Food is really good. We were seated pretty fast and the food came quickly. Unfortunately everything came to a stop when the band came. NO service and you can NOT pay for your Check. It took a while to get someone just for the check. And this was after we hard already gotten boxes. Other than that this place is great! read more

Previously I rated this restaurant a 3. Last night the food, the service and the atmosphere was a solid 5. It's long been our daughter's favorite Mexican restaurant and can't wait to go back. read more

I came here with my 2 granddaughters 8,11 they absolutely love this place it's ta family favorite. The love the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. The beef tacos the prices are amazing I had the pineapple with chicken peppers onions rice delicious. The chips are homemade along with the salsa. The burrito fajita is also huge and. Wry good . They love the churros too. The staff is very attentive the minute you sit down with drinks and chips and salsa . A great family or date night very authentic atmosphere very clean and friendly. A must try for sure if you like Mexican food.. thanks enjoy Chris M read more

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. read more

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What more could you want in a Mexican restaurant! Atmosphere reminds me of vacationing in Mexico. It's completely authentic. Sitting at the bar is the best. Staff are so polite and attentive. They answer my many questions about ingredients (I have food restrictions). They're clearly honest with answers too because I have never been sick going here. You have to go during their epic happy hour. $5 margaritas. Add $1 for flavored. Original is best to me. No need to mess with it. Tacos were flavorful, moist and perfectly packed. Definitely going back over and over again read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Vida Mexicana - Lunch bowl Shrimp - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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. read more

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First time diner. Service was great, very attentive and the margarita was huge and very good. Salsa with the chips was great, just spicy enough. Ordered the fajitas, and it wasn't good. No flavor at all. Just sauteed peppers, onions and the meat was so bland. Usually fajitas have some kind of seasoning. This had nothing. The sides to build the fajita were sour cream, pico and the usual rice and beans. All in all very very bland. My partner liked his dish, so maybe we'll go back at some point to try other things. read more

This place must have changed owners or managers recently because it went from decent to excellent. The food was great the drinks were great and the mariachi band is incredible read more

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. read more

Vida Mexicana - Spicy mango, octopus and classic margarita flight!! These glasses were not small by any means. - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Vida Mexicana - Enchiladas Supremas, Carne Asada Tacos, Side of Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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! read more

Vida Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

The food was fresh and very tasty. Waiter was understanding that my wife has a Serious Shrimp allergy and to keep all shrimp dishes and utensils away from her food. read more

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 read more

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

Vida Mexicana - Specialty strawberry margarita - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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! read more

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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! read more

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Super fun place honestly. Really amazing staff too, they're so kind and really respectful and give you a good time to think!! Good atmosphere too. The dim lighting and the bright bar are great and makes eating here so much more fun. We had some drinks and both of us got burritos. I had the pork burrito and it was soooo good. They're HUGE and super filling. The margarita was great too. I really enjoyed my time here. Oh and live music too, that's great. read more

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I'm usually honest with my reviews and I was let down to be honest. The service was not there. The employees have this kind of I don't care attitude. They take long to come to the table to ask if you're doing okay. (FYI we were here at 2:30 on a Saturday and there were only 4 tables with customers, so it wasn't busy) The woman with the light brown-ginger like hair was not it. On to the food- the chips and salsa were a 5/10. The chips tasted like they were dipped in old oil to make them warm, and then you have the salsa. It was actually great. Then came the food. I had the steak quesadilla with a side of refried beans. My friend ordered the enchiladas supreme. The quesadilla was probably the best thing from everything we ordered and my friend agrees. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly and the onions were amazing. The quesadilla crust also had a perfect toast. The enchiladas were a major let down. The enchiladas were cold! Like it was cold inside. The rice, and meats were cold. They tasted like they were premade, the enchilada sauces, canned beans, dry chicken. It was terrible. When we told one of the "owners", he said okay I'll tell them and then see, and he never came back. My friend refused to send it beck because they don't feel comfortable doing it, since the employees didn't give off a friendly attitude. Then no one did anything and they gave us the check like they wanted us to leave. When we told them again about our experience, they took off 4 dollars. No apologies, no would you like to speak to the manager, nothing. They got to our table faster with the check, without even asking them, then for the time we didn't have any silverware when we got our food. I'm disappointed, because they have POTENTIAL! read more

