Went there and not sure what was taking so long but the guy taking orders at the register was molasses and the woman in front of took all day. I started to get upset about it so when the manager walked over finally to take my order since the other guy disappeared he asked me how I was and I told him I wasn't happy. He let me say my peace and never once dropped his customer service level. Kept it super high and super friendly and took care of me as I ate and was just generally a very positive person. Food was good as it usually is. Just really impressed with the customer service even with someone complaining. read more

Really enjoyed our visit here! The food was delicious, portions were generous, and everything had great flavor. I tried the Dos Tacos Combo and really liked it. The house margarita was pretty good too! You order when you arrive, and then they bring the food to your table, which worked out really well. The service was excellent, and we really liked the ambiance--it had a nice, relaxed feel. Plenty of parking. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm in the area! read more

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Food - average, does not stand out Service- very good Very nice accommodations, however need lighting. A dark place. read more

Really enjoyed their tacos and their tortillas are top notch. I always order some extra salsas and they have a nice variety of toppings. My favorite is the chicken taco and the Al pastor is good too although the meat can be a bit dry. I was told they are street tacos but I thought they were much bigger. One was plenty for me. Have only had this delivered so I don't know what the service is like in person. read more

Tried the tacos, they were good .. but they don't shine as bright as the burritos for some reason. $35?? Less than $40 and it was a lot of food for 2.5 ppl! Two taco plate with beans and rice California burrito with carne asada 1 drink Shrimp taco 4/5 Loaded! I got mine with plump, grilled shrimp and it was refreshing with the corn kernels. The seasoning wasn't as good as my fav spot in San Diego, but I'd still get it again. Veggie taco 3.5/5 Lots of diff textures in this one. I enjoyed it for a veggie taco and it was a nice, lighter option. Rice and beans 3/5 These are fine. Nothing about them screams "wow", but they do give a lot for the portion. Rice was cooked and didn't seem too al dente, while refried beans could have more smokiness to them. California burrito 4/5 It's more like a mashed potato carne asada burrito. Which isn't bad, but if my fries are fried, I want them crispy. This is loaded and flavorful, def shareable. Fried pepper they give on the side is very spicy! Horchata 3.5/5 The flavor isn't bad, I like my horchata a little thicker, but it's nice to quell the spice. Service is always friendly! The server forgot our water and so when I asked for cups, I got another refill of horchata on the house. It's a nice spot to sit in, as it is clean and decked out in holiday decor. However, I'll stick with the burritos or try an appetizer next time. read more

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I got the taco Tuesday deal which is 3 tacos for 12.50 and it was a lot of food!! The tacos are big and completely filled me up. 5/5 chicken taco- lots of flavor, not dry and great flavors 3/5 shrimp taco- there was more fried batter around the shrimp than actual shrimp. 3/5 carnitas taco- lots of fat on the meat, not dry at all but just not much flavor. 5/5 grilled pepper- soo yummy and great flavors Salsas- all were really good on the tacos and with chips!!! Definitely made my tacos better with salsa on them. The guys at the front were very welcoming, kind, and had great customer service!! read more

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Great food, great service, great coconut margaritas. The hospitality was fantastic, great atmosphere! read more

Taco Tuesday at Que Vida is a total win Everything tastes fresh and homemade--the homemade horchata is perfectly sweet and refreshing, the homemade yellow corn tortillas are soft with that authentic, just-made flavor, and the cabbage adds the perfect crisp bite to the fish & shrimp taco. Fresh ingredients done really well. Carne adds taco has a hint of melted cheese on the tortilla. Definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to for Taco Tuesday! read more

Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa - Taco Tuesday grilled fish, grilled shrimp and asada - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

BEST Birria Tacos in Newport!!! Here's why: I was in the mood for birria tacos today and I heard this place had some of the best around, so I stopped in and ordered the #9 El Tapatio. It's two birria tacos with braised short rib, Oaxaca cheese, onion and cilantro, served with lime and a bowl of consommé for dipping. First thing, the waiter brought out a complimentary chips and salsa which was a nice surprise. The chips were warm and crispy and they gave me a few different salsas to try. One had a little kick, another one was more smoky and rich. Great way to start! Then the birria tacos came out and they looked incredible. The tortillas were crisp on the outside with that nice golden color from being cooked in the broth, and they were packed with tender short rib and melted Oaxaca cheese. When you dip them into the consommé it just takes everything up another level. The broth is rich and full of flavor and you can see the herbs and seasoning floating in it. Every bite had that crispy tortilla, juicy beef and melted cheese all together. Add a squeeze of lime and it's perfect. If you're a birria taco fan, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'll be back for sure soon! read more

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Best tacos and Mexican food we've ever had! Loved every single bite! We tried a little bit of everything and it was all outstanding. The queso fundio, the chips, salsa, corn platter with the guacamole. We had the taqutios, birria tacos, the chile Reno burrito was outstanding! It was our favorite one and we added shredded beef. All of the cocktails were perfection! The service was excellent! Everyone was so nice! They even surprised us with churro flights because it was my sisters 30th birthday. The whole restaurant was so cute! Loved the overall feel of the entire place and they had outdoor seating too. We sat inside and the table of plenty big for our party of 11. Half kids half adults. It was a magical memorable evening. I would drive from Vegas weekly to devour this! read more

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The best gourmet Taco Tuesday experience...the best in Costa Mesa Congratulations to the entire FHO AND BHO team...always with a 100% attitude! read more

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10/10 Amazing staff working today! Very friendly welcome when we walked in and throughout till we left. There was a female and 2 gentleman working that was constantly checking in on us. The restaurant is very nice and the food was delicious. read more

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A friend introduced me to Que Vida, since she was already familiar with the HB location. Since trying it the first time, I've already been back! It's great for a quick, fast-casual lunch. Food comes out fast and hot, and everything I've tried has been excellent. While the prices might seem a little steep, I thought it was worth it. The burrito I got was around $15, however, it was so big, I got two meals out of it. The meats seem high quality too, so I'm willing to pay a little more. Definitely will be back. As a bonus, I found that you can online order through Uber Eats, and use discounts or credits you might have through the Uber app. read more

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My husband and I doordashed Que Vida for dinner on a Friday night and IT WAS SOO GOOD! We were so surprised! We ended up ordering: an Al Pastor Mulita, a Chicken Quesadilla, and a Cali Asada Burrito. Everything was DELICIOUS! But the star of the show was definitely the Cali Asada Burrito. Definitely one of the better california burritos in the area. We both took a bite of it and went OMG THIS IS GOOD! A must order. We also loved the chips that came with the meal for free. They tasted so fresh and had a wonderful flavor! Truly addictive. And they came with three salsas which were also tasty. Everything was great! If I'm craving good Mexican food, I will definitely order from here again :) read more

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The Que Vida bowl and steak tacos are incredible. Spectacular margaritas. The service is great. Cruz and Valerie know how to make guests feel welcome. I eat here at least once a week. read more

Delicious food and good portions! Friendly staff!! Clean restaurant in nice location. Would recommend and they have happy hour and Taco Tuesday for excellent value. read more

Had a surprise date night here a few weeks ago and it was fantastic. The energy was great in there and the food was fantastic. We can't wait to go back but it will be hard to change up our order since everything was perfect. Queso was hot and flavorful Ceviche was super fresh and tasted great with their chips Mulita was al pastor and had the perfect balance of flavors The price was also excellent read more

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Valerie amazing customer service good attitude they have a delicious burrito, burritos and salad. I would recommend to come here.

Really good and good price. Although very chaotic at times and the college crowd comes in but I do enjoy the food and the surrounding places around it. Would come again read more

Great local taco spot with one of the better Taco Tuesday deals around -- 3 tacos for about $12, with a huge variety of meats and options to choose from. My personal favorites are the shrimp, steak, and Yucatec tacos. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful, and the tacos actually feel unique instead of all tasting the same. They also have really good salsa, which honestly makes a big difference. The flavors pair really well with the tacos and elevate the whole meal. Service was very good, staff was friendly and attentive, and they also have a bar, which gives the place a fun, casual atmosphere to hang out and grab food and drinks. Definitely a spot worth checking out, especially on Taco Tuesday. read more

Nice Lunch Visit To Que Vida Tacos, Located In Costa Mesa!! Relaxed Ambiance!! Friendly Staff!! Great Extensive Menu, Includes All Day Breakfast, Burritos, Tacos, Combo Plates, Salads & More!! Great Beverages, Sodas, Beer, Wine, Margaritas, Specialty Cocktails & Full Service Bar!! Recent Visit, Dined At The Bar Counter, Started With The Chips Salsa Flight & Guacamole, Then Baja Fish & Shrimp Taco Plate Paired With Mandarin Soda!! Great Lunch Visit!! Service Was Attentive & Courteous!! Will Return To Try The Brunch & Happy Hour Menu!! ThankU read more

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First of all, the only reason I exercise in life is because I eat too much chips and salsa. (if there is such a thing as "too much") So, obviously I eat at of amazing Mexican restaurants. I stumbled upon this place a week or so ago, and am already back for more. This place is amazing. Not only is the food excellent, the service is even better. It is so refreshing nowadays to be greeted with a smile and welcomed in as if they truly were happy I was there. The seating is plenty, and overall ambiance perfect. I don't wrote a lot of reviews, but just had to for this place. It deserves more than 5 stars. I wish I lived closer, but it will be my go-to every time I am in the area. read more

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I've been here a few times and each time has been great! For one the staff here have always been super friendly/welcoming! They will be happy to provide you with recommendations and I have had good service everytime. I've had tacos here every time and they have been super delicious. Each time the food came out fast and was super fresh and delicious. I really love their Baja fish taco and the steak taco La Norteña. I feel like their tacos are better and more affordable than some more expensive restaurants. I haven't tried any of their other items but I am sure they're just as delicious! read more

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Such a great lunch spot! We just had lunch at Que Vida and it was such a pleasant experience. I ordered two asada tacos, and they were incredible. The tortillas were handmade, with cheese melted on before the asada, toppings, and salsa were added. My coworker ordered the two-item combo with an asada taco and chicken enchiladas. You get free chips and salsa with your meal, and not just one salsa but three delicious ones. All three were amazing. The food was incredible, and the vibes were even better. The two ladies who helped us order were so sweet and friendly. We ended up chatting about matcha, and they gave us a few menu recommendations to try. I wish I had gotten their names because they made our experience so enjoyable. The restaurant also has free Wi-Fi, which was helpful since we had to get some work done while we ate. read more

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The best Mexican food I've had in a long time. The rice and beans are perfect! The grilled fish tacos are perfect! Definitely an instant fave. read more

Came here for brunch. The breakfast burrito was delicious minus the creama, can't have it. Anthony was great about recommending me items. Also they have a good happy hour from what he explained. Nice chill vibe and going to make it a regular place to stop by. read more

Saw the high rating on Yelp and figured I'd give Que Vida Tacos a try. Most of their tacos are $5-$5.75 each - kind of pricey for a street taco, so I had high expectations. I ordered the Dos Tacos Combo, which came with rice and beans. I love al pastor but the meat was quite dry. At least it was much better than the shrimp taco. I chose to have the shrimps grilled instead of fried and all I could taste was the grill. I could not taste the shrimp at all. Plus there were only two tiny shrimps in the taco, along with a generous dollop of chipotle crema. Extremely disappointing. My husband got the La Playa burrito with shrimp and fish. Unfortunately the batter on both was thick and made for an unsatisfying experience. The only reason I gave three stars is because service was good. There are better options for Mexican out there for less money. read more

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I've been coming to this Que Vida location for almost 2 years now and the customer service is always outstanding!! Literally every single employee is so nice, attentive and wants to make sure you leave with a smile. Truly, no other service compares to them!! They are the heart of this place. The food is always soooo yummy and stays consistent!! I can always expect my order to be exactly what it is with no changes. The ambiance is very nice, you can tell the owners care about the vibe but still want it to be casual. IF anyone has a bad experience here...they are the problem :) read more

Food and service are great! Free refills on the chips and salsa! I had the chicken tacos, bomb! Back in December we ordered some catering from this location and everyone loved the food, finally got to come back and try it out again! read more

The tacos were excellent! My favorites were the carnitas and the asada. My husband ordered the salmon salad, which was also good but pretty pricey. They did give a generous portion of salmon though. He said he would have preferred the salad with the asada, but we both agreed that the cilantro lime salad dressing was quite delicious. read more

Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa - #3 Al Pastor Taco and #2 Carnitas Taco - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Super good! Anthony was very friendly and made our first time here a great experience, recommending his favorites, offering chips and salsa and aqua Fresca to try! The Cali asada and birria quesadilla were both tasty. We will definitely be back soon! read more

Bought a burrito to this place today and it was so greas, nasty and no meat. I took a little bite and made me so sick to my stomach I don't recommend this place to anyone and not worth it paying $15.00 dollars for a burrito. read more

Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa - The burrito that I bought from Que Vida Tacos- Costa Mesa, CA - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Que Vida Tacos is a small Mexican restaurant with locations in Huntington Beach, Yorba Linda, and this one in Costa Mesa. There is plenty of parking in the plaza. When you arrive, you can order at the counter and they'll bring the food to your table or you can sit at the bar counter for full service. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. They have a happy hour (Monday through Friday 3pm-6pm) which includes $8 margaritas and other discounted foods. #1 LA NORTEÑA ($5.75) - this was the carne asada taco and it was flavorful. Out of the tacos we ordered this was our favorite. #2 TARASCANS ($5.50) - this was the carnitas and there was a good portion of it. Unfortunately out of the tacos we ordered this was our least favorite. #3 LA CAPITAL ($5.50) - this was the al pastor and this was pretty standard. #5 BAJA CALIFORNIA ($5.75) - this was the fish taco and I liked the crispy exterior. This was good but I liked the #1 more. CALI ASADA BURRITO ($13.95) - we were able to split the burrito in half and they came out in two separately wrapped halves. The flavor was good but we thought it was too small, especially for the price. 3.5/5 For drinks we ordered the que caliente ($9.50) and the que tropical ($11.50). The caliente was spicy but not too much, and the tropical was sweet from the pineapple. Getting these two drinks were a good contrast with each other and we really liked both. As we looked through the menu there were a lot of other dishes we wanted to try. Their happy hour also has really good deals which means we'll have to come back another time. read more

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I got the bowl and my fiancé got the Birria. The staff was super helpful in making decisions. Birria tacos had a hearty amount of meat and was so juicy! I got the sauce on the side for the bowl and it was still overly saucy but I am a saucy gal. Would recommend anyone else get the corn elote on the side if you do not like a lot of sauce. Would for sure come back. read more

Small little Mexican food spot located in a strip mall on 17th street. Easy to find and plenty of parking. The staff was extremely friendly too! I saw they had great reviews, but I was still pleasantly surprised by how tasty their food! I ordered their #9 "El Tapatio" Birria tacos (comes with 2 tacos and consomé dip) and really enjoyed the delicious flavor of the tender meat...and it wasn't salty like most birria I've tried at other establishments. We also tried the house margarita and Agua Fresca margarita. Both were very good, perfect amount of tequila, and priced really well ($10-$11). read more

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I kept hearing people rant and rave about Que Vida in HB so thought I'd check out their newest location in Costa Mesa. Service was friend and helpful and the spot is spacious and cute. My hubby and I both got the dos tacos plates and the berries tacos. The shrimp taco was decent, not a huge fan of the asada because I prefer my meat cut smaller. My husband got a fish and asada and said his were just OK - not worth the price. The rice and beans came out cold...like too cold to enjoy. They serve a roasted pepper on their plates that's seasoned and delicious - one of the things i liked best. The birria tacos were definitely the standout. They were super delicious and big. All in all, I might come back for a Taco Tuesday or happy hour but not somewhere that I'll be aching to go back to soon. read more

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I ordered the breakfast burrito sub Asada for the chorizo. It had barely any egg, was loaded with potato and there were 3 chunks of steak that were pure fat or gristle that I legally had to spit out. I won't be going back. Also, apparently someone had called out so maybe they're were short handed, but the people in front of me gave up and left after standing for a while waiting to be acknowledged. read more

Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa - Carne asada was pure fat and gristle. - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excellent tacos and quesadillas. Their chip and guacamole is very tasty. Service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommend this place. It's my new go to! read more

The ambience in this restaurant is very welcoming, their staff is always incredibly friendly which is among the reasons, besides their authentic food, that I continue to return here. I recommend them to everyone, absolutely worth the try. read more

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great atmosphere, yummy food and amazing service. will definitely be making this place a regular spot when we visit newport again.