Vivo Latino is a restaurant and cocktail bar at 147 Cowbridge Road East in Cardiff’s Canton district. Its colourful, informal atmosphere is designed around Latin American food, social dining and drinks shared with friends.
Mexican-inspired burritos, fajitas, tacos and loaded nachos sit at the centre of the savoury menu. Burgers and fries provide familiar alternatives, while salsas, sour cream and guacamole add contrasting freshness, richness and heat to the table.
Meal combinations bring several elements together for a convenient lunch or dinner, and the broader restaurant format suits both individual dishes and group sharing. Diners can choose different fillings and accompaniments, giving the menu flexibility across meat and vegetable preferences.
Margaritas, mojitos, caipirinhas and other tropical cocktails are a prominent part of the experience, joined by beer, soft drinks and house-made ginger beer. The restaurant trades from Tuesday to Sunday. Guests with allergies should discuss gluten, dairy and shared grill or fryer use with staff.
Address: 147 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AH, Wales
Vivo Latino Restaurant and Cocktail Bar Menu
Starters & Tapas
NACHOS
Home cooked corn tortilla chips with chilli seasoning & gratinated with tex mex cheddar cheese,topped with jalapeno, guacamole sour cream and salsa
MINI TACO SHELL / CROSTINI
Mini taco shells filled with bbq pulled beef, chipotle cottage cheese and chicken tinga with lettuce, pickled onions, jalapenos & baby radish.
ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALLS DE MEHICO)
Slow cooked lamb meatballs in chipotle tomato sauce served with salad and toasted latin bread
CALAMARI
Smoked paprika & cornmeal dusted calamari with garlic coriander dip.
GAMBAS AL HARISSA (KING PRAWNS IN HARISSA SAUCE)
Cuban and Spanish dish. King prawns marinated in a mixture of garlic, parsley, and Salvadorian seasonings, cooked in hot harissa sauce until they are tender and flavourful and served salad and toasted latin bread.
HOMEMADE LATIN BREAD
Coriander, smoked paprika and garlic infused latin bread served with guacamole, sour cream & tomato salsa
QUESADILLAS
Grilled tortilla filled with tex mex cheddar cheese, onion, and peppers, served with salad & guacamole, sour cream & tomato salsa.
EMPANADAS
Argentinian fried empanadas are typically made by folding a dough patty around the stuffing.
TACOS
Taco is the king of mexican street food. Soft corn and flour tortilla layering with flavours and served with pickled onion, cabbage, baby radish, salad & spicy pepper salsa. CHOOSE FROM: SINGLE 5.00 / SHARING 9.00
CHICKEN WINGS
Salvadorian spicy marinated grilled chicken wings with choice of sauces: Hot Jerk BBQ, Vivo Harissa, Chimichurri
MEXICAN CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Salvadorian spicy marinated grilled chicken drumsticks with choice of sauces: Hot Jerk BBQ, Vivo Harissa, Chimichurri
ANDALUCIAN AUBERGINE
Smoked paprika aubergine fried in crispy Andalucian batter served with sweet chilli jam.
COXINHAS
Brazilian coxinhas are fried cheese and chicken balls served with sriracha mayo
CROQUETAS DE CRAB
Cassava crab croquetas served with artichoke chutney
SAUTÉED CHORIZO
Chunks of spicy sausage in a rich glaze of garlic, honey served with applesauce.
KIBE
Brazilian kibe is made from ground lamb, onions, garlic, and spices.the mixture is formed into a ball shape and then deep-fried until it is crispy and golden and served with spicy hummus.
CHICHARRÓN
Pork rinds are seasoned with a variety of spices & herbs and then fried until they are crispy, golden and served with applesauce.
YUCA FRITA
Fried cassava served with garlic coriander dip
GOOEY MOZZARELLA CHEESE STICKS WITH CRANBERRY SALSA
CREAM CHEESE STUFFED JALAPENOS WITH TOMATO SALSA
Ensaladas
TACO SALAD
Filled with lettuce, peppers, baby radish, cucumber, cherry tomatoes & house dressing served with a choice of topping
PAN-FRIED SALMON STEAK
Served with mixed salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, peppers, radish & house dressing.
