Port Vida a Mexican Cantina Menu

Based on 107 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery

Port Vida a Mexican Cantina 01950

Address:
10 Center St, Newburyport, MA 01950

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Hours

Monday (Labor Day)	11 AM–10 PM Hours might differ
Tuesday	11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–10 PM
Thursday	11 AM–10 PM
Friday	11 AM–11 PM
Saturday	11 AM–11 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM

MAIN MENU
Aguachiles Your choice of tuna, shrimp or fish cooked in lime, sliced cucumber, red onions, covered in one of our specialties, sauces, avocado, slices on top and corn tostadas on the side	$22.00
Al Pastor Mexican Flatbread 8″ naan bread with a touch of tomato sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and topped with marinated pork loin chunks, onions, cilantro a touch of pineapple, guacamole sauce and thin sliced radishes	$16.00
Cauliflower Bites Tempura cauliflower florets coated in our homemade buffalo sauce garnished with toasted sesame seeds on top served with sticks of carrots, celery and our ranch style house dressing on the side	$16.00
Ceviche Shrimp or tilapia cooked in lime juice, shredded carrots, jicama, cucumber, red onions, cilantro and a touch of fresh jalapeno	$20.00
Empanadas 3 corn dough filled with your choice of chicken tinga, ground beef picadillo or shrimp topped with a drizzle of chipotle-cream sauce	$14.00
Flautas Bites Crispy chicken filled and rolled corn tortilla topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and a tasty mild red sauce, sour cream drizzle and queso fresco crumbles	$15.00
Guacamole Avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, lime and salt you can add ribeye chicharron or lobster	$15.00
Nachos Corn tortilla cheese, beans, cheese, with your choice of: carnitas, tinga or picadillo garnished with pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream	$18.00
Port Vida Grilled Octopus Grilled marinated tender octopus served with our roasted fingerling potatoes	$22.00
Port Vida Wings Homemade chicken wings covered in our signature spicy or mild sauce served with carrots, celery and our ranch style house dressing on the side	$16.00
Queso Dip Creamy Mexican cheese dip with a touch of diced pickled jalapenos	$10.00
Queso Fundido A blend of melted Mexican cheese in a cast iron skillet with your choice of chorizo (Mexican pork sausage with spices) or a blend of poblano peppers, mushrooms and onions	$14.00
Sabor A Mexico Deep fried corn tortilla chips and 3 dipping sauces: red, green and pico de gallo	$8.00
Sopes De Tinga A popular Mexican street snack consisting of a 3 smalls fried corn dough under a topping of chicken tinga, lettuce, queso fresco and sour cream	$14.00
Torre De Atun Fresh tuna cubes, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, avocado covered on our special soy-sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, avocado and drizzle of cilantro-cucumber sauce	$24.00
Tuna Tostadas 3 corn tostadas under a Mexican tuna ceviche with mango, jicama, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions garnished with dried peppers aioli, toasted sesame seeds and strips of crispy leek	$24.00
Del Puerto Salad A bed of our mixed of lettuce, red onions, mango slices, cucumbers, tomatoes with your choice of salmon, red snapper, shrimp, grilled chicken or steak served with our house vinaigrette	$20.00
Seafood Soup A full-of-flavor soup with shrimp, scallops, fish, mussels, and crab legs, served with avocado, onions, cilantro and lime	$26.00
Supreme Salad Our mixed of lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese with your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo, topped with sour cream and guacamole	$18.00
Tortilla Soup Creamy guajillo chicken broth base, topped with shredded chicken, fried tortilla strips, avocado and a touch of cheese crumbles and sour cream drizzled	$10.00
Al Pastor Tacos Grilled marinated pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro and our tomatillo sauce	$18.00
Alambre Tacos Stir fry of steak, bacon, poblano peppers, onions, cheese melted and our tomatillo sauce	$20.00
Birria Tacos Traditional beef stew with melted cheese, onions cilantro and dipping consomme	$18.00
Carne Asada Tacos Arrachera asada, onions, cilantro and our tomatillo sauce	$20.00
Carnitas Tacos Pork carnitas, pico de gallo and guacamole	$18.00
