Lunch & Dinner Menu

Appetizers

GUACAMOLE $145

Local avocado combined with garden fresh tomato, onions, cilantro and lime juice. Topped with crumbled queso fresco.

CALAMARIOS $110

Crispy tempura battered calamari rings, ready for dipping in the chef’s special chile morron and chipotle salsa.

STUFFED AVOCADOS $190

Chilled avocado halves stuffed with our calypso shrimp and fish cocktail salad.

MIXED CEVICHE $185-$265

Best ceviche on the Riviera Maya! Delicious combination of shrimp and fresh fish marinated in lime juice with tomato, onions, and cilantro.

NACHOS $140-$285

Beef, chicken or vegetarian. Crispy in house chips topped with refried beans, melted Gouda cheese, pico de gallo, guacamole, and spicy jalapeño pepper.

MANGO GINGER CHICKEN EMPANADAS $110

Back by popular demand, handmade corm tortilla filled with mango, chicken, and a hint of ginger. Crispy and satisfying! Served with fresh salsa.

SHRIMP FRITTERS $155

Crisp patties made of sauteed shrimp, fresh celery, peppers and onions, served with the chef’s morron and chipotle salsa.

CHICKEN FINGERS $110

Made in the house. Tender chicken breast sliced into fingers, breaded and fried. Crispy and juicy!

BOTANERO DISH $275-$295

Authentic Mexican flavor! Marinated beef, chicken, guacamole, grilled Gouda cheese, refried beans, and pico de gallo. Served with warm flour or corn tortillas. Order to share or as a main course.

SOUPS

TORTILLA SOUP $90

A traditional Mexican soup made with a homemade chicken broth with a puree of sautéed tomatoes, onion, garlic, peppers, and corn chips, topped with avocado, crispy tortilla strips, cream, panela cheese, and slices of dried chile pasilla.

LIME SOUP $80

Authentic Maya recipe with shredded chicken, tortilla strips, tomatoes, peppers, and slices of lime.

Salads

LA BUENA VIDA SALAD $120-$145

Crisp lettuce, grilled chicken, avocado, hard boiled egg, and crumbled bacon served with our creamy house dressing.

TICUL SALAD $100-$125

A selection of fresh mixed greens with caramelized pears, toasted pecans, carrots, and Gorgonzola cheese, dressed with balsamic vinaigrette.

SANTA FE SALAD $90-$115

Fresh and filling. Assorted greens topped with black beans, avocado, tomato, grilled vegetables, and chili citrus vinaigrette.

QUINOA TABOULEH $125

Mediterranean style quinoa salad with spinach, lettuce, parsley, cherry tomatoes, black olives, cucumber and mint, goat cheese, citrus vinaigrette and chili.

QUINOA SALAD $145

Healthy quinoa mixed with avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, nuts, coriander, and gorgonzola cheese, served with a yogurt and cucumber dressing.

PASTAS

SPAGHETTI BOLOGNESE $180

An Italian classic. Spaghetti al dente with a homemade Bolognese sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.

PASTA LA BUENA VIDA $250

Penne pasta prepared with fresh shrimp, sweet red and green peppers, poblano chile, garlic, and onions in a Maya pibil cream sauce.

PEPPERONI PIZZA $135 / MARGARITA PIZZA $110

8" pizza with mozzarella cheese (and optional pepperoni)

TACOS, BURRITOS, AND MORE

FAMOUS CHEYENNE TACOS $175

Grilled marinated beef served in tortillas with grated cheese, chopped onions, cilantro and beans, served with guacamole and green and red house salsas.

FISH TACOS $130

Fish fillet as you prefer: grilled, blackened, ajillo, or in a crisp tempura batter, wrapped in your choice of tortillas with pico de gallo and a touch of mayo.

SHRIMP TACOS $185

Fresh Shrimp as you like – grilled, ajillo, tempura. Wrapped in your choice of tortillas with chopped lettuce, pickled red onion, and a touch of mayo. Served with island slaw.

CHICKEN TACOS $130

Grilled chicken breast chopped and topped with grated cheese, onion, cilantro and refried beans.Served with green and red house salsas.

CHICKEN QUESADILLAS $120

Grilled chicken in tomato sauce and cheese in flour tortillas and seared until crisp. Served with guacamole and salad.

JOSE’S HAVANA RICE $210

Rice browned with sausage and chorizo, mixed with chicken, shrimp, green peas, and served with plantains.

BURRITO SANTA FE $125-$205

Large flour tortilla filled with your choice of tender grilled steak, spicy shredded chicken, or roasted vegetables and house black beans smothered with your choice of a homemade red or green chile sauce (or both) and topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a side of sour cream.

CHICKEN CHILE RELLENO $195

Poblano pepper in crispy tempura stuffed with spicy shredded chicken, dressed with black beans, our house made red salsa, cream and crumbled canasta cheese.

BURGERS & SANDWICHES

LA BUENA VIDA BURGER $155

Made in house from top quality ground beef and fresh grown spices. Served with all the fixings. Extras | Gouda cheese, bacon, fresh avocado, grilled poblano peppers, and sauteed mushrooms.

BLACK BEAN BURGER $130

Made in house from a healthy mix of chopped veggies, black beans, nuts and oats, grilled with olive oil.

K’AAN TUNICH SANDWICH $140

Cochinita Pibil with refried beans, pickled red onion, and habanero sauce.

LBV SANDWICH $160

Marinated beef and melted cheese, beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado. Salsa verde and jalapenos.

VEGETARIAN QUINOA BURGER $140

Healthy quinoa with peppers, oats, nuts, corn, leeks and ginger. Served with lettuce, avocado and tomato, and sweet potato hummus and sauteed veggies.

AKUMAL CHICKEN SANDWICH $120

Grilled chicken breast with melted cheese, refried beans, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and avocado. Salsa verde and jalapenos served on the side.

FROM THE SEA

FISH FILLET $185

Your choice: garlic and butter, ajillo, blackened or grilled.

CRISPY WHOLE FRIED FISH Market price

A true local favorite. Served with beans, rice, tortilla and a wedge of lime.

TIC KIN XIC FISH $210

A local favorite! Fish filet rubbed in Maya spices, wrapped in banana leaves and baked, served with rice and fried plantains.

FRESH SHRIMP $305

As you prefer: Sauteed in butter and garlic, ajillo or grilled.

COCONUT SHRIMP $320

Lightly battered shrimp with coconut shavings and an awesome chile poblano dipping sauce.

LA BUENA SEAFOOD SPECIAL $450

A sampling of our best seafood plates: mixed ceviche, octopus a la diabla, calamario al ajillo, frilled fish filet and shrimp.

LA BUENA VIDA SHRIMP $365

Fresh shrimp filled with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon, with hous bisque.

LOBSTER TAIL Market price

Your choice: butter and garlic, ajillo or grilled.

POLLO

POLLO CHAYA $220

Tender grilled chicken breast stuffed with cheese and topped with savory chaya sauce, served with rice and grilled vegetables.

POLLO EN MOLE $175

Chicken breast in smooth sauce made of chiles, spices and cocoa.

POLLO MAYA $220

Chicken marinated in Maya spices, wrapped in banana leaves and baked; served with fried plantains, purple onions, and black beans.

FROM THE GRILL

CARNE ASADA $310

Grilled steak marinated with blend of spices and served with rosemary potatoes and chile salsa trio.

BEEF TAMPIQUENA $280

Traditional Mexican dish of tender grilled marinated beef with sliced poblano peppers, plantains, an enchilada, guacamole, and refried beans.

FAJITAS $145-$255

A sizzling platter served with refried beans, guacamole and grilled onions on a tortilla. Add your choice of marinated beef, chicken, shrimp, or grilled veggies.

BABY BACK RIBS $185

A full rack of fall-off-the-bone spare ribs slowly grilled in our house bbq sauce, with island slaw and rice.