Buena Vida Cantina

860 Folsom St, San Francisco
(415) 450-6689

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Guacamole and Chips
Salsa Trio & Chips
Chicken Mole Wings
Watermelon Salad
Quesabirria Taco
Shrimp Machete
Mini Churros
Street Tacos
El Jefe Taco
Birria Plate

Menu

Soda/Non Alcoholic Bev
Lemonade
Club Soda
Mocktail
Iced Tea
Agua Fresca
Orange Juice
Grapefruit
Pineapple Juice
Tonic
Hot Tea
Jarritos Lime

Featured items
BURRITO
Flour tortilla stuffed with pinto beans, red rice, pico, guacamole, crema, cheese, and your choice of protein.
FRIED PLANTAINS
FLAUTAS
Shredded Chicken in Rolled Tortillas: Chipotle Crema, Lettuce, Queso Fresco
YUCCA FRIES
Gluten-free. Vegan.
GUACAMOLE
Crafted with creamy avocados, fresh veggies, lime juice, sprinkled with cotija cheese and squash seeds.
SIN CARNE TACO
Grilled marinated portobello mushrooms, corn, onion, poblano, and pickled onion unite in a veggie taco.
Queso Fundido
Melted Oaxaca cheese with spicy black bean puree. Add chorizo or shishitos for an explosion of taste!
Crispy Pork Belly
Pan-seared pork belly with a balance of tender meat, crispy skin, zesty salsa verde, and refreshing arugula.

ANTOJITOS
SALSA TRIO
From Mild to Wild, Dive into our traditional zesty tomatillo, fire-roasted peppers, and habanero salsas.
FLAUTAS
Shredded Chicken in Rolled Tortillas: Chipotle Crema, Lettuce, Queso Fresco
GUACAMOLE
Crafted with creamy avocados, fresh veggies, lime juice, sprinkled with cotija cheese and squash seeds.
Crispy Pork Belly
Pan-seared pork belly with a balance of tender meat, crispy skin, zesty salsa verde, and refreshing arugula.
FRIJOLES CHARROS
Slow-cooked pinto beans with bacon and chorizo
Queso Fundido
Melted Oaxaca cheese with spicy black bean puree. Add chorizo or shishitos for an explosion of taste!
Single Salsa
GORDITA
SHISHITOS
Fried crispy shishito peppers with chipotle mayo

ENSALADA
CAESAR
Crispy little gem lettuce tossed with a hint of chili flakes, anchovy, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla strips.
MEX-CHOP
Fusion of mango relish, pickled red onion, pico, avocado, fresno peppers, chipotle, vinaigrette, and crunchy tortilla strips. Add protein for an extra delight.
Watermelon Salad
Juicy watermelon, golden beets, spicy serranos, toasted pepitas, queso fresco, lime, and toasted pepitas.

GRANDE
BURRITO
Flour tortilla stuffed with pinto beans, red rice, pico, guacamole, crema, cheese, and your choice of protein.
Machete Veggie
Homemade corn-infused pasilla tortilla, generously stuffed with oaxaca cheese, grilled portobello, corn, onion, poblano, pickled onion, served with tomatillo pico and creamy guacamole on the side.
Machete Campechano
Homemade corn-infused pasilla tortilla, stuffed with oaxaca cheese, asada beef, and chorizo pork, pickled onion, served with tomatillo pico and creamy guacamole on the side.
Machete Cameron
Homemade corn-infused pasilla tortilla, stuffed with oaxaca cheese and grilled shrimps, pickled onion, served with tomatillo pico and creamy guacamole on the side.
El Pastor Negro
Grilled pork chop covered by chimole (mayan mole charred peppers with caramelized onion, spices) crowned with pineapple salsa.
Mahi Mahi
Grilled filet on a cilantro rice bed with a fiery, nutty matcha salsa.

