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    Mi Vida

    4.0 (234 reviews)
    PriceyMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Un Poco De Todo
    Min Z.

    The service was excellent, friendly and attentive. We ordered Un Poco de Todo, which was a selection of its most popular bites. The portion was incredibly generous at an amazing price. We were pleasantly surprised. I will definitely come back for more.

    Where are the customers? Only one other table seated
    Rumit P.

    The ambiance and decor are super cool! The service was great--prompt, friendly, consistent, and pleasant! I ordered a margarita at the bar, which was tasty and prepped with a salted rim and made quickly but barely had any alcohol in it. Why not just call it a mocktail? For my meal, I ordered the deviled eggs, vegetarian nachos, and cornbread, which is a weird combination, I know, but it all tasted great! The cornbread was in the shape of corn and came with a hard block of brown butter. The nachos were a big portion. I asked for habanero sauce, and it was the mildest habanero I've ever had. I also ordered birria tacos to go that were not good at all. They weren't shredded as I expected but rather giant hard unseasoned blocks of meat. Definitely avoid! Overall,

    Carne Camarones Tacos
    Ifeoma I.

    This was my first time at Mi Vida gallery place location. There is a Taco Tuesdays and weekday happy hour menu until 7pm which we took advantage of. We stopped by ~4pm on a weekday and were seated immediately without reservations, but after 5pm it started to get a little crowded so dinger reservations might be better. I got the carne and camarones (shrimp) tacos which were really good. The carne came with a sauce that had a little hot kick so something to be aware of. There were also a number of happy hour drink options although none of us indulged in them. Great spot for a quick drink or lunch or dinner alone or with friends while in the area. Service was good but became a little slow as the restaurant got busy. Would recommend!

    Naranjas Enchiladas
    Nicholas C.

    Ultimately, this was a disappointing experience. The food wasn't anything to rave about. The drinks didn't make up for it either. One of my friends kept saying his fish had more breading than fish. After trying it myself, I agreed. The taste was awful, and I was honestly surprised he didn't send it back. If they had toned down (or properly seasoned) the breading, it might have been decent. My other friend said her tacos were fine, but the price point didn't match what she got. My burger was okay, nothing special. The best thing I had all night was the chips and salsa. I also ordered a glass of wine, and the glassware wasn't very clean. You could clearly see streaks and scratches on it, which didn't help the overall impression. I wouldn't recommend this as a first date spot or really a date spot in general. I will say, they were clearly going for a certain ambiance, and I can appreciate that. Unfortunately, the arena's large LED sign shines directly through the top windows at night. If you're seated facing it, it's almost blinding. Adding a shade or darker tint to that upper window would make a big difference. Oh and bathrooms were horribly designed. It was dark walking up the ramp (which is a trip hazard) and signage was nonexistent until you got up to the door opening. I regret recommending this place to my friends, but hey at least we can say we tried it. I wouldn't return to this location. I'd suggest going to the Wharf location instead.

    Harrison C.

    The food was great and the service was great. It's the perfect spot for good food before a caps game. They get you in and out in no time and are friendly all along the way! The inside was very nice and food was delicious.

    Happy hour wine
    Donyiel C.

    Looking for a happy hour that starts at noon?! Well this is the place! I didn't arrive at noon but closer to 3. Not sure if that's a new thing but I'm not mad at it. The bar gets crowded pretty quickly. I enjoyed the rose on the happy hour - it was $7! They have great specials. Woot!

    Chips
    Latesha J.

    After visiting the DC holiday market, we stopped in to Mi Vida. There was a hockey game going on at the arena so the wait was about an hour. The food was definitely worth the wait. - The guacamole was really good with a hint of spice - the plantains came with sides of a cream and queso Fresca similar to what you would place on elote. It was a pleasant surprise. - the quesadilla was flavorful but the presentation was lazy. I also asked for jalapeños in the quesadilla and instead they gave me a whole charred jalapeño which was not ideal. My friends also enjoyed their meals. The decor was cute and gives a romantic vibe. I could see this as a cute date night and still has the space to be a good girls night out spot as well.

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    Grace K.

    My friends and I had dinner here after the theater and it was a most enjoyable experience. The staff were very friendly and hospitable. The food was delicious and prices reasonable. It was very busy so I'm glad we made reservation. Two of us had the Carne tacos with sweet potato fries and one had the fish tacos with street corn. Very delicious! Drinks were also good. We plan on coming back when we're in the area. The district manager came by our table to see if we were happy with our service. The restaurant was brightly decorated and facilities were clean.

    10.10.25
    Carroll N.

    10.10.25 I made dinner reservations on the OpenTable app for 6:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10 to celebrate my husband's belated birthday. We had plans to see the Dave Chappelle show across the street at Capital One Arena, and the restaurant was understandably packed with other patrons heading there as well. My husband checked us in, and we were told there would be a brief wait. Around 6:38 p.m., our table was ready. Our server, Jason, greeted us promptly and took our drink order. We ordered a bottle of still water, a Pepsi for me, and a beer for my husband. The still water was refreshing, but the Pepsi tasted flat. For our appetizer, we ordered the queso fundido. The portion was smaller compared to other Mexican restaurants we've visited, and we both agreed that we've had better elsewhere. For our entrée, we shared the Pasilla-Coffee Marinated Ribeye, which was served with melted cheese, sautéed peppers and onions, flour tortillas, cornbread, guacamole, crema, and pico de gallo. It also came with two sides--we chose rice and beans. The dish, priced at $79 and meant to serve one to two people, was outstanding. It was easily one of the best fajitas I've had in a long time. The only disappointment was the cornbread, which was hard and dry. When my husband stepped away to use the restroom, I mentioned to Jason that it was his birthday and ordered the citrus tres leches for dessert. Jason brought it out with a candle, which was a lovely touch. We shared it, though my husband wasn't a fan of the citrus topping. I, on the other hand, enjoyed it--the cake was moist, as it should be, and I loved the addition of sliced almonds, which complemented the texture perfectly. The restaurant features a bar, patio seating, and two dining areas. We were seated in the dining area nearest the restrooms. My only critique concerns the ladies' restroom. There are two sinks, but one was inoperable and lacked soap, while the functioning sink had such low water pressure that it was more of a drip than a stream. This is an inconvenience, especially for guests dining before events at Capital One Arena, when time is limited. I hope management addresses this issue promptly. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience with excellent service from Jason. I highly recommend splurging on the ribeye fajitas--it's well worth it!

    Tacos Camarones

    Pricey but good! The restaurant is gorgeous inside (we had the best table in the house!), even the bathroom was stunning, and the food was really good. Also the staff was amazing, everyone we interacted with was super friendly and attentive, even though we had to wait awhile for our big table. Unfortunately the big thing I did not like was that the chips and salsa costs extra, but everything I did have was great. I also had one of the best margaritas I've ever had here, that was fantastic and I will definitely try and recreate it at home as best I can.

    Desserts
    Eric S.

    We had a good solid meal here. We were a large group and there was a little confusion with the dishes ie, which one has less cheese? I had the birra which has always had a dipping broth. This one didn't have it and when I asked, they said they could bring me one, but it never came. The food was good though. The restaurant itself is beautiful, different rooms all well decorated with lots of natural light. The hostess was especially delightful and she brought us to our table even though we were early and they told us before we arrived that we needed the entire group before we could sit.

    Shrimp and fish tacos
    Luisa G.

    Came here for a bite and drink after walking around a museum all day and had an overall good experience. Ordered the chicken nachos and the dish was somewhat small but tasty. Also had a few wings off their happy hour menu and they were definitely the best thing we tried. For my main meal I had a couple of tacos, shrimp and fish, and they were both delicious. My partner got the birria and wasn't a fan. 1 star off bc the margarita was mostly mix, I couldn't finish it. Overall, nice vibe, attentive service, and tasty food, would recommend for casual night or even date night.

    Pan Frances
    Allie H.

    Came here for my bday brunch and loved it. I've been for happy hour but hadn't checked out their breakfast and I loved the pan Frances. If you're a fan of banana, you def should try it. Also our server was so so amazing. Super kind and helpful and I absolutely had a blast celebrating here

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