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La Buena Vida

La Buena Vida

 
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La Buena Vida

La Buena Vida

970-631-8186 901 E Harmony Rd Ste 140, Fort Collins, CO 80525
 

Attention
For 04/18/2025 - 04/24/2099 our delivery hours will be: Closed
Ordering Hours
Sunday12 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday12 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday12 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday12 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday12 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday12 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday12 PM - 8:30 PM

Most Popular  

Chips & Salsa
House chips with 4 oz of Tomatillo Salsa, 4oz Molcajete (mild red) Salsa, & 4oz Habanero (spicy) Salsa.
gluten-free.
$4.00
Carne Asada (Charbroiled Skirt Steak) (GF)
Skirt steak with your choice of House, Rosemary, or Chipotle marinade. Served with guacamole, potatoes, refried beans & roasted bell peppers.
gluten-free.
$26.00
3 Items Dinner Combo (GF)
gluten-free.
$21.00
Guacamole Fresco (GF)
Fresh avacados prepared with chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, & sea salt.
gluten-free , vegetarian.
$14.00
Shredded Chicken Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$17.00
2 Items Dinner Combo (GF)
gluten-free.
$19.00

Appetizers (Dinner)  

Guacamole Fresco (GF)
Fresh avacados prepared with chopped onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, peppers, cilantro, lime juice, & sea salt.
gluten-free , vegetarian.
$14.00
Cheese Quesadilla Asadero
Quesadilla filled with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese. Accompanied with a side of fresh guacamole & tomato slices.
vegetarian.
$11.00
Chorizo & Frijoles (GF)
Grandmas original Mexican spicy sausage recipe, mixed with our refried black beans. Topped with Queso Fresco.
gluten-free.
$14.00
Crab & Shrimp Ceviche (GF)
One of the most popular dishes in the coastal regions of Mexico. A very fresh mixture of diced crab & shrimp, tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, serrano peppers & a touch of lime juice.
gluten-free.
$16.00
Queso con Crema
Our famous Poblano sauce mixed with melted monterrey jack cheese.
gluten-free.
$9.00
Mushroom & Spinach Quesadilla
Quesadilla filled with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese, steamed Spinach & Mushrooms. Accompanied with a side of fresh guacamole & tomato slices.
vegetarian.
$13.00
Shredded Chicken Quesadilla
Quesadilla filled with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese & juicy marinated shredded chicken. steamed Spinach & Mushrooms. Accompanied with a side of fresh guacamole & tomato slices.
$16.00
Shredded Beef Quesadilla
Quesadilla filled with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese & juicy marinated shredded beef. Accompanied with a side of fresh guacamole & tomato slices.
$16.00
Shrimp Quesadilla
Quesadilla filled with melted Monterrey Jack Cheese with a mix of marinated & sauteed shrimp, diced peppers, & onions. Accompanied with a side of fresh guacamole & tomato slices.
$17.00
Taquitos Dorados (GF)
A dozen golden crispy taquitos filled with potatoes & shredded chicken. Served with guacamole, sliced lettuce & diced tomatoes. Topped with salsa de jitomate & queso Fresco.
gluten-free.
$18.00
Half Dozen Taquitos Dorados (GF)
A half dozen golden crispy taquitos filled with potatoes & shredded chicken. Served with guacamole, sliced lettuce & diced tomatoes. Topped with salsa de jitomate & queso Fresco.
gluten-free.
$9.00

Ensaladas (Salads) (Dinner)  

Ensalada Mexicana (GF)
Lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, queso Oaxaca & sesame seeds. Served with lime dressing.
gluten-free , vegetarian.
$11.00
Ensalada de Pollo (GF)
Grilled chicken, lettuce, onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, orange/tequila sauteed apples, & toasted pumpkin seeds. Served with lime dressing.
gluten-free.
$16.00
Ensalada de Camaron (GF)
Sauteed shrimp, spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, grilled peppers, and toasted almonds. Served with lime dressing.
gluten-free.
$18.00

Tostadas Del Chef (Dinner)  

3 tostadas.

