Brooke L.

I'll give it three stars for the music, the set up and the drinks minus the pricing of course. Service was garbage. Burrito I got the surf and turf it was OK but they brought it to me cold and the chipotle salsa that I requested had a hair in it. Drinks were great and the second person to help us was really cool. The chick that was the original bartender was kind of pushy and then she eased up a little bit. So I would say service set aside can fluctuate but the food would've been good I'm not sure how a burrito was served cold and then lukewarm in the middle. Totally grossed me out after the salsa. Glad I saw it on the chip rather than in my mouth! Music was good so I might go back but I don't know why it just always seems like this place is often a mess. Then they added extra on my bill that they didn't bring to me I ended up just taking the burrito home. So it was like a $60 bill for two drinks and a large burrito. Super small salsa and they charge you extra for more. So it's just honestly they could do so much better but the location I guess is what gets them in but I don't know I just feel like it was lacking. It doesn't make you feel like you're at a well run establishment.

Ortencia A.

Came here with a group of friends to celebrate my friend's birthday. We used to come here when it was Vida Cantina. The ambience is great. Although they were really busy and service was a little bit slow. The servers were working really hard and were very kind. The food that I had was good better than when it was Vida Cantina. Perfect place for summer dinner eating alfresco is always fun.

Katrina C.

The atmosphere was super vacation vibe, and service was super amazing. There's people checking on us constantly! The food was delicious but the truffle fries didn't rly have a lot of truffle flavor and the steak though it is on the smaller side, was soo good, perfectly medium rare and soo tender.

Michelle K.

I self sat at the bar. Bartender was a nice female. She took my order and then later a male bartender took over and offered me water. When food arrived, the food smelled and looked delicious. Food was cooked just right and moist. For me, I needed more salt for the short rib. It was not salty at all, and not saying its a bad thing but for me, I think maybe it needed more salt. I ate my entire entree and was very satisfied. The ambience was great and dining was outdoors so you got the natural air which was not too far from the ocean. You got the natural night sky that you can stare out too. They had a live band and dim lighting for the evening. I noticed they had regulars arriving and catching up with them. It gave me a good feel that staff and guests were enjoying themselves and food options were all tempting.

Nichole T.

Came in on a Saturday afternoon and were surprised to find the place completely empty -- not usually a great sign, and unfortunately it matched the experience. We ordered the La Jefe margarita and the Como La Flor, and both were pretty disappointing. For the price point, we expected way better quality and flavor. The food didn't help much either -- $18 for just two street tacos with no beans or rice felt steep, especially for what you get. The chicken enchiladas came out lukewarm with a bland, forgettable sauce. A few other things rubbed us the wrong way: no complimentary chips and salsa, and they charge a fee for using a credit card, which just adds to the frustration. On the positive side, the service was good and attentive, and the music was great -- probably the highlight of the visit. Overall, not a place we'd rush back to given the prices and lackluster food.

Michelle N.

We came here for OC Restaurant Week! We did not realize that this was actually La Vida Cantina before, so we were surprised to have come back. Not sure what happened here, but the service upon arriving was excellent. We got greeted by Dave and then our server was Cole. We got sat down and Cole was able to walk us through the menu. We decided on ordering the following: OC Restaurant Week Menu: We opted for the Shrimp Ceviche Avocado, Grilled Sirloin Steak and Arugula Salad, and Espresso Tres Leches. The Ceviche was ok. It only came with 3 shrimps and the tostada was pretty soft. It was stuffed with guacamole, which we ended up eating with the chips that we ordered on the side. The steak was super soft and cooked perfectly. The arugula salad was plentiful and good. We could not even finish this plate! I did not see this on the regular menu, but really liked it, so hopefully they do put it back on permanently. The cake was just alright. There was nothing too special about it. The coffee flavor was mild and the cake was a bit dry to what we prefer as a tres leches. Elote Corn Ribs: I have always seen corn ribs on my socials but never got a chance to try it, so we opted to try these. I would say nothing too special for the price. I wish it had more sauce to it. Most of the sauce was smeared over the pate, and it really just tasted like grilled corn at that point. Chips and Salsa: This is extra here. Not used to having to order chips and salsa and a mexican restaurant, but portion was good for the price. These chips were a bit on the thicker side and not as salty as I usually like. Salsa was also average without any spice/kick to it. It was very mild. Pork Belly Tacos: This was a suggestion made by Cole and it was a great one!! Thank you! We really liked these. Very different from the tacos we are used to, but it had a slight char and a lot of flavor. I especially liked the crisp from the fried onions in it, which is not something we are used to having on our tacos! We also got 2 alcohlic drinks, but I forgot to write down what those drinks were. Honestly, not very memorable and would just opt out for water! Dave and Cole really made this experience for us! We were very impressed by their effort to have genuine conversation and take care of us. They checked in on not just us, but other tables constantly. Not the biggest fan of the location, since the street to get there is so packed all the time, but parking was easy and walking to the restaurant was no trouble. I just thought it was a bit too pricey for what you are getting and sad that we probably won't get to order the Sirloin plate again. Will have to come back for Taco Tuesday to try their other items!