Vida Mexicana - Fajita Quesadilla and Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

I was shocked to see this place didnt have at least 4 stars - let me get started with my praise chain because this place is in my opinion THE BEST Enchiladas in middle CT!!! Now, I eat a quite a lot of spanish restaurants fancy and food truck style, with my fiance from Argentina / Peru, so we've got a good taste for it all . however the enchiladas here put every other place to shame. I always get the verdes suizas which is not too spicy for those wanting to try new things, and he gets the supremas which has a little bit of all the sauces and fillings chicken = super juicy EVEN FOR LEFTOVERS!! sauce = extra saucy rice and beans = super moist and flavorful free chips + salsa which isnt super spicy either :) i like a medium heat if you're looking to go big or go home, go for the dish thats served in a giant pineapple - i tried it once and it was legendary , just a little too spicy for me unfortunately :( sorry the pics were half eaten- i was so excited when she put down the plate i just went INNNN SUPER friendly staff too (spanish / english speaking is a plus! good place to practice my spanish and not feel embarrassed. they're always super kind and understand what I mean if I dont quite say it right) , it can get a bit crowded weekends and service well def slow down , but if you're only bringing 2-4 people they'll still get you in and out in about an hour. read more

Vida Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

This restaurant recently change names and/ or ownership, I'm not exactly sure. However, the place remains the same, if not better. I frequently will get tacos or fajitas. This time I tried the chicken al pastor lettuce wraps, which were phenomenal. The tableside guacamole is always great as well. You will note that my photos are taken in to-go containers, as I did pick up on this particular occasion. I am a big fan of Mexican food, and this place is Pretty decent for local cuisine. The staff is always friendly and the food service is typically quick and delicious. The restaurant itself sometimes has a mariachi band and the lighting is somewhat dim. However, it contributes to the overall atmosphere of the restaurant. This place is also great for some margaritas with chips and salsa. There is also an option to sit outside on the warmer days, which I particularly like. If you have the opportunity to stop here, I would recommend it. read more

Vida Mexicana - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Fun atmosphere and friendly hostess/server. Good chips and salsa. I had the enchiladas Rojas because it was the only enchilada meal that came with 2 rather than 3 enchiladas and I was not hungry enough for 3. Food was fine...nothing special but not bad. May try again because it is a convenient location on Rt 5 and easy to meet up with my friend. I saw a chimichanga walking by which looked good so I may try that. read more

The service was superb, margarita Monday was amazing discounted drinks, the food is amazing top tier tacos, fajitas l, guacamole!!!! I can't wait to come back. Big shout out to our waiter Chris read more

Vida Mexicana - Salmon tacos, frozen mango margarita, frozen lime margarita, sizzling steak fajitas, rice and beans, rice and pinto beans, guacamole, chips - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

The menu and setup is the same as it was when this location was Plaza Azteca, we enjoyed our app of queso dip, chips were a bit oily, margarita great, enchiladas suizas good as always, service is always mezz a mezz depending on whose working and time of patronage. Taquitos are always good as well, next visit we will retest the tableside guac. Updated --placed an order online, only to go to the restaurant & find they were closed, over a month of emails, no response to calls, had to file a dispute with my bank to try to get my money back. read more

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

I'm being generous with 2 stars. My fajita salad was a piece of cold dried out chicken dumped on lettuce. The soup was cold the tacos fell apart and the enchiladas dry as the dessert. Next time I will go to the fast food chain down the street. read more

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We had a lovely time at Vida Mexicana! Most notable aspect of the meal was that the mild guac was actually mild-- not to name names, but some Mexican restaurants in the area pre-make the guac so you get what you get, but our table-side order was prepared to perfection! read more

