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At Vida Cantina, Chef David makes memorable dishes like the light and refreshing Tuna Ceviche, to the heavy and hearty Cheese Enchiladas, to the tasty Mexica...

 

Phantom Gourmet

“Mexican cooking is what Chef David Vargas was born to do”

 
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Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives

Featuring Vida’s Pork Belly Tacos & Pig head Platter

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Portsmouth Herald

Vida Cantina Elevates Dining Mexican

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The Boston Globe

Best Mexican north of the (Massachusetts) border

 
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Portsmouth Herald

Wine Me Dine Me: Catching up with Chef David Vargas

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Cooking Channel

Man’s Greatest Food Episode featuring Vida Cantina

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WMUR

NH Chronicle

 
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WHDH 7

What’s Cooking - Shrimp Gazpacho

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Boston Eater

A Guide to Dining and Drinking in Portsmouth and Kittery

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Huffpost

Wine Me Dine Me: Catching up with Chef David Vargas

 
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NH Magazine

Vida Cantina’s Bloody Maria

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Fosters Daily

Chef Vargas’ Goat Cheese Fundido A Favorite

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Boston Eater

A Guide to Dining and Drinking in Portsmouth and Kittery

 
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Eater Maine

Top Portsmouth Restaurants Worth The Drive

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NH Magazine

Hot New Restaurant

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Fosters Daily

The Dish: The Chilequiles at Vida Cantina

 
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Taste Magazine

Best New Restaurant

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NH Magazine

Best Mexican Brunch

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Eater Maine

Top Portsmouth Restaurants Worth The Drive

 
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James Beard Foundation

Best Chef Northeast, semi-finalist nomination

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Boston Magazine

The East Coast’s Best Mexican Food

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The Boston Globe

Best Mexican food north of the MA border

 
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The Boston Globe

One of the best, most authentic Mexican restaurants in New England

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Boston Magazine

Exceptional house-made tortillas with freshly milled local corn… prompting the kind of gut-deep, intangible warmth

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The Portsmouth Herald

One of the Top Ten Restaurants in the Greater New England Region

 
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Eater Maine

Top Portsmouth Restaurants Worth The Drive

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NH Magazine

Hot New Restaurant

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Taste Magazine

Best New Restaurant

 
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NH Magazine

Best Mexican Brunch

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Spotlight Awards

Best Chef, Seacoast, Nominee