The Bar on Buena
910 West Buena Ave
Chicago, IL 60613
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LUNCH & DINNER (2025)
- BUENA BASKET (VG)
A shareable basket of our guacamole topped with tomatoes, red salsa, queso, and corn tortilla chips, all house-made. *Chips, guacamole and salsa are Gluten-Free, however our cheese sauce contains flour.
$17.00 - CHILI-CHEESE FRIES
Skinny fries, ground beef chili, queso, diced serrano peppers, onion, and cilantro. Sub sweet Potato Fries: +1
$11.00 - FRESH TORTILLA CHIPS$4.00
- LOCO FRIES
Skinny fries, Hooks Cheddar house-made BBQ sauce, pickled peppers, and bacon. Add egg: +3
$15.00 - NACHOS ON BUENA
Fresh tortilla chips, chipotle queso, pickled peppers, crema, cilantro. Side salsa. Tinga (GF): +3 Al Pastor: +4 Steak (GF): +4
$12.00 - HUMMUS PLATTER (VG)
House-made hummus, served with raw carrots, cucumbers, & celery Add tortilla chips: +2
$10.00 - QUESADILLAS
Mozzarella cheese, Hook's cheddar, roasted red peppers, sauteed onions, side salsa and crema. Add: Seasonal Mixed Veggies: +1, Chicken Tinga: +3, Al pastor: +4, Carne asada: +4. Allergy Alerts: - Chicken Tinga is stewed with peppers and onions that cannot be removed. - Al Pastor marinade contains onions and pineapple that cannot be removed. - All Steak is cooked medium-well.
$12.00 - SKINNY FRIES (VG)
Habanero aioli and ketchup dipping sauces.
$7.00 - SWEET POTATO FRIES (VG)
Hand cut sweet potato fries with habanero aioli and ketchup dipping sauces.
$8.00 - BUENA SALAD (VG, GF)
Baby spinach & arugula, cilantro cider vinaigrette, mozzarella cheese, carrot, red onion, tomato, tortilla strips. Add chicken: +5 Add steak: +6
$12.00 - CHILI (GF)
Ground beef chili topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and diced red onion. Served with Tortilla Chips
$7.00 - RANCH SALAD (GF)
Mixed greens, chipotle ranch dressing, spiced and grilled chicken breast made to order, cotija cheese, pickled red onion, cotija, cilantro, pepitas. Sub steak: +1
$17.00 - ROASTED PORK POZOLE VERDE SOUP (GF)
Chef Antonio's Chicago famous family recipe: roasted pork simmered with hominy, lime, and cilantro. Topped with seasoned tortilla strips, diced red onion, and lime. A Buena Park favorite!
$9.00 - SIDE SALAD (V, GF)
Mixed Greens, cilantro, carrots, red onions, and tomatoes. With either cilantro vinaigrette or chipotle ranch dressing. Add chicken: +5 Add steak: +6
$4.00 - CHICKEN CLUB
Grilled chicken made to order with guacamole, pepper-jack, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle aioli, on Greek hallah. Add bacon: +3
$16.00 - GRILLED CHEESE (VG)
Hook's Cheddar & pepper-jack cheese on Greek hallah. Add: Tomato: +1, Guacamole: +3, Bacon: +3, Egg: +3.
$12.00 - RANCH ROLL-UP
Flour tortilla, grilled chicken breast made to order, zippy ranch, mixed greens, red onion, and pickled peppers.
$15.00 - VEGGIE ROLL-UP (V)
Hummus, baby spinach and arugula mix, red onion, and grilled zucchini, squash, and portobello mushroom.
$12.00 - AL PASTOR TACOS
Three (3) Al pastor (spiced pork) tacos with pineapple*, pickled red onion*, cilantro, and salsa. * Al Pastor marinade contains onions and pineapple that cannot be removed.
$15.00 - CARNE ASADA TACOS
Three (3) steak tacos with red onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$15.00 - CHICKEN TINGA TACOS
Three (3) Tinga Tacos (spiced, stewed, and shredded chicken*) with red onion, cotija cheese, cilantro, and salsa. * Chicken Tinga is stewed with peppers and onions that cannot be removed.
$13.00 - VEGGIE TACOS
Three (3) tacos with brussel sprouts, green and red peppers, red onion, onion, and broccoli.
$12.00 - BLACK & BLUE BURGER
1/2lb beef patty, blue cheese, and mushrooms sauteed with butter, garlic and white wine on a pretzel bun.
$17.00 - BOB CLASSIC BURGER
1/2lb beef patty, Red Dragon cheddar, fried egg, pancetta, and Special Buena Sauce on a pretzel bun.
$19.00 - BUENA BURGER
1/2lb beef patty, pepper-jack or American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and red onion on a sesame seed bun.
$13.00 - BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER
Our classic 1/2lb burger, your choice of 1/2lb patty, served on a sesame seed bun with pickle, lettuce, tomato, & onion. Side fries. Charges apply for additional toppings.
$13.00 - NOT A PUNT BURGER (VEGGIE BURGER)
Veggie patty made from black bean, cauliflower, oats, and rice; topped with pepper-jack or American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and red onion, garlic aioli on a sesame seed bun.
$13.00 - THE BBQ BURGER
1/2lb beef patty, house-made BBQ sauce, Hook’s cheddar, bacon, pickle spear, on a pretzel bun.
$17.00 - SIDE AIOLI
Select an aioli.
$0.75 - SIDE DRESSING
Select a dressing.
$0.75 - SIDE SAUCE/DIP
Select a sauce/dip.
$0.50 - EXTRA MEAL SIDES$3.00
BRUNCH MENU (SAT/SUN, 12A-3P)
STARTERS
- BUENA BASKET
A shareable basket of our guacamole topped with tomatoes, red salsa, queso, and corn tortilla chips, all house-made. Chips, guacamole and salsa are Gluten Free, however our cheese sauce contains flour.
$17.00 - CHIPS & GUAC
House-made Guacamole topped with tomatoes; basket of corn tortilla chips.
$9.00 - CHIPS & QUESO
House-made tortilla chips and cheese sauce.
$8.00 - CONICAL FRIES
Cone of Fries, side of habanero aioli. Additional dips or sauces available. Sweet Potato Fries...+1
$6.00 - LOADED BRUNCH CHILI FRIES (GF)
Fries topped with ground beef chili, cheddar cheese, onion, cilantro and (2) over easy eggs.
$11.00
BRUNCH OPTIONS
- AL PASTOR BOWL
Al pastor (pork), mixed vegetables, lemon, onion, breakfast potatoes, and two eggs. Allergy Alert: Al Pastor marinade contains onions that can't be taken out, but the extras can be left off. Al Pastor contains flour that cannot be removed.
$15.00 - BREAKFAST BAGEL BURGER
8oz beef patty, chorizo, egg, American cheese, arbole hot sauce, garlic aioli, on a jalapeno bagel.
$16.00 - BREAKFAST BURRITO
Scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, spinach, arugula, and chipotle sauce. Your choice of chorizo, steak, or bacon for a healthier option. Side of fries.
$15.00 - BRUNCH BAGEL SANDWICH
Cheddar jalapeño bagel, turkey bacon, scrambled egg, & provolone cheese, and chipotle sauce. Side of fries.
$15.00 - BRUNCH BOWL
Breakfast potatoes topped with spicy cheese sauce, chorizo, onion, cilantro, and two eggs. Cheese sauce contains gluten.
$14.00 - BRUNCH TACOS (GF)
Scrambled eggs, cilantro, onion, diced tomatoes, cojita cheese, corn tortillas, salsa rojo. Add bacon or chorizo...$2
$12.00 - STEAK CHILAQUILES (GF)
Corn tortilla chips, tequila marinated steak, two eggs, rojo or verde sauce, Monterey cheese, cilantro, onion and sour cream.
$14.00 - VEGETARIAN AL PASTOR BOWL
Mixed vegetables tossed in vegetarian al pastor sauce, lemon, onion, breakfast potato, and two eggs. Allergy Alert: Al Pastor marinade contains onions that can't be taken out, but the extras can be left off. Al Pastor contains flour that cannot be removed.
$14.00
SOUPS & SALADS
- ROASTED PORK POZOLE VERDE SOUP (GF)
Chef Antonio's Chicago famous family recipe: roasted pork simmered with hominy, lime, and cilantro. Topped with seasoned tortilla strips, diced red onion, and lime. A Buena Park favorite!
$9.00 - SPICY CHICKEN CAESER (GF)
Spinach and arugula mix, grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, tortilla strips, house made chipotle Caesar dressing *Our spicy caesar dressing contains 2% anchovies. Please ask your server about dietary restrictions
$14.00 - VEGETARIAN SPICY CAESAR (GF)
Spinach and arugula mix, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, tortilla strips, house made chipotle Caesar dressing. *Our spicy caesar dressing contains 2% anchovies. Please ask your server about dietary restrictions
$12.00 - CHILI (GF)
Ground beef chili topped with sour cream, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and diced red onion. Served with Tortilla Chips
$7.00
BURGERS & SANDWICHES
- BUILD YOUR OWN BURGER
Our classic 1/2lb burger, your choice of 1/2lb patty, served on a sesame seed bun with pickle, lettuce, tomato, & onion. Side fries. Charges apply for additional toppings.
$13.00 - ROSEMARY CHICKEN CLUB
Rosemary grilled chicken breast, pepperjack cheese, bacon, guacamole, chipotle aioli, lettuce & tomato, brioche toast.
$16.00OUT OF STOCK - SPICY CHICKEN CAESAR WRAP
Spinach and arugula mix, grilled chicken breast, roasted red peppers, parmesan cheese, tortilla strips, house made chipotle caesar dressing, in a flour tortilla. *Our spicy caesar dressing contains 2% anchovies. Please ask your server about dietary restrictions
$14.00
EXTRAS
Sunday | 11:00 am - 10:15 pm |
Monday | 3:00 pm - 10:15 pm |
Tuesday | 3:00 pm - 10:15 pm |
Wednesday | 3:00 pm - 10:15 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 10:15 pm |
Friday | 11:30 am - 10:15 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 10:15 pm |
Buena Park's favorite neighborhood bar with a cantina inspired menu. Wide selection of specialty whiskies and beers.
910 West Buena Ave, Chicago, IL 60613