In general, the food was okay. The carne asada was a little to cooked so it just fell out of the taco. The shell had a bad shape so I could not eat it like a regular taco so I just broke the shell and used it to scoop everything that fell out. read more

Vida Mia - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

OMG!! Not too sure why this place doesn't have a lot of reviews or a lot of people trying it. This restaurant was really good. Came in on a Wednesday afternoon We were skeptical since no one else was there but I'm so glad we gave this restaurant a chance. The complimentary chips and salsa(bomb). I got the enchiladas one beef, one chicken w/ half red and half green sauce came with rice and beans, baby let me tell you these were sooooo good. Also got a soup and a burrito. Every one enjoyed the food and we will be back. Don't be afraid to give this place a chance, i promise you won't be disappointed! read more

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Vida Mia may not be new, but the new management is definitely bringing fresh energy. I'll admit, the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first--there's a lot to choose from, maybe too much--but the warm, friendly service made up for it right away. I had two kids with me, and the staff went out of their way to find crayons and coloring pages to keep them busy. That level of thoughtfulness goes a long way. The food itself is truly authentic Mexican. The salsa served with the chips is a homemade cilantro-based salsa--not the generic pico de gallo some people expect. If you actually know Mexican food, you'll appreciate how fresh and delicious it is. I ordered the enchilada dinner with both red and green chicken enchiladas, and both were absolutely flavorful. The refried beans topped with cheese and the rice tasted homemade and comforting. Everything on the plate felt thoughtfully prepared. Despite the large menu, the quality of the food and the kindness of the staff make this a spot worth returning to. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

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Hats off to whoever's cooking the food -- you're the reason this place will thrive! The food at Vida Mia tastes truly authentic, like something grandma would make. It brought this warm, nostalgic feeling that's hard to find. We tried the chile colorado, which was rich and flavorful, and the molcajete was fantastic too. Paired it with some micheladas, and everything hit the spot. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is the ambiance -- the décor and setup feel more diner-style, but the food deserves a setting that matches its authenticity. Still, for the food alone, I'll definitely be back! read more

Immediately sat down, offered chips without asking. Food is priced fair and portion is just right. Served me two handmade corn tortillas, it was good, but wish they would offer three. Food was cooked to my request and tasted good. Wonder why there aren't any more customers??? This place is way better than other Mexican spots nearby, especially the overpriced Taluum who offers tasteless food. read more

Manteca, you are sleeping on Vida Mia and you dont even know it. The portions are good. Everything has great flavor. The Verde sauce is one of the best I've had at a restaurant. read more

Vida Mia - Chicken enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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Good service from the waitress. Salsa was a little too hot and watery in consistency. Ran off the chips. Was impressed that they had several choices in chili rellenos. First time I found these choices in Manteca, including carne asada, carnitas, chicken, and the standard cheese. They used poblanos, rather than California chilis. The poblano was large. Special ordered one with carne asada and cheese which made a good combination. They grilled the meat so it was too crispy, but flavor was good. Used enchilada sauce instead of a chunky chili relleno sauce. Prefer a chunky sauce with onions, tomato, diced peppers, and thicker sauce. Beans and rice were good. Would go back for the chili rellenos. Wish more restaurants offered chili rellenos with different fillings. This chili relleno had no stem or seed cluster so the entire item was able to be eaten. The enchilada sauce had a good flavor, thick, and worked well with chicken enchiladas and the beans. Chips were fresh and good. Needs more choices for salsa. Prices on the high side. read more

Vida Mia - Chili Relleno with carne asada and cheese filling, Poblano pepper - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

The food was AMAZING. We had the shredded chicken enchiladas with Chipotle sauce and a fish taco. The rice had a lot of flavor and the beans as well. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Vida Mia - Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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This place was really tasty! The service was great! The guy was really tentative. The chef was on top of his game and the owner was very sweet. I would give this five stars -if it wasn't for the place looking more like a "diner" instead of a Mexican restaurant. read more

Vida Mia - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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The good thing was the place was nice and clean. The only complaint I have is the rice was not good and I had the Carne Asada and it was not seasoned enough for me in the atmosphere is nice. read more

Only getting 3 starts due to the service was good... food was extremely lack luster... Salsa i was not a fan of at all, it was more of a sauce and not a Salsa. Whole table passed on it and getting a taste. I have to admit the birra had good flavor but extreme amount of fat but the chicken in tacos where really good. Don't bother with the asada it was flavorless poor quality beef like most taco trucks and lots of fat as well. Could not take a bit without inedible fat throughout. No high quality skirt steak or ribeye like you would expect at a higher cost mexican food restaurant. Really wish felios was still here. read more

This place was great. New ownership, and I think they changed the menu a little bit. I miss the refried beans with the salsa that they used to have there, and free refills would be nice. My kids got horchata and they charged us for all the refills. A few items on the menu are a little overpriced, but overall it was quiet, relaxing, food was great, and we enjoyed it! read more

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Everything was perfectly cooked and the home made flower tortillas were amazing. Excellent service I normally dont tip take out but service was very good. read more

The food was excellent, everything! Fresh tasting, spicy just enough...Service was also excellent... "very nice waitress"fast service all together. We will definitely be back! DoorDash, and order to pick up...(very bright atmosphere, and pleasant decor). read more

My wife and I stopped by for lunch. We had bean dip as an appetizer. My wife had the two crispy carne asada tacos and I had the three shredded beef enchiladas. Everything we ate was outstanding. As shown on the attached photos the presentation of the dishes was excellent. The quality of the beef was very tender and flavorful. On the enchiladas the red sauce was the best that I have ever had, and I have eaten at lots of Mexican restaurants. I had a marguerita and there was at least two shots of tequila in it. As for the price, the bill came to just under $55, which was very reasonable. The service was quick and very friendly and the waitress checked on us at least three times to see if we needed anything. My concern is that the location of the restaurant is why other Mexican restaurants at this locations have failed in the past. There is good parking, however It's just that there is no signage advertising the restaurant as you are driving north or south on North Main Street. I sure hope the restaurant succeeds. The food is much better than any of the other full-service Mexican restaurants in Manteca, especially much better than the high-price/low-quality place at the corner of West Yosemite and Winters. read more

Vida Mia - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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The food is amazing ! My veggie Burrito was so good ! My brother really enjoyed his enchilada plate ! read more

My wife and I used to go to this restaurant. Our favorite dish is the Chile Verde. Today we stopped by and the first thing I noticed that there were no customers inside. The music was ear piercing, so we decided to take out. Before we used to get a nice big size of cup of meat and the rice, beans, salsa, chips on the side with the corn tortilla. Well, those days are gone it seems. There must've been a change of ownership as everything is different now. Instead of the meat in the cup, now we got everything in a plastic carry out tray. The rice and beans are less than before, there's no cheese on the beans. A tiny little bit of salad mixed in with the meat. The meat looked like shredded meat and perhaps half the amount compared to the old serving. The food was very salty. The salsa is a weird looking orange colored sauce. Didn't see any onions or tomatoes, just a very little cilantro. No jalapenos. Honestly, I have no idea what was in it. However I tried it and actually I liked it. Perhaps the only thing I liked about the whole dinner. I must say tonight experience was rather disappointing. I was debating whether I should give one star or two. (I'm giving two because I liked the taste of the salsa even though I have no idea what was in it?) I am sorry to say we are not going to return again. Now I realize why there weren't any customers inside? We do miss the old place. read more

The food was excellent, very flavorful and the portions were very good. Good salsa and homemade tortillas. This will be our go to Mexican restaurant. read more

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The inside is nice, bright and clean. The server couldn't answer our questions about the salsas or tacos with any certainty. I asked if the taco shells were deep fried and she said you mean taquitos? She didn't understand and I didn't know how else to ask that question. They were homemade, deep fried shells:-) The shredded beef was ok, lacking flavor as were the tacos and burrito. The salsa was like nothing I've had before, it was orange colored and didn't taste like any salsa I've ever had. They don't have a regular red salsa or pico de gallo. The chips were good and overall the food was ok. When we got the bill we were charged $2.99 for the guacamole with the burrito, the menu said add sour cream or guacamole $1.50. If it had said $2.99 I would not have ordered it. The server said the menu is all wrong when I brought it to her attention, but she did refund the money. When we walked out my brother thanked her and she replied with, "sure". I'm pretty sure we won't be returning. read more

Vida Mia - Orange salsa - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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We had a late craving for Mexican food and our usual spot closed at 8:00pm, so we decided to give Vida Mia a try since they are new in town, and I'm glad we did! First impression- our meals were thoughtfully and beautifully presented. The taste test- delicious, traditional but with a very distinct flavor, like you would get from your Abuela, it's unique to her and there's nothing else quite like it! The homemade flavor and sophisticated presentation combine to create a great meal. We are happy to have found a new favorite option in Manteca! read more

This restaurant just opened -- it's clean, with soft music where you can actually hear each other. A very relaxing place to enjoy dinner with your family. I had the tacos -- the veggies were fresh and crisp! My husband had the wet burrito, and he loved it! read more

