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Brunch

SAT - SUN
10am to 3pm

Lunch

MON - FRI
11am to 3pm

Dinner

SUN - THU
(4pm to 10pm)
FRI - SAT
(4pm to 11pm)

Beverage

desserts

happy hour

Brunch

$39.99

Mimosa $0.99
Classic margarita $1.99
Strawberry or mango margarita $2.99

UNLIMITED SMALL PLATEs & brunch drink specials
MUST BE ENJOYED BY THE ENTIRE TABLE
2 HOURS TIME LIMIT
Not available on the rooftop

Buena Vida promises more than great food; it provides a space to make memories. We pride ourselves in guiding customers through a curated menu, going beyond the expectations of hospitality, and leaving them to enjoy the company they are with. Our tables are a gathering place for good conversation and community so people feel energized by the creativity of the food and drinks, excellent service, and time with loved ones.
by Executive Brand Chef Jaime Pelayo

for the table

BUÑUELOS WITH 'NATA'

crispy dough fritters coated with cinnamon-sugar, serverd with mexican clotted cream

soups & Salads

CHICKEN & VEGETABLE SOUP

pulled chicken & root vegetables in smoky chipotle pepper broth

CAESAR SALAD

romain lettuce, bonito flakes, parmesan cheese house-made croutons and caesar dressing

EGGS

SAUTEED MUSHROOM

rajas & pico de gallo

EGG WHITE OMELETTE

red pepper requeson with epazote spread, folded into egg white omelette

BENEDICT

picadita sopes, poached egg dill, capers & hollandaisse sauce - choice of smoked salmon or 'pork' chicarron prensado

BRUNCH TACOS

SHRIMP GOBARNODOR

house-made corn tortilla with melted chihuahua cheese topped with shrimp machaca cooked with bell peppers, onion, garlic and spices

Steak & egg

flour tortilla with melted chihuahua cheesebeef machaca cooked with tomato, onion, jalepeño

BaCON, EGG & CHEESE

flour tortilla, scrambled eggs with chihuahua cheese, applewood smoked bacon

PORK BELLY

flour tortilla, braised then pan seared pork belly, topped with ancho glaze watercress, sweet pickled onion

CHEF'S SPECIALS

CHILAQUILLES

tortilla chips smothered in diabla sauce topped with pickled onions & fried eggs protein selections : chicken / chorizo

QUESADILLA Gringa

pork al pastor, black beans, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, and onion folded into a flour tortilla

HAM & CHEESE WAFFLE

drizzled with house-made spicy syrup

HUITLACOCHE ENCHILADA

corn truffle, fried flour tortilla chihuahua cheese poblano cream, cilantro

SKILLET ‘CAZUELA’ HASH

CHORIZO

smashed chorizo, potato cubes & chihuahua cheese

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

seared butternut squash & potato cubes, chihuahua cheese pipian sauce with toasted pumpkin seeds & chili threads

CORNED BEEF

chopped corned beed, potato cubes & chihuahua cheese

TOASTS & TORTAS

AHOGADA TORTA

pork confit in salsa verde on bolillo slider soaked in tomato-guajillo broth

CHICKEN MILaNESA SLIDER

black bean spread, shredded lettuce crispy chicken, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo on brioche bun

STEAK & CHEESE TORTA

steak alambre with chihuahua cheese, onions, bell pepper& pickled jalapeños, over black bean puree on bolillo bread

SALMON TOAST

sliced bolillo, jocoque spread, smoked salmon, watercress, rajas & pink peppercorn

SWEETS

BERRY JOCOQUE

seasonal berries in coulis over greek yogurt with spiced honey drizzle

BANANA-NUTELLA WAFFLE

nutella & banana waffle, with nutella drizzle & sweet cream

VERY BERRY WAFFLE

blueberry waffle topped with berry coulis & mexican clotted cream ‘nata’

sides

BREAKFAST POTATOES
BLACK BEANS
BUENA VIDA RICE
APPLEWOOD SMOKED BACON

Brunch Beverages

brunch cocktails

TRADITIONAL MIMOSA
7

orange juice, sparkling wine

BLOOD ORANGE MIMOSA
7

blood orange puree, sparkling wine

HIBISCUS-PINEAPPLE MIMOSA
7

hibiscus tea, sparkling wine

MARIA ROJA
8

tomato, horseradish, cayenne pepper, lime, lemon, vodka

margaritas

CLASSIC
11

tequila blanco, fresh squezzed juice, citrus liquor, simple syrup

STRAWBERRY
11

tequila blanco, housemade strawbery puree, fresh squezzed lime juice

MANGO
11

tequila blanco, housemade mango puree, fresh squezzed lime juice

sangrias

RED
11

cabernet saugivnon, apples, oranges & bourbon

ROSE
12

rose wine, pineapple, strawberries & rum

WINE glass 8 / bottle 32

SPARKLING

circova

SAUVIGNON BLANC

chateau vartely

MALBEC & SYRAH ‘ROSE’

chateau vartely

CABERNET SAUVIGNON

chateau vartely

* Consuming raw and undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase the risk of foodborne illness.
* Please inform your server of any food allergies.
*Parties of six or more will have a 20% service charge added to the check.
*To best meet our service standards, parties of six or more will be served family style.
Dishes will be arriving in the middle of the table, meant to be shared

Indoor set up of Buena Vida Arlington
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