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    Viva Tequis Taqueria and Cantina

    238 W Main Ave

    Gastonia, NC 28052


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    Featured Items

    • Roasted Tomato Salsa

      Roasted Tomato Salsa With Corn Chips
      $6.25
    • Steak Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with grilled steak, topped with cheese sauce.
      $15.00
    • Chicken Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with grilled chicken, topped with cheese sauce.
      $14.50

    Food

    Bowls

    • Al Pastor Bowl

      $12.50
    • Carnitas Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with braised pork, topped with cheese sauce.
      $10.50
    • Chicken Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with grilled chicken, topped with cheese sauce.
      $14.50
    • Chorizo Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with pork sausage, topped with cheese sauce.
      $12.50
    • Shrimp Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with grilled shrimp, topped with cheese sauce.
      $15.00
    • Steak Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with grilled steak, topped with cheese sauce.
      $15.00
    • Veggies Bowl

      Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms and zucchini on a bed of rice with grilled tomatos, topped with cheese sauce.
      $10.50
    • Chicken Tinga Bowl

      Shredded chicken breast seasoned with chipotle peppers, onions and tomatos on a bed of rice and grilled veggies, topped with cheese sauce.
      $13.00
    • Beef Tongue Bowl

      Super tender beef tongue on a bed of rice and grilled veggies, topped with cheese sauce.
      $17.00
    • Barbacoa Bowl (Roasted Beef)

      Slow roasted shredded beef on a bed of rice and grilled veggies, topped with cheese sauce.
      $14.00

    Street Style Tacos

    • Al pastor taco

      Spiced Pork taco on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro
      $4.25
    • Barbacoa taco

      Roasted Shredded Beef taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Calabazita Guisada taco

      Zucchini taco with corn, onions and poblano peppers, with cotija cheese
      $4.00
    • Camaron taco

      Shrimp w/cabbage and tomato taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Carne Asada taco

      Grilled Steak taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Carnitas taco

      Braised porktaco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro
      $4.25
    • Chorizo taco

      Pork Sausage with Pico de Gallo taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro
      $4.50
    • Lengua taco

      Beef tongue taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $5.00
    • Nopal con Frijol Negro taco

      Cactus & black beans taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.00
    • Pescado taco

      Fish w/cabbage and tomato taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.50
    • Poblano con queso taco

      Poblano pepper & grilled cheese taco
      $4.00
    • Pollo Asado taco

      Grilled chicken taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.25
    • Quesa-Birria Tacos (3)

      Roasted Shredded beef and cheese taco, served on a grilled, locally made corn tortillas with onion and cilantro
      $14.50
    • Tacos Fritos de Papa

      Fried taco with potato, with cabbage, cotija cheese and salsa
      $4.00
    • Taquitos Dorados

      (4) Fried Taquitos. Chicken, Pork or Beef. Topped with cabbage, sour cream, tomato and cotija cheese.
      $13.50
    • Tinga de Pollo taco

      Spicy shredded chicken taco, on corn tortilla, topped with onion and cilantro.
      $4.25
    • Yucatan Shrimp Taco Meal

      Cooked Shrimp marinated in a lime and garlic dressing, mixed with tomatoes, onions and radishes. 2 tacos served on corn tortillas topped with cilantro, side of rice and black beans and habanero salsa.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.95
    • Taco Tuesday Meal

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00

    Burritos

    • Lengua burrito

      Beef Tongue burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $14.00
    • Al Pastor burrito

      spiced pork burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $10.50
    • Carne Asada burrito

      Steak burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $11.50
    • Carnitas burrito

      Braised Pork burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $10.50
    • Chorizo burrito

      Pork Sausage burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $11.50
    • Texas Burrito

      Shredded Pork, beef, or chicken, grilled red onions with black beans and rice, topped with chipotle salsa, cheese sauce and chopped jalepenos
      $15.50
    • Barbacoa burrito

      Roasted Shredded Beef burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $11.50
    • Pollo Asado burrito

      Grilled Chicken burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $10.50
    • Tinga de Pollo burrito

      Spicy Shredded Chicken burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $10.50
    • Camaron burrito

      Shrimp burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $11.50
    • Pescado burrito

      Fish burrito, filled with rice, beans onion and cilantro.
      $11.50
    • Calabazita Guisada burrito

      Grilled zucchini burrito with corn, onion and poblano peppers
      $9.50
    • Nopal y Frijol Negro burrito

      Cactus and Black Beans burrito/No Pinto Beans
      $9.50
    • Bean and Cheese Burrito

      Bean and cheese burrito. No Rice, No Onion and No Cilantro
      $7.50

    Quesadillas

    • Al Pastor Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and spiced pork. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Barbacoa Quesadilla

      $12.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and Buffaloed chicken. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Chicken Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and grilled chicken. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Chicken Tinga Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and shredded chicken. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Chorizo Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and pork sausage. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $11.50
    • Just Cheese Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $7.50
    • Shrimp Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and shrimp. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $12.50
    • Steak Quesadilla

