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Vida Cantina, Charlotte, NC

Vida Cantina

4.2
4.2
594 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
210 E Trade Street, Suite 104a, Charlotte, NC 28202

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina is uptown Charlotte's first Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, serving traditional Mexican cuisine alongside handcrafted cocktails, an extensive list of tequilas and signature Skinny Margaritas. Vida is located at Charlotte's most vibrant corner - the intersection of Trade and College Streets - Vida is the perfect location to enjoy specialty Mexican fare for lunch and dinner.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Todd Steinhardt
  • Catering
    Now offering catering services by request.
  • Private party facilities
    Spice up your next social gathering by celebrating with Vida. From corporate events and company meetings to birthdays and holiday parties, the experienced event coordinators at Vida will help you flawlessly pull off an event catered to your needs with a flare that's uniquely Vida. That means completely customizable party plans, including various seating options for parties of any size, Vida’s evolved Mexican cuisine, festive atmosphere, exceptional service and specialty handcrafted margaritas. Please feel free to contact our event coordinator directly:Stephanie WilsonSales and Marketing Managerswilson@vidacantina.com704-971-VIDA (8432)704-971-8435 fax
  • Neighborhood
    Charlotte
  • Cross street
    College Street
  • Parking details
    There are various parking lots available within walking distance to Vida ranging from $5-20. There is also a valet at the front of the EpiCentre that charges $20 for the night.
  • Public transit
    We are on the light rail line at Spectrum Arena/EpiCentre stop.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 594 people are saying

Vida Cantina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on all time ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 0.8Value

NoiseEnergetic

594 Reviews
  1. CourtlandP

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Reviewed on December 16, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    I went for my graduation dinner and the food was incredible and it was really cute in there.

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  2. MicheleG

    Charlotte3 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on October 27, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    Guacamole and service was excellent. Went twice. Great Place for a date

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  3. BethM

    Charlotte2 reviews

    4.0

    Reviewed on October 21, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Delicious food! Extremely easy access from the light rail, even for fat people unaccustomed to walking. Only giving a four star review because of one time pre-concert my party received epically poor service. It was a crazy busy night though, and we had a party of 12. Other times service has been great.

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  4. MannyV

    Charlotte18 reviews

    3.0

    Reviewed on August 10, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    Good Uptown restaurant with great food. A touch noisy but that's to be expected at the Epicenter.

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  5. PatriciaB

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Reviewed on July 24, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    Quite good food! Chips and salsa was really good. Queso dip warm and tasty. The only thing is the waitress looked like she was mad and had the weight of the world on her. Sometimes you gotta put those worries to the back burner and go to work and do your job with at least a fake smile. Food good, service could be much better.

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  6. ChristopherK VIP

    Charlotte10 reviews

    5.0

    Reviewed on July 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    Great place for Mexican food uptown - good service and reasonable prices for right in the heart of everything!

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  7. ShelleyG

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 22, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent .. Bea our server was awesome. She greeted us and made conversation while taking our order..The whole experience was great!!

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  8. HildiC

    Charlotte6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 15, 2018

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Hornets Lakers game

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte1 review

    1.0

    Dined on December 8, 2018

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Mediocre food and terrible service. Ordered appetizers and entrees. Everything came out at once. We were half way finished our meal and they brought our check. Our server never checked on us or asked if we needed anything. Definitely will not return.
    Vida CantinaResponded on December 17, 2018
    We are sorry to hear your visit with us. We strive to give each guest the best experience possible. Please reach out to gm@vidacantina to discuss your visit.

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  10. Foodie16

    Charlotte18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on December 4, 2018

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good Service, Clean am inviting restaurant, and although he food was good the chips and salsa are my favorite in Charlotte!
    Vida CantinaResponded on December 17, 2018
    We think our chips and salsa are pretty delicious too! Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We hope to have you back soon.

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FAQs

Vida Cantina offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (704) 971-8432.

Vida Cantina is rated 4.2 stars by 594 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Vida Cantina

210 E Trade Street, Suite 104a, Charlotte, NC 28202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    College Street
  • Neighborhood
    Charlotte
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There are various parking lots available within walking distance to Vida ranging from $5-20. There is also a valet at the front of the EpiCentre that charges $20 for the night.
  • Public transit
    We are on the light rail line at Spectrum Arena/EpiCentre stop.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Todd Steinhardt
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Now offering catering services by request.
  • Private party facilities
    Spice up your next social gathering by celebrating with Vida. From corporate events and company meetings to birthdays and holiday parties, the experienced event coordinators at Vida will help you flawlessly pull off an event catered to your needs with a flare that's uniquely Vida. That means completely customizable party plans, including various seating options for parties of any size, Vida’s evolved Mexican cuisine, festive atmosphere, exceptional service and specialty handcrafted margaritas. Please feel free to contact our event coordinator directly:Stephanie WilsonSales and Marketing Managerswilson@vidacantina.com704-971-VIDA (8432)704-971-8435 fax
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