HALLOUMI CHEESE
Grilled marinated halloumi cheese with mixed lettuce, baby radish, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, papers & mango salsa.
CHICKEN & CHORIZO
Grilled chicken & chorizo with house salad, corn on the cob & guajillo chilli sauce.
GRILLED CORN SALAD
Corn is everyone’s favorite, so make it more delicious with this mexican street corn vibrant salad.
Latino Classico
BURRITOS
Vivo latino burritos consisting of a wheat tortilla stuffed with rice, refried beans & tex mex cheddar cheese served with salad, guacamole, sour cream & tomato salsa.
ENCHILADAS
Enchiladas is a quintessential mexican treat, rolled tortilla with chipotle sauce, on a bed of mexican rice, refried beans sauce and topped with tex mex cheddar cheese.
FAJITAS
Vivo latino famous fajitas are served to your table sizzling, on a bed of onion, mix peppers, green curly kale with side presentation of dips & warm tortillas.
Latin Curries
CHICKEN XINXIM (BRAZILIAN)
Seafood moqueca is an unforgettable seafood stew (king prawns, calamari & white fish) cooked in creamy coconut sauce with chilli,lime,garlic,tomatoes,cilantro and served with sweet plantain, coriander and lime rice & a puffed rice coconut farofa.
MOLE POBLANO (MEXICAN)
Chicken breast cooked in mole poblano sauce made with a puree of chili peppers, dark chocolate, toasted nuts, seeds and lots of seasonings served with mexican rice, sweet plantain & a puffed rice coconut farofa.
BAHIAN CHICKEN CURRY (BRAZILIAN)
Traditional stew made with chicken breast, creamy coconut sauce, lime juice , chilli,tomatoes,smoked paprika, cilantro and served with mexican rice, sweet plantain & a puffed rice coconut farofa.
SEAFOOD MOQUECA (MOE-KET-CHA)
Slow cooked lamb meatballs cooked in guajillo chilli tomato sauce and served with salad, mexican rice & grilled tortilla.
SPICY MALAGUETA KING PRAWN CURRY
Spicy coconut & lime prawn curry served with coriander and lime rice, fried plantain & a puffed rice coconut farofa.
HALLOUMI CHEESE
Overnight marinated meat chunks, slow cooked in peruvian spices with potatoes, black bean rice, grilled tortilla & corn wedges.
ALBONDIGAS
Slow cooked lamb meatballs cooked in guajillo chilli tomato sauce and served with salad, mexican rice & grilled tortilla.
CHILLI CON CARNE (NORTHERN MEXICAN OR SOUTHERN TEXAS)
Classic stew dish. minced beef slow cooked until tender with onions, chilli and chopped tomatoes, seasoned with cumin, coriander and smoked paprika and finished with kidney beans and served with salad, mexican rice, and tortilla.
ROPA VIEJA (ROH-PAH-VEE-EH-HAH) (CUBAN)
Slow roast pulled beef in smoky chipotle tomato sauce served with black bean rice and corn chips.
BAHIAN VEGETABLE CURRY (BRAZILIAN)
Butternut squash, palm hearts, chickpeas & kurl cooked in creamy coconut sauce, lime juice, chilli,tomatoes,smoked paprika, cilantro and served with coriander and lime rice, sweet plantain & a puffed rice coconut farofa.
Vivo Latin Grill
CHURRASCO (EL ESPETON)
Classic latin American Churrasco served as hanging meat skewers on the plate served with salad, homemade spiced patatas and mexican rices
GAUCHO PLATTER (MEAT FIESTA)
A South American meat fiesta trio of selected pinwheel prime meat platter of lamb, beef and pork served with salad,classic chimichurri sofrito style sauce,homemade spiced potatoes,and corn on the cob.
SURF & TURF
Marinated 8oz sirloin steak cooked to the perfection and topped with harissa king prawns and served with salad, chips & corn on the cob.
