Buena Vida Tapas Bar

4.5

695 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

385 N Angier Ave NE Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30308

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2 people

Apr 27, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 60 times today

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

"Buena Vida Tapas & Sol is a restaurant on Atlanta's Beltline in Old Fourth Ward inspired by Southern Spain run by General Manager Lorenzo Masini and owned by local restaurateurs Adam Berlin & Juan S. Calle. Fun and approachable Spanish tapas by Executive Chef Jaime Guzman are served in an airy, beautiful space with a large indoor bar and Beltline-facing patio. This Atlanta concept is located in the corner of the North & Line apartments, just down the Beltline ramp from New Realm Brewing (or driving accessed down N Angier Ave NE from North Avenue, behind Ponce City Market). @buenavidatapas on IG to stay up to date."
We offer 2-hour parking validation at North & Line apartments. Please call 404.948.2312 for directions or if you'd like to book a party over 10 please email events@buenavidatapas.com

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(404) 948-2312
Website
http://www.buenavidatapas.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jaime Guzman
Catering
Bring the vibrant flavors of Spain to your next event with Buena Vida Tapas Bar’s lunch and dinner catering services. <br /><br />Whether you're organizing a corporate lunch, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our expert team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable catering experience.
Private party facilities
Our upstairs Park View Room overlooks Historic Fourth Ward Park is available for private events. It accommodates up to 25 people. We also have other options for the partial or full building buy-outs, including our patio, lounge area, and more.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
385 N Angier Ave NE Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30308
Neighborhood
Old Fourth Ward
Cross street
Off North Ave across from Ponce City Market in The North & Line buildin
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

Half off Bottles of Wine on Wednesday!
Multiple dates available
Wed - 4:00 PM - 9:45 PM
Enjoy our 1/2 off bottles of wine special every Wednesday, available for our full wine list! We feature a wide selection of new and old world wines, including certified organic, certified vegan wines and a large selection of our favorite Spanish wines.

Popular dishes

Goat Cheese & Fig Salad$16.00
Spinach, goat cheese, figs, pickled watermelon, sesame brittle, berry compote, sherry vinaigrette
Patatas Bravas
Chunky, twice-fried potatoes, bravas sauce, garlic aioli
Manchego Meatballs$13.00
Beef meatballs with Spanish sauce, red wine reduction, and truffle cheese, grilled bread
Truffle-Agave Brussels$15.00
Brussel sprouts, truffle agave, vegan aioli
Goat Cheese Fritters$16.00
Goat cheese, panko, honey dill, corn sauce butter
Panko Fried Cauliflower$12.00
Cauliflower, panko creamy salsa verde
CHB Manchego Mini-Burgers$10.00
Hawaiian rolls, manchego cheese, pickled vegetables, garlic aioli
Spanish Grilled Cheese$8.00
Aged manchego cheese, garlic aioli, truffle, white bread, add Jamón Serrano (Pork)
Empanadas$13.00
Rotating seasonal filling, served with house made bravas sauce
CHB Short Rib$16.00
Short rib, carrots, truffle oil, cipollini onions, demi-glace, panko gremolata
Gambas Al Ajillo$17.00
Extra virgin olive oil, wild caught shrimp, garlic, chili flakes, parsley, grilled bread
Crispy Pimenton Chicken$15.00
Fried crispy chicken, smoky pimenton aioli, brown sugar hot honey
Bay Scallops$17.00
Scallops, Spicy basil oil, Roasted cherry tomateos, garlic, parsley
Iberian Truffle Fries$18.00
French fries, truffle oil, garlic aioli, Jamón Ibérico (Pork), sunny side up egg
Caprese Salad$8.00
Fresh mozzarella cheese, roma tomatoes, basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic glaze
Confit Duck pot pie$14.00
Homemade butter crust,seasonal veggies
Coppa wrapped dates$13.00
Coppa, truffled tomato broth, croutons
Mahi ceviche $14.00
Sliced mahi,fresh vegetables, pickled onion, lime juice, lavash bread
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers$14.00
Roasted red peppers, agave saffron, vegan pimenton Aioli

Large Plates

CHB Hand Cut Ribeye$42.00
16oz grilled ribeye, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, chimichurri
Vegetable Paella$30.00
Spanish Bomba rice, roasted vegetables, sofrito, vegan aioli, lemon
Chicken & Chorizo Paella$34.00
Spanish Bomba rice, chicken, chorizo cantimpalo (Pork), roasted vegetables, garlic aioli, lemon
Seafood Paella (GF)$38.00
Spanish Bomba rice, shrimp, mussels, calamari, roasted vegetables, sofrito, garlic aioli, lemon
Confit Duck Paella$38.00
Spanish bomba rice, sofrito, duck fat, veggies

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Brownie$9.00
Colombian dark chocolate brownie, toasted hazelnuts, butter, cacao powder, vanilla ice cream
Churros$9.00
Crispy cinnamon sugar-dusted dough, chocolate dipping sauce
Tres Leche Cake$9.00
Three milk Cake, whipped cream, cinnamon
Manchego Cheesecake $9.00
Manchego cheese, Philadelphia cheese, cookie crust

