Vida Cantina Menu (Updated October 2025)
Introducing Vida Cantina, an exciting Mexican restaurant nestled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Located at 2456 Lafayette Rd, this culinary gem invites you to explore a vibrant menu that masterfully combines traditional flavors with local ingredients. Whether you’re craving authentic tacos, robust fajitas, or unique options like the Cubano Torta and Fried Fish Torta, each dish reflects the essence of Mexican cuisine while incorporating fresh, New England produce.
The menu caters to all tastes, featuring enticing starters like Chicharrones and Street Corn, alongside hearty sides such as Pork Refried Black Beans. Don’t miss out on the indulgent Churros for dessert, ideally paired with a cup of their delicious house-made scoops.
Reviewers rave about the freshness and flavor, emphasizing the delightful experience and warm ambiance, making it a perfect spot for a casual family dinner or a special date night. The commitment to quality ingredients and sustainability, with many items sourced from local farms, sets Vida Cantina apart. With fantastic margaritas and friendly service, it’s a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss!
SNACKS
Chips and Salsa (Bottomless)
corn tortilla chips with salsa fresca
US$8.00Salsa Flight
mango habanero, salsa verde, salsa fresca
US$11.00Guacamole
served with chips and salsa fresca
US$14.00Goat Cheese Fundido
melted cheese dip, flour tortilla chips
US$14.00Kale Salad
local OG kale, masa croutons, almonds, cotija cheese, sherry vinaigrette
US$12.00Barbacoa Birria Quesadilla
onion, serrano, queso Oaxaca, cilantro, consome
US$17.00Gulf of Maine Halibut Ceviche Crunch Tacos
papaya, cucumber, herbs, sesame seeds, guacachile
US$20.00TACOS
Confit Pork Belly
Cotija cheese, mango salsa
US$6.00Picadillo
Ground beef, pickled jalapeno, cotija
US$6.00Fried Avocado
pistachio salsa macha, pickled pina salsa
US$6.00Gulf of Mexico Shrimp
seared or masa fried, salsa de cascabel, cilantro
US$6.00Chicken Tinga
chipotle aioli, cotija, pickled red onions
US$6.00Pescado
seared or masa tempura fried local catch, baja slaw, guacamole
US$6.00Carnitas
avocado verde, onion, cilantro
US$6.00Mushroom "Chorizo"
BOOM! peanuts, red cabbage, salsa de aguacate
US$6.00Rice & Beans
US$5.00ENCHILADAS
Pollo Verde
tomatillo braised chicken, choice of red or green chili sauce
US$23.00Carne Asada
guajillo braised beef, choice of red or green chili sauce
US$23.00Black Turtle Bean
Organic kale salad, choice of red or green chili sauce
US$21.00Adobo Shrimp
Traditional ibarra mole
US$24.00Carnitas
Oaxacan black mole (*gf)
US$23.00PLATOS
Maine Refried Beans Tostadas
refried beans, shaved iceberg lettuce, acho crema, tomatillo pic de gallo, cotija, spanish rice
US$23.0012oz Sous Vide Steak Fajitas
sweet pepper rajas, broccoli, papas fritas, quesillo, organic flour tortillas
US$36.00LUNCH TORTAS
Crispy Chicken Torta
crispy chicken cutlet, chipotle aioli, baja slaw, red pepper chutney, bacon
US$14.00Cubano
Pork pastrami, bacon, dijon, chihuahua cheese, house pickles
US$15.00Lentil-Walnut Burger
cashew cheese, aguacate, pickled jalapenos, cabbage slaw
US$14.00Fried Fish
local catch, baja slaw, guacamole, pickled red onion
US$15.00SIDES
Sweet Potato Fries
US$10.00Blue Corn Bread
US$11.00Street Corn
US$11.00Pork Refried Black Beans
US$6.00Shishito Peppers
US$9.00Chicharrones
US$10.00NINOS
Bean & Cheese Taco Plate
US$6.00Chicken & Cheese Taco Plate
US$7.00Pork & Cheese Taco Plate
US$7.00Bean & Cheese Quesadilla Plate
US$6.00Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Plate
US$7.00Steak & Cheese Quesadilla Plate
US$7.00Crispy Chicken Strips
House ranch and rice
US$11.00DESSERT
Churros
Mexican fried dough, chocolate sauce
US$11.00House Made Scoops
vanilla, chocolate, ghost chili, seasonal sorbet
US$2.50FARM SPECIALS
Maine MEat Pig Head Platter
salsa flight, onion, cilantro, lime, house tortillas
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