Buena Vida Cantina
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(415) 287-6561Other options
- Order online
Dining areas
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Phone number
(415) 287-6561
- Website
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, Women
- Executive chef
Erik Hopfinger
- Catering
For catering, outdoor parklet buyouts or large party requests please email our events director, Krystal Forrester, Krystal@blockpartysf.com.
- Private party facilities
For catering, outdoor parklet buyouts or large party requests please email our events director, Krystal Forrester, Krystal@blockpartysf.com.
- Neighborhood
SOMA
- Cross street
Between 4th & 5th Street
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Experiences
Buena Vida: Flight and Flautas
$47.00 per person
Multiple dates availableEnjoy a curated selection of incomparable Sotolaros Sotol paired perfectly with our delicious Chipotle Chicken Flautas. Experience the full range of smoky perfection.Drag Brunch Prix Fixe + VIP seating
$55.00 per person
Apr 16, 2023 onlyJoin Margo!, Coco Buttah & Bonita Rose at Buena Vida Cantina's DRAG BRUNCH! 3 Course Brunch Prix Fixe (Optional) prepared by Executive Culinary Director (and Top Chef Cheftestant) Erik Hopfinger! Drink Specials All Morning! Reservations Required. The only menu being offered this morning is the Prix Fixe menu, which accommodates most dietary restrictions.
Popular dishes
What 94 people are saying
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
- 4.5Food
- 4.4Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.3Value
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dineSF
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vip28 reviews
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Hipster
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overall2food3service1ambience32.01 review
Dined on March 22, 2023
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MichaelR
New York Area
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kemeva
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NancyH
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ShelleyF
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SeanL
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DKL75
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TiaS
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AlSo
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overall5food5service5ambience45.01 review
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JessieB
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Dined on October 1, 2022
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LarryK
Chicago
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Dined on September 18, 2022
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JessieB
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vip79 reviews
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Dined on September 15, 2022
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KimB
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Nate
Palm Springs
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LisaO
Seattle
1 review
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Monique
San Francisco
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EZEZ
Chicago
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Antony
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Oakland1998
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AliciaB
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MarkA
San Francisco
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff is vaccinated
- Staff temperature check required
FAQs
You can order delivery directly from Buena Vida Cantina using the Order Online button. Buena Vida Cantina also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 287-6561.
Buena Vida Cantina is rated 4.5 stars by 94 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
Make a reservation
Order delivery or takeout
Takeout
(415) 287-6561Other options
- Order online
860 Folsom St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94107
Dining areas
Additional information
- Cross street
Between 4th & 5th Street
- Neighborhood
SOMA
- Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
- Cuisines
Contemporary Mexican, Cocktail Bar, Comfort Food
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Casual Dress
- Parking details
Street Parking
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Owned/operated by
Asian and Pacific Islander, Black/African American, Latinx or Hispanic, Women
- Executive chef
Erik Hopfinger
- Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Website
- Phone number
(415) 287-6561
- Catering
For catering, outdoor parklet buyouts or large party requests please email our events director, Krystal Forrester, Krystal@blockpartysf.com.
- Private party facilities
For catering, outdoor parklet buyouts or large party requests please email our events director, Krystal Forrester, Krystal@blockpartysf.com.