Buena Vida - Arlington

4.1

4,1

773 avis

30 $ ou moins

Mexicaine

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2 personnes

21 janv. 2025

19:00

Réservé 12 fois aujourd'hui

Adapté aux occasions spéciales
Charmant
Parfait pour le happy hour

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.

Each table has 2h time limit. 2h time limit does not apply for reservations made after 1:00pm on Saturday and Sunday due to service closure at 3:00pm.
Rooftop seating cannot be reserved and it is only available on first come-first served basis. Unlimited dining is not available on our rooftop - a la carte menu will be offered instead. Rooftop will not be open for brunch service.
To best meet our standard, we highly recommend against the Buena Vida Experience service 1h prior to kitchen closing.

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Informations supplémentaires

Atmosphère
Décontracté
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisine(s)
Mexicaine, Méxicaine Traditionelle, Latino-américaine
Heures d'ouverture
Brunch sam., dim. 10:00–15:00 Déjeuner lun.–ven. 12:00–15:00 Dîner lun.–jeu., dim. 16:00–22:00 ven., sam. 16:00–23:00
Numéro de téléphone
(703) 888-1259
Site internet
https://www.buenavidagastrolounge.com/
Moyens de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Chef de cuisine
Ismael Lopez

Endroit
2900 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1, 22201 Arlington, VA
Quartier
Arlington
Rue transversale
Filmore Street
Parking details
Street parking or Public lot
Public transit
Buena Vida is located at 2900 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virginia 22201, just two blocks from theClarendon metro accessible on the orange and silver lines. Parking is available in the ColonialParking Garage at 1303 North Filmore Street.
Renseignements supplémentaires :
À emporter, Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Animation, Avec vue, Banquet, Bar complet, Bar/salon, Bière, Brunch le week-end, Chiens acceptés, Cocktails, Fin de soirée, Happy Hour, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle privée, Terrasse, Terrasse, Végane, Vin

Carte-cadeau

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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 Salsas12,00 $US
Yucatán14,00 $US
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 Cocktail15,00 $US
Poached shrimp in tangy cocktail sauce with ancho & serrano peppers, lime juice, agave syrup. Topped with cilantro
Nachos11,00 $US
Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with creamy cheese sauce, spicy toreado chiles, hearty black beans and a kick of smoky chipotle mayo
Grilled Chicken Nachos16,00 $US
Crispy tortilla chips loaded with grilled chicken, melted cheese, toreado chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo
Chicken Quesadilla14,00 $US
Savory grilled chicken & melty cheese, stuffed into a warm flour tortilla, topped with pico de gallo. House-made salsa morita
Mushroom Quesadilla13,00 $US
Cremini mushrooms, onions, and poblanos with melty cheese, stufed into a warm flour tortilla. House-made salsa molcajete
Mussels ala Diabla13,00 $US
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 Queso14,00 $US
Rich combination of chihuahua cheese and crab dip, topped with tequila-wine sauce and scallions. Served with crispy toasted baguette for dipping
Corn Ribs11,00 $US
Mexican sour cream, sprinkled with flavorful tajinseasoning and crumbled queso fresco
Mariscada17,00 $US
Chilled shrimp & crab meat tossed in a broth of tomaoes, onions, garlic, chiles and cilantro served over mashed avocado

Salads

Caesar Salad11,00 $US
Made with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese homemade croutons, all tossed in house-made creamy Caesar dressing
Mexican Chopped Salad13,00 $US
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 Steak10,00 $US
Grilled Shrimp8,00 $US
Grilled Chicken7,00 $US

Enchiladas

served with rice and beans

Chicken22,00 $US
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 Truffle20,00 $US
Earthy huitlacoche, wilted baby spinach, melted chihuahua cheese. Finished with a warm tomatillo salsa
Crab & Shrimp24,00 $US
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 Pastor18,00 $US
Flavorful marinated pork in pastor adobo, topped with zesty pico de pineapple salsa
Gringo Cheeseburger17,00 $US
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 & Cheese20,00 $US
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 Shrimp19,00 $US
Crispy shrimp coated in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cool ranch dressing and crunchy red cabbage
Crispy Cheese15,00 $US
Crispy tortilla stuffed with oozing melted chihuahua cheese, complemented with smoky chipotle aioli creamy avocado, and tangy pickled mango
Grilled Chicken17,00 $US
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 Belly18,00 $US
Succulent braised pork belly with ancho sauce, watercress, pickled onion, and tangy lemon vinaigrette
Baja Fish19,00 $US
Golden house battered fish served with refreshing cabbage slaw, smoky chipotle aioli, and zesty pico de gallo
Fried Chicken17,00 $US
Crispy fried chicken paired with pasilla salsa, Caesar tartar buttermilk batter, romaine salad, and red radishes
Smoky Mushroom16,00 $US
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*23,00 $US
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 Milanese26,00 $US
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*26,00 $US
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 Chicken26,00 $US
- Grilled Achiote Steak*30,00 $US
- Spicy Grilled Shrimp28,00 $US
Mixed Grill for Two*48,00 $US
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 & Beans6,00 $US
Hearty seasoned rice and beans for a classic satisfying side
Fajita Veggies7,00 $US
Flavorful seasonal veggies in our zesty veneno sauce
Hand-Cut Fries6,00 $US
Crispy fries seasoned with our unique Buena Vida s pice blend
Potatoes Gratin7,00 $US
Scalloped potatoes, spinach, cheese, caramelized onions in a rich, velvety cream sauce

Desserts

choose one dessert

Churros9,00 $US
House-made churros, delicately fried to a golden crisp Paired with luxurious dulce de leche
Chocolate-Espresso Brownie11,00 $US
rich almond-flour brownie with white chocolate and mango cream
Maria Vanilla Cheesecake11,00 $US
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

Avis de 773 client·e·s

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4.1

4,1 d'après les évaluations récentes

3,9Plats
4,1Service
4,5Atmosphère
4Rapport qualité-prix

Bruit • Modéré

773 avis

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Krista
Washington
1 avis
5.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 2 jours
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 3
4. Atmosphère 5
We went for my birthday celebration, and they catered to us so well! I loved the little waffle with the candles and on top of that a card with all the servers name! So thoughtful and unique thank you so much
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Dana
Washington
1 avis
1.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le il y a 3 jours
1. Global 1
2. Plats 1
3. Service 1
4. Atmosphère 5
Our waiter was inattentive and uninterested. It took 30 minutes for our guacamole and chips to arrive (and we even inquired to remind him). A fire alarm went off for about 15 minutes or so and there was no attempt to compensate for the disruption. Enchiladas arrived cold and the beer was warm. Margaritas tasted like virgin drinks. Manager was nice and offered to make new enchiladas, but it was way too late. We had already paid and were ready to be gone. Do not want to go back.
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Utilisateur d'OpenTable
Washington
9 avis
5.0
9 avis
Y est allé·e le 4 janvier 2025
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Literally the best food we’ve had in Arlington! Delicious and incredible, attentive service!!!
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Patty
VIP
Washington
4 avis
5.0
4 avis
Y est allé·e le 30 décembre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
The vibe is amazing! A friend and I had dinner and stayed till closing. The drinks were great and the tacos were delicious. Beautiful restaurant and great staff! Especially the crew working upstairs the night of Dec 30th, 2024. Will be coming back soon for a date night.
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Juan Carlos
Washington
1 avis
3.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 9 décembre 2024
1. Global 3
2. Plats 4
3. Service 3
4. Atmosphère 4
It’s okay. Not the best. We had better expectations.
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George
Washington
1 avis
3.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 1 décembre 2024
1. Global 3
2. Plats 1
3. Service 3
4. Atmosphère 1
Came here for our anniversary. Got the the four course meal. Menu items are not updated with the current offerings and typos exist like 'Al Pator' vs. 'Al Pastor'. There was this big loud hvac fan machine behind us for the majority of the dinner. The manager asked if we wanted to order anything other than appetizers as we were waiting for our 2nd course. Mussels ala Diabla had one piece of burned bread and my wife got food poising from the salmon as it is the only item we did not share together. The staff are nice and bilingual (English/Spanish). Restaurant is on the 3rd floor, need to take an elevator from the ground floor Green Pig Bistro restaurant.
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Carrie
Washington
11 avis
5.0
11 avis
Y est allé·e le 30 novembre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
Fantastic Brunch! Great place for family special events!
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 6 décembre 2024
Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Carrie! We're so glad you enjoyed your brunch and found it to be a great spot for family special events. We look forward to hosting you again soon!
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Cayla
Washington
7 avis
5.0
7 avis
Y est allé·e le 26 novembre 2024
1. Global 5
2. Plats 5
3. Service 5
4. Atmosphère 5
great food and ambiance and wonderful service! would highly recommend
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 6 décembre 2024
Thank you for the great feedback, Cayla! We're so glad you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back!
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Morgan
Toledo
2 avis
3.0
2 avis
Y est allé·e le 23 novembre 2024
1. Global 3
2. Plats 4
3. Service 2
4. Atmosphère 4
Took a while for the food to be brought to us, also one of the appetizers wasn’t what I had asked the waiter for
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 6 décembre 2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Morgan. We apologize for the wait and for the mix-up with your appetizer. We’ll work to ensure a more efficient service next time and make sure orders are accurate. We hope to have the chance to serve you again soon!
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Bianca
Washington
1 avis
3.0
1 avis
Y est allé·e le 21 novembre 2024
1. Global 3
2. Plats 2
3. Service 2
4. Atmosphère 5
Sharable’s are barely enough for one person. Portion sizes are more like tapas. The Pork belly was tough and too sweet. The salsa tasted like smoke. Drinks- missing the alcohol. But the ambience was great, beautiful place but food and price need significant improvement.
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 22 novembre 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback, Bianca. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the ambiance, but we’re sorry the food and drinks didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll take your comments into account and work on improving portion sizes, flavor balance, and drink strength. We appreciate you sharing your experience and hope to have the chance to provide a better visit next time.
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Buena Vida - Arlington propose des plats à emporter que vous pouvez commander en appelant le restaurant au (703) 888-1259.

Le restaurant Buena Vida - Arlington est noté 4,1 étoiles par 773 clients OpenTable.

Buena Vida - Arlington propose des cartes-cadeaux que vous pouvez acheter ici.

Oui, vous pouvez généralement réserver ce restaurant en choisissant la date, l'heure et le nombre de personnes sur OpenTable.

Effectuer une réservation

2 personnes

21 janv. 2025

19:00

Réservé 12 fois aujourd'hui

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

2900 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1, 22201 Arlington, VA

Salles

Informations supplémentaires

Rue transversale
Filmore Street
Quartier
Arlington
Heures d'ouverture
Brunch sam., dim. 10:00–15:00 Déjeuner lun.–ven. 12:00–15:00 Dîner lun.–jeu., dim. 16:00–22:00 ven., sam. 16:00–23:00
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisine(s)
Mexicaine, Méxicaine Traditionelle, Latino-américaine
Atmosphère
Décontracté
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Parking details
Street parking or Public lot
Public transit
Buena Vida is located at 2900 Wilson Blvd. Arlington, Virginia 22201, just two blocks from theClarendon metro accessible on the orange and silver lines. Parking is available in the ColonialParking Garage at 1303 North Filmore Street.
Moyens de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef de cuisine
Ismael Lopez
Renseignements supplémentaires :
À emporter, Accès pour personnes à mobilité réduite, Animation, Avec vue, Banquet, Bar complet, Bar/salon, Bière, Brunch le week-end, Chiens acceptés, Cocktails, Fin de soirée, Happy Hour, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle privée, Terrasse, Terrasse, Végane, Vin

Site internet
https://www.buenavidagastrolounge.com/
Numéro de téléphone
(703) 888-1259

Carte-cadeau

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Envoyer une carte-cadeau

Buena Vida - Arlington

Effectuer une réservation

Commande en livraison ou à emporter

Salles

Informations supplémentaires

Carte-cadeau

Guacamole

Buena Vida Classic

Yucatán14,00 $US

Appetizers

Shrimp Cocktail15,00 $US

Nachos11,00 $US

Grilled Chicken Nachos16,00 $US

Chicken Quesadilla14,00 $US

Mushroom Quesadilla13,00 $US

Mussels ala Diabla13,00 $US

Crab Queso14,00 $US

Corn Ribs11,00 $US

Mariscada17,00 $US

Salads

Caesar Salad11,00 $US

Mexican Chopped Salad13,00 $US

Salads - Add Protein

Grilled Steak10,00 $US

Grilled Shrimp8,00 $US

Grilled Chicken7,00 $US

Enchiladas

Chicken22,00 $US

Mexican Truffle20,00 $US

Crab & Shrimp24,00 $US

Tacos

Al Pastor18,00 $US

Gringo Cheeseburger17,00 $US

Steak & Cheese20,00 $US

Buffalo Shrimp19,00 $US

Crispy Cheese15,00 $US

Grilled Chicken17,00 $US

Ancho-Braised Pork Belly18,00 $US

Baja Fish19,00 $US

Fried Chicken17,00 $US

Smoky Mushroom16,00 $US

Entrees

Buena Vida Burger*23,00 $US

Crispy Chicken Milanese26,00 $US

Acapulco Salmon*26,00 $US

Signature Fajitas

Mixed Grill for Two*48,00 $US

Sides

Sides Rice & Beans6,00 $US

Fajita Veggies7,00 $US

Hand-Cut Fries6,00 $US

Potatoes Gratin7,00 $US

Desserts

Churros9,00 $US

Chocolate-Espresso Brownie11,00 $US

Maria Vanilla Cheesecake11,00 $US

Buena Vida Express Lunch

For the Table

Guacamole, Chips & Salsa

Grilled Chicken Nacho

Appetizer

Caesar Salad

Crab Queso

Shrimp Cocktail

Mariscada

Mussels Ala Diabla

Corn Ribs

Tacos

Baja Fish

Crispy Cheese

Grilled Chicken

Entrees

Buena Vida Burger*

Crispy Chicken Milanese

Chicken or Mexican Truffle Enchiladas

Acapulco Salmon*

Desserts

Churros

Chocolate-Espresso Brownie

Maria Vanilla Cheesecake