Service was great! Ordered Barrira, street corn and guac. The meat was rich with taste and well cooked. The corn also came out amazing. The guacamole had a little heat, and that's good. Where it missed the mark was taste, needs lime and salt and then this would have been a five star visit. read more

Had a reservation for 9:15 and wasn't seated until 10:00. Server was super rude and didn't even tell us his name. Food was good, but not at the cost of the experience we had. We sat outside and they opened the door and the screen after we talked to the server and management and complained that we were cold. There are many other amazing mexican restaurants in the area; I'd recommend going there other than here. read more

Being from California where the Mexican food is unmatched, Mi Vida exceeded all expectations. The food is beyond authentic and you can really taste it. Jose Luis was the best server who explained the significance of each dish, as well as where the ingredients were coming from. You can tell he really loves this restaurant and maintaining the authenticity. 100% recommend to anyone in DC and honestly, Mi Vida is better than CA Mexican food. read more

Mi Vida - Tatanachos Queso fundido Equites - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

So much positive to say about this place! This was probably one of the best restaurants I have eaten at! The setting/mood was about perfect. It would have been good for a romantic dinner and it was accepting for my wife and I who had been out touring the City. The waiter was extremely helpful, friendly and polite. I wanted to order more salsa because it was amazing! He let me know my food was about to be out and he didn't want me to spend the money on more salsa unless I absolutely wanted to. Literally, a minute or two later our food was served. I could barely finish my food so ordering salsa would have been an unnecessary cost. He was very helpful with my wife to find her a drink that wasn't cold, as she was trying to warm up from being outside. He also was not pushy when it came time to offer dessert, more drinks or the ticket. The food was literally amazing! Everything!! My wife ordered the Chicken Fajitas and I ordered the Enchiladas De Mole Negro with a side of Arroz and Frijoles. I did not quite finish all my rice and beans. My wife hates refried beans but absolutely loved these! The only negative thing about this experience, outside of the restaurant's control, was the road in front of the restaurant being blocked by police. The hockey team was playing at home an law enforcement were blocking the streets with emergency lights on. The lights and reflection carried into the restaurant which took away from the setting. read more

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Pretty good spot! Great location, good vibes, and the food was tasty! The service was quick and attentive as well. Their drink specials were awesome and shared at our table, as we ordered a pitcher. I recommend visiting this spot if you're in the area! read more

Mi Vida - Inside - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Mia Vida is in a splendid location along the wharf. We made reservations which allowed us to get window seating with a beautiful view of the water. The food was above average in price but you got what you laid for. My wife ordered the enchiladas and i ordered the pork shank. Both were delicious. For dessert we ordered the flan which was much smaller than I expected. Our total with one beer ended up being $120 with tip. They were very accommodating for some of the food mishaps and overall provided great service. Would recommend at least once! read more

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Mi Vida is one of our fave Mexican restaurants in DC! First, the restaurant is beautiful with a friendly, welcoming staff. We had family visiting from out of town and took them here for lunch. As always, everything was beautiful and delicious! We started out with the Queso Fundido and a variety of cocktails. We then enjoyed items from the brunch menu including, the Enchiladas Suiza, Huevos Rancheros, Fish Tacos and a version of their breakfast burrito...all really good! If you're not into spicy, I'd stay away from the tomatillo sauce and salsa. I'd recommend to anyone looking for a fun place to dine with a creative cocktail menu and super yummy bites! read more

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I started with the nachos, but they weren't my favorite--the sauce was a bit much for me, and they definitely pack some heat! So if you're spice-sensitive, maybe skip this one. But the carnitas tacos? Absolute perfection. You get three, but they're loaded to the brim--tender, flavorful, and super satisfying. Trust me, you won't leave hungry. read more

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Great reasonably priced option next to the waterfront. There are a lot of restaurants along the wharf, it's a great area for wandering around on a warm evening. Mi vida had a good mix of location, decor. Good food, speedy service and reasonable pricing. We were tired and everything came very quickly. Shrimp tacos and enchiladas with mole sauce were excellent. Guac and chips were good. Churros had maybe been fried previously but had nice dipping sauces. Service was friendly and attentive. They have a few outdoor seats if you want but indoor has some great decorations. read more

This is conveniently located on the wharf in Washington DC. One of the mini restaurants selections in the area. The food has good flavor, the portion sizes are sufficient, and they are not light handed on the drinks. It's a worthwhile selection. There's nothing I was thrilled about and nothing was awful. read more

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We had the best time at Mi Vida. Our waiter, Jose Luis, made sure we were well taken care of. We had a large party (8) so the manager also checked in on us multiple times. I appreciate the attentiveness and great service. The restaurant was lively and the food was delicious. We did family style and felt like the food just kept coming! So much to eat. It was delicious. We're definitely coming back again. read more

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Outstanding. Excellent food, great service. Atmosphere was nice but the background music was a bit on the loud side. All the food was delicious, I especially enjoyed the salad picada-with various fruit and an absolutely delicious tamarind dressing. Def recommend. read more

Mi Vida - Pollo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love this place! The food is delicious, the restaurant has a nice ambiance, and the service has always been good. I recommend the birria, mole, and churos! I have been to all their locations many times now, and they are all nice and consistent. They have live music for brunch. I really recommend it! read more

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Came here to have dinner and watch the boat parade at the Wharf. I made the reservation over a month ago, because I know how busy it is and wanted to guarantee a seat with a view. When we got there, we were greeted by Jose, and hostesses/waitresses. I told him the reservation, he said he couldn't find it. He asked how many the reservation was for, I said 6. He said "well you would have had to put a hold on a credit card". At this point it was over a month ago; I did whatever I had to do to make the reservation AND confirmed attendance that afternoon. I end up pulling the reservation up on Open Table, showing him the reservation AND hold. Only then did he try to sit us DOWNSTAIRS right behind the host stand. I told him that I specifically requested seating upstairs with a view OVER A MONTH AGO. He said we'd have to wait for an available table. Mind you we're now 15-20 minutes past our reservation time and we got there 15 minutes early. So we wait at the bar, had spicy margaritas that weren't spicy at all. My wife went to check on the status and she has me go up to check on a table that's finishing up per Jose's request. As soon as I get up there, a waitress asked if she could help me, not like help me help me, but like I wasn't supposed to be up there. No communication. I told her we were sent up here to see if the table was okay. She told me I needed to go back downstairs and check with the hostess stand. Mind you she had an earpiece in to communicate with the lower level. Either way, they finally get it together and now it's "let me clean the table off and get you seated." The food was delicious. Service was basic. Drinks were meh. Jose really ruined the experience honestly. The hostess upstairs doubled down on it. I hate that this was the experience I had because it didn't have to be that way at all. read more

I was in town for a conference and had the pleasure of meeting up with a friend for dinner. We met at Mi Vida at the Wharf and had the crab guac (AMAZING) the chips were a bit too salty but amazing nonetheless. I ordered the Mar Y... entree and it was decent I was confused by the filet and enchilada combo but overall the food was decent. I never received a steak knife lol but its ok the meat was tender enough I used the butter knife. Overall I would def comeback and the view was amazing read more

e came to Mi Vida for a group dinner, and had a reservation. It was packed around the door, but we were seated right on time. I've never been to this location and never had dinner either. (Typically we have gone to the 14th street location for brunch). To start we got guacamole and for drinks the cocktail flight. It was explained the cocktail flight was good for two people, and they really mean it. The flight had plenty of drink for two people share and taste 4 different flavors. For dinner, we had the birria, chamorro, and pasta con camarones y chorizo. These portions were huge! Everyone was very happy with their meals and there were no complaints on the flavor. For dessert we had the tres leches and the flan. I never had flan with coffee flavoring and it was actually a great flavor. We will definitely be back and add their dinner into our rotation. read more

Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. We all shared the guacamole, which was great and the spicy sauce they bring on the side is excellent. My one friend got the Salmon Manchamanteles, which she really enjoyed. I got the Enchiladas Suizas, but while it was really flavorful, it was also slightly too heavy. I couldn't finish my last enchilada. Service was consistent. The inside is clean. read more

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The vibe and decor of this place brought me in even though I'm not the biggest Mexican food fan. Food was really good, seasoned well and great service even though it was packed. I will definitely come again. read more

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Such a good place. We stop here when we get are in DC. Leroy took awesome care of us on our last visit. Go during happy hour. The food and drink specials are amazing. If you sit outside you can watch the harbor. Great place. read more

Mi Vida - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

I love everything about this restaurant! Delicious drinks and food, interesting decorations, great service, and nice outdoor dining! Especially the price is great comparing to other restaurants in wharf. We definitely will be back! read more

