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
APPETIZERS
CHICKEN NACHOS
Crispy corn tortillas loaded with cheese sauce, spice toreados chiles, black beans, grilled chicken, chipotle mayo, and pickled red onions.
QUESO FUNDIDOCON CHORIZO
Melted chihuahua cheese and Mexican chorizo crumbles served with corn tortillas and salsa verde on the side.
MUSSELS À LA DIABLA
Fresh mussels sautéed with minced garlic and onions in diabla sauce, topped with pork rinds and served with toasted bread.
CALAMARI FRITO
Fried calamari with sliced fried jalapenos, seasoned salt, dust of arbol powder, and lemon cilantro aioli.
CORN RIBS
Two pieces of corn ribs with tajin oil mix of cotija and tajin chipotle mayo on top.
TACOS SECTION
(Flour Tortillas)
Also, tacos are sold in pairs only.
STEAK TACO
Steak, melted cheese, sliced avocado, and chipotle mayo.
PASTOR TACO
Pork marinated in adobo al pastor with pineapple on top.
BAJA FISH TACO
Local blue catfish deep-fried in beer tempura, crema fresca, cabbage slaw, and pico de gallo on top.
GRILLED CHICKEN TACO
Marinated grilled chicken, refried beans, morita mayo, and pico de gallo.
MUSHROOM TACO
Sautéed mushrooms, diced onions, garlic, smoky and spicy diabla sauce, and pico fresnos peppers on top.
BUFFALO SHRIMP TACO
Deep-fried shrimp in beer tempura, buffalo sauce, pickled red cabbage, and ranch dressing.
MAIN DISH
SIGNATURE FAJITAS – GRILLED CHICKEN
Any choice of proteins sautéed with veggies, served with flour tortillas, side crema, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
SIGNATURE FAJITAS – GRILLED STEAK
Any choice of proteins sautéed with veggies, served with flour tortillas, side crema, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
SIGNATURE FAJITAS – GRILLED SHRIMP
Any choice of proteins sautéed with veggies, served with flour tortillas, side crema, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
FAJITAS MIX FOR TWO
(4oz of each protein: Grilled steak, grilled chicken, grilled shrimp) with a side of fries.
ACAPULCO SALMON
7oz Pan-seared salmon fillet nested on a bed of sautéed vegetables, poblano cream.
BV BURGER
8oz homemade burger patty seasoned with bacon jam, cheddar cheese, morita mayo, on brioche bread, served with side fries.
FRY CHICKEN MILANESA SANDWICH
Fry Burrito bowl (Can add any proteins).
ENCHILADAS AND QUESADILLAS
CHICKEN ENCHILADA
Juicy chicken marinated in a drunken marinade, wrapped in corn tortilla, served with red salsa, chihuahua cheese, and red onions, with crema fresca.
MEXICAN TRUFFLE ENCHILADA
Earthy huitlacoche mixed with onions, poblano rajas, corn tortillas, melted chihuahua cheese, salsa verde of green tomatillo, crema fresca, and white onions.
SHRIMP & CRAB ENCHILADA
Crab and shrimp stuffing wrapped in corn tortillas, poblano sauce, and pickled red onions.
CHICKEN QUESADILLA
(small) Melted cheese and grilled chicken, served with salsa morita and pico de gallo on top.
MUSHROOM QUESADILLA
(small) Melted cheese and mushroom filling with poblano peppers, onion, and garlic, served with molcajete sauce.
FOR THE TABLE
GUACAMOLE CLASSIC
Homemade guacamole, fresh lime juice, and pico de gallo served with salsa roja & salsa verde.
CHIPS SALSAS
Salsa roja & salsa verde.
SALAD OPTIONS
MEXICAN SALAD
Chopped romaine lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, corn, cucumber, diced red onions, black beans, tomato, jicama, goat cheese, and guajillo dressing on top, with crispy tortillas and roasted pepitas.
CAESAR SALAD
Chopped romaine lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, corn, cucumber, diced red onions, black beans, tomato, jicama, goat cheese, and guajillo dressing on top, with crispy tortillas and roasted pepitas.
CAESAR SALAD + GRILLED CHICKEN
Chopped romaine lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, corn, cucumber, diced red onions, black beans, tomato, jicama, goat cheese, and guajillo dressing on top, with crispy tortillas and roasted pepitas. With added proteins.
CAESAR SALAD + GRILLED STEAK
Chopped romaine lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, corn, cucumber, diced red onions, black beans, tomato, jicama, goat cheese, and guajillo dressing on top, with crispy tortillas and roasted pepitas. With added proteins.
CAESAR SALAD + GRILLED SHRIMP
Chopped romaine lettuce, lemon vinaigrette, corn, cucumber, diced red onions, black beans, tomato, jicama, goat cheese, and guajillo dressing on top, with crispy tortillas and roasted pepitas. With added proteins.
BEET SALAD
Cooked beets, ladolemono dressing, crispy amaranth, goat cheese, orange, and watercress cherry tomato.
SIDES OPTIONS
VEGGIE FAJITAS
(Grilled veggies fajitas)
SWEET PLANTAINS
(Sweet plantain, refried beans, and crema fresca)
FRIES
(Seasoned with BV spiced).
SIDES OPTIONS
CHURROS
Waffle batter mix with chocolate sauce.
CHEESECAKE
Creamy cheesecake with blueberries coulis, chiffonade mint, and lime zest.
PIÑA COLADA TRES LECHES
Soft and creamy tres leches with pineapple compote and whipped cream.
* 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
