The best carnitas ever. The margarita was mostly ice in a large martini glass. Could hardly taste the tequila

A little bit of everything.... Dinner and drinks with the wife on September 19th Promptly greeted and seated indoor. First off, staff super friendly and attentive. Served the traditional "complimentary" chips and salsa which were good. I ordered the large 22 oz draft Bud Light (not sure it actually holds that much) and a little shocked it was $11 very over priced in my opinion . Wife had the speciality Skinny Margarita for $15.50 she enjoyed it. I had a second beer (not knowing the cost lol). Wife had the Hibiscus Margarita. $15.50 which she also enjoyed. Dinner- Wife had the Grilled Chicken Fajita Quesadilla (generous portion). She liked it and had plenty of leftovers for lunch the next day. I had the Fajitas Vida-it was a lot of food. with 3 tiny flour tortillas (could easily double). Decent taste, don't think I would get it again though. Everything was mixed together in sauce, which I thought was a little odd, but nice presentation. They may want to consider closing off the open space from the outdoor sitting and the bar. It's a smaller restaurant and with the big opening it allows for bugs to fly in. Had to shew off a few flies several times and I noticed the customers next to us doing the same.. Definitely coming from outside, the restaurant appears very clean! read more

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Best Guacamole I've ever had. I'm from San Diego and I can't believe how authentic this food was. Excellent service!! Hibiscus Margarita is a must!!! read more

Vida At The Lake - Jalapeño and Hibiscus Margarita with fresh guacamole and warm tortilla chips - Mexican Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Two of us went for lunch and a few drinks and will not go back. Nice greeting and promptly seated. By the time he took our order it was a few minutes past 2:00 and the waiter would not let us order off the lunch menu. Ok not a big deal but was disappointed since we had already picked our dishes from it. We ordered a beer and a House Margarita on the rocks. The margarita was this lime sour mix out of a gallon jug and asked what kind of Tequila he used, and he mentioned a brand I never heard of, so I asked him to show me the bottle, and he pulled out Jose Cuervo Gold and said it was just like it. He never showed me it because I think it was a premix, it was very sour, no tequila taste. The glass it came in was nice, that was about it. Our meals were ok but at this point we were so hungry we ate them. Too bad, the place is cozy and has more potential. read more

We stopped by for dinner on Thursday before m Memorial Day weekend and we were pleased it wasn't too crowded. They were celebrating their one-year anniversary in this downtown Meredith location. What a great addition to the local eating establishments this place has been. Lots of drink choices and several drink specials including the house margarita, which we enjoyed. The food here is excellent with large portions, fresh ingredients, and a nice variety of apps and main courses to consider. The service is friendly and prompt. Expect to wait a bit on the weekend in the summer. Highly recommended! read more

Vida At The Lake - Mexican Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Good food, good service. Busy and loud, so not great for conversation while dining. Enjoyed my margarita, too

Worse Mexican Food Ever. Food cold, service terrible, spend the money and time and go out to Bristol to Cieletos

Highly recommend, will be back! SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Nice & clean restaurant with comfortable ambiance! My husband and I sat at the bar & were immediately greeted, and given complimentary chips and salsa, both of which were very good. Staff was phenomenal, friendly, accommodating and interested in answering any questions. Restroom was clean, yay!!! we also got there early so we scored with on street parking! DRINKS: Skinny margarita & Long Island iced tea were very good and made the way that we had requested (not sweet). ***** home, made strawberry, blackberry and mango purée, which is unheard of exclamation, strawberry and blackberry. Both tasted phenomenal, we even mixed them together! Suggest a berry margarita combining strawberry, blackberry, and maybe raspberries esp in summer! FOOD: really good homemade house, soup & steak fajitas. Guacamole was very good. Refried beans were phenomenal, probably the best I've ever had with unique taste. Rice was also good & unique. SO WHY 4 STARS...suggest: -more diverse menu i.e. sampler/combo appetizer plate, adult menu burger, crispy chicken wings vs pic on menu smothered in sauce -combo app plate/platter -burger on adult menu -fajita for two with option of combo protein. -margarita salt instead of table salt -Option for salsa/picante, guacamole, and sour cream for fajitas & all meals available and noted on menu -Barstools could be sturdier & more comfortable. read more

