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Based on 1.416 opinions finded in 2 websites
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Sad to say it's not what it once was. Food was served cold and soggy, drinks were late, service was slow despite a half full room. Quality is not the same as it was years ago, too bad. Hope they can get back on track.
sara C . 2024-09-08
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Delicious and interesting flavor combinations! The waitstaff was attentive and helpful. The colorful atmosphere was fun too!
Lynda McCarthy . 2024-08-27
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Fried avocado taco was a highlight, great food, excited to come back for drinks
Alex Griffin . 2024-08-24
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The manager was engaging in talking with us ! We felt welcome not rushed as we went in 1/2 in hour from close ! The food was authentic !
J Hitchcock . 2024-08-22
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The food has too much salt. And the beverage is horrible.
Xamara Soto . 2024-08-18
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The food is horrible. Everything I had was bad even the drinks. Would not recommend this place.
Jorindel Rosado . 2024-08-18
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The foods and the beverages it’s horrible, the food has too much salt. Everything I had it’s bad.
Yamilka Adamary . 2024-08-18
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Everything I ate was absolutely delicious! Amy gave us excellent service and the other staff are so friendly. Definitely one of my favorite places.
Ruth Donahue . 2024-08-17
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I was extremely disappointed. The food was simply awful...I ate about 5 bites total...threw the rest away.
Vee Olavander . 2024-08-14
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WAY overpriced for the amount of food. 6$ for 1 taco is insane. 22$ for mediocre enchiladas. Never coming back again, you rich folks are easily played.
Metal Moth . 2024-08-11
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I waited a long time for my server to come and take our orders and also to bring out the food. The food was very bland and over-cooked.
Mellory . 2024-08-08
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Delicious and great atmosphere! The chips and guac were delicious and the refills kept coming! the tacos were okay but I really loved the homemade taco shell! Definitely would come back!
Rebecca Roberts . 2024-08-07
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The food didn't really taste fresh and was like reheated and was overpriced, they were very ignorant
Rachel Germaim . 2024-08-05
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I would like to say art by saying . That the workers are ignorant, the food was reheated. It wasn’t even made fresh and overpriced. Don’t recommend
Darwin . 2024-08-05
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The food wasn’t good. The food was hard, bland. The service was one of the worst I’ve ever experienced. Never coming back ever again.
Mesley Farias . 2024-08-04
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We made a quick stop at Vida Cantina in New Hampshire, and it turned out to be a delicious experience. I had the fish tacos, which were fantastic—the fish tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful.My husband tried the birria tacos, and while he noted they were different from what he expected, he found them to be very good as well.Overall, Vida Cantina provided a delightful meal that exceeded our expectations, making it a worthwhile stop for anyone looking for tasty and fresh Mexican cuisine.
Yerandy Minaya . 2024-07-30
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I went there because I heard their food is tasty, but when I got my food it was awful taste l, I would never go again and I don’t recommend!
Azadeh Farzan . 2024-07-27
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1 star for bland food. Everything was lacking salt and seasoning. The fish tacos were inedible. Drinks were also watered down. Decor is nice but the vibes just weren’t there on a Saturday night. Would not recommend.
Lillian Gonzalez . 2024-07-19
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Very expensive for poor quality. Pretentious menu. Food was overall bland. Rice and beans came cold. Very slow service despite there being only 6 tables with guests. Basically just really disappointing after having it be so hyped up for so long.
Lottie Richard . 2024-07-14
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$6 for one taco? and an additional $5 for rice and beans
susan lillja . 2024-07-07
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Always happy to go here, whether for their regular menu or one of their special events.
Sphere Photos . 2024-06-30
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would have loved to try the food, but left after waiting 15 minutes for our server to greet us and bring water. I even went inside to tell the host that we had not been attended to yet. 5 minutes passes, still no service. I would totally understand if it was busy however it was only at about 2/3 capacity.
Ian Conroy . 2024-06-29
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Great vegan/vegetarian options. We were blown away by their salsas, hot sauces, and margaritas. And surprised to learn you can buy marg mix to go! The staff was very friendly, attentive and helpful.
Ricky Heath . 2024-06-29
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Shrimp ceviche was everything. The fried fish tacos were delicious.
Maria Perez . 2024-06-15
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Service was good, but that the only good thing I have to say. Mediocre food and drinks. Genuinely not worth the price given the quality of meal that was given, will not be returning.
Ben Mauro . 2024-06-10
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Great food! Tacos were the best I've had. Even the beans were on point. The rice... average.
Richard Guerin . 2024-06-06
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Such a fun place for Mother’s Day brunch! Excellent food and service.
Laura Guarnotta . 2024-06-04
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Hand pressed tortillas! This place is a fantastic spot for some fusion Mexican food that doesn't comprise on the quality of ingredients. Margaritas are phenomenal, the vibe is great, and the tacos are exceptional. I recommend dining in. Edit: -1 star Most recent visit was a bit mediocre. The tortillas weren't fresh at all. The salt levels were kinda off on the rest of the food. It felt lacking in quality compared to what I remember, however, they were accommodating to our large party and the service was good.
Rishav Rimal . 2024-06-02
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Awesome Mexico experience. Great drinks. Service 5 🌟
hogmark1 . 2024-05-28
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One of the best Mexican restaurants in New England. When the quality of ingredients is superb, each dish is an experience. After living for many years in Miami, I can say that I have tried amazing dishes with pork. And Vida Cantina pork belly tacos hit the perfect spot of juiciness and tenderness. The pork on the tacos could be enjoyed on its own. For dessert, I had the tres cakes, and the combination of flavors took me back to my childhood tres leches. To me, that is a great dessert, one that can transmit comfort. I must make a disclosure to anybody who is a lover or tres and four leches dessert, this is definitely its own different dish, served with ice cream, but one worth trying. The contrast of textures of the cake and ice cream melts in the mouth, followed by the perfect balance of sweetness.
Thalia Iturriaga . 2024-05-25
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How do they get away with this place? It’s so awful but the bobos on the seacoast go there like it’s “great”. It’s downright wretched and also a complete and total ripoff. How they get away with this illusion is stunning. Objectively this place is inferior to every other spot on the seacoast. But hey, you have branding and a pedigree people will fool themselves into saying they like it. I’ve eaten here so many times as a polite guest, but for the love of god stop putting me through this. Embarrassingly bad food. Need to do a lot lot better. Edit: The issue is you’re resting on your laurels. You had a good product and it’s been getting worse and worse. Has nothing to do with “what I’m looking for”, it’s objectively inferior. Do better while you still have folks kidding themselves because of reputation.
Jeffrey Cote . 2024-05-24
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Good food but shame on them no chips&salsa on the house or any courtesy on the house. That doesnt make them a cuisine. I had their carnitas mole platter.
Michael Soudakoff . 2024-05-19
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Food is very good here. Selection of entrees seems to be more extensive. Service and atmosphere are great. They are more expensive than other Mexican restaurants in the area.
Dave Hardy . 2024-05-10
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One of the best Mex-American restaurants I've ever been to. An inventive menu with dishes that over deliver. Not just good margaritas! And the homemade totopos are amazing. Worth a special trip!
Eric Rector . 2024-05-03
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This is not your typical strip mall Mexican restaurant with strip mall prices. There is a time for those meals and there is a time to enjoy elevated Mexican cuisine. We came on a Friday night. It was crowded, but fortunately, there weren't any kids running around screaming or big bowl frozen margaritas for two. We did enjoy a show, but more on that later. This is all about the food, the quality of the ingredients, the way it's prepared and the taste. This is not cheap Mexican food but it is so tasty and different. I had carnitas and carne asada tacos while my husband had fried avocado and the mushroom chorizo tacos. We had chips and salsa, each had rice and beans. We each had a margarita and my husband had a Modelo with dinner. Next time, we're going to still order our own meals, explore the menu, but we'll skip the house made chips and order an appetizer to split - or order their fresh guacamole. (BTW, this is not the watered down version that comes already mashed in a cryo-vac bag. This is legit.) As for the show, two older couples came in. First couple, woman orders Birria. If you've never had it before, ask. The server was knowledgable and patient. (It's a lamb stew with chilies and a broth served with tortillas. You can't find it everywhere because it takes time to make.) She didn't like it, complained quietly, sent it back and the server and manager came out and apologized. They even brought her some plain tacos. OK fine, nice to see how Vida Cantina handled it. Second couple was so typical. They give 60+ year olds a bad name. They sit down. Server comes to get their drink order. "We love this place! Love the food," the woman says. "We know what we want....Yada, yada, yada and pork belly tacos." Food comes, woman freaks out. "I thought it said pork tenderloin. We're very conscious of eating the right fats in our diet, you know what I mean?" Man is adding his own side bar, "Yeah, wasn't expecting so much fat. Can't eat that." Server and manager come over apologize, take it off their bill and table and order tostadas. Here's the thing, if you're such a foodie and you love the restaurant's food you should know what pork belly is (BTW, delicious). But, if you rush, don't suddenly make a scene, although they were entertaining. Good food is hard to find. Restaurants that support the local farms are hard to find. Vida Cantina is worth it. Their food is creative and tasty.
