A flour tortilla filled with your choice of grilled chicken or steak with fajita veggies smothered with our house-made red burrito sauce and topped with lettuce, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Served with rice.

$12.50

Burrito Rio Grande

Flour tortilla stuffed with beef tips, beans and rice Smothered in cheese dip and our house-made red burrito sauce.

$11.75

Burrito Especial

1 burrito stuffed with your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef topped with our house-made red burrito sauce, shredded cheese, lettuce and sour cream.

$8.50

Burrito Carne Asada

Marinated flank steak and beans stuffed inside a flour tortilla smothered with cheese dip and topped with lettuce, tomato, sour cream and guacamole.

$12.25

Burritos

Quesadillas

Quesadilla Mexicana

A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, beef and beans. Served with guacamole salad and sour cream.

$8.75

Quesadilla Especial

A grilled flour tortilla stuffed with Mexican sausage. Served with guacamole salad, sour cream and pico de gallo.

$10.50

Quesadilla Jalisco

Grilled shrimp, cheese and beans stuffed inside tortilla and smothered with cheese dip. Served with rice and guacamole salad.

$12.50

Quesadilla Fajita

Grilled flour tortilla filled with cheese, a spread of refried beans, and your choice of our signature steak, or chicken fajitas. Served with guacamole salad and rice.

$10.75

Quesadilla Loca

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with steak or grilled chicken and smothered in cheese dip. Served with beans and rice.

$10.50

Create Your Own Meal

Pick 3.

$10.50

Tacos de Soya

3 soft tacos stuffed with plant-based soy meat. Topped with a special house sauce, onion and cilantro. Vegan.

$11.75

Veggie Burrito

A 12" California style burrito filled with sauteed onions, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, tomatoes, corn, mushrooms, zucchini, and spinach topped with cheese dip.

$10.75

2 Chile Poblanos

Served with beans and rice.

$11.25

Quesadilla Ranchera

Grilled flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and mushrooms. Served with guacamole salad.

$9.25

Loaded Avocado Quesadilla

Prepared with delicious avocado, whole pinto beans, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, sauteed onions, and sweet red bell peppers.

$10.25

Vegetarian

Seafood

Gordo Especial

Grilled juicy shrimp tossed in our famous Cajun seasoning and served on a bed of rice with a side of lettuce and sliced avocado.

$14.25

Tilapia

Grilled tilapia fish topped with cheese dip. Served with broccoli, rice, lettuce and pico de gallo.

$14.75

Shrimp and Scallops

Shrimp and scallops cooked with sauteed onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with beans, rice and tortillas.

$15.25

Camarones a la Diabla

Grilled shrimp cooked in our house-made spicy sauce. Served with beans, rice, and warm tortillas.

$14.50

Arroz con Mariscos

Delicious grilled shrimp, scallops and fish served on a bed of rice with guacamole salad and broccoli medley.

$16.99

Enchiladas Seafood

3 enchiladas stuffed with shrimp, crabmeat, scallops, and fish topped with cheese dip. Served with beans, rice, and guacamole salad.

$13.75

Camarones a la Playa

Grilled shrimp served on a bed of rice and smothered with cheese dip. Served with warm tortillas.

$14.25

Chicken on the Beach

Sliced grilled chicken served on a bed of rice and smothered in cheese dip. Served with warm tortillas.

$12.50

Chicken on the Beach with Grilled Veggies

Sliced grilled chicken served on a bed of rice and smothered in cheese dip. Served with warm tortillas.

$13.50

Choripollo

Grilled chicken breast topped with chorizo and cheese dip. Served with beans, rice and tortillas.

$13.99

Pollo Borracho

Grilled chicken breast cooked with ranchero sauce and topped with pineapple. Served with beans, rice, guacamole salad and warm tortillas.

$13.75

Pollo Enchilado

Marinated grilled chicken smothered with cheese dip. Served with rice, guacamole salad and warm tortillas.

$12.75

Pollo Feliz

A grilled chicken breast cooked with mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and topped with cheese dip. Served with beans, guacamole salad, and warm tortillas.

$12.75

Pollo Loco

Grilled chicken breast topped with shrimp and cheese dip served on a bed of veggie fajitas and french fries. Served with guacamole salad.

$12.99

Pollo Cancun

Grilled chicken breast and shrimp garnished with pico de gallo and sauteed mushrooms smothered with cheese dip served with rice, guacamole salad and warm tortillas.

$14.50

Pollo Azteca

Grilled chicken breast topped with a broccoli mix medley and queso dip. Served with a side of rice and guacamole salad.

$13.99

Pollo

Pick 2

Pick 2

Your choice of 2 Mexican favorites. Served with beans and rice. Smother it in cheese sauce for an additional charge.

$10.99

Cheese Quesadillas

2 pieces.

$5.99

Beef Quesadillas

2 pieces.

$8.49

Mexican Chicken Quesadillas

2 pieces.

$8.49

Mushrooms Quesadillas

2 pieces.

$8.49

Tamales

3 pieces.

$9.25

Beef Burritos

2 pieces.

$8.99

Mexican Chicken Burritos

2 pieces.

$8.99

Cheese Burritos

2 pieces.

$8.99

Pork Burritos

2 pieces.

$8.99

Chile Poblanos

3 pieces.

$9.99

Beef Enchiladas

3 pieces.

$7.99

Mexican Chicken Enchiladas

3 pieces.

$7.99

Bean Enchiladas

3 pieces.

$7.99

Cheese Enchiladas

3 pieces.

$7.99

Chile Rellenos

3 pieces. Beef and cheese.

$10.99

A la Carte

New Plates

Quesadilla Hawaiiana Plate

Large flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken, steak, yellow cheese, and pineapple chunks. Served with french fries, avocado and pineapple slices.

$14.50

El Toriado Plate

Grilled chicken, beef, shrimp and bacon. Served with a bed of rice, covered in cheese dip and 3 warm tortillas.

$14.75

Pollo Encremado Plate

Your choice of spicy or non-spicy chicken strips. Served with mushrooms, sour cream and side of rice and beans.

$14.25

Tacos al Carbon Plate

3 flour tortillas stuffed with sliced steak. Topped with cheese sauce, shredded cheese and served with beans, pico de gallo and green sauce.

$12.99

Carne En Su Jugo Plate

Steak meat soup with whole beans, bacon, onions. Served with a side of avocado, onion, cilantro, dry red pepper with 3 corn tortillas.

$13.99

Ceviche de Pescado Plate

Tilapia, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, cucumber and avocado slices.

$13.50

Ceviche de Shrimp Plate

Shrimp, onion, tomato, cilantro, lime juice, cucumber and avocado slices.

$14.50

Enchiladas Bandera Plate

3 enchiladas, chicken or beef, 1 with red sauce, 1 with green sauce, and 1 with cheese sauce. Served with rice and beans.

$12.75

Pico de Gallo

$1.99

Beans and Rice

$4.99

Calamari

$7.99

Jalapenos

$1.50

French Fries

$3.50

Sweet Mexican Cornbread

$1.75

Sour Cream

$1.99

Tortillas

3 pieces.

$1.25

Diced Tomatoes

$1.50

Shredded Cheese

$2.25

Beans

$3.99

Rice

$3.99

Shrimp

7 pieces.

$8.25

Tamale

$3.99

Bean Chalupa

$3.75

Chicken Taco

$2.75

Beef Taco

$2.75

Fiesta Fried Taco

$3.50

Chile Poblano

$4.50

Chile Relleno

$4.75

Enchilada

$2.99

Tostaguac

$4.75

Burrito

$4.99

Mushrooms

$2.75

Grilled Broccoli

$3.50

Grilled Veggies

Onion, tomatoes, green peppers.

$3.50

Avocado

$3.99

Toreados

$2.75

Esquite

$4.25

Jalapeno Poppers

6 pieces.

$6.99

Side Orders

Lunch Specials

Speedy Gonzalez Lunch Special

1 taco, 1 enchilada and your choice of beans or rice.

$6.99

Lunch Special

Chile relleno, taco, refried beans and guacamole salad.

$7.99

Chimichanga Lunch Special

Deep fried burrito stuffed with choice of chicken or beef and smothered with cheese dip. Served with beans, rice and guacamole salad.

$8.99

Fajitas Lunch Special

Lunch portion of our signature house fajitas cooked with sauteed bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and your choice of steak, or grilled chicken. Served with beans, rice and warm tortillas. Available as vegetarian.

$8.99

Burrito Fajita Lunch Special

Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of of grilled chicken or steak. Served with rice and guacamole salad.

$8.99

Quesadilla Fajita Lunch Special

Flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of of grilled chicken or steak. Served with rice and guacamole salad.

$8.99

Fiesta Lunch Special

2 fried tacos served with beans and rice.

$7.99

Pollito on the Beach Lunch Special

Grilled chicken on a bed of rice smothered in cheese dip and served with warm tortillas.

$8.49

Kids Cheese Pizza

$5.99

Kids Pepperoni Pizza

$5.99

Kids Cheeseburger

$5.99

Kids Enchilada with Rice and Beans

$5.99

Kids Burrito with Beans and Rice

$5.99

Kids Taco with Beans and Rice

$5.99

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Served with your choice of beans, rice or french fries. Add chicken or beef for an additional charge.

$5.99

Kids Hotdog with French Fries

$5.99

Kids Taco Salad

Served with your choice of chicken or beef.

$5.99

Kids Chicken Nugget with French Fries

$5.99

Kids Chicken Strips with French Fries

$5.99

Kids Menu

Desserts

Cheesecake

$4.75

Fried Ice Cream

$4.25

Flan

$3.50

Chimi Cheesecake

$5.50

Sopapilla

$2.99

Sopapilla with Ice Cream

$3.75

Ice Cream

$2.99

Chocolate Lava Cake

$6.25

Churros

$5.99

Tres Leches Cake

$7.50

Mexican Soda

Sidral (Mexican apple soda), Sangria, Jarritos flavors, bottle of Cola.

$3.50

Horchata

$3.75

Agua Fresca

$3.75

Soda

Pepsi products.

$2.99

Iced Tea

$2.99

Coffee

$2.85

Milk

$2.85

Orange Juice

$2.85

Energy Drink

$3.50

Refreshments

Dinners (Archived)

A Little a Bit of Everything Special Dinner

Bean chalupa with guacamole salad, chile relleno, taco, enchilada and tamale served with beans and rice.

$8.99

Fiesta Potato

Loaded baked potato Mexican style. An oversized baked potato smothered with cheese dip, fajita veggies, choice of chicken or steak and topped with a dollop of sour cream.

$6.55