Stopped here on a whim for lunch on Saturday. It was a rainy day on the wharf, so we sat inside but luckily the second floor windows provided a beautiful view. Another beautiful view? The food!! All of the dishes were fresh and tasty. The portions run on the smaller side, which was great for us looking for a light lunch. However, you can pair those lighter portions with the incredibly yummy chips and fill right up! Andddd the guacamole... tied it all together! read more

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Writing this during quarantine since I miss it so bad. This is one of my favorite places on the weekend. The view is amazing, the mango margaritas are phenomenal, and the service is great. Try the quest fundido, and definitely have the guacamole!! read more

The only reason I am giving this place a 4 instead of 5 stars is because they cannot control their salt amount in their foods. Everything was on point, flavor wise, but every dish I had was overly salted, to the point that my gf even agreed with me (and she's a salt lover). What we had, and recommend are the following: 1. Ceviche de Tiritas (Hamachi, Jalapeño, Red Onion, Toasted Coconut ) it was BOMB BOMB BOMB. From now on that is exactly how I will be cutting my fish when I make ceviche. 2. Esquites (Roasted Corn, Chile De Árbol Mayo, Cotija ) so good but too salty. 3. Sopa Del Dia (soup with chicken taquitos, spicy broth & crema) too delicious! One of a kind. Exciting and interesting to eat. I asked for extra crema on the side to add a bit more body to it. I will be having this every time I get to go back. Last but not least, the only dish that I was actually disappointed with was their "special for the day" which was Shrimp and Creamy Crab Cake Taco. The crab was not creamy at all, it was mainly just pulled apart, the taco felt very dry specially since it did not come with any sort of crema or dressing for the top and out of ALL the dishes that were super salty, this one missed the salt part completely! :) go figure! -- it was super bland. So sad, I had to return it and get ANOTHER Sopa Del Dia that was clearly delicious. Enjoy! read more

Muy pero muy mal la atención desde que entras la hosted mala cara y sin ganas de trabajar

A beautiful space with great food. The guac was delicious and I liked the enchiladas rancherias, though it was a little cold. The La Frozen margarita was also very good, not too sweet. The staff were a little aloof, but all in all, a good experience. read more

The food was meh and very underwhelming for how expensive it was. The service was slow and Chipotle has better carnitas. Overall it was kind of flavorless and pretty disappointing. read more

The food was very good. Ordered the chicken enchilada with beans and rice. The enchilada was flavorful with just the right amount of spicy heat. Rice had a fresh lime hint and really fluffy. The cornbread was EXCELLENT! Atmosphere was nice, fresh and clean during a weekday lunch. My only criticism was reading of the rule book including a 2hr limit in an near empty restaurant. No real explanation as to why they have these rules. Recommend they post a sign and loosely enforce based on capacity or excessive abuse. read more

In town for a concert at the Anthem on the Wharf. This place was a recommendation so we made sure to get there early on a busy concert night to get a table. We started with the quest fundido, served with warm tortillas instead of chips. Delicious! I ordered the empanadas (an appetizer) for the main course. They were very spicy (it may have been the salsa that came with it) but very very good. We ordered the churros for dessert and finished the meal decadently. I hope I can return another time to this chic and divine modern Mexican restaurant! read more

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Listen, y'all. The drinks were delicious (I got a mezcal drink that came in a skull-shaped glass), the food was superb (I'll dream about the scallops and shrimp tonight), the atmosphere was vibrant and inviting, and the service was stellar (ask for Orlando!). Overall, we had a fabulous time. It was too pricey to be a regular dinner spot, but this is going on our Treat Ya Self 2018 list for sure. We'll be back VERY soon. read more

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

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We've lived in DC for four years and never had food as good as this. The food is so fresh, perfectly seasoned, and amazingly balanced. I had the Callos y Camarones a La Placha. Oh. My. God. The drinks? Try La Frozen and Ponche de Lola. Whenever we have people visit us from other places in county, we will bring them here. Kenneth, our server, rounded out our entire experience. To say we'll be back is an understatement. read more

We were really excited to take our 2 boys to the Wharf for dinner before they both leave for college in a few weeks. We also invited my husband's brother. Oh, and did I mention we were celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary? For days, we researched restaurants that had a view of the Potomac and decided on Mi Vida. I called and made a reservation, asking to sit on the terrace overlooking the water or if that was not possible, to have a table inside with a view of the water. When we arrived at the restaurant, 15 minutes early, the host excitedly told me that they were waiting for us but then got a perplexed look on his face when he looked up the reservation. He called someone else over and then excused himself and ran upstairs. We were asked to wait to the side and about 5 minutes later, the host comes down the stairs saying "Whew". We should have walked out then. We were then escorted up the stairs, towards the terrace, then past the terrace, past empty tables overlooking the Potomac, and to a table next shoved against the wall, next to the bathrooms. It was loud, busy, and uncomfortable. We couldn't hear one another without shouting, The waiter then had an attitude with us the whole time, the food was so so, and my son's side dish didn't come out until we were almost finished eating. I left dissatisfied, irritated, and with a major headache. Won't be going back and will make sure that none of my friends, coworkers, or family does either. read more

We had a pleasant enough brunch dining experience. I had the Guaffle (waffle with guava) my friend had the breakfast burrito. They both tasted pretty good, although I think the waffle could've used some more syrup or berries as it was a little dry. My orange juice was obviously fresh squeezed and super yummy and my friend had a guava based mixed drink that was also delicious. The ambience/ view of the wharf is really nice. The wait staff were attentive except when he gave us the wrong bill, good thing I looked at it or we would've paid an extra $30. I think if the food were a tad more interesting it would be a five star experience, but all in all a pretty good brunch spot with moderate pricing. read more

Mi vida had been on my list for a while, so I brought my girlfriends here for a farewell dinner on a Friday night. This restaurant is located at the Wharf so it goes without saying, a reservation does come in handy. Our dinner was planned last minute so we walked in without reservations and were informed the wait time was ~ 30 mins. Given every other eating establishment was packed to capacity, we decided to just walk around to kill time, and we were seated in around 25 mins. The restaurant itself is beautiful and from where we were seated, I could tell the views were stunning during the day. If you do happen to come during the day, seating upstairs is definitely worth it. We ordered nachos as an appetizer and they were pretty good, nothing out of the ordinary. Entree wise, my friends got the enchiladas suizas, macarrones con queso and costillas norteñas, while I ordered the carne tacos since I wasn't feeling particularly hungry. The food was delicious- I particularly liked the cornbread that came along with the costilla norteñas. While the food was tasty, my friends initial order of the enchiladas was insanely salty and had to be sent back. I also couldn't help but notice that the guacamole that came along with the costillas norteñas had a heavy salt addition to it and so did the macaroni and cheese dish. Not sure what was going on in terms of the salt, but this definitely overshadowed the quality of the food. In terms of drinks, we each tried something off the menu and were pleased with our choices. The mi viejo was like a tequila version of an old fashioned, thr piñada was similar to a piña colada and the ponche de lola, which I tried, was on the lighter and refreshing side. Our server was kind and friendly, although there were times it was hard to locate her and get her attention. Overall, I would come back here, perhaps for lunch or happy hour to enjoy the views! read more

First off, the cornbread was extremely good. The best part of the meal for me. The tacos I got were okay, wouldn't get them again, but they were decent. Would come back and try other things! read more

Wow. Just wow. The food is simply AMAZING-you must order the Salmon en Salsa de Pina...oh, the flavors, the textures...I have to say that may very well be the best meal I've had in my lifetime. Besides the great food & atmosphere, the customer service was INCREDIBLE! My waitress Denise was the best. The manager Michael came out and greeted me. They both provided me with complimentary ice cream (due to a wonderful conversation I had with the waitress). I was treated like royalty. Next time I'm back in D.C., this will be first on my list for dinner. OUTSTANDING. read more

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Menu says $42/meal per table but got charged $42/person. Waiter didn't inform us on purpose. EDIT: We were a group of 4 (2 couples) the expectation was $42 per meal for a couple (i.e $21/person). On the printed version, it doesn't say $42/person. Anyhow, we already paid for it but you should make the pricing very clear for your future customers. read more

A bit pricey, had Carne Asada. It was different from other Mexican restaurants. Carne Asada came with a super Spicy sauce. Meat was tender. The service was excellent. read more

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

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The food and drinks here are great. There are plenty of Mexican restaurants in DC, but Mi Vida's decor and vibe really stands out. I came here for dinner and had to wait a bit even though we had reservations. It was fine, we made our way over to the bar and had a drink during our short wait. I love the rice and black beans here and I really liked the salmon...A LOT. The tres leches cake was also delicious. read more

I may have FINALLY found my favorite Mexican spot in DC. Best nachos in DC EVERRR!!! read more

First time visiting DC for me! My partner and I spent a good amount of time at the bar upstairs with bartender Kayla. Great drinks, great food, great atmosphere. Would def recommend. read more

Go! Just go. You won't be disappointed. Get the De La Casa. Happy hour is a REAL happy hour. Decor is lovely as well as the staff. Will be my goto spot after work! read more

Mi Vida - HH chips/salsa, oyster shooters, de la casa margarita - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Went right in when we arrived at our reservation time. They have heaters and partially covered outside. Food was delicious. Service was great. Social distancing was great. We had the carne asada and salmon which were both delicious. Recommend getting a side dish with the carne asada though, I got the rice. The guacamole is a must and the warm spiked drink was also delish. Definitely recommend. read more

Everything about Mi Vida was impeccable. From the atmosphere, to the food/drinks and service, I was very impressed. We were staying at Wharf District for a few days and was very happy that we came across this gem (we went twice in the very short amount of time we were there - that's how amazing it is). I would highly recommend starting with the crab/shrimp empanadas - they are to die for! Carne tacos, enchiladas, and plantains with crema were some of the dishes we tried and of course very delicious! read more

This place has great food. The ambiance was chill and the food was awesome. I highly recommend the carne asada. Edwin was very polite and prompt. As a business owner, I understand the importance of exceptional customer service and Edwin, our waiter, delivered above and beyond. Thank you read more

So first time here.. birthday celebration. Made a request for the second floor patio, and while there was no guarantee- Michelle made it happen. Our server David was the absolute best- knowledgeable with a great personality. The food was awesome and drinks were awesome, thanks to David's recommendations. We had the salmon and beef tacos. Will definitely be back, requesting to be seated in David's section ( if possible). Thanks to my girls and Mi Vida, my birthday celebration was awesome. read more

Coming from California and living in a Mexican household for two years, I can certainly say that Mi Vida is selling deceiving and overpriced Mexican food. I ordered the duck and guacamole. I was so excited to devour the duck. Sadly, I found a large bone (roughly 4 inches long) right in the flesh. When I told the waitress about it, she ran off saying that she'll get the manager. When the manager eventually came out, he barely made eye contact with me and felt as though he was shitting bricks (super scared and was making excuses about the meat that "comes off the bone"). Now the guac. I was catfished by Mi Vida's high reviews and elegant website to purchase the guac. I love guac so much. I was so disappointed by Mi Vida's tiny, flavourless serving of guac that I literally made my own guac that night. There was no spice. It was just avocado. My Mexican host mum should be hired at this place to serve some real authentic guacamole. Although a lovely view and sexy bathroom, I would certainly recommend going somewhere else for Mexican food. Even the guac at chipotle is better! read more

The guacamole was out of this world!!! The dining outside made it real!!! I want to go back to try some other entrees

Very disappointing, Will certainly will not be coming back to this place, very rude staff and rude manager. The bar staff were very rude to a friend of mine and with that reason I did not leave a tip at all. I come to find out that these scammers later added tip on my tab. My bill was 53 dollars but my credit card charge was later changed to 63. I am one to always tip but I really could not given how they treated my friend. I will be disputing this charge with my credit card company, and I also will never be coming back. read more

I want to start by saying that I love the location! Came here with my friends on a Friday at around 5pm, and the wait time was about 45min. We came here for restaurant week, and the food was really good but nothing new. I've had food like this before at cheaper restaurants. I have to say that my server did an outstanding job, but the host was not very welcoming. And that's the reason why I'm giving it 4 stars. Other than that, I do think everyone should give this place a try and see for themselves read more

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Good upscale Mexican restuarant. The guacamole was the highlight of the menu and was one of the better tableside guacamoles I've ever had. The options are pretty diverse when it comes to tacos and seafood platters. Everything was a bit on the pricier side but that's pretty standard for the area it's in. Definitely try to the sangria as well! read more

I was so underwhelmed, I had to write a review... The building and decor are beautiful. When it warms up, the patio and upstairs bar will be a great places to grab a drink. Which, the drinks were really great! Cielo rojo and la frozen were probably our favorites - we also had pinada and la mandarina which were also pretty good. As for the food...ehhh. I feel really bad for the people who think this food is out of this world. The guac was meh. Queso fundido, meh. Sopa de taco was wayyy too salty. No other flavors came through. Snapper ceviche was also way over-salted and it was really tough by the time it got to the table meaning it had probably been sitting or even pre-made. What a sad thing to do to a ceviche! We also got the street corn which was also, sadly, meh. To top that off the service was not great. Our server was nice and actually apologized later for it getting so busy (weeknight dinner time), but that means we still ended up with inattentive service. They also ended up mixing up our card to authorize it for another bill rather than our own. Waiting to see on our end if it ends up fine. The churros were really good. So maybe just come in for dessert and drinks. read more

On a busy Saturday night, we were greeted by several friendly hosts & hostesses. It was a beautiful restaurant and there were beautiful people working there too. We loved the guacamole! I loved the added kick of spice from jalapeños. The enchiladas were good, but they are spicy. I deducted one star, because I felt the portion sizes were small for the price point. read more

By far one of the best Mexican restaurants in DC! The location is beautiful sitting right on the river. The atmosphere is laid back. My favorite libation, Ponche de Lola is a crowd favorite. I order the chicken enchiladas & side of cornbread. The cornbread is so moist & sweet. This place is a must! read more

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The food was okay. Tacos were pretty dry and for a Mexican restaurant, it should be improved. I do enjoyed the king salmon and hanger steak. read more

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

The place cut me off on drink. Good for them. Happy hours is pricey but it all good. It is the wharf

Javan this is for you. This place is freaking phenomenal. Wait staff is lovely and so polite and just the best. Beautiful view. Margaritas are the best I've ever had!!!! So strong and fresh fruit. Best food freaking ever and I'm from California!!! Dessert was also phenomenal. Highly recommend read more

Beautiful restaurant on the wharf. Authentic Mexican food which was a bit different for my liking. Salsa was very spicy, beans and rice were good but thick and dry Chicken Taco had an strange after taste. Could have been the seasoning but it did not taste like chicken. I wouldn't visit again but would recommend others try it at least once. The place is busy and very loud. read more

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Service was not good, they took a long time to come to our table and greet us. The house margarita was horrible, it was watered-down. I asked to change it for Ponche Lola, which tasted like a Strawberry Mojito. It was refreshing and way better than the margarita. The churros were good, but I've had better. The server recommended to add their vanilla ice cream which is made at their location and they add orange zest. That was actually better than the churros. It tasted like a light creamsicle. However, I have to say that the Carne Asada was great. And the queso fundido was delicious as well. read more

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We had an extremely short wait on a Saturday evening. The food came out quick and it was delicious. Nice view of the water as well. read more

Mi Vida - Carne tacos and Chips y Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Where to start? 1) our party of 8 was seated outside in two tables of completely different heights they had pushed together--when we asked whether we could get tables of the same height, they told us it was not possible and we were lucky to get accommodations for our large party at all (we had made 11am reservations a month prior and showed up promptly when the restaurant opened and no one else was seated outside). 2) We had two small children and when we asked for extra napkins were told we already had enough napkins. I insisted on some and was given 6 cocktail napkins, which we used literally two minutes later when our child spilled milk on himself. We were not given additional napkins, despite our waiter seeing this unfold. 3) My aunt has dietary restrictions and asked for a plain chicken quesadilla (there was one on the kids menu, which we ordered for our child, but we did not see one on the regular menu). The waiter said they did not make quesadillas for adults and that she could not order from the kids menu since she was not under 12. Yes, I know that the kids menu is supposed to be for kids, but she was trying to find an adults version (which we would be happy to pay for) and did not have any luck. She was so shocked that she declined to order at all, to which the waiter gave a loud sigh and said "thanks." The waiter's behavior was comically rude and so unwilling to accommodate dietary restrictions, I was mortified. My aunt had come to visit from out of town and we only had one meal to spend with her--this ruined our morning. My husband concluded that because Mi Vida (like most places) automatically adds a 20% gratuity to large parties, the waiter felt like he had no tip to work for so he could care less about the level of customer service. That's a shame because if the service was up to par, we would have definitely reflected that in an added tip (and order more food and drinks!) read more