After more than a decade as one of Costa Mesa’s go-to nightlife spots, La Vida Cantina has officially closed its doors. But in its place comes a bold new concept from the same operator: Casa de Onda. Greer’s OC announced recently that the change would be taking place at the 1870 Harbor Blvd. property.
“After 5 years of running La Vida Cantina – which has been at the Triangle since 2014 – I felt like the space needed a complete rebrand/makeover. Casa de Onda is the evolution of my passion to bring great food, hospitality, and a vibe-driven experience. The rebrand is a shift to an elevated Mexican American Fusion restaurant and cocktail concept that captures the feel of being somewhere warm, lush, and tranquil, without leaving Orange County,” owner Alex Petrosian told What Now OC.
The restaurant and cocktail lounge, on the upper level of Triangle Square, opened to the public last week, but the business is waiting on new signage and to finish some remodeling. The turnaround was quick, transitioning in just eight days, according to community posts.
Translating to “House of Vibes,” Casa de Onda was created with the help of Chef Ryan Perez. It’s open Monday through Wednesday from 5 PM to 12 AM, Thursday from 5 PM to 1 AM, Friday from 5 PM to 2 AM, Saturday from 12 PM to 2 AM, and Sunday from 12 PM to 1 AM, its website states.
