UPCOMING EVENTS
Community Night: Port City Makerspace
Dine with us on January 21. Mention Community Night to your server and Vida Cantina will donate 20% of in-house sales to Port City Makerspace.
Amor & Amigas
Celebrate love and friendship Tuesday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 10 with cocktails, mocktails, shareable bites, and a friendship bracelet bar at Vida Cantina.
Community Night: Stratham Community Garden
Dine with us on February 4. Mention Stratham Community Garden to your server and Vida Cantina will donate 20% of in-house sales to support their mission.
Amor & Amigas
Celebrate love and friendship Tuesday, February 3 and Tuesday, February 10 with cocktails, mocktails, shareable bites, and a friendship bracelet bar at Vida Cantina.
Community Night: Kids 5 and Over
Join us on February 11. Mention Kids Five & Over to your server and Vida Cantina will donate 20% of in-house sales to support their scholarship programs.
Community Night: NOFA-NH
Join us on February 18. Mention NOFA-NH to your server and Vida Cantina will donate 20% of in-house sales to support the Farm Share Program.
Community Night: Lotus and Lavender Natural Burial
Dine with us on February 25. Mention Community Night to your server and Vida Cantina will donate 20% of in-house sales to Lotus and Lavender Natural Burial.
SOLD OUT: Brushes & Bites
Brushes & Bites is a laid-back paint night at Vida Cantina featuring guided painting, tacos, and good vibes. No experience required.
Community Night: Step Up Parents
Join us January 14. Mention Community Night to your server and Vida Cantina will donate 20% of in-house sales to Step Up Parents.
Comida China at Vida Cantina
Celebrate the holidays with Vida Cantina's Comida China, a Chinese-inspired in-house menu available December 30 and 31.
Community Night: Gather
Support Gather on December 17 at Vida Cantina. Mention the organization to your server, and 20% of dine-in sales will help provide food and resources to families facing food insecurity.
Community Night: Reproductive Freedom Fund
Join Vida Cantina on December 10 and support the Reproductive Freedom Fund. Mention the organization to your server, and 20% of dine-in sales will help provide access to essential reproductive healthcare.
Community Night: Portsmouth Parents Music Club
Dine at Vida Cantina on December 3 and support the Portsmouth Parents Music Club. Mention the organization to your server, and 20% of dine-in sales will help fund student music programs.
Community Night: Safe Harbor Recovery Center
Make a difference at Vida Cantina on November 26. Support Safe Harbor Recovery Center by mentioning them to your server—20% of dine-in sales go to recovery programs in our community.
Community Night: Lovering Health Center
Join Vida Cantina on November 19 for a Community Night benefiting Lovering Health Center. Mention the nonprofit to your server, and 20% of your dine-in bill helps provide essential health services.
Community Night: Traip Academy Athletic Boosters
Support student athletes at Traip Academy by joining Vida Cantina on November 12. Mention Traip Academy Athletic Boosters to your server, and 20% of dine-in sales go to school athletics programs.
Community Night: The Chase Home
Dine at Vida Cantina on November 5 and support The Chase Home. Mention the organization to your server, and 20% of your dine-in bill will help children in need thrive.
👻 Halloween Costume Contest
Celebrate Halloween at Vida Cantina! Join us Friday, October 31 from 5–7 PM for a costume contest with prizes, festive drinks, tasty bites, and fun giveaways. Costumes encouraged!
An Evening with Hank Shaw
Join us Sunday, July 27 for a one-night-only dinner with Hank Shaw, James Beard Award–winning author and wild foods expert, and Chef David Vargas. This 4-course menu celebrates the bold, foraged flavors of Shaw’s newest book Borderlands, included with each reservation. Limited seats available.
SOLD OUT: A Night to Nourish
Join Chef Elisabeth Townsend and Chef David Vargas for A Night to Nourish, a collaborative benefit dinner with fellow Seacoast chefs supporting No Kid Hungry.
Cinco de Mayo + 12th Birthday Celebration
We're turning 12—and what better way to celebrate than with a Cinco de Mayo party? Join us on Monday, May 5th as we open early for an all day celebration!
Comida China New Year's Eve Menu
Join us for New Year’s Eve and enjoy our Mexican inspired Chinese food menu!
Available for dine-in or take out. Regular menu also available.
*Reservations available for parties of 5 or more
Home Chef Taco Series: David Baher
The Home Chef Taco Series is Back!
We’ve handpicked four incredible taco recipes created by local home chefs, and now it’s your turn to taste and decide the winner. Stop by each week in December to try a new taco creation and support your favorite. The recipe that sells the most takes home the 🏆!
🌮 Weekly Lineup:
December 5th - 11th: Ashley Coney - Skirt Steak Taco
December 12th - 16th: A.J. Kilroy - Beef Taco Three Ways
December 19th - 23rd: Julie Gagne - Mexican Meatball Taco
December 26th - 30th: David Baher - Eggplant Parmesan Taco
Don’t miss this delicious competition—be part of the fun and help crown the ultimate taco champion!
*Reservations available for parties of 5 or more
Home Chef Taco Series: Julie Gagne
The Home Chef Taco Series is Back!
We’ve handpicked four incredible taco recipes created by local home chefs, and now it’s your turn to taste and decide the winner. Stop by each week in December to try a new taco creation and support your favorite. The recipe that sells the most takes home the 🏆!
🌮 Weekly Lineup:
December 5th - 11th: Ashley Coney - Skirt Steak Taco
December 12th - 16th: A.J. Kilroy - Beef Taco Three Ways
December 19th - 23rd: Julie Gagne - Mexican Meatball Taco
December 26th - 30th: David Baher - Eggplant Parmesan Taco
Don’t miss this delicious competition—be part of the fun and help crown the ultimate taco champion!
*Reservations available for parties of 5 or more
Home Chef Taco Series: A.J. Kilroy
The Home Chef Taco Series is Back!
We’ve handpicked four incredible taco recipes created by local home chefs, and now it’s your turn to taste and decide the winner. Stop by each week in December to try a new taco creation and support your favorite. The recipe that sells the most takes home the 🏆!
🌮 Weekly Lineup:
December 5th - 11th: Ashley Coney - Skirt Steak Taco
December 12th - 16th: A.J. Kilroy - Beef Taco Three Ways
December 19th - 23rd: Julie Gagne - Mexican Meatball Taco
December 26th - 30th: David Baher - Eggplant Parmesan Taco
Don’t miss this delicious competition—be part of the fun and help crown the ultimate taco champion!
*Reservations available for parties of 5 or more
Home Chef Taco Series: Ashley Coneys
The Home Chef Taco Series is Back!
We’ve handpicked four incredible taco recipes created by local home chefs, and now it’s your turn to taste and decide the winner. Stop by each week in December to try a new taco creation and support your favorite. The recipe that sells the most takes home the 🏆!
🌮 Weekly Lineup:
December 5th - 11th: Ashley Coney - Skirt Steak Taco
December 12th - 18th: A.J. Kilroy - Beef Taco Three Ways
December 19th - 25th: Julie Gagne - Mexican Meatball Taco
December 26th - 31st: David Baher - Eggplant Parmesan Taco
Don’t miss this delicious competition—be part of the fun and help crown the ultimate taco champion!
*Reservations available for parties of 5 or more
Viva México - SOLD OUT
Join us for an evening celebrating Mexican Independence Day! The evening will include one hour of passed apps followed by a six course dinner prepared by six different guest chefs who all have Mexican roots.
What’s included:
Cocktail hour of passed apps and signature cocktails
6 course dinner
Pitchers of margaritas for the table
Agua Frescas (n/a)
Cost: $120 plus tax and gratuity
GUSTAVO ROMERO • Oro • Minneapolis, MN
MARIA MEZA • Dolores • Providence, RI
CARLOS MACIAS • For All Things Good • Brooklyn, NY
ALAN DELGADO • Burritos Juarez • El Paso, TX
YARA HERRARA • Hellbender • Brooklyn, NY
DAVID VARGAS • Vida Cantina • Portsmouth, NH
MENU
PASSED APPS
Head Cheese Tostada • Chef Gustavo Romero
Grilled Squid Chorizo • Chef Yara Herrera
Pipian Potato • Chef Carlos Macias
Crunchy Tuna Taco • Chef Alan Delgado
Molotes de Platano • Chef Maria Meza
Grilled Oyster • Chef David Vargas
FIRST
Al Pastor Beets, Jalapeño Labneh, Piña, Totopos
Chef David Vargas
SECOND
Scallop Tostada, Avocado, Bitter Greens, Anchovy Dressing
Chef Alan Delgado
THIRD
Mole de Olla, Beef Shank, Tomatoes, Carrot, Potatoes, Zucchini, Xoconostle, Guajillo, Ancho
Chef Carlos Macias
FOURTH
Gulf of Maine Halibut, Mexican Pesto, Mushrooms, Rajas, Huitlacoche Butter
Chef Gustavo Romero
FIFTH
Adobo Rojo Pork Ribs, Guajillo Mole, Cured Onions, Watercress
Chef Maria Meza
SIXTH
Masa Crepe Cake
Chef Yara Herrera
TACOmakase
Join us for TACOmakase! Every last Thursday of the month, Chef will be preparing a special 6-course taco menu for $30. Don't miss out!
