Buena Vida Gastrolounge
Restaurant
14 reviews
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2900 Wilson Boulevard, Washington, DC 22201
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Clarendon - Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Benjamin Jones
Your Personal Event Manager from Barley Mac
Response rate: 93%
Response time: Within
a few hours
Partnered with Tagvenue for 4 years
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Excellent communication - 4.2/5
12 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 4.2. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Contemporary Mexican restaurant in Washington with a scenic rooftop lounge and a mezzanine floor styled like a treehouse. Ideal for private celebrations, surprise parties, and brunches with a festive vibe, where guests can bring their own DJ or enjoy curated tequila drinks and small plates.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at Buena Vida Gastrolounge
Entire Rooftop
Rooftop
·
Private space
100 seats
150 standing
Looking for a large semi-outdoor venue for your next event? The Entire Rooftop, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge, offers a spacious setting that accommodates up to 150 guests. Its ceiling design allows ample sunlight to flow in, creating a sun-lit atmosphere perfect for both daytime and evening gatherings. The space also features a private ba...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
Sunset Lounge
Rooftop
·
Semi-private area
40 seats
50 standing
Looking for a rooftop space for your next event? Sunset Lounge, located on the Buena Vida Gastrolounge's rooftop, offers spacious layout and views of the Arlington greens. This semi-outdoor space accommodates up to 50 people, making it an ideal choice for mid-sized events.
Whether you're hosting a birthday party, corporate event, or any other spec...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
Buena Vida Dining
Dining Room
·
Shared space
70 seats
100 standing
Looking for a sun-filled event space for your next gathering? Buena Vida Dining, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge, offers a modern, warm atmosphere with a flexible, spacious layout that can accommodate up to 100 people. Equipped with its own bar, kitchen, and speakers this room provides all the essential facilities to host a seamless event.
...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
Treehouse
Event Space
·
Private space
20 seats
25 standing
Looking for a restaurant near Wilson Blvd for your next event? The Treehouse, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge, offers a unique space on top of the ground-floor bar, providing a clear view of the entire venue below. It features natural light and is surrounded by greenery, creating an open yet intimate atmosphere. The space is located directly...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
Entire Dining Area
Dining Room
·
Shared space
90 seats
120 standing
Looking for a spacious venue for your next event near Wilson Boulevard? Our Entire Dining Area, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge, accommodates up to 120 people and offers access to the Treehouse space, placed above the ground-floor bar, providing an elevated view of the area below. The space is also equipped with a 190" projector, making it s...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
Tequila Bar
Bar
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
30 standing
Looking for an intimate space for your next gathering? The Tequila Bar, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge near the entry to the outdoor rooftop space, offers a well-lit setting with a variety of drinking options, including a full range of alcoholic beverages and cocktails. This space accommodates up to 30 people, making it suitable for smaller...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
Private Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
24 seats
30 standing
Looking for a private space for an intimate event? Private Dining Room, located within Buena Vida Gastrolounge, offers a secluded setting, surrounded by glass sliding doors and large windows that provide an abundance of natural light. These doors separate the space from other areas, ensuring privacy for your gathering. The room raccommodates up to ...
Alcohol licence
until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
Reviews and ratings
4.6
3 recent guests highly rated cleanliness and location
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
4.7
Value for money
4.7
Catering
4.0
Communication
4.2
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
MG
Marcus G.
Verified review
Private Dining · 60 guests
· September 2025
· Entire Rooftop
Our surprise birthday celebration for my wife at the Rooftop at Buena Vida Gastrolounge was truly unforgettable. The atmosphere was perfect, with a beautiful rooftop setting that made the day feel extra special. The staff went above and beyond to make everything seamless, showing genuine care and professionalism throughout the event. The brunch itself was outstanding—delicious, fresh, and full of flavor—which left everyone impressed and satisfied. It was an amazing experience from start to finish, and I couldn’t have asked for a better place to celebrate such a special occasion.
Nothing
Submitted 11 months ago
5.0
ST
SEMHAL T.
Verified review
Very poor communication
Submitted 9 months ago
1.0
MG
Marcus G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 11 months ago
5.0
NF
Nia F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
Submitted 11 months ago
5.0
Prices and opening hours
Sunday
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
10:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Monday
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Tuesday
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Wednesday
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Thursday
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
11:00 am –
10:00 pm
from
$39
per person
Friday
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
11:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Saturday
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Treehouse
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Buena Vida Dining
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Entire Dining Area
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Private Dining Room
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Sunset Lounge
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Tequila Bar
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Entire Rooftop
10:00 am –
12:00 am
from
$39
per person
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 150
standing
Up to 100
seats
In-house catering
Mexican
cuisine
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About Buena Vida Gastrolounge
Buena Vida Gastrolounge is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Buena Vida Gastrolounge on Wilson Boulevard in Arlington is a Mexican restaurant with modern interiors, natural light, and tropical surroundings. It has wall windows and a retractable roof on the rooftop for all-weather use.
The venue offers multiple spaces: Main Dining Area, Treehouse, Private Dining Room, Lounge, Tequila Bar, and semi-outdoor Rooftop. Ideal for small dinners, family gatherings, wedding receptions, and corporate events, Buena Vida Gastrolounge provides a memorable dining experience.
FAQ
Yes. Drinks-only events can generally be hosted on a consumption basis, with guests welcome to purchase additional food or drinks on their own tab.
Yes. Almost all items except fried chicken are or can be made gluten-free, and all-corn tortillas can be used to accommodate dietary needs.
Yes, the rooftop is enclosed and can be closed to a party.
Yes, a private DJ is allowed; there is an area to set up and plug into the venue sound system.
Yes, a private room is available and guests can arrive early to decorate.
At Buena Vida Gastrolounge, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Buena Vida Gastrolounge:
- Entire Rooftop hosting 60 guests: $2140.70
- Sunset Lounge hosting 40 guests: $1041.80
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
Buena Vida Gastrolounge is located at 2900 Wilson Boulevard, in Clarendon - Courthouse, Arlington, VA.
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