Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila

Mexican restaurant · Redondo Beach

Vida Modern Mexican + Tequila

Mexican restaurant · Redondo Beach

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1723 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

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Nestled in the charming Riviera Village, VIDA is a Baja-inspired taqueria merging classic South-of-the-border favorites with creative twists in a breezy, casual setting.  

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1723 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Get directions

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1723 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Get directions

+1 310 430 7787
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"Vida Modern Taqueria, arriving October 12, is a new restaurant built by Vanrooy Design. The venue features an airy, casual hangout with a small bar, televisions, and a mix of casual comfort and bright menu offerings such as queso fundido, nachos, crispy carnitas tacos, Mexican red snapper, and birria de res. Craft beer, wine, and sangrias are also available. The taqueria is a collaboration between Mickey Mance and Justin Essman, operating from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and until midnight Thursday through Saturday." - Farley Elliott

A Sunny New Taqueria Hits the Redondo Beach Scene Next Week - Eater LA
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Matt Alvi

Google
A Truly Memorable Dining Experience!* I recently had the pleasure of dining at Vida, and I wanted to take a moment to highlight the outstanding service provided by Kelly. From the moment we arrived, Kelly made us feel welcome and ensured our experience was nothing short of perfect. Her attention to detail was impeccable—she was knowledgeable about the menu, offered great recommendations, and made sure we had everything we needed without being intrusive. Kelly’s warm and friendly demeanor truly elevated our dining experience, and it was clear that she genuinely cares about her guests' satisfaction. The food was very good, of course, but it was Kelly’s service that made the evening unforgettable. Whether it was refilling our drinks promptly or checking in just the right amount of times, she struck the perfect balance of being attentive while allowing us to enjoy our meal.

Tony Fu

Google
Enjoyed a relaxing outdoor brunch at this popular Mexican restaurant in the Torrance Hollywood Riviera. We picked a nice corner spot with partial shield under the umbrella. It’s a dog friendly restaurant but we wanted to be away from others with our young puppy. The food came fairly quickly, we highly recommend the Octopus Ceviche if you like octopus. I had the Wednesday Burrito special, and my wife had two tacos specials with Asadas. Both were delicious. Our server, Anthony, was prompt and friendly, multiple other servers stopped by multiple times made you feel welcome and made sure we have what we needed.

Hang Nguyen

Google
The service was very friendly. Indoor dining limited tables but there’s more outside dining with heater lamps. Everyone was friendly and gave great service. Food was good too. Definitely worth it to check out.

Jae Da Boss

Google
I tried Vida for my birthday and it provided a nice vibe. They also served me a churro with ice cream and chocolate for the special occasion. The decor is inspired but still very fun and comfortable. The food was good and at times even inventive which makes up for a slightly overpriced taco in my opinion. It’s as the adage goes, you get what you pay for & I’m concluding that Vida was worth the money.

Jennifer Simkins

Google
My family and I have tried a variety of menu items here and the food is so good! Not only is it plated well and looks amazing visually, but it tastes as great as it looks. The chips and salsa are delicious and the brunch menu has a nice variety so if you aren’t in the mood for Mexican food, you can get brunch food! From the bowls to the churro waffle this place does not disappoint and consistently nails it each time. The ambiance is lovely and the service is excellent. You can really tell this business is well run and cared for. Very happy to find a gem in the Riveria Village and will definitely take out of town guests here to show off how great the South Bay is.

Joyce Corkos

Google
A delicious spot for flavorful food. We popped in for lunch and ordered off the lunch menu. Lucky for me they had lots of plant based / vegan options. My husband likes to eat meat and he enjoyed his lunch. I had two plant based tacos with a side of black beans and Mexican cauliflower rice. They bring complimentary chips and salsa. Their salsa is fresh and delicious, and their chips crispy and warm. We were there for lunch so we didn’t order cocktails. But they have a DELICIOUS cocktail menu. We noticed they have also have a happy hour - so we might come back next sunset bike ride Nice addition of a modern Mexican restaurant in Riviera Village.

Patricia O’Donnell

Google
We love to sit at the bar and talk to the friendly bar tenders who are very knowledgeable about tequilas and mescals. The grilled octopus is a delicious complement. Definitely worth visiting. :)

Asha Raman

Google
Great place close to Redondo beach for brunch. They have patio and indoor seating. Attentive service and tasty vegetarian brunch options. The bubble churro waffle was delicious. The breakfast burrito and the Riviera scramble were really good too.

