Buena Vida Dining at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Event Space in a Restaurant

Shared space

About this space

Looking for a sun-filled event space for your next gathering? Buena Vida Dining, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge, offers a modern, warm atmosphere with a flexible, spacious layout that can accommodate up to 100 people. Equipped with its own bar, kitchen, and speakers this room provides all the essential facilities to host a seamless event.

Whether you're planning a birthday, family reunion, wedding reception, corporate event, or any other special occasion, the Buena Vida Dining offers a versatile environment tailored to meet your needs.

Prices

Sunday

10:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39 per person

Per session

10:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

WELCOME STATION

Guacamole and Salsa station
Guacamole, Salsa Verde, Salsa Roja, Chille Arbor, Chips
Small | $150 -up to 10ppl
Large | $250-up to 20ppl

MAKE YOUR OWN DISPLAY

*$35 PER PERSON FOR 2H
*SELECT THREE ITEMS FROM SIDES & SALADS
* SELECT ONE ITEM FROM MEXICAN FAIR
*ADD ADDITIONAL DISH FOR $6 PER PERSON
*ADD DESSERT PLATTER FOR $7.99 PER PERSON
DISPLAY MENU

SIDES & SALADS
1. Rice and Beans
2. Hand-Cut fries
3. Veggie Fajitas
4. Brussels Sprouts
5. Caesar Salad
6. Cream Corn
7. Potato Gratin

MEXICAN FAIR
1. Grilled Chicken
2. Fried Chicken
3. Pork Al Pastor
4. Short Rib
5. Salmon
6. Spinach and Cheese
Enchilada
7. Mushrooms

HORS D'OEUVRES

CHOICE OF 5
1. Corn Empanada
2. Corn Rib
3. Beef Tartare
4. Shrimp Al Ajillo
5. Al Pastor Taco
6. Pork Belly Taco
7. Baja Fish Taco
8. Mushroom Taco
9. Fried Chicken Taco
1h | $35 pp
2h | $47 pp

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN DISPLAY

*$60 PER PERSON FOR 2H
*RECOMENDED BY OUR CHEF
*ADD ADDITIONAL DISH FOR $6 PER PERSON
*ADD DESSERT PLATTER FOR $7.99 PER PERSON

1. Rice and Beans
2. Cream Corn
3. Brussels Sprouts
4. Caesar Salad
1. Grilled Chicken Fajita
2. Short Rib
3. Slow Roasted Pork Shank
4. Spinach &Cheese Enchilada

DRINK PACKAGES WINES:

CLASSIC PACKAGE $31 pp/2h

1. Sparkling-Pinot Noir White Brut, Moldova
2. White-Souvignon Blanc, Moldova
3. Red-Cabernet Souvignon, Moldova
4. Rose-Malbec-Syrah, Moldova
MIX RAIL DRINKS:
vodka, rum, gin, bourbon, tequila

BEER
1. Buena Vida Lager-draft
2. Pacifico-draft
3. Corona-bottle
4. DosXX-bottle

SIGNATURE PACKAGE $36 pp/2h

WINES
1. Sparkling-Pinot Noir White Brut, Moldova
2. White-Souvignon Blanc, Moldova
3. Red-Cabernet Souvignon, Moldova
4. Rose-Malbec-Syrah, Moldova

BEER
1. Buena Vida Lager-draft
2. Pacifico-draft
3. Corona-bottle
4. DosXX-bottle

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

1. House Draft Margarita
2. House Red Sangria
3. Raspberry Fizz
MIX RAIL DRINKS: house vodka, rum, gin, bourbon, tequila

PREMIUM PACKAGE $50 pp/2h

WINES
1. Sparkling-Pinot Noir White Brut, Moldova
2. White-Souvignon Blanc, Moldova
3. Red-Cabernet Souvignon, Moldova
4. Rose-Malbec-Syrah, Moldova

BEER
1. Buena Vida Lager-draft
2. Pacifico-draft
3. Corona-bottle
4. DosXX-bottle

SIGNATURE COCKTAILS

4. House Draft Margarita
5. House Red Sangria
6. Raspberry Fizz

MIX RAIL DRINKS: 1.vodka 2.rum 3.gin
4.bourbon 5.tequila

TOP SHELVE:
1. Vodka: Tito’s, Ketel One
2. Rum: Bacardi, Captain Morgan
3. Gin: Citadelle, Tanqueray
4. Whiskey: Jack Daniels, Black Label
5. Tequila: Espolón, 1800

Monday

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39 per person

Per session

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Tuesday

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39 per person

Per session

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Wednesday

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39 per person

Per session

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Thursday

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39 per person

Per session

11:00 am – 10:00 pm

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Friday

11:00 am – 12:00 am

from $39 per person

Per session

11:00 am – 12:00 am

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Saturday

10:00 am – 12:00 am

from $39 per person

Per session

10:00 am – 12:00 am

from $39

Note: Alcohol licence until 12:00 am. All prices include sales tax.

Capacity

Standing

up to 100

Dining

up to 70

Catering and drinks

Extensive vegan menu

Alcohol licence until 12:00 am

Facilities

Paid parking facilities available nearby

Air conditioner

Music & sound equipment

Accessibility

Rules of the space

Allowed events

Host rules

• No smoking in the building.
• Outside dessert is allowed.
• A 50% deposit is required to hold the dates. The remaining amount will be charged the day before the event.
• The menu must be finalized 7 days before the event.
• The group count must be finalized 2 days before the event.
• This venue charges an admin fee of 22% on the food & beverage total.

About Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Buena Vida Gastrolounge on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington is a Mexican restaurant with modern interiors, natural light, and tropical surroundings. It has wall windows and a retractable roof on the rooftop for all-weather use.

The venue offers multiple spaces: Main Dining Area, Treehouse, Private Dining Room, Lounge, Tequila Bar, and semi-outdoor Rooftop. Ideal for small dinners, family gatherings, wedding receptions, and corporate events, Buena Vida Gastrolounge provides a memorable dining experience.