We haven't been here for awhile due to their high prices but came back to try again. We were pleasantly surprised by all their specials. I had the Quesa Birria Tacos and my wife got Three Enchiladas combo with Mole, both of them were on the specials board and under $20 each. We could not believe how our meals were so delicious. Service was fast and friendly. We are definitely coming back! read more

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We enjoyed our early dinner this afternoon! The kids meals were delicious and big portions for my kids.i definitely want to go back and try something new. I got the fish tacos today. My boys got the kids quesadillas and kids taco plate. read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Definitely don't judge a book by the cover. We've been going here for 27 years, and the food is amazing. There is a new change in ownership, however it's the same staff with the excellent food they were known for. We did give it a break because it started going downhill in the last few years, however it's clear the change in ownership is going to be positive and the food quality and service was amazing like it was in 1999. The specials were amazing, and we will definitely be coming back. There is no other place with mexican food this good anywhere in Washington! read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Specials as of 2.14.26. Amazing mole enchiladas! - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Authentic Mexican food with a warm & comfortable environment. Service is not fast but it's kind.

Good Mexican food is hard to find in the Tacoma area, but this place is one of the most authentic I've experienced. It is a small Hispanic owned restaurant that provides excellent service and a great menu. The ambiance reminds me of eating in a small family restaurant in Mexico. I tried the prawns a la diabla which included rice and refried beans. I also tried the beef asada burrito. Both of these menu items were fantastic. The beef was tender and very tasty. The prawns were also large and tender. I liked the ability to watch the chef prepare my food for takeout. There is plenty of seating inside the restaurant and also a small private party room. If you are seeking good authentic Mexican food, this place is definitely worth the trip. read more

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You know a Mexican spot is good when they have abuela in the corner making tortillas all day. Food is always amazing and I have been coming here for years, but it seems it's gotten pretty expensive. I went on a date and for 2 entrees and one margarita, it was over $70... I feel like that was kinda pricey for the divey kinda atmosphere... oh well, still some of the best Mexican food in Tacoma. read more

Best Mexican restaurant I've found in the Tacoma area! Definitely great for a quick bite to eat if you're in the area. Received great service from Leah and will definitely come back! read more

Been here a few times over the years and the food and service has gone down A LOT. Yesterday I saw the owner or manager berating her employees in front of customers and I thought that was so unprofessional. Food is just ok, management is awful. read more

All time favorite authentic Mexican restaurant. Everything works at this place, service great, atmosphere authentic, and food superb. Our go-to-place in the area. read more

Went to. Alley Liquidators up the street for some bargains now hungry! Stopped in here to have a Chile Rellieno Al la cart! Soooo delish ( snack before dinner at home ) Hubby had half lb of Carnitas with side of tortillas. See pix. The sauce for the Chiles if just sooo perfect and spicy!! Sauped up the rest with his tortillas. And those are so fresh too!! read more

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Best food ever! My fiancé and I doordashed from here and were thoroughly impressed. We got adobada, el pastor and asada tacos along with tamales & deep fried jalapeños. This will definitely be our new DoorDash spot for Mexican food and we can't wait to go try it in person! read more

Wanted authentic Mexican food and this place does not disappoint. Prices are higher than what we are used to but it's worth it. I had a tamale and a Chili Relleno. Both were excellent. The side rice and beans were very tasty too. My husband had the combination enchiladas which was also served with 3 pieces of super tender Carne asada. Was served with freshly made tortillas too. So soft and fresh. Lots of leftovers for a second meal. This is a must-try and have. read more

Little known Hilltop GEM: WE LOVE THIS PLACE! And always make a point to stop when driving through Tacoma, even if it means we will drive it all the way back home to Seattle! Love their enchiladas but its ALL good! Great portion sizes too, even for take out Thanks for the great service read more

Ok lots of people told me I should eat here and I finally did, pretty good food here not high end but down to earth. My torta was tasty as hell. The tacos are pretty bomb and the beans are really freaking good. It's always a good sign when the beans are impressive. If they had a bar it would be even better read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Torts and tacos for dinner - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The Best Lengua Tacos and the Ceviche combo Tostadas are the best in the State! always love when I'm able to eat here! I'll be back read more

Great food and service as always. Been coming there for years. Weird that they had a completely new crew last night. Our typical server was gone as was the owner. Only recognized the older woman that makes the tortillas. Still great will return. read more

Just go! It's the real deal. No chips and salsa, like it should be. Order the tacos but don't get the normal chicken, steak, or pork. Live a little and try the other meats. You won't be disappointed! read more

It's ok, and I didn't really have anything more to write about for this review. Service was mediocre and they brushed us off a bit while we were in there. The meat for the carne was crunchy and crispy fried. So a 4 for the food. For the $7.99 special you get two tacos, beans, and rice on a huge platter. You will have food to take home. A friend of mine ordered a burrito the size of a baby at the cheap price of under $10. Filled with everything! We came for a kids date, and this place is excellent in catering to children. They have a lot of high chairs and booster seats. Meat and beans are prepared for children's palates as well. Highly reliable for moms or parents who want to take their kids out. Their tacos taste homemade, and I was in love with them! Parking is a tight squeeze, they offer street parking as well. read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

Authentic Mexican food and dang good. The service isn't terrible but its okay at best. If you're in need of being waited on constantly go to Azteca and get your fake mexican food along with your chips and salsa haha. read more

I have been eating here for quite some years. For a while, the food quality went down as I figured, maybe a different cook. For the last year, the food is back up. One of my favorite Mexican dive restaurants. read more

Run don't walk!I Idk what authentic supposed to taste like bcuz it's not my ethnicity or culture. What I do know is this does not taste like the commercial chains I'm used to. SO GOOD! Every bite was like wow, party in my mouth! We both had the mango spicy margarita and carne asada. Everything was excellent! Full of flavor! I would order a bucket of the beans alone! Oh! You can ! They cater! Service was fast and friendly. Checks all the boxes for real down to earth family food like you count on from home! read more

Just like the name in translation, come to life, this place is a lifesaver! Carnitas are authentic served with handmade tortillas, which makes for a great combo along with fresh salsa. read more

The BEST around!! I've only ever ordered to go, however, big massive portions with reasonable prices and very polite staff!! This day and age in Tacoma, it's quite shocking and refreshing! read more

My entire family has come to this spot for almost 30 years now. The service, food and kind people that work here have NEVER disappointed us! I love the arroz con pollo and the fresh grilled corn tortillas are amazing! My other favs are the fresh salsas they offer. You won't be disappointed!! PS. The reason they don't offer chips and salsa as an appetizer is their portions are HUGE! You won't have room to eat your meal and they know better than to waste food on some lame ass chips and salsa. If you're looking for a Mexican chain restaurant experience then don't come here. This is more like going to Abuela's house for dinner. Which is way better!! read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Arroz con Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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Great food! Great service! Their chicken enchiladas are my all time favorite to eat, next is their lengua tacos!!! Not much of an ambiance and their margaritas are a little watered down with too much salt. read more

The reason why I gave this restaurant 1* is because their price for the fish is different The menu says $17.95 the server told us that it is $19.95 ok we said its fine. When we got the bill it is $21.95 plus they charge convenience fee of 1.82. They need to change their menu to show the current price. read more

Best rice and beans in all of Tacoma. Seriously so good. I had a made in-house tamale and recommend the fish tacos! The burritos are big-bigger than taco trucks. We were a party of 8 and no one left unsatisfied. This might be the best Mexican food from Tumwater to Federal way. EAT HERE ASAP. read more

Love this place. I don't go often but this is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Tacoma. Food is always authentic served hot and fresh. I recommend Vuelve A La Vida to anyone looking for delicious Mexican food read more

Friendly service, recipes are good. Enchilada plate comes with a lot of food. Just wish there were more options to customize the enchiladas

I`m a long time customer because their food is very good. We have been going there for many years since the polish gentleman owned it. However, there seems to be a problem with not returning change when a customer pays with cash. It`s happened to us on several occasions with different waitresses. I`m pretty sure the owner is aware of it. I think with the high prices of food there they should a least let you walkout with some change in your pocket instead of lent. Please beware read more

I'm visiting from Texas and I was IMPRESSED! I got the chorizo plate and it was cooked to perfection! The warm fresh tortillas were my absolute favorite. Plenty of parking and quick good service :) read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Huevos con Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

The food was bomb, I got the enchilada combination and loved it! 10/10 highly recommend :)

Wow, interesting little whole in the wall. Authentic and yummy. Hubby had the combo fajitas. He was impressed because there was so many shrimp. Very happy. I had the steak fajita burrito. Huge, delicious. So good I ate it all. The horchata was delicious. Hubby was also impressed there was a lady making tortillas from scratch. Small little cozy joint but awesome food and customer service experience. Most definitely will be back. read more

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This was really good! Everything was tasty, but the sauce on the camarones rancheros definitely stole the show. Big plates of comfort food were just the ticket today. read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Camarones Rancheros - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington

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This place is consistently outstanding! I admittedly get just one thing - the carnitas; but it is so good that why would need anything else. They are known for their tamales, which others that have dined with me swear by. I learned of this place many years ago from a Mexican woman living in San Luis Obispo who claimed it was the best that she ever had (including in California). About one year ago the owner/founder passed away. I have seen no diminishment in the quality. The "new" owner has apparently worked here for more than 20 years. read more

I really don't like leaving bad reviews, but I feel like I need to. This has been one of our favorite places to get good, authentic, Mexican food for so many years. Their food has always been great - great taste, big portions, and reasonably priced. We ate here last night after not having come in for about 6 months or so. It was the worst experience we have ever had here. We called in an order to pick up. When we arrived to pick up the food, I learned when paying that the prices had increased significantly ($5 a plate since the last time we were in). Ok, that's a big price increase, especially when it's just enchiladas and rice/beans. But we figure, we don't eat here often anymore, so not a big deal for good Mexican food. Well, we got home and did not have high quality, good Mexican food. The enchiladas were dry and had almost no sauce on them. The seasoning was bland and the chicken in the enchiladas were dry. The food was cold. My husband and mole enchilada and no sauce on them. His chicken inside the enchiladas was dry and bland. The carne asada we had with the meal was good. That's about it. The rice and beans were edible, but not very flavorful. We got a tamale, because we love them and always get one. The tamale last night was terrible. I took a bite and spit it out. It tasted old and just not good at all. We were so disappointed in this visit. We're have never had bad food here. The decline in the food quality along with the huge price increase was shocking to us. It makes it hard to want to go back again. read more

The food is so good! Best beans and rice you could dream of. Seriously the best Mexican joint in Tacoma, maybe in the state

Food was plain. I tried giving this place a second chance but they failed me again. Their bad service isn't helping their case either. Never gain. read more

best authentic Mexican food. Restaurant is clean. My favorite tamales. Never crowded

I have searched all over for a great tasting and authentic Mexican place and alas, I have finally found it! We ordered the caldo de res and split it and still, it was absolutely massive. The broth was so tasteful and full of veggies and meat. Even though I was super full from the caldo, I couldn't leave without tasting the tacos. After all, that's how I determine a place's authenticity. They were out of carnitas, but I got lengua, cabeza, and birria. They were all mindblowing. My only complaint was that their salsas were not spicy enough. All in all, this was delicious. I will definitely be driving back here soon. read more

Vuelve A La Vida - Tacos & caldo de res - Mexican Near Me - Tacoma, Washington