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This is a new restaurant from a small family owned group of restaurants in the White Mountains. So new in fact that when we came for dinner they were still hanging decor up on the wall and there were several Frida Kahlo portraits that lined the hallway to the bathroom waiting to be hung. The decor of the place is lovely and located in the historic core of Meredith. I can't stress how great the food is here. I usually think refried beans are a throwaway and don't eat much of them. Their refried beans are the best I've ever tasted and I could eat my them on their own. Beautifully seasoned. But everything I had was great. They brought us generous bowls of chips before the meal. We ordered the nachos which was huge and the chicken on it was yummy. I had the Camarones Tapatios and it was great but the beans and rice really took it over the top for me. The waitstaff were all really friendly and wonderful. Our waitress's English was a little limited but she was so friendly and everyone else spoke hood English. If you take your leftovers to go, just note that they charge a little bit for the take out containers. Also, if you pay in cash, the cash price is a few dollars less since they pass their credit card fee savings onto you. You won't be disappointed if you come here! read more

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Traveling from DFW. Our plane was 2 hours late. Our rental car area, unlabeled at the Manchester, was closed and we had to use the neighboring booth. Our online reservation....lost. Rather than a nice comfortable 6pm arrival we rolled in at 9:43. On the road for 11 hours and no food potentially. They were scheduled to close in 17 minutes but happily seated us. Coming to NH from TX the last thing we wanted was Mexican food. It would be like going from NH to TX and having lobster as your first meal. Our server was kind and wonderful. Everything we ordered was great. You saved the first day of our trip. Thank you. read more

Very good food and awesome drinks below average bathroom though overall about a 4.5 star experience

We had a birthday party at the lake for ten people and Vida helped us plan an amazing dinner. The staff worked with us to created a delicious menu for the event. They were communicative, helpful, and prompt. The food was delicious. It was delivered on time. We will definitely be using them again. Thank you Vida for making this host's life easy. read more

Highly recommend-everything was excellent from start to finish. On top of delicious food, service was excellent-nicest staff-will definitely be coming back. read more

Vida At The Lake - Peach Basil Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

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We have searched for an authentic Mexican Restaurant FOREVER in the Lakes Region and THIS IS IT! The first thing that you will notice is the extremely attentive and friendly staff. The food, amazing. I judge by Fajitas, and coming out sizzling with fresh meat and vegetables spiced to perfection is my favorite! The portion is so generous that I can count on lunch the next day. The array of Margaritas makes choosing difficult to pick a favorite, but when they are squeezing fresh cut fruit to create my personal beverage, the flavors dance on the pallet. There are no wrong choices!Very spacious bar seating, indoor tables, and outdoor seating on a canopy covered porch. Great job, please never change!!! read more

Vida At The Lake - Cadillac Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Waiter was very nice, and efficient despite the restaurant being busy. Cocktails were very good. I ordered the Vida Burrito with steak and the meat was very tough, so very disappointed. The presentation of the dish was nice. read more

We stopped in for a [couple] round[s] of drinks on the front porch one late afternoon in August. By far, the best Skinny Margarita I've ever had. 5 stars. Super smooth - none of the usual lime juice pucker. Very nice service. We'll def go back for lunch / dinner the next time we're in Meredith. read more

DELICIOUS! Tucked away, looks tiny when you walk in but a decent amount of seating when you turn the corner. Bright, festive decor. Drinks and food were plentiful and on point. Server was attentive and friendly. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Friendly service and yummy margaritas... They are my friend, Carrie's, favorite around! We got takeout for four of us. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I chose a garlicy shrimp, which was covered with minced garlic and delicious! Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food as well. One person got steak fajitas and the other two got a cheesy chicken dish... Man, I should have written this review sooner while my memory of specific dish names was better. I would definitely consider dining here next time I find myself in Meredith! read more

Vida At The Lake - Frozen margarita and chips with salsa while we wait for our takeout. - Mexican Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Just went to Vida on the Lake because we won a 20 dollar gift card as part of a team fundraiser. We have been to Vida in the Weirs and liked it. The two restaurants are on the Vida web site and the menus are the same. The food was good, not great, but ok. My biggest beef is they would not recognize the gift card, saying it was different computer systems. So they essentially lost a customer over a twenty dollar gift card. How you to lose the good will you gained by donating in the first place. read more

Very good, fantastically fresh and great spicing. Wife had chicken and rice soup while I had the fajitas. Spicing was amazing

This has become one of our go tos for eating out in Meredith. The food is fresh, and consistently delicious. We have been there 3 weeks in a row. Recommend the shrimp dishes, the fish tacos and the grand fajitas vida! so rare that you find the shrimp and fish cooked perfectly and not overcooked. Drinks are delicious. Fun sitting at the bar ahead of time and having one of their cocktails. Vishal (bartender) is a great asset to this restaurant and always willing to make recommendations. Looking forward to our next meal! read more

Wonderful service and delicious food. Went for lunch and enjoyed the menu. Everything was fresh. We'll be coming back again. read more

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We found this hidden gem for Mexican food after walking by and seeing folks on the porch. My family was so surprised by the size of the portions and the freshness of everything. We were there early and the staff was so kind. We had a variety of foods from salads to tacos to tamales. My son even rated the chicken tenders as his top choice for restaurants in Meredith. The rice and beans were perfect fluffiness and consistency. Perfect place to stay away from the tourists and a must try in Meredith. read more

The food was good and I had no issues. Only giving four stars because I'm used to Mexican food from Southern California, and it's hard to find something similar in the northeast. That being said, I was pleased with our order. We took it home for takeout. We had the chimichanga with chips + cheese dip. I wish the chimichangas were a little saucier, but they were packed with meat. Portions are huge so you can definitely share. I think this location is managed/owned along with the Visa restaurants in Tilton and Laconia? They all seemed to have the same menu. read more

The waitstaff was friendly and the food was good, though not exactly what we were expecting. My husband and I used to live on the west coast, and one of the things we miss about being out there is authentic Mexican street tacos. One of our favorite places out west did a really fantastic carnitas -- something comparable has been impossible to find on the east coast. Having never been to Vida before, we called ahead to see if they have carnitas street tacos and we were told they did. We headed down there for lunch the following day, only to find nothing resembling it on the menu. We explained what we wanted to the server, and they did assemble something like it (not exactly, but they definitely did their best), so points for trying to accommodate an off-menu request. We'll be back for sure -- it wasn't a bad experience, just a bit disappointing in having had the expectations set for something they don't actually offer. read more

Went early in the day. Service is great. Ambiance is great. Food is great. Coffee is great. Love love love love. Enjoyed muchly.

Hey had a great time at Vida. Great service, bartenders were great ask for Peet and Vishal. Sit at the bar and enjoy the atmosphere. Try the Fall Margarita!!! read more

The flavor was ok but this is gringo Mexican. I was really hoping for authentic Mexican. The red enchilada sauce tasted like tomato sauce. Needs depth of flavor. There should be Homemade tortillas. read more

Great food and the service The kitchen stays open till 1030 which is a bonus when you're traveling up to the Lakes region on a Friday night We watched the Celtics game, enjoyed some great food and drinks read more

Not genuine, bland, cheap. Even the salsa chips are garbage. Family owned from Mexico? Yeah right. Meredith deserves better quality.

Got the chimichanga and the cheese dip. Chimichanga was well seasoned, chicken a bit dry but the sauce was good. Rice was yummy. Cheese dip and chips were a great starter. Salsa is delicious as well. Prices are very reasonable. read more

We were there on a slow afternoon. The food was good enough, but the service consisted of taking the order and delivering the food. No offer of a second beverage, no check back - literally nothing. read more

Best margaritas and food! Honestly might be the best margarita I have ever had. The food is outstanding and amazing ambiance.

We had a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. We would come here again if in the area.

We arrived for dinner with a party for five and they were expecting a larger party with reservations. We did not have reservations so we sat at the bar. We had a great time. Service was top notch, drinks delish, and food was amazing. This was our 2nd time here and we highly recommend. Enjoy it all! read more

Super great spot on Main Street in Meredith - great pit stop for awesome Mexican food. The staff is super friendly and they have big portions - expect to take home leftovers! Also just gotta let you know that all it takes is 2 of their frozen margaritas to do the trick ;) ¡fuerte! read more

FYI it is not ON the lake, you are a couple blocks inland and the outdoor seating faces a back road. Food was average, one of us enjoyed our dish and one didn't. The margaritas were very good all around. read more

Vida At The Lake - Margarita flight - Mexican Near Me - Meredith, New Hampshire

Went here for drinks and takeout last night but ended up staying for our meals. The drinks were good, of course we got margaritas which they had plenty of variety. The food was very flavorful with great portion sizes. We sat at the bar and the staff was very attentive. Not only the bartender but the other staff was extremely helpful and friendly as well. Quite, small, well decorated Mexican restaurant. Would love to return. read more

Very nice staff! Food came fast, place is nice. Food is pretty good. Small town so this is a nice place

Fantastic little place in Meredith. Food was fast and hot and authentic. They take reservations which is great. Service was excellent and accurate. Super friendly and casual vibe. Easy parking on the street. Every dish was superb and plentiful. Will return. read more