      Grilled large flour tortillas with melted white cheese and grilled steak. Served with sour cream and pico de gallo.
      $12.50

    Tortas

    • Al Pastor torta

      Spiced Pork sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $13.50
    • Campechana torta

      Steak and Chorizo sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $14.50
    • Carne Asada torta

      Steak sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $14.50
    • Carnitas torta

      Braised Pork sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $12.50
    • Huevos con Chorizo torta

      Scrambled eggs and sausage sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $13.50
    • Lengua torta

      Beef tongue sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $16.50
    • Milanesa de Pollo torta

      Fried Chicken sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $12.50
    • Milanesa de Res torta

      Fried steak sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $14.50
    • Pollo Asado torta

      Grilleed chicken sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $12.50
    • Tinga de Pollo torta

      Shredded chicken sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $12.50
    • Vegetales a la plancha torta

      Grilled vegetables sandwich served on a locally made “telera” roll. Condiments and toppings; Mayo, Refried Beans, Avocado, Lettuce. Tomato, Onion and Jalapeños.
      $10.50

    Mexican Brunch

    • Brunch Burrito

      Scrambled eggs with chorizo, pinto or black beans and queso fresco
      $11.50
    • Chilaquiles

      Totopo style fried corn chips with red or green salsa, topped with Mexican cheese, cilantro and onions. Served with beans
      $7.50
    • Huevos a la mexicana

      Scrambled eggs with pico de gallo. Served with beans and corn tortillas.
      $9.50
    • Huevos con Chorizo

      Scrambled eggs with pork sausage. Served with beans and corn tortillas.
      $10.50
    • Huevos con Nopales

      Scrambled eggs with cactus and onions. Served with beans and corn tortillas.
      $9.50
    • Huevos Rancheros

      2 Fried eggs topped with salsa. Served with beans and corn tortillas.
      $9.50
    • Pambazo

      Sandwich dipped in red sauce and filled with chorizo, potatoes, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, and queso fresco
      $11.50
    • Torta Ahogada

      Braised pork and beans sandwich drowned in a mild, medium or hot tomato sauce. Served with pickled red onions.
      $9.50

    Tostadas

    • Al Pastor tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with spiced pork, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Barbacoa tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with roasted shredded beef, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Cactus tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with cactus, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Carnitas tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with braised pork, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Chicken Salad tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with chicken salad, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Chicken Tinga tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with Shredded chicken, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Grilled Chicken tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with grilled chicken, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Grilled Shrimp tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with grilled shrimp, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50
    • Steak tostada

      Super crispy corn tortilla topped with grilled steak, beans, cabbage, tomatoes and cotija cheese.
      $5.50

    Soups

    • Birra Ramen Bowl

      Beef Birria in broth with ramen noodles. Topped with cheese, cilantro and onions
      $14.00
    • Chicken and Rice Soup

      Shredded chicken, rice, pico and avocado in clear broth
      $8.50
    • Pozole Verde

      Pork and hominy in green broth. Served with toppings and tostadas
      $12.00

    Sides & Extras

    • Chicken Tamales

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25
    • Chiles Toreados

      Fried Jalepeño (1) with grilled onions
      $2.25
    • Chips

      $2.00
    • Cilantro 2oz

      $0.75
    • Consomme

      $2.00
    • Corn Tortillas

      $0.40
    • Dressing

      $0.75
    • Elotes

      Street style corn on the cob, spred wih mayonise, cotija cheese and mild chili powder.
      $6.50
    • Esquites

      Street style corn off the cob, topped wih mayonise, cotija cheese and mild chili powder.
      $6.50
    • Fresh Jalepenos

      $1.00
    • Fried Pintos

      $4.25
    • Fried Plantains

      $5.25
    • Grilled Mushroom

      $4.25
    • Grilled Onions

      $1.50
    • Grilled Zucchini

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.25
    • Half Avocado Sliced

      $2.50
    • Mac and Queso

      $5.25
    • Mexican Rice

      $4.25
    • Nopales

      cactus
      $4.50
    • Pickled Jalepeños

      $1.00
    • Pico de Gallo

      $1.00
    • Raw onion 2oz

      $0.75
    • Red Pork Tamales

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Rice + Beans

      $4.50
    • Shredded cheese

      $1.00
    • Sour cream

      $1.00
    • Whole Avocado Sliced

      $5.00
    • Whole Black Beans

      $4.25

    Dinner Plates

    • Camarones a la Diabla

      Shrimp in spicy sauce. Served with 2 sides.
      $17.00
    • Camarones al Ajillo

      Large Shrimp sauteed with garlic, guajillo peppers and lemon juice. Served with 2 sides.
      $17.00
    • Carne Asada

      Grilled Steak with onions. Served with 2 sides.
      $18.00
    • Chile Campreste

      Fire roasted poblano pepper, stuffed with cheese and your choice of steak, grilled chicken or shrimp. Served with 2 sides.
      $15.00
    • Pechuga Gratinada

