At La Buena Vida, guests are invited to enjoy sharing a meal filled with bold flavors alongside good company. This restaurant was born out of a deep desire to share with others the warmth of Latin hospitality. Here, you can enjoy classic Latin recipes with modern spins like Ceviche Buena Vida, ACP, Enchiladas Verdes and more. Its a great spot for a casual dinner or a special occasion.
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Hours:
Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Second time here and it was an amazing experience! The Brussel sprouts app is amazing; I ordered the Salmon Tropical with shrimp as an entree. Tip, ask for salmon medium as mine was way over cooked and dry. The drinks were spot on and fun! The airplane shot flight is an EXPERIENCE within itself. Definitely my new go to for Mexican cuisine. Make a reservation to be on the safe side...and ask for PAOLA for your waitress; she's EXCELLENT
kala c
May 20, 2025
5
The food was amazing!! The staff was great!! Including Carlos, he took his time and wasn’t rude or disrespectful towards me and my family, i would recommend coming here for a family meal, the tacos are amazing, and the wings, 10/10 would come again!
Chockalingam
May 3, 2025
3
Went here for dinner on a Friday night with family, not quite realizing what I was getting into. This place isn’t just a restaurant-it’s themed like a nightclub, complete with extremely loud music, disco lights, haze machines, sparkler parades for shots and special dishes, drummers, cosplayers, photographers-you name it.
Even as someone who enjoys clubbing and lively environments, the concept doesn’t quite work in a dining setting. The restaurant feels like it’s trying too hard and struggling to match the over-the-top vibe with the actual crowd. There was always something happening-almost too much. At one point, they played a five-minute video loop of Trump saying “billions and billions,” which just felt absurd.
The music is deafening, making it hard to talk to others, communicate with staff, or even make a reservation by phone. Despite the lineup of Lambos, Porsches, and Corvettes out front, the whole place felt a bit tacky-like it was cosplaying an upscale vibe rather than truly delivering one. I’m also not sure why a restaurant needs a bouncer frisking guests or people in suits patrolling the floor.
Identity crisis of the vibes of the place aside, a couple of food items (enchiladas and fajitas) were solid, though the bacon-wrapped shrimp missed the mark. Drinks were average. On the plus side, it’s surprisingly affordable given all the theatrics.
Service was spotty-it was difficult to flag someone down, and they forgot basic things like water, utensils, and some drinks, even after we asked (with a notable wait time).
Overall, this might work if you’re out with a large group looking for a loud fun night. But for a date, a family dinner, or anyone hoping to actually enjoy their food and conversation-it’s a hard pass.
Gabbi M
Apr 28, 2025
5
I came here and ordered Jalisco old fashion cocktails and the seafood tower. The drinks were fabulous and the seafood tower was so delicious. I definitely recommend the place and food.
Love Yascone
Apr 27, 2025
5
We were lucky enough to be one of the first customers. We aren’t from North Carolina and we are used to having meals at 10 o’clock or after, but in North Carolina we could never find a restaurant that would stay open past 10pm. If I’m being honest, most places in North Carolina close at 8:30 or 9 PM which does not work for me and my family. We also love high-quality food and we love Mexican food. A lot of times after 10 PM the only choice we had was Taco Bell. This is the first time that I have been to a restaurant where I knew everything was fresh. Everything was made right and that they weren’t about to close on me. It’s the first time I have felt really welcome in North Carolina. I’m from Kentucky and I’ve also lived in LA and New York and I’ve never had a situation where I couldn’t find great food after 10 PM! The culture shock was real. Now, Not only can I get a great cocktail after 10 PM here, but I can get a full course five star meal. Everything is high-end and everything is priced correctly. The vibe is not New York. It’s not LA. It’s not Chicago but it’s not North Carolina either. The vibe is welcome. We want you to have some great food, a good drink and a wonderful time. They are open until 2 AM most nights. So now those of us who are working on our own business Have a place we can go after we’re done at 9 o’clock. We’re not gonna be rushed out. And our food is gonna be good.
