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Dalia Eldred
Aug 12, 2026
Four of us were celebrating a friend's birthday and it could not have been better starting from the moment you walk-in. So much to look at and take in, it made the experience that much better. Our server, Amelyn J. was more than helpful at answering all of our questions which helped us decide what to get. All of our requests for substitutions and things to leave out/ things to put in came exactly as we had ordered.
I have never left a review for a restaurant before but there is no way that I could not leave one here. It is by far the BEST Mexican restaurant I have ever eaten in. I ordered the fajita quesadilla and there was enough for three servings. I actually had some for lunch and there is still a good hefty serving left. I could go on and on let's just say the food, ambience and service was EXCELLENT! I can't wait to eat there again!
This place was amazing from the time my friends and I stepped in. The waitress was kind and the food as out in less than 10 minutes. The food was filled with so much flavor and the drinks were delicious.The music was loud but in my opinion it wasn’t too much. From the service to the atmosphere I will give this place a 5/5.
If I could leave a no star I would. Food was dry and not seasoned.
Decided to come here because it was half way for the group we met. We were meeting for a good bye dinner for a family member. We brought a cake, my husband asked if we could have them hold in the back. They assumed it was a birthday, rightfully so. But it wasn’t. And then they charged us a $40 fee for the “birthday performance and candle”
Would have been nice to have had this disclosed at time of giving them the cake.
I would not recommend this spot at all. Most of the food also came out w errors.
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Shelby Hardisty
Aug 4, 2026
Everything about this place is outstanding. The food is always flavorful, and comes out quickly. The customer service is exceptional, the portions are generous, and the prices are more than fair. It’s easily one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh. Our server, Luna, was absolutely fantastic and made the entire experience even better. Highly recommend!
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Valerie White
Aug 1, 2026
My husband and I don’t get out often due to our health, so this was a date night that we haven’t had in years. I had a taste for Mexican food because I love it and I had been wanting to try La Buena Vida for some time because I had heard about the food and the great atmosphere. We went on Thursday evening. This was good because I am in a wheelchair so it was not that busy because my sister told me it is really jumping on Fridays and throughout the weekend. The restaurant had a good vibe, good music, etc. The hostess Yeli L was super! Initially, I was excited about being out with my husband and was in a good mood until the young man who was supposed to be waiting on us gave us the impression that he had better things to do. He even walked away from the table mid-sentence when I was questioning him about a menu item. So, Yeli L came over and basically did his job. I didn’t want to get upset and ruin the evening because the young man was giving such poor customer service, but after having to ask Yeli L to find him twice, I was done. So, I let her know what had been happening with our server and she said that she noticed it as well. She more than made up for the poor service my husband and I had received, so we decided to give her the tip. I really wanted to tip her more but in today’s economy going out is a luxury. I am thankful for Yeli L, she will be the reason we give the restaurant another chance because honestly, I was expecting more from the taste of the food as well. Yeli L was very courteous and professional and, in a world, where people have really forgotten about manners and doing a job well done, it was refreshing to see someone who thinks that good customer service still matters. Give this woman a raise!