8OZ RIBEYE STEAK
Rolled ribeye steak with homemade spiced patatas, salad, confit of bell peppers, olives and choice of one house sauce.
8OZ SIRLOIN STEAK
Succulent sirloin steak with homemade spiced patatas, salad, bell peppers, olives and choice of one house sauce.
JERK BBQ GLAZED PORK RIBS
Jerk bbq glazed pork ribs overnight marinated slow cooked pork ribs served with salad, chips, and corn on the cob.
VIVO MIX GRILL PLATTER
Vivo chef compiled grill platter with 4oz steak, harissa chicken wings and drumsticks, jerk bbq pork ribs, chimichurri lamb cutlets, corn on the cob and mixed salad.
VIVO SEAFOOD PLATTER
Vivo chef compiled platter with harissa king prawns, crispy calamari, croquetas de crab,chimichurri salmon cubes,corn on the cob & salad.
PAN SEARED SALMON STEAK
Salmon steak cooked to perfection with crushed cassava cake, vegetable ragout and smoked paprika beurre blanc.
Burgers
CLASSIC BEEF BURGER
Lightly fajita spiced 8 oz 90% premium british steak beef patty in a brioche bun garnish with lettuce, tomato, gherkin and red onion with fries.
TEX-MEX CHEESE BURGER
Classic 8 oz 90% premium british steak beef burger with melted monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese in a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, gherkin and red onion garnish with fries.
CHILLI CON CARNE BURGER
8oz tex-mex cheeseburger, with the addition of our home-made mild beef carne con chilli in a brioche bun, with fries.
BEEF WORKS BURGER
Lightly spiced 8 oz 90% premium british steak beef burger, stacked with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms with melted monterey jack, and cheddar cheese in a brioche bun with fries.
BLUE CHEESEBURGER
Lightly fajita spiced 8 oz 90% premium british steak beef burger with strong blue cheese and jerk bbq sauce in a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, gherkin and red onion garnish with fries.
THE VIVO LATINO BURGER
Lightly fajita spiced 8 oz 90% premium british steak beef burger, spiced chicken tinga with melted monterey jack cheese and cheddar cheese, topped with homemade guacamole, sour cream, jalapenos and crushed corn nachos in a brioche bun served with fries.
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN TENDERS BURGER
Crispy deep fried spiced chicken strip tenders, monterey jack cheese, served with cajun mayo, lettuce, tomato, gherkin and red onion garnish with fries.
CHICKEN WORKS BURGER
Cajun spiced chicken breast grilled, stacked with sauteed onions, peppers and mushrooms with melted monterey jack and cheddar cheese in a brioche bun with fries.
BAD BOY BURGER (VEGAN)
A jerk seasoned veg burger with fresh lemongrass and lime leaf, mixed vegetables, coriander and chilli. coated in a black onion, sesame and cumin seed crumb containing crunchy red lentils. served with tomato salsa, lettuce, gherkin and red onion garnish in a brioche bun, with fries.
CRUSHED BLACK TURTLE BEAN & HALLOUMI CHEESEBURGER
Veggie burger patty topped with crushed black beans & halloumi cheese served with tomato salsa, lettuce, gherkin and red onion garnish in a brioche bun, with fries.
Desserts
CHURROS LAZO
Cinnamon sugar dusted churros with dulce de leche sauce or chocolate sauce.
MEXICAN BUÑUELOS
Mexican mini doughnuts dusted with cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate sauce.
COCONUT RICE PUDDING
Rich creamy coconut rice pudding with fruit coulis.
CHILLI STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
Chilli infused dark chocolate fondant melt-in-the-middle toffee sponge served with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream.
CUBAN FLAN
Caramel cuban flan.
DULCE DE LECHE CHEESECAKE
Creamy Cheesecake with Dulce De Leche sauce.
CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
Chilli infused dark chocolate fondant melt-in-the-middle toffee sponge served with a scoop of Vanilla ice cream.
SORBET
Blood Orange sorbet.
ICE CREAM (3 scoops)
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry.