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Mi Vida

Finally!  A wharf restaurant I really liked, and one I would go back to.  This upscale Mexican restaurant had a 45 minute wait time last time I showed up.  This time I hit it right at the lunch opening.  It filled up fast.  It is easy to understand why.  The expansive menu has symbols for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.  The twists and reimaginings of traditional Mexican fare made for palate pleasing delights.  I had the Tatanachos, which had a wide number of subtle and spicy flavors nicely mixed.  I also had the Ensalada de Nopales, which was delightfully different and sweetly tangy.  Big difference from Lupo Marino, where $28 got me a teeny bowl of pasta.  Here, $25 (with tax and tip) got me two dishes ~and~ I took a doggy bag home.  Service was outstanding.  The only downside was fairly loud music (yes, the Wharf restaurants are all about a jazzy nightlife, but this was 11:30 in the morning).  Could bring the tunes down a peg so that conversation is possible.  Beyond that this is definitely a "return" -- I have to check out every veggie option on the menu.  Bravo, Brava.

Chef inspired upscale Mexican
98 District Square, SW
https://mividamexico.com/

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