Mi Vida, District Wharf

Name: Mi Vida, District Wharf
Address: 98 District Square SW, Washington, DC, United States, 20024
Telephone: (202) 516-4656 ext. 9
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1561 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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Chef Roberto Santibañez creates a menu inspired by Mexican street food and traditional home cooking of his country, but in a modern, elevated presentation. Guests can enjoy traditional dishes such as Carne Asada, a variety of Tacos, Seasonal Fish, Ceviches and other Contemporary Mexican creations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 7, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 71 times today

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(202) 516-4656 ext. 9

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(202) 516-4656 ext. 9
Website
http://mividamexico.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+
Executive chef
Roberto Santibañez
Catering
Contact for details
Private party facilities
We offer various private and semi-private options to 400 guests. We also offer custom menu options for parties of 10 or more. Please contact our Events Director, Kaye Newsome, Kaye@kneadhd.com, for more information.
Private party contact
Kaye Newsome: (844) 487-4608

Location
98 District Square SW, Washington, DC 20024
Neighborhood
Southwest Waterfront
Cross street
9th Street and Maine Avenue SW
Parking details
Street and Parking Lot available underground
Public transit
Waterfront and L'Enfant Plaza Metro Stops
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Washington, D.C. Area
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great meal and the pinada cocktail was delicious. Nachos were amazing and our server, Joshua, was spectacular. Highly recommend.
D
Dojo23
New Orleans
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Too expensive for the food. However service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
I have been at MiVida several times since 2018 and I have to say that I never got disappointed with their service . I would say that this time the only issue I had is that the hostess did not take us to our table at first. However, this is not a big deal. I went to celebrate a friend’s birthday and we had arrived early than what our reservation was supposed to be. We spent time at the bar while our table was ready. We had a great costumer service at the bar and the drinks was delicious and well done. Our table was available 45 minutes early, which was great. The food was top notch and my friends loved and are planning to go back as that was their first time at MiVida
D
Diner
Baltimore
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The head chef Andre went above and beyond with a food allergy I emailed that day. This is my favorite restaurant at the wharf. My daughter who lived in Mexico thought best mole in the area. Portions are generous. Suisa enchiladas great. Fish tacos great. Even black beans were elevated to so tasty. Cannot recommend enough
CC
CCab
Washington DC
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience1
The food and drinks were outstanding as always but the noise level was absurd. I felt I was an actual club scene since we had to yell in order to have a conversation. Too many people clustered together; felt claustrophobic.
LB
LaurenB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wonderful service and a great atmosphere!
DG
DaveG21
Washington DC
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
Overall, the food is quite good. The carnitas tacos and carne asada are delicious. Venue has a great ambiance for a date and very close to the water.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My fiancés birthday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
AWFUL service and food. Staff is incredibly disrespectful abs rude. Do not recommend.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Lower Saxony
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super Service, tolles Essen!
S
Scott
Washington DC
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's a beautiful Mexican restaurant in a great location of DC Wharf, where you can go for a long walk with a full stomach.
C
Cajm
Minneapolis
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our favorite restaurant of our DC trip! Window seat upstairs overlooking the river. Excellent food and very friendly service.
A
Arsema
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sara was an amazing and sweet server! Food was also great! Really loved the crab/shrimp empanadas and fish tacos :)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
M
Mark
Washington DC
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on July 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mi Vida has raised the bar for excellence in Washington! Not only is the atmosphere and food exceptional, but also the waiters are engaging, knowledgeable, and just plain fun!
AJ
AngelaJ
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Service was excellent! Jordan at the front was engaging and accommodating. We asked to move from our original table. We were celebrating a special occasion and he found the perfect spot. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive.
I
Isabel
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The food was a little disappointing, given the hype around this restaurant. The “medium” burger was basically mooing (my kid wouldn’t eat but was too embarrassed to ask that they cook it more), but the sweet potato fries and guacamole were delicious, and the service was attentive. The view was lovely, and the decor is fun, but the large table for 6 we received was in an extremely noisy and busy area that detracted from the ambiance. I probably would not recommend for a special occasion if you are looking for special food, but it is a fun place for a casual night out —especially if you can snag a table outside.
JG
JuliaG
Washington DC
16 reviews
vip
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience4
Service was spotty, although the waiter was pleasant.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great!
HH
HeidiH
Jackson Hole
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Really nice Mexican food experience. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered, and the service was friendly.
l
luv2eat
Washington DC
84 reviews
vip
4.0
84 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Excellent innovative menu that goes beyond traditional tex mex. Bold flavors well executed. Nice cocktails and great selection of tequilas. My only complaint was the noise level - the volume of the music was too high, especially given that there is nothing to absorb the sound (e.g., curtains, carpet).
WE
someoneWhoEats
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 6, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience4
While the food wasn't bad, it was sub-par at best - definitely better options around; especially for the price point.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and our service was as well. We had beautiful views of the water and loved the ambiance. It can add up quick, but was all high quality.
MW
MarandaW
Miami
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
It was decent. Nothing spectacular. I think it would beneficial for them to open the side patio all day. There were tables sitting out there but when we asked for that area, they said it was closed until 4:30… seamed odd but may have been a staffing issue.
M
Margret
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 4, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience3
Our waiter was not communicating what meals were like very well and we both ended up getting something we didn’t like and had to ask for things multiple times. Waiter never came back to table until once we were done except for the time we asked someone else to get us water and he was the one who brought it.
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diplomaticlife
Washington DC
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service above all, the food was very tasty and fresh too. Highly recommended to anyone looking for good Mexican food.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Good, fast service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, fun ambiance, cool area
OT
OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Both the service and food as well as the location on the wharf was terrific. Lively but also loud
CG
CarolineG
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable and attentive.
l
luv2brunc
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
So Awesome!!
KB
KayBee
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stunning aesthetics, excellent service, and fresh food. Everything was perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
The experience was great.. Our waiter Raphael was awesome..His suggestions from cocktails & food choices were spot on. The Chamorro was done to perfection & Birria. Thanks for a great experience.
JF
JFil7
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh, clean margaritas. No sour mix, just fresh lime juice and simple syrup. The fish tacos and enchiladas were excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baltimore
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Entered with BIG eyes and smiles. Left with full bellies and an amazing experience. Every dish was perfection. We will return for sure.
JC
Juan CarlosD
Cancun
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Buen restaurante mexicano, rica comida, buen servicio
CW
CourtneyW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
We received our food very quickly. The tacos are great and good portions. There was a concert at the anthem while we were eating outside which decreased the ambience, but nonetheless, the outside view of the waterfront was beautiful.
ME
MicheleE
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
The service is what gives it 5 stars! The servers in the bar table area were amazing!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Vacation. Looking for a fun dining experience at the Wharf

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Contact tracing information collected

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You can order delivery directly from Mi Vida, District Wharf using the Order Online button. Mi Vida, District Wharf also offers delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Mi Vida, District Wharf also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (202) 516-4656 ext. 9.

Mi Vida, District Wharf is rated 4.6 stars by 1561 OpenTable diners.

Mi Vida, District Wharf does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.