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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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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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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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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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

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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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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Great food! The quality is very good. Dine in if you can, much better to eat this food right out of the kitchen. There are many items in the menu we like but lately we've been getting the fajitas and sharing. It's enough for two people. Great place for a quality quick lunch with a margarita. The people are always nice and ours a comfortable setting. It's a regular stop for us. 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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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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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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We've been coming here for years, so this was pretty disappointing. We stopped by on Monday and ordered our usual tacos, but the quality was noticeably off. The carne asada tasted old and had way too many fatty pieces, which made it hard to enjoy. On top of that, part of the rice seemed like it had been reheated--it was dry and had hard bits in it. We're not used to this from this place, which is why it stood out so much. Hoping this was just an off day, but it definitely wasn't up to the standard we've come to expect. Service was good read more

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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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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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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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

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

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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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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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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Edwin is amazing. So sweet, efficient & friendly. Food is amazing. Ambiance is pleasant and the restaurant is extremely clean. They have really good happy hour menu read more

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Chicken is delicious! Soooo much good and taste great! Would definitely come back! Sooooo good! read more

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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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Wonderful spot near the beach but without the crowds and plenty of parking. Came for lunch and had taco combo. Great food and service! read more

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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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Pretty good! Nice staff. Good area high traffic of people! Great chips and salsa! Definitely will come again. 3 stars food was cold but it was good. read more

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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Quite Calm atmosphere Simply sensational and delicious food. It's Order at the Counter. But food is brought to your table by attentive and caring staff. I appreciate the quiet environment so I can talk to my husband. I will definitely be back. We were here for a Fundraiser and I love that this establishment gives back to the community. read more

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This place has the best food, service, and vibe. The food alone is outstanding, but their service really takes it over the top. They're always accommodating no matter how big our group gets, and they're consistently warm and friendly. This will remain our go to for all occasions. read more

Best breakfast burrito EVER and we had such a nice time sitting on the patio. Jessica was amazing. She took our order then filled up with refilling our water and checking in on us. We will return for sure. THIS IS A MUST IF YOU LIKE MEXICAN. read more

Enjoyed the Sunday Brunch! The staff is friendly and helpful and definitely enjoyed having the meal outside in the patio.

Nice place.. upscale Mexican spot in HB. Decor and ambiance is super nice with excellent outdoor space. Service was extra smilie and nice. Food was very high quality, probably even beyond what the price would dictate. Wife and I were both pleased and even 4 year old daughter scarfed the quesadilla, which had bell peppers and onions.. good stuff! I had the wet burrito, which was 2 meals, nachos, also 2 meals and an assortment of tacos.. all good. I appreciated the fruits and veggies in everything.. added a level of taste that is beyond most small Mexican spots. I still prefer the Al pastor at taco grill but that is my bar for excellence. This was all in all a very solid 5 star feast. read more

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Edwin is so amazing. I love that guy. I am a Fedex Office worker right next to the store and every time me and my coworkers coming here. This guy shows us so much love and I wanna say he makes this restaurant his personality, his character, the energy that he gives he is hot and amazing. Highly recommend! read more

Hmmmm i'm not sure .... I had heard ravings about this taco spot.. and had a chance to try them today at the Huntington Beach location. I don't know, but maybe the batch I had was lacking some flavor. I had the fish taco, the Carnitas taco, Al Pastor and one Carne Sada. The fish taco was flavorless too much dough, as I said, maybe I don't know the seasoning was a little bit off this time. They are a bit flavorless , I have to say. They do have like a small bar inside with beers and drinks. Did not have a chance to try them..too early in the day lol read more

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Back in SoCal and hitting the streets of Huntington Beach and found this taco joint on a whim... DAY-Uhm! Where have you been all my life? I had the Al Pastor burrito and my buddy had the Dos Combo tacos. I can honestly say this - I've never had a 'better' burrito! And I've had a few in my day. My buddy's tacos? He loved them. Just go here! read more

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My husband and I came in for lunch on Halloween and were pleasantly surprised. To start we were greeted with a warm smile and cheerful welcome the minute we walked through the front door. We decided to sit at the bar for our lunch which was easy to navigate and wide open. Luis took care of us and he truly made the entire lunch memorable. He is incredibly passionate and knowledgeable about the menu, and the way this restaurant sources its food. They curate drinks and meals using only the finest ingredients. No added crap?! Yes please!!!! The true test was to. We if the flavors matched the praise- and they did!! My husband and I both ordered margaritas to start. Hubby got the spicy margarita and I went for the blueberry watermelon margarita because it sounded unique. Luis took his time making them, and they looked beautiful when they arrived. Pretty and tasty!!! Another win! While we looked at the menu Luis delivered fresh chips and salsas. The chips were warm and nicely golden in color. Three salsas accompanied the chips, a mild red which was our favorite, a medium green, which was also delicious, and a spicy red. The spicy red wasn't very hot so if you are leery to try it due to the label I encourage you to dip a chip and give it a try. The flavor was great! Now let's talk food- I love food- Mexican food is one of my absolute favorites, but I don't get it regularly because my hubby doesn't like it. He finds most Mexican food cheap, and full of artery clogging crap- so getting him to agree to try this place was a score, getting him to return, a total victory!! We ordered the carne asada fries to start. They arrived and not only looked beautiful on the tray, but they were delicious! Packed with fresh guacamole, tomatoes, salsa, steak, and sliced jalapeños. They were the perfect size for sharing. We would absolutely order these again! For lunch I enjoyed the asada taco. It came on a freshly cooked corn tortilla with a generous portion of steak, fresh onions, cilantro and a green sauce. YUM! My hubby enjoyed two tacos, the asada and carnitas. He ate both without a word which means they were darn good! After enjoying our lunch I decided to try the pineapple margarita which was delicious and fresh also. We shared some churros that came with three dipping sauces and were warm and perfectly cooked. We paid our bill and thanked Luis for truly making our lunch memorable. Because of him and the food quality we will be back. This is truly a hidden gem! Absolutely worth visiting!! Parking is easy and plentiful in a public parking lot in a shopping center. read more

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