VIVO Tapas KITCHEN • LOUNGE Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to VIVO Tapas KITCHEN • LOUNGE, a vibrant gem located in Newark, NJ, where the essence of Spanish cuisine comes alive. This tapas spot invites guests to indulge in a wide array of flavors, featuring highlights such as the Octopus Vinaigrette and the Seafood Ceviche, both crafted to tantalize your taste buds. For those seeking a heartier option, the Seafood Soup warms with its rich tomato broth.
Complement your meal with refreshing Happy Hour drinks or savor a selection of exquisite cheeses and cured meats, like the indulgent Jamón Iberico. Thanks to the cozy atmosphere and attentive service, VIVO is perfect for a casual lunch date or a lively night out. Customers rave about the engaging vibe—enhanced by lively music—which makes every visit a cherished experience. Whether you’re a fan of tapas or new to Spanish cuisine, VIVO promises delightful dishes and enjoyable moments in every visit.
Sopa / Soup
Soup of the Day
Soup changes Daily (please ask your server)
Seafood Soup
Tomato broth soup with Shrimp, Clams, Mussels & Fish
Mediterranean Salad
Mixed green spring salad, red onions, smoked salmon, jumbo shrimp, topped with raspberry vinaigrette
Vivo Salad
Spinach, romaine hearts, tomatoes, red onions, goat cheese, romesco, and red wine dressing
Caesar Salad
Romaine Lettuce with croutons, parmesan cheese and caesar dressing
Roman Salad
Romaine hearts tossed with manchego cheese, croutons, and creamy garlic dressing
Salads
Cold Tapas
Seafood Ceviche
Spicy seafood medley cooked in lime and cilantro
Jamón Iberico
World famous Black Pig Serrano Ham
Octopus Vinaigrette
Octopus salad in vinaigrette sauce
Cold Cuts & Cheeses
Variety of Spanish Cheeses, Iberian Hams and Chorizo
Boli Toast
Iberian Serrano ham, manchego cheese over toasted bread with fresh garlic tomato sauce
Manchego Cheese Platter
Spanish Sheep Cheese Aged 12 Months from "La Mancha"
Clams In Green Sauce
Fresh clams tossed in white wine, garlic & parsley
Clams Marinera
Sautéed clams, garlic, onions, peppers, in brandy tomato sauce
Clams Koxhera
Clams sautéed with onion, green peas, eggs and white wine sauce
Fried Calamari
Tender calamari rings, club soda batter
Grilled Calamari
Grilled Squid, onion confit, in lemon butter oil
Rock & Roll Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp in cream, onion & thyme sauce
Pil-Pil Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp sautéed in white wine, garlic and spicy chili sauce
Shrimp Ajillo
Sautéed Jumbo shrimp in extra virgin olive oil and fresh garlic
Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp Tapa
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with crabmeat
Grilled Shrimp "A La Plancha"
Seared head on shrimp, olive oil, sea salt and lemon
"Tiger" Mussels
Steamed mussels in a spicy home made plum tomato broth
Octopus Feira "Pulpo a Feira"
Galician octopus in extra virgin oil with smoked paprika and sea salt
Salmon & Spinach
Seared Fresh Atlantic Salmon with sautéed spinach, bechamel & white truffle oil
Seared Scallops
Seared jumbo scallops, onions and potatoes confit, paprika oil and romesco
Hot Seafood Tapas
Hot Meat Tapas
Spanish Meatballs
Spanish meatballs in roasted tomato sauce & crispy potatoes
Chorizo Al Diablo
Spicy spanish smoked pork sausages cooked in wine
Chicken and Cheese Croquettes
Chicken and cheese croquettes
Jamón Serrano Croquettes
Serrano Ham croquettes
Buffalo Wings
Buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing
Beef or Chicken ''Empanadillas''
3 Beef or Chicken patties
Braised Oxtail Tapa
Braised oxtails in a Tempranillo wine and paprika sauce
Eggs, Chorizo, & Fries
Home made French fries, eggs, & spanish pork chorizo
Chicken Chilindrón Tapa
Chicken breast & roasted peppers in spicy tomato sauce
Filet Mignon & Brie Tapa
Beef tenderloin, potato and onion confit, walnuts, honey and brie cheese
Filet Mignon Chimichurri Tapa
Beef tenderloin & Tomato chimichurri "El Bulli"
Moroccan Lamb Skewers
Three marinated lamb skewers
Stuffed Mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms with Crabmeat
Eggplant Tower
Layered eggplant, fresh tomato & sautéed spinach with marinara and balsamic reduction
Fried Manchego Cheese
Fried manchego cheese topped with honey
Fried Potato "Bravas"
Fried cubed potatoes with spicy marinara
Fried Potato Aioli
Fried potatoes with garlic mayonnaise
Hot Tapas
Nachos & Quesadillas
Shrimp Quesadilla
Grilled shrimp, sautéed onions, peppers and monterey jack cheese
Beef Quesadilla
