Atmosphere, food and service were terrific! UnaVida serves beautiful and inventive Mexican cuisine. We were looking for VEGAN options and UnaVida had more than we’ve seen in most any Dallas restaurant. The heart cakes were delicious as was the “taco” bowl. I can’t wait to return to try the mushroom tacos and other salads that looked delicious. Drinks were great as well. Our server, Elizabeth, was very helpful and was more than accommodating to make our experience a good one.
Dietary restrictions: Several options for vegetarians as well as vegans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa & Chips
Jaz 1017
We come every Tuesday for taco Tuesday. Definitely recommend! Good tacos and friendly staff. Chill environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brad Gooding
The food was so bad I sent it back and left. The shrimp cerviche was tough and the asada tacos were filled with gristley and tough beef cubes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Nic K
Incredible service and delicious healthy food choices. You don’t feel bloated like other Mexican food. Must try Margaritas and cashew queso.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
D'Marcus Graves
UnaVida is a located in Uptown Dallas, its a quaint spot that has a diverse and unique menu offering. I really appreciate the decor and the Latin themed artwork. I will definitely be returning. The staff are all super attentive and friendly.
This restaurant is a hidden gem! The service is impeccable, the food is impressive, and the atmosphere is inviting. Cynthia helped us through out the night and we truly appreciate her guidance on our first experience at Una Vida!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sergio Rello
I love the place and the food was incredible, Natalie was my server and she did a amazing job explaining the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LaChrista Thomas
This was my first time visiting this restaurant and it was absolute AMAZING! Ask for Abigail...she's the best waitress/hostess! She was very friendly!
Nicolle Lucas
Such an adorable restaurant, wonderful food. Abigail was the best server with great recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bllanca Barbosa
Abigail is a very attentive server and so sweet! The food is amazing and so fresh. Highly recommend
Fun atmosphere! Margaritas were perfectly cold and service was spot on. Highly recommend the Churro Banana Split! :)
Will definitely be back with some out of town friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chelsie DiPaolo
Best Mexican in Dallas! Finally a place that does not put lard in everything!! Fresh, clean and I actually feel good after eating it. Beautiful patio, great service, great drinks. Plus my kiddo cannot get enough of their pancakes at brunch!! 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jon Kelley
I went in wanting to love it. Preparing myself for the inevitable submission of an effusive review, on par with those that were so well deserved by Matt McCallister’s previous restaurants—all of which I’d visited and loved. But alas, this was not to be.
The restaurant itself is in a great area of town and is well decorated with a great vibe. We were the only table at dinner on Sunday night, so had the place virtually to ourselves. But the meal got off to a rough start almost immediately, with slow service and multiple apologies from our (very kind) server. Drinks and food took a long time to arrive, and the two appetizers we ordered were forgotten altogether. When the entrees arrived, we inquired as to where our appetizers were, and were told they had been overlooked and the orders would be put in immediately. So we ate our entrees, and the appetizers came toward the end of the meal. The food itself was hit or miss—the enchilada plate was good, the prawns were so-so, the carne asada tacos were excellent, and the long awaited appetizers (salmon ceviche and another appetizer) were not particularly good.
Overall, our server was very nice and seemed to be having an off night, but the errors on the orders and delay in receiving our food was hard to explain because we were the only table. And we were still charged for the appetizers, notwithstanding that they had been forgotten entirely and were finally brought only after we finished our main courses. Those issues and the quality of the dishes themselves made for a disappointing (yet expensive) night.
I remain a fan of Matt McCallister and I’m grateful for all he’s done for the food scene in Dallas over the years—hopefully these are just uncharacteristic bumps in the road that can be leveled-out over time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Kimberly Lewis
The Rafa was an amazing and offered great service. The vibe was very nice and the food was delicious.
Atmosphere, food and service were terrific! UnaVida serves beautiful and inventive Mexican cuisine. We were looking for VEGAN options and UnaVida had more than we’ve seen in most any Dallas restaurant. The heart cakes were delicious as was the “taco” bowl. I can’t wait to return to try the mushroom tacos and other salads that looked delicious. Drinks were great as well. Our server, Elizabeth, was very helpful and was more than accommodating to make our experience a good one.
Vegetarian options: Taco bowl, enchiladas, heart cakes, salsa, salads, guacamole, vegan queso
Dietary restrictions: Several options for vegetarians as well as vegans.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salsa & Chips
We come every Tuesday for taco Tuesday. Definitely recommend! Good tacos and friendly staff. Chill environment.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was so bad I sent it back and left. The shrimp cerviche was tough and the asada tacos were filled with gristley and tough beef cubes.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Incredible service and delicious healthy food choices. You don’t feel bloated like other Mexican food. Must try Margaritas and cashew queso.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
UnaVida is a located in Uptown Dallas, its a quaint spot that has a diverse and unique menu offering. I really appreciate the decor and the Latin themed artwork. I will definitely be returning. The staff are all super attentive and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos Carne Asada, Salsa & Chips, Stacked Enchiladas Verdes, Stacked Enchilada, Cashew Queso
This restaurant is a hidden gem! The service is impeccable, the food is impressive, and the atmosphere is inviting. Cynthia helped us through out the night and we truly appreciate her guidance on our first experience at Una Vida!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love the place and the food was incredible, Natalie was my server and she did a amazing job explaining the menu
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was my first time visiting this restaurant and it was absolute AMAZING! Ask for Abigail...she's the best waitress/hostess! She was very friendly!
Such an adorable restaurant, wonderful food. Abigail was the best server with great recommendations!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Abigail is a very attentive server and so sweet! The food is amazing and so fresh. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food! Abigail was great! Thank you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun atmosphere! Margaritas were perfectly cold and service was spot on. Highly recommend the Churro Banana Split! :)
Will definitely be back with some out of town friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Mexican in Dallas! Finally a place that does not put lard in everything!! Fresh, clean and I actually feel good after eating it. Beautiful patio, great service, great drinks. Plus my kiddo cannot get enough of their pancakes at brunch!! 5 stars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I went in wanting to love it. Preparing myself for the inevitable submission of an effusive review, on par with those that were so well deserved by Matt McCallister’s previous restaurants—all of which I’d visited and loved. But alas, this was not to be.
The restaurant itself is in a great area of town and is well decorated with a great vibe. We were the only table at dinner on Sunday night, so had the place virtually to ourselves. But the meal got off to a rough start almost immediately, with slow service and multiple apologies from our (very kind) server. Drinks and food took a long time to arrive, and the two appetizers we ordered were forgotten altogether. When the entrees arrived, we inquired as to where our appetizers were, and were told they had been overlooked and the orders would be put in immediately. So we ate our entrees, and the appetizers came toward the end of the meal. The food itself was hit or miss—the enchilada plate was good, the prawns were so-so, the carne asada tacos were excellent, and the long awaited appetizers (salmon ceviche and another appetizer) were not particularly good.
Overall, our server was very nice and seemed to be having an off night, but the errors on the orders and delay in receiving our food was hard to explain because we were the only table. And we were still charged for the appetizers, notwithstanding that they had been forgotten entirely and were finally brought only after we finished our main courses. Those issues and the quality of the dishes themselves made for a disappointing (yet expensive) night.
I remain a fan of Matt McCallister and I’m grateful for all he’s done for the food scene in Dallas over the years—hopefully these are just uncharacteristic bumps in the road that can be leveled-out over time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
The Rafa was an amazing and offered great service. The vibe was very nice and the food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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