      Chicken breast topped with spinach, mushrooms and cheese. Served with 2 sides.
      $17.00
    • Pollo Asado

      Grilled chicken with onions. Served with 2 sides.
      $15.00
    • Pollo con Crema

      Chicken in cream sauce. Served with 2 sides.
      $15.00

    Salads

    • Basic Salad

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocados and our jalapeño vinaigrette.
      $6.50
    • Salad with Chicken

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocados and our jalapeño vinaigrette. With Grilled Chicken
      $11.00
    • Salad with Shrimp

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocados and our jalapeño vinaigrette. With Grilled Shrimp
      $13.00
    • Salad with Steak

      Romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocados and our jalapeño vinaigrette. With Grilled Shrimp
      $13.00

    Nachos

    • Nachos

      Corn Chips with white cheese sauce and your choice of meat
      $13.00

    Complimentary Salsa Bar

    • Fresh Jalapeño Salsa 1oz (Spicy)

    • Green, Tomatillo 1oz (Mild)

    • Habanero pepper and Tomato Salsa 1oz (Spicy)

    • Macha, chili oil .5oz (Very Spicy)

    • Pickled Red onions with Habanero peppers 1oz (Spicy)

    • Pineapple with arbol pepper salsa 1oz (Medium)

    • Red, Tomatillo with Morita pepper Salsa 1oz (Medium)

    • Roasted Jalapeño Salsa 1oz (Spicy)

    Dessert

    • Chocolate Chimichanga

      $5.50
    • Flan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.50
    • Choco-flan

      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

    Queso/Salsa

    • 2 oz queso

      $2.00
    • 2 oz salsa

      $1.50
    • 4 oz Queso

      $4.25
    • 4 oz Salsa

      $3.00
    • Pico w/ chips

      $6.25
    • Queso bacon & chipotle purée

      With Corn Chips
      $5.75+
    • Queso w/black beans

      With Corn Chips
      $4.25+
    • Queso w/chorizo

      With Corn Chips
      $5.75+
    • Queso w/fresh spinach

      With Corn Chips
      $4.75+
    • Queso w/grilled chicken

      With Corn Chips
      $5.25+
    • Queso w/grilled shrimp

      With Corn Chips
      $5.75+
    • Queso w/grilled steak

      With Corn Chips
      $5.75+
    • Queso w/mushrooms

      With Corn Chips
      $4.75+
    • Queso w/pinto beans

      $4.25+
    • Queso w/poblano peppers

      With Corn Chips
      $4.75+
    • Regular queso

      With Corn Chips
      $8.50
    • Roasted Tomato Salsa

      Roasted Tomato Salsa With Corn Chips
      $6.25

    Guacamoles

    • 4 oz Guacamole

      $5.00
    • Kiss Your mama Guacamole

      garlic, onion, arbol pepper and salt. Served with warm corn tortillas
      $9.50
    • Lox Guac

      Smoked salmon, chopped tomatoes, chopped red onions, cream cheese and capers. Served with bagel chips
      $11.50
    • Smoky Guacamole

      Bacon, chopped onions, chipotle peppers and salt. Served with corn chips
      $11.50
    • Southwesten Guacamole

      Roasted corn, black beans and pico de gallo. Served with corn chips
      $10.50
    • Traditional Guacamole

      Tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and cilantro. Served with corn chips
      $9.50
    • Tropical Guacamole

      Fresh Mango, fresh pineapple, lime juice, onion and hot chili powder. Served with yuca and plantain chips
      $11.00

    NA Bev

    • Coke

      $3.25
    • Diet Coke

      $3.25
    • Coke Zero

      $3.25
    • Sprite

      $3.25
    • Dr Pepper

      $3.25
    • Lemonade

      $3.25
    • Iced tea

      $3.25
    • Horchata

      $5.00
    • Jamaica

      $5.00
    • Fruit Drink

      $5.00
    • Coffee

      $3.25
    • Hot Tea

      $3.25
    • Milk

      $3.25
    • Orange Juice

      $3.25
    • Cranberry Juice

      $3.25
    • Jarritos Pineapple

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Fruit Punch

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Tamarind

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Mandarin

      $4.00
    • Jarritos Lime

      $4.00
    • Mexican Bottle Coke

      $4.00
    • Mexican Bottle Sprite

      $4.00
    • Bottle squirt

      $4.00
    • Sidral

      $4.00
    • Topo Chico

      $4.00
    • Mexican, Hot Chocolate 16oz

      $4.50
    • Squirt Grapefruit Soda

      $4.00
    • Ginger Ale

      $3.25
    • Mocktail

      $5.25
    • Red Bull

      $3.25
    • Jarritos Mango

      $4.00
    • Mexican Bottle Fanta

      $4.00
    • Sundrop

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25
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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Family owned restaurant serving street style tacos, burritos, tortas, quesadillas and other Mexican foods and drinks including Margaritas and original cocktails.

    Location

    238 W Main Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052

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