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Buena Vida

Laupendahler Landstraße 11, 45239 Essen

Closed now · opens 17:00

Spanishtapas€€€€
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Source: the restaurant's website, read on 13 September 2026. Prices and dishes may have changed since.

Calories and carbohydrates are estimates by an AI model based on this menu, made on 13 September 2026, for a typical portion. They are not medical advice and do not replace what the kitchen can tell you. "Diabetes-friendly" means: modest carbohydrates for the course, little sugar and no fast-absorbing base such as fries, white bread or white rice.

SUMMER MENU
Vitello Tonnato
13.90
Veal slices with caper sauce
estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Gazpachovegan, vegetarian
7.60
Cold vegetable soup
estimate≈ 120 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Ceviche de Gambaspescatarian
9.90
Summer salad with king prawns
estimate≈ 210 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Tempura de Verdurasvegan, vegetarian
8.90
Vegetables fried in beer batter
estimate≈ 350 kcal30 g carbs
Pulpo Baby a la Parrillapescatarian
10.90
Grilled baby octopus
estimate≈ 280 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Pulpo a la Gallegapescatarian
24.90
Octopus on potato with homemade chorizo jam
estimate≈ 550 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Dorada Entera con Guarnicionpescatarian
25.90
Whole gilt-head bream with side dish
estimate≈ 650 kcal40 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
Ensalada con Gambaspescatarian
17.90
Summer salad with king prawns
estimate≈ 380 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Queso Aceite y Aceitunasvegetarian
13.90
Manchego cubes and olives
estimate≈ 450 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pollo
15.90
Chicken breast fillet
estimate≈ 420 kcal0 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
VEGETARIAN TAPAS
Panvegan, vegetarian
2.90
Bread
estimate≈ 180 kcal32 g carbs
Pan con Aliolivegetarian
5.50
Garlic mayonnaise with bread
estimate≈ 320 kcal32 g carbs
Patatas con Aliolivegetarian
6.90
Fried potato cubes with aioli
estimate≈ 450 kcal35 g carbs
Papas Arrugadas con Salsavegan, vegetarian
7.40
Small potatoes with dip of choice
estimate≈ 300 kcal40 g carbsbalanced 77
Aceitunas Variadasvegan, vegetarian
5.70
Mixed olives
estimate≈ 220 kcal10 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Queso de Cabra Estofado con Mielvegetarian
10.90
Stewed goat cheese with honey
estimate≈ 380 kcal18 g carbs
Arroz con Verduravegan, vegetarian
8.50
Saffron rice with fresh vegetables
estimate≈ 320 kcal45 g carbsbalanced 68
Tortilla Españolavegetarian
7.20
Spanish potato omelette
estimate≈ 280 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Croquetas con Quesovegetarian
5.20
Croquettes with herb cream cheese
estimate≈ 240 kcal18 g carbs
Calabacín y Berenjena a la Planchavegan, vegetarian
6.20
Marinated zucchini and eggplant
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pimientos de Padrónvegan, vegetarian
7.90
Small fried peppers
estimate≈ 120 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Queso en Aceitevegetarian
7.90
Spicy marinated Manchego cubes
estimate≈ 280 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Tostas de Tomatevegan, vegetarian
6.70
Toasted tomato bread
estimate≈ 180 kcal25 g carbsbalanced 65
Champiñones Rellenosvegetarian
7.20
Vegetarian stuffed mushrooms
estimate≈ 150 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Espinacas a la Catalanavegan, vegetarian
7.90
Spