Brunch
10am to 3pm
Lunch
11am to 3pm
Dinner
(4pm to 10pm)
FRI - SAT
(4pm to 11pm)
Beverage
desserts
happy hour
3pm to 7pm

Lunch
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
GUACAMOLE, CHIPS & SALSA
12
made to order guacamole served with salsa roja and salsa macha
YUCATAN GUACAMOLE
14
made to order guacamole served with goat cheese and pickled mango
NACHOS
11
corn tortilla chips, cream cheese sauce, toaredo chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo
GRILLED CHICKEN NACHOS
16
achiote & pasilla marinated chicken, corn tortilla chips, cream cheese sauce, toaredo chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo
SHARED PLATES
CHICKEN SOUP
7
pulled chicken & root vegetables in smoky chipotle pepper broth
CAESAR SALAD
11
romaine lettuce, bonito flakes, parmesan cheese house made croutons and caesar dressing
CRAB QUESO
14
chihuahua cheese, crab dip, tequila-wine sauce, scallions, toasted baguette
TROPICAL TUNA CEVICHE
17
diced sashimi grade tuna, yellow mole, pineapple, cherry tomato, cucumber, red radishes, red onion
BEEF TARTARE
17
morita salsa, dijon mustard, apples, capers, red onion
MUSSELS ALA DIABLA
13
garlic butter & tequila-wine sauce, chilli threads, spiced pork rinds, special a la diabla sauce
CORN EMPANADA
10
cheese, poblano pepper, corn, greek yogurt, avocado
SHRIMP AL AJILLO
13
wine sautéed shrimp with guajillo pepper and cilantro-garlic butter
BRUSSELS SPROUTS
10
orange juice reduction, peanuts & lemon yogurt
SWEET POTATO
10
ancho-hazelnut mole, passionfruit dressing, toasted hazelnut
CORN RIBS
11
Tacos
three per order | served on house-madeflour tortilla and side of rice & beans
AL PASTOR
18
pastor adobo, pico de pineapple & chamoy sauce
PORK BELLY
18
braised pork belly, ancho sauce, watercress & pickled onion, lemon vinaigrette
BAJA FISH
19
crispy beer battered mahi-mahi, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo
MUSHROOM
16
sauteed cremini mushrooms, charred corn, garlic & onions, fresno peppers, crunchy corn
FRIED CHICKEN
17
pasilla salsa, caesar tartar, buttermilk marinade, romano salad, red radishes
MIX & MATCH
21
choose any three tacos

buena vida experience $39.99
Family style dining experience. Taste and explore some of our favorite dishes on the menu. This menu is designed to be shared, so we ask for a minimum of two people to participate. Must be enjoyed by entire table.
for the table
choose one for the table to share
GUACAMOLE, CHIPS & SALSA
GRILLED CHICKEN NACHO
APPETIZER
choose one appetizer or tacos
CAESAR SALAD
made with crisp romaine lettuce, nutty Parmesan cheese and homemade croutons, all tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing and topped with savory bonito flakes
CRAB QUESO
Rich combination of chihuahua cheese and crab dip, topped with tequila-wine sauce and scallions. Served with crispy toasted baguette for dipping
MUSSELS ALA DIABLA
Succulent mussels served in a flavorful garlic butter tequila-wine sauce accompanied by spicy chili threadscrunchy pork rinds, and a special a la diabla sauce
tacos
two per order | served on house-made flour tortilla
BAJA FISH
Golden beer-battered mahi-mahi served with refreshing cabbage slaw, smoky chipotle aioli, and zesty pico de gallo
LARGE PLATE
choose one main dish
SPINACH & CHEESE ENCHILADA
corn truffle, baby spinach, fried flour tortilla chihuahua cheese poblano cream, cilantro, served with side of rice & beans
SALMON
8oz thyme garlic & guajillo marinated, morita mayo, tomatillo & pineapple salsa acapulco style, served with side of potato gratin
CHICKEN MILANESE
panko & parmesan breading, caesar tartar, Buena Vida house spice, jicama & cucumber salad, served with side of fajita veggies
desserts
choose one dessert
CHURROS
9
House-made churros, delicately fried to a golden crisp Paired with luxurious dulce de leche
CHOCOLATE-ESPRESSO BROWNIE
11
rich almond-flour brownie with white chocolate and mango cream
MARIA VANILLA CHEESECAKE
11
creamy vanilla cheesecake on Maria cookie crust topped with fresh blueberry compote and mint chiffonade
LARGE PLATES
SHORT RIB
31
8oz 5-hour braised short rib, crispy polenta, achiote, beef juice, hoisin sauce, avocado, red onion, served with side of cream corn
CARNE ASADA STEAK
35
8oz NY strip steak, achiote and pasilla marinade, mexican chimicuri salsa, BBQ sauce, served with side of potato gratin & cream corn
CHICKEN ENCHILADA
22
braised chicken thighs in salsa verde, onions, fried flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, cilantro, served with side of rice & beans
BUENA VIDA BURGER
23
8oz house-made beef short rib patty, morita mayo, bacon jam, sharp cheddar cheese, arugula salad, tomato, served with side of hand-cut fries
CHICKEN MILANESE
26
panko & parmesan breading, caesar tartar, Buena Vida house spice, jicama & cucumber salad, served with side of potato gratin
SLOW ROASTED PORK SHANK
29
chipotle & mustard marinated, white wine, tomato, roast cooking juice, cilantro, served with side of rice & beans
GRILLED CHICKEN FAJITA
25
achiote & pasilla marinated chicken, fajita veggies, served with side of rice & beans
grilled steak fajita
33
grilled shrimp fajita
29
SALMON
28
8oz pan-fried, thyme garlic & guajillo marinated, tomatillo & pineapple salsa acapulco style, morita mayo, served with side of potato gratin
SPINACH & CHEESE ENCHILADA
20
corn truffle, baby spinach, fried flour tortilla chihuahua cheese poblano cream, cilantro, served with side of rice& beans
BRANCINO ALA TALLA
31
8oz branzino fillet, zarandeado style, al pastor marinade & mexican chimichuri, grilled lemon & arugula salad, served with side of potato gratin
SIDES
FAJITA VEGGIES
7
seasonal veggies in veneno sauce
CREAM CORN
7
leeks, butter, condensed milk, grilled corn, chives
HAND-CUT FRIES
6
Buena Vida house spice
RICE & BEANS
6
cilantro, chopped white onions, crema fresca & cotija cheese
MUSHROOMS
7
peppers marinated cremini mushrooms, Tarascan sauce, scallions
POTATOES GRATIN
7
Scalloped potatoes, spinach, cheese, caramelized onions in a rich, velvety cream sauce


Drinks

Cocktails
Classic Cocktails
Gin & Tonic

Wine
Red Wine
White Wine
Sangria
Sparkling Wine
Rose

Everything else

Beer
Non-alcoholic
