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    3.8 (72 reviews)
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    Cilantro Jalapeño margarita
    Amelia Z.

    Very good Mexican! I had the chicken tinga taco salad- very tasty in a fresh fried taco shell. It was a a little salty but I know Tinga tends to be. Also pictured is the chicken enchiladas... Just look at that presentation! There was a different on each one, very unique! Our server was an absolute doll, very attentive, sadly I did not get her name. We appreciated that she did not rush us as we were on a date and just wanted to enjoy each other's company as we don't see each other that often. The jalapeño cilantro margarita... a must have! Had a good amount of heat to it.

    Shrimp Chipotle
    Lindsay N.

    It's always a flavorful time at Vida Mexicana. Vida Mexicana is our go-to sit down Mexican restaurant in the Wallingford area for lunch and dinner. It's located in the Lowe's Plaza next to Chick-fil-a. The dishes are so full of flavor, saucy and fresh. I will crave for their enchiladas. Last time I dined in, I got the Enchiladas Vegetarians. Served with a bright, colorful, green spinach sauce, the enchiladas were stuffed with freshly roasted zucchini, squash, mushrooms and corn. It's so delicious. They have a vegetarian section on the menu too. My favorite dish is the Shrimp Chipotle. A medley of shrimp, mango, pineapple, zucchini, onions, peppers in a slightly spicy, cream chipotle sauce, served over rice. This is a must try. A couple other dishes people in my group have liked are the Carnitas Tapatias and Veggie Yucatan. I do like that Vida's menu isn't overly complicated like some other Mexican restaurants. Every time we dine in, the staff and our waiters have been so nice and attentive. Everyone we encounter throws friendly vibes, from when we are first greeted in and when we leave. The restaurant hardly gets busy, likely from the other food options near by. They all don't know what they are missing.

    Lunch bowl Shrimp
    Rick S.

    Been all about good, fresh, salads lately. And this on sure is packed with flavor. New spot I found in Wallingford near where I have been working. And you can bet I will be back soon!

    Margarita
    Paula E.

    Vida Mexicana is conveniently located on Rt. 5 in Wallingford. The restaurant is fairly large and there is ample parking. I sat in the bar area for dinner, around 5:30pm. Service was fairly fast. I ordered a coconut cream margarita and it was very good. I ordered a coconut mojito post-dinner. I ordered the three enchiladas meal. I had one left over, as I'm not too crazy about ground beef. The two I had were good, but not great. The rice was cooked well, but I wasn't too crazy about the beans - maybe because I'm used to having refried beans in a Mexican restaurant? Overall, I would return, but try a new dish. No room for dessert this time, but I'll have to save room for that next time! The service was excellent.

    Spicy mango, octopus and classic margarita flight!! These glasses were not small by any means.
    Santosh H.

    Quick stop with the Mrs after a bit of Home Depot shopping across the road and this place has changed hands/mgmt a few times now so we thought why not. I got a margarita flight with 3 choices and the Mrs went for a single classic margarita. Drinks were great with complimentary warm chips and salsa to start with. We shared one appetizer shrimp wrapped in bacon and 3 regular tacos which had beef, chorizo and pork I think but tasted amazing with the side sauces. Sat at the bar, enjoyed the good music and atmosphere. The girl working the bar was attentive and service was very quick. Good experience and definitely yummy drinks for a quick refresher.

    Rice Beans
    Lori D.