Cochinita Pibil Tacos Yucatan style pork with pickled onions and habanero	$16.00
Fried Fish Tacos Fried seasoned haddock, Mexican coleslaw and our chipotle cream sauce	$20.00
Fried Shrimp Tacos Battered fried shrimp, Mexican coleslaw and our chipotle cream sauce	$20.00
Lobster Tacos Creamy lobster meat chunks with pico de gallo Mexican coleslaw and our chipotle cream sauce	$26.00
Los Duros Tacos 3 hard shell tacos with your choice of carnitas, tinga o picadillo, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese	$16.00
Pollo Tacos Grilled marinated chicken, onions, cilantro and our tomatillo sauce	$16.00
Pulpo Tacos Stir fry of octopus, banana peppers, onions and melted cheese with our chipotle cream sauce	$24.00
Birria Jalisco style beef stew marinated in an adobo made of dried chiles, herbs and spices, served with beans, tortillas, onions, and cilantro on the side	$22.00
Brochetas Chipotle glazed grilled steak, shrimp, zucchini, onions, and red pepper skewers, served with guacamole and one side dish	$22.00
Burrito 12″ soft tortilla filled with pinto bean, rice, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo. Available with your choice of red, green or white cheese sauce on top.	$18.00
Carnitas Pork confit Michoacan Style, served with beans, guacamole, salsa and tortillas	$20.00
Chamorro Pork hock covered in our special red sauce,, served with pickled onions, beans and tortillas	$22.00
Chimichanga Deep fried flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo, with salsa on top(red, green or white cheese) served with one side dish	$18.00
Cochinita Pilbil Braised pork marinated in a traditional Yucatan style anatto adobo, served on top of a plantain leave with pickled red onions, habanero sauce and tortilla on the side	$20.00
Enchiladas Soft corn tortilla stuffed with choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo or cheese, topped with your choice of salsa, (red, green or white cheese sauce and one side dish	$18.00
Fajitas Your choice of chicken, steak or shrimp, with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with guacamole, cheese, and sour cream and one side dish	$20.00
Grilled T-Bone Guajillo rub T-bone steak grilled to perfection served with sautéed veggies, guacamole and one side dish	$24.00
Molcajete Al Pastor Marinated pork in guajillo adobo sauce, onions, and pineapple, served with beans, tomatillo sauce and tortillas	$20.00
Pescado Veracruz Slow-cooked red snapper in a traditional tomato, onions, jalapeno, olives, and caper sauce served with rice and vegetables	$24.00
Port Vida Burguer Chose a Beef patty or chicken breast topped with Onions, cheddar cheese, avocado and a chipotle mayonnaise sauce on a brioche bun.	$16.00
Port Vida Ribs Our signature BBQ slow smoked pork ribs with Mexican coleslaw	$22.00
Quesadilla Grilled flour tortilla with your choice of meat: grilled chicken, grilled steak or grilled shrimp and cheese, served with guacamole, cheese, sour cream and one side dish	$18.00
Ribeye Tender ribeye steak grilled to perfection covered with our special tequila-butter sauce served with fingerling potatoes	$26.00
Tamales Corn masa dough with chicken filling steamed and wrapped in a corn husk with salsa verde on top fresco cheese crumbles and sour cream	$18.00
Tampiquena Grilled marinated arrachera, grilled scallions, beans, pico de gallo, served with one cheese enchilada and tortillas on the side	$22.00
Wrapped Steak Fillet Thin steak fillets marinated rolled with asparagus, and wrapped in bacon, covered with chipotle creamy sauce and served with sautéed veggies and one side dish	$22.00
Zarandeado This is a traditional Mexican coastal dish. Your choice of octopus, salmon, red snapper or shrimp smothered in our special adobo and grilled to perfection, served with rice, lime and salad	$24.00
Port Vida Shrimp Grilled marinated Shrimp wrapped with bacon covered with our special guajillo sauce.	$22.00
Poblano Chicken Grilled chicken breast covered in our special creamy poblano sauce.	$20.00
Burrito Bowl Bowl filled with pinto bean, rice, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo. Available with your choice of red, green or white cheese sauce on top.	$18.00
Black Beans	$5.00
Green Salad	$5.00
Mexican Coleslaw	$5.00
Mexican Rice	$5.00
Papas Adobadas	$5.00
Poblano Rice	$5.00
Refried Beans	$5.00
Sauteed Vegetables	$5.00
Sour Cream	$2.00
Guacamole	$2.00
Pico De Gallo	$2.00
Chocolatazo	$8.00
Churros	$8.00
Flan	$8.00
Pastel De Elote	$8.00
Tamales De Pina	$8.00
Kids Menu
Kids – Chicken Quesadilla	$8.50
Kids – Grilled Cheese	$8.50
Kids – Ground Beef Taco	$8.50
Kids – Mac And Cheese	$8.50
Kids – Cheese Flatbread	$8.50
Kids – Hamburguer	$8.50
Kids – Chicken Enchilada	$8.50
Main Menu (Copy)
Aguachiles Your choice of tuna, shrimp or fish cooked in lime, sliced cucumber, red onions, covered in one of our specialties, sauces, avocado, slices on top and corn tostadas on the side	$22.00
Al Pastor Mexican Flatbread 8″ naan bread with a touch of tomato sauce, shredded cheddar cheese and topped with marinated pork loin chunks, onions, cilantro a touch of pineapple, guacamole sauce and thin sliced radishes	$16.00
Cauliflower Bites Tempura cauliflower florets coated in our homemade buffalo sauce garnished with toasted sesame seeds on top served with sticks of carrots, celery and our ranch style house dressing on the side	$16.00
Ceviche Shrimp or tilapia cooked in lime juice, shredded carrots, jicama, cucumber, red onions, cilantro and a touch of fresh jalapeno	$20.00
Empanadas 3 corn dough filled with your choice of chicken tinga, ground beef picadillo or shrimp topped with a drizzle of chipotle-cream sauce	$14.00
Flautas Bites Crispy chicken filled and rolled corn tortilla topped with lettuce, pico de gallo and a tasty mild red sauce, sour cream drizzle and queso fresco crumbles	$15.00
Guacamole Avocado, cilantro, tomatoes, lime and salt you can add ribeye chicharron or lobster	$15.00
Nachos Corn tortilla cheese, beans, cheese, with your choice of: carnitas, tinga or picadillo garnished with pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream	$18.00
Port Vida Grilled Octopus Grilled marinated tender octopus served with our roasted fingerling potatoes	$22.00
Port Vida Wings Homemade chicken wings covered in our signature spicy or mild sauce served with carrots, celery and our ranch style house dressing on the side	$16.00
Queso Dip Creamy Mexican cheese dip with a touch of diced pickled jalapenos	$10.00
Queso Fundido A blend of melted Mexican cheese in a cast iron skillet with your choice of chorizo (Mexican pork sausage with spices) or a blend of poblano peppers, mushrooms and onions	$14.00
Sabor A Mexico Deep fried corn tortilla chips and 3 dipping sauces: red, green and pico de gallo	$8.00
Sopes De Tinga A popular Mexican street snack consisting of a 3 smalls fried corn dough under a topping of chicken tinga, lettuce, queso fresco and sour cream	$14.00
Torre De Atun Fresh tuna cubes, chopped cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, scallions, avocado covered on our special soy-sesame sauce, garnished with toasted sesame seeds, avocado and drizzle of cilantro-cucumber sauce	$24.00
Tuna Tostadas 3 corn tostadas under a Mexican tuna ceviche with mango, jicama, cucumber, tomatoes, red onions garnished with dried peppers aioli, toasted sesame seeds and strips of crispy leek	$24.00
Del Puerto Salad A bed of our mixed of lettuce, red onions, mango slices, cucumbers, tomatoes with your choice of salmon, red snapper, shrimp, grilled chicken or steak served with our house vinaigrette	$20.00
Seafood Soup A full-of-flavor soup with shrimp, scallops, fish, mussels, and crab legs, served with avocado, onions, cilantro and lime	$26.00
Supreme Salad Our mixed of lettuce, black beans, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese with your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo, topped with sour cream and guacamole	$18.00
Tortilla Soup Creamy guajillo chicken broth base, topped with shredded chicken, fried tortilla strips, avocado and a touch of cheese crumbles and sour cream drizzled	$10.00
Al Pastor Tacos Grilled marinated pork, pineapple, onions, cilantro and our tomatillo sauce	$18.00
Alambre Tacos Stir fry of steak, bacon, poblano peppers, onions, cheese melted and our tomatillo sauce	$20.00
Birria Tacos Traditional beef stew with melted cheese, onions cilantro and dipping consomme	$18.00
Carne Asada Tacos Arrachera asada, onions, cilantro and our tomatillo sauce	$20.00
Carnitas Tacos Pork carnitas, pico de gallo and guacamole	$18.00
Cochinita Pibil Tacos Yucatan style pork with pickled onions and habanero	$16.00
Fried Fish Tacos Fried seasoned haddock, Mexican coleslaw and our chipotle cream sauce	$20.00
