The ambience of this restaurant was really nice. The nachos were a little salty but the tacos and black beans were great. The service was fast was quick though which was great given I stopped by here on a busy week night. read more

Mi Vida - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Wow!!! Amazing service by Christian H and fantastic food! We shared the guacamole that was fresh and delicious. I had the Enchiladas Suizas. The dish was melt in your mouth. Hubby had the Enchiladas Rancherous, it was a luscious layers veggi dish with cauliflower, mushrooms and kale. It was a big wow! Can't say enough awesome things about our waiter Christian H, he fully explained the taste behind what we ordered and was attentive. Great lunch experience!!! read more

The food was delicious, the restaurant is beautiful and nicely decorated. We enjoyed the food, it tasted like the real Mexican food you can eat in while in Mexico read more

Mi Vida - Enchiladas de mole negro, plátanos fritos, arroz y frijoles and pescado a la veracruzana. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My wife and I have long loved the Mi Vida location at the Wharf, and this new location largely captures the same magic. The food is great, like at the other Mi Vidas. The enchiladas mole, fried plantains, and guacamole are all standouts. Great margaritas. Very solid service. And the interior design is elaborate and works well for the location. read more

Loved the veggie enchilada and I am not a vegetarian! I would get this every time. Sauce is so rich and the enchilada is loaded. Wings are amazing! Crab enchilada are very good and I liked pairing them with the mango sauce that comes with the wings. read more

Mi Vida - Veggie Enchillada - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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SO SO GOOD! Food was yummy and service was excellent. We would totally go back and enjoy the food again! Place is beautiful inside and tables by the window make for a fun watch. read more

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Tacos were just meh. They survive only off tourists. Also, I am quite sure the waitress lied about catfish used in tacos being wild. read more

This place was good, authentic Mexican food. Good tequila selection. The service was good the waitress was very attentive. The ambiance is good and lively it's on a busy street so you get to people watch. Good place to eat if your in DC read more

Great ambiance!! Customer service is outstanding and the food is phenomenal! Fresh ingredients! You will be back! read more

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As a fellow Mexican you should come to Nashville, please and thank you. Every single bite it reminds me of Mexico. Perfect portion and perfect amount of spicy read more

Alberto was such an excellent server everything was brought out timely and his manners were very well. He made the overall experience special!! I'd definitely come back. read more

Delicious meal. Pork shank was very tasty. No room at the bar for happy hour but otherwise great service and food.

Absolutely wonderful food!! The tacos de pollo were big and delicious! I ordered the elotes as a side, and they were flavorful and authentic. AMAZING! read more

Mi Vida - Tacos de pollo (yes, I ate one) - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I got a quesobirria which was a little spicy and full of flavor. Our waitress was super nice and the vibe was a little upscale but still casual read more

Mi Vida - quesobirria - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I was not impressed with the food. The restaurant itself is very beautiful inside, uniquely decorated and has a great view of the water -- which is especially lovely at sunset. Our server was also extremely lovely, very friendly/happy/excited. Their fish tacos were very good. However, we tried a large variety of their other foods, all of which I found disappointingly bland. I gave it three stars because despite the good service and lovely view, I would expect better food for their price point. read more

Mi Vida - Fiesta de Botanas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

If you are looking for real Mexican food, stay away. Salsa is not spicy. My tacos dorados were not crunchy.

got caught in the horrendous traffic this past saturday night, spent 2 hours trying to navigate the streets of DC! SERENDIPITOUSLY!We found a parking spot across the street from Mi Vida, so with zero expectation we decided to try it! What treat, the food was delicious, the drinks were great and the service was excellent! not bad for a chance encounter, we will be back! read more

I met up with a friend here for dinner and it was amazing! We did the family style dinner and everything was so delicious. Jada was terrific! she was very knowledgeable about the foods and drinks. Everything she recommended was great! We were able to have a really nice time and conversation as it was not incredibly loud. read more

We arrived a bit early for the dinner rush but even still, we had to sit at the bar since we didn't have a reservation. Despite this, we had a fantastic time. The bartender was very attentive and happy to serve, and he was quick in getting us our drinks and taking our orders. We got to watch him and the other bartenders at work which was a fun experience! The entire restaurant was gorgeous; the interior was well decorated and fit the vibe of an upscale, authentic, Latin-cushion restaurant. With this ambiance, we truly felt like we were getting the experience that we paid for. Plus, I cannot rave enough about the food! Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious - and it came out pretty quick! The chicken was so flavorful and soft; the corn tortillas were some of the best that I've ever had; and the plantains were perfectly cooked! read more

Mi Vida - Pollo Brochetas, Plántanos Fritos, and Arroz & Frijoles - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Ambience was great. Servers were great. Food was terrible. We had an appetizer that was only OK, but the entrées were horrible. The huevos rancheros was in edible. read more

Amazing all around!! Great service friendly, attentive! Atmosphere was wonderful and food was amazing! Not expensive!!

Really excellent meal with a funky groovy ambience. We were in town for a few days, staying across the street at the Kimpton. We got the mole enchiladas and the vegetarian enchiladas and both were solid, as was the cornbread and ice cream for dessert (homemade). Service was friendly and prompt from José. Would definitely come back. read more

The place is nice unfortunately Food was average. The drinks were just ok. We ordered a pineapple margarita and we got something that tasted like pineapple and vodka. What really irritated me was the waiters attitude. Not only did he act like we were inconveniencing him by telling him about the drink but we felt rushed the whole experience. Definitely won't be back. read more

I really loved the food and the restaurant's concept. It's a shame that for such a good restaurant, there's a bar serving alcohol until people get intoxicated, and these drunk individuals bother those of us who come to eat. read more

Food was great customer service is amazing everybody is so nice the margaritas are really strong is your I to that read more

Mi Vida - Fiesta app - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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This is my second time back. The food never misses, and the ambiance and decor are great. Service reminds me a bit of European service. Very hands off. We were left to our own devices and weren't really disturbed/interrupted unless necessary. I will be back for sure, especially if they participate in restaurant week. read more

Fantastic restaurant week experience!! The inside is nice and spacious, aesthetically modern/interesting layout/decor. Worth the price of $40 per person for the amount of dinner courses offered. We left stuffed!! Guac was super fresh and loved their corn tortillas. Queso fundido, carne asada, and salmon with sweet potato purée were my absolute favorites. Churros at the end came with yummy dipping sauces and we were so happy with the timing of the courses as well. Our server was very nice esp when we had let her know our parking time (which is tough to find on the street in Penn Quarter) was almost up, she made sure to drop the check off quickly. Will be back again! read more

Dined at this establishment for lunch today - 1st time. It was OUTSTANDING!! Ordered the DC restaurant week lunch sampler. Everyone in our group couldn't stop commenting about how good everything was!! The food was so flavorful and delicious!! Can't wait to return and try more new things! read more

We were recommended this place by my boyfriend's family. I'm usually a bit hesitant, as I'm a huge foodie who appreciates great food and a nice ambiance. I was pleasantly surprised by the flavor combinations offered at this restaurant. We came very hungry, so immediately ordered the guacamole. It was creamy and perfectly balanced. Our server recommended the appetizer with the duck, warning us of its heat. We took his advice but ordered it anyway. He wasn't lying, but the duck was so moist and tender that we weren't bothered by the heat. Well, maybe only a little bit. I opted for the cod as my main, although I was hesitant because I wasn't sure how it would come prepared. It was cooked to perfection, with a slightly crisp crust on the bottom. The acidity of the tomatoes complemented it so well, I savored every bite. Despite being full, we were swayed by the churros. After all, we have a second stomach just for dessert. The churros were covered in cinnamon sugar and paired very well with the raspberry and slightly bitter chocolate sauce. The service overall was very good. Our server was helpful and nice and the food came out relatively quickly, despite the restaurant filling up throughout our meal. The place was nicely decorated, almost transporting you into Disney's somewhat recent film Coco, and the music fit the vibe perfectly. I'm excited to be back the next time I'm in DC. read more

One of my favorite places at the wharf! The upstairs seating area has an incredible view of the wharf and the sunset if you're lucky. The food is a bit on the pricey side but 100% worth the flavor. This is easily one of the most authentic places I've been too and it never disappoints. The servers are also super friendly. Definitely recommend getting a reservation if you can. read more

Visited Mi Vida as a guest at my cousin's birthday lunch. The queso was not good. Tastes like mozzarella cheese was used. The chicken tacos were really good though. I would go back for the chicken taco, but I was not impressed. read more

Ok, I confess I'm addicted to Mi Vida's fish tacos. It started innocently. A friend suggested we go there for lunch. I ordered the tacos. They came. I took a bite - soft, fresh corn taco, crusty, non-gready morsels of fish (cod) that were flaky inside, and an avocado lime sauce that added a piquant touch. What's to dislike? Let me add that they are curiously filling. After eating the 3 tacos that came in the order, I was stuffed, and I didn't even have rice. Fast forward 1 week, and I'm ordering the tacos 3 or 4 times a week. Friends staged an intervention, and I tried to stop. Even tried tacos from other places. No use. These are the best fish tacos I've had outside of Cali. Pulling up Uber Eats to order them again. Pray for me read more

Great atmosphere and service. Simple and Authentic menu, interesting to read the story of the chef/restaurant. Good selection of tequila(flights). Great food,mole and carnitas Good DC find read more

The food and service were great. We were visiting from Florida and enjoyed a delicious dinner with our three daughters. Nacho appetizer, a variety of entrees that we shared and churros for dessert. Still thinking of the delicious tomatillo salsa. read more

Food was delicious and had excellent atmosphere. Our waitress attended us very well. Very pleased with e read more

Mi Vida - Ceviche and beef empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

It was my first time visiting Mi Vida restaurant early in the evening. The restaurant is decorated beautifully with an upper scale ambiance. The service is excellent because every patron is welcomed as soon as they enter the restaurant. It happened to be happy hour. Based on a recommendation from the bar tender, I tried a fabulous red wine and ordered the nachos and rolled tacos. Let me say that I just got too excited because that was enough food for three people! The presentation was great. The taste was excellent. That was close to the best Mexican food I've had, and I'm a critic when it comes to Mexican food. For the happy hour prices, what more can you ask for. I have definitely made this one of my to go spots when in the area. read more

Happy hour last night (Wednesday) was top tier. I had a group of 5 and we sat at a table and were told happy hour was until 6pm only at the bar and you were not allowed to order at the bar and bring it back to the table even though the bar was packed to standing room only. 3 of us went to the bar and the other two stayed at the table. We ordered the Ponche de Lola pitcher and it was pretty good. I also ordered a glass of the Viña Temprana, Garnacha- smooth finish, softer on the tannins and medium bodied. Afterwards, we went back to the table and I ordered the carnitas, side of plantains, and crab empanadas. The food was perfectly seasoned, excellent textures and came out hot on hot plates. Everyone raved about their orders, most of us sampling different items from the menu. The service was prompt and respectful. We had a great time and talked about going back tomorrow. The ambiance had lower lighting, making it a solid vibe for a date spot or a hang out spot with friends. The energy could flow any way. The restrooms were a little weird in how the stalls were set up and too dim of lighting in there, but it was clean. Overall, I would highly recommend and could see this being a local favorite! read more

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My husband gets steak. I ordered pork shank, love the pork shank so much! Definitely will come back!

My wife and I had dinner while in town on a ten day road trip vacationing on the East Coast. We are so glad we picked this place. By far the best food of the trip and some of the best Mexican food we've ever ate. Staff was friendly and always made sure we were being taken care of. All the food was excellent and extremely flavorful. Highly recommend! Will definitely eat here again if in the DC. read more

great food. cute place. friendly staff and delicious savory food. teenage nieces liked everything and that's all it matters read more

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