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Is Vida Cantina Still Open? Update (Portsmouth, NH)

Open reported

As of September 2026, Vida Cantina is listed open on vidacantinanh.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The restaurant's website returned HTTP 200 on 2026-09-08 with current hours, active online ordering, and seasonal event listings.

  • Season / episode Season 25, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 2456 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Vida Cantina in Portsmouth for the episode "From Port to Port," which aired November 4, 2016, spotlighting the restaurant's modern Mexican menu. Vida Cantina is a modern Mexican restaurant on Lafayette Road, built around scratch cooking and a full bar program. According to the restaurant's website (vidacantinanh.com), checked 2026-09-08, the site returned normally with hours of Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday noon-9 p.m., and Sunday noon-8 p.m., an active online ordering system for pickup and delivery, and event listings for community nights and seasonal brunches including Easter and Mother's Day. The site also referenced past press coverage and offered gift cards. Menu sections on the site were divided into lunch-and-dinner, drinks, and catering categories, with the catering page listing offsite, game-day, and wedding-related packages alongside private dining.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 25, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
From Port to Port
What was featured
Modern Mexican cooking with a scratch-made menu and full bar
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Vida Cantina

Frequently asked questions

Is Vida Cantina still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Vida Cantina is listed open on vidacantinanh.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Vida Cantina after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Vida Cantina in Portsmouth for the episode "From Port to Port," which aired November 4, 2016, spotlighting the restaurant's modern Mexican menu. As of September 2026, Vida Cantina is listed open on vidacantinanh.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Vida Cantina located?

2456 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Vida Cantina?

Season 25, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired November 4, 2016. The episode is titled “From Port to Port”.

Is Vida Cantina still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Vida Cantina in Portsmouth for the episode "From Port to Port," which aired November 4, 2016, spotlighting the restaurant's modern Mexican menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
2456 Lafayette Rd, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
vidacantinanh.com

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