Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa is a rising star in the local Mexican food scene, located at 271 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA. The restaurant has garnered praise for its fresh ingredients and generous portions, particularly in their unique offerings like the Que Vida Bowl and the mouthwatering Cali Asada Burrito. Customers rave about the robust flavor and quality of the meat, ensuring that no one leaves disappointed.
Andrew Palos notes the deliciousness of the Que Vida Bowl with chicken, expressing eagerness to explore more of the menu. Meanwhile, David Grondona highlights the impressive size and taste of the Cali Asada Burrito, affirming that Que Vida doesn’t skimp on quality or portion. Other dishes like the al pastor and Baja fish tacos have received high marks as well, enhancing the restaurant's reputation for authenticity and flavor.
Guests also appreciate the inviting atmosphere and excellent service, making it a go-to for both locals and visitors. The churros, described as light and fluffy, provide the perfect sweet finish to the meal. Whether you're craving classic tacos, hearty burritos, or refreshing agua fresca, Que Vida Tacos is a must-visit destination. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself planning your next visit before you’ve even left!
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Service options
Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Highlights
Fast service
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Comfort food
Food
Happy-hour drinks
Quick bite
Small plates
Wine
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Reviews For Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa
Andrew Palos
Jun 30,2025
The Que Vida Bowl with chicken was delicious. The ingredients are fresh and well prepared. Definitely coming back to try out the menu.
David Grondona
Jun 2,2025
I came to Que Vida on my way home from a Yosemite hiking trip. I just wanted a really good carne asada burrito, and this place had excellent reviews. My hopes weren’t too high, however I was super surprised and impressed with the quality and portion size. I ordered the Cali Asada Burrito, minus fries, add a double portion of asada. Wow, was the burrito massive and very tasty. The meat was very robust and thick, tasty, and plentiful. I have ordered extra asada at other restaurants and just received a basic portion. Que Vida does not skimp on portions or quality. I was so impressed I ordered a breakfast burrito with asada to-go, after finishing my first burrito lol. Que Vida has great food, I will eat there again. Cali Asada with double asada, minus fries. 18. Good deal, fat pieces of steak and tasty
Chris Robinson
May 29,2025
This was amazing. All of the food was perfect, full bodied flavor town and great portions. Meats were stellar, moist and delicious! The churros are so light and fluffy!! 100/100
Jaya
Apr 28,2025
Really enjoyed this spot! Every time I'm in SoCal, I'm hunting for excellent tacos and I'll for sure be back to Que Vida! Had the al pastor and Baja fish taco. Tacos come a la carte so you can mix and match. The roasted pepper on the side was a great spicy touch. Really enjoyed the pineapple agua fresca too. My friend got the bacon breakfast burrito and devoured it. Service was excellent, bathroom was clean, and I will be back!
Dede Sabey
Apr 18,2025
These tacos are sooooo good! I got numbers 1,2 and 3 and don't regret it. I WILL be back. Edit: The al Pastor are my favorite. SO DELICIOUS. But my son likes the Birria the best. You can't go wrong... honestly.
Advait Sukhtankar
Apr 4,2025
This place is the place to go when you have Taco’s on your mind. We ordered Fish, Pork and Shrimp Taco’s. We also had a Que Vida Fish bowl on the menu. Taste, simply awesome. We had also ordered Margaritas and we ended up ordering to go, it was so so good. The icing on the cake was Eddie. His friendliness, way of interaction was just and simply great. Eddie makes this place super special.
Dollene Vega
Mar 13,2025
I got fish Tacos, they're big. I got elote mesquite and IPA beer of Draft beaver. They also have a bar with diferent types of drinks so not only beer. Looks like margaritas are ordered alot!
Jeff Hick
Mar 12,2025
I eat here with my wife and son just about every week. I have not ordered anything I didn't like. I'm a fan of all of their burritos and birria. My wife does the bowl. We keep coming back because of how fun the staff is, how good the food is, and how reasonably priced it costs. There are 5-10 different Mexican places just on 17th St and this has quickly become our favorite.
Reviews For Que Vida Tacos Costa Mesa