Vegetarionos (Vegetarian) Tostada (GF)
Refried beans, fresh guacamole, lettuce, Cotija cheese, tomatoes & house onions.
gluten-free.
$14.00
Lomo de Puerco Tostada (GF)
Slow cooked pork tenderloin in Guajillo adobo sauce with a pinch of exotic spices. Topped with lettuce, Cotija cheese, tomatoes & house onions.
gluten-free.
$16.00

Childrens Menu (Dinner)  

All items served with refried black beans and Spanish rice. Sodas included as well.

One Chicken Taco (GF)
Accompanied with Spanish rice & refried black beans.
gluten-free.
$8.00
One Cheese Enchilada (GF)
Accompanied with Spanish rice & refried black beans.
gluten-free.
$8.00
One Cheese Quesadilla
Accompanied with Spanish rice & refried black beans.
$8.00
One Bean & Cheese Burrito
Accompanied with Spanish rice & refried black beans.
$8.00

Enchiladas Morelia (Dinner)  

Two enchiladas served with a side of Spanish rice & refried beans. Topped with red or green sauce.

Shredded Chicken Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$17.00
Shredded Beef Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$17.00
Mushroom & Spinach Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$15.00
Cheese Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$14.00
Chicken with Mole Sauce Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$18.00
Pacifico (Shrimp & Tilapia) Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$21.00
Grilled Chicken Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$20.00
Grilled Steak Enchiladas (GF)
gluten-free.
$21.00

Chile Rellenos (Dinner)  

Special recipe form the Caballero family. Two roasted and de-seeded poblano peppers topped with poblano sauce. Served with Spanish rice and refried beans.

Cheese Rellenos (GF)
A mix of three cheeses. Queso fresco, asadero and monterrey cheese.
gluten-free.
$18.00
Rellenos de Marisco (GF)
For seafood and relleno lovers. A mix of juicy shrimp and tilapia sauteed in our traditional garlic marinade
gluten-free.
$22.00
Relleno Vegetarianos (Veggie Rellenos (GF)
A fresh sauteed mix of diced mushrooms & spinach leaves stuffed with cheese.
gluten-free.
$20.00
Rellenos Asadas
Juicy rellenos stuffed with your choice of grilled chicken or grilled skirt steak.
gluten-free.
$22.00

Tradicional Burritos (Dinner)  

Additional 1.50 for red or green sauce on each burrito. 3 for Poblano cream sauce.

Burrito de Pollo
Chicken thighs charbroiled with our house marinade or shredded chicken with refried beans and pico de gallo. Served with refried beans and Spanish rice.
$17.00
Carnitas Burrito
Chunks of slow cooked pork with refried beans & pico de gallo. Served with refried beans and Spanish rice..
$17.00
Beef Burrito
Tender beef skirt steak charbroiled with our house marinade or shredded beef with refried beans & pico de gallo. Served with refried beans and Spanish rice.
$18.00
Chile Verde Burrito
Chunks of slow cooked pork in our special roasted tomatillo sauce with refried beans & pico de gallo. Served with refried beans, Spanish rice & topped with green sauce.
$17.00
Veggie Burrito
A savory mixture of sauteed onions, bell peppers, zucchini & tomatoes . Served with refried beans and Spanish rice.
$12.00

Charbroiled Tacos (Dinner)  

Three warm soft street tacos. Served with refried black beans, fresh guacamole, topped with diced onions and cilantro.

Grilled Chicken Tacos (GF)
(Dinner Only)
Options of Adobo, Chipotle or Rosemary marinade.
gluten-free.
$20.00
Pork (Al Pastor) Tacos (GF)
(Dinner Only)
Topped with pickled red onions & diced grilled pineapples
gluten-free.
$21.00
Grilled Skirt Steak Tacos (GF)
(Dinner Only)
Options of Adobo, Chipotle or Rosemary marinade.
gluten-free.
$20.00
Camaron (Shrimp) Tacos (GF)
(Dinner Only)
Sauteed Shrimp topped and sauteed spinach leaves.
spicy , gluten-free.
$21.00
Shredded Chicken Tacos (GF)
Topped with diced onions & cilantro.
gluten-free.
$16.00
Shredded Beef Tacos (GF)
Topped with diced onions & cilantro.
gluten-free.
$17.00
Carnitas Tacos (GF)
Topped with diced onions & cilantro.
gluten-free.
$17.00