Marilee Spanjian . 2024-04-27
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- Tacos were served ice cold - Slow service - Overpriced - Lack of salt and taste made the food bland - Tortilla were stale and overly crispy, lacking freshness
santhrupth kabadi . 2024-04-26
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We haven't been here for a while and enjoyed our visit. They tend to be very busy and sometimes loud. Food is always delicious, and drinks are enjoyable. Love the selection of tequila.
Jennifer Pittroff . 2024-04-20
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Highly recommend, so tasty, great vibe, incredible drinks. The staff does a wonderful job!
Nicole Vernon . 2024-04-19
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Went here for a workouting. Food was very good drinks were very very very good. They were very accommodating and allowed us to change the size of our reservation with only 10 minutes to spare. Highly recommend them.
M F . 2024-04-18
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Authentic Mexican Cuisine, I would recommend the pork belly or any of the tacos. The nachos are a big portion bring your appetite 😋 Recently got the soft shell crab special it was delicious!
Mike Pampanin . 2024-04-15
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Decent food. Service was good. Average but good
Kevin Stone . 2024-04-14
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Overpriced and charged for items not received, order was over 30 mins past the promised time. Contacted the restaurant with zero response from them, not at all looking for anything for free just wanted to be refunded for the food that was ordered and not received. That being said, the food we did receive was somehow burned to a crisp…but also cold?! Been going there since 2017 will never go back. The staff was not inviting at all.
Christine Loan . 2024-04-11
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Since the moment I stuck a pin into Portsmouth, NH on the map, I knew I wanted to try Vida Cantina at least once as I settled into my new place. Lucky for me its literally across the street from my new abode. So after April's surprise snow storm, I did just that. My family and I were seated promptly and ordered food and drinks. The first to come out was my Agua Fresca, Horchata. Let me tell you, I had to quickly ask the waiter to cancel my kids drinks since I knew they wouldn't like it from the first sip. It was unsweetened and needs to be strained better. From there I ordered 3 tacos. I started with the Picadillo. It was basically hamburger meat with some homemade pickled jalapeños that again lack flavor. The meat could be seasoned more and Picadillo traditionally has potatoes and carrots. Second was the seared fish taco. That one was better! However the Guacamole on it looked like it's been sitting out all day. Last was my personal favorite wherever I go, the Carnitas. The meat was cooked to perfection! However when I asked the waiter for a side of salsa, because it's not a Taco without salsa, he brought out fresh diced tomato. Not even a hint of lime, cilantro or jalapeño to make it a zesty Pico de Gallo at least. I was very disappointed and my husband and I kept saying, "All it needs is some lime and salsa and it would make it better." My kids had the Pollo Enchiladas Verdes... the word enchilada literally means to be spicy. They took the opposite of that word and made the green sauce SWEET. Look, I get it, you're trying to work with the demographic but I think I shed tears when I took a taste test from my kids plate. Lastly I tasted the rice and beans. Which by the way you get charged extra for. The rice was your typical restaurant style rice and the black beans where OK. For being a Mexican restaurant I expected Pinto beans. Would I go back? Probably not. My final thought on Vida Cantina is that it's serving watered down Mexican food to a majority of people who don't know what authentic Mexican food is but I do give them credit for being inventive.But inventive doesn't mean you have to take out what makes it Mexican in the first place. I know the restaurant claims 'Modern Mexican' but I would call it a Fusion restaurant instead.
Alejandra Ballesteros . 2024-04-06
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It's okay, but I've had better mexican food from hole in the wall places in San Diego, California. The service was lacking, but I guess for the area. This is the "best" mexican food here sure. But I'd call Chipotle across the street more authentic Mexican.
Dani Ballesta . 2024-04-05
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Absolutely delicious , and friendly all around - nations roof tech
BLUE Hollow . 2024-03-29
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Chips and salsa are so fresh! Enchiladas are a great dish. Ben was our server and he was great.
Jess Watson . 2024-03-24
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Food, drinks, & service so consistently amazing, that I'd consider moving out this way just to have this be our "usual" Mexican restaurant, could we afford the move. It's. That. Good. !!! We've been here maybe half a dozen times in as many years. Every time we're just blown away. The margaritas are refreshing & so flavorful (try the habanero margarita with cilantro - you're welcome 😉). We tried the salsa flight this last time, no idea why we've never done that before but they were all SO FLAVORFUL, & we love their thick, salty chips. 🤤 This last time I got a tofu taco, a masa fried shrimp taco, & a pescado taco (fried). The flavor combinations were incredible...!!! So unique, perfectly balanced, unlike anything I've ever had before, in the best possible way. [$6 each for such incredible tacos is 💯 worth it, IMHO. Totally competitive pricing. Regularly pay $5 per taco elsewhere & they're nowhere near as good, so $6 per taco here is perfectly reasonable.] Service has always been super friendly & fast. They're always up to giving recommendations & we're never disappointed! Really my only complaint is how tight the tables are. I know it's an old Friendly's but we really feel quite squished in the booths, even with our small children with us. Would be quite uncomfortable with two adult couples in one booth. This is nit-picky though, obviously it would be a huge undertaking & a massive expense to shut down & renovate, & really, the food is so gosh-darn good that I really don't care, it's not like it's gonna keep us from going back. Their chef was nominated for a James Beard award - I believe it! 🤤 Cannot recommend highly enough! 🤤
Janet Shirey . 2024-03-15
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I was here several years ago, and the food was extremely good but this time out of the three meals one was extremely overcooked and dry. Even the sauce on top had dried out. It should not have left the kitchen, and the manager himself brought the dried out dish to the table. The other two meals were just OK, not like it use to be. Long wait times on food was probably due to understaffing. They were nice enough to take the dried out meal off of the bill.
Kathy . 2024-03-14
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This restaurant was recommended by my Mexican friends to me, so I had to try their food and I'm very happy that I did! I always order chicken enchiladas with salsa Verde in Mexican restaurants to compare them. Their food is very delicious, the sauce was very authentic and even the black beans were different and delicious. Next time I'll get tacos because they look very authentic too! I bet their mole is very good too
ak sh . 2024-03-10
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The service was very slow, the food was hit or miss (pork belly tacos delicious, friend avocado tacos meh) but overall nothing special and the atmosphere was good but again, nothing special. I thought it was a bit expensive for the quality of experience overall, I wouldn’t necessarily go back or recommend
Shannon Kalil . 2024-03-06
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I've had this place on a list of places to try out for a while. I was really looking forward to it but unfortunately I don't think I'd return. The chips tasted overcooked and like they were cooked with old oil. We got a couple of different taco's and they were all very bland in flavor. The corn tortillas used for the tacos were dry and old. One thing I was excited to get there were the chicharrones. They were not chicharrones, what the served was a basket of pork rinds.
Stephen Rivers . 2024-03-05
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One of the most disappointing restaurants I've been to in quite a while. Menu was limited. Food portions were poor. What Mexican restaurant charges for chips and salsa???? No frozen margaritas. There is a Walmart next door just go buy one. I heard 3 other customers ask for a frozen drink while we were there. The house margarita was $12.00. It was small and all ice. (see picture) The entree does not come with rice or beans - extra charge. So, all I got with my meal was tacos. $22.00 for tacos with no rice or beans. Place was expensive and off putting. There is something missing about this place. Frustrating waste of money.
andrewz368 . 2024-03-02
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Not good. Expensive. Never heard of a Mexican restaurant charging for chips and salsa. No frozen drinks. Margarita was $12.00. 90% ice. Food was Expensive rice and beans were extra. $22.00 just for tacos. Unacceptable. Not a good experience
Andrew Ziner . 2024-03-02
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The service and atmospheres were great. The food was okay, drinks were great.
Monik Graham . 2024-03-01
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So many delicious Vegan options!
Marc Lundgren . 2024-02-29
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These guys don't need a review. You will see from everybody else's reviews this place is ridiculously good. I would give credit to the chef and the wait staff including bartenders. I get the carnitas tacos rice and beans every time and it never lets me down. The people of New Hampshire chill and down to earth, it's a great juxtaposition to Massachusetts. There is one lovely female bartender here that I enjoy service from and a young bald guy who is also excellent. Oh yeah they have nice clean bathrooms too. 10/10.
MATT GRABOWSKI . 2024-02-28
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This started off as a one star review, but was salvaged a bit by the manager, who was very nice and definitely understood the evening had gone south. My family of 5 (three teenagers) had 6:30 reservations and were seated promptly. It was a Thursday in February, and restaurant was busy. We were greeted after about 15 minutes, ordered apps: bottomless chips and salsa, guacamole, and soup. Chips were delicious but most definitely not bottomless. Soup came after an hour with no spoon. I sent it back, and waiter rolled his eyes at me and said he was "super busy." Drinks were small, mine was missing the fresh chiles, and we weren't asked if we wanted another until after our food came. The avocado and pescado tacos were delicious but served alone (never asked about accompaniments). Beef tacos were not seasoned and very underwhelming. My taco obsessed teen would not eat them. Carne Asada enchilada sauce was burnt. Verde enchiladas were meh. We would have spent a lot more money here (sides, drinks, dessert), so a missed opportunity. I worked in the restaurant industry for 20 years, so I understand being in the weeds, but you cannot treat parties this way or risk them never returning. The whole meal would have been different if someone was checking in and acknowledging the situation. At the end, the manager just happened to stop by to ask if we needed water, and we asked him to help retrieve our check. He chatted with us, maybe sensing something was off. He did exactly what was called for, acknowledged where they had gone wrong, and took some items off the bill. Very appreciated. This restaurant has a rom of potential, a lively environment, and cute decor, but final verdict is reconsider this place if you're hungry or having dinner with a family. It's a great concept and I hope they turn it around!
E SK . 2024-02-23
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Amazing food. I typically do not like Mexican restaurants. The food here is very fresh. Service was top notch. Would absolutely recommend!
Keith T . 2024-02-10
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Highly recommended. Loved the food and the drinks
Luis Rattia . 2024-02-01
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Had a Cubano sandwich with sweet potato fries, chips and salsa. Also had a habanero hot sauce and a ghost chili hot sauce that I used to dip the fries in. Was all incredible!
J B D . 2024-01-27
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Great cocktails. Loved the el magico margarita. Food was delicious. Specials are…special. So happy to find good Mexican in Portsmouth.
reveil2001 . 2024-01-21
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I'm probably among the dissenting opinions here, but this place was just okay. Let me be clear, I'm a little bit of a traditionalist when it comes to Hispanic cuisine. My opinion is exactly that, and biased, but I was bummed when chips and salsa didn't come with our meal. I was enraged on behalf of abuelas everywhere when I saw that it would cost $8 for an order of chips and salsa. My wife and I arrived around 7:30 on a Thursday night. The place was roughly half full, but we were told we would have to wait in 15 minutes to be seated. I've worked in restaurants - the staff didn't seem like they couldn't handle a '2-top'. I had the black mole enchiladas, and my wife got a trio of tacos. My rice and beans were lukewarm. The rice had clearly been in a hot pan for a while because there were quite a few crunchy bites. The food was good, but I didn't feel it was anything special, or so special that it was worth the price tag. We each had a margarita, which wasn't any better or worse than other margaritas that I've had. I'm happy to see chefs putting a unique twist on traditional Hispanic foods - taking historically 'cheap' foods and creating gourmet meals. However, I stand firm that the best Hispanic foods I've had, have been served from a truck, by a person who speaks broken English at best.
Brett F . 2024-01-19
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Been here before and the food and service were lacking on this trip.
Dan Haugland . 2024-01-01
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Way overpriced. $6 for a single taco? Enchiladas $22. If you want great Mexican food at a reasonable price, go to Los Cocos in Kittery. The barbacoa or carnitas tacos are outstanding.
John Howes . 2023-12-31
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We stopped in to Vida on recent Saturday afternoon for a quick cocktail and some tacos. Service at the bar was warm and friendly, the à la cart tacos were delicious, and the draft beers were cold and delicious. The spicy pineapple margarita with chili salt rim was amazing. We’ll be back!
mattpgab . 2023-12-10
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Sweet potato fries are crazy good and the tacos are worth the price. Sandwiches are phenomenal but only available for lunch. Usually sit at the bar and the service is great. Would love for midweek lunch to come back, I used to stop by once or twice a week.
