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Vivo Amigo Cardiff

Restaurant Cafe Mexican restaurant Indian restaurant

One of the Top rated Indian restaurants in Cardiff


Address

138 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3LZ, United Kingdom

Website

www.vivoamigo.co.uk

Contact

+44 29 2132 8024

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (357 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) Mexican (11) fusion (10) Cardiff (9) restaurant (9) menu (9) Indian (9) staff (8) chicken (8) amazing (7)
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  • 5/5 Sarah Jane B. 1 year ago on Google
    When in Cardiff we always stop at Vivo Amigos. Good is amazing and so are the staff. Everything is tasty and the mojito's are lovely!!! Can't wait for our next day trip
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aqil R. 9 months ago on Google
    Vikram is a fantastic chef and food is absolutely brilliant. A great dining experience. (Food is halal also). Myself and my wife mistakenly went at closing time (assuming they shut at 11pm always). The lady serving us was very welcoming and understanding, they still served us and we're extremely patient. Absolutely fantastic customer service and environment is clean and calm. 10 out of 10.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Suly 1 year ago on Google
    Mexico meets India, very good fusion food. Looking at the portion sizes, prices were on the higher side. Suggestion to restaurant: it would have been better if there was an option to customise the spice levels, dishes were not spicy at all for an Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maanasy 2 years ago on Google
    Great vibe, good decor and - most importantly - AMAZING FOOD!! The staff were very attentive and were happy to go the extra mile for us. It's really no wonder they're rated so highly - it's very well deserved 😊 We had the chicken 65 tacos, veg quesidillas, patatas bravas (beautifully done!!) and the paneer chimichangas - everything was so flavourful and I can't fault any of them 👍 Highly recommend this place to visitors! It's worth the walk from the city if you're only in Cardiff for the day 😁
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua 1 year ago on Google
    We were not sure initially when looking at the menu, how wrong we were. This is a MUST visit on Whitchurch Road. Rustic appearance, the friendliest service, incredible fusion food. Support local!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Walid H. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious! The fusion of Indian and Mexican cuisines works so well. I would only suggest to change the buns on the burgers as they're too doughy. Perhaps try brioche bun. Will be back to try more from the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cardiffgirl _. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great place! interesting menu options. The Tacos and Enchiladas were delicious. Had great night here with a large group for a Christmas party. Service was excellent. really friendly and attentive staff. Will definitely be returning to try the rest of the menu!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aparna Jathan - P. 10 months ago on Google
    Never knew about this place. The food fusion is excellent. The vibes were amazing, too. I went out with my Pilates friends. They loved it, too. We didn't order the starters. we just ordered some drinks and food. I ordered Enchiladas Tandoori chicken. My friends had fish curry and rice, and another friend had butter chicken masala. Another friend had chicken tikka frankie rolls. Another friend had Smoked Pulled Tandoori Chicken (Burrito). You can order tapas as well which another friend of mine ordered. The quantity and presentation of food was excellent. I would say you won't go hungry. A very highly recommended place to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Holly S. 2 years ago on Google
    We popped in for lunch and were blown away. The combination of Mexican and Indian worked better than I could’ve imagined. I had the beef madras burrito (see photos) and my friend had the tandoori chicken burrito. Both were sublime. Highly recommend, we’ll definitely be returning!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dean M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an excellent evening meal, food was delicious and served piping hot. Staff were very attentive and took time to explain what the different menu items were. Thoroughly enjoyed the meal and would definitely return again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Philippe R. 11 months ago on Google
    Really nice Indi-Mexican restaurant Interesting menu and very good vegan choices. Nachos then jackfruit/black beans burritos... Highly recommended Really enjoyed the meal and the place. Staff is very helpful and nice Went back again today for my partner's birthday. Once again the food was amazing. So many colours and flavours in all the plates Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Callum M. 10 months ago on Google
    Six of us went here midweek and it was an extremely enjoyable experience. None of us had trouble ordering from the menu due to the variety on offer and we all left having had a starter, main and a few alcoholic drinks for under £30 per person. Can't fault it. Personally I thought the beef madras tacos were incredible and I would have that madras again today. Will definitely return.

  • 5/5 rainy m. 1 year ago on Google
    Every dish is so good! Especially the chopped lamb in fajita, love the spice😍

  • 5/5 C M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Amazing flavours and big portions. Friendly staff. Highly recommend this great restaurant. Very good value too. Huge variety for both meat eaters and vegetarians.

  • 5/5 Ed M. 10 months ago on Google
    Epic. Was skeptical about the combination of cuisines but by Jove they pull it off. The food was delicious and it worked really well. Also, very unpretentious.

  • 5/5 Craig P. 3 months ago on Google New
    Had lunch here with a few guys from work, really great little place with a cool vibe inside. Very friendly and attentive staff without being over bearing and the food was delicious. Definitely go again. There weren't that many people in when we were there so was a bit quiet, but the decor etc is great inside. Superb

  • 5/5 Lee D. 7 months ago on Google
    Been here a few times now and it never disappoints. The Mexican Indian fusion works great. The food is always top quality with amazing flavours. The meatballs and the empinadas were our favourites. Always great service here and the staff are super friendly. Will definitely be back soon!

