La Buena Vida

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   CarolinaS

   New York City7 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 15 February 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We went for Valentine’s and we knew it was going to be crowded but the restaurant should have prepared better for these type of days and celebrations. I had reservation and we got there before the time of the reservation and we still waited about 15min to get the table. After we ordered only tapas, it took about 40min to get the food and the waiter didn’t stop at the table not even once to check on us. After we got the food, same thing, he never came to the table to check if everything was ok. After We finished it took for ever for them to take the plates out of our table and to bring us the check. Terrible service! And food was ok, not the best.
   

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   Wanda

   New York State5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Great place, food was pricier than we expected. But overall great food and service.
   

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   TERESA

   New York City9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 7 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a wonderful dinner for my husband's birthday last night. We loved everything and definitely come back . The food was incredible.The service with our waitress was excellent. She was absolutely fantastic. The chef Luis was as always very attentive and so friendly and made sure we got exactly what we want .Everything was amazing !
   

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   liz

   New York City19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always LaBuena Vida did not disappoint for New Years Eve! The appetizers, nachos, mini empanadas & ham croquettes were so good. Our meals were absolutely delicious! Twin Lobster tails, filet mignon, ribeye steak & Arroz con Pollo, so good. Our waitress was great as well, super sweet & very attentive. Margaritas were tasty too!!
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 19 October 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Chef Louis is fabulous. Everything he creates is cooked properly and tastes delicious!
   

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   Jeanne

   Orlando6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 22 September 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always everything was perfection! Will be going again and again
   

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7. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 18 August 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a great time as a party of six. Jordan was our server and so responsive, attentive, and pleasant! There was a party being hosted in their ballroom but we were still made to feel welcomed and our food was amazing. We all got something different and every dish was better than the next. The mini empanadas are always a treat. We’ll be back!
   

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   New York City29 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 July 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Classic margarita was very good. Not great tables or comfortable chairs on the patio. Beautiful view, but service outside was extremely slow, like they forgot we were out there. All food off the tapas menu. Could not tell the difference between the pork or chicken empanadas and they were tasteless. No dipping sauce. Lump crab avocado toast was just ok. A little bit fishy tasting. Fried calamari was not really crispy and had a lot of tentacles. Not sure if they saw we were celebrating a birthday (they didn’t bother to check) on the Open Table website, but either way we were not staying for dessert. Not sure what the hype is, but will not return. Apparently they do not know the difference between Tapas Tuesday or Taco Tuesday??? Side note: Advertisement was for Tapas Tuesday but it’s actually Taco Tuesday. This is not a Mexican restaurant.
   

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   barbaray VIP

   New York City17 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 29 June 2024

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Could.not prepare food as requested for a food allergy. Did not offer any suggestions to accommodate this situation. Was seated in doors near a very very loud party. They didn't suggest their out door space until after our dinner was finished.
   

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    KimG

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 June 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5

    Great Place and Food our waitress was not so great
    

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