Buena Vida - Arlington

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 Salsas$12.00

• Yucatán$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 Cocktail$15.00

  Poached shrimp in tangy cocktail sauce with ancho & serrano peppers, lime juice, agave syrup. Topped with cilantro

• Nachos$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 Nachos$16.00

  Crispy tortilla chips loaded with grilled chicken, melted cheese, toreado chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo

• Chicken Quesadilla$14.00

  Savory grilled chicken & melty cheese, stuffed into a warm flour tortilla, topped with pico de gallo. House-made salsa morita

• Mushroom Quesadilla$13.00

  Cremini mushrooms, onions, and poblanos with melty cheese, stufed into a warm flour tortilla. House-made salsa molcajete

• Mussels ala Diabla$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 Queso$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 Ribs$11.00

  Mexican sour cream, sprinkled with flavorful tajinseasoning and crumbled queso fresco

• Mariscada$17.00

  Chilled shrimp & crab meat tossed in a broth of tomaoes, onions, garlic, chiles and cilantro served over mashed avocado

Salads

• Caesar Salad$11.00

  Made with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese homemade croutons, all tossed in house-made creamy Caesar dressing

• Mexican Chopped Salad$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 Steak$10.00

• Grilled Shrimp$8.00

• Grilled Chicken$7.00

Enchiladas

served with rice and beans

• Chicken$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 Truffle$20.00

  Earthy huitlacoche, wilted baby spinach, melted chihuahua cheese. Finished with a warm tomatillo salsa

• Crab & Shrimp$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 Pastor$18.00

  Flavorful marinated pork in pastor adobo, topped with zesty pico de pineapple salsa

• Gringo Cheeseburger$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 & Cheese$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 Shrimp$19.00

  Crispy shrimp coated in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cool ranch dressing and crunchy red cabbage

• Crispy Cheese$15.00

  Crispy tortilla stuffed with oozing melted chihuahua cheese, complemented with smoky chipotle aioli creamy avocado, and tangy pickled mango

• Grilled Chicken$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 Belly$18.00

  Succulent braised pork belly with ancho sauce, watercress, pickled onion, and tangy lemon vinaigrette

• Baja Fish$19.00

  Golden house battered fish served with refreshing cabbage slaw, smoky chipotle aioli, and zesty pico de gallo

• Fried Chicken$17.00

  Crispy fried chicken paired with pasilla salsa, Caesar tartar buttermilk batter, romaine salad, and red radishes

• Smoky Mushroom$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*$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 Milanese$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*$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 Chicken$26.00
  • Grilled Achiote Steak*$30.00
  • Spicy Grilled Shrimp$28.00

• Mixed Grill for Two*$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 & Beans$6.00

  Hearty seasoned rice and beans for a classic satisfying side

• Fajita Veggies$7.00

  Flavorful seasonal veggies in our zesty veneno sauce

• Hand-Cut Fries$6.00

  Crispy fries seasoned with our unique Buena Vida s pice blend

• Potatoes Gratin$7.00

  Scalloped potatoes, spinach, cheese, caramelized onions in a rich, velvety cream sauce

Desserts

choose one dessert

• Churros$9.00

  House-made churros, delicately fried to a golden crisp Paired with luxurious dulce de leche

• Chocolate-Espresso Brownie$11.00

  rich almond-flour brownie with white chocolate and mango cream

• Maria Vanilla Cheesecake$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