My friend and I came here last spring. The parking is limited, however we were able to find parking on the side of the restauraunt. The interior and exterior of Buena Vida is warm and inviting. The staff were friendly and quick with our order. There are plenty of areas to sit and their menu offers a variety of options. I opted for the barbacoa and chipotle lime tacos with a side of borracho beans. The beans were flavorful and paired well with the yummy tacos. My friend enjoyed her tacos as well. My meal satisfied me without feeling stuffed. I look forward to my next visit. read more

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Man, this one was a complete surprise. Our original plans for the evening were thrown off due to not knowing which places in the area were open when, so we opted for this place since it was accessible and the parking seemed to be more reasonable than others in the area. They're your typical trendy taco place, with their own selection of merchandise and crazy/cheesy jokes strewn about on t-shirts and signage. They have an ample bar space, but it looked like only one patron was interested in that; the rest of us were there to eat. You order your food at the counter and get a buzzer to come back and pick it up. The staff is friendly enough, but you don't really interact with them much since it's all pretty much self service after you go to the counter. The drink station has cane sugar based sodas; it's a bit heavy on the foam, but otherwise good. We opted for the birria pizza, a couple of cups of pozole, and a side of elote. Everything was solid. The elote was good, not great, but the pozole really hit the spot given how cold it was outside. The birria pizza is what blew me away, though. This was easily one of the most unique, but tasty, things I've ever had. It's not really a pizza, more like a topped quesadilla, but they did a great job of it. I'd not only come back here next time I'm in Fort Worth, I'd be interested in opening a location in Houston if I had the money to franchise it. read more

I had went to the this amazing restaurant, 12 Days Of Christmas, YELP, Elites. The whole atmosphere of this restaurant is totally, relaxing, positive vibes, with awesome aroma floating throughout their. I was greated as soon as, I entered with just a warm welcoming. The staff are, just beautiful, kind great at their job, you couldn't find a better family owned restaurant, that is as really good as them. Everyone, their was just enjoying one another company and great food and drinks. I didn't take a picture of the guacamole and chips, omg they was, so good, I'm still licking my fingers. read more

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03/04/2026 The bartenders are friendly and attentive. The food is so good especially when you order in. My favorites are the chipotle shrimp and the pork. The patatas bravas are addictive. The elote is pretty dang good too! Great seating options. I personally am a barfly! read more

Buena Vida - What a beautiful pina colada. Almost hated to drink it! - Tacos Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

I love the decor! The service was excellent. I ordered a marg on the rocks. It was ok, but tons of tart lime. I ordered the shrimp taco, and a chicken quesadilla. The shrimp taco was good. I was expecting a pop of flavor, but it didn't quite happen. The chicken quesadilla, on the other hand, was full of flavor and very delicious...best Q I've ever had. read more

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I will say this, and I mean it: I would be willing to drive all the way to Fort Worth, just for their food. They're that good! The customer service, from start to finish, was exceptional. Because of the parking, I wanted to get there earlier in the day to help avoid the headache associated with finding a space close to the eatery. Thankfully, I was able to find a spot in front of the apartments. With our Yelp Texmas event, we were treated to a margarita and a street taco; they were kind enough to allow me to substitute my drink for sparkling water, as I didn't want to drink and then turn around and drive. The decor is always nice, and with Christmas being around the corner, it was very festive. I ordered the Birria Pizza: Again, this was phenomenal and worth every penny. Every single bite was full of flavor, and that was without the sauce; the sauce added more layers and made it even better. It is plentiful and will last for at least two days, depending on how many people are sharing the pizza. Gringo Street Taco: I did not get this item; I didn't realize it until I was halfway home. Because I had two separate orders, the pizza came out first and the taco, second. I was disappointed. I've read that the Gringo was very good and missed out. Because it was a gift from Vida, I was okay with not getting it. I'll add that to my list for next time. This is a place that will always be on my list, they're one of my top FIVES! read more

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Exceptional customer service from Hannah and the entire staff. I usually love the dip trio appetizer, but this time the guacamole was bland and the salsa a bit watery. Next time, I'll ask for all queso if that's an option. The gringo street taco was delicious! The ground beef was well-seasoned and the toppings were fresh. I chose the house margarita on the rocks and it did not disappoint. The frozen version I tried previously was overly salty. Parking was easy to find, and I enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. read more

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I stopped by this taco spot since I was in the area. The setup is great, a taco spot with a bar on the side and the overall vibe and decor are really nice. I tried one of their street tacos (Adobo Garlic Bistec), and it was quite delicious. I'm not a big taco person and usually just grab street tacos from small local spots when I'm out with friends, so this was a pleasant surprise. I also had their margarita, which was really good as well. read more

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I came here for a Yelp event with two friends, and Eric was helpful with vegetarian recommendations. I ordered the chipotle mushroom taco and a classic lime margarita. We also shared the chips and queso, patatas bravas, and elote. The mushroom taco was flavorful. The patatas bravas were spicy and creamy, the elote was solid, and the queso was okay. I noticed on an older menu that they used to have a jackfruit taco, which sounds really good and I really hope they bring that back. They also have taco and margarita specials on Tuesdays. read more

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Great vibe to the place. I could see any size party finding a nice time here for a no frills, but hip vibe atmosphere. It's a menu board where you then order and seat yourself. You get a pager and then go up to the counter to pick up your food. The menu is slightly eclectic street tacos. Some familiar favorites like tacos al pastor but with a few twists here and there. Flavors were good but I was disappointed with the corn tortillas. One corn tortilla (as opposed to two small, street taco size) and I'm guessing they are just store bought because the tortilla actually took away from the flavors of the actual filling rather than compliment them. For a higher price point ($4+ dollars per taco), it was too small a portion for the price. 4 star for food flavor abd atmopshere, 2 stars for tortillas and price point, leaving me with an average 3 star rating. read more

The staff here were so amazing! My husband has a tomato allergy and they were so helpful making sure the food we received was safe for him. They changed out the dips on the dip trio to accommodate him. The food was great. We were very impressed and will be back. Order at the counter and bar for your food and drinks. Oh and 3$ margaritas on Tuesdays! read more

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Stopped by on a Sunday funday afternoon for a quick drink! I was in need of a good margarita and the mango margarita hit the spot! We sat at the bar enjoyed a schooner and watched some sports. Also got to talking with the bar manager! Drinks are kinda expensive so we will most definitely be back for happy hour and some food! read more

Buena Vida - Mangonada margarita - Tacos Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

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Great trompo tacos with fresh pineapple. The elote with the cheetos dust was spicy and good. Their salsa options are very tasty. Friendly team and clean fast casual space. read more

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I ordered the Chipotle Lime Shrimp tacos. The tortillas were delicious and tasted handmade. My shrimp was a little overcooked, but the flavor was amazing-- especially with the green sauce. I also got a margarita, which was awesome! I ordered chicken strips and fries for my kids and they said it was the best they've ever had. We'll definitely be back. read more

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1st time here and it was great! The service was quick, the food was great and the drinks were just as great...We sat at the bar and the bartenders were very nice while serving good drinks, that makes for a very good experience . The general manager Eric was very hands on and helped out when needed. We will definitely be back again with more family next time! read more

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A fun and lowkey spot with seriously delicious classic Tex-Mex. We stopped in for a late lunch, and found their chips and queso to really, truly be one of the best in town. And of course, their huge frozen coronaritas warmed this ex-Texan's heart. A nice spot for a quick pick me up on Main, Buena Vida is it. read more

The place is aesthetically nice but I wasn't a fan of the food. I ordered the asada tacos, trompo pastor and pollo with rice and beans and I was sad that I didn't like any of the tacos or rice. My mom liked her chicken tacos but my asada tacos were too salty, oily and seasoned in an untraditional way, the al pastor had too much of the meat and tasted un seasoned, the salsas only provide spice but not much of a flavor. The only thing that I enjoyed were the beans. They're a mix between frijoles tejanos and Mexicanos. Lastly, I'd like to suggest paper menus. The menu changes so much on screen that it's hard to read. Another couple next to us asked for the same thing. read more

The tacos were good but the margaritas were awful and so was the service. It's worth it once but after that go somewhere else

All of the food here is delicious, especially the birria pizza and birria ramen. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is that the house rocks margaritas are not that good, but we did get there when it started to get busy. However, the frozen margaritas and the speciality drinks are yummy! read more

Tacos & Tequila will always have my heart! Located on the south side, Buena Vida offers flavors and flare. Unlike many other tacos spots, Buena Vida gives a modern trendy feel will ample in-house and patio seating. An expansive menu offers flavors from birria to street tacos even a few speciality options. As a first-timer, I kept hearing about the birria tacos & decided to follow suit. Flavorful, the birria taco was well seasoned and cooked to perfection. Paired with the house made consome, the tacos were official. My only knock was there could've been a tad more meat. The elote as well was phenomal, the balanced of spice and cheese was proof the staff knew what they were doing! Now to my favorite, house made margs.. I went with the frozen and I must say it packed a punch. After a days long drive arriving back to FW, one frozen marg had me feeling GREAT. Shoutout to the team at Buena Vida for good grub and libations! Although the afternoon lunch rush was in full swing, wait time wasn't long. Definitely worth a try if you're near southside FWTX. read more

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Yum! I came here for lunch with a friend and we had a great time. We both got the birria tacos and they were super delicious. The salsas and sauces they had were great as well. It was cute inside too with outdoor and indoor seating in a nice area. On Tuesdays they have 'taco Tuesday' and it's 2 for 5 street tacos (doesn't include birria though) and they also have a great happy hour with 5 dollar margs and a great lunch menu! Would love to come back when I'm back in the area, loved this spot so much! read more

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Parking is advertised as $10, but it's actually $13 something. It's extremely unlikely you'll find other parking. Staff were friendly. The food was just ok. The carne asada had lots of American taco seasoning. The tortillas weren't good. I ordered elotes without the cilantro (which is not in the corn per menu, but clearly visible). They did leave the cilantro topping off, but cilantro was mixed into the corn. Two people in our group recieved completely wrong orders. read more

Some of the best tacos & appetizers I've had in Fort Worth. I love their barbacoa, shrimp, and papas appetizer. The way they make the papas with all the delicious sour cream, cheese and salsa it's just perfection! They have refreshing drinks, a cute atmosphere with an outdoor seating option that is very spacious. Perfect for a summer night dinner with friends. I've been back many times and it's consistently great food and service. 10/10!! I love their salsa as well. They have all the colors. read more

Tonight was the second time I have been here and I still love it. It was super busy at 7pm. Only seating was a few tables on the decking outside but it cooled off so it was nice enough to eat out there. Don't forget if you're medical to bring your badge for 15% off everyday. read more

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Who doesn't love a good taco Tuesday! Buena vida did not disappoint at all. The food, the drinks, the service and vibes were definitely great. They offer 2 street tacos for 5 dollars with your choice of whatever meat. I had the pastor and shrimp tacos and I was highly satisfied with them. You also can order your drinks at the counter and then pick them up from the bar. Definitely will be my new taco Tuesday spot the next time I'm in the DFW area read more

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I came here because, I'm a part of the Elite Crew. It was lunch time, like around 12:30. There seem to be a lot of people in line with one person working? I got out of line to use the Restroom and when I came back, the line had not moved. I had a reservation somewhere else that I didn't want to cancel. So, I decided to leave. However, there were a lot of significant takeaways. Here's what I discovered. Parking is very difficult to find. You have to park on the street. They have a large outdoor patio, the ambience is beautiful and clean. BV has a Tejano playlist that includes the late Selena Quintanilla. The infamous sound of Techno Cumba was playing. This seems like a trendy hotspot? Seems like the office staff heads over here along w friend groups. The majority of the people didn't seem to mind the wait, except these two guys in front of me. They were contemplating to go somewhere else. I hope they get things moving because, I will return to give them another chance. I'm looking forward to trying their Taco's! read more

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Parking is $10. I tried this restaurant as a part of a Yelp promotion. When I arrived, nobody had any idea about the Yelp promotion. So, I just ordered anyway because I had already dropped $10 on parking. Otherwise, I would have just left. But really, WTH? You partner with Yelp to do a promotion and then don't tell your service staff? I ordered the birria tacos and the kids quesadillas. For sides, I got elote and potatoes. No high chairs. No booster seats. Water cups have no lids. No kids cups. So, this is 100% not a place for families with kids. The elote was the worst. There was this weird red cheetoe dust covering the top. I had one bite. The potatoes were also bad. I had one bite and left the rest. I have no idea what the seasoning was, but everyone hated it. The kids quesadillas were fine. The birria tacos were the only thing good. The tacos are the only reason this is not a 1 star review. $37.77 for a pretty bad experience. It would be better to just sell the tacos out of a food truck for $10. There are so many good places to get Mexican food in Fort Worth. Go eat at anywhere else. read more

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I had found Buena Vida a little while ago, going to an event at a neighboring restaurant. Staff was extremely welcoming during our visit. You order at the counter, get a buzzer and can pick your food up at the counter. Though during our visit we were sitting close enough that they brought it too us. The resturant is cute, and does have some outside seating, if the Texas weather is willing to allow for folks to be comfortable to use it! I had the chance to swing by for a quick bite! The prices were very much reasonable. I love that they have a jackfruit street taco! I love that I can add them to the quick bite spots when over here, and the coupe next door allows for outside food to come in ... so I love that I can support more then one place in one visit!!! read more

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First time here, discovered this restaurant via TikTok. Being new to the area and on the hunt for good Mexican food or tacos, this place hit the mark--specifically for tacos. We were greeted warmly upon entry, and the beautiful decor really stood out. Jordan, our server, was friendly and did a good job managing multiple tasks. The margaritas were just okay--more juice and ice than a balanced drink, so I'd rate them 6/10. This restaurant operates in a semi-self-service style: you can place your order at the bar or counter, receive a table buzzer, and pick up your food when it's ready. It's not a full-service restaurant, but there's plenty of seating inside and on the patio. I didn't love how limited and strict the shared patio space was with the neighboring restaurant. As for the food, I ordered a pollo taco, which was delicious--9/10. The barbacoa taco, however, was dry and lacked balanced flavor, so I'd give it a 6/10. The elote was perfectly made, especially with the crunch and spice of the Hot Cheeto crunch topping--10/10. The dip trio was also fresh and enjoyable--10/10. Overall, it was a good time with nice vibes. Thank you, Buena Vida! read more

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Best $5 margaritas in town on taco Tuesday. Can't go wrong with the 2 for $5 tacos all day on Tuesday. Great selection of salsas! Mangoneada margarita is great for any day. The birria tacos and pizza are a must. The entire team is welcoming and friendly. Great music always playing. read more

Good spot! I came here with the expectation to eat Americanized Mexican food and it did have some elements it somehow maintain an authentic Mexican flavor. Had the birria pizza and trompo fries. Fries were great and the trompo was actually very tasty. The birria pizza was good too although the birria was missing the birria flavor. The combination of cheese and salsa saved that! Pros: Food was actually good! Great atmosphere playing the hottest Latin musi Trompo fries Cons: Just probably the customer service could be better. Definitely will return!!! read more

Buena Vida is so fun and delicious. The tacos and cocktails are as bright and colorful as the restaurant itself, which is perfect for lots of photo-taking with its hot pink featured wall and natural light. They sell cute, cheeky merch, too. See my photos! The birria tacos are what they should be, melty gooey beefy cheesy tacos with an unctuous consommé for dipping. The street tacos aren't lacking in filling. You've gotta try the Trompo meat freshly carved. It's super juicy and delicious. I also recommend the chips and dip trio: guacamole, salsa, and queso. I'm usually underwhelmed by dip trios but this one is really good; even the chips alone are yum. If you like coconut, you have to try their pina colada. It's strong and smooth and a little too easy to finish. Topped with toasted coconut flakes and an edible flower, it's really pretty to boot. The strawberry kiwi delight is super good as well. The fresh strawberry puree is really refreshing and not too sweet. This is a casual spot where you order at the counter, full service at the bar. There's a large patio space that the restaurant is opened up to in nice weather (go before it gets too hot). read more

