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Buena Vida
2900 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA•More info
$30 & up
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Catering Menu
Appetizers
Classic Guacamole
With fresh lime juice and pico de gallo. Served with salsa roja and salsa verde.
$12.00|Serves 2
Yucatan Guacamole
With avocado, pickled mango, goat cheese, pistachios, and basil.
$14.00|Serves 2

Shrimp Cocktail
Poached shrimp with cocktail sauce, ancho & serrano peppers, lime juice, agave syrup, and cilantro.
$15.00|Serves 2
Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, toreado chiles (pan-fried chiles), black beans, and chipotle mayo.
$11.00|Serves 2

Grilled Chicken Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, chicken, toreado chiles (pan-fried chiles), black beans, and chipotle mayo.
$16.00|Serves 2
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese and chicken. Topped with pico de gallo. Served with house-made salsa morita.
$14.00|Serves 2
Mushroom Quesadilla
Flour tortilla stuffed with cheese, mushrooms, onions, garlic, and poblano peppers. Served with house-made salsa molcajete.
$13.00|Serves 2
Mussels a la Diabla
Mussels in a garlic butter & tequila-wine sauce. Served with spicy chili pork rinds and a la diabla sauce.
$13.00|Serves 2
Crab Queso
With crab, Chihuahua cheese, tequila-wine sauce, and scallions. Served with toasted baguette.
$14.00|Serves 2
Corn Ribs
Corn with Mexican sour cream, Tajin seasoning, and queso fresco.
$11.00|Serves 2
Mariscada
Chilled shrimp & crab meat with broth, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cilantro. Served over mashed avocado.
$17.00|Serves 2
Catering Packages
Express Lunch
Includes your choices of 2 appetizers, tacos (served with rice & beans), entree & dessert.
$27.99

Tacos
Al Pastor Tacos
3 tacos with pork and pico de pineapple salsa on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$18.00

Gringo Cheeseburger Tacos
3 tacos with ground beef, cheese, pico de gallo, and pickle ketchup on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$17.00

Steak & Cheese Tacos
3 tacos with marinated grilled steak, Chihuahua cheese, caramelized onions, avocado, cilantro, and chipotle aioli on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$20.00
Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
3 tacos with crispy shrimp (w/ Buffalo sauce), red cabbage, and ranch dressing on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$19.00

Crispy Cheese Tacos
3 tacos with Chihuahua cheese, avocado, pickled mango, and chipotle aioli on crispy tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$15.00
Grilled Chicken Tacos
3 tacos with grilled chicken, refried black bean puree, pico de gallo, and spicy morita salsa on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$17.00
Ancho-Braised Pork Belly Tacos
3 tacos with braised pork belly (w/ ancho sauce), watercress, pickled onions, and lemon vinaigrette on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$18.00
Baja Fish Tacos
3 tacos with battered fish, cabbage slaw, pico de gallo, and chipotle aioli on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$19.00
Fried Chicken Tacos
3 tacos with fried chicken, romaine lettuce, red radish, and pasilla salsa on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$17.00
Smoky Mushroom Tacos
3 tacos with cremini mushrooms, charred corn, garlic, onions, Fresno peppers, and crunchy corn on flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$16.00
Burgers
Buena Vida Burger
Short rib seasoned ground beef patty, sharp cheddar cheese, watercress, tomatoes, bacon jam, and morita mayo on a bun. Served with fries.
$23.00

Hot Entrees
Chicken Enchiladas
Rolled corn tortillas filled with chicken, salsa, onions, Chihuahua cheese, and cilantro in a drunken sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$22.00

Mexican Truffle Enchiladas
Rolled corn tortillas filled with huitlacoche (corn mushrooms), spinach, and Chihuahua cheese in a warm tomatillo sauce. Served with rice and beans.
$20.00
Crab & Shrimp Enchiladas
Rolled corn tortillas filled with crab & shrimp stuffing in a creamy poblano sauce. Topped with pickled red onion and micro cilantro. Served with rice and beans.
$24.00
Crispy Chicken Milanese
Chicken with Caesar tartar and spice blend. Served with jicama & cucumber salad and potato gratin.
$26.00
Acapulco Salmon
Pan-seared salmon filet with thyme, garlic, and guajillo chiles served over poblano cream sauce. Served with a vegetable medley (roasted corn, yellow squash, zucchini, poblano pepper, black beans & green beans).
$26.00
Fajitas
Everything you need to build your own fajitas, including your choice of protein, sautéed fajita veggies, avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and flour tortillas. Served with rice and beans.
$26.00
Mixed Grill Fajitas For 2
Everything you need to build your own fajitas, including grilled chicken, achiote steak, spicy grilled shrimp, sautéed fajita veggies, avocado, pico de gallo, Mexican crema, and flour tortillas. Served with rice & beans and fries.
$48.00|Serves 2

Salads
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce with Parmesan cheese, homemade croutons, and Caesar dressing.
$11.00
Mexican Chopped Salad
Romaine lettuce with grilled corn, cherry tomatoes, black beans, goat cheese, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), tortilla strips, and guajillo chile & roasted tomato vinaigrette.
$13.00

Sides
Rice & Beans
$6.00
Fajita Veggies
In spicy veneno sauce.
$7.00
Hand Cut Fries
$6.00
Potato Gratin
Scalloped potatoes with spinach, cheese, and caramelized onions in a cream sauce.
$7.00
Desserts
Churros
Fried pastry with cinnamon and sugar. Served with dulce de leche.
$9.00

Chocolate-Espresso Brownie
Almond flour brownie with white chocolate and mango cream.
$11.00

Maria Vanilla Cheesecake
Vanilla cheesecake on Maria cookie crust. Topped with blueberry compote and mint.
$11.00

About Buena Vida Catering
On ezCater.com since June 29th, 2023.
Address
2900 Wilson Blvd
Arlington, VA 22201
Arlington, VA 22201
Delivery Hours
Mon-Wed: 12pm-10pm, Thu-Fri: 11am-3pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-10pmTakeout Hours
Mon-Wed: 12pm-10pm, Thu-Fri: 11am-3pm, Sat-Sun: 10am-10pmDelivery Fee
$30.00 & up to this locationChanging your order
Make changes no later than 24 business hours before event time. Restaurant may not be able to accommodate all requests.Cancelling your order
25% fee if canceled within 24 hours of event timeDelivery Minimum
$200.00 minimum for Delivery