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Vida

4.4
4.4
190 Reviews
$31 to $50
Tapas / Small Plates

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Good for business meals
Vida Mountain View is a brand-new Spanish tapas restaurant and cocktail bar located on Castro Street, in the heart of Mountain View's downtown district. The restaurant features a spectacular interior with handpainted murals, multiple private rooms, and a two-sided 40ft bar. Perfect for a romantic night out, after-work drinks, or dinner between friends, Vida Mountain View is the go-to place in Mountain View to unwind and enjoy delicious food! Looking for some late-night fun? Our restaurant turns into a cocktail lounge on Weekends.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (650) 282-5251
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    Catering coming soon!
  • Private party facilities
    Vida Mountain View is the perfect place to host your private event! Our delicious Spanish food, attentive staff, and gorgeous interior will be sure to impress your guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Mountain View
  • Cross street
    Between W Evelyn Ave and Villa St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Villa & CastroStop ID: 61426Bus stop110 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041 Light Rail Station
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 190 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Tapas / Small Plates

  • Peninsula

    Good for groups

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Vida offers a delightful Spanish dining experience, with standout tapas and paellas that "taste like home." While outside seating can be noisy due to nearby trains, the ambiance inside is "great." Highly recommended dishes include the octopus, alcachofa, and salmon ceviche. Service is generally "excellent," enhancing the overall experience.

190 Reviews
  1. Ashish

    New Orleans

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food can be better! Vibe is 10/10. Drinks were good

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  2. Rhonda

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere, great food and great service. We really enjoyed our dinner. The tapas were really good.

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  3. Rossette

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was amazing. Tapas were sooo good! I don’t care for the Paella though I was excited for it but it was still okay. The Tapas were awesome! Especially the Salmon Ceviche, must try!!!

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  4. Nicola

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was poor and service was lacking, a really expensive bill for a fairly terrible night.

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  5. John

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server made excellent recommendations for both food and wine. Best dishes were the Moroccan sirloin (Pinxtos) and the fried eggplant. Also enjoyed the Garnacha wine.

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  6. Pamela

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    At one point in the evening our waitress stopped returning to our table so we were not able to order more food or drinks. We even had to ask the bar staff to give us our check.

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  7. John

    VIP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food lacked flavor that is expected for tapas. Everything was pretty bland. Very disappointed for a birthday meal and Spanish tapas that is typically exploding with flavors, sauces that punch and takes you to Spain.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious tapas, pintxos and paellas in a beautiful setting! Four of us came here to celebrate our mom’s birthday. We ordered an array of dishes to try - pan con tomate, Spanish tortilla, fritto misto, croquettes with jamon, fried artichoke, sirloin skewers, lamb chops, three types of paella - carne, mariscos, and negra. For dessert, we had basque cheesecake (which was graciously given to our mom for her birthday) and churros with chocolate. We loved all of the food, although the lamb chops needed salt or more seasoning. We had a wonderful bottle of Malbec to pair with the dishes. Our iced teas tasted a bit off but may have to do with the cinnamon after taste. Our server was ok but kept disappearing here and there. Overall, we would return here when we’re craving Spanish cuisine.

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  9. Geoff

    VIP

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed in the food. Octopus was so chewy we had to spit it out. Paloma drinks were fantastic and bar service was excellent. Potato or cheese balls were ok.

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  10. Mark

    Sacramento

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dinner here. The service was good and the food excellent. We sat outside because the weather was perfect but unfortunately the light-rail train went through several times and blasted their horn, so keep that in mind if you choose to sit outside. The restaurant is adjacent to the tracks. It’s not the fault of the restaurant, but it was very loud and disruptive. I recommend this restaurant.

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FAQs

Vida offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (650) 282-5251.

Vida is rated 4.4 stars by 190 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Vida

110 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041-1202

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between W Evelyn Ave and Villa St
  • Neighborhood
    Mountain View
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Villa & CastroStop ID: 61426Bus stop110 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041 Light Rail Station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (650) 282-5251
  • Catering
    Catering coming soon!
  • Private party facilities
    Vida Mountain View is the perfect place to host your private event! Our delicious Spanish food, attentive staff, and gorgeous interior will be sure to impress your guests.
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