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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

MON - FRI
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

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Drinks

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Cocktails

Classic Cocktails

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Gin & Tonic

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Wine

Red Wine

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White Wine

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Sangria

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Sparkling Wine

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Rose

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Everything else

Beer

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Non-alcoholic

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