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    Via Real Gourmet Mexican

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    #3 of 585 Restaurants in Irving
    $$ - $$$, Mexican, Southwestern, Vegetarian Friendly
    4020 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038-6419
    +1 972-650-9001
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    Open Now:11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
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    4.5 719 reviews
    #3 of 585 Restaurants in Irving, Texas
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    4020 N Macarthur Blvd, Irving, TX 75038-6419
    Website
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    +1 972-650-9001

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    $6.0
    Tortilla Soup
    With avocado, tortilla strips, diced chicken and cheese.
    $6.0
    Black Bean Soup
    With chipotle sour cream.
    $10.0
    Ceviche
    Shrimp and bay scallops marinated in lime and tomato juices and served chilled.
    $10.0
    Nachos Al Carbon
    Grilled beef or chicken fajita meat and black beans with melted Monterey and cheddar cheeses, Served with sour cream and guacamole.
    $7.0
    Fresh Guacamole
    $5.5
    With spinach $6.0
    Queso
    SALADS
    $6.0
    Jalapeño Caesar Salad
    $5.0
    Via Reál Garden Salad
    $7.0
    Spinach Salad
    Baby spinach, red peppers, red onion, mushrooms, strawberries, & parmesan with balsamic vinaigrette.
    $12.0
    Substitute grilled shrimp $16.0
    Grilled Vegetable Salad
    Choice of grilled chicken or beef, set on top of grilled vegetables and tossed fresh greens, with our house basil vinaigrette.
    $10.0
    Substitute grilled shrimp $16.0
    Substitute grilled salmon $18.0
    Chicken Caesar Salad
    Grilled chicken, fresh romaine lettuce, aged parmesan cheese, and garlic tortilla strips.
    $10.0
    Substitute grilled shrimp $16.0
    Substitute grilled salmon $18.0
    Via Reál Chicken Salad
    Via Reál grilled chicken, crisp greens, ripe avocado, plump tomatoes, aged parmesan cheese, and tortilla strips.
    $18.0
    Grilled Strip Loin Salad
    6oz Strip Loin, baby spinach, red peppers, red onion, mushrooms, strawberries, & parmesan with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
    QUESADILLAS
    All of our quesadillas are served with a roasted red bell pepper sauce. Guacamole and sour cream on request.
    $13.0
    Half order $8.0
    Shrimp Quesadilla
    Sautéed medium gulf shrimp and melted Monterey cheese layered on a flour tortilla.
    $14.0
    Half order $8.0
    Tenderloin Quesadilla
    Sautéed tips of tenderloin with onions, tomatoes, and melted Monterey cheese layered on a flour tortilla.
    $11.0
    Half order $6.5
    Chicken or Beef Quesadilla
    Grilled beef or chicken fajita and melted Monterey cheese layered on a flour tortilla.
    $10.0
    Half order $6.5
    Fresh Spinach Quesadilla
    Fresh chopped spinach and melted Monterey cheese layered on a flour tortilla.
    SOUTHWEST SPECIALTIES
    $14.0
    Add Chile con Carne & Queso Sauces $15.0
    Tacos de Res
    Diced beef tenderloin, cheese, and ancho-chili sauce, rolled in a flour tortilla served with black beans and rice.
    $18.0
    Pan Seared Mahi-Mahi
    Yukon mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans & cherry tomatoes, with smoked tomato sauce.
    $20.0
    6oz. Strip Loin
    Yukon mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables & tobacco onions, with house demi-glaze.
    $14.0
    Chicken Monterey
    Grilled chicken breast topped with Texas goat cheese and spinach, served over poblano rice and red bell pepper sauce.
    $15.0
    Cabo San Lucas Shrimp
    Grilled shrimp and grilled vegetables with cilantro-pepita sauce and poblano rice.
    $14.0
    Sea Bass Enchiladas
    Two fresh Sea Bass enchiladas topped with lobster white wine cream sauce and served with a spinach salad.
    $9.0
    Add grilled chicken $11.0
    Black Bean Raviolis
    Ravioli stuffed with black beans, sautéed with sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms and fresh basil in a creamy jalapeño sauce.
    $9.0
    Add grilled chicken $13.0
    Red Chili Pasta
    Red chili pasta with sautéed mushrooms, sweet corn and spinach tossed in a garlic olive oil.
    $9.0
    Grilled Chicken Breast
    Grilled chicken breast served with mixed vegetables and Spanish rice. Cilantro cream sauce or tomatillo sauce on request.
    $12.0
    Enchiladas Mexicanas
    Two rolled corn tortillas, sautéed beef tenderloin tips, ancho-chile sauce, with Spanish rice and black beans.
    TEX-MEX FAVORITES
    $9.0
    Del Rio
    Crispy tortilla stuffed with shredded beef or diced chicken, Monterey jack cheese, and queso sauce.
    $9.0
    Spinach Enchiladas
    Spinach, sautéed onions and tomatoes, topped with tomatillo and sour cream sauces, served with black beans and Southwest corn.
    $9.0
    Squash Enchiladas
    Sliced zucchini and squash topped with sour cream and queso sauces, served with black beans and Southwest corn.
    Choose two $9.0
    Choose three $12.0
    Tacos, Burritos, or Enchiladas
    Choice of two crispy tacos or soft burritos or enchiladas made with shredded chicken or shredded beef or cheese, served with Spanish rice and black beans.
    $12.0
    Substitute shrimp $16.0
    Fajitas
    Beef or chicken strips, sautéed onions and peppers, pico de gallo and sour cream, black beans, and flour tortillas. Vegetarian fajitas are also available.
    VIA REÁL TACO SPECIALS
    $16.0
    Salmon Tacos
    Blackened salmon, fresh spinach, avocado, and pineapple-corn relish, served with sautéed vegetables and borracho beans.
    $16.0
    Shrimp Tacos
    Sun-dried tomato pecan pesto, sautéed shrimp, red cabbage slaw, and spicy aioli, served with sautéed vegetables and borracho beans.
    DESSERTS
    $7.0
    White Chocolate Creme Brulee
    White chocolate and Grand Marnier, topped with caramelized sugar.
    $7.0
    Vanilla Bean Flan de Mexico
    Vanilla bean infused custard with light caramel sauce.
    $7.0
    Twin Chocolate Mousse
    Semi sweet dark chocolate and white chocolate, with an oreo cookie crust.
    $7.0
    Key Lime Pie
    Tart key lime pie with a graham cracker crust.
    $7.0
    Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
    Homemade cheesecake with a chocolate and graham cracker crust, with chopped pecans and caramel.
    $7.0
    Chocolate Raspberry Cake
    Triple layered chocolate cake with raspberry marmalade and mini chocolate chips.
    VIA REÁL MERCHANDISE
    All are available in store.
    $12.5
    Via Reál Special Blend Coffee
    One pound bag.
    $5.0
    Chimayo Iced Tea
    One bag makes 1.5 gallons.
    $23.0
    Root Candle
    Various Scents
    $6.0
    Via Reál Coffee Mug
    $16.0
    Large Margarita Glass
    $6.0
    Small Margarita Cactus Glass
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    PRICE RANGE
    US$35 - US$50
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours
    CUISINES
    Mexican, Southwestern
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Reservations, Private Dining, Television, Buffet, Accepts Credit Cards
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    Reviewed yesterday
    Great restaurant!

