Thu - Fri 11am to 3pm
Guacamole
Buena Vida Classic
Made with ripe tomatoes, aromatic cilantro, zesty onions, squeeze of fresh lime juice for a burst of citrusy flavor. Served with a side of salsa roja and vibrant salsa verde for the ultimate dip experience
- Served with 2 SalsasUSD 12.00
YucatánUSD 14.00
This guacamole takes a refreshing spin on the classic recipe with tangy pickled mango, creamy goat cheese crunchy pistachios. Topped with fresh basil
Appetizers
Shrimp CocktailUSD 15.00
Poached shrimp in tangy cocktail sauce with ancho & serrano peppers, lime juice, agave syrup. Topped with cilantro
NachosUSD 11.00
Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with creamy cheese sauce, spicy toreado chiles, hearty black beans and a kick of smoky chipotle mayo
Grilled Chicken NachosUSD 16.00
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with grilled chicken, melted cheese, toreado chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo
Chicken QuesadillaUSD 14.00
Savory grilled chicken & melty cheese, stuffed into a warm flour tortilla, topped with pico de gallo. House-made salsa morita
Mushroom QuesadillaUSD 13.00
Cremini mushrooms, onions, and poblanos with melty cheese, stufed into a warm flour tortilla. House-made salsa molcajete
Mussels ala DiablaUSD 13.00
Succulent mussels served in a flavorful garlic butter tequila-wine sauce accompanied by spicy chili thre adscrunchy pork rinds, and a la diabla sauce
Crab QuesoUSD 14.00
Rich combination of chihuahua cheese and crab dip, topped with tequila-wine sauce and scallions. Served with crispy toasted baguette for dipping
Corn RibsUSD 11.00
Mexican sour cream, sprinkled with flavorful tajinseasoning and crumbled queso fresco
MariscadaUSD 17.00
Chilled shrimp & crab meat tossed in a broth of tomaoes, onions, garlic, chiles and cilantro served over mashed avocado
Salads
Caesar SaladUSD 11.00
Made with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese homemade croutons, all tossed in house-made creamy Caesar dressing
Mexican Chopped SaladUSD 13.00
Romaine lettuce, grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, black beans, goat cheese, and pepitas. Topped off with crispy tortilla and dressed in a flavorful blend of guajillo chile and roasted tomato vinaigrette
Salads - Add Protein
Grilled SteakUSD 10.00
Grilled ShrimpUSD 8.00
Grilled ChickenUSD 7.00
Enchiladas
served with rice and beans
ChickenUSD 22.00
Juicy chicken marinated in a flavorful drunken sauce served with tumbada salsa, fresh onion, chihuahua cheese and cilantro and topped with fresh onion and cilantro
Mexican TruffleUSD 20.00
Earthy huitlacoche, wilted baby spinach, melted chihuahua cheese. Finished with a warm tomatillo salsa
Crab & ShrimpUSD 24.00
Decadent crab and shrimp stuffing wrapped in a warm tortilla, smothered in creamy poblano sauce and topped with tangy pickled red onion and fresh micro cilantro
Tacos
three per order | served on house-made flour tortilla and side of rice & beans
Al PastorUSD 18.00
Flavorful marinated pork in pastor adobo, topped with zesty pico de pineapple salsa
Gringo CheeseburgerUSD 17.00
Juicy ground beef, melty cheese, and tangy pico de gallo come together in a warm flour tortilla, topped with a zesty pickle ketchup for a flavor explosion in every bite
Steak & CheeseUSD 20.00
Marinated grilled steak with melted Chihuahua Cheese caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, fresh avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro for a savory and satisfying taco
Buffalo ShrimpUSD 19.00
Crispy shrimp coated in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cool ranch dressing and crunchy red cabbage
Crispy CheeseUSD 15.00
Crispy tortilla stuffed with oozing melted chihuahua cheese, complemented with smoky chipotle aioli creamy avocado, and tangy pickled mango
Grilled ChickenUSD 17.00
Juicy grilled chicken, refried black bean puree, fresh pico de gallo salsa, and a touch of smoky heat from our house-made morita salsa
Ancho-Braised Pork BellyUSD 18.00
Succulent braised pork belly with ancho sauce, watercress, pickled onion, and tangy lemon vinaigrette
Baja FishUSD 19.00
Golden house battered fish served with refreshing cabbage slaw, smoky chipotle aioli, and zesty pico de gallo
Fried ChickenUSD 17.00
Crispy fried chicken paired with pasilla salsa, Caesar tartar buttermilk batter, romaine salad, and red radishes
Smoky MushroomUSD 16.00
A delectable combination of sautéed cremini mushrooms charred corn, garlic, and onions, spiced up with fresno peppers, and topped off with a crunchy corn finish
Entrees
Buena Vida Burger*USD 23.00
Mouthwatering 8oz house-made short rib seasoned ground beef, layered with morita mayo, luscious bacon jam, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh watercress and tomato, served with a side of golden hand-cut fries
Crispy Chicken MilaneseUSD 26.00
Caesar tartar, seasoned with Buena Vida's signature spice blend, accompanied by a refreshing jicama & cucumber salad and a side of creamy potato gratin
Acapulco Salmon*USD 26.00
8oz pan-seared salmon fillet, infused with aromatic thyme, garlic, guajillo. Nestled on a bed of poblano cream sauce, and served with a medley of roasted corn yellow squash, zucchini, diced poblano, black & green beans
Signature Fajitas
8oz of your choice of protein, served with vibrant sauteed fajita veggies, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and warm flour tortillas. Comes a side with our flavorful rice & beans
- Zesty Grilled ChickenUSD 26.00
- Grilled Achiote Steak*USD 30.00
- Spicy Grilled ShrimpUSD 28.00
Mixed Grill for Two*USD 48.00
5oz each of our savory marinated achiote steak, spicy grilled shrimp and zesty grilled chicken. Served with vibrant sauteed fajita veggies, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and warm flour tortillas. Comes a side with our flavorful rice & beans & hand-cut fries
Sides
Sides Rice & BeansUSD 6.00
Hearty seasoned rice and beans for a classic satisfying side
Fajita VeggiesUSD 7.00
Flavorful seasonal veggies in our zesty veneno sauce
Hand-Cut FriesUSD 6.00
Crispy fries seasoned with our unique Buena Vida s pice blend
Potatoes GratinUSD 7.00
Scalloped potatoes, spinach, cheese, caramelized onions in a rich, velvety cream sauce
Desserts
choose one dessert
ChurrosUSD 9.00
House-made churros, delicately fried to a golden crisp Paired with luxurious dulce de leche
Chocolate-Espresso BrownieUSD 11.00
rich almond-flour brownie with white chocolate and mango cream
Maria Vanilla CheesecakeUSD 11.00
creamy vanilla cheesecake on Maria cookie crust topped with fresh blueberry compote and mint chiffonade
Buena Vida Express Lunch
$27.99. 4-Course Mexican Fiesta. All guests in group must participate to order
For the Table
choose one for the table to share
Guacamole, Chips & Salsa
Grilled Chicken Nacho
Appetizer
choose one appetizer
Caesar Salad
Crab Queso
Shrimp Cocktail
Mariscada
Mussels Ala Diabla
Corn Ribs
Tacos
choose one taco option two per order | served on house-made flour tortilla and side of rice & beans
Baja Fish
Crispy Cheese
Grilled Chicken
Entrees
choose one main dish
Buena Vida Burger*
Crispy Chicken Milanese
Chicken or Mexican Truffle Enchiladas
Acapulco Salmon*
Desserts
choose one dessert
Churros
Chocolate-Espresso Brownie
Maria Vanilla Cheesecake