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We had a great meal here over the weekend! My carne asada tacos were so flavorful, and I appreciated the double taco shell for extra support. My boyfriend ordered the Piña Tropical, which we thought was such a unique menu item, and we couldn't leave without getting it! The flavors really worked well together, and all the ingredients were so fresh. The guacamole was honestly some of the best we've had. read more

Vida Mexicana - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Traveling thru town and found a very popular spot that did not disappoint me or my hubby. Great cocktails. Sit in the bar area! which is super popular and busy but yet still have excellent service!! Good quality of food and they marinate their fruits and veggies for specialty cocktails. Lots of parking too. read more

Vida Mexicana - Lots of people having good food and service too!!! - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

my husband got the beef hard tacos no flavor, refried beans were disgusting. I got steak tacos wanted on corn got on flour. Only thing that came out was steak on flour tortillas. The lettuce on the side was old. Refried beans were tasteless as was the steak. No seasoning or spice. we ordered street corn absolutely disgusting. Corn was old and no taste. seasoning minimum. I ordered a margarita and we had a wine. $74.00.. Will never go back. 74.00 for tacos I would rather of spent on a good meal. read more

Stopped here today. As we were walked to a table it was stuffy. Asked to be seated outside and was told that area is closed and it's "under construction". Again said something to the woman seating it's that or was stuffy there. She shrugged and left us at the table. Sat in the both and one of the legs on my seat seemed missing about an inch and so it rocked and made lots noise any time I moved. My partner and I began asking each other if we should just leave and go across the street to chili's. Before we could make a decision, chips and salsa arrived at the table. They were good. We stayed. I ordered tacos (al pastor) and they were good and had plenty of meat. Good flavor. My friend had the burrito Azteca and liked it. Unfortunately our waiter 'checked' on us about 10 seconds after the food arrived and then we never saw him again. I needed a drink refill for most of my time eating. We also wanted more chips and salsa but it was not to be had. Finally, or waist showed back up and we asked for drink refill and have him the debit card to pay the bill. Someone brought us back the card and receipt to sign. No drink. While the food was tasty we were not really able to fully enjoy the things you look forward to about going out to a restaurant. read more

I went there this weekend and I ordered a taco bowl. I never had a taco bowl that didn't have rice but the waitress brought me a side of rice and didn't charge me for it. The food was not that great but the margarita flights were delicious. I would definitely go back but maybe for drinks only. read more

Vida Mexicana - Peach, mango and strawberry margarita flights. - Mexican Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Good food. The service is typically quick and attentive. Friday nights they have music which can be loud so be cautious if loud settings aren't for you read more

This review is for the takeout, we have eaten at the restaurant and the food has always been great and the wait staff is excellent. We've been long time customers, since they were Plaza Azteca. We liked it so much that even though it's about an hour round trip we started to get takeout from them, this is where our troubles started. Almost every time we ordered takeout something would be wrong or missing from our order, we even started using there website to order so there would be no communication barrier, this did not help. This last time we ordered I gave the our 3 meals a quick check in the parking lot before heading home and it looked right, however the tacos have foil wrapped over the center of them. I get home and we unwrap our tacos to find they have no toppings on them at all. We now have 3 orders of just tortilla with meat on them, an hour round trip wasted. We call and I ask to speak to a manager and they said the manager was too busy but they would relay my message and see what they would do. I explained the problem and even told them how far away we were. After the talk with the manager they offered us a $10dollar rebate or we could come and get the toppings for the tacos. So 10 dollar rebate for a ruined meal or drive another hour to get toppings for some nice cold tacos. I packed up everything and went back. I talked to the shift manager, who was pleasant and got a full refund. I explained everything and told them about all our take out problems so they would be aware so they could potentially fix this for future customers. She took my number and assured me the manager would be calling me the next day to set things right, it's been about 2 weeks and I never received any call. This was the last straw with this restaurant so we will be spending our money somewhere else. read more

Yummy! Great service, good food. Very filling. Vegetarian friendly and even provides a few options on the menu. The decorations are beautiful. read more

Food is very good, no complaints in that department. The issue with me is they charge a 3% fee if you don't pay with cash... and they don't tell you that up front. For a dine in restaurant, that's not appropriate. read more