TACOS
BAJA FISH TACO
Beer-battered mahi, lime crema, and crunchy cabbage.
SIN CARNE TACO
Grilled marinated portobello mushrooms, corn, onion, poblano, and pickled onion unite in a veggie taco.
EL JEFE TACO
A double-decker delight featuring spiced ground beef, shredded lettuce, crema, zesty pico, and guacamole between black bean puree-infused tortillas.
CRISPY CARNITAS TACO
Crispy and tender pork shoulder, salsa verde, red onions, and a sprinkle of fresno peppers.
TINGA TACO
Shredded chipotle chicken, crunchy cabbage, and lime crema.
COCHINITA PIBIL TACO
CAMARON TACO
Grilled shrimp topped with crisp cabbage, tangy pickled onion, and lime.
LOBSTER AND STEAK TACO
Combination of grilled steak and lobster, crowned with salsa macha, and guacamole, all nestled in a squid ink tortilla.
QUESABIRRIA TACO
Slow-cooked beef brisket wrapped in a double tortilla filled with oaxaca cheese, topped with red onions, and served with a dip-in rich broth.
AL PASTOR TACO
Marinated pork shoulder, pineapple pico de gallo, Oaxaca cheese, and salsa verde.
QUATRO FANTÁSTICOS TACO
Mix of chorizo, cochinita, carnitas, and pastor with habanero slaw, all nestled in a double corn tortilla with oaxaca cheese in the middle, topped with crispy chicharron.
FUNGI TACO
Crispy fried maitake mushrooms, tangy pickled mushrooms, truffle crema, and baby arugula.
CAMPECHANO TACO
Combination of juicy carne asada, chorizo pork, with melted oaxaca cheese, topped with pico and guacamole.
PESCADO TACO
Grilled mahi mahi, lobster, and ginger cabbage.

SIDES
FRIED PLANTAINS
YUCATAN RICE
Gluten-free. Vegan.
YUCCA FRIES
Gluten-free. Vegan.
Corn Tortillas
Homemade corn tortillas
Small Side Guac
SPICY BLACK BEANS
Chicharones
Side Habanero
Side Pico
Side Crema
Side Salsa
Side Cheese
Queso Fresco

Burrito Box
Burrito Box

Margaritas
Margarita-tas
Skinny
Blackberry Margarita
Buenarita
Coin
Cadillac
Mojitorita
H.B.I.C.
Hot mess
Strawberry Marg
Watermelon Marg
Skinny Pitcher
Watermelon Pitcher
Hbic Pitcher
Berries Margarita
Watermulen
Tobala Flight

Wine
Brut
Red Wine

Beer
Buenaveza
Corona
Elysian
Modelo Especial
Negra Modelo
Pacifico
Salted Seabreeze Gose
Lagunitas
Racer 5

Build Your Own Street Taco Bar (each serves 10)
Al Pastor
Cochinita Pibil
Carnitas
Chorizo
Grilled Chicken
Chicken Tinga
Birria
Seasonal Veggie

Sides
Yucatan Rice
Spiced Black Bean Dip
House-Made Guacamole

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Recent Reviews

Wait staff, bartender. Manager, and everyone there were awesome.
They have some cool margaritas (we tried a spicy one), and unique taco selection including a fair amount of veggie options.
Habenoro salsa was so so good, very worth it.
Quesabirra tacos were super tender, thick melty cheese, double corn tortilla, and amazing birra dipping juice.
Well worth a stop!

Vegetarian options: They have a few like veggie tacos, veggie...
January 2025
This is a hidden gem. I live close by and had never been here before. I celebrated my birthday with pitchers of margaritas that were perfect. The food was delicious but would benefit from more options. The mole enchiladas were delicious. The flan was also delicious. I will come again.
October 2024
One of the best little gems in SF. The food was absolutely amazing, from the chips and 3 tasty salsas to the Yucatan rice and the best Carnitas meat I have tasted in a long time !! The service was friendly and quick. Delightful eating establishment
October 2024

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Buena Vida Cantina

860 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 450-6689