Our Menu — Authentic Mexican Food in Chicago
Family recipes passed down through generations — made fresh daily at 3147 North Broadway, Lakeview
3147 North Broadway · Chicago IL 60657
Ready to order? Order online for pickup →
Appetizers
Nachos
$11.50Topped with beans, cheese, and a splash of tomato sauce. Guacamole and sour cream on the side. Choice of steak*, chicken, or beef.
Quesadillas
$11.50Flour tortilla with cheese, sour cream, and guacamole on the side. Add chorizo or chicken for $1.00 extra.
Mini Chimichangas (5)
$12.00Ground beef, chicken, steak*, or chorizo in a flour tortilla.
Mini Flautas (4)
$10.50Corn tortillas filled with choice of steak*, chicken, or ground beef. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Shrimp Cocktail
$12.50Tomato, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño in special house sauce.
Guacamole
$11.50Avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and cilantro.
Queso Fundido
$11.50Hot melted cheese. Add chorizo or chicken for $1.00 extra.
Breakfast
Chilaquiles
$11.00Crispy corn tortillas with scrambled eggs*. Topped with onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huevos Rancheros
$10.50Eggs* over-easy served with house-made salsa and warm tortillas.
Huevos a La Mexicana
$10.50Scrambled eggs* with tomatoes, onions, and jalapeño peppers. Served with choice of tortillas.
Huevos con Chorizo
$10.50Scrambled eggs* with Mexican sausage.
Soups
Caldo de Pollo
$11.50Chicken soup made with fresh vegetables and traditional Mexican spices.
Pozole
$10.50Hominy and pork soup served with lettuce, onion, and lime on the side.
Caldo de Res
$13.50Beef and vegetable soup slow-cooked with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Dinner
Tacos (2)
$12.00Steak*, chicken, ground beef, chorizo, or al pastor. Topped with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
Taco (1) & Tostada (1)
$12.50Steak*, chicken, ground beef, chorizo or al pastor. Topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Enchiladas Verdes
$15.00Corn tortillas with choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, or cheese. Topped with green sauce, cheese, and sour cream.
Enchiladas Mole
$15.00Corn tortillas with choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, or cheese. Topped with mole sauce, cheese, and sour cream.
Enchiladas Suizas
$15.00Corn tortillas with choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, or cheese. Topped with tomato sauce, cheese, and sour cream.
Enchiladas Mix
$15.00Corn tortillas with choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, or cheese. Topped with tomato sauce, green sauce, mole sauce, cheese, and sour cream.
Burrito Suizo
$15.00Flour tortilla with choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, or vegetables. Topped with tomato or mole sauce and melted cheese.
Flautas (2)
$15.00Corn tortillas filled with steak*, chicken, or ground beef. Topped with guacamole, sour cream, and tomato sauce.
Tostadas (2)
$12.50Steak*, chicken, ground beef, chorizo, or al pastor. Topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream.
Tamales Suizos (3)
$14.00Pork tamales topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Fajitas
$20.00Steak*, chicken, or shrimp*. Served sizzling with peppers and onions.
Chimichanga Suiza
$15.00Fried flour tortilla with choice of ground beef, chicken, or steak*.
Bistek a la Mexicana
$17.00Steak* with onion, tomato and jalapeño. Choice of corn or flour tortilla on the side.
Carne Asada
$19.00Skirt steak* with side of sour cream, guacamole, and tortillas.
Ensalada de Pollo
$13.00Grilled chicken salad with fresh vegetables.
Chile Relleno (2)
$15.50Peppers filled with chihuahua cheese. Topped with tomato sauce, anejo cheese, and sour cream.
Pollo with Vegetables & Cheese
$16.00Grilled chicken breast topped with vegetables and cheese. Choice of tortillas on the side.
Asado de Puerco
$14.00Pork sautéed with dry red pepper.
Milanesa
$17.00Breaded steak* with side of sour cream, guacamole, and tortillas. Substitute with chicken for $1.00.
Pollo Buena Vista
$16.00Chicken breast topped with poblano peppers, corn, and special sauce.
Tampiquena
$21.00Skirt steak* with cheese enchilada with choice of mole or tomato sauce.
Pollo en Mole
$13.00Chicken thigh and leg topped with mole sauce. Served with tortillas on the side.
Camarones a la Plancha
$19.00Grilled butterfly shrimp* with a choice of tortillas.
Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo
$19.00Shrimp* in garlic sauce with side of tortillas.
Camarones a la Mexicana
$21.00Shrimp* with green pepper, jalapeño, onions, and tomato.
