Buena Vida Gastrolounge Menu

2900 Wilson Blvd Suite 103, Arlington, VA 22201
  • Guacamole Bar

    • TG - Guacamole, Chips & Salsa

      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.
      $13.00
    • TG - Yucatan Guacamole

      This guacamole takes a refreshing spin on the classic recipe with tangy pickled mango, creamy goat cheese crunchy pistachios. Topped with fresh basil. Comes with chips.
      $15.00
  • Appetizers

    • TG - Shrimp Cocktail

      Poached shrimp in tangy cocktail sauce with ancho & serrano peppers, lime juice, agave syrup. Topped with cilantro.
      $16.00
    • TG - Clasic Nachos

      Crispy corn tortilla chips loaded with creamy cheese sauce, spicy toreado chiles, hearty black beans and a kick of smoky chipotle mayo.
      $12.00
    • TG - Grilled Chicken Nachos

      Crispy tortilla chips loaded with grilled chicken, melted cheese, toreado chiles, black beans, chipotle mayo
      $17.00
    • TG - Chicken Quesadilla

      Savory grilled chicken & melty cheese, stuffed into a warm flour tortilla, topped with pico de gallo. House-made salsa morita.
      $15.00
    • TG - Mushroom Quesadilla

      Cremini mushrooms, onions, and poblanos with melty cheese, stuffed into a warm flour tortilla. House-made salsa molcajete.
      $14.00
    • TG - Corn Ribs

      Mexican sour cream, sprinkled with flavorful tajin seasoning and crumbled queso fresco
      $12.00
    • TG - Mariscada

      Chilled shrimp & crab meat tossed in a broth of tomatoes, onions, garlic, chiles and cilantro served over mashed avocado
      $18.00
    • TG - Steak Quesadilla

      $18.00
  • Salads

    • TG - Caesar Salad

      Made with crisp romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, all tossed in house-made creamy Caesar dressing
      $12.00
    • TG - Mexican Chopped Salad

      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
      $14.00
  • Enchiladas

    • TG - Chicken Enchilada

      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
      $20.00
    • TG - Mushroom Enchilada

      Earthy huitlacoche, wilted baby spinach, melted chihuahua cheese. Finished with a warm tomatillo salsa
      $18.00
    • TG - Crab & Shrimp Enchilada

      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
      $22.00
  • Tacos

    • TG - Al Pastor Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nFlavorful marinated pork in pastor adobo, topped with zesty pico de pineapple salsa
      $16.00
    • TG - Gringo Cheeseburger Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nJuicy 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
      $15.00
    • TG - Steak & Cheese Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nMarinated grilled steak with melted Chihuahua Cheese, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, fresh avocado, and a sprinkle of cilantro for a savory and satisfying taco
      $18.00
    • TG - Buffalo Shrimp Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nCrispy shrimp coated in spicy buffalo sauce, topped with cool ranch dressing and crunchy red cabbage
      $17.00
    • TG - Grilled Chicken Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nJuicy grilled chicken, refried black bean puree, fresh pico de gallo salsa, and a touch of smoky heat from our house-made morita salsa
      $15.00
    • TG - Ancho-Braised Pork Belly Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nSucculent braised pork belly with ancho sauce, watercress, pickled onion, and tangy lemon vinaigrette
      $16.00
    • TG - Baja Fish Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nGolden beer-battered fish served with refreshing cabbage slaw, smoky chipotle aioli, and zesty pico de gallo
      $17.00
    • TG - Fried Chicken Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nCrispy fried chicken paired with pasilla salsa, Caesar tartar buttermilk batter, romaine salad, and red radishes
      $15.00
    • TG - Smoky Mushroom Tacos

      3 per order | served on flour tortilla\r\nA delectable combination of sautéed cremini mushrooms charred corn, garlic, and onions, spiced up with fresno peppers, and topped off with a crunchy corn finish
      $14.00
  • Entrees

    • TG - Buena Vida Burger

      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 house fries.
      $24.00
    • TG - Crispy Chicken Milanese

      Caesar tartar, seasoned with Buena Vida's signature spice blend, accompanied by a refreshing jicama & cucumber salad
      $24.00
    • TG - Acapulco Salmon

      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
      $27.00
    • TG - Signature Fajitas

      8oz of your choice of protein, served with vibrant sautéed fajita veggies, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and warm flour tortillas. Comes a side with our flavorful rice & beans.
    • TG - Mixed Grill For Two

      5oz each of our savory marinated achiote steak, spicy grilled shrimp and zesty grilled chicken. Served with vibrant sautéed fajita veggies, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and warm flour tortillas. Comes a side with our flavorful rice & beans & hand-cut fries.
      $49.00
  • Sides

    • TG - Rice & Beans

      Hearty seasoned rice and beans for a classic satisfying side
      $6.00
    • TG - Fajita Veggies

      Flavorful seasonal veggies in our zesty veneno sauce
      $7.00
    • TG - Hand-Cut Fries

      Crispy fries seasoned with our unique Buena Vida spice blend
      $6.00
  • Dessert

    • TG - Churros

      House-made churros, delicately fried to a golden crisp. Paired with luxurious dulce de leche
      $9.00
    • TG - Maria Vanilla Cheesecake

      Creamy vanilla cheesecake on Maria cookie crust topped with fresh blueberry compote and mint chiffonade
      $11.00

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