La Vida Cantina

I came here with a group and we were very well accommodated. The staff was very friendly and quick with both taking our orders and bringing us our items. Not sure if they have a full bar or not, but they definitely had plenty of drink options. Their patio seating is wonderful, with plenty of shade, and plenty of heat options for once the sun goes down (for pits and heat lamps). They were playing local sportsball playoffs on the televisions, and the crowd was very into it. I believe that it turns into more of a nightclub scene in the evening, so plan ahead for that.

Yea it's pretty good Mexican food. But the real charm is in the atmosphere. Outdoor bar, outdoor patio seating, outdoor TVs with bug huge tables and tiles lining everywhere. On the inside, there's a full bar and lots of TVs dotting the walls. I'm sure the place is so sick on a Friday night. The service was good, my water was refilled frequently and the food came out fast. The food was really good and there are a ton of menu options.

Friendly staff and server. Surprisingly not crowded for Friday happy hour time. Delicious chips and salsa and lived the Pineapple Pom 🍹.

We came here as a large group on a Saturday evening. I shared the asada fries appetizer with a friend, they were very yummy. The staff is friendly and the atmosphere is fun and engaging. When we left around 10pm there was a line to get seated / or in. They have plenty of good looking security guys working too. I am local to this place and have been a few times but this is my first review. If you are coming to Costa Mesa or Newport this place is a must on your list.

10/10 definitely recommend! We were seated within minutes, not even a minute later we have water, chips and salsa on the table. The chips AND the salsa were soo delicious and fresh! We let the waiter choose our first drink which was the pomegranate margarita 10/10! Then we had the pineapple plum drink 10/10 that one was my fave! We tried a few others but those were my top two! We then ordered their roasted corn and guac for appetizers and followed up with the sopes for entrees. Everything was hot and yummy! The food was amazing! The drinks were top tier! The service was extremely delightful. Prices were reasonable. The atmosphere was such a vibe and I definitely cannot wait to return.

La Vida is a solid option for drinks and food. It's great for watching sports, and has taco deals on Tuesday and Thursday nights. While it's not anything to write home about, it has a nice atmosphere, food that's good, and nice drinks. My biggest fault would be that it is definitely not cheap (excep the tacos, but the drinks will get you ~$17 each).

Incredible Mexican cuisine! The atmosphere is welcoming and the service was outstanding. Our waiter Sergio was very attentive and carried a smile throughout our dining service. Drinks were hard and heavy as they should be. Definitely one for the books.

While they do have both indoor & outdoor seating, my favorite part about the ambiance at La Vida Cantina is the outdoor patio with huts.

The guacamole ($11) is always a solid starter, and it’s topped with fresh Roma tomatoes & cilantro.

The carne asada fajitas ($23) are large enough for two to share. The steak is mixed with fajitas veggies (reds bell peppers & onions), and on the side you get tortillas and a plate with rice, beans covered in cheese, pico de gallo, a dollop of guacamole, & sour cream.

As far as cocktails, I personally enjoy The Passion, which comes with Tosco Plata Tequila, passion fruit puree, pineapple juice, agave nectar, and lime juice, with a pineapple garnish.

It was a beautiful atmosphere. An outdoor bar. It was really cool. They have a cool fireplace. Went with a friend last night. We had a wonderful night. Ordered some drinks and an appetizer. A good spot. Never heard of this place. We just randomly chose this spot and. It was a fun spot to chill. Great selection of mixed drinks. They don’t have draft beer. They mostly focus on cocktails and liquor. They do however have bottled beer. Still a cool spot.

A pretty awesome place, loved their outdoor seating, feels like your on vacation with the palm canopies. The outdoor seating also includes fire pits for those cold winter nights. I ordered the chilachiles, which is one of my favorite brunch/breakfast meals. They were pretty tasty but wish they were a bit more spicy, I got them with chicken but would have preffered grilled instead of shredded. I did love that they came with black beans and homestyle potatoes! I would come back and try an different plate.

Really cool spot for late-night cocktails, happy hour and dancing. The food was nice, especially the queso fundido, but the entrees were overpriced. Great salsa!

Food portions are really big.

Service is a little slow. It's on the top floor and they have fire place. It's nice. A nightclub/restaurant next door so it's loud and lively in general.

Had a good time there.

The most lively after work bar in Costa Mesa! Get here before 5pm to get a seat. Gourmet Mexican food. Excellent happy hour food and drink specials until 6:30pm weekdays, but all day Sundays. I love their frozen Mango Margarita topped with pomegranate seeds! Also they have 3 different types of salsa to choose from when they bring chips to your table, just ask!

Pleasant outdoor patio with ambiance lighting, fire pits and heat lamps. Great service and good drinks. Prices are reasonable for the area.

Great friendly fast staff, great margaritas and tasty bites!

Made reservations here for Valentine's Day weekend and everything was amazing. From the service to the food to the cocktails this place doesn't miss. The aesthetic is super nice and so is the vibe. They even gave us a complimentary cocktail on the house! Definitely planning a second trip out here, it was worth the 1 hour drive. Don't think twice about it, just come see for yourself! You'll love it.

Great upbeat place with authentic mecican food and great drinks. Decided to try thr pineapple margarita and it was amazing. The pambasos (potato corizo torta) was great. I spotted it in the menu and had to have it since i had not had one in ages.

Tasty food, good cocktails, even if they could be bigger, friendly staff, nice people, good music.

This place is amazing!! They also have a night club!! Will definitely be back 😊

Nice place to have some drinks I like the atmosphere this place has. The customer service was great, the drinks are excellent. I had the chance to try some appetizers we had the queso fundido and ceviche de camaron both were perfect! Would definitely recommend this place for a fun night out!