Steve S.

Yelp
I having been regularly enjoying meals at Vida since it opened in 2021.The service is outstanding and the food is superb. Given the high quality of the food, the prices are very reasonable. I tend to most often frequent the restaurant during lunch where our group enjoys the lunch specials on the well-appointed and very comfortable outdoor patio. My lunch recommendation is the delicious Vida Burrito, but there are lots of other amazing choices/dishes from which to choose. They also have many healthy options and accommodate special requests. A special thank you to Mickey & Justin, the friendly and very hospitable owners, for opening and operating their restaurant in our local community - a most welcome and fun addition to the Riviera Village area of Redondo! Tip: The chips are always amazing, so make sure to at least try them. Enjoy !

Samantha S.

Yelp
Have been here a few times with girlfriends and let me tell you the octopus tacos are out of this world! The service has always been very good, and the chips and salsa are tasty! I love that the chips have a little seasoning on them which makes them different from your standard chips and salsa! My only qualm is that as with many other businesses along Catalina the seating options are not the best. Smaller interior seating, but they do offer outdoor seating the chairs are just not the comfiest, but honestly that doesn't ever hinder me from coming back for the delicious margaritas! Will definitely be back here to celebrate another girls night out!

Colleen R.

Yelp
Disappointing because we were looking forward to giving this place a try after exploring Candycane Lane on Saturday night - came around 10PM since they supposedly close at midnight according to their hours listed both Yelp and Google. The gentleman who greeted us let us know they were closed. I asked what time and he said, "we closed around 9:15..." Please update your hours online to avoid any confusion/disappointed customers! Not only were we hungry, but we also wasted gas going out the way.

Vipula G.

Yelp
Checked out this new place with friends for a happy hour. We got some tacos, salsa and beer off the HH menu, which was pretty reasonable.My vegetarian friend tried the tempura cauliflower tacos, which were tasty but overloaded with flowers. I tried the ahi tuna taco, which was SO SO good. I highly recommend - every bite was full of explorer and this really cooling taste which went perfectly with the beer.Not in love with the place yet, but plan to go again. The restaurant is in Redondo's Riveria Village which is always a cool place to walk around.

Monica N.

Yelp
This place has gone downhill unfortunately. The food is ok. Presentation has changed. I've given it a shot twice after lackluster experience but nothing has changed. The hostess was horrible - rude / indifferent. No one ever smiled or was helpful. The waitress took over 10 min to come on a non busy day. Arianna -- and never even smiled. Our cups of water would go empty. Even bringing the check or picking it up was quiet -- no engagement. The food was brought out while letting their hands come across our plates - a big no no in service. The only nice person was the bus boy. No one else engaged. Not even a thank you. Won't be coming back again.

Genevieve G.

Yelp
I think this takes the top spot of all the modern mexican restaurants in the South Bay. To start, even the complimentary tortilla chips are fantastic. It was hard to choose from the extensive menu and we were pretty hungry, so we got esquite, tacos and surf and turf burrito. Everything was great but the surf and turf was our favorite. Our server was very friendly and food came out fast.

Donna V.

Yelp
Went on a Saturday evening and the street is very busy at that time. We were able to get in without a wait. Chips and salsa and water were dropped off immediately, and service was prompt. We dined in side. The tables are close together and it is very noisy inside. Food- hubby had the el pastor taco and the cod taco with rice and beans. Both were good, he liked the guacamole on the cod taco. I had a tempura cauliflower taco, the cauliflower pieces were cold so it wasn't quite how I would choose to have it. Fried food doesn't taste that good cold. My other taco was mushroom, it had diced mushrooms with salsa and guacamole. I feel like more attention could be given to sweet/sour/savory balance on these. They came on gluten free sweet potato tortillas that had a great texture, I didn't detect sweet potato in the flavor, they were just good tortillas. The salsas had good flavor.

Audrey E.