Grilled top sirloin. sautéed onions, peppers and monterey jack cheese
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled chicken, sautéed onions, peppers and monterey jack cheese
Vivo Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips, topped with cheddar cheese, ground beef and chorizo
Chicken Nachos
Grilled chicken over homemade tortilla chips served with sour cream, pico de Gallo & Homemade Guacamole
Ranchero Burger
8oz Angus hamburger, spicy roasted turkey, Swiss and yellow cheese and fried onions
Vivo Burger
8oz Angus hamburger, cheese, bacon, ham, fried egg, lettuce, tomato and mayo
Blue Cheese & Caramelized Onions
8oz Angus hamburger, spanish blue cheese and caramelized onions
Bacon Swiss Mushroom
8oz Angus hamburger, swiss cheese, bacon and mushroom
Angus Burgers
Kids Menu
Chicken Fingers
Mozarella Sticks
Grilled Chicken w/ Rice
Penne Pasta w/ Meat Sauce
Cheese Burger w/ Fries
Paella Marinera
Lobster, shrimp, mussels, clams, sole fish, sofrito in saffron rice
Paella Diablo
Spicy paella, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, sofrito and saffron rice
Paella Valenciana
Lobster, shrimp, clams, mussels, chicken, chorizo, sofrito, saffron rice
Fideua
Angel hair pasta, shrimp, sole fish, sofrito, alioli in paella pan
Paella Negra
Crab Meat, Calamari, Shrimp, Sofrito, in black ink rice
Paella de Chicken & Chorizo
Chicken, chorizo, green peas, roasted red peppers, sofrito, saffron rice
Paella Vegetables
Seasonal vegetables with sofrito and saffron rice
Paellas
Land
Charbroiled Short Ribs "Ranchero Style"
Grilled spare ribs with bacon and fried eggs
Pork Chops Ajillo
Pork chops in garlic white wine sauce
Braised Oxtails
Slowly Braised Oxtails in a red wine sauce with roasted peppers & green peas
Grilled Skirt Steak
Certified Angus Grilled Skirt Steak with Argentinian Chimichurri
Grilled NY Sirloin Steak Gorgonzola
Certified Angus Grilled NY Sirloin Steak with Caramelized onions & Gorgonzola Cheese Sauce
NY Sirloin "Portuguese Style"
Certified Angus Grilled NY Strip Steak, ham, fried egg in a garlic gravy with spanish potatoes (No Sides)
Grilled Mixed Meats "Parrillada"
Grilled Picanha steak, short ribs, chicken breast, chorizo, pork chop, onions and peppers
Filet Mignon Brie
Certified Angus 10oz Filet Mignon, onions confit, walnuts, honey and brie cheese
10 Oz Filet Mignon w/ Roasted Mushrooms
Certified Angus 10 oz Filet Mignon with Roasted Mushrooms Sauce
Filet Mignon w/ Tomato Chimichurri
Certified Angus 10 oz Filet Mignon topped with tomato chimichurri
Filet Mignon w/ Shrimp In Wine Sauce
Certified Angus 10 oz Filet Mignon sautéed with shrimp in red wine sauce
Chicken In Garlic
Chicken Breast filets sautéed in garlic sauce
Chicken Ajillo w/ Shrimp
Chicken Breast with shrimp in garlic sauce
Pork & Shrimp Picadinho "Portuguese Style"
Cubed pork loin and jumbo shrimp with cubed potatoes sautéed in wine garlic sauce (No Sides)
Stuffed Chicken & Shrimp
Breaded chicken stuffed with creamy shrimp bechamel topped with grilled shrimp
Chilindrón Chicken
Marinated half chicken roasted peppers in spicy tomato sauce
Roasted Half Chicken
Oven roasted half chicken
Entrées
Sea
Shrimp In Green Sauce
Shrimp in white wine, garlic, and parsley sauce
Stuffed Jumbo Shrimp
Jumbo shrimp stuffed with our homemade crabmeat
Shrimp Enchilados
Shrimp sautéed with onions & peppers in spicy tomato sauce
Jumbo Fried Butterfly Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp seasoned, breaded and fried
Stuffed Twin Lobster Tails
Two 8oz Lobster Tails Stuffed with our Homemade Crabmeat Stuffing
Broiled Twin Lobster Tails
Twin 8oz Broiled Lobster Tails
Stuffed Maine Lobster
1 Pound Lobster with homemade crabmeat stuffing
Grilled Maine Lobster
Fresh Grilled Maine Lobster
Filet of Sole Stuffed
Filet of sole stuffed with crabmeat in lemon butter sauce
Filet of Sole Riojano
Filet of sole, roasted red peppers with white wine garlic sauce
Seafood Parrillada (for 2)
Grilled lobster, snow crab legs, clams, mussels, jumbo shrimp, shrimp, and filet of sole
Octopus & Shrimp Rice
Saffron rice with shrimp and octopus (No Sides)
Lobster Mariscada
Half a lobster, red or green sauce, head-on shrimp, scallops, mussels, clams and garlic lemon
Land and Sea
10 oz Filet Mignon & 8 oz Brazilian Lobster tail
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Grilled Fresh 10oz Atlantic Salmon
Salmon & Scallops In Garlic Cream
Seared Salmon & Scallops in creamy garlic sauce with corn & roasted peppers
Stuffed Salmon
Salmon stuffed with crabmeat
Salmon In Green Sauce
Seared Salmon with clams in white wine, garlic, and parsley sauce