Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina serves traditional, Old World-style Mexican cuisine presented with refreshing style, alongside handcrafted cocktails, an extensive list of tequilas ,and our signature Skinny Margaritas. Located at uptown Charlotte's most vibrant corner, the intersection of Trade and College Streets, Vida's inviting atmosphere, specialty Mexican fare, hospitality and impeccable service offer a distinctive experience for its guests. Vida is evolved Mexican cuisine.
Cocktail or Beer (choice of one)
Vida Margarita - a classic margarita blended with El Jimador blanco, triple sec, lime juice and cane sugar that makes any mouth water
Dos Equis Lager
Dos Equis Amber
Starter (choice of one)
Small Guac - avocados, white onion jalapeņos, cilantro, diced tomatoes and fresh lime juice blended together, served in a molcajete with fresh tortilla chips
Queso Dip - our specialty blend of cheeses topped with chipotle and adobo, served with fresh tortilla chips
Garlic Shrimp - pan-fried shrimp topped with sweet and toasty garlic, chipotle, lime juice and cilantro
Entrée (choice of one)
Tuna Tacos - with cucumber avocado salsa
Chipotle Glazed Ribs - house-smoked baby back ribs finished with a spicy orange chipotle glaze
Carne Asada Steak- grilled marinated skirt steak served with blackened tomatillo salsa and grilled green onions
Dessert (choice of one)
Mango Crisp- ripe mangos and cinnamon topped with a crumble mixture, served warm and topped with vanilla bean ice cream
Cajeta Sundae - vanilla bean ice cream topped with cajeta sauce and toasted coconut
Banana Tres Leches- roasted banana tres leches with Mexican coffee crème anglaise