Fried Shrimp Tacos Battered fried shrimp, Mexican coleslaw and our chipotle cream sauce	$20.00
Lobster Tacos Creamy lobster meat chunks with pico de gallo Mexican coleslaw and our chipotle cream sauce	$26.00
Los Duros Tacos 3 hard shell tacos with your choice of carnitas, tinga o picadillo, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese	$16.00
Pollo Tacos Grilled marinated chicken, onions, cilantro and our tomatillo sauce	$16.00
Pulpo Tacos Stir fry of octopus, banana peppers, onions and melted cheese with our chipotle cream sauce	$24.00
Birria Jalisco style beef stew marinated in an adobo made of dried chiles, herbs and spices, served with beans, tortillas, onions, and cilantro on the side	$22.00
Brochetas Chipotle glazed grilled steak, shrimp, zucchini, onions, and red pepper skewers, served with guacamole and one side dish	$22.00
Burrito 12″ soft tortilla filled with pinto bean, rice, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo. Available with your choice of red, green or white cheese sauce on top.	$18.00
Carnitas Pork confit Michoacan Style, served with beans, guacamole, salsa and tortillas	$20.00
Chamorro Pork hock covered in our special red sauce,, served with pickled onions, beans and tortillas	$22.00
Chimichanga Deep fried flour tortilla stuffed with your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo, with salsa on top(red, green or white cheese) served with one side dish	$18.00
Cochinita Pilbil Braised pork marinated in a traditional Yucatan style anatto adobo, served on top of a plantain leave with pickled red onions, habanero sauce and tortilla on the side	$20.00
Enchiladas Soft corn tortilla stuffed with choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo or cheese, topped with your choice of salsa, (red, green or white cheese sauce and one side dish	$18.00
Fajitas Your choice of chicken, steak or shrimp, with sautéed bell peppers and onions, served with guacamole, cheese, and sour cream and one side dish	$20.00
Grilled T-Bone Guajillo rub T-bone steak grilled to perfection served with sautéed veggies, guacamole and one side dish	$24.00
Molcajete Al Pastor Marinated pork in guajillo adobo sauce, onions, and pineapple, served with beans, tomatillo sauce and tortillas	$20.00
Pescado Veracruz Slow-cooked red snapper in a traditional tomato, onions, jalapeno, olives, and caper sauce served with rice and vegetables	$24.00
Port Vida Burguer Chose a Beef patty or chicken breast topped with Onions, cheddar cheese, avocado and a chipotle mayonnaise sauce on a brioche bun.	$16.00
Port Vida Ribs Our signature BBQ slow smoked pork ribs with Mexican coleslaw	$22.00
Quesadilla Grilled flour tortilla with your choice of meat: grilled chicken, grilled steak or grilled shrimp and cheese, served with guacamole, cheese, sour cream and one side dish	$18.00
Ribeye Tender ribeye steak grilled to perfection covered with our special tequila-butter sauce served with fingerling potatoes	$26.00
Tamales Corn masa dough with chicken filling steamed and wrapped in a corn husk with salsa verde on top fresco cheese crumbles and sour cream	$18.00
Tampiquena Grilled marinated arrachera, grilled scallions, beans, pico de gallo, served with one cheese enchilada and tortillas on the side	$22.00
Wrapped Steak Fillet Thin steak fillets marinated rolled with asparagus, and wrapped in bacon, covered with chipotle creamy sauce and served with sautéed veggies and one side dish	$22.00
Zarandeado This is a traditional Mexican coastal dish. Your choice of octopus, salmon, red snapper or shrimp smothered in our special adobo and grilled to perfection, served with rice, lime and salad	$24.00
Port Vida Shrimp Grilled marinated Shrimp wrapped with bacon covered with our special guajillo sauce.	$22.00
Poblano Chicken Grilled chicken breast covered in our special creamy poblano sauce.	$20.00
Burrito Bowl Bowl filled with pinto bean, rice, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and your choice of carnitas, tinga or picadillo. Available with your choice of red, green or white cheese sauce on top.	$18.00
Black Beans	$5.00
Green Salad	$5.00
Mexican Coleslaw	$5.00
Mexican Rice	$5.00
Papas Adobadas	$5.00
Poblano Rice	$5.00
Refried Beans	$5.00
Sauteed Vegetables	$5.00
Sour Cream	$2.00
Guacamole	$2.00
Pico De Gallo	$2.00
Chocolatazo	$8.00
Churros	$8.00
Flan	$8.00
Pastel De Elote	$8.00
Tamales De Pina	$8.00

