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Buena Vida - Arlington, Arlington, VA

Buena Vida - Arlington

4.2
4.2
789 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
2900 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1, Arlington, VA 22201

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Good for groups
  • Great for 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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ismael Lopez
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Cross street
    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.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 789 people are saying

Buena Vida - Arlington reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Virginia - DC Suburbs

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Buena Vida in Arlington impresses with its "amazing vibe" and "delicious" food, making it perfect for special occasions and casual outings. The restaurant's "attentive service" and "beautiful ambiance" enhance the dining experience. Popular for brunch, it offers reasonably priced menus and a lively atmosphere, earning praise from both locals and visitors.
789 Reviews
  1. Gretchen

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience, we got there for brunch food was amazing

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  2. Daniel VIP

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a good time. Good menu. Good drinks. Good Friday.

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  3. Sara

    Baltimore1 review

    1.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I honestly wanted to love this place but it was not worth it at all. To make a long story short… Prices are high, quality is low, and portions are small. We got steak fajitas that were like chewing through rubber. My shrimp in my salad was so soft it felt almost undone. And the crab queso had little to no crab at all. Also the half scoop of guac they gave us for $16 was criminal. Also our waiter kept forgetting the drinks we ordered. Glad I tried it out because I almost took friends from out of town here but I will unfortunately not be back.

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  4. Kyla

    Washington DC1 review

    2.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Waited 10-15 minutes to be served at the beginning. Long wait times between orders. Never got water refilled. Food was supposed to come with side of rice and beans but never got that.

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  5. Christopher

    Washington DC2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the most accomodating especially for a special occasion. Only wanted drinks and a single shareable food item (guacamole or bread) for the table since we were having a very elegant and filling dinner in two hours time. But was instructed you couldn't order anything instead of the $32 brunch selection which would require everyone at the table to get that so basically $100 for guac or bread. So had to just get drinks and no food. For a birthday it would have been nice to just allow table bread and drinks. But whatever. Won't come back.

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  6. ShivaB VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome service, good food, space is a vibe. We had a grest time.

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  7. Josephine

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a cousin in town, and we went. Food was delicious, drinks were tasty and the ambiance was so nice. We will definitely be back.

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  8. jnn4f

    Washington DC1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Laura F was our server. After two sips of the el jefe cocktail we told her it wasn’t drinkable. The description didn’t have smoke and it tasted like an ash tray. She pretended like she didn’t understand us and basically said that’s how it’s made and there’s nothing she can do. We couldn’t exchange it for another drink. Our party spent $400+ night. Never again.

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  9. Ethan

    Washington DC6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hard to find but fantastic for a date night. Would highly recommend. Great food and service

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  10. Joslin

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, drink and customer service were top tier. Looking forward to coming back once the rooftop opens.

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FAQs

Buena Vida - Arlington offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (703) 888-1259.

Buena Vida - Arlington is rated 4.2 stars by 789 OpenTable diners.

Buena Vida - Arlington does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Buena Vida - Arlington

2900 Wilson Blvd, Suite 1, Arlington, VA 22201

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Filmore Street
  • Neighborhood
    Arlington
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Ismael Lopez
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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