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Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila

4.4 (380 reviews)
ModerateMexican, Salad, Soup
Closed • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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Cindy M.

If Modern means Bland then yes. They got something going here. Probably should not assume food is good or going to taste the way you imagine. Best of the bunch. Today was the asada vVda burrito. Deassada was fresh, tender and juicy with lots of flavor. All the other ingredients blended well. It was on a smaller side but just enough. Albondigas was the worst of the order. It was hardly a soup that brought savory broth feeling and tender meatballs that comfort you. Instead the broth was super bland, meatballs were flavorless and too firm to cut with the. Had lots of veggies which was a plus if you like sweet with veggies which I do. I just wish they were also tender, swimming and good broth. Most restaurant serve fresh chips and salsa which they did. Complimentary chips were hard. This also was too heavy on oregano. Ordered some guacamole but had to ounce for them to cook fresh tosadas so we could eat with the guac instead of the hard chips. $14 wasn't too bad for the price and the portion. I did enjoy the one fish taco that I ordered. Was huge portion but stacked so high that you could barely close the tortilla. This is the first time I bought a flour. Tortilla worked well for the taco. It was also bland but I was able to salvage it with some of their spicy salsa that I requested. Places are heavy on the alcohol and drink menu which likely is a draw. I actually really love the Paloma which was non-alcoholic. However, the food must meet the mark and today I am sad to say it missed on several points For my standards. I really did appreciate the staff who were all very helpful, super friendly and did their best to accommodate all of our asks. The location is nice right on the Redondo Beach strip with so many food options to choose from.

Nhung M.

Dined at Vida last night on a mother daughter date night and had a pretty good night, overall. Solid, 4.5 stars. Loved their fresh fried chips served with salsa upon seating. We ordered a side of guacamole, which my daughter loved. Her and I shared a three taco plate with rice and beans. We had the fried cod, asada and carnitas. I'll be right there. The tacos were definitely sizable and we weren't able to finish our share plate. Good flavor loved the freshly fried fish steak crispy even with a huge mound of guacamole on top. The Carnitas had a cinnamon flavor which I've never had anywhere else before, but I surprisingly liked it. Must try our Max's Margs. And my daughter said the best Shirley Temple's she's ever had. We came right at dinner time so they were very busy. We had to wait for our food, but it is what you would expect at a dinner time rush. The staff was very friendly and Dylan was on top of it! He continually checked in on us to make sure we were doing OK and took great care of us! Great little restaurant at the Riv. Plenty of bike parking and great indoor and outdoor seating will definitely be a return customer.

Carne Asada Taco, chicken taco, birria taco, strawberry margarita
Zoe F.

The staff was very friendly, and it was a cute spot for a summer dinner. We went on a tuesday for their taco-tuesday deal and margaritas. The tacos were small but they were surprisingly very filling!! The free chips and salsa were delicious. My only issue is that I wish the taco meat had more flavor, they were very bland and the chicken taco was drenched in juice (which usually i wouldnt mind but the juice just tasted like water, it wasnt flavorful in my opinion). In terms of ambiance and outdoor seating, its a cute spot for happy hour.

Cassie D.

It was our first time here and I've always wanted to try this place! Upon arrival, the hostess honestly seemed a little bothered that we were there to dine, which wasn't the best first impression. Thankfully our waiter John completely changed the experience. He was attentive, friendly, and served us with a smile the whole time. We sat inside and the place was super cute! Of course our fur baby Louie joined us and stayed cozy right beside me the entire time The tacos were sooo yummy! I had the shrimp and asada tacos and let me tell you... the shrimp were huge and packed with flavor. The beans and rice were delicious too. But my FAVORITE was the ahi tuna tacos! I loved every bite and could eat 5! lol I'll come back just for that. The only disappointing part was noticing that some of the glasses looked dirty. Hopefully that's something they improve on because the food itself was really good and we still enjoyed our visit overall.

Burria breakfast burrito
Brian W.

Came here around lunch. The good: the chips they give you beforehand are excellent. Warm and seasoned + the salsa... top notch. The waiter/ waitress were friendly. The ok: the rest of the food. I got the breakfast burrito, which I should have checked previous reviews because it doesn't seem like they get praised very often. My wife's scramble was just ok, but she said definitely greasier than she anticipated. The bad: the time it took us to get our food. My wife said she noticed people around us ordering after us and we received our food about 10-15 min after those same people. I'm wondering if an item was missing or they missed our order initially since it took an abnormally long time for us to receive our food. We also had a 2 year old who was not on his best behavior, so mix the much longer wait with that, and as you can imagine it wasn't the best experience. The host also wasn't very friendly and it felt like we were burdening her just by being there. Kind of a bummer, as this was our first time trying this place.

Angela C.

The food was delicious, and the Taco Tuesday deal is definitely worth checking out. My in-laws visiting from North Wales loved it--especially since this was their first time trying Mexican food! Huge shoutout to Ruby and AJ for the great service and for taking such good care of us. Definitely recommend Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila!

Spicy Shrimp Ceviche
Rj M.

This place is outstanding! Food, drinks, service, all on point. Every food item I've had was incredibly flavorful and presented like a gourmet 5 star meal. The service is always above and beyond, will be a top 5 choice for delicious food in the Southbay!

Vida Burrito
Lance B.

Found this cool spot for lunch in Redondo Beach in the Riviera Village.. chill vibe sitting outside on the patio people watching while enjoying excellent food. Alyssa did a great job waiting on us. The food was really tasty, best Mexican restaurant I've been to in a while. I had a killer Vida burrito and a superb tasting Caesar salad ,my wife had enchiladas in which she loved and my daughter had the quesadillas which were also excellent. The restaurant inside also has a counter that you can sit at where you can watch the main street... great spot for a light lunch and a beer. Definitely recommend this spot if you're Redondo!!

Two Asada and One Al Pastor Street Taco with Beans and Rice (Taco Tuesday deal)
Diane C.

Walked by during taco Tuesday and saw they had a special, $2.50 per street taco which isn't terrible so decided to give them a try. Staff was super nice, we were able to select our table and sit down. Took a little while to get our order taken and for the food to come out. You get free chips and salsa, their chips were seasoned differently which was cool. I ordered two asada and one al pastor taco from the taco Tuesday menu, and the tacos were mid. The Al pastor taco was not good, the asada had decent flavor but asada meat was a little tough. Rice and beans, nothing special. Not sure we would be back.

Danica L.

This is the perfect spot for a girl's night! We all ordered a burrito; I got mine with carne asada and it was delicious. It was packed with lots of toppings and bold flavors. The portion size is also big for leftovers or sharing. The chips and salsa that comes at the table were also really good. The chips were pre-seasoned, making it so much better. Overall, great spot and I'll definitely have to come back!

Carnitas Taco Asada Taco
Gerrie M.

Met with friends for dinner at Vida. My first time here, and the tacos looked really good. I ordered the carnitas taco and a asada taco, they were very tasty. The steak was tender. Well done! I will come back for a taco Tuesday!

Ciara D.

I did a walk in and sat at the bar since I didn't have a reservation. I went based off the high reviewed. I'm not sure about parking since I was casually strolling down the street when I visited. I checked YELP and saw such high reviews so I was excited. Customer Service was great. I ordered a carne taco and a chipotle chicken taco. They were the most flavorless tacos I've ever had in my life. The only winner was that the tortillas were fresh. I also had a Paloma which is one of their most popular drinks and that too was nothing but grapefruit flavoring no alcohol no effect. Ambiance was average, sitting at the bar was ehh as the seating was close to the kitchen and there was no air. All in all I would not return here. The price of the two tacos does not equate to the lack of flavor.

Pollo asada burrito bowl (catered)
Sean S.

Decent catered burrito bowl... curious to try the real thing They catered our lunch today, and I went with a pollo asada burrito bowl (everything on it, except onions). It was solid, and I could tell they use fresh ingredients, but overall it felt just okay. Maybe under seasoned ? To be fair, they were working out of a mobile setup, so I don't want to judge too harshly. That said, when you hear "burrito bowl," it's hard not to compare it to Chipotle (am I telling on myself?) and I'd say this landed about one notch below that. I'd definitely be interested in giving them another shot at their brick-and-mortar location to see how it stacks up when it's served fresh from the kitchen. There's potential there!

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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the friendly, attentive service, fresh and flavorful food, creative drink menu, and lively atmosphere.

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Tendon Tempura Carlos Jr Express - Front

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Teriyaki Spam Musubi

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Marugame Udon - Centra area

Centra area

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Nikutama Udon

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Ramen Yamadaya - Kids ramen , California Roll(8pc), Shrimp Tempura

Kids ramen , California Roll(8pc), Shrimp Tempura

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4.4(93 reviews)
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Hansol is located inside the Torrance H Mart, and I think it's a great place to grab a meal after…read moredoing some grocery shopping. Grocery shopping always seems to make me hungry anyway, so it's nice having a food option right there. One tip: I'd grab a drink from inside H Mart before ordering at Hansol, since there a lot of cool and different drink options in the grocery section. I usually get the pork cutlet, which comes with two pork cutlets, rice, several sides, a small broth, and a salad. It's a really good-sized meal and something I always enjoy getting. The pork katsu is crunchy on the outside while still being juicy inside, and the sauce has a refreshing flavor that pairs really well with it. The sides complement the meal nicely, and they also give you some fruit. I like saving that for the end since it's a refreshing way to end the meal. Ordering is pretty straightforward: just go up to the cashier and give them the letter and number for the item you want. I also like that there's a picture for each menu item, so you can easily see what you're ordering. The seating area is basically a food court, so the ambiance isn't anything special, but there are plenty of seats, which is nice. I always look forward to coming to this H Mart knowing I can also get a great meal if I'm hungry after shopping. It's definitely one of those convenient spots that makes the grocery trip even better.

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Front of stand

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Hot stone bibimbap (already started mixing)

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Squid Soup (This was my least favorite.)

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