Bold dishes, handcrafted margaritas, and a kitchen that never cuts corners in Hackensack, NJ.
631 reviews and a 4.2-star rating don't happen by accident. At Viva Margarita, every plate that leaves the kitchen is seasoned to order, served hot, and built from ingredients that actually taste like something. Guests who've seen the restaurant featured on Devour Power made the special trip out to Hackensack and left saying the food was absolutely worth it. That kind of reaction is what the kitchen shoots for every single service.
The room itself is colorful and alive, the kind of place where a Saturday night buzzes but the staff still makes you feel like the only table in the room. Regulars stop in after errands, families bring the kids, and date nights stretch long over a second round of margaritas. The menu covers enough ground that everyone at the table finds something they'd order again.
Located at 774 Main Street in downtown Hackensack, Viva Margarita is open seven days a week, with late hours on Friday and Saturday for those nights when dinner turns into an event.
The menu at Viva Margarita runs deep through Mexican classics and house specialties that reviewers keep coming back to describe as fresh, flavorful, and made right. Tacos, enchiladas, fajitas sizzling off the grill, and a kids menu that means the whole family eats well without compromise. Everything is cooked to order, so nothing sits under a heat lamp waiting for you.
The bar program is built around the restaurant's name. Handcrafted margaritas come in a range of styles, from the classic lime-forward original to seasonal and flavored variations, all made with real citrus. The full bar also covers beers, wines, and cocktails for anyone who wants something different.
Dine in for the full experience, including the colorful atmosphere and attentive service that made regulars out of first-time visitors. The kitchen runs Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 11 PM, Friday and Saturday until midnight, and Sunday from noon to 10 PM.
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Viva Margarita is at 774 Main Street in Hackensack, NJ 07601, right in downtown and easy to reach from Route 4 and the surrounding Bergen County area.
The kitchen is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to midnight, and Sunday from noon to 10:00 PM. Seven days a week, no exceptions.
Yes. Viva Margarita offers a dedicated kids menu so younger diners have real options, not just an afterthought. Families are genuinely welcome here.
The bar crafts a full range of margaritas made with real citrus, including the classic lime original and a rotating selection of flavored and seasonal variations. The full bar also covers beers, wines, and cocktails.
Yes, the restaurant was featured on Devour Power, which brought a wave of new guests from across New Jersey. Many of them reported it was absolutely worth the special trip.
Reservations are recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings when the restaurant gets busy. Walk-ins are welcome throughout the week, though peak weekend hours can mean a wait.
Yes. Reviewers consistently highlight that the food comes out hot, well-seasoned, and clearly cooked to order. Nothing is pre-made and sitting under a lamp waiting for a table.
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