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Julie Twomey

This is a bit of a hidden gem. Found it on a Google search, and I’m so glad I did! The inside is lovely and warm. Comfy chairs. Got the carnita tacos, and they were SOOOO good and favorable. Margarita was decent. It’s a bit small with too many garnishes for the size of the glass. But overall, I loved it!!

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Francesca Hatzenbuhler

Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff! We enjoyed the queso dip, del puerto salad with red snapper and beef empanadas along with a variety of drinks in the downstairs bar. Definitely recommend Port Vida and will be returning soon.

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Sonja Stefan

Amazing restaurant! The atmosphere was cozy and fun, the staff was friendly and nicely accommodating, and the food was perfection. The nachos I ordered were the best I have ever had in any restaurant. We didn’t even know about this place, but we were looking for a place to get a bite for lunch, and Port Vida popped up on our search. We are definitely going back to try the dinner fare.

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Kelly Martin

The staff accommodated our walk-in party of 11 including 3 kids with no problem—rearranging tables quickly and welcoming us without hassle. The food was delicious and decor felt like Mexico! Almost everyone in our group had a different dish. Someone in our party lived in Mexico previously and was impressed with the authentic selection and flavors. Well done. See you soon!

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Lisa Graham

First time here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly staff and wonderful food. Lots of choices and fresh tasting. Some of the best salsa and chips I’ve ever had! Get the shrimp and cheese quesadilla ❤️Definitely going back!

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Meagan King

We had a great dinner tonight at Port Vida! It started with our host who was a young boy that was really hustling in what was probably a very stressful time for him. I was impressed with his composure. We sat at a high top for four in the bar area which was nice and lively! Our server was struggling a little with the computer ordering system and things started off a little slow. It wasn’t a big deal because after we ordered our drinks they came very quickly and were absolutely beautiful and delicious! Im the type of person that really cares about the vessel that my drink is served in and I loved everything about my drink “La Fresca!” It took a bit for our apps to show up but completely understandable for a new restaurant that is just getting started. All of our food was delicious! We had the tuna tostada app which was extremely generous and large enough for four people to share but ask for an extra chips or tostada because there is a ton of tuna! I had the shrimp tacos and loved those as well. The icing on the cake was when the General Manager Pauola (probably spelled wrong) came by all the tables to say hello amigos and was genuinely interested in talking to us. She was so sweet and friendly and it just so happens the young host is her son! I love a good family business and really hope this restaurant succeeds! Once they get the appropriate amount of staff for the space I think it will be five stars!

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Michelle

Very nice atmosphere comfy chairs a nice bar..the food was incredible so good..the owner was such a wonderful woman she came to our table and introduced herself and was so pleasant..my friend Darrin was our server he’s an amazing person with a super awesome personality wait till you meet him you won’t be able to resist smiling or laughing such a great guy..I highly recommend you go check out this awesome place and will definitely be going back..

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jennifer zaniboni

Service was excellent! Staff was attentive, friendly and accommodating. Atmosphere was good with nice fireplace but more warm lighting instead of some of the brighter cool lights upstairs would make it cozier. Food was good and fresh and cocktails were yummy.

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Ward Doornbos

Really good service, and food was great. Went here for Father’s Day and had no complaints. Enchiladas were tasty and margaritas rivaled those I’ve had in Mexico!

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Tina Fabbo

Port Vida is one of my favorites places in Newburyport. Great food and drinks! Atmosphere is always so friendly and fun! Definitely check out Uilses behind the bar, and Maria the owner is always ready to greet you with a smile friend!

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