Yelp
We went here for Cinco De Mayo. We started off with some complimentary chips and salsa. Then we ordered some guacamole which was ok, I thought it was a bit salty. For my entree I ordered a carne asada taco and al pastor taco. I liked the Al pastor more than the carne asada. I thought the carne was a bit too salty for my palette. Two tacos for $15.50 if you want rice and beans it's extra. The tacos were enough for me. Service was great, Joe was tentative, nice, and efficient. He was very helpful and made the experience delightful. Ambiance is nice, we didn't have reservations so we just sat at the railing table which faced the street and sidewalk which was fine.

Austin D.

Yelp
Surf and turf burrito is definitely a must order. It is served like a sushi roll and the proportions of shrimp, asada, and the other ingredients are perfect bite sized. The cheese dip was also good, very cheesy could and tortillas were good! Shrimp enchiladas were solid, a little too much cheese on top but I still enjoyed the entree overall. I would probably try something else out next time though. Inside restaurant is smaller but they have a bigger patio space to eat as well. Service was great! I want to go back for the happy hour as they seem to have some good options!

Harvey

Yelp
Oddly enough, first time I had Vida was ordering tacos on Uber Eats. I thought, if the delicious tacos were that good after traveling, I needed to try them at the restaurant. I went once for the tacos and margaritas, a second time to explore the rest of the menu, and then had to bring the family for a celebration event. Everyone loves the food and the drinks. Staff is super friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great location and easy going vibe.

Tony F.

Yelp
Enjoyed a relaxing outdoor brunch at this popular Mexican restaurant in the Torrance Hollywood Riviera. We picked a nice corner spot with partial shield under the umbrella. It's a dog friendly restaurant but we wanted to be away from others with our young puppy. The food came fairly quickly, we highly recommend the Octopus Ceviche if you like octopus. I had the Wednesday Burrito special, and my wife had two tacos specials with Asadas. Both were delicious. Our server, Anthony, was prompt and friendly, multiple other servers stopped by multiple times made you feel welcome and made sure we have what we needed. Parking: a bit of hit and miss in this popular district, once you find a street parking spot, I recommend using the QR code and pay electronically, it's relatively painless. Another person tried to mess with the meter and sometimes the screen is hard to read, especially under the sun.

andrea

Yelp
Vida is one of our absolute favorite restaurants. They are always so helpful and accommodating. The hostess Brooke is awesome!

Rebecca S.

Yelp
Best happy hour ever? Yep! Went for a walk with my baby on Monday and stopped here for a quick happy hour bite, love that they have margarita Monday and then taco Tuesday! I loved it so much I brought my mom back on Wednesday that same week! They do happy hour 3-6 on weekdays and have a good selection of tacos to choose from among other items. Really loved the shrimp taco and the mole taco and the margaritas are great! This may be our new spot on weekdays!

Robert D.

Yelp
Foods amazing, drinks amazing just go here. Quick service and great area to just spend the afternoon.

Kacie R.

Yelp
Love this spot! Their margaritas are delicious, the Max's Marg is what I usually order but they also have a good watermelon & cucumber one. Whether it's for happy hour or dinner my friends & I love to go here. I highly recommend their carne asada nachos or their mushroom tacos! They also have the best seasoned chips & salsa. Super friendly staff, service is always great.

Danielle G.

Yelp
Anthony was the most attentive sweetest waiter! He made the experience a 10/10! The food was really good but Anthony really made this experience that much more special! Thank you Anthony! I shall be back!

Andrea V.

Yelp
We checked out this spot last week for Happy Hour. It's always nice going to new places. We really enjoyed the indoor ambiance and the service was excellent, too. For Happy Hour I tried their house margarita which was delicious! I also tried three of their tacos. Unfortunately I felt the tacos were just average at best. If I had to choose, I think the cinnamon carnitas were the best choice. I strongly disliked their mole chicken taco. And their chicken chipotle taco was also standard. I'm not sure I would return, but I think everyone's experience is subjective (and timing is everything, too!) I'd say it's worth checking out if you're in the area.

Scott M.

Yelp
Surf and Turf burrito is amazing. Tempura cauliflower tacos also very good. One of best Mexican meals I have had.

Jaz R.

Yelp
So bummed with this place! Because the ambience and location is great and the service is solid but the fooooood my man and i gave this spot TWO tries, once for tacos/lunch (see pics) and again today for brunch and it's so underwhelming- flavor is overall SO underwhelming. ALMOST completely missing. When we came for tacos, we got 6 diff ones to try a variety, they were average at best, except the cinnamon carnitas & chicken mole, these two were below average. Literally meat on a tortilla with no flavor at all. For brunch we got the short rib sope(the only okay thing), the birria breakfast burrito (disappointing) and the tres leches French toast (EXTREMELY disappointing) the owner is super sweet and the only thing great here is the drinks. GREAT drinks! But the foood?! Will never eat here again.

Sara L.

Yelp
Best margaritas in all of the South Bay! And amazing food!! I love the carnitas tacos and the sushi style burrito! The staff is always accommodating and FUN and provide awesome service. The outdoor ambiance is beautiful, especially at sunset!

Troy E.

Yelp
Shoutout to Anthony the bartender! It was my first time here at Vida and I got to give it a 10 out of 5!!! The ambiance and the customer service is very welcoming and attentive. I got a Cadillac margarita off the happy hour,(made to perfection) and I got offered chips and salsa within the first 10 seconds of sitting down at the bar! I came in for happy hour and left very very happy. Looking forward to coming back with my lady for a date night!

Lindsey D.

Yelp
First timer here but after my experience I will definitely be back! I dined here with my coworkers for happy hour. We had a large group with many orders but the waiters were on top of it. They frequently checked on us making sure we had everything we needed. For drinks I had the chica rosa which is delish! It contains Tito's vodka with watermelon and lime; so refreshing. For food I had the surf bowl with shrimp and tried a variety of their appetizers. My favorites were the octopus ceviche and surf and turf burrito. As for my favorite dessert it would have to be their chocolate mousse.

Zoe C.

Yelp
The place was more than half empty and we were asked if we had a reservation. We sat down and ordered the Guacamole as an appetizer. It lacked seasoning which we asked for salt and pepper which never came. The Salt and pepper were taken from the table next to us. We ordered the Tacos and Albondigas soup which was good. After dinner, we ordered the traditional Mexican Flan so we thought it was traditional, but it was not. I have never had Chocolate drizzled on top of my Flan which did not taste good at all. Several televisions had sports playing on them with no volume and the place was loud not due to the television just people talking very loudly. Overall if you enjoy authentic Mexican food this is not the place for you. It's imitation Mexican food. Service needs to be improved.

Chris P.

Yelp
Wow! This place is amazing! I would say please make reservations for this popular spot in Redondo ahead of time. We didn't have reservations but the wait time was 15-20min because it can get busy. There is outdoor seating or you can choose to seat on the inside. The ambiance was great and the inside had a cozy vibe with TVs on the walls. The customer service was so amazing and everyone was extremely friendly and helpful. The managers did an excellent job with training because everyone that helped with keeping the tables clean, refilling drinks, and bringing fresh chips and salsa to the table. Our server name was Feli and I hope we can get her every time. She was funny and helped us find the best things on the menu and gave us recommendations. She told us about their weekly specials from Margarita Mondays and Taco Tuesdays. Food: The food was delicious and did not disappoint. We ordered the chips and guacamole and it was the best that I've had in a long time. Freshly made with diced tomatoes and onions made it was amazing. If you're ever at this restaurant PLEASE ORDER THE GUACAMOLE! The crispy beef tacos were so delicious and the Spanish rice was amazing. Overall: I give this place a 5 star for amazing customer service, cool vibes and awesome food. I will definitely be back soon.

David K.

Yelp
Love this place! Vida has pretty much become our go-to when we head to the Village. Great food, great drinks and great specials. We love a great deal and Vida's Weekly Specials are superb. I don't understand why more places don't offer deals like this to get your business. From Margarita Mondays ($7 and $8 Margs instead of $13 & $14), $3.75 Taco Tuesday (and $6 Modelos and Pacificos), the Weekday Lunch Special (2 generously sized tacos for $12 or $13 for a decent sized burrito and $3 extra for a side of rice and beans) to their Monday through Friday 3-6pm Happy Hour ($9 Margs, other discounted drinks, tacos and a few apps), there's a good deal every weekday. I guess the only bad thing is that we tend to order many, many margs. Aside from the great deals, the food is also amazing. The two taco lunch special gives you two plentiful tacos (you can choose any type from the varied list except for 5 of the fancier offerings) topped with a very generous amount of guac on each. Shoot, most places would charge at least $5 for the amount of guac they give you. The tempura cod is cooked perfectly and has a great crunch when you sink your teeth into it. The perfect Baja style fish taco. This last time, I ordered the chipotle chicken taco which somehow called out to me from the menu. Wow, what a great taco, filled with juicy chicken and a generous amount of grilled red onions and jalapeños. Delish. The green rice is the better option over the Spanish (but the Spanish is still quite tasty) and the refried black beans are the better choice over just black beans (also tasty). The margs and other cocktails are fantastic too. Yesterday, I had the Most recently, I had the Mezcal Marg and the La Salud (ginger and tumeric marg) and they were delicious and felt full strength. Service is always friendly and attentive. The restaurant itself has a very attractive dining room and a very large outdoor dining area.

J S.

Yelp
My family and I have tried a variety of menu items here and the food is so good! Not only is it plated well and looks amazing visually, but it tastes as great as it looks. The chips and salsa are delicious and the brunch menu has a nice variety so if you aren't in the mood for Mexican food, you can get brunch food! From the bowls to the churro waffle this place does not disappoint and consistently nails it each time. The ambiance is lovely and the service is excellent. You can really tell this business is well run and cared for. Very happy to find a gem in the Riveria Village and will definitely take out of town guests here to show off how great the South Bay is.

Sujei R.

Yelp
Came here to have lunch with my daughter for her birthday and we were greeted right away from a gentleman name Anthony. He was very attentive and made my daughter birthday extra special. Thank you Anthony. Because of service like yours we will be returning. The food was also very delicious.

Paul V.

Yelp
Nothing but excellent experiences here. Chips and salsa are great. The side of guac is delicious and comes in a generous portion. Tacos are delicious with several non-meat options. Highly recommend the crispy nopales taco btw. Yummy margaritas. Excellent tequila selection if you're in a sipping mood. Great ambiance in the village. Super friendly and efficient staff. Definitely a go-to spot in the village.

Stephanie B.

Yelp
Vida is a fun, open air spot in the Riviera that is fairly casual with a large, streetisde patio and live music on Friday nights. The space is cool. The service is a little lacking, as it is is slow but friendly. However, they are very accommodating - we were able to sit there for hours. The food and drinks are a mixed bag. The queso was pretty dull and the mushroom taco is rubbery. The guacamole and chips and salsa were AMAZING. The drinks had tasty flavors but were pretty weak. Overall, it is a good place for chips and a drink but I would avoid the other food. And, feel free to drink - they aren't very strong so you can have a couple.

Erin H.

Yelp
Honestly loved this place!! Great ambiance, lots of indoor and outdoor seating (with heat lamps and cute lights!), great menu, reasonably priced, and friendly and responsive wait staff. Really only good things to say. Very vegetarian and vegan friendly. Menu super well labeled. If it's a weekend evening, give yourself a little extra time to find parking. I'd park in a neighborhood close by to avoid all the traffic right in the heart of Redondo. Got the chopped salad, and it was tasty!! Dressing was zingy, and the ingredients seemed very fresh. Love that it came with avocado. Good portion too. Love the complimentary Tajin chips too! Will come back.

vickie c.

Yelp
I've eaten at Vida several times at different hours of the day and have pretty much enjoyed most of the meals until recently. The tacos lack flavor and the meat tough...and when did taco Tuesday start getting $3.95 for small street tacos? The service is always quite good and they are very attentive. I enjoy eating on the outside patio with all the plants. It has a nice vibe.

Eve B.

Yelp
This place is fantastic! They offer more than food, they offer an experience! This is was our second time here and just like the first time it was phenomenal. The first time we came our server's name was Miranda, she was so accommodating, knowledgeable with her recommendations and very personable. Not to mention the food was AMAZING! We went again this evening and were not disappointed one bit. I don't remember our server's name but I believe he was the bartender as well who made my Cadillac marg that was sooo yummy, I had to order 2, he as well was so professional, friendly and welcoming. Definitely one of my new faves. Oh and do yourself a favor and order the Albondega soup, it's outstanding

Patty H.

Yelp
Not only were our tacos, chips and guacamole fantastic the wait staff couldn't have been nicer. This was my first visit and I'm pretty sure I'll be back. Small but so much packed into this restaurant. The Redondo Beach ambiance, just super.

