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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

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 verde

YUCATAN GUACAMOLE
12

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 NACHO
16

achiote & pasilla marinated chicken, corn tortilla chips, cream cheese sauce, toaredo chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo

SHARED PLATES

CHICKEN SOUP
9

pulled chicken & root vegetables in smoky chipotle pepper broth

CAESAR SALAD
10

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
19

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

Tacos

three per order | served on house-madeflour tortilla and side of rice & beans

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

AL PASTOR
18

pastor adobo, pico de pineapple & chamoy sauce

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

made to order guacamole served with salsa roja and salsa verde

GRILLED CHICKEN NACHO

corn tortilla chips, cream cheese sauce, toaredo chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo

APPETIZER

choose one appetizer or tacos

CAESAR SALAD

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

CRAB QUESO

chihuahua cheese, crab dip, tequila-wine sauce, scallions, toasted baguette

BEEF TARTARE

morita salsa, dijon mustard, apples, capers, red onion

MUSSELS ALA DIABLA

garlic butter & tequila-wine sauce, chilli threads, spiced pork rinds, special a la diabla sauce

CORN EMPANADA

cheese, poblano pepper, corn, greek yogurt, avocado

tacos

two per order | served on house-made flour tortilla

BAJA FISH

crispy beer battered mahi-mahi, cabbage slaw, chipotle aioli, pico de gallo

MUSHROOM

sauteed cremini mushrooms, charred corn, garlic & onions, fresno peppers, crunchy corn

FRIED CHICKEN

pasilla salsa, caesar tartar, buttermilk marinade, romano salad, red radishes

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

BUENA VIDA BURGER

8oz beef short rib, morita mayo, bacon jam, american cheese, rucola salad, tomato, served with side of hand-cut fries

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

house-made churros served with caramel & chocolate sauce

COFFEE CHOCOLATE CAKE

chocolate cake with greek yogurt and espresso, tropical mango chocolate mousse

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
21

8oz beef short rib, 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 fajita veggies

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
28

grilled shrimp fajita
29

SALMON
28

8oz thyme garlic & guajillo marinated, morita mayo, tomatillo & pineapple salsa acapulco style, 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
34

8oz branzino fish fillet topped with al pastor marinade and verdita salsa, grilled lemon & arugula salad, served with side of rice & beans

SIDES

SWEET POTATO
8

ancho-hazelnut mole, passionfruit dressing, toasted hazelnut

FAJITA VEGGIES
7

seasonal veggies in veneno sauce

CREAM CORN
6

leeks, butter, condensed milk, grilled corn, chives

HAND-CUT FRIES
5

Buena Vida house spice

POTATO GRATIN
6

sliced potato, spinach, cheese, caramelized onions, heavy cream

RICE & BEANS
5

cilantro, chopped white onions, crema fresca & cotija cheese

MUSHROOMS
7

peppers marinated cremini mushrooms, Tarascan sauce, scallions

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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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