I have been coming here for many years and there is a good reason for this. See my photos? The food is just so delicious. Their tortillas are amazing first off and their menu is a sight for sore eyes in the very over saturated market of Mexican food here in southern California. My favorite is the pineapple skirt steak, but the blackened salmon is what my wife loves there is something for everybody and that is why Pour vida is the place I take friends to have a special meal with me. It in many ways represents what I love about California; so much diversity, flavor and culture. Located across from city hall, now at the corner in a larger location I can safely say I'll continue to come here and introduce others to one of my favorite restaurants.
John Osorio
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April 27, 2018
Very unique interior, staff was excellent and friendly, nacho fries were pretty good, and fresh drinks were unique and different. That's about it.
Not sure why this place is highly rated. The pork pineapple taco tasted foul; rancid actually. The short rib tacos smelled and tasted fishy. Their fresh tortillas were underwhelming, or maybe overwhelmed by the disjointed flavors in the tacos. The only good one I had was the steak taco.
Price doesn't really matter to me, but, for the $60 I paid, I'd hoped all the tacos would at least be edible.
I was initially excited to try this place, but it was genuinely disappointing. They had multiple signs stating "no $1 tacos here", but pretty sure $1 spots can make a better taco.
Carlos T
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December 18, 2021
The food experience was great here. In order of tacos that we loved best : Pineapple Skirt Steak, Anaheim Burger, Mango Pork, Jumbo Prawn, and Vanilla Bean Braised Short Rib. We felt the pineapple skirt steak had so much flavor, we even ordered a second one! The short rib did not feel like it had a ton of flavor and it felt dry, however it may have been because we ate it last and it was really cold outside. We also ordered the Jarritos Rita which was very flavorful and the presentation was great. The green chorizo fundido was delicious, and enough for two people. And last we got churros for deserts, they were great and felt like they were made to order. The location was very clean, bathrooms clean, ambiance was great, and they do have outdoor seating with heating lamps. We will for sure come back!
Nikia Grey
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February 07, 2019
Happy Hour all day Sunday as 50% off regular menu! Brussel Sprout taco is my favorite (sounds weird, I know, but try it) seconded by the jacuzzi chicken!
Jason Weller
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December 05, 2018
This place creates a delicious take on tacos, but with a twist. You won't find ordinary tacos here. Instead you get gormet fusions of tropical flavors mixed with traditional Mexican proteins. Plus the food is cooked to perfection.
They can be a bit pricey though, something you'd expect from a place in this location. However, charging for chips and salsa drops a star. If chips and salsa was provided, if have given 5 stars.
Bonus: This place actually have spicy salsa. I love heat and spice, and what most places claim to be spicy is ridiculous. However, this place delivers.
I have been coming here for many years and there is a good reason for this. See my photos? The food is just so delicious. Their tortillas are amazing first off and their menu is a sight for sore eyes in the very over saturated market of Mexican food here in southern California. My favorite is the pineapple skirt steak, but the blackened salmon is what my wife loves there is something for everybody and that is why Pour vida is the place I take friends to have a special meal with me. It in many ways represents what I love about California; so much diversity, flavor and culture. Located across from city hall, now at the corner in a larger location I can safely say I'll continue to come here and introduce others to one of my favorite restaurants.
Very unique interior, staff was excellent and friendly, nacho fries were pretty good, and fresh drinks were unique and different. That's about it. Not sure why this place is highly rated. The pork pineapple taco tasted foul; rancid actually. The short rib tacos smelled and tasted fishy. Their fresh tortillas were underwhelming, or maybe overwhelmed by the disjointed flavors in the tacos. The only good one I had was the steak taco. Price doesn't really matter to me, but, for the $60 I paid, I'd hoped all the tacos would at least be edible. I was initially excited to try this place, but it was genuinely disappointing. They had multiple signs stating "no $1 tacos here", but pretty sure $1 spots can make a better taco.
The food experience was great here. In order of tacos that we loved best : Pineapple Skirt Steak, Anaheim Burger, Mango Pork, Jumbo Prawn, and Vanilla Bean Braised Short Rib. We felt the pineapple skirt steak had so much flavor, we even ordered a second one! The short rib did not feel like it had a ton of flavor and it felt dry, however it may have been because we ate it last and it was really cold outside. We also ordered the Jarritos Rita which was very flavorful and the presentation was great. The green chorizo fundido was delicious, and enough for two people. And last we got churros for deserts, they were great and felt like they were made to order. The location was very clean, bathrooms clean, ambiance was great, and they do have outdoor seating with heating lamps. We will for sure come back!
Happy Hour all day Sunday as 50% off regular menu! Brussel Sprout taco is my favorite (sounds weird, I know, but try it) seconded by the jacuzzi chicken!
This place creates a delicious take on tacos, but with a twist. You won't find ordinary tacos here. Instead you get gormet fusions of tropical flavors mixed with traditional Mexican proteins. Plus the food is cooked to perfection. They can be a bit pricey though, something you'd expect from a place in this location. However, charging for chips and salsa drops a star. If chips and salsa was provided, if have given 5 stars. Bonus: This place actually have spicy salsa. I love heat and spice, and what most places claim to be spicy is ridiculous. However, this place delivers.