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Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Restaurant

  14 reviews  – 
2900 Wilson Boulevard, Washington, DC 22201 –
Clarendon - Courthouse, Arlington, VA
From $39
per person
Up to 100
seats
Up to 150
standing
Venue offers catering
Mexican
cuisine
Parking available
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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 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
from $39 per person
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Sunset Lounge at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

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
from $39 per person
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Buena Vida Dining at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Buena Vida Dining
Dining Room
·
Shared space
70 seats
100 standing
Buena Vida Dining is the Dining Room in Buena Vida Gastrolounge and features floor-to-ceiling industrial windows that flood the space with natural light. Design: The interior pairs warm oak tabletops and grey upholstered banquettes with black metal accents and white subway-tiled walls for a contemporary, casual look. Features: The room includes a...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from $39 per person
Enquire now
Treehouse at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Treehouse
Event Space
·
Private space
20 seats
25 standing
The Treehouse is a private mezzanine Event Space in Buena Vida Gastrolounge that occupies an elevated, semi-enclosed area designed to read like a small treehouse overlooking the main dining room. Design: The Treehouse pairs pale-wood tables with curved, upholstered chairs in warm tones and vertical slatted timber dividers. The space includes a col...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $39 per person
Enquire now
Entire Dining Area at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

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
from $39 per person
Enquire now
Tequila Bar at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Tequila Bar
Bar
·
Semi-private area
20 seats
30 standing
Tequila Bar is a semi-private bar area in Buena Vida Gastrolounge characterised by a glass-enclosed rooftop setting that brings daylight and skyline views. Design: The interior pairs built-in banquette seating and low wooden tables with upholstered chairs set on large-format floor tiles, punctuated by planted tubs and clean-lined joinery. Feature...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $39 per person
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Private Dining Room at Buena Vida Gastrolounge

Private Dining Room
Dining Room
·
Private space
24 seats
30 standing
Private Dining Room, a Dining Room in Buena Vida Gastrolounge, is a narrow side-room defined by its continuous banquette seating. Design: The room presents a contemporary, casual look of light timber tables, warm-toned upholstered chairs and a white exposed-brick feature wall. The layout is long and narrow with tall windows that admit daylight and...
Alcohol licence until 12:00 am
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from $39 per person
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Reviews and ratings

4.6
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

5.0
ST
SEMHAL T.
Verified review
Very poor communication
1.0
MG
Marcus G.
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0
NF
Nia F.
Verified review
Excellent communication
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, the rooftop is enclosed and can be closed to a party.

Reception-style (non-seated) food options are available.

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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