Das Niel . 2023-12-05
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Always a delicious meal and my favorite margarita - the house margarita. We had the specials our last visit and they were so flavorable and unique. The tacos are always a good choice. Friendly staff too!
katy crowell . 2023-11-29
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This place was highly rated and decided to give it a try. It gets crowded and very loud. It seems to small for the amount of people that occupy this place when it's full. Maybe eating at a time when they are not as busy would be a better choice. I'm not so sure about the quality of the food here. The calamari and tortilla chips came out really dark looking like if the oil was old. I'll give it another try and see
ikc . 2023-11-28
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Delicious well seasoned and portioned
Clara Arroyave . 2023-11-24
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Updated review: unfortunately we had a few dishes left off our catering order and a mix up with something else, and didn't realize until after pick up. It was a challenge to get in touch with them initially as their line was busy but they did reach out, they were apologetic and offered a make good. The food is great and they do a good job organizing the pickup catering orders (when things aren't missed). We'll certainly be ordering again but will do our due diligence and double check the order before leaving the restaurant in the future.
Alissa St.Pierre . 2023-11-16
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Food is just ok. Left hungry because of the small proportions and high prices.
Can . 2023-11-12
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First time going for lunch on a Saturday and it was a great experience! The service was wonderful and the food and drinks were delicious. I consider the menu to be more “modern” Mexican with some really cool and unique offerings and solid portions. I highly recommend the confit pork belly taco, masa fried shrimp taco, and OG tofu taco. 🌮 I also love that their soft shells are made from gluten-free blue corn tortillas and that they have vegetarian options as well. Very eager to go back and try their brunch!
Jackie Murtha . 2023-11-12
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Amazing service, and the fish tacos were the star of the show. Highly recommend trying out this place, the hot sauces are also amazing. Taco unfortunately got a little bit soggy, maybe I waited too long.
Jason Paolasini . 2023-10-21
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I don’t like the idea as a 2 grown women being asked how we are going home after 3 glasses of wine and we did say bring the check after the third one it’s none of your business and it’s belittling so I will not be returning here.
Ivy Kamau . 2023-10-21
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Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Jam packed on a Friday night, but fast service and quick table turn around with very short wait. Would recommend you give it a try if your in the area.
Bill Snowdon . 2023-10-21
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Great food, A number of vegetarian options. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, and they make great mixed drinks. During good weather, you have the option to eat outside. The only negative is that some of the inside tables can be a bit tight for four adults.
Bean Counter . 2023-10-16
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The service is fantastic and the pork belly tacos are too die for!
Brian Byers . 2023-10-04
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After a long day out in the mountains of New Hampshire, we were looking for a unique affordable dinner experience. Vida Cantina fit the bill! Love the modern Mexican decor. The unique menu has a wide range of flavors and proteins to choose from. We started with chips with guacamole and salsa fresca. Chips not too salty! Fresh light guac and salsa. For our main course, we selected 4 different tacos to choose from. All so delicious. Despite an extensive drink list, we chose a couple of draft beers. Great service! Our server was attentive and friendly.
MidwestKathM . 2023-10-03
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Very nice place the food is really Mexican and good margaritas
Ricky Dalba . 2023-09-26
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30 dollars for 3 enchiladas and they were the worst i have ever had ! im from the west coast where Mexican food is authentic this food wasn't even close !!
dana puorro . 2023-09-19
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Loved the food. Fresh ingredients prepared with care, doesn't get any better.
Esteban Rubens . 2023-09-13
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Vida cantina has some really great food there tacos are ala cart so you pick which ones you want to complement your meal. Chips and salsa are not free but they are done just right. The atmosphere is great once you step in. Service was a little slow for a Saturday afternoon but overall it was a stellar experience.
Mike Litchfield . 2023-09-12
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We had a fine lunch here on a holiday weekend. Nice staff, lots of choices on the menu. Everything seems homemade, even the chips. It's rare to find tasty Mexican food in New England. (Very. Rare.) But this place is fantastic and I can't wait to go back. I'd say the menu comes across less fancy than the photographs on TripAdvisor. It's not as fussy. But that's fine!
tradergirl93 . 2023-09-11
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Get the cornbread, just do it! Unique take on Mexican cuisine that definitely hits the mark! Creative cocktails further enhance a dynamic, albeit small menu. Everything I've tried here has been exceptional!
