A few weeks ago, on a Saturday night, my husband and I decided to go to The Epicenter, in uptown Charlotte for dinner. Actually, I think it was right around Valentines Day, so it was more than a few weeks ago! But, it left an indelible image and memory on my mind, and seems much more recent. We ended up at Vida: Mexican Kitchen Y Cantina, and what a good choice that was! I do believe it was the best dining out experience of my life!
First of all the ambiance and service were amazing. I guess you could consider it a fine dining restaurant, so that’s why the servers were so professional and kind. It was a little pricey, but it was TOTALLY worth it! The music had me chair dancing and the lights were at a perfect low level.
Starting with the chips and salsa, I noticed a difference from most restaurants, and we eat A LOT of Mexican food. The salsa had an interesting flavour. I couldn’t tell you what the ingredient was, but it was yummy.
For dinner I had Tacos Carne Asada. You can check out the menu here. And, for my sides I had green chile rice and grilled corn with queso fresco. The food was SO delicious. And, the portions weren’t huge like lots of restaurants, but I still brought some home with me, being pregnant I find I can’t eat much in one sitting.
We even had dessert! I had decaf coffee and we shared an ibarra Mexican chocolate creme brulee. It had a coffee flavor to it, and being chocolate was, of course, very good!
The whole experience was amazing. We even had Lizzy-Jane with us. She is a very good kid, but I think she was in particularly good form that night. I think our relaxed and happy mood just rubbed off on her.
Next time we have something to celebrate, we are going back! I loved that place! But, it is definitely a place to go for special occasions only, it’s not the cheep neighborhood restaurant.
I See You Looking At Me 
Next time we are in Charlotte I’ll have to keep this in mind. Stopping by from Mama Kat’s.
Yes! Definitely try it out!!
Stopping by from Mama Kat’s! The creme brulee sounds amazing!
It was delicious!
Sounds wonderful. You had me at ibarra Mexican chocolate creme brulee. (Just take out the coffee flavor.)
Thanks for the visit.
I wonder if they could take out the coffee flavor? It probably would be even better that way!
Yummy! We also eat a lot of Mexican food. Free chips and salsa are always delicious when waiting for your food. That dessert does sound interesting.
Free chips and salsa gets me EVERY time! I call it “instant gratification.”
That sounds so good!
Yummy, indeed!
Caroline, sounds delicious 🙂
It was, it was!
So cute! Those questions are darling, but I hear you….they start to feel like nails on a chalkboard after a while. Mom…mama, mama, mama, mommmmmmy! ahahaha. oh, kids.
whoops! that comment was meant for your six-word Friday post….I clicked the wrong spot. xo
That’s OK, Tessa. I understand!
Yes! Tired and hungry – never a good mix for patience!
I love mexican foods especially tacos. Dropping by from Mama Kat’s!
Me too! I LOVE Mexican food AND Mama Kat’s:)