Mi Vida Penn Quarter

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   food4fun VIP

   Nashville9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The margaritas were good. I had a frozen passion fruit one and the spicy pineapple special. I really liked the nachos but did not like the tuna (tostada I think?) that much. My husband got enchiladas and really liked them. My kids didn’t really like the kid food options (they got a chicken quesadilla and ate about half) but for adults I think it’s a great spot.
   

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   david VIP

   Washington DC13 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   The food was good, but it is unnecessarily noisy.
   

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   Mark VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and service were excellent. This is a cut above your typical Mexican restaurant. I found the music a little loud which made it a little difficult to talk with my dining companions.
   

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   Denis

   Greater Boston6 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Super loud and super dark inside. Fish tacos way too spicy and the breading over fried Really wish there was no breading! Pasta spicy even though I eliminated the sausage. The waiter asked if we wanted to chips , thought they were complementary until the $14.50 charge ( includes a chunky guac) Drinks so strong, couldn't even get through. We all looked forward to the churros. Like the breaded fish tacos, over fried 😫 Nearly $200 for 3 people, very disappointing experience!
   

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   KipnCandi VIP

   Washington DC15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Grabbed a bite to eat after a Caps game. Great everything. Margaritas are small and pricey for the portion. But overall a great place to pre/post game.
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Washington DC2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mi Vida Penn is a fantastic spot for a social gathering! The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it perfect for meeting up with friends or enjoying a night out with a group. The setting strikes a great balance between lively and cozy, allowing for easy conversation without being too loud. The drinks were well-crafted and refreshing, complementing the flavorful and delicious food. Every dish was well-prepared, with great attention to taste and presentation. Service was friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. If you’re looking for a spot with great food, drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere, Mi Vida Penn is definitely worth a visit! Highly recommend for groups and casual meetups.
   

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   Jane

   Greater Boston1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Too many strong flavors, especially sour pickling. Too many ingredients that don't really go together. Very disappointed with the food after reading the reviews. I ordered fish tacos which were fine, but the fish was mostly hard breading over small nuggets of fish with a tiny dish of lukewarm black beans. My son ordered the Chamorro and said the meat was very good but the overly fussy sauce was bland and lukewarm. The guac also had too many ingredients. The chips were okay but should have been warm. Generally nice presentation and the corn tortillas were good. The shrimp cocktail had a lot of shrimp but they were smothered with inedible shredded vegetables that were impossibly sour. The location and ambiance are great because I live in the neighborhood, but I won't be returning. Too bad because I hoped it would be a go-to restaurant. My advice is to simplify (and heat) the recipes, instead of focusing on style over substance.
   

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   DCDiner

   Washington DC14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent all around! Enchiladas suizas, guacamole, Tatanachos with chicken, empanadas, coffee flan, and chocolate cake. Excellent, helpful service. Will be back.
   

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   mary kate

   Washington DC1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   We were a large party. The food and atmosphere were good. Our server wasn’t the most attentive. Never really checked in. She forgot someone’s drink for a fairly long time on the first round and also never came back with extra sauces the table asked for when the food first came out. I would probably still come back or check out another location.
   

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    Derek

    Greater Boston7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    Arrived early but no problem for them. Needed to be relatively fast to get to a show and server was great about keeping things moving along.
    

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