Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina's main dishes and sides live up to Vida's promise of house made freshness, flavor, and variety. From the simple to the sublime, whether you're a lover of Mexican food or not, Vida's got the dish for you. This is the new St. Louis hotspot, hands down.
Vida serves terrific, authentic, Mexican dishes made from quality \\ningredients, house made, fresh from their kitchen to your table. Looking for pork, beef, steak, chicken, fish and seafood, or eggs? They've got you covered. Looking for something not so traditional? Vida has the biggest, \\ntastiest, and most unexpectedly wonderful burritos. And for those \\nseeking non traditional Mexican foods, they offer... delicious certified\\n Angus beef cheese burgers.
Here's the dish on some my recommended favorite entrees and sides, complete with photos, and links to other favorites like Vida's mixed drinks, starters, and desserts.
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina's main dishes and sides live up to Vida's promise of house made freshness, flavor, and variety. From the simple to the sublime, whether you're a lover of Mexican food or not, Vida's got the dish for you. This is the new St. Louis hotspot, hands down.
Vida serves terrific, authentic, Mexican dishes made from quality \ningredients, house made, fresh from their kitchen to your table. Looking for pork, beef, steak, chicken, fish and seafood, or eggs? They've got you covered. Looking for something not so traditional? Vida has the biggest, \ntastiest, and most unexpectedly wonderful burritos. And for those \nseeking non traditional Mexican foods, they offer... delicious certified\n Angus beef cheese burgers.
Here's the dish on some my recommended favorite entrees and sides, complete with photos, and links to other favorites like Vida's mixed drinks, starters, and desserts.
Street Taco Platter
The street taco platter gets you six mix n match tacos and is fab for sharing. You can even choose flour or corn tortillas (both soft, though the ones made from corn supposedly soak up more, and they are a bit thicker). You can choose what you want to add to it in the way of garnishments. Here you see the regular offering of jalapenos, pico de gallo, and of course limes. I totally recommend first squeezing the lime on any taco you've got and then top it with whatever else you have. While Vida's street tacos are plain and simple, they are not only full of flavor and zip, they are perfect. I kept my eyes closed during my first few bites as I was in total heaven. Love love love the three we chose, which were shrimp, shredded beef, (both in flour tortillas), and carne asada in the corn tortillas.
The street taco platter gets you six mix n match tacos and is fab for sharing. You can even choose flour or corn tortillas (both soft, though the ones made from corn supposedly soak up more, and they are a bit thicker). You can choose what you want to add to it in the way of garnishments. Here you see the regular offering of jalapenos, pico de gallo, and of course limes. I totally recommend first squeezing the lime on any taco you've got and then top it with whatever else you have. While Vida's street tacos are plain and simple, they are not only full of flavor and zip, they are perfect. I kept my eyes closed during my first few bites as I was in total heaven. Love love love the three we chose, which were shrimp, shredded beef, (both in flour tortillas), and carne asada in the corn tortillas.
Chicken Tinga
For those of you who love eggs, here's a dish that is offered with one sunny side up. Vida's Chicken Tinga is one of their recommended signature dishes and is made of red chile chicken and chorizo simmered in blackened tomato salsa, topped with a sunny-side up egg and served with fresh flour tortillas. We added a side of red chile rice (the only rice they offer) and back beans topped in their blend of cheeses. ","engine":"visual"}\" data-block-type=\"2\" id=\"block-e43ab5d9f68de8ded799\">
For those of you who love eggs, here's a dish that is offered with one sunny side up. Vida's Chicken Tinga is one of their recommended signature dishes and is made of red chile chicken and chorizo simmered in blackened tomato salsa, topped with a sunny-side up egg and served with fresh flour tortillas. We added a side of red chile rice (the only rice they offer) and back beans topped in their blend of cheeses.
While burritos are not technically a traditional Mexican dish, Vida customers got their way, and after quite a few requests, Vida came up with the perfect take on a burrito and now offer four kinds. They are the biggest selling items on the menu. Vida's burritos are huge, and I do mean huge. In fact this is probably a great dish to choose if you're wanting to share something with someone or if you definitely want leftovers. You can get them naked, grilled, or crispy (chimichanga-style, as you see here). Each burrito is served with grilled corn with queso. You can smother them with chipotle queso and or add guacamole. They are exactly what you hope your burrito will taste like.
While burritos are not technically a traditional Mexican dish, Vida customers got their way, and after quite a few requests, Vida came up with the perfect take on a burrito and now offer four kinds. They are the biggest selling items on the menu. Vida's burritos are huge, and I do mean huge. In fact this is probably a great dish to choose if you're wanting to share something with someone or if you definitely want leftovers. You can get them naked, grilled, or crispy (chimichanga-style, as you see here). Each burrito is served with grilled corn with queso. You can smother them with chipotle queso and or add guacamole. They are exactly what you hope your burrito will taste like.
Tortilla Pie
The tortilla pie is another Vida signature dish and is a definite must for mushroom lovers. I never thought of mushrooms as being Mexican, but they are, and this dish proves just how delicious and lovely they can be. Basically, this dish is made from two fresh tortillas with roasted chicken, goat cheese, wild mushrooms and spinach, topped with Vida's blend of cheeses and creamy poblano tomatillo sauce. Here we've paired it with a spicy bean soup and fried ripe plantains. The spicy bean soup was beautiful and creamy, thick and hearty, but had a light after taste. Cheese was sprinkled on top (like over the plantains). I'd never had plantains before, and let me tell you, I crave this side like you wouldn't believe. Vida's fried ripe plantains are sweet and creamy but thick and with a firmness I wasn't expecting. This trio is a must try. Each complimented the others nicely.
So what's the scoop on Vida's other evolved Mexican cuisine temptations, and what would I recommend (details and photos)?
The tortilla pie is another Vida signature dish and is a definite must for mushroom lovers. I never thought of mushrooms as being Mexican, but they are, and this dish proves just how delicious and lovely they can be. Basically, this dish is made from two fresh tortillas with roasted chicken, goat cheese, wild mushrooms and spinach, topped with Vida's blend of cheeses and creamy poblano tomatillo sauce. Here we've paired it with a spicy bean soup and fried ripe plantains. The spicy bean soup was beautiful and creamy, thick and hearty, but had a light after taste. Cheese was sprinkled on top (like over the plantains). I'd never had plantains before, and let me tell you, I crave this side like you wouldn't believe. Vida's fried ripe plantains are sweet and creamy but thick and with a firmness I wasn't expecting. This trio is a must try. Each complimented the others nicely.
So what's the scoop on Vida's other evolved Mexican cuisine temptations, and what would I recommend (details and photos)?
Vida Mexican Kitchen y Cantina's main dishes and sides live up to Vida's promise of house made freshness, flavor, and variety. From the simple to the sublime, whether you're a lover of Mexican food or not, Vida's got the dish for you. This is the new St. Louis hotspot, hands down.
Vida serves terrific, authentic, Mexican dishes made from quality
ingredients, house made, fresh from their kitchen to your table. Looking for pork, beef, steak, chicken, fish and seafood, or eggs? They've got you covered. Looking for something not so traditional? Vida has the biggest,
tastiest, and most unexpectedly wonderful burritos. And for those
seeking non traditional Mexican foods, they offer... delicious certified
Angus beef cheese burgers.
Here's the dish on some my recommended favorite entrees and sides, complete with photos, and links to other favorites like Vida's mixed drinks, starters, and desserts.
Street Taco Platter
The street taco platter gets you six mix n match tacos and is fab for sharing. You can even choose flour or corn tortillas (both soft, though the ones made from corn supposedly soak up more, and they are a bit thicker). You can choose what you want to add to it in the way of garnishments. Here you see the regular offering of jalapenos, pico de gallo, and of course limes. I totally recommend first squeezing the lime on any taco you've got and then top it with whatever else you have. While Vida's street tacos are plain and simple, they are not only full of flavor and zip, they are perfect. I kept my eyes closed during my first few bites as I was in total heaven. Love love love the three we chose, which were shrimp, shredded beef, (both in flour tortillas), and carne asada in the corn tortillas.
Chicken Tinga
For those of you who love eggs, here's a dish that is offered with one sunny side up. Vida's Chicken Tinga is one of their recommended signature dishes and is made of red chile chicken and chorizo simmered in blackened tomato salsa, topped with a sunny-side up egg and served with fresh flour tortillas. We added a side of red chile rice (the only rice they offer) and back beans topped in their blend of cheeses.
Burritos
While burritos are not technically a traditional Mexican dish, Vida customers got their way, and after quite a few requests, Vida came up with the perfect take on a burrito and now offer four kinds. They are the biggest selling items on the menu. Vida's burritos are huge, and I do mean huge. In fact this is probably a great dish to choose if you're wanting to share something with someone or if you definitely want leftovers. You can get them naked, grilled, or crispy (chimichanga-style, as you see here). Each burrito is served with grilled corn with queso. You can smother them with chipotle queso and or add guacamole. They are exactly what you hope your burrito will taste like.
Tortilla Pie
The tortilla pie is another Vida signature dish and is a definite must for mushroom lovers. I never thought of mushrooms as being Mexican, but they are, and this dish proves just how delicious and lovely they can be. Basically, this dish is made from two fresh tortillas with roasted chicken, goat cheese, wild mushrooms and spinach, topped with Vida's blend of cheeses and creamy poblano tomatillo sauce. Here we've paired it with a spicy bean soup and fried ripe plantains. The spicy bean soup was beautiful and creamy, thick and hearty, but had a light after taste. Cheese was sprinkled on top (like over the plantains). I'd never had plantains before, and let me tell you, I crave this side like you wouldn't believe. Vida's fried ripe plantains are sweet and creamy but thick and with a firmness I wasn't expecting. This trio is a must try. Each complimented the others nicely.
So what's the scoop on Vida's other evolved Mexican cuisine temptations, and what would I recommend (details and photos)?
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