Que Vida is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Huntington Beach area. From the moment we walked in, Dakota made a great first impression. He greeted us right away, answered all of our questions, had solid recommendations, explained the menu really well, and provided the kind of customer service you don't come across very often. He's exactly the type of person you want representing your business. The food was just as impressive. I ordered the enchilada and taco plate, and everything came out fresh and full of flavor. I appreciate that they didn't play it safe with the seasoning. Some Mexican restaurants make their food too bland to appeal to everyone, but Que Vida actually delivers authentic flavor without overdoing it. They also have a full bar with a great selection of house-made drinks, and the atmosphere fits Huntington Beach perfectly. It's clean, inviting, and a great place to sit down and enjoy a meal. If you're looking for flavorful Mexican food, great service, and a fun atmosphere, I'd definitely recommend giving Que Vida a try. read more

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Went in for lunch on a Monday. No line, large menus posted above the register that were easy to read. Ordered Tacos Dorados, which was 2 tacos--I did one chicken and one beef--rice, and beans (black or pinto. I chose black) I also ordered a churro milkshake. The tacos were yummy, beans and rice were fine. Everything was good! The churro milkshake, though.... WOW!!! It's a mix of cinnamon sugar goodness, complete with churro bites in the mix. It was so delicious, it blew my mind. It also maxed out my sugar allowance for the day Seriously, the churro shake was S tier! read more

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Omg, finally!! I've been looking for a good Baja fish taco since I moved out here and this is the best one I've had so far. Homemade tortillas, flaky fish, delicious!! The carnitas are so tender and flavorful, you taste all the spices. Good amount of meat on all 3 tacos. I came here for taco Tuesday. You can get three tacos for $11 and an amazing margarita for $7.95. I will definitely be back. read more

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Nicole did an amazing job, modifying our order to meet our dietary needs. . Food was done as per the order modification. It was delicious and perfectly made. Johny was also very staff on their team, he brought our food out and explained to us. He also kept on checking on us that if need anything else. All in all great food, staff and warm inviting restaurant. COMPLIMENTAs to the whole team!!! read more

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Every time I come to Que Vida Tacos, the food and customer service are always amazing. The tacos are always fresh, full of flavor, and never disappoints. And the margaritas are seriously good too. Big shoutout to Cesar, he's always super welcoming, friendly, and makes sure everyone is taken care of. You can tell he genuinely cares about the customers and making sure everyone has a good experience. Definitely one of my favorite spots to go to. Great food, amazing margaritas, and even better service. I will always be coming back to this place. read more

I have been hearing great things about Que Vida for a while and decided since I was in the area to give it a try. The first thing I noticed was that the restaurant was light, airy and open. There was a friendly hostess behind the counter by the name of Jessica, who was quite helpful, especially since it was my first time in the restaurant. I told her I was a vegan and didn't notice many choices on the menu. She then directed me to the items that they did have and she told me that they would be more than happy to remove dairy items and make substitutions as needed if that's what I wanted. For my first go around I just tried the salsa flight, the birria sauce, refried beans and red rice. All of the food I ordered was delicious. I plan to go back with my family so that they can try it as well. They are meat eaters, and I'm pretty sure that they will be able to really enjoy what they serve here. Overall, it was a good experience and I do plan to return. read more

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By far this place was one of the highlights of our vaca in OC. Our server was so nice and helpful when choosing what we wanted to drink and eat. The food is absolutely amazing here and well priced imo. If ever in HB again we will repeat here again. Don't miss out on this amazing restaurant. Enjoy! read more

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Looking for a new place and stumbled onto this gem. We went for happy hour and got the carnitas tacos and they were fabulous We also got modelos and a margarita We shared on of the best queso fundidos we ever had The dip was bubbling hot and had chorizo grilled onion and grilled bell pepper strips and homemade tortillas A definite must try read more

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Johnny (in the back with our plates) and Cesar took great care of use and the food is way good. Great place read more

Que Vida Tacos Huntington Beach - Johnny (in the back with our plates) and Cesar took great care of use and the food is way good. Great place. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Huntington Beach, California

You can sit inside outside, covered patio or outside open air very nice Probably the most diverse taco selection I think I've ever seen (and I'm Mexican! ) Alberto was a fantastic server. A nice casual experience and a great plus for the Albertsons' Center. ¡Gracias! read more

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The ceviche is good! Lunch again and the service was quick and friendly. Sat outside and enjoyed the weather. read more

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I just discovered this restaurant with my family, and it's a real gem! The food is so authentic Mexican. I've been to tons of fancy restaurants and local Mexican spots, but this one is definitely my favorite. I was so impressed with this little place and found out they have other locations nearby. The food was amazing--from the salsa sauces to the tortilla chips, tacos, and desserts. The margarita was delicious and tasty. Everyone was so nice and friendly especially Jessica. They have great happy hour but the bar is small, only about 7 chairs. Good outdoor and good view of the shopping center. Definitely my spot for authentic Mexican. read more

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Stopped in here on a weeknight in the midst of a weeklong out of towner quest for the best "Ba-ria tacos" (per pronunciation of my Native YN). Edwin and Maria were friendly, knowledgeable, conversational, and professional in their everything. Apparently it's "Be-rria" tho, and the ones here plus more be f--kin fire, like such good ingredients and final presentation. Same for cocktails. Not as expensive as you'd think per person if you wana eat and feel proper. Be back. --- Went back again.... shout out to Dakota and Big T read more

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Bright, fresh, and welcoming--first thing you see is the big ¡BIENVENIDOS! counter with aguas frescas in giant glass jars and staff who greet you like family. The salsa bar is --green salsa (my fave), pickled onions, radish, cucumber, cilantro--plus warm salted chips and handmade tortillas. I had the Que Vida Burrito with chicken (tender grilled white breast, big juicy cubes) and customized it--no cheese, added cabbage + guacamole. So filling, fresh, and flavorful. My girlfriend's chicken + steak tacos were just as good, especially loaded up with salsa bar toppings. Dog-friendly patio, great service, and authentic vibes. Oh--and they serve fresh churros. I didn't cave this time (trying to be good), but when I saw someone order them, they looked dangerously delicious. Next time for sure. read more

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Third time here in two weeks. This time my hubby wanted tacos so he got two beef tacos either refried black beans and Mexican rice. The taco shells were perfectly crispy and the tacos were loaded with delicious beef! Best beef tacos he ever had, he said. My shrimp salad was delicious as usual. And service was, as usual, friendly and prompt. read more

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Foods alright. But in what world is this ok to pay for a combo. Felt like a waste of money to add rice and beans. Sad read more

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Delicious tacos! We enjoyed the dog friendly outdoor patio. Also loved that we could order from a QR code right at our table. The tacos were all delicious! Particularly loved the fish taco, shrimp taco, and birria tacos. The rice and beans were tasty too! read more

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3.5 stars Honestly, I chose this place purely based on vibes - I wanted to eat tacos on a patio because the weather was weathering. We started off with the chips and salsa flight ($5.50), but then got upsold to adding guacamole and chips ($8.50) with our order. The chips & salsa is plenty if you're looking for a nice way to appease your hunger while you wait for your food. One order comes with handmade corn tortillas and 3 different types of salsa: salsa norteña, chile de arbol + salsa verde. The guacamole was fine, but you definitely don't need it if you're not feeling both. I shared a few tacos - my favorite being the La Norteña - taco de asada ($5.75). This comes topped with USDA prime skirt steak, Oaxaca cheese, avocado spread, onion & cilantro and chile de arbol salsa. The asada was delicious. It was tender and flavorful. It looked and acted like glow-up of your favorite asada street taco. The other tacos we shared - La Capital ($5.50 - al pastor) and Coahuila ($5.50 - chicken) - were fine fancy tacos. Actually the pollo was not for me. It came topped with wood fire chicken, Oaxaca cheese, roasted corn esquites + radish. I love roasted corn esquites, but I don't love roasted corn esquites in my taco. It makes the taco a little mushy and a little too corny. I can get on board with some of the flavor combinations here, but there are others that I'm meh about. Big take away? Que Vida Tacos offers generously portioned Americanized-ish tacos at very reasonable prices. read more

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Me and my friends love the fish and shrimp tacos and the guy in the register is so sweet and friendly. We would definitely go back

Tuesday taco follows the yelp's We stop by here try today. We shared the taco plate and delicious El grande wet burritos . Their sauce was good tasted , serviced was great & very welcome here. Enjoyed our dinner and will be back to try again read more

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The homemade corn tortillas were amazing. I had the asada and birria tacos and they both were very tasty.

Que Vida just keeps getting better. This is hands-down the best Happy Hour in Huntington Beach... and I might even be able to argue all of Orange County? Their deals make dining out affordable. Why buy groceries when you can get a $6-7 meal? I recently stopped by for cocktails and dessert with one of my best friends. Yes, you read that right. We girl-talked while sipping margaritas and chowing down on their Mexican sundae. This dessert is so unique to Que Vida. It includes vanilla ice cream, churro chunks, cinnamon strips, dulce de leche and chocolate. So yummy and a must-add to your next Happy Hour outing. read more

My family and I came here for brunch on a Saturday morning. I ordered a wet breakfast burrito, my husband ordered the breakfast burrito, mom ordered tacos, and dad ordered a burrito. The included chips and salsa were great. The tortilla chips were thick, salty, and crispy. My wet breakfast burrito was very tasty. The sauce on top was a light red sauce, which was tasty. I personally prefer a darker red sauce, but I still loved the burrito and would absolutely order it again! My mom loved her tacos, dad and husband loved their burritos. Honestly, I would go back everyday if I could. The food was tasty, the service was excellent, and inside was beautiful and clean. I am already craving another burrito! read more

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We are visiting and I'm so glad that the very first night we found this place. We've gone there every day. Everything we've tried is delicious and every single person that works there has been so great! It's not very often that you get good customer service anymore. We met the owners and every night they're working their butts off. I love that this is a small local business that provides quality food and service. read more

Excellent food. Great service! Portions are very generous. I have enough for a couple more meals. I placed a delivery order. They estimated 30 minutes. It was here in 20 minutes with several texts updating me. I will order again. read more

Great way to sit back and enjoy a weekend brunch. Finally went to Que vida to check out the brunch. The gentleman that took our order was very friendly and I told him I couldn't decide between trying the Huevos Rancheros or the breakfast tacos. He suggested the breakfast tacos as they can do two types of meat not just bacon. I opted for the breakfast tacos and ordered one bacon and one chorizo as recommended. Both were amazing had great flavor. Enjoying them as they came no sauce was necessary unless you like heat. The salsa on the side is a little hot so be warned to those who are sensitive. The chorizo was so delicious and love that they make it there in house so it is not a greasy mess as you would expect from standard chorizo. These breakfast tacos are anything but standard. Loved both of them. The breakfast potatoes served on the side were absolutely delicious. Reminded me of fajitas the way they are served with pico de gallo and small slices of bell peppers. Yum. Next time maybe I'll try the huevos or chilaquiles? I believe the chilaquiles are made with the same choose either green or red, enchilada sauce that is to die for. read more

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While looking for Mexican food in Huntington Beach, I've found Que Vida tacos! They have a large menu with very authentic foods and ingredients! The staff were nice but took a bit to get to their pickup order line. I ordered their Cali burrito. It was very cheesy and had a decent portion of avocado! Their skirt steak was also very flavorful and tastes even better with their red salsa! My partner ordered a quesadilla and mentioned it was very good, and the guacamole was a great refresher! read more

I'd been craving Mexican food and this meal had me pumping my fist in the air and blowing chef's kisses. The steak and shrimp fajitas were amazing and came with a generous layer of cheesy vegetables as a base. I'm obsessed with how they cut the shrimp so it's curly (not sure how else to describe it and I ate it before considering taking a photo). It came with a side of guac, limes, and corn tortillas. The birria tacos were impressively packed with meat and had a nice layer of melted cheese on top. I appreciated that the shells stayed together (rather than falling apart like at some other restaurants). They were tasty and also came with lime wedges and dipping sauce (I like to drench mine so next time, I'd ask for extra). Bonus points that the meal was this good even as take-out. I think Que Vida just took over as my favorite spot for Mexican. I'd have a hard time not ordering the fajitas and birria tacos again, but their salads and burritos sound really good too! I'll be back and will be recommending to others! Edit to add: I came back less than a week later and dined in. I had a steak taco and birria taco. The steak taco (#1) is phenomenal. I fully intended to try a different taco when I ordered a 3rd, but it was so good I opted for an additional steak one. The guacamole is very nice but the chips are on the hard, thick side and all the salt falls off so you have to pinch it off the bottom of the bowl and sprinkle it back on, so I'd skip these next time. The Michelada was heavily complimented by my husband so that one is recommended too! read more

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The process to pay and order is rushed and confusing. The orders came out at different times and were incorrect. The food was very good and fish taco was delicious. read more

Que Vida Tacos never disappoints! This is our go-to spot for Baja fish tacos--crispy, flavorful, and always fresh. The sauce is so good you'll want to order extra (trust me). Their corn esquites are a must-have side--creamy, cheesy, and addicting. Every visit feels like a win, and I always leave plotting my next taco run. read more

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Friendly staff! It's an easy place to grab tacos. We go there if we want to pick up food and take it home. We have tried their tacos and nachos and those are now are go to items. When you don't want to cook dinner this is perfect! read more

What a great experience at Que Vida! We were helped by Jessica who took time to explain the menu to us and help us make the right choice. We ended up getting the Taco Tuesday deal which comes with three tacos. We got al pastor, shrimp, and asada. All three were good but asada was my favorite. We ended up getting the spicy margarita which was delicious. We'll definitely go back soon and ask for Jessica who made our experience pleasant! read more

Have lived in a HB for about 8 years and finally got the chance to try this place out and they are amazing! Stopped by to eat some fish & shrimp tacos, they were AMAZING! Manager along with staff are all great, they were always checking in to see if we needed anything which made us feel very welcomed. Definitely will be coming back. read more

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This is a staple next to our home and we love ordering here. The burritos are quite large and my husband always gets the Cali one. I usually stick to the tacos. Al pastor is delicious here and the food comes out really fast! They have limited seating, so plan for that. They can do table service or you can order at the cashier and eat at your table. I love that they have that flexibility. Cocktails here were good! My friends and I have gotten the margaritas and they are good, however they could be a bit stronger ;) overall, this is a great restaurant! read more

Jessica & Edwin were outstanding! Everything- it was awesome and the customer service is outstanding! The food is delicious it's clean and they can always take our group no matter how big or small and make us all feel like we are very important getting all of the food correct and making it taste exceptional! There is not a better restaurant in town let alone for Spanish food! Everybody who works here works as a team and they are joyful and you can tell not only are they good at their job but they enjoy it! They've made customers for life with us! The kids are welcome and they make it joyful for them too. They never make us feel like our requests are too much and they are joyful and they make it feel like family when we are here read more

Really good mexican food mulitas are the best my favorite i recommend to go there 5 plus star

SO SAD that Kathy doesn't work here as much as before!!! Kathy has brought this location up to a very successful restaurant. She's cordial, pleasant, friendly and attentive. Even though she's the manager, there is NOTHING I haven't seen her do!!! She knows the customers in person, greets everyone with a GENUINE smile, stops to say hello and makes sure everything is ok. She bartends, refills drinks and even happily busses dishes... NOTHING goes unnoticed when Kathy is holding the reins... Today, when I asked if Kathy was working, I was told there are THREE new managers. Three people DOING WHAT KATHY DID ON HER OWN since the restaurant opened...without a hiccup(?) I've had MANY parties here and she has handled everything with no more than one additional person helping her. You are doing a disservice to your customers by Kathy not being here, ESPECIALLY on your BUSIEST nights, Taco Tuesday AND Friday! Ridiculous. The food is great here, but without Kathy's friendly face... I will be thinking twice before coming on a day she's off, just sayin'... read more

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Love que vida! My coworker and I are here too frequently haha we are all about the happy hour and excellent service :) Jess and Edwin keep us coming back and make us feel welcomed every time. Maria has provided some exceptional service with a smile as well! Highly recommend the caliente marg with the ceviche tacos, chefs kiss! read more

We love Que Vida! They always accommodate our large group and have the best service and freshest ingredients. This was my first time having the pasole but I've been to Que Vida at least 50 times. We rave to our friends all of the time. Birria tacos are also next level. You have to try it here. Even if it's just a business lunch. read more

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Very friendly! Good service and chips were the bomb. I ordered the tacos per the waitress recommendation. Thinking I will be back. read more

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