Mi Vida
✨ Vibe
Mi Vida at The Wharf is a high-energy, three-story Mexican masterpiece that blends sophisticated Mexico City soul with breathtaking panoramic views of the Potomac River.
🍸 Best For
Waterfront date nights, lively group celebrations, sunset cocktails, and festive bottomless brunches.
🔥 Highlights
- Chef-Driven Cuisine: Helmed by acclaimed Chef Roberto Santibañez, the menu features standout dishes like the legendary crispy Brussels sprouts with caramelized pecans and lime crema, savory Quesabirria, and sizzling lobster pozole.
- Stunning Multi-Level Design: Recently featured in the 2025 Resy Guide for its bustling atmosphere, the venue boasts eclectic decor, a dramatic "Tree of Life" installation, and an enviable third-floor terrace overlooking the water.
- Exceptional Beverage Program: Enjoy a curated selection of tequila and mezcal, featuring "Mezcal Mondays" with half-off specialty cocktails and "Fiesta de Bebidas" bottomless brunch deals.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Visit during the weekday Happy Hour from 11:30 AM to 6:00 PM at the bar to enjoy $4.50 Taco Tuesdays and drink specials.
- Reservations are highly recommended for the upper levels to ensure a front-row seat for the best river views in the District.
🔄 Weekly Events
🍱 El Express Lunch
Specially priced weekday express lunch menu.
🥂 Fiesta de Bebidas (Bottomless Brunch)
Featuring bottomless brunch cocktails. Available weekends at all locations; also available weekdays at 14th Street.
🏨 Hospitality Industry Nights
Special offers for hospitality workers (50% off food in Virginia Beach).
🍹 Mezcal Mondays
Half-off Mezcal Margaritas, Palomas, and more. Available all day at DC locations.
🌮 Taco Tuesday
$4.50 Tacos available at the bar.
🧠 Tacos & Trivia
Weekly trivia night with taco specials at the 14th Street and Virginia Beach locations.
Happy Hour
Extended daily happy hour specials available at the bar.
📰 In the News
The Resy Guide to Mexican Restaurants in D.C. For Every Occasion — Resy | Right This Way
Mi Vida at the Southwest Waterfront offers a bustling atmosphere perfect for group dining, featuring a sharing-friendly menu with highlights like sizzling fajita platters and empanadas. The restaurant also provides family-style meals and a curated drink program that includes margarita pitchers and cocktail flights.
DC’s Mexican Hotspot Mi Vida to Open New Location in Penn Quarter
Mi Vida expanded its presence in Washington D.C. with a 10,000-square-foot flagship location in Penn Quarter's Terrell Place. Led by Chef Roberto Santibañez, the restaurant features multiple dining spaces, a sidewalk patio, and a vast selection of tequila and mezcal.
Michelin chef’s newest DC restaurant, plus another MI VIDA location
Mi Vida opened its third and largest Washington, D.C. location in Penn Quarter at 575 7th Street, NW in April 2023. The 10,000-square-foot restaurant features authentic Mexican cuisine, including tacos, enchiladas, and family-style meals, alongside an extensive tequila and cocktail program.
Review | Mi Vida 14th Street continues the Mexican fiesta started at the Wharf
Mi Vida 14th Street brings a vibrant Mexican dining experience to the former Matchbox space, featuring a colorful facade and a design that echoes its flagship Wharf location. The restaurant offers a festive atmosphere and traditional Mexican cuisine under the direction of chef Roberto Santibañez.
Mexican Spot Mi Vida Opens on 14th Street with a Controversially Colorful Mural
Mi Vida has expanded to a three-story location on 14th Street, featuring a glitzy tequila bar and family-style Mexican "grazing platters" designed by chef Roberto Santibañez. The restaurant is notably distinguished by a bold, hot pink floral mural on its exterior and a theatrical "tree of life" installation inside the main dining room.
Recent Reviews from Google
Love the atmosphere here. Eclectic and fun decor. Good vibes. River views and great food! We stopped in for snack and a drink. The chips and salsa were some of the best we’ve ever had. Great heat...
Mi Vida was given to us as a recommendation for dinner. I had no idea it was going to be some of the best food I have had! We ended up doing more Al a cart and smaller dishes to share. We had the...
It was a wonderful dinner experience. I ordered 2 tacos and 2 platillos. The “Camaros taco” was my favorite, and I definitely recommend trying the “Quesabirria”. Everything was delicious. Our server...
Great atmosphere for both indoors and patio seatings. They offer varieties of cocktails and the ones we tried out were all delicious. Guacamole was a bit lackluster, but the fajita was fantastic....
Totally enjoyed the experience here. The restaurant itself is beautiful and well spaced out. Our waitress was very helpful in suggesting what to order! We had the chips and salsa, frozen margaritas,...