MARGARITAS & MOJITOS

Flavors: Peach, Mango, Passion Fruit, Strawberry, Coconut, Lychee +2

PREMIUM MARGARITA$14.00
Herradura Tequila, Gran Gala, agave, lime
SPICY MARGARITA$14.00
Chipotle & jalapeño, Tanteo Tequila, spicy simple, lime, cayenne chili salt
PASSION FRUIT MARGARITA$14.00
El Jimador tequila, passion fruit, mint, lime, agave
CLASSIC$12.00
Tequila, lime juice, Triple Sec, simple
BUENA VIDA MOJITO$11.50
Bacardi Rum, lime, simple, soda

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

SOUTHERN CITRUS CRUISE$15.50
Bourbon, Amaretto, Aperol pineapple, lemon
MEZCOLADA$16.00
La Luna Mezcal, orgeat, coconut cream, pineapple
SUMMER SPARKLING TIKI PUNCH$15.50
Grey Goose, watermelon basil infused Vodka, Felerunum, lemon, tiki bitters, watermelon RedBull
LYCHEE 75$14.00
McQueen Gin, lemon, lychee liqueur, champagne
SANGRIA RED OR SEASONAL$9.00
Brandy, orange juice, orange liqueur
PASSIONATE AFFAIR$15.00
229 Vodka or Old Forester Bourbon, Giffard Passionfruit, lemon, simple

DRAFT BEER

ESTRELLA DAMM$7.00
Lager, Barcelona, Spain
SCOFFLAW | Pog Basement IPA$9.00

BOTTLED & CANNED BEER

STELLA ARTOIS$7.00
Pilsner, Leuven, Belgium
SWEETWATER 420$7.00
Pale Ale, Atlanta, GA
GUINNESS DRAUGHT$8.00
Stout, Dublin, Ireland
ATLANTA HARD $9.00
Crisp Apple. atl
CREATURE COMFORTS$8.00
Tropicalia,IPA.Athens
STELLA NON-ALCOHOLIC$7.00
Leuven. Belgium

RED WINE

LUDOVICUS$12.00
Garnacha, 2019, Terra Alta, Spain
SIDURI
Pinot Noir.2021.Santa Barbara.CA 17/63
TORREMORON$13.00
Tempranillo, 2021, Ribera Del Duero, Spain
OUINTA SARDONIA$17.00
Red Blend, 2019, Castilla y León, Spain
SIDURI$17.00
Pinot Noir, 2021, Santa Brbara, California
NIPOZZANO$14.00
Chianti, 2019, Tuscany, Italy
CRIOS$13.00
Malbec 2023.Medonza ARG

WHITE WINE

TORMARESCA$12.00
Rose, 2022, Puglia, Italy
LOUREIRO$11.00
Vinho Verde, 202, Vinho Verde, Portugal
HARAS DE PIRQUE$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc.2023, Valle de leyda. CH
BRAVIUM$15.00
Chardonnay.2023.Russian River Valley,CA
TERRAS GAUDA$13.00
Albarino, 2022, Galicia, Spain
FRAGMENT$16.00
Blanco de Blanc 2022. Penedes. Spain

SPARKLING WINE

NAVERAN$10.00
Cava Brut, 2022, Catalunya, Spain
POGGIO COSTA$12.00
Prosecco, 2022, Veneto, Italy
CREMANT DE LIMOUX$14.00
Rose.2022.Limoux.France

PREMIUM TEQUILA SPECIALS

HERRADURA ULTRA$22.00
HERRADURA LEGEND$25.00
CASA DRAGONES BLANCO$25.00
CASA DRAGONESA ANEJO$28.00
CLASE AZUL REPOSADO$28.00

What 695 people are saying

Buena Vida Tapas Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Atlanta
Good for groups
Atlanta
Good for groups
Atlanta
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Buena Vida Tapas Bar offers a vibrant dining experience with "fantastic food" and "wonderful service." The atmosphere is lively, perfect for celebrations or casual outings. Highlights include delicious tapas, especially the empanadas and churros, and a "lovely" ambiance. While service can be slow at times, the engaging staff and tasty dishes make it a must-visit.

695 Reviews

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Jonathan VIP
Atlanta10 reviews
3.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great patio & drinks near the beltline. Try the paellas.
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OpenTable Diner
West Palm Beach1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The food quality was very good as was the service. However, the quality of seats and tables in the restaurant wasn’t the best. Especially the seating on the patio. The chairs were very uncomfortable. Also be prepared for a loud dining experience. We decided to move out on the patio because the inside was too dark and a bit noisy, and the noise level on the patio was even louder. Almost club like. Hard to have a conversation. It’s unfortunate because the food quality was very good, but I’m not sure I would go back because of the ambience.
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Robert
Greensboro1 review
3.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was fantastic. Food was pretty good, but expected a little more. Would go back again
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our fairy godmother served us well. She was informative on the menu to help us make the best decision possible. The grilled cheese, though simple in nature, was a welcome surprise. It was our 22nd anniversary, and she celebrated us with...say it with me, ¡CHURROS! P.S. Brad Pitt had contagious energy, though he didn't serve us. We will definitely be returning. ¡Gracias por la experiencia de España!
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stephanie
Atlanta2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very loud vibrant youthful crowd. Food was very good. No salt/pepper on table and I’d have used it. Steak was ordered medium rare and was cooked thru/well-done. Complained to server. She didn’t offer to have it redone but she did take it off the bill.
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Michelle
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Mediocre food, good drinks, and good atmosphere. Nothing crazy special, but a good place!
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Kabrione VIP
Atlanta16 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great drinks and tapas. Cute vibe with a nice outside on the Beltline. They also validate parking.
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Madi
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We came to Buena Vida while on a bachelorette party and their service was fantastic! Special thanks to Arden for making it a great experience!
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Kevin
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. Great atmosphere. Quartny, our fairy godmother, gave amazing service.
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Karen
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on March 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Nice menu choices. All liked their dishes Service was slow even though not many in restaurant.
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FAQs

Buena Vida Tapas Bar offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Buena Vida Tapas Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (404) 948-2312.

Buena Vida Tapas Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 695 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 60 times today

385 N Angier Ave NE Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30308

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Off North Ave across from Ponce City Market in The North & Line buildin
Neighborhood
Old Fourth Ward
Hours of operation
Mon, Tue 11:30 am–9:00 pm Wed, Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Spanish, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jaime Guzman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.buenavidatapas.com/
Phone number
(404) 948-2312
Catering
Bring the vibrant flavors of Spain to your next event with Buena Vida Tapas Bar’s lunch and dinner catering services. <br /><br />Whether you're organizing a corporate lunch, a family gathering, or a special celebration, our expert team is dedicated to providing an unforgettable catering experience.
Private party facilities
Our upstairs Park View Room overlooks Historic Fourth Ward Park is available for private events. It accommodates up to 25 people. We also have other options for the partial or full building buy-outs, including our patio, lounge area, and more.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Buena Vida Tapas Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

Half off Bottles of Wine on Wednesday!

Vegetable Paella

Mahi ceviche

Goat Cheese & Fig Salad

Charcuterie

Chef's Selection - Chefs Rotating Choice of Two Meats and Two Cheeses$26.00

Jamón Serrano$7.00

Chorizo$7.00

Coppa$7.00

Fu-et$7.00

Jamón Ibérico$14.00

Manchego$6.50

Idiazabal$6.50

Hidalgo$6.50

Mahón$6.50

Tapas

Goat Cheese & Fig Salad$16.00

Patatas Bravas

Manchego Meatballs$13.00

Truffle-Agave Brussels$15.00

Goat Cheese Fritters$16.00

Panko Fried Cauliflower$12.00

CHB Manchego Mini-Burgers$10.00

Spanish Grilled Cheese$8.00

Empanadas$13.00

CHB Short Rib$16.00

Gambas Al Ajillo$17.00

Crispy Pimenton Chicken$15.00

Bay Scallops$17.00

Iberian Truffle Fries$18.00

Caprese Salad$8.00

Confit Duck pot pie$14.00

Coppa wrapped dates$13.00

Mahi ceviche $14.00

Quinoa Stuffed Peppers$14.00

Large Plates

CHB Hand Cut Ribeye$42.00

Vegetable Paella$30.00

Chicken & Chorizo Paella$34.00

Seafood Paella (GF)$38.00

Confit Duck Paella$38.00

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Brownie$9.00

Churros$9.00

Tres Leche Cake$9.00

Manchego Cheesecake $9.00

MARGARITAS & MOJITOS

PREMIUM MARGARITA$14.00

SPICY MARGARITA$14.00

PASSION FRUIT MARGARITA$14.00

CLASSIC$12.00

BUENA VIDA MOJITO$11.50

SPECIALTY COCKTAILS

SOUTHERN CITRUS CRUISE$15.50

MEZCOLADA$16.00

SUMMER SPARKLING TIKI PUNCH$15.50

LYCHEE 75$14.00

SANGRIA RED OR SEASONAL$9.00

PASSIONATE AFFAIR$15.00

DRAFT BEER

ESTRELLA DAMM$7.00

SCOFFLAW | Pog Basement IPA$9.00

BOTTLED & CANNED BEER

STELLA ARTOIS$7.00

SWEETWATER 420$7.00

GUINNESS DRAUGHT$8.00

ATLANTA HARD $9.00

CREATURE COMFORTS$8.00

STELLA NON-ALCOHOLIC$7.00

RED WINE

LUDOVICUS$12.00

SIDURI

TORREMORON$13.00

OUINTA SARDONIA$17.00

SIDURI$17.00