*Omakase (pronounced ow·muh·kaa·say) is a Japanese phrase, used when ordering food in restaurants, that means “I'll leave it up to you.”
No menu, reservations, modifications, or substitutions.
TACOmakase
Join us for TACOmakase! Every last Thursday of the month, Chef will be preparing a special 6-course taco menu for $30. Don't miss out!
*Omakase (pronounced ow·muh·kaa·say) is a Japanese phrase, used when ordering food in restaurants, that means “I'll leave it up to you.”
No menu, reservations, modifications, or substitutions.
TACOmakase
Join us for TACOmakase! Every last Thursday of the month, Chef will be preparing a special 6-course taco menu for $30. Don't miss out!
*Omakase (pronounced ow·muh·kaa·say) is a Japanese phrase, used when ordering food in restaurants, that means “I'll leave it up to you.”
No menu, reservations, modifications, or substitutions.
TACOmakase
Join us for TACOmakase! Every last Thursday of the month, Chef will be preparing a special 6-course taco menu for $30. Don't miss out!
*Omakase (pronounced ow·muh·kaa·say) is a Japanese phrase, used when ordering food in restaurants, that means “I'll leave it up to you.”
No menu, reservations, modifications, or substitutions.
Cinco de Mayo / Birthday Celebration
We're turning 11! Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo with us. We'll be offering food and drink specials, live music, and a photo booth!
Cantera Negra Tequila Dinner
$60 Per Person
(Excludes tax & gratuity)
Four Courses & Cocktail Pairings
Amuse-Bouche
TEQUILA-MANGO SHRIMP TOSTADA
house tostada, cilantro chimichurri, shrimp, tequila mango purée
First
SALT COD SALAD
salt cod, tomato, avocado salad, fried yucca crouton
Cocktail Pairing: Desert Blossom
Cantera blanco, serrano & prickly pear purée,lemon, agave, chili salt rim
Second
MEZCAL SMOKED RIBS
chipotle-citrus, mezcal agave glaze, jicama, carrot, turnip slaw
Cocktail Pairing: Zesty Aztec
Cantera anejo, chipotle agave, mole bitters, orange zest
Third
COFFEE FLAN
coffee caramel sauce, espresso whipped cream
Cocktail Pairing: Hazelnut Hacienda
Cantera reposado, Cantera negra coffee liquor, house made hazelnut cinnamon syrup
Call for tickets:
603.501.0648
Burmese Cooking Class
SOLD OUT!
Learn how to make three traditional Burmese dishes from EiEi Htwe, a Vida kitchen team member. You will learn how to make noodle soup, vegetable sushi, and dumplings. Cost of the class includes hands on instructions plus a cocktail to sip on!
$35 per person
Call Vida to reserve your spot: 603.501.0648
Comida China
Join us for a Mexican inspired Chinese food menu.
Eat in or grab take out from 5PM - 9PM on December 30th and New Year’s Eve.
FOOD
Lamb Birria Egg Rolls 13
sour agave sauce
Maine Crab Rangoon 16
sour agave sauce
Avocado Fresh Rolls (add shrimp +2) 10
carrot, jicama, bibb lettuce, noodles, salsa de cacahuate
Tempura Pickled Vegetable Sushi Roll 12
seasoned tamari , wasabi, pickled ginger
Pequín Pepper chicken 17/ tofu 16
spicy pequín glaze
Long Life Noodles 19
choose from barbacoa or tempeh, hand pulled noodles,
schezwan, peanuts, crispy things, cilantro
Garlic Winter Vegetables 14
agave, ginger, sesame
Mole Sticky Ribs 18
salsa de cacahuate
Fried Spanish Rice 15
root vegetables, kale, pineapple, sesame
Side of Rice 5
House Made Fortune Cookies 10
DRINKS
Vida Scorpion Bowl for 2 $24
Gekkeikan Nigori Sake $9
Orange Oasis $14
Green Tea Martini $14
Chef Taco Series: Portland Maine Edition
Featuring recipes from four Portland Chefs try a new taco each week in December at Vida Cantina!
Neil Zabriskie
PORK CARNITAS TACOS
xni pec salsa, husk cherry, pearl onions, sesame masa tortilla
December 4th - December 10th
Cara Stadler
AGED PEKIN DUCK BREAST TACO
hoisin, umeboshi mustard, cucumber, scallion, cilantro, radish
December 11th - December 17th
Jordan Rubin
YELLOWFIN TUNA TACO
raw yellowfin tuna, yuzu guacamole, black garlic, chilli crisp
December 18th - December 24th
Ilma Lopez
December 26th - January 1st