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Service - Very nice & patient customer service from Emily (believe that was her name) Tacos- decent, husband stated some of the meats were chewy. I got both shrimp & veggie tacos (which is on the menu as Chile Rellano) Shrimp was slightly overcooked, but good flavor wise. Chile Rellano tacos were the best out of all of the tacos we ordered. Sides- Fries - 5/5 Chips w/Guacamole- 5/5 will add to order every time! Elote- our fault for not reading the description the hot Cheetos on top were just not our thing. Potatoes- Too much extra toppings on top (again may be stated on the menu and I didn't read) Very open space and clean restaurant, with patio dining available. Will be back! read more

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Very pricy, 3 birria tacos with elote ($14), and a drink totaled to about $20. They close the platter options at 11pm (this was a Friday) and you can only get a la carte tacos after that. Decent atmosphere, relatively large patio for nice weather periods. The elote was good but not a lot of crema inside. Wish I had known about the abundance of cilantro because I would have opted without. Tacos were also okay but some large chunks that could not be easily bitten. Also had some bites that tasted extremely burnt. I might go back but the price point would likely deter me for the value. read more

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Buena Vida has become the spot for a quick bite and happy hour drink for when we are visiting with my sister in law who lives nearby. I think we've ended up coming up here about once a month or at least every other month since finding this place. We had gotten the tip to come down here from two different groups, one from folks we know here on yelp ... and some of my sister in laws neighbors that we had gotten to know when we were all regulars at the T&P Tavern when it was still opened. You order from a counter and get your food once your buzzer goes off. You pick up your drinks from the bar or from the soda machine. Food is pretty decent here; and they have various salsas you can try. They have a patio area to be able to hang out at if the weather allows for it! read more

Food was great the service was not and it was weird. Ordered our food which was great. Finished my food waiting for our drinks and no one told us we had to take our drink tickets to the bar to be made (like we work there) but got our drinks and the tacos was amazing. Pollo taco was great and I got the trompo pastor and wow the pineapple are the perfect topper. Elotes and birra tacos were also great! read more

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I found this spot from a quick google search, and it did not disappoint. When you first walk in you are greeted by a very nicely decorated restaurant that gives off colorful fun vibes. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and instructed to find a seat and order at the food counter or the full service bar. I went with the barria tacos, a shrimp taco, and an order of fries . The barria tacos had a good amount of cheese in the middle, and a sprinkle on top, that complimented the broth. The fries were lightly battered and crispy, & they were still good when I heated my leftovers too! The shrimp taco was the star of the show for me. It was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the radish & cotija were a nice addition. While we were eating the bartender brought my party a sample of all of their frozen drinks. They had mangonada, Jarritos spiked ice, pina coloada, & a classic margarita. The Harritos was my favorite; tasty but not too strong. The pina colada was my second favorite as far as quality & consistency, but beware, it's strong. I live in Dallas so I will definitely be adding Buena Vida to my list of places to stop by whenever I come to Fort Worth. read more

Buena Vida - Barria tacos & crispy fries - Tacos Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Great new taco place in Fort Worth! The restaurant itself was spacious and cute. We came in a big group walk in and they were able to put tables together for us. Happy hour is great along with their margs. The shrimp taco was definitely my favorite and I loved the birria they had. Beans and elotes were also delicious. The owner/manager was extremely sweet and there are deals available for healthcare workers which is so appreciated! Definitely come by and support this new business. read more

Buena Vida - Shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Fort Worth, Texas

Well, this was not our first visit to Buena Vida and I really thought I had reviewed it the last time, but maybe not. It's s a cool place, but be aware that there is limited indoor seating and you'll likely need to meet new friends to have a place to sit during busy times. Granted, we were here at 6:15 on a Saturday night, and it was very busy, BUT it took 28 minutes to get our food. The 2 young ladies (1 at the register and 1 at the bar) were both wonderful. There was one guy who worked very hard at doing nothing while food orders piled up in the kitchen window. We felt for the girls who tried to take up his slack as the line went out the door. The margarita (frozen house) was good and the food was very tasty. We had the birria tacos with beans as a side and a barbacoa quesadilla. Once we finally got ours, it was as if a dam burst and everyone around us got their food as well. There's a nice patio for when the weather cools down. read more

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Fun atmosphere! The street tacos were delicious. The pineapple was accidentally left off my tromp o pastor taco. They immediately recognized it and brought me a container of pineapple. read more

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