Absolutely loved the gorgeous decor! A great addition to the Virginia Beach scene. Get the guacamole with shrimp and crab! I always enjoy when there's a good mole on the menu, too. Enjoyable drinks and service along with a good happy hour and Taco Tuesday. Then walk a couple steps outside to watch the surfers at the Wave Garden! read more

Mi Vida - a yummy experience - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Sierra was lovely, 10/10 . The restaurant , i believe (5/10) it has pros & cons . Pro : beautiful establishment , aesthetically pleasing , the food served is very well plated too , great location , huge drink menu , Decent price ($$) & management is very professional & kind . Cons : you have to pay for garage parking while dining , they seated multiple table in a smaller side area & it was loud while the rest of the restaurant was quiet & available ( 7pm ) , menu was very basic Tex/Mex , in my experience I ordered the crab enchiladas & it was way too much sautéed onions ; very little "lump"crab meat & i mean ALOT of onions . Over all , I would say they gotta try again with the food portion but I'd come have a drink for sure ! read more

A group of friends, and I visited Mi Vida for a gift exchange and dinner, and overall we had a great experience. We decided to go with the family-style option, which is $45 per adult. For the amount and variety of food you receive, I found this to be very reasonably priced. The family-style meal included enchiladas, guacamole, queso, a choice of empanadas, choice of tacos, choice of enchiladas, a main entrée, and dessert. We chose the mariscos empanadas, which were my absolute favorite. They were crispy and packed with flavorful crab and shrimp, and the mango habanero salsa really elevated the dish. They disappeared so quickly I didn't even get a photo! For tacos, we selected the carne asada. The meat was slightly dry on its own, but adding salsa brought everything together and made them enjoyable. We chose the Suizas enchiladas, which initially came out a bit cold and weren't as flavorful as we expected. However, once we notified our waitress, she quickly brought out a fresh, hot plate and were good. We really appreciated how promptly the staff corrected the issue. For our main course, we had the salmon. By this point, we were already full, but it was so good we couldn't stop eating it. When dessert came around, I was completely stuffed, but my friends enjoyed the churros and said they were very good. Overall, the food was flavorful, the portions were generous, and the service was attentive and responsive. Aside from the minor hiccup with the enchiladas and slightly dry carne asada, everything was great. I would definitely return and recommend it for group dinners or special occasions. read more

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The food was really good. Service was quick, and the drinks were strong. Can't wait to eat there again read more

Mi Vida - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Amazing food. Excellent service and views upstairs!! 10/10 will recommend to anyone in the area read more

Mi Vida - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Great place. We celebrated our anniversary, and they were very kind. We got some wine for free from them!

Very unaccommodating for large parties, useless management and poor customer service.

Horrible service. Food took so long to come out. Chips and salsa took 30 minutes. The waiter Joe was so passive agressive. Would NOT recommend . Food was also unseasoned and unflavored . Very simple options for very expensive. Cheese and steak quesadilla was 15 while the REGULAR CHEESE was 19?? read more

Mi Vida - Steak and cheese quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

First time trying the restaurant with some friends from out of town. Wanted to have a new experience together but ended leaving hungry. The drinks were very delicious, tasteful and had great options. The food, fell far off the mark. I got the Chamorro, slow cooked pork on the bone, was excited when I saw this big hunk of meat over veggies. But the veggies were cauliflower, carrots and steamed spinach, looked like the frozen veggies you buy in a bag, not the type you'd put in your taco but with your mom's fried pork chop. They only had some lime and salt on them. Then the pork was the most flavorless meat I've eaten, could not taste an ounce of seasoning. did not enjoy putting in my tortilla. THEN the tortillas that were sent to our table raw and doughy, barely cooked and they smelled like diapers. Sent my plate back full, was not worth the money AT ALL. Trying my friends dishes, the Mole was very good. and the birria had a great taste but awkward presentation as some contemporary fusion dish that made no sense eating with a tortilla but with a fork and knife. FOOD NOT WORTH THE MONEY, come in for a good drink and ambiance though. read more

We were very excited to try this restaurant. The menu is enticing and the ambience is very nice. Unfortunately the service was horrible. We had a very nice but a very forgetful waitress. We made it very clear that our son has a dairy Allergy when we ordered his food. The entrées came to the table, but my son's food was delayed at least another 10 minutes. When they finally brought it out, it had cheese in the tacos. They had to return the dish and he had to wait an additional 10 minutes. The server was apologetic and had the manager removed that from our bill, but he never even came to our table to talk to us or apologize after almost putting my 12-year-old son in the hospital. This is literally the worst thing a restaurant could possibly do. We ordered a flight of their signature cocktails that was served with no ice. I found this very odd considering they were all margarita style cocktails. Considering the prices on the menu and the fact that they add 20% gratuity to every check, I would expect much better service. Unfortunately, I don't think we will be returning to this restaurant. The only saving Grace was the food. It was very good and they have some unique items on the menu, but it's not worth going back for. read more

Very beautiful restaurant and food was plated very well but that wasn't even enough to cover how rude some of the staff was. My family and I went around lunch/brunch time. The host at the front seemed as if she didn't want to be there. When thanking her for seating us and handing us our menus she completely ignored us and walked away As if we were a nuisance to the establishment. mind you there was no wait time just walk in and sit. Attitude did not match the establishment. BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE FROM THE FRONT. The other host asked if we had a reservation and rolled her eyes when we said no, even though I had called and it was confirmed that we could just walk in. Then while waiting for the restroom I overheard a conversation between hostess and server that a group was not going to tip and that they were annoyed by them even being there. LETS REMIND EVERYONE THAT TIPPING IS NOT A GUARANTEE. Tipping is appreciated but should not be EXPECTED. when you have servers that are always expecting it and then treating customers differently because of the idea that they might not get tipped is not appropriate. Our server was very kind but the other table did not deserve to be talked about behind their backs because of a "tip". Also the food can use some seasoning! I had the birria torta and the meat was bland and the consume just tasted like onions with a side of beef water. Ambience 10/10 Presentation 10/10 Flavor 5/10 Customer service 5/10 (and only because our server was kind) Employee demeanor 2/10 Overall I think some training and guidelines need to be reviewed ! read more

Horrible service. Expensive food, blah taste. Ordered grilled carrots; came out cold. Asked them to reheat. Took forever then brought after we were done. No apologies, no nothing. Asked for corn tortillas; never brought. Asked for butter; asked again. The restaurant was not busy. Don't come here. read more

We sat at the bar. Nice atmosphere. Great drinks. Quick service. We had the appetizer platter for three so we were able to taste different dishes. They were all great. The wings were a real surprise! Cooked crisp with the avocado blue cheese dip. I'm local so I will definitely be back. read more

Really solid experience. We went for restaurant week and will be back. Great service, great food. High end Mexican experience. read more

Terrible!!!!!! $10 up charge for some small steak that we were not told about!!!! never again!!!!!!!

We visited on Valentine's Day and were seated in the front area near the windows. Unfortunately, the room was a bit cold, which made it slightly uncomfortable during the meal. We started with the chips and guacamole as an appetizer, and it was very good. For our main dishes, we ordered the Carne Asada and the Chamorro, and both were excellent -- flavorful and well prepared. We also ordered a couple of cocktails. I tried the El Diablo and the El Suave. This was the only part of the experience that was a little disappointing. The drinks were good, but not quite worth the price, especially considering they were fairly small and served in martini-style glasses. Service was also a bit slow, though I understand Valentine's Day is a very busy time for restaurants. Overall, the food was very good, and we enjoyed our visit despite a few minor issues. read more

Front desk people arrogant, acted like they did not want you there. Bar ok, tip required, cheesy tourist trap menu. Canceled dinner after drinks, , and they could care less. The dome/surf site is great, can't we do better. read more

Joe was an amazing server. He knew the menu inside and out and gave excellent recommendations. He made us feel so welcome, like we were guests in his home and he took pride in taking care of us. The drinks were also fantastic. Great experience overall! read more

Quite night as it was cold but quickly greeted and sat down at table away from the door. Food selection is very good as is the quality/taste - not your run of the mill Mexican selection but there also those if you want to stay "traditional"... Service was attentive, quick and helpful on questions. Meal sizes are more towards larger sizes which was a nice surprise. Did not try the cocktails menu but the wine, only downer was the prosecco my girlfriend had was a little flat, maybe bottle had been open too long. Overall I would say worth it to visit. Only downside was it is dark inside and hard to read the small print on the menu, why I marked it down and the semi flat drink. Its new, so maybe still working out kinks. read more

Beautifully decorated establishment. Food and drinks 10/10 . Large portions fresh and well seasoned . Our waitress Tylah was great with helping us select our entrees , drinks and appetizers. If in the Virginia Beach area don't miss out on this restaurant. I will admit some of the entrees are Pricey . Review the menu prior to dining extensively. read more

Food and service is great and location is fantastic. Our kids go to place for Taco Tuesday.

My wife and I visited this newly opened Mexican cuisine restaurant during the recent Virginia Beach Restaurant Week. Mi Vida is a cut above the typical Mexican-style restaurant in terms of both cuisine and atmosphere. The Restaurant Week offering we selected was excellent and abundant--we were satiated before the main course arrived. Mi Vida is definitely a repeat selection. Larry D read more

I haven't had Mexican food this good since I lived in Mexico. If your own experience is limited to burritos, enchiladas, tacos & guacamole, treat yourself to REAL Mexican food. The sauces are exquisite. There is a wide selection of tequilas, & mescals as well as Tecate & Victoria cerveza (my personal favs) & more. Ambience is casually elegant. Service is excellent (ask to be seated in Jasmine's area). Mi Vida (My Life) is across the street from The Dome & there is self parking steps away. You will not be disappoihted. A dining experience to remember. Outside seating as well. Can't wait to return! read more

Enjoyed happy hour with chips, guacamole, wings and several tacos. It was all pretty good, the restaurant is still relatively new so getting their feet on the ground. We plan to return! I like supporting the new restaurants in the area! read more

Absolutely gorgeous food quality was decent service service. Excellent just doesn't coincide with the cost and the portion size. They're a happy hour menu was six dollars for 4 inch flour taco which did not come with lettuce, salsa pico the drinks were good but once again, our picture of sangria was 50% ice in 25% pineapple and the rest was sangria so management is definitely targeting a higher end clientele based on what's going into the area might be nice for a special date night! read more

I am a local who is writing this review because I care about Mi Vida's success and hope they consider the feedback. Today is Cinco de Mayo on a Tuesday. We chose Mi Vida after researching their daily happy hour menu online. Once seated we were advised The Taco Tuesday Happy Hour wouldn't apply today-May 5th. The tacos were on store bought soft corn tortias with a finger portion of meat. They also include 20% gratuity automatically plus you must pay to park. We had 1 order of very good salsa/guacamole, each 2 tacos(8 total tacos) and one side of beans and rice with waters - Our bill was over $100 + parking. If you want locals to come regularly you need to create better value. Thank you read more

Every thing was excellent! They raised the bar for Virginia Beach. Ambiance, service, the quality of the drinks and food was excellent. Parking is easy, convenient and inexpensive. One caution on an evening with a concert at the dome it might be crowded. Recommend reservations for supper meals. It is beautiful. read more

Food and service were excellent, but I will not return. You have to use a QR code to pay the bill and the app charges you a service fee to pay your check. We were not told about this, we noticed on our own. So shady. read more

Service was great. Carne asada was $40. Came with no sides. Just beef and mushrooms Would have expected chips before the meal but no. Chips, beans and rice are cheap. Too much for me read more

This is one of the worst dining experiences we have had in a long time. It took 30 mins just for the chips and salsa to be brought to the table. They forgot my wife's salad the beans had very little flavor and cheese under the shrimp fajitas was burnt to the skillet. The restaurant was not that busy for the food to take that long. It seemed like the level of service was based off of where you were seated in the restaurant. The kitchen experience seems to be lacking or maybe we just went on a bad day. Based on some of the reviews maybe we went on a bad day. read more

Tried Mi Vida last Saturday night. I ordered the Costillas and was happy with the portion. The slaw it is served with was a little dry and not very flavorful. My dinner date ordered the Pescato Fritas, the fish was soggy and smelled like chlorine. We did order the guac, and that was fresh and had great flavor. Server was attentive, management took care of our meal after learning about the fish. The ambience was hip. Happy to try a new spot out, but will not be returning. Hopefully they work out the kinks!! read more

We visited Mi Vida and asked the hostess if we could be seated in another section, but she said no due to reservations and also claimed there was no upstairs seating. Later, we saw people coming from upstairs, which felt misleading. Our server added to the frustration we were a party of three and only received two waters, and we weren't given straws, napkins, utensils, or saucers for our appetizers. Our son's meal was missing items, and we had to ask for everything. Because the service was so off, we only ordered small plates and appetizers and skipped full entrées. read more

wow, great ambiance and food - incredible service from Ceara. Guca and chips were awesome/ chips tasted like just made. Enchiladas, and grab salad appetizer was the best. read more

We went to Mi Vida the first week it was open and it was excellent. My bar was low simply because they had just opened. I was wrong to assume they would have some growing pains. The food was delicious (highly recommend the burger tacos) and the service was the type that is hard to find these days. Catherine and Kelton were our wait staff and they friendly, knowledgeable about the menu, and prompt with service. Highly recommend this place. read more

The food was amazing but that's where everything stops and the only reason it gets 2 stars instead of one. The service was absolutely atrocious. Food took forever to come out and was missing items that took an extra 20 minutes to come out after the main course was already finished. We were continually ignored while other tables got much better service, didn't even get a second jug of water, they didn't come back to check on us once during the meal. We ordered a glass of wine and a single beer that took 20 minutes to come out to begin with and refills which were ordered when the entrees came out didn't arrive until after everyone had finished their meal, not a cocktail, a glass of wine and a single beer, also they add 20% gratuity, not to a party of 6+, but anybody who gets sat after 4pm which gives them a great reason to have absolute s*** service, will never be back, an absolute waste of our time and money, it's a shame because the food was amazing but everything else was a let down. They are clearly trying to be a fancy restaurant but with service like that I don't see them lasting very long. read more

From the moment we stepped through the front wooden doors we were welcomed to an exotic sexy ambiance worthy of some of the nicer clubs in Chicago. The food was over-the-top excellent. The margaritas were excellent. The menu is Chef designed and not from a line order cook like you would find at a Plaza Azteca. We had the crab and shrimp empanadas, which were outstanding. I was ready to dig apart the usually thick crust of an empanada, but what I received was a crispy paper thin crust completely filled with real crab and shrimp and the most amazing mango spicy sauce to drizzle upon it. They make everything in house starting with the hand pressed maize for their street tacos. The fajitas were served on an amazing hot sizzling plate, elevated with three different sauces and cornbread ! Believe it or not crispy crunchy cornbread. Every item seemed to have a unique flare on what would be your typical rice and bean menu. The crab enchilada was delicious. The chicken enchilada was what you would expect. The dessert menu looked absolutely amazing but we will be back another time to try that. Virginia Beach definitely needs a place like this so glad they are here and we hope you all try it. Please don't complain about the prices , just being in this restaurant was joy and then to top it off we had an excellent waiter and even more so the amazing meal. You are getting a higher level atmosphere and chef designed food than you will at most any other place where you will drop the same amount of change. read more

I wish I could give this place negative stars....(1st review I've ever written)...I actually tried to make an account for this.....It's a new restaurant so obviously things are gonna be a little off, which is expected....but here? you also have to add the rude unapologetic bull attitude from everyone you encounter...no one seems to know what's going, and they just keep passing you off.....to start.....First off.... just ask about parking....the response...."you have to take that up with the city"....not responding....then after.... not letting us know know when making the reservation that everyone has to order off the limited prefixed menu ($45 per person) for party of 7 or higher....allergy to anything????....preference to anything????......they don't care....not their problem....( I know that's annoying but it shouldn't have been weird if we came as advertised ) ...but on the phone stated we can order from both.....be carful at this place... not even mentioning the payment method .....delicious guacamole though....Joe....work on your customer service and properly train your employees .....will try to avoid in the future if at all possible....GOOD LUCK read more

The ambiance and the aesthetics were nice. The food was good, a bit pricey for the portion size, but I get what they are trying to attract. However, the service was absolutely trash! We were seated and literally didn't see a waiter for 20 minutes. When she arrived, she introduced herself and brought out water. After waiting another 15 minutes or so, we finally got up to say something and then was assigned another waiter. A couple came in and was seated two tables from us and a waiter immediately greeted them and even took their order. We ended up getting their waiter to order our food. Long story short we ended up with three different waiters. After eating we got the bill and I gave the guy my card, he asked me to sign and did, little did I know he had selected his own tip which was $34.00. Now I have absolutely no problem tipping but the serviced we received wasn't worthy of a $34.00 tip so I disputed it. read more

food was amazing !! our server artist was so kind and attentive! will definitely be back.