La Vida Cantina Menu

1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
  • Appetizers

    • Chips & Salsa

      Basket of fresh house made corn tortilla chips paired with our famous homemade salsa.
      $3.51
    • Chips & Guac

      Avocado, serrano, roma tomato, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Served with a basket of our fresh house made tortilla chips.
      $16.38
    • Chips & Spicy Guac

      Avocado, serrano, roma tomato, cilantro, lime juice and salt. Served with a basket of our fresh house made tortilla chips.
      $17.55
    • App Trio

      Basket of fresh corn tortilla chips paired with our famous homemade salsa, guacamole and Rico's queso.
      $21.06
    • Nachos

      House made tortilla chips topped with a choice of protein: Shredded Beef, Grilled Chicken, or Carnitas. Layered with pinto beans, Jack cheese, Rico’s Queso, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca and queso fresco. Sub Carne Asada (+$4)
      $18.00
    • Taquitos

      House made taquitos with choice of beef, chicken or mixed. Drizzled with avocado sauce, salsa fresca and queso fresco.
      $16.38
    • Wings

      8 large wings with your choice of Buffalo, BBQ or plain. Paired with carrots, celery and a side of Ranch.
      $16.00
    • Cheese Nachos

      House made tortilla chips layered with pinto beans, Jack cheese, Rico’s Queso, sour cream, guacamole, salsa fresca and queso fresco.
      $14.00
    • Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla loaded with Jack cheese. Served with a side of salsa fresca, sour cream and guacamole. Add Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, or Al Pastor (+$4). Add Asada or Shrimp (+$6).
      $16.38
    • Carne Asada Fries

      Crispy French Fries with chopped Certified Skirt Steak, Jack cheese, and Rico’s Queso. Topped with guacamole, salsa fresca and queso fresco.
      $25.74
    • Ceviche Shrimp

      Shrimp marinated in lime, serrano, onions, mango, cucumber, tomato, avocado, and cilantro.
      $23.40
    • Small Caesar

      Romaine lettuce tossed in a serrano cilantro Caesar dressing. Topped with house made croutons and queso fresco.
      $10.53
    • House Salad

      Mixed field greens tossed in a garlic balsalmic dressing,
      $10.53
    • Cup Pozole

      Traditional Mexican pork and hominy soup. Seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with cabbage, radishes, oregano and cilantro.
      $10.53
    • Bowl Pozole

      Traditional Mexican pork and hominy soup. Seasoned with a blend of spices, topped with cabbage, radishes, oregano and cilantro.
      $15.21
    • Cup Chicken Tortilla

      Shredded chicken, tomatoes, onions, tortilla, carrots, oregano, chipotle, chicken broth, black beans, corn, avocado, cilantro, jack cheese and queso fresco. Topped with tortilla strips.
      $9.36
    • Bowl Chicken Tortilla

      Shredded chicken, tomatoes, onions, tortilla, carrots, oregano, chipotle, chicken broth, black beans, corn, avocado, cilantro, jack cheese and queso fresco. Topped with tortilla strips.
      $12.87
  • Entrees

    • Fajitas (Chicken, Steak, Shrimp, Mix)

      Chicken, Asada, Shrimp, Mixed. Achiote citrus marinaded, served over sizzling fajita veggies (red bell peppers, onions, pasilla peppers). Accompanied with guacamole, sour cream and salsa fresca.
      $26.91
    • Enchiladas Suizas

      Corn tortilla stuffed with chicken. Topped with creamy tomatillo sauce, queso fresco, Jack cheese, shredded lettuce, salsa fresca and Mexican crema.
      $23.40
    • Combos

      Soft Taco: (Grilled Chicken, Carnitas, Al Pastor, Asada, or Shrimp).\r\nCrispy Taco: (Shredded Beef, Shredded Chicken, or Potato).\r\nEnchilada: (Cheese, Shredded Beef or Shredded Chicken).
      $23.40
    • Mexican Caesar

      Romaine lettuce, roasted corn, pepitas, queso fresco and homemade croutons tossed in a serrano cilantro caesar dressing. Carnitas or Grilled Chicken (+$4), Asada or Shrimp (+$6).
      $15.21
    • La Vida Burrito

      Carnitas, Grilled Chicken, Al Pastor, Asada, or add Shrimp (+$6). Paired with salsa fresca, Jack cheese, guacamole, sour cream. Topped with red and/or green sauce.
      $23.40
    • Street Tacos

      Choose two (Al Pastor, Grilled Chicken, Asada or Carnitas). Topped with cilantro, red onion, and guacamole.
      $23.40
    • Carne Asada

      Marinated skirt steak, guacamole, salsa fresca and toreado. Choice of tortillas.Marinated skirt steak, guacamole, salsa fresca and toreado. Choice of tortillas.
      $37.44
    • Santa Fe Salad

      Grilled Chicken, romaine lettuce, tomato, black beans, roasted corn, and avocado. Topped with tortilla strips, BBQ drizzle and choice of dressing. Carne Asada (+$6).
      $21.06
    • Chili Verde Burrito

      Chile verde pork, Mexican rice, refried beans and jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Topped with salsa verde, sour cream and guacamole.
      $23.40
    • Birria Tacos

      2 tacos stuffed with homemade birria de la hoya served in a red corn guajillo tortilla. Topped with onions and cilantro. Paired with a side of conzome a lado (side of birria broth).
      $23.40
    • Carnitas

      Pork, cilantro, and red onions with choice of torillas.
      $23.40
    • Birria Quesadilla

      Flour tortilla with guajillo rub, filled with Jack cheese and homemade birria de la hoya. Topped with onions and cilantro. Paired with a side of conzome a lado (side of birria broth).
      $23.40
    • Chile Verde

      Chile verde pork, Mexican rice, refried beans and jack cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Topped with salsa verde, sour cream and guacamole.
      $22.23
    • Salmon

      Cajun Salmon paired with garlic, spinach and red bell peppers. Topped with lemon salsa borracho.
      $30.00
    • Milanesa

      Tenderized breaded skirt steak, paired with white rice and a Mexican Caesar. Accompanied with guacamole, salsa fresca and toreado.
      $25.74
    • Adult BC Burrito

      Bean and cheese burrito.
      $16.38
    • Adult Tenders

      Chicken tenders served with fries.
      $16.38
    • Kids Quesadilla

      Plain cheese quesadilla.
      $12.87
    • Kids BC Burrito

      Bean and cheese burrito.
      $12.87
    • Kids Tenders

      Chicken tenders served with fries.
      $12.87
  • Sides

    • Side Black Beans

      $3.51
    • Refried Beans

      $3.51
    • Mexican Rice

      $3.51
    • White Rice

      $3.51
    • Side Veggies

      $7.02
    • Fries

      $7.02
    • Side Of Jack Cheese

      $1.17
    • Side Of Queso Fresco

      $1.17
    • Side Corn Tortilla

      $2.34
    • Side Of Flour Tortila

      $2.34
    • Side Of Avocado

      $4.68
    • Side Of Guacmole

      $3.51
    • Side Jalapenos

      $1.17
    • Side Sour Cream

      $1.17
    • Toreado

      $1.76
    • Side Carnitas

      $7.02
    • Side Grilled Chicken

      $7.02
    • Side Steak

      $8.19
    • Side Shredded Beef

      $5.85
    • Side Shrimp

      $9.36
    • Sida Asada

      $7.02
    • Side Rico's

      $7.02
    • Habanero (Extra Spicy)

      $1.76
    • Salsa Verde (Mild)

      $1.76
    • Salsa

      $1.76
    • Habanero Pint (Extra Spicy)

      $7.02
    • Salsa Verde Pint (Mild)

      $4.68
    • Salsa Pint

      $4.68
  • Desserts

    • Churros

      $10.53
    • Flan

      $9.36
    • Mud Pie

      $11.70
    • Ice Cream Scoop

      $7.02

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