MI VIDA Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to MI VIDA, a vibrant gem located in the heart of Washington, DC. Dive into the rich flavors of Mexico with a menu that expertly balances traditional recipes and contemporary flair. Start your culinary journey with the "Con Todo" Guacamole, bursting with flavor from fresh ingredients and garnishes, or savor the crispy Pescado Tacos, expertly complemented by spicy Mexican tartar sauce. For mains, try the Carne Asada, renowned for its juicy, tender steak topped with a luscious mushroom cream sauce that dances on your palate.
Vegetarians can indulge in the Enchiladas Rancheras, packed with roasted cauliflower and sautéed kale, while the family-style Sabores de Mexico menu is perfect for those wanting to share assorted delights. Don’t forget to end your meal with freshly made churros dipped in rich cajeta sauce—it's an indulgence you won’t want to miss. MI VIDA is not just about food; it’s an experience, inviting you to enjoy delicious dishes in a lively ambiance.
Lunch Apertivos (Appetizers)
Guacamole
Hand-crushed classic guacamole. Served with house made chips and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa. Vegan.
"Con Todo" Guacamole
"Con Todo Bacon, Crema, Cotija, Pumpkin Seeds,Pickled Fresnos
Crab and Shrimp Guacamole
With Crab & Shrimp Salpicn, Habanero, Cilantro
Huevos Rellenos
Green Pipian Deviled Eggs
Chips y Salsa
House-Made Chips & Roasted Tomatillo Salsa (Cantina Style Salsa)
Empanadas de Picadillo
Vegan Beef Picadillo, Avocado-Chipotle Salsa "Three pieces served."
Empanadas de Hongos
Mushrooms, Chihuahua Cheese,Tomatillo Quemado Salsa "Three pieces served."
Empanadas de Mariscos
Guajillo masa, crab and shrimp salpicon and mango habanero salsa. "Three pieces served."
Tatanachos
Crispy tortillas, black beans, melted chihuahua cheese,pickled jalapeos, salsa verde, crema, cilantro
Tacos Dorados
Chicken taquitos, pasilla de Oaxaca & tomatillo-serrano salsas, crema cotija. Two pieces served.
Sopa del Dia
Please call the restaurant for today's soup of the day. 202.516.4656!
Cctel de Camarones
Shrimp, avocado, cilantro, cocktail sauce
Queso Fundido
Broiled Chihuahua & Oaxaca Cheeses, Chorizo, Salsa Verde, Hand-Pressed Corn Tortillas
Tostada de Jaiba
Crispy Tortilla, Jumbo Lump Crab, Black Bean Spread, Romaine, Poblano Peppers, Basil Dressing, Radish, Tomato
Ensalada Picada
Jicama, mango, apple, cucumbers, hearts of romaine, roasted cashews and spicy tamarind dressing. Vegan.
Ensalada Ceasar con Pollo
Bibb Lettuce, Roasted Jalapeo-Caesar Dressing, Croutons
Ensalada con Cotija
Marinated & Grilled Skirt Steak, Cotija Cheese, Strawberries, Mangos, Avocado, Pecans, Lime-Lemongrass Dressing
Molletes De Aguacate
Our Avocado Toast! Chorizo, Cotija, Pickled Onions,Pico De Gallo, Poached Egg
Enchiladas Suizas con Pollo
Braised Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese, Creamy Tomatillo Sauce.
Guajillo Hamburger
Guajillo Beef, Brioche Bun, Pico De Gallo, Avocado, Spicy Cole Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, Sweet Potato Fries, Chipotle Ketchup
Quesadilla de Mole Verde
Mole Verde-Braised Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese,Flour Tortilla
Enchiladas de Mole Negro con Carne
Braised Brisket, Sesame Seeds, Cotija and Crema.
Salmn Manchamanteles
Ancho-Pineapple Sauce, Sweet Potato Mash, Pineapple Pico
Enchiladas Rancheras con Vegetales
Roasted Cauliflower, Sauted Kale, Mushrooms, Cotija, Crema. Vegetarian.
Carne Asada
Grilled Skirt Steak, Mushroom Cream Sauce, Roasted Poblanos
Lunch Platos Principales (Mains)
Lunch Tacos (3/Order)
Pollo Tacos
Grilled Chicken, Poblanos, Chihuahua Cheese and Roasted Tomato Salsa. Served with Black Beans.
Pescado Tacos
Crispy Cod, Spicy Mexican Tartar Sauce, Pickled Cabbage and Avocado-Jalapeo Salsa. Served with Black Beans.
Carnitas Tacos
Slow-Braised Pork, Chicharrones, Avocado Salsa Verde, Onion and Cilantro. Served with Black Beans.
Carne Tacos
Pasilla-Marinated Skirt Steak, Onion, Cilantro and Spicy Salsa Roja. Served with Black Beans.