Vida Mia - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

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Brand new and worth the try! It's nicely decorated on the inside and out. Bright and clean. The customer service is top notch! Such nice people! The food was really good and the plating is so pretty! We will be back! read more

I personally thought the food was VERY authentic. The chef really cares about the food he brings to the table and you can tell just by tasting it. The only thing I will say, is to upgrade the ambiance of the place and make it more appealing to the eye. But honestly, food matters more, the food was GREAT. read more

Vida Mia - Mexican Near Me - Manteca, California

We ate here last night and were amazed. Medium size place, plenty of seating and very clean. Friendly greeter, Andrea, welcomed immediately and let us choose a spot to sit that allowed us to keep an eye on our jeep and loaded trailer she gave us menus and chips and salsa. The salsa is an uncommon yellow orange with cilantro, tasty and mildly spicy! We ordered beers and perused a lengthy menu. We decided on the Chili Relleno with Carnitas and green sauce and the Cameron's de Cucaracha supposedly the spiciest option. They both came with a nice serving of not runny beans, well seasoned rice and a simple but dressing- less salad. The Relleno was well filled with perfect Carnitas in a fluffy batter drizzled with crema and surrounded by a really good green sauce! My Camarones were tender and tossed in a thick, rich, Smokey sauce made with chilis de Arbol. The sauce was amazing with the shrimp and rice! I picked up every single chili and sucked the sauce off, it was THAT GOOD! Both dishes were the cleanest and freshest tasting I've had in a loooong time! This place should be hopping! It's that good! read more

Great food no complaints here and experience overall 10/10 !! Will be coming back for seconds !

When my fajitas came out at Vida Mia, the sizzling was so loud that everyone in the restaurant turned to look -- The smell filled the room and the fajitas were absolutely delicious, and the homemade tortillas took them to another level. The service was excellent too -- the lady who helped me was so kind and really cared about my opinion. The ambience inside was warm and inviting, and I have to say the outside looks renovated and very clean, which makes a great first impression. I'll definitely be back for another round of those show-stopping fajitas. read more

So disappointed in the customer service we received. No welcome in, No drink refills, no checking on us, no thank you for coming in, just silence. The food was just ok. read more

Used to frequent Fellos at this location so I figured I would try the new place. Got to say I wish I didn't. The carne asada was lackluster in flavor and had lots of fat. I have no idea what the salsa is because it's just a strange orange puree. On top of that the price is a little higher than other places in town. Don't think I will be back read more

Flavors! Vida Mia does not disappoint when it comes to bringing out the authentic Mexican Sabor (flavor) with their dishes. The chipotle enchiladas are delicious as well as the Al pastor burrito bowl my wife and I ordered. I would give 5 stars but when I first came to this restaurant it had a great presentation of 3 salsas and a nice basket with chips to make it feel like a more high end place. This last time it was a plastic basket and one salsa giving you taqueria vibes. Just a few adjustments and tightening up service and this establishment will thrive! Keep up the great work! read more

Just came back recently, and met the new owner, he was very nice and courteous and wanted to make sure we were comfortable. The decor needs an update but my guess is since there in transition that may come soon enough . Environment was quiet because it was late in the evening and looks like they were just getting ready to close up, but other than that it looked clean. I was really impressed that they had three options of salsa for the chips. Chips will be made in house soon enough, which will be a plus. Food was really good. Portion size was plenty, and the fact that the owner mentioned that his new chef was excited to introduce new food items with a Real authentic Mexican style is something that I'm looking forward to try next time. read more

Decided to try the latest mexican spot in town. We get a new one in that exact location every couple of years so I was interested to see how Vida Mia measured up against its predecessors. Unfortunately it wasn't a great first impression. I had the wet burrito (carne asada) with red sauce and I was instantly caught off guard by how much the sauce reminded me of spaghetti'Os upon tasting it. I decided to let the Mrs. taste it without telling her how I felt about it because I honestly thought my taste buds were glitching since there is no way a legit mexican restaurant would think it'd be acceptable to cover a burrito in canned tomato sauce, or anything like it. Sure enough, "her exact words were "it tastes kinda like spaghetti'Os. I was amused and disappointed all at once. Amused by her answer, yet disappointed in the fact that we have yet another mexican restaurant in town that lacks authenticity in the most basic way possible. read more

Ordered the torta with Chile Colorado and it was delicious. The bread used for the sandwich was perfect, it was soft and airy but solid enough to hold it all together. read more