  • 4/5 Kyle F. 4 months ago on Google
    Great restaurant! I had the Roti taco and wow! All the boxes were ticked! Great portion great price and really tasty. Service was great the waitress was very caring in explaining menu items and checked up on us throughout our meal. Only loses a star because of crumbs on one of the tables near us that was setup for other customers. I will come back in future again and change my review if it changes! Definitely worth a visit for some goode Mexican/Indo food!

  • 5/5 Amit K. 6 months ago on Google
    Very interesting fusion of Indo Mexican. Everything we ordered was up to the mark, rather beyond it Loved it. Highly recommended if you are in Cardiff and looking for a place to eat

  • 5/5 Tina H. 9 months ago on Google
    Mexican + Indian? Something we could never thought of. Food was really tasty!! Had beef fajitas, empanadas, enchiladas. 2 of the servers were the friendliest and not overselling the food. Kudos to them! Would definitely go back!

  • 5/5 Ali A. 1 year ago on Google
    We were a party of 12, the waiters were very friendly and attentive! A lovely atmosphere! The food was absolutely divine! The spices were perfection the the fusion of foods is a brilliant idea and just works so so well. Everybody in the group were extremely happy with the food they ordered! We will definitely be back again as we want to work through the menu! Really recommend to anyone searching for somewhere to eat.

  • 5/5 Sasha B. 1 year ago on Google
    Honestly one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. After hearing amazing things about Vivo Amigos we definitely had to travel there to try it and I’d say it’s was better than expected. As someone who can’t deal with much spice I was slightly worried but the beef enchilada was to perfection, slight spice but nothing that would put me off my food. With every bite I enjoyed it more and more. The gentleman serving us was an absolute pleasure. He was so kind and catering to us and whilst running everything he made sure to check on us periodically. With how much we had ordered and the portion sizing it was definitely amazing value for money. We had a tapas board for starters and a main each and we were left with bullies full and hearts warmed. Will definitely be recommending to everyone and hopefully travelling back soon to try more.

  • 5/5 Noumán K. 2 years ago on Google
    Exceptional Mexican fusion food served by the friendliest staff. The place is usually full, so better if you book in advance.

  • 5/5 TJ G. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place. Everything was bang on. Lots of flavor and we'll thought through combinations. Best meal we've had in some time and the rusty nail was excellent too.

  • 5/5 The w. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing fresh food I had the tacos with an Indian twist .... Highly recommended. The staff are also very nice and helpful . I advise you book as there only a small restaurant and people no the food is amazing . Really tasty will be going back soon

  • 5/5 Nitesh R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very impressed with the quality and choice of food. Topped off with excellent customer service. We had a really nice time would highly recommend. In the pictures are the pulled chicken Nacho mex starter, and rotisserie chicken for the mains. This restaurant is now probably one of my favourites in Cardiff, and I have tried many!

  • 5/5 Greg R. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome food! Just get yourself there, stop reading reviews... 😁

  • 5/5 Mahanth C. 2 years ago on Google
    This is an outstanding mix of Indian and Mexican… not sure how they’ve got this idea and recipe but it’s one of the best I’ve tasted in Cardiff…. In love with the taste and service…..

  • 4/5 Sultana A. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service. Lovely food. Would certainly visit again if we are in Cardiff

  • 5/5 Yasmine L. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible flavours. Really enjoyed the harissa calamari. Good value for money. Service was a bit slow though. Definitely worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Bhavna B. 2 years ago on Google
    Our first time here and we've eaten so well! The food is gorgeous to look at and so tasty to eat. A great mix of Indian and Mexican! Service is impeccable and atmoshpere waem and inviting. Very, very highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Adam T. 2 years ago on Google
    Me and my partner went here in August, I was a bit hesitant at first as I’m a fussy eater but the food was absolutely lovely. The butter chicken curry was the nicest curry I’ve ever had, the chips have this seasoning on which the waitress said is home made and was really tasty, the decor is really nice and well done and the waitress was lovely also. We are considering going back to Cardiff just for this restaurant, it was that nice.

  • 5/5 Tracey J. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely pay a vist for food if you're in Cardiff. Reasonably priced and top quality freshly cooked food. Vegetarian Dhansak was banging! We will be back.

  • 5/5 Rhiannon S. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and brilliant service! The food was fresh and there was plenty of it! Never though that mixing Indian and Mexican would work but it definitely does and I would thoroughly recommend this restaurant to everyone!

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 2 years ago on Google
    My partner and I decided to walk out of the city centre on the back of the good reviews and were not disappointed. We had a great meal and would definitely return if we find ourselves in Cardiff again. The fusion of Indian and Mexican tastes and flavours were delicious. Not quite as many vegan options as I thought there was going be but we were well looked after nonetheless.


Call +44 29 2132 8024 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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