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First & foremost, the moment you walk in there is a great deal of decor that is pleasant to admire, especially in the evening. The placement of the lights complemented the statue tree, the mixture of black & pastel colors from the ground up, the mosaic wall tile, all of the above. We sat in the upstairs dining area by the window area facing the pier. We started off with the Ceviche de Tiritas (not my favorite since it was chewy, still edible) & Taquitos de Atún which were very tasty. 11/10 would recommend getting Zarape de Pato, that spicy roasted habanero cream is to die for. The young lady that was serving us was friendly and explained the menu/ drinks thoroughly, made some recommendations according to our preferences. For the main course we got Pescado a la Talla with a side of Ensalada Cítricos, Arroz & frijoles, & colecitas. The fish was tender & seasoned just right; fruit salad was refreshing, and the colecitas were packed with flavor, had a spicy surprise from the peppers lol. I cooled my tongue down with my sweet piñata drink. Eventually we finished off with two desserts, Volcán de Helados & Flan de Espresso, they were equally delicious & pungent. It was a delightful evening to celebrate my years of life. read more

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Can I start by saying that they have a HAPPY HOUR that is from 11:30-7!!!!! The mango margarita was so good. Omg. lol. I also ate 3 carne tacos and they were everything! On Tuesdays the tacos are $4.50!!! The queso is also super good. The service was great at the bar and the bartender wasn't shy with his pours. The restaurant itself is very cute and clean. The bathroom was very clean which is always a plus in my book! I'll definitely be back because the happy hours are amazing lol. read more

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Ugh, as you can see from my previous reviews, I used to be a big fan of Mi Vida (I've been going for 6 years!). Unfortunately I went back last night with a friend and was severely disappointed. Everything was so salty, overpriced (even taking into account that this is the wharf), and just overall not what it used to be. I also ordered a margarita that was over $13, but the glass was mostly ice, and it was weak. Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever go back and cannot recommend it to anyone. read more

We had a wonderful first experience at the Wharf for happy hour. They have an extensive food and drink menu, plus bars on the main and third floors where you can enjoy a few hours with friends. The La Frozen drink is very tasty and a good way to start. They have several Mexican beers on tap, wine, and other cocktails that are part of the special. Each person in our group found something they liked. The food met our expectations. My favorite was the tacos dorados, followed by the guacamole, and tatanachos. The bar staff was particularly friendly, making sure we got one last round of drinks ordered just before happy hour ended! read more

Mi Vida - La Frozen - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Mi Vida is reliable. Stopped in for a quick drink and bite before a concert. I was seated at a table outside (as I requested) and a server never came. After about 10min I just went inside and sat at the bar and ate. read more

Mi Vida - SABORES DE BROCHETTAS (skewers sampler) - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

My wife and I stopped in for lunch while in the warf district. We were treated to a magnificent view of the Potomac River from the third floor. Our waitress was prompt and informative. We decided to split an appetizer and an entree. We started off with guacamole and chips. This was a nice chunky guacamole. It came with a side of hot sauce to spice things up a little. The chips were crispy but a little salty for my taste. Our entree was three chicken enchiladas. They were wrapped up in corn yortillas topped with a tamatillo sauce. The shredded chicken was tender and juicy. The tamatillo crema was especially tasty and complimented the dish well. I added a little hot sauce to it as well. This is a good place for lunch while at the warf. The appetizer, entree, and two sodas were about 47 bucks. read more

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Mexican food is very hard to come by in DC. Mi Vida is fine. Very overpriced, but does the job.

The place is very crowded but upscale, as all places here are. When making reservations, be sure to ask for reasonable seats or consider waiting for a better time. We sat on the top floor; no one mentioned the elevator--just follow me. FYI, there is an elevator. The food is typical--nothing remarkable. It was slightly overcooked and smoother in the cheese--more of a quick-bite place like fast food. The black beans and rice were dry--the appetizers, salsa, and guacamole. The salsa had an aftertaste but was well-spiced. The guacamole was delicious, and everyone filled up on that. Drinks were disappointing--a standard margarita that was watered down. Even the tequila wasn't impressive; the wait staff wasn't helpful in explaining. We spent a few days in the city, dining out at various places. We won't be returning. read more

My husband and I stopped in for lunch while spending the day at The Wharf. We were seated on the third floor with wonderful views of the Patomac River. After we were seated, our waitress was by right away and was friendly and attentive. My husband and I were going on a dinner cruise later that night, so we wanted to find something light to share for lunch. Upon reviewing the menu, we decided on the enchiladas suzia. The dish came with 2 enchiladas with corn tortillas and stuffed with chicken and topped with a tomatillo sauce. They were light, fresh,and the perfect size to share. read more

Mi Vida - Enchiladas suzia. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Came to Mi Vida before a show at the Anthem and had a great experience. It was busy for the middle of the week but we had a reservation so were all set to sit upstairs near the window. Our server, Orlando, immediately made my night and had the best energy. I started with the Mezcal Classic and made it spicy which spicy it was!! It was good but very spicy so the salty tortilla chips were much needed. The drink was also lacking in the tajín and salt rim (pictured). Everyone on Yelp recommended the Zarape de Pato and it did not disappoint! I ordered that as my main with the veggies of the day which were delicious beats with some queso fresca. We all had room for dessert and got the churros and pastel de chocolate. I'm not a big cake person and it was a bit too rich for my liking but not bad. read more

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While visiting DC for a concert, I realized my hotel was near The Wharf so I wandered around until I found a hipster happening area with great restaurants and cute shops. I stumbled upon Mi Vida, as well as the inKind app that offered me a $25 discount at nearby restaurants. I started with the Platanos Fritos which was an abundant helping of fried plantains, crema and cotija cheese for only $6.25. Then I enjoyed the Esquites and chips and guacamole. My dinner date thoroughly enjoyed the Chamorro entree. It was a huge pork shank cooked to perfection with seasoning and a crispy fried skin. Yummers! Every taste to touch our lips was delicioso. The service was fantastic, as well. We were lucky to get outdoor seating on the patio overlooking the water. I will definitely recommend this place to others and seek it out next time I'm in that area of DC. read more

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Our server was amazing! Talked about the food and convinced us to try blue cheese in our guac! The wharf has amazing views and the outdoor seating is perfect in a cool breezy summer day. read more

Mi Vida - Enchiladas Suizas Enchiladas de Mole Negro "Con Todo" Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Came here as a last resort and quickly realized it should have been a first option! As I walked in I couldn't believe how nice it was. The decor and dimmed lighting really set he vibe for a romantic date night. This was a Thursday night and it was pretty busy. At times it was hard to catch or waiter attention. We started with the chips and salsa as an appetizer. The salsa was amazing! Very fresh and just the right amount of spicy. I decided to try the ribeye norteno with a side of esquites. I requested my steak to be prepared medium well and it was a little more on the medium rare side but still great. It comes with beans that were average and fresh guacamole. The esquites was fresh but could have been a little spicer in my opinion. The had great desert options but I was too full to try them. I saw other tables getting them and I wanted to ask for a bite size they looked so good lol. Next time I'll make sure to save room. read more

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Ambiance and view on the water was great. My friend and I each got tacos and split them. The steak (carnes) were great; the shrimp ones could've been more flavorful but still good. The salsa was extremely spicy but still good. read more

Mi Vida - Shrimp tacos and steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Great service from Emma and food was delicious We totally recommend this restaurant!! read more

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Food, service, ambiance - even the BATHROOMs, everything was great. We made a reservation, got seated early, and were in and out of the restaurant in 30 minutes. Food was awesome & the server helped with recommendations. Would definitely recommend read more

Mi Vida - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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My wife and I had a late lunch recently at MiVida and found that a place we always loved to dine has improved. Hard to believe but the meal choices have expanded and everything we ordered was excellent. Of course the guacamole was great. Only disappointment was the brown sauce was no longer available for the Smokey guacamole. Service was great and their recommendations were spot on. read more

The steak and pork tacos were good! But everyone in my family that got the shrimp tacos had food poisoning the day after. If you go here avoid the seafood! Service was also spotty. Very friendly but too so long with the check. I would go again but just remind everyone that seafood is not where it's at here. read more

A must for Happy Hour. Great food, great prices and great service. The tacos were amazing, and I had some churros for dessert. All were delicious. The raspberry sauce was delicious. read more

Mi Vida - 1800 Tequila, Carne Tacos, and Dos Equis Amber Lager. - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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Friends were out of town and I wanted to take out to a restaurant with beautiful views and excellent food. We only dined here once before the pandemic and remembered how superb the food was. It was a packed Saturday night at the restaurant. The restaurant was as beautiful as I last remembered it. Our service was excellent. I ordered fried fish tacos, and others ordered soup, mole in enchiladas, and salmon dish. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Overall the experience and quality of food of fish tacos was more like a 3.5. Having experienced better fish tacos and newer Mexican restaurants in the city, Mi Vida may be ranked farther down on my list now. Also for those unaware, the restaurant does charge an extra initiation 82 service fee (which is fine). But I have issue with having to pay post-tip on this fee and the tax. Because our waitress was phenomenal I didn't mind. read more

Mi Vida - Mexican Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia