Sadly it's hard to find great Mexican food on 17th street and I'm so happy Que Vida moved in to the neighborhood. Super delicious and savory tacos, and one of the freshest margaritas I've ever had! I got the pineapple one and it was so delicious since it wasn't made with pre bottled gross syrup. They use fresh and real ingredients! In my opinion this place blows Playa Mesa out of the water... better food and better drinks! The service was pretty awesome too, they explained the menu and the favorites of the house. The new bar is super nice too Will be back soon read more

Que Vida Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The best food. Everything is freshly made in house. Super friendly servers and great prices. Have Vanessa make you a Cadillac margarita

So delish! The food was so yummy. The bean & cheese burrito was huge and toasted to perfection. I also got one birria taco and it was so so good. The staff was so friendly and helpful. They suggested the pineapple agua Fresca and I wasn't sure if I should get it but I did and it was so fresh and delicious as well! Will definitely be coming back. read more

Que Vida Tacos - Bean & cheese burrito, birria taco, Pineapple Agua Fresca - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We had the chilli relleno burritos. They were bomb and huge, they put sour cream on the side for free. Our new local spots. Our son loved the grilled shrimp tacos and he is a bit picky, had a little bit of char marks, the way he likes it. And the elote corn is a hit!!!! The staff was Super friendly and do their jobs well. Your should be proud of your help. read more

I order a wet burrito and what I received was not a burrito! Shame on this place for filling a burrito with bell peppers, beans tons of grilled and uncooked onions with barely any meat, and what was supposed to be a carne asada burrito turned into a nasty veggie blob and definitely not a burrito! In fact it tasted like a pizza...yuck so nasty! You guys need to figure out how to make a carne asada burrito your chef is doing you wrong this was a joke of a burrito shame on you! My mexican grandma is turning in her grave of how inauthentic it was! Fix it! read more

Que Vida Tacos - Carne Asada Wet Burrito (where is the asada?) - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

The staff is really friendly. Families, small groups of friends, and solo diners are all comfortable here. Order at the counter, and meals are delivered to your table, without much wait. I had the bowl, subbing cheese for the ither protein choices, and have no complaints. read more

Amazing food - all homemade ! Amazing Service! Made us feel like we were part of their family! 100% will return.. if you haven't been you'll have to try it! And save room for the Churros! Eddie & Jonathan & Linda all treated us so well!! read more

So I usually cruise it to the HB location but I was impressed with the Costa Mesa location. Food quality was great. Drinks where on point and service just like in HB... Great!!! This company seams like they are growing and want to impress. I love saying what's up to the bar tenders Johnathan and Anthony.... Both share the responsibility of the bars at the two locations and do very well. Very attentive and keep an eye not only on us when we are here but the rest of the guest which makes them stand out. If they hold on to that style of service they will succeed in the OC and anywhere they decide to expand. Good job team Que Vita... keep it up! read more

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What a pleasant surprise. This is the first place we ate on our visit to Newport Beach/Costa Mesa. From the minute we walked in, the staff was very friendly, the seating area was nice, and the smell of the food was very good. You know you are in for really good food when the chips and salsa are excellent. The chips were warm and seemed to be home made. The salsas had good flavors. We ordered several of their tacos and they were phenomenal. Great flavors, texture of the meats were excellent, and portion sizes were perfect for a meal. The tortillas were homemade and it makes a huge difference. I would highly recommend eating here if you are nearby. We will definitely eat here again before we leave. read more

Went to Que Vida for Taco Tuesday and it was okay. I got 3 veggie tacos and my boyfriend got veggie and chicken tacos. The tacos were huge so we probably could have gone with only 2. We got the chips and salsa and also the chips and guacamole but we're only brought one thing of chips. The guac was okay but the salsas were delicious. I seemed like they're expanding to the business on the right of them so I'm hoping that makes the space feel a little bigger inside. read more

Que Vida Tacos - #8 Calabacita Veggie Taco #7 Chicken Taco - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Love this place! Tacos are amazing, my favorite is the el pastor. But the service puts this place over the top. Shout out to Tony and Eddie for always bringing the smiles! literally every employee here is so kind! Highly recommend! read more

This food is incredible. My favorite place to take friends and family. The staff is so kind. They always greet us with a super kind welcome. The music and feel of the space is just right. You can still have a conversation but get enough of the authentic vibe. Vanessa has helped us out several times and I'm always blown away with how kind she is even in a huge rush. read more

We love Que Vida!! All of the food is amazing and so is the team there. The bar is so fun too if you're looking for a weekend drink. 10/10 recommend! read more

Cali asada plus the chill tornados must try Excellent burrito and tacos all other menus also good quality food read more

If my kids like this place, you know it's good. Fancier- Taco spot with a good variety of meats to choose from. I feel like this place is more "modern-ish" than your typical hole in the wall spot. Tacos are around $6 a piece, but they're decent sized and loaded with toppings. I normally can throw down 3 tacos are other place, but I can only do two here. read more

We wanted to stop at Sanchos but didn't have the time, ended up here and can easily say it puts that place to REST. The size of the burritos are great and truly quality ingredients.... not stingy on the guac either. 10/10 read more

Service is friendly and the staff is helpful with suggestions. Food is DELICIOUS, especially in this location. Close to home. Ambiance is awesome. Great bar, food and place to hang. read more

Que Vida is hands down one of the best taco joints in town. The corn tortillas are made fresh in house daily. The meat is packed with flavor and comes with a very* generous portion. Our favorites are the carne, pastor and carnitas (extremely juicy). They have a taco Tuesday special as well, 3 tacos for $12 all night, and their HH daily 3-6 is 2 tacos for $8. Can't go wrong with their fresh guac and Chile de Arbol. The service is always incredible. Eddie, Ozzy, and Anthony always greet us with a smile and bring the best energy/vibes every day. We love to sit at the bar when the games are on, as they have 2 TVs. But the entire restaurant is a great fast casual sit down spot that is family friendly. Highly recommend when you're in the mood for Mexican food! read more

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My husband and I have been your fans since your Costa Mess location opened however, the sports channels and Wi-Fi service are horrible. It is such a small correction for you to make and a huge necessity for any patron. read more

Y'all...this is a taco place that's affordable with quality ingredients and amazing taste. The birria tacos are not just among some of the best I've had, but they are loaded up with braised short rib and served with flavorful consume. The chile rellano burrito was possibly the best burrito I've had. Excited that this will now be our go to place when we visit Newport. read more

The restaurant missed one of my order and did not provide any sauces. I called to complain and the restaurant forced to refund.

Always friendly, clean dining room and the food is great! I get different tacos most of the time, they never disappoint! And their chips and salsa always taste fresh & delicious!! Que Vida is one of our go- to spots. read more

Definitely the best Cali burrito down here in Costa Mesa, much better than Cali tacos. High quality ingredients cooked amazingly. Add shrimp for the surf and turf. Unreal combined with a bottle coke read more

Friendly, polite service. Tacos were yummy with fresh ingredients. I'll eat there again soon.

Stopped by for a first time visit at Que Vida Tacos and I definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for excellent Mexican cuisine: Food: I was able to try the Carnitas Burrito (sub for Carne Asada) and it was authentically delicious and filling. I tried the chips and all the house salsas and all of them were nothing short of amazing paired with the entree. Service: My server was Vanessa and she was an absolute gem with excellent customer service. Everything was served tip top hot. Vanessa was attentive, friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend all fellow yelpers! to ask for her if this is your time experiencing Que Vida. Ambience: The establishment including bathrooms was clean and sanitary. You can tell the ownership care about their restaurant and the presentation it gives to its customers + Good Music and Vibes is always a win for me. Keep up the good work Que Vida !! read more

I'm obsessed with their chicken taquitos! Their carne adasa taco is also really good. The atmosphere is casual, chill. The employees are always super friendly. My husband loves the Cali asada burrito. My nephew is into the huge wet burrito, I can't remember the name but you'll know it when you see it. read more

Everything went well the food and the vibe are so good. First time there tonight, and will be back

Love the atmosphere, food is delicious everyone is so kind definitely recommend this place ... Chris at the bar was awesome!!

Tonight was my fourth time at Que Vida. It never disappoints. VERY good food and the margaritas are amazing. They have a menu of several different ones to choose from. The el pastor tacos are the best that I've ever had and I've tried them at many many places. Chicken enchiladas are very hearty- full of meat and very delicious Not only is the food and drinks great here, but honestly the service is top notch. I always sit at the bar. Anthony and Johnie are the BEST bartenders. They are extremely friendly and personable. They also make great recommendations as well. If you haven't tried this little gem of a restaurant, it's a must! read more

Stopped in this afternoon for lunch and was not disappointed. I sat at the bar to get a drink and some tacos. The staff that helped me out was very friendly. My bartender recommended the spicy margarita. It was spicy without being undrinkable. I ordered the taco combination with a birria taco and fish taco. It came with rice and beans. It was all delicious that I finished my whole plate. The atmosphere is nice and clean. I will be coming back for happy hour and bringing in some friends. read more

Que Vida Tacos - Spicy margarita, and complimentary chips and salsa. - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place was the absolute perfection! They catered to our company Christmas party and everything was amazing! Defiantly recommend for all events! read more

Que Vida Tacos - Catered to our company - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Super great food and service!! From the moment you walk in to to moment you leave you are treated nicely and the food and margaritas were A++++ read more

$6 for this much corn?! That can't be right. Burrito was good, but this has to be a mistake on the corn read more

Que Vida Tacos - CORN ESQUITES - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I have been to Que Vida multiple times for lunch and dinner and it has been a great experience each time, the food has been delicious as usual, along with the service. I have to thank Irvin, the Kitchen Manager who went out of his way to answer all my questions with a great attitude and thorough understanding of the cuisine, amazing job!!! read more

Our new favorite place in Costa Mesa! We've had dinner here multiple times (take out), and the food is flavorful, fresh and phenomenal every time. Tonight's service was above and beyond!!!. I'm so grateful to Anthony, who took care of us when after a very chaotic day, we accidentally put our order in with the other location and arrived at our Costa Mesa location. He took care of us and got our order rushed and was so helpful and thoughtful. Cannot recommend this place enough - food, service are superior!! read more

Great food and even better service! Everyone is so nice and attentive. It's a great place to take the family and friends

What a great find! Consistent good service Street carne asada tacos are excellent. I've eaten there three times and will continue to go guacamole very tasty with warm chips read more

So delicious, our favorite local spot, fresh, inventive, friendly service, delicious drinks! What more could you want? read more

Que Vida Tacos - Carne Asada, Carnitas, grilled fish taco... yummy - Tacos Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Looking for a place to eat on Easter Sunday and stumbled upon this spot. Food was delicious! Ordered the Al pastor tacos and were absolutely blown away. Would recommend this place for anyone looking for great tacos. read more

Just wow! The best burrito I've ever had and the service was incredible. Everyone's so happy and friendly. I will definitely come back to this unique exquisite little gem of a Mexican restaurant. Again, wow! read more