Rose A.

This place is amazing! This place use to be the La Vida and we did hung out here a few times before. Now it's Casa de Onda. Anyway, my husband & I attended the Cinco de Mayo culinary adventure by Chuck Popick & Poorman KOCI Radio. We hung out at the bar since we got there early & enjoyed a couple of cocktails, Mexican Strawberry mule and La Jefa. The bartenders were so friendly and personable. We had an amazing buffet dinner that their chef presented for the event that also included desserts too.

Trisha V.

Been wanting to go here and I love the night vibes. Only came for a drink but I want to come back and eat and try more drinks. It's a good spot if you're on a date or with a group. The menu looked so good and can't wait to try it. My drink was yummy too. My friends ordered the guac so I snacked on that but it was late so I just needed to go home early.

Kerri F.

What a great surprise! On Friday night taking a walk around triangle square we noticed the new Casa De Onda. We stopped in for a spicy margarita which was fantastic. The team was super friendly and Sean our server/bartender was super friendly and knowledgeable. Since taking over the space they have done some upgrades of bamboo fence around the perimeter to give you a more private feeling. It was a nice touch. We didn't try food but, will have to go back another time to try some goodies.

Bonnie S.

Very aesthetic brunch spot in triangle square. They also have a live DJ in evenings and in some afternoons I believe. We came on Saturday around 11:30. It was not very busy and we got to choose our seat. We sat outside on this beautiful warm February day. Our waiter Mike was super friendly and attentive. We got the chips and salsa, breakfast burrito, pollo benedict, egg and asada tostada, ceviche, pork belly benedict and churro brioche. The breakfast burrito was made well with crunchy tater tots and a not too greasy flavorful chorizo with plenty of scrambled egg, would for sure get this again! The pollo benedict came with a crispy chicken on a biscuit, it was flavorful and pretty well executed. The pork belly benedict lacked some flavor and was a little disappointing. The asada tostada was not only excellent but had such a massive serving of protein it was at least 2 meals. The ceviche was fresh and delicious. The salsa is going to be my biggest complaint. It was sort of bland and did not have much of a kick. I also wish they gave little individual salsas with the breakfast burritos. We also got drinks! The Cantarito and Mango Fuego. Both made perfectly and not just full of sugar. I will say it was mild on the alcohol so if you're looking for a buzz it's not happening with these drinks. Now let's talk dessert, the churro brioche. Well OMG all I really have to see is please get this! It was made so perfectly and and had such a great flavor combo. It was also a generous portion for a table to share. I think this is a great place for a girls group, it is not only beautiful, they have a great variety of drinks and good food and take reservations.

Vivian N.

The mo'jitos mo problems is a great fruity drink for someone that doesn't like to taste alcohol. It's sweet and tart, leaning very lemonade and hides the alcohol very well. PSA is it very sweet

J J.

Casa De Onda is the old La Vida Cantina. It probably has much of the same owners since not a lot has changed. It has been years since we've been here but we finally did since we were in the area. We ordered chicken quesadillas and ceviche as starters. Both were pretty good especially the ceviche. The bartenders were also nice. The prices were slightly above the norm here but that's what we get for sitting under a palapa I guess. When the bill came, they add a 4% charge fee. I went ahead and took that off the tip since I didn't order a charge fee and you should do the same.