Camarones Tacos
Crispy Popcorn Shrimp, Habanero Slaw,Chipotle Mayo, Pico De Gallo
Platanos Fritos
Fried Plantains, Crema, Cotija
Arroz & Frijoles
Anas White Rice & Refried Black Beans
Budin de Elote
Cornbread, Salsa Roja,Morita Butter
Esquites
Roasted Corn, Chile De rbol Mayo,Cotija
Sweet Potato Fries
Chipotle Ketchup
Ensalada De Citricos
Mixed Citrus, Queso Fresco,Pepita Brittle, Grapes
Colecitas
Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Bacon,Sugared Pecans, Pickled Fresnos
Charro-Bacon Beans
Lunch Acompaantes (Sides)
Dinner Apertivos (Appetizers)
Blue Guacamole
With Blue Cheese, Grapes, Smoked Almonds
Shrimp & Crab Guacamole
With Crab & Shrimp Salpicn, Habanero, Cilantro
Sabores De Brochettas
Skewer Sampler (Two Of Each Served)PolloCamaronesCarne
Empanadas Picadillo
Vegan Beef Picadillo, Avocado-Chipotle Salsa
Empanadas de Maricos
Guajillo Masa, Crab & Shrimp Salpicon, Mango-Habanero Salsa (3 pieces)
Alitas Adobadas
Adobo-Rubbed Spicy Chicken Wings, Avocado Mousse Dip
Zarape de Pato
Slow-Braised Duck, Layered Corn Tortillas, Spicy Roasted Habanero Cream
Birria
Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib, Spicy Guajillo Broth, Corn Tortillas
Enchiladas de Mole Negro
Braised Brisket, Sesame Seeds, Cotija, Crema
Enchiladas Rancheras
Roasted Cauliflower, Sauted Kale, Mushrooms, Cotija, Crema
Pasta con Camarones y Chorizo
Shrimp, Pork Chorizo, Tagliatelle, Serrano, Tequila-Crema
Enchiladas Suizas
Braised Chicken, Chihuahua Cheese
Pescado a la Talla
Roasted Whole Butterflied Branzino, Red & Green Adobos, Black Beans
Langosta al Pastor
Lobster, Cilantro Rice, Pineapple, Escabeche
Chamorro
Slow-Cooked Pork Shank, Creamy Spinach, Pickled Jalapeos, Corn Tortillas
Mar y Tierra
Filet Medallions, Jumbo Lump Crab & Cheese Enchiladas, Chipotle Butter
Pollo Chilango
Half Roasted Chicken, Pickled Vegetables, Crushed Tomato Salsa, Roasted Corn Esquites
Beyond Burger
BeyondBeef, Brioche Bun, Pico, Avocado, Slaw, Chipotle Mayo, Sweet Potato Fries, Chipotle Ketchup
Tablones
Slow-Braised Short Ribs, Roasted Tomato-Habanero Sauce, Creamy Rajas
Dinner Platos Principales (Mains)
Dinner Acompaantes (Sides)
Arroz and Frijoles
Ana's white rice and refried black beans. Vegetarian.
Calabaza al Horno
Roasted Acorn Squash, Piloncillo, Cotija Cheese, Crema
Churros Con Chocolate
Cinnamon & Sugar-Dusted Churros, Cajeta, Chocolate & Raspberry Sauces
Flan de Espresso
Citrus Tres Leches
Citrus-Infused Sponge Cake, Whipped Cream, Toasted Almonds.
Pastel De Chocolate
Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut-Pecan Mousse
Postres (Desserts)
Brunch Botanas (Bites)
Naranjas Enchiladas
Chile-Rubbed Oranges
Pan Frances
Banana Custard French Toast, Whipped Cream,Piloncillo Syrup, Candied Pecans
Burrito Tejano
Flour Tortilla, Scrambled Eggs, Potatoes, Chorizo,Chihuahua Cheese, Tomatillo-Jalapeo Cream Sauce,Cilantro, Pasilla de Oaxaca Salsa
Huevos Rancheros
Over Easy Eggs, Chorizo, Black Beans, Roasted Tomato Salsa, Mixed Greens
Chilaquiles con Jamn y Huevos
Tortilla Chips, Spicy-Smoky Tomatillo Sauce, Ham,Scrambled Eggs, Crema, Queso Fresco, Onion, Cilantro
Brunch Especiales (Specials)
Beer (Must be 21 to purchase)
Modelo Negra
Must be 21 to purchase.
Victoria
Must be 21 to purchase.
Bohemia
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tecate
Must be 21 to purchase.
3 Stars Peppercorn Saison
Must be 21 to purchase.
De La Casa Margarita
Must be 21 to purchase. El Jimador Blanco, Fresh-Squeezed Lime, Simple.
La Frozen Margarita
Must be 21 to purchase. Sauza Blanco, Mango, Ginger, Passion Fruit, Agave, Fresh-Squeezed Lime.
La Buena Vida Margarita
Must be 21 to purchase. Espoln Reposado, Grand Marnier, Agave, Orange.
Ponche De Lola
Must be 21 to purchase. Mango-Infused Vodka, Sauza Reposado, Ginger, Guava, Mint, Strawberry, Bubbles.
De La Casa at Home Kit
Must be 21 to purchase. 1 Bottle of Tequila, House Made Lime Mixture, Fresh Limes, Salts.
Mezcal Margarita at Home Kit
Must be 21 to purchase. 1 bottle Mezcal, House Made Lime Mixture, Fresh Limes, Salts.
La Buena Vida at Home (Makes 4 Margaritas)
Must be 21 to purchase. Make your own 4 La Buena Vida Margarita at home with Espolon Reposado Tequila, Grand Marnier, Fresh Orange Juice, and Agave. Comes with two Ceramic Cups.
El Jimador Blanco Tequila
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tito's Vodka
Must be 21 to purchase.
Patron Silver Tequila
Must be 21 to purchase.
Jameson Whiskey
Must be 21 to purchase.
Casamigos Blanco Tequila
Must be 21 to purchase.
Cocktails & Spirits (Must be 21 to purchase)
Dinner Holiday Additions
Ancho-Seared Scallops
Celery Root Pure, Butternut Squash, Salsa de Nopales
Sopa De Calabaza
Morita Croutons, Pepita Macha, Cilantro Crema
Holiday Pastel De Chocolate
Chocolate Mousse, Peppermint Chantilly