David Dichard . 2023-09-11
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The food was poorly seasoned and over priced. They try to portray a high quality taco standard, but utterly fail in execution. Beans never had any seasoning and rice was crunchy, dry, and again underseasoned.
Nathan Andrews . 2023-09-04
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We stopped in for a quick drink and chips and guac. The house and watermelon margaritas were tasty. The Pina-ti was great...had an interesting taste and it was light and refreshing. The Chupacabra was definitely worth the price of admission! A definite spicy kick, and the cilantro really added to the swirl of tasty ingredients. The corn chips were freshly made and were superior as far as corn tortilla chips are concerned. The real standout for us was the guacamole. Freshly made - and the garlic presence is outstanding! Easily a top guacamole in many years of guacamole exposure! The staff was warm and friendly. The decor was absolutely appropriate for the fare. We met the owner and he was friendly and easy going. My only complaint is that we didn't have time to sample the rest of the menu - looking forward to trying the Mole next time we are in town.
Todd Paquette . 2023-09-03
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My family and I visited this place after a morning/afternoon at the beach. Was recommended to come here by a Jon whom works in the kitchen because he is a mutual client of ours. He spoke so passionately about this place as an employee and we promised to visit next time we were in the area. So happy we did! Atmosphere is great and every single person we dealt with working there was amazing. Food was incredible and I found myself ordering another one of the tacos we originally ordered because it was so good. Salsa Fresca and chips are amazing and a nice change compared to most Mexican type restaurants. Whole family is looking forward to going again. Thanks John for the recommendation! -JIm-
Capital Car Audio . 2023-08-25
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Excellent food. Went on a night they had different chefs from around the country sharing different Mexican dishes. Wonderful date night with my wife
Black Cat11 . 2023-08-25
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Absolutely love the staff, Margaritas, and all food! Best Mexican on the Seacoast
Holly Peterson . 2023-08-23
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This is our go-to Mexican restaurant and parent's night out. The smoke show cocktail is probably our favorite, and all of the tacos are delicious and unique. A must try!
Kourtney Coons . 2023-08-21
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Nice restaurant, almost good food,
Paulian Moscovici . 2023-08-20
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Great delicious food and service was outstanding 👌 can't wait to go again
Kamil Dahne . 2023-08-19
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Old Friendly’s location turned into a Mexican spot. Good food and fun atmosphere. Staff felt a little overwhelmed, but it was a busy summer night so understandable. Good gluten free options and understanding by the staff. Chips and salsa and enchiladas were great, tacos were good.
Madeline C . 2023-08-17
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Listen. I had Vida Cantina cater my wedding this past weekend and no one could stop talking about how amazing the food was for days afterwards! Pro tip, I ordered restaurant style tacos, because those were superior to the catering style. The restaurant style had chopped and shredded meat, vs catering style was only shredded. Just a preference and I felt the flavor was even better for restaurant style when I sampled both, even though it cost a little more. We loved having all the extra toppings, like pickled onions, different salsas, etc. The queso and guac were amazing! The boom chips were so good. I’m not sure why the corn chips are brown, as I like a more traditional yellow corn chip. But all in all, 5/5 stars, sooo happy we went with this restaurant to cater our event. We will definitely be coming here for date nights in the future! Thank you Kaitlyn!! For going above and beyond for us.
Erica Wallace . 2023-08-16
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Its is clearly a old friendlys and looks awful. We waited over an hour for food.
Polars YT . 2023-08-13
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Best Mexican food in the Portsmouth/Hampton area. Bartender Justin is unbelievable, made the best Marg I've ever had. Tip him well :)
Brian Boon . 2023-08-13
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Waited an hour and they got the order wrong
beep bop . 2023-08-13
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Food and cocktails are top notch! Try the pork belly taco and the Smoke Show cocktail.
Jared Martin . 2023-08-12
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Loved our meal. If you're in the area I highly recommend dinner and cocktails.
Matt Woodside . 2023-08-08
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Chips were overcooked, salsas had no seasoning or acidity, tacos were cold. My first enchilada wasn't what I ordered nor what was on the menu. Second one was super salty and fridge cold beans. Maybe an off night but wasn't worth the money spent.
James Bourassa . 2023-08-07
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We went there on a Thursday night. it was busy but not like other days. I understand that the server was also busy but they didn't even offer water and they never came to take our order no water no ch
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