Buena Vida - Arlington

Name: Buena Vida - Arlington
Address: 2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 1, Arlington, VA, United States, 22201
Telephone: (703) 888-1259
Price range: 30 $ ou moins
Rating: 4

4.0

768 commentaires

30 $ ou moins

Mexicaine

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2 personnes

2 déc. 2024

19 h 00

Réservée 4 fois aujourd'hui

Animé
Parfait pour le 5 à 7
Tendance

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

Style de restauration
Décontracté
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisines
Mexicaine, Méxicaine Traditionelle, Latino-américaine
Heures d'ouverture
Brunch sam., dim. 10H00–15H00 Dîner lun.–ven. 12H00–15H00 Souper lun.–jeu., dim. 16H00–22H00 ven., sam. 16H00–23H00
Numéro de téléphone
(703) 888-1259
Site Internet
https://www.buenavidagastrolounge.com/
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Tenue décontractée
Chef de cuisine
Ismael Lopez

Lieux
2900 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1, Arlington, VA 22201
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 the<br />Clarendon metro accessible on the orange and silver lines. Parking is available in the Colonial<br />Parking Garage at 1303 North Filmore Street.
Renseignements supplémentaires:
5à7, Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Bienvenue aux chiens, Brunch la fin de semaine, Commande à emporter, Divertissement, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle à manger privée, Tard le soir, Terrasse, Terrasse/Manger à l'extérieur, Végétalien, Vin, Vue

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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

L'opinion de 768 personnes

Évaluation globale (notes et commentaires)

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4.0

4 selon des cotes récentes

3,9Nourriture
3,8Service
4,2Ambiance
3,8Valeur

Bruit • Moyen

768 commentaires

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George
Washington DC
1 commentaire
3.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé il y a 1 jour
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambiance 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 DC
11 commentaires
5.0
11 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 2 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Fantastic Brunch! Great place for family special events!
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Cayla
Washington DC
7 commentaires
5.0
7 commentaires
Y est allé il y a 6 jours
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
great food and ambiance and wonderful service! would highly recommend
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Morgan
Toledo
2 commentaires
3.0
2 commentaires
Y est allé le 23 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambiance 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
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Bianca
Washington DC
1 commentaire
3.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 21 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambiance 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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Jilanne
Washington DC
10 commentaires
5.0
10 commentaires
Y est allé le 21 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 5
2. Nourriture 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambiance 5
This was our first time at Buena Vida though we live in the neighborhood and have walked by a million times. Can't believe we waited so long to dine in! Food and drinks were incredible and surprisingly fairly priced (especially compared to most good places in the DMV). The atmosphere was great as well. We can't wait to be back and bring friends!
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Chrissy
Washington DC
5 commentaires
3.0
5 commentaires
Y est allé le 16 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 3
2. Nourriture 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambiance 5
Not really worth it. Drinks are cheap but good. Beautiful restaurant. Food not that good.
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 22 novembre 2024
Dear Chrissy Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks and the atmosphere, but we’re sorry the food didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll work on improving the menu and hope you’ll give us another try in the future.
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Jessica
New York City
1 commentaire
1.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 15 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 1
2. Nourriture 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambiance 2
Our server was clearly disinterested and serving us and every table in his section. There were multiple points in the evening, where we had to flag him down and when he was at the bar chatting with other employees. One of the meals we ordered was a steak fajita. The meat was entirely fat and a very, very poor quality.
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 22 novembre 2024
Dear Jessica, Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the experience you had, and we’re sorry to hear that the service and food did not meet your expectations. This is not the standard we strive for, and we will address both the service and quality issues you've mentioned with our team. We value your input and hope you’ll give us another chance to make it right.
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Kirchy
Washington DC
17 commentaires
2.0
17 commentaires
Y est allé le 11 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 2
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambiance 4
Beautiful restaurant. Unfortunately they weren’t properly staffed and the food was meh for the price. Not a ton of flavor. Nothing really wrong with it. But meh. Bar tender had easily 15 tables to manage in addition to a full bar. Not a good look! (Also not her fault.). I hope they get it together…
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 15 novembre 2024
Thank you for your honest feedback, Kirchy. We apologize for the staffing issues and the food not meeting your expectations. We're committed to improving our service and menu. We appreciate your patience and hope you'll give us another chance in the future.
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Veronica
Washington DC
1 commentaire
2.0
1 commentaire
Y est allé le 1 novembre 2024
1. Cote globale 2
2. Nourriture 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambiance 3
Ate at the rooftop bar. Ordered nachos, calamari, and guacamole. We drank beers and margaritas too. The green salsa that comes with the guacamole was the best part. The draft beers were flat.
Buena Vida - ArlingtonA répondu le 15 novembre 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Veronica. We're glad you enjoyed the green salsa with the guacamole, but we’re sorry to hear the draft beers and other items didn’t meet your expectations. We’ll address the quality issues and hope you’ll give us another chance in the future.
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2 personnes

2 déc. 2024

19 h 00

Réservée 4 fois aujourd'hui

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2900 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1, Arlington, VA 22201

Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

Rue transversale
Filmore Street
Quartier
Arlington
Heures d'ouverture
Brunch sam., dim. 10H00–15H00 Dîner lun.–ven. 12H00–15H00 Souper lun.–jeu., dim. 16H00–22H00 ven., sam. 16H00–23H00
Prix
30 $ ou moins
Cuisines
Mexicaine, Méxicaine Traditionelle, Latino-américaine
Style de restauration
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.
Options de paiement
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Chef de cuisine
Ismael Lopez
Renseignements supplémentaires:
5à7, Accès chaise roulante, Apéritif et coquetel, Banquette, Bar complet, Bar/Lounge, Bière, Bienvenue aux chiens, Brunch la fin de semaine, Commande à emporter, Divertissement, Non-fumeur, Options sans gluten, Salle à manger privée, Tard le soir, Terrasse, Terrasse/Manger à l'extérieur, Végétalien, Vin, Vue

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

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Sections du restaurant

Informations supplémentaires

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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