    This is one of my favourite restaurants in Irving. The place offers valet parking. It is very close to Four Seasons and the country club. The restaurant is very elegant and spacious. Service is excellent and fast and food is delicious. The salmon is excellent...More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Marisa P
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Colleagues are hard to impress

    My colleagues from California and Massachusetts are hard to impress, but were thrilled with all aspects of Via Real. They loved the atmosphere and thought the food and service were outstanding.More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank Go562194
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    What a delight to hear, thank you! And thank you for bringing your guests here to relax and dine with us. It's a privilege to have the opportunity to provide some comfort and hospitality to those from out of town. I hope your colleagues enjoyed...More

    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Excellent restaurant

    Great place for business lunch, friends get together or date night. iAmazing service with delicious food.

    Date of visit: February 2019
    Thank DanaT1264
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you Dana! We are so happy to hear this, and grateful that you would take a minute to let us know. We will see you again soon!

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Must go-to stop whenever I'm in town

    I have admired owner Fran Mathers and her restaurant for the longest time and finally got the opportunity to tell her. She has a sincere and passionate interest in her staff which translates into a consistently high-quality and personalized dining experience. Remarkable that they can...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank whereimat
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Well it's about time you met Fran! We're glad you did - we love her, we love working here for her, and we love practicing her philosophy of kindness and generosity and sincerity every day with our guests. And thank you for sharing that you...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Service and atmosphere A plus

    Large buffet brunch of mostly Mexican dishes. They had a carving station of left over pieces of tenderloin from previous times, very dry and over cooked. No sauce or jus to help ! In my opinion, why bother? Just have a Mexican buffet, since that...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
    Thank 999LauraP582
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

    Hi Laura, thank you for joining us for Brunch - we're glad to know that overall it was a wonderful experience for you and your guests. It is great to hear your kind words, thank you! And it will be our pleasure to have you...More

    Reviewed January 5, 2019
    Best Mexican Dishes, Awesome Staff (Ask for Eddie), Beautiful Decor

    Best Mexican Dishes, Awesome Staff (Ask for Eddie), Beautiful Decor. Easy to locate, free / ample parking, great place to gather with friends and family. Large servings. Ask for Eddie and he will treat you like royalty. He knows the menu and recommends great ideas-all...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank L Y
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded January 8, 2019

    This is wonderful to hear; thank you! We will make sure Eddie sees this. We're proud to have him here as one of our own, and so glad to see how he took such exceptional care of you. Thank you for joining us, and taking...More

    Reviewed December 18, 2018
    Good food, drinks, and atmosphere

    I was in town on business, and on the second night we were taken to this restaurant. I initially ordered a beer, but then I realized that they had a Paloma on the menu, so I decided to try that. It was very good. My...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank RyanForce29
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2018

    Thank you Ryan! We're so incredibly happy to hear about your evening with us. Thank you for visiting! It was definitely our pleasure to have you and your friend as our guests, and we are glad to hear the food and drinks and servers were...More

    Reviewed December 13, 2018
    Eat the Meat!

    When in Texas, right? I have to say the steaks in New York have nothing on the steaks in Texas. Via Real's may have been the best steak I have ever eaten in my almost 50 years. All of the food was wonderful, but I...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank cb592
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded December 20, 2018

    What a huge compliment - thank you! When in Texas! That is right, eat the meat! We're glad to have had you with us. See you next time you're in town!

    Reviewed December 11, 2018 via mobile
    Awesome!

    The service is consistently great, and I visit with my colleagues once or twice a week. Lisa & other managers obviously take pride in their jobs... They are so sweet, attentive & professional! Did I mention that Paul is the absolute best server, ever??? No...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank Toks123
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded December 12, 2018

    Well, thank you! This absolutely makes our day - your thoughtful note means the world to us. We are so glad we can provide a great place for you and your guests to enjoy. Thank you again!

    Reviewed December 9, 2018
    Very bad service from Cesar; at best mediocre food

    unusually poorly trained waiter; pushy, rushing us along (even though the restaurant was half empty), talking incessantly and unpleasantly and then doing a bad job serving the meal (forgetting half the order; the food ended up getting cold by the time he brought out the...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
    Thank B3667ZMpeterb
    Lisa A, Manager at Via Real Gourmet Mexican, responded to this reviewResponded December 10, 2018

    First of all, thank you for letting us know this. As extremely disappointing as it is, we want to know when something does not go the way it should for our guests. I'm sorry we did not realize there was an issue at the moment...More

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