Viva Madrid
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Customer Reviews (23 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 02, 2010A romantic little dinner spot in downtown Claremont. The wait time is usually ridiculous so plan for at least a 45 minute wait. I usually sp... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Mar 03, 2009Viva Madrid is amazing. I love to go and order one tapas after another. Everything is great, especially the lamb chops, dates with bacon, ... (more)
Rocillo
on Citysearch Jan 17, 2009My trip to Viva Madrid was terribly disappointing! I thought that I was going to an authentic Spanish restaurant, but I found that it is a crowded, gaudy, dive restaurant. The restaurant is extremely small (think of... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 20, 2008I am addicted to Viva Madrid. I have to stop in bi-weekly for the bacon wrapped dates, cheese plate, tomato bread and of course the sangria... (more)
sarasoo
on Yahoo May 08, 2008I stumbled on this place three weeks ago and have been seven times. On my first visit, I told the waitress to order for me and keep the food comming. She did and everything was great. The food and the sangria are... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 07, 2008I had heard about this place, but never got around to trying it. I finally did, and I am hooked. Loved the atmosphere, but the food was ev... (more)
242008
on Citysearch Apr 26, 2008I love this place! Great ambiance, friendly service, and delicious food! Because this place is so good it usually takes a LONG time to be seated but it's worth the wait (or just don't go on a weekend). You have to try the... (more)
prisc
on Citysearch Apr 20, 2008I haven't had food this good since I lived in Spain. The large number of items on the menu is great, but I couldn't decide. We asked the waitress to serve us. She brought lamb chops, shrimp, chicken skewers, tomato... (more)
rasripple
on Yahoo Aug 05, 2007Date night - get a sitter and go!: We've been coming here on and off since it opened. Every time we leave we say, "We should come here more often!" The off the beaten path location sometimes makes one forget it is there.... (more)
specialeddie
on Citysearch Jul 24, 2007I was walking around and decided to check out the cool looking hallway. I just happened upon this place and had to go in to check it out. This place is a real find. The food was better then the food was just like the stuff I... (more)
eanda
on Citysearch Jul 03, 2007This place is a great find. It is a ways from LA, but I think that contributes to its charm. My husband and I have lived in Spain and must say that the food here is the closest to authentic we could find in LA. Can't really go... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 14, 2007We just happened to walk by and notice the place and decided to eat there because of the crowd and ambiance. The tapas selection was large a... (more)
psanc
on Citysearch Jun 02, 2007The place as other reviews say, its very nice, the true Spanish feeling its there, the fact that it?s small, and of hidden add a lot character. But the food it?s just mediocre at best, The Paella it?s simply not a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch May 31, 2007Viva Madrid is such a fun way to spend an evening. Nice wait staff, interesting menu and yummy sangria. They have a huge tapas menu as well ... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 02, 2007Awesome!: Best place to come sans kids. The food is good whether you get entrees or tapas or both! Get there early or be prepared to wait! (more)
irene c.
on Judys Book Feb 16, 2007I almost went somewhere else because I couldn't find it. It is down the hallway and hard to find if you don't know where it is. It was well worth the trouble I had finding it. Once I got into the hall I was lured in by the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 25, 2006Dark, cosy, authentic spanish restaurant. Awesome tapas and paella. Great sangria. Tonnes of atmosphere. Not open on Mondays or for lunc... (more)
a Yahoo! Local User
on Yahoo May 03, 2006Charming & Interesting: They have some very good tapas in a fun atmosphere. Some nights they have a live guitarist. The quality of some of their tapas seems not to be quite as good as when they first opened, but it's the... (more)
Barrie L.
on Judys Book Aug 28, 2005If you want a little slice of Madrid close to home, this is the place. It's hard to find, being nestled back in a tiny strip mall off of Claremont's downtown Yale Avenue, but one you're there, you'll never want to leave.... (more)