Olivia A.

Yelp
Albondigas Soup - stay healthy and get better with this soup! Tastes delicious. This soup was great at the restaurant and when I ordered it for delivery - helped me when I was under the weather. I was surprised the meatballs have flavor. The rice is usually added into the soup and it helps bring down the heat. The service was great, like service should be when it's normal. They check on you and give you chips until your meal comes. Would like to have a house where the entire back opens up with a view. I liked having this when I also don't want to make a mess in my kitchen.

Sharif A.

Yelp
Gave their happy hour (M-F 3-6) a try on a Friday evening. Plenty of seats were available before 5, both inside and out. The HH menu had a good taco selection but cocktails were limited. We tried max's marg and a several other non-HH cocktails and they were tasty and refreshing. We were full from HH food and didn't get to the regular menu. We had the mushroom quesadilla, wild mexican shrimp taco, wild alaskan cod taco, grilled mexican taco, and chipotle chicken taco. Outside of the chicken taco, I'd reorder everything else. Enjoyed the atmosphere, food, and service. Will return for more...

Dave H.

Yelp
First the PROs: 1) The people were all great! Welcoming, friendly, and great rep's of the Vida brand. Miranda was fantastic! 2) The food was delicious! The portions were generous, the presentation was inviting, and the taste was to die for. Now the cons, which have little to do with the important things. Parking can be challenging, so give yourself a few extra minutes. And sitting outside is nice, just be ready to mitigate tiny specs from the nearby trees. Definitely eat here! It was a wonderful place for #FoodBonding!

Matt C.

Yelp
Awesome food and atmosphere! Took my family there over the holidays and we had a blast. Tim our server was amazing and took care of us the entire time, great Job! When visiting SoCal again we will definitely go back.

Paul C.

Yelp
Located in the heart of the restaurant strip in riviera, this is a fairly recent addition that focuses on Mexican food - filling a niche that was strangely absent 1- ambiance I love this restaurant row. Not sure what you're in the mood for ? Just park and browse menus The interior is quite nice, with an obvious Mexican theme but tastefully done 2- food Come for the lunch specials. Chips- fresh and come with a nice sprinkle of tajin. Nice way to set the apart from the typical. The salsa is a good temperature Main- My wife and I both got the taco combo, i plused it up with rice and beans The tacos were awesome. Very nice. A special bonus was the delivery of a home made house special salsa. Super tasty with a nice kick at the end 3- beverages I typically avoid margaritas , too acidic. But these were awesome. A great mix, not too heavy on any ingredient. Dang - best margaritas I've had in years. If nothing else , go for the "margs". Big thumbs up. This is definitely a place to go again

Adriana M.

Yelp
Visited Vida in May and had a very nice lunch sitting in their outdoor seating area. I had the Chica Rosa cocktail and it was very yummy (watermelon, mint, vodka, agave syrup, and lemon juice) and we started off with some esquite and a queso fundido which were both very good as well. I had a hankering for some albondiga soup, so I tried it out at Vida. I was curious because they make their albondigas with rice and that is how my mom makes it too (not that common). It was tasty, but definitely not as good as my mom's albondiga soup. Definitely would check this place out again. I like the vibe of this area with lots of outdoor dining and the beach nearby. Service was attentive and friendly.

Tina O.

Yelp
Let me first say I am sorry. We were so excited about our meals I forgot to take pics. Vida's is located on Catalina Avenue with plenty of street parking in the area. Great outdoor seating with umbrellas and a very friendly efficient staff. Inside is like eating outside with the giant open sliders and a decent amount of seating and bar. There are two clean restrooms inside as well. Now let's talk food. Brunch with bottomless, mimosas is offered every Saturday and Sunday. As you can imagine on a Sunday afternoon in beautiful Redondo Beach away from the heat of the valleys and Downtown, it was rather busy. Rio was our server and she was so nice and apologetic for the crazy busy atmosphere. We were in no hurry and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We devoured roasted mushroom tacos, grilled and tempura wild Mexican white shrimp tacos, burria breakfast burrito, and Baja breakfast tacos with bacon. The mushroom taco was sooo good. The mushrooms were mild and the pico de gallon and mashed avocado were spot on. Rio suggested getting it on the regular tortilla as they hold up better. And I always listen to the experts. The burrito was huge and the burria was delicious. While you think breakfast tacos are pretty straightforward, these were so tasty and indescribable. The chips and salsa are made in house and are delicious. Hot salsa is offered with all the meals. We stuck with water but all the drinks looked wonderful. We will definitely be back (and I will take pics), and I hope you enjoy Vida's s as much as we did!!

Gayle F.

Yelp
Ok, BEST TACOS I've ever had! Seriously Lobster, octopus shrimp and fish Ava was a great help as our server. We drove up from San Diego to check it out

Merry L.

Yelp
Service was really great! Only had the carne asada tacos and the fish taco (fried cod). The carne asada was ok, but the fish taco was yummy Only thing is that the tacos were a little expensive

Jeff T.

Yelp
Decent place but nothing to write home about. Grilled shrimp tacos were good, asada tacos were overcooked and a bit flavorless, didn't like the fried lobster tacos (tasted funny), and the chicken tacos were ok. The free chips and salsa were great! Service was decent. The ambiance was casual and airy.

Connie R.

Yelp
This place was recommended by a friend and it didn't disappoint. Let's begin with their salsa and chips....... They are amazing and you find the burst of flavor dancing in your mouth. I wanted a good taco and I couldn't believe all the choices. I ordered the cinnamon carnitas which was recommended. It truly was out of this world.... The pickled red cabbage and cinnamon salsa was a combo that was outstanding. I ordered a second taco called fried wild Mexican white shrimp...... AMAZING. Every single thing about this place was perfection. Our waitress provided excellent recommendations and I enjoyed the outdoor ambiance..... if you love tacos and haven't been here it's a MUST GO!!!!

Jaclyn D.

Yelp
Went to Vida the other night with a group of friends, and I decided to try the asada and shrimp fajitas combo with double black beans. It was flavorful and filling and you get a good amount of meat with your meal especially for the price. The service was a bit slow and we had to ask for a few items more than once. It's also hard to hold a conversation because it can be incredibly loud when sitting inside. If you're going on a chilly night be sure to have a jacket because it's cold even inside with the doors open. Overall, food was good, I'd go back if I was in the mood for fajitas.

Evan F.

Yelp
I dined with a group of 7 colleagues. We were seated outdoors on a crystal clear day in the South Bay. The service and as good as it gets. Accurate and friendly, responsive and attentive. The food was fantastic and everyone in my group ordered individually from their huge menu and were very pleased. My soft shell tacos had great flavor and didn't need any additional salsa. Street parking is fair. There is a large public parking lot about 100 yards away that can be very crowded at times. I had no trouble finding street parking. I highly recommend this place. Everything about it was inviting and I'm looking forward to a return visit.

Karrah L.

Yelp
We've eaten here pretty regularly over the last 6 months or so. It started out great but has declined recently. When we first started eating here, plates were made with care, chips were fresh, it was good. Then it moved into meh territory. The delicious chips were a little stale, the nachos were a bit less topped. Tonight was another shift. Chips were stale and flavorless, nothing was made with care, my order was missing the guacamole, the birria tacos were actually smaller. I really liked this place! Good, clean food, a little different. But it's lost its specialness.

Vanesa R.

Yelp
My husband and I visited this place for Date night. Didn't disappoint, close to home and with a reservation you get in quick. The waitress we had was very attentive and spoke Spanish and explained the menu to us and if we had any questions. The drinks were amazing and we got the Burrito that looks like a sushi roll and it was phenomenal for an appetizer. The chips and salsa were great, the chips were warm and the salsa was great. I know good chips when I see them so this itself was 10/10. I saw they had a horchata Panna cotta and lemme tell you it was so worth it and beyond yummy. Overall experience was totally worth it to visit. Close to the beach for a walk after and just hangout. Close parking and the service was great! We will def be back and bring our friends.

Paul W.

Yelp
Had a friend bring me here and he raved about the tacos and the margaritas. I was skeptical but came to try it out. I must admit that the tacos for happy hour were really good. The shrimp tacos were great and the fish tacos were great. I got the Mezcal margarita and a Cadillac margarita and both were really good. Nice and strong. I thought the service was fantastic also. They gave good recommendations and were very helpful. I will be returning to try more.