    I came for Cinco de Mayo, & as you can imagine, it was busy. They had zoned off a portion of their lot for strictly outdoor drinking. For those who had to wait the hour for a table, it was convenient. Our party of 4 were given the same time, but Our booth took about 15-20mins. While I'm extremely grateful, I wonder how much business they lost when people didn't want to wait it out. We were sat in a dining room, on the outskirts of the bar, so we definitely heard the music & caught glimpes of a people dancing. Our pleasant waitress took the orders & even repeated them back, which I always like. If something goes wrong, you know it was the kitchen lol! I ordered table guacamole & while it coukd of used more salt, it was still delish. I could taste the lime, onion, garlic, etc. The issue I had is that the table across from us also ordered the same & they received tableside. I was disappointed, but at least I saw it made for someone else. The Taco Barbacoa wasn't as great in my opinion. While it was stuffed with shredded beef, the meat itself was dry. I poured the salsa that accompanied the complimentary chips, on top, along with some guac. The rice & beans were room temperature. I found myself urning for water. Although, my small skinny margarita was made perfectly, with a healthy amount of alcohol, it wasn't doing the job. Our waitress was a gem & made sure to check on us periodically. At one point, we did get the impression, our time was up. It was understandable, since it was a busy holiday for them. I wouldn't mind coming back on a regular night.

    Chips & salsa
    Olivia J.

    I have really enjoyed my visits at Vida Mexicana the couple times that I've been. The food tastes really good; and the waiters have been nice. I like their enchiladas. Chips and salsa are also very fresh.

    Enchiladas Supremas, Carne Asada Tacos, Side of Guacamole
    Allie K.

    The service here is amazing, and it's the reason I'm giving five stars instead of four. First of all, I have a tomato allergy- I know what you're thinking, don't go to a Mexican restaurant, but I wanted to. The manager was so knowledgeable about what's in the food, that he accounted for something that we didn't think of initially, in fact we called back and he mentioned that he had already taken care of it! Now to the food, we had the guacamole, I had the carne asada tacos, and my husband had the supreme enchiladas (he doesn't have allergies!). The guacamole was pretty good. I enjoyed the tacos (they were huge)! I don't know why, but the rice and beans were so delicious- and it was just white rice. My husband loved the enchiladas, it's like a sampler platter. Definitely a great experience here!

    Amazing dinner tonight for my husband's birthday! They easily and comfortably accommodated 7 people for dinner. We had incredible service with an extremely attentive server. They heard it was my husband's birthday and asked if they could sing and bring him a free birthday shot! The food was fantastic and overall we had a great evening. Great job to the whole staff!

    Sangria
    Mark V.

    We weren't sure what we were in the mood for or why the stars lined up so kindly above us tonight, but my wife and I stumbled into pure Mexican heaven! Starting with the tortilla soup and a side of nachos we were immediately taken by the fantastic quality of ingredients and atmosphere that left us eagerly anticipating entrées. How could it get any better than it was already? My steak fajita burrito proved the impossible. I don't believe I've experienced a truly Mexican Restaurant and cuisine until now. From the $5 Sunday Sangrias to the mariachi quintet providing beautifully performed music to our delightful server Lesly, I can't say enough about the food or atmosphere. We. Will. Be. Back

    Specialty strawberry margarita
    Michele P.

    Great service. Great food. Taco salad with shredded chicken was delicious and beware, the specialty margaritas are huge!

    Cheers!
    Leilannie Q.

    If you are looking for a place to celebrate Margarita Monday or Taco Tuesday or just enjoy a great meal any night of the week, you should come visit Vida! Great taco options - I always go for the salmon ones but there is something for everyone to enjoy. Portions are good and the service is muy bueno. Even if you are just stopping by for drinks, they give every table chips and salsa! I would recommend getting the queso - it's delicious! If you see me there - cheers! And be sure to say hi!

    Martin G.

    Mmmm mmmm. Don't walk.. run to this place. It's good. We actually were going to go to another Mexican restaurant and because I missed a turn and there was a lot of traffic, I said, let's just go here. So glad I did. It was a first for me and not far from "home" but had never been there. It shares the lot area as Lowe's, Panera Bread and Chick Fil-A but you can easily see it from the street. The food was INSANELY good. I had such a craving for good Mexican food and I am so glad that we ended up here. We had the enchiladas and lettuce wrap taco's and couldn't have been happier. Didn't have room for desert (what's happened to me??) but plan to be back. Go there and thank me later!

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    Food is outstanding.....Mariachi Friday and Sundays....Ambiance is like visiting a large cantina in Mexico....Service was good

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    great spot for tacos, nice staff! and great ambIan e on the weekends and weekends! will be back

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