A La Carte
Taco
$4.00Choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, chorizo, pastor, or vegetables. Topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese OR onions and cilantro.
Burrito
$10.00Choice of steak*, chicken, chorizo, ground beef, pastor, or vegetables. Includes lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and beans.
Burrito De Mole
$10.00Choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, or vegetables. Includes rice, mole, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.
Burrito Supreme
$10.25Choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef or vegetables. Includes rice, mole sauce, cheese, lettuce, tomato and sour cream.
Sope
$10.00Choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, vegetable, or pastor. Topped with beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream.
Taco Salad
$11.00Ground beef, chicken, steak*, or vegetables.
Torta
$10.00Choice of steak*, chicken, ground beef, pastor, or milaneza (breaded steak or chicken).
Pork Tamale
$3.00Homemade and fresh!
Elote
$5.00Street style corn, served in a cup.
Sides
Chips and Salsa
$4.50Crispy tortilla chips served with our house-made salsa.
Guacamole
$4.00Fresh guacamole served with a small bag of chips.
Salsa
VariesOur house-made salsa available in three sizes to take home.
Price: $2.00 / 7oz · $4.00 / 16oz · $6.00 / 32oz
Jarred Salsa
$5.00Available in red or green.
Beans
$3.00Traditional Mexican refried or whole beans.
Rice
$3.00Mexican-style rice cooked with tomato and spices.
Tortillas
$1.25Corn or flour tortillas, served warm.
Sour Cream
$1.50Fresh sour cream served on the side.
Drinks
Tea
$3.00Sidral
$3.50Bottled Water
$1.75Sprite
$2.00Diet Coke
$2.00Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
$2.00Coca-Cola, Can
$2.00Coca-Cola, Bottle
$4.50Hot Chocolate
$5.00Agua De Horchata (Rice Water)
$3.50+Sangria
$4.00Jarritos Limon
$4.00Jarritos Mandarin
$4.00Jarritos Pina
$4.00Jarritos Tamarindo
$4.00Topo Chico
$4.00Dessert
Tres Leches Cake
$5.50Classic Mexican sponge cake soaked in three kinds of milk — light, creamy, and irresistible.
Flan
$5.50Traditional Mexican custard with a golden caramel topping. Silky smooth and made fresh daily.
Sopapillas
$5.50Light, pillowy fried pastry dusted with cinnamon sugar and drizzled with honey.
Nieve Frita (Fried Ice Cream)
$5.50A Mexican classic — creamy ice cream with a warm, crispy coating. A must-try.
* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Catering
Tray of Tacos (20 units)
$60.00Corn tortilla tacos with your choice of steak, chicken, chorizo, ground beef, al pastor, or vegetables.
Mini Chimichangas (40 units)
$60.00Crispy deep-fried burritos filled with your choice of seasoned meat and melted cheese.
Quesadillas (30 units)
$60.00Chihuahua cheese quesadilla tray. Add steak, chicken, or chorizo for +$15.
Mini Flautas (40 units)
$60.00Bite-sized rolled tacos filled with seasoned chicken or beef, fried until golden and crispy.
Chicken Fajitas (15 servings)
$100.00Sizzling marinated chicken strips with grilled peppers and onions. Seasoned with traditional Mexican spices.
Steak Fajitas (15 servings)
$60.00Sizzling marinated steak strips with grilled peppers and onions. Tender and flavorful.
Mexican Rice (120 oz)
$40.0020 servings. Fluffy Mexican rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, corn, and traditional spices.
Beans (120 oz)
$40.0020 servings. Traditional refried pinto beans slow-cooked with onions, garlic, and salt.
Guacamole (50 oz)
$60.0020 servings. Homemade guacamole made fresh daily with avocados, cilantro, and lime.
Chips (32 oz)
$15.00Crispy corn chips — perfect for dipping in our house-made guacamole and salsa verde.
All catering orders require advance notice. Please call (773) 871-5782 or email buenavistachicago@gmail.com to discuss your event needs and availability.
Ready to Order?
Order online for pickup or visit us at 3147 North Broadway, Lakeview. Open Monday–Saturday 11am–9pm and Sunday 4pm–9pm.
Family-Owned Since 2004
Buena Vista Mexican Restaurant — authentic flavors on North Broadway, Lakeview, Chicago.
Values may vary based on portion size, protein choice, preparation method, sauces, toppings, and substitutions.
Taco Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Discounted Tacos
Lunch Specials: Monday – Friday • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM