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    Que Vida Tacos Huntington Beach

    4.6 (724 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Tacos
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Happy hour specials

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    Diane R.

    I have been hearing great things about Que Vida for a while and decided since I was in the area to give it a try. The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was light, airy and open. There was a friendly hostess behind the counter by the name of Jessica, who was quite helpful, especially since it was my first time in the restaurant. I told her I was a vegan and didn't notice many choices on the menu. She then directed me to the items that they did have and she told me that they would be more than happy to remove dairy items and make substitutions as needed if that's what I wanted. For my first go around I just tried the salsa flight, the birria sauce, refried beans and red rice. All of the food I ordered was delicious. I plan to go back with my family so that they can try it as well. They are meat eaters, and I'm pretty sure that they will be able to really enjoy what they serve here. Overall, it was a good experience and I do plan to return.

    One fantastic, shredded chicken  taco what's not to love? Don't forget the Corona and you can order and pay at the table.
    Lydia S.

    You can sit inside outside, covered patio or outside open air very nice Probably the most diverse taco selection I think I've ever seen (and I'm Mexican! ) Alberto was a fantastic server. A nice casual experience and a great plus for the Albertsons' Center. ¡Gracias!

    Strawberry Margarita
    Dan L.

    Great food! The quality is very good. Dine in if you can, much better to eat this food right out of the kitchen. There are many items in the menu we like but lately we've been getting the fajitas and sharing. It's enough for two people. Great place for a quality quick lunch with a margarita. The people are always nice and ours a comfortable setting. It's a regular stop for us.

    #2 Carnitas Taco
    Cat F.

    I just discovered this restaurant with my family, and it's a real gem! The food is so authentic Mexican. I've been to tons of fancy restaurants and local Mexican spots, but this one is definitely my favorite. I was so impressed with this little place and found out they have other locations nearby. The food was amazing--from the salsa sauces to the tortilla chips, tacos, and desserts. The margarita was delicious and tasty. Everyone was so nice and friendly especially Jessica. They have great happy hour but the bar is small, only about 7 chairs. Good outdoor and good view of the shopping center. Definitely my spot for authentic Mexican.

    two taco combo plate beef and  chicken
    Kellie N.

    Great way to sit back and enjoy a weekend brunch. Finally went to Que vida to check out the brunch. The gentleman that took our order was very friendly and I told him I couldn't decide between trying the Huevos Rancheros or the breakfast tacos. He suggested the breakfast tacos as they can do two types of meat not just bacon. I opted for the breakfast tacos and ordered one bacon and one chorizo as recommended. Both were amazing had great flavor. Enjoying them as they came no sauce was necessary unless you like heat. The salsa on the side is a little hot so be warned to those who are sensitive. The chorizo was so delicious and love that they make it there in house so it is not a greasy mess as you would expect from standard chorizo. These breakfast tacos are anything but standard. Loved both of them. The breakfast potatoes served on the side were absolutely delicious. Reminded me of fajitas the way they are served with pico de gallo and small slices of bell peppers. Yum. Next time maybe I'll try the huevos or chilaquiles? I believe the chilaquiles are made with the same choose either green or red, enchilada sauce that is to die for.

    Irene C.

    Delicious tacos! We enjoyed the dog friendly outdoor patio. Also loved that we could order from a QR code right at our table. The tacos were all delicious! Particularly loved the fish taco, shrimp taco, and birria tacos. The rice and beans were tasty too!

    Chantal C.

    Bright, fresh, and welcoming--first thing you see is the big ¡BIENVENIDOS! counter with aguas frescas in giant glass jars and staff who greet you like family. The salsa bar is --green salsa (my fave), pickled onions, radish, cucumber, cilantro--plus warm salted chips and handmade tortillas. I had the Que Vida Burrito with chicken (tender grilled white breast, big juicy cubes) and customized it--no cheese, added cabbage + guacamole. So filling, fresh, and flavorful. My girlfriend's chicken + steak tacos were just as good, especially loaded up with salsa bar toppings. Dog-friendly patio, great service, and authentic vibes. Oh--and they serve fresh churros. I didn't cave this time (trying to be good), but when I saw someone order them, they looked dangerously delicious. Next time for sure.

    Julia J.

    Tuesday taco follows the yelp's We stop by here try today. We shared the taco plate and delicious El grande wet burritos . Their sauce was good tasted , serviced was great & very welcome here. Enjoyed our dinner and will be back to try again

    #5 Baja Fish Taco (left) #6 Shrimp Taco (right, topped with mango pico de gallo)
    Cecilia F.

    Have lived in a HB for about 8 years and finally got the chance to try this place out and they are amazing! Stopped by to eat some fish & shrimp tacos, they were AMAZING! Manager along with staff are all great, they were always checking in to see if we needed anything which made us feel very welcomed. Definitely will be coming back.

    Edwin is amazing. So sweet, efficient & friendly. Food is amazing. Ambiance is pleasant and the restaurant is extremely clean. They have really good happy hour menu

    taco de pollo ($5.50) + taco de asada ($5.75)
    Trung N.

    3.5 stars Honestly, I chose this place purely based on vibes - I wanted to eat tacos on a patio because the weather was weathering. We started off with the chips and salsa flight ($5.50), but then got upsold to adding guacamole and chips ($8.50) with our order. The chips & salsa is plenty if you're looking for a nice way to appease your hunger while you wait for your food. One order comes with handmade corn tortillas and 3 different types of salsa: salsa norteña, chile de arbol + salsa verde. The guacamole was fine, but you definitely don't need it if you're not feeling both. I shared a few tacos - my favorite being the La Norteña - taco de asada ($5.75). This comes topped with USDA prime skirt steak, Oaxaca cheese, avocado spread, onion & cilantro and chile de arbol salsa. The asada was delicious. It was tender and flavorful. It looked and acted like glow-up of your favorite asada street taco. The other tacos we shared - La Capital ($5.50 - al pastor) and Coahuila ($5.50 - chicken) - were fine fancy tacos. Actually the pollo was not for me. It came topped with wood fire chicken, Oaxaca cheese, roasted corn esquites + radish. I love roasted corn esquites, but I don't love roasted corn esquites in my taco. It makes the taco a little mushy and a little too corny. I can get on board with some of the flavor combinations here, but there are others that I'm meh about. Big take away? Que Vida Tacos offers generously portioned Americanized-ish tacos at very reasonable prices.

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    Bethany H.

    We love Que Vida! They always accommodate our large group and have the best service and freshest ingredients. This was my first time having the pasole but I've been to Que Vida at least 50 times. We rave to our friends all of the time. Birria tacos are also next level. You have to try it here. Even if it's just a business lunch.

    Wet BREAKFAST BURRITO
    Megan O.

    My family and I came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. I ordered a wet breakfast burrito, my husband ordered the breakfast burrito, mom ordered tacos, and dad ordered a burrito. The included chips and salsa were great. The tortilla chips were thick, salty, and crispy. My wet breakfast burrito was very tasty. The sauce on top was a light red sauce, which was tasty. I personally prefer a darker red sauce, but I still loved the burrito and would absolutely order it again! My mom loved her tacos, dad and husband loved their burritos. Honestly, I would go back everyday if I could. The food was tasty, the service was excellent, and inside was beautiful and clean. I am already craving another burrito!

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    Is there table service for food and drinks or only additional drinks once you have ordered food?

    Hi there, Just additional drinks and things like Churros or to go orders. We don’t want our guests… Read more

    Do ou offer keto alternatives?

    Yes we do! We can make all our Tacos “Keto” style with a cheese tortilla. Birria Tacos Keto style…Delicious!!! We also have many other options that are Keto Friendly as well.

    Do you have taco Tuesday?

    Hi there, Yes we do offer Taco Tuesday. 3:30-9:30pm… Read more

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    Hi there , Yes we do have gluten-free options. We actually have quite a few available.

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