Dinner Combinations  

1 Item Dinner Combo (GF)
gluten-free.
$11.00
2 Items Dinner Combo (GF)
gluten-free.
$19.00
3 Items Dinner Combo (GF)
gluten-free.
$21.00

Meat Specials (Dinner)  

Carne Asada (Charbroiled Skirt Steak) (GF)
Skirt steak with your choice of House, Rosemary, or Chipotle marinade. Served with guacamole, potatoes, refried beans & roasted bell peppers.
gluten-free.
$26.00
Pollo a La Parilla (Charbroiled Chicken) (GF)
Grilled chicken breast with your choice of House, Rosemary, or Chipotle marinade. Served with guacamole, potatoes, refried beans & roasted poblano peppers.
gluten-free.
$22.00
Mole Chavelita (Chicken Mole) (GF)
From a Nahuatl (Aztec) word, molli meaning, "sauce" or "mixture ; Our dark red mole recipe that spans through generations of careful preparation. A warm savory dish of grilled chicken thighs served with two sides of Spanish rice.
gluten-free.
$23.00
Pollo Con Crema (GF)
Tender charbroiled chicken breast cooked to perfection on the grill. Topped with Poblano sauce. Served with refried beans, pico de gallo & fresh guacamole.
gluten-free.
$24.00
Guilotas Asadas (GF)
10 oz. of juicy quail, marinated in our special garlic & onion sauce. Served with spinach, refried beans, rice, guacamole & pico de gallo.
gluten-free.
$25.00
Carne Asada Tampiquena (GF)
A three piece combination of grilled Carne Asada, one deep fried chicken taquito, and one chicken mole enchilada. Served with refried black beans, Spanish rice, guacamole, 7 pico de gallo.
gluten-free.
$30.00

Seafood Specials (Dinner)  

Camarones La Buena Vida (GF)
A delicious mix of sauteed shrimp & potatoes in our special Rosemary Poblano cream sauce. Served with a side of Spanish rice, spinach leaves, & tomato slices.
gluten-free.
$25.00
Brochetas de Camaron (GF)
One of our most tropical dishes; Tender chipotle adobo marinated shrimp, grilled to perfection. Served with Spanish rice, guacamole, & pico de gallo.
spicy , gluten-free.
$27.00
Tilapia (Fish Fillet) (GF)
Fresh tilapia filet delicately cooked with your choice of Ajillo (guajillo pepper) sauce or Diabla (sweet & spicy) sauce. Served with Spanish rice, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo & grilled corn.
spicy , gluten-free.
$22.00
Combo Pacifico (GF)
A maritime dish of tilapia & shrimp in garlic chipotle sauce. Served with Spanish rice, fresh guacamole, pico de gallo & grilled corn.
gluten-free.
$27.00
Camarones (Shrimp) (GF)
Fresh shrimp cooked with your choice of Ajillo (guajillo pepper) sauce or Diabla (sweet & spicy) sauce. Served with Spanish rice, fresh guacamole, & grilled corn.
spicy , gluten-free.
$25.00
Camarones en Crema Chipotle (GF)
A delicious mix of sauteed shrimp & mushrooms in our creamy Poblano sauce. Served with a side of Spanish rice, spinach leaves, & tomato slices.
gluten-free.
$25.00

Fajita Special (Dinner)  

Broiled and marinated strips of meat of your choice, with a compliment of sauteed onions, tomatoes & bell peppers. Served with a side of refried beans, guacamole & pico de gallo.

Chicken Fajita (GF)
gluten-free.
$24.00
Beef (Skirt) Fajita (GF)
gluten-free.
$26.00
Camaron (Shrimp) Fajita (GF)
gluten-free.
$26.00
Chicken & Shrimp Fajita (GF)
gluten-free.
$28.00
All Meats Fajita (GF)
Combination of beef skirt, chicken & shrimp.
gluten-free.
$32.00
Veggie Fajita (GF)
gluten-free , vegetarian.
$15.00

Postres (Desserts) (Dinner)  

Sopapilla
Deliciously baked pastry dough accompanied with your choice of chocolate, vanilla, or coconut ice cream. Topped with cinnamon sugar, whipped cream, & chocolate drizzle.
$8.00
Flan la Buena Vida (GF)
Homemade baked pineapple flan with a sweet caramelized topping, whipped cream, & cherry on top.
gluten-free.
$8.00
Sopapilla Sin Nieve
Soft baked pastry dough without ice cream. Topped with cinnamon sugar, whipped cream & chocolate drizzle.
$5.00
Bola de Chocolate (GF)
Single scoop of your choice of ice cream topped with whipped cream, cherry & mint on top.
gluten-free.
$3.00

Chile Verde (Dinner)  

Chunks of slowly cooked pork in our roasted green tomatillo sauce & topped with a small side of fried spinach leaves.. Accompanied with refried black beans, Spanish rice & a side of tomato slices.

Chile Verde (GF)
Chunks of slowly cooked pork in our roasted green tomatillo sauce & topped with a small side of fried spinach leaves.. Accompanied with refried black beans, Spanish rice & a side of tomato slices.
gluten-free.
$22.00

Carnitas Estilo Michoacan (Dinner)  

Carnitas Estilo Michoacan (GF)
A national iconic dish originated from Michoacan. Chunks of slow cooked pork with grandmas recipe. Served with refried beans, guacamole, pickled jalapenos & house onions.
gluten-free.
$22.00

Marias Soup (Dinner)  

Marias Soup (GF)
Traditional chicken broth recipe from Michoacan with stuffed chile poblano and potato dumplings.
gluten-free.
$13.00

Soft Drinks & Beverages  

16oz Regular Coke
$3.50
16oz Diet Coke
$3.50
16oz Fanta Orange Soda
$3.50
16oz Sprite Lemon Soda
$3.50
16oz Barg's Root Beer
$3.50
16oz Dr. Pepper
$3.50
10oz Tropicana Orange Juice
$3.50
10oz Tropicana Cranberry Juice
$3.50

Sides  

Avocado slices
gluten-free.
$5.00
Beans
gluten-free.
$2.00
Butter
gluten-free.
$1.00
Shredded Monterrey Jack Cheese
gluten-free.
$2.00
Diced Cilantro
gluten-free.
$0.50
Cilantro and onions mix
gluten-free.
$1.00
Roasted Bell Peppers
gluten-free.
$2.00
Sliced Cucumber
gluten-free.
$1.50
Side Guacamole
gluten-free.
$5.00
Fresh Diced Jalapeno
gluten-free.
$1.50
Jalapenos Toreado (Fried Jalapenos)
gluten-free.
$2.00
Shredded Lettuce
gluten-free.
$1.00
Diced Onions
gluten-free.
$1.00
House Pickled Onions
gluten-free.
$1.00
Pico de Gallo
A mix of diced onions, tomatoes, & cilantro.
gluten-free.
$1.00
Rosemary Potatoes
gluten-free.
$3.00
Spanish Rice
gluten-free.
$2.00
Salsa Mole
gluten-free.
$4.00
Salsa Poblana
White cream sauce.
gluten-free.
$3.00
Salsa Roja (Red Sauce)
gluten-free.
$1.50
Salsa Verde (Green Sauce)
gluten-free.
$1.50
Sour Cream
gluten-free.
$3.00
Chips & Salsa
House chips with 4 oz of Tomatillo Salsa, 4oz Molcajete (mild red) Salsa, & 4oz Habanero (spicy) Salsa.
gluten-free.
$4.00

970-631-8186

We offer delivery and takeout for this restaurant.

Ordering Hours

Sunday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Monday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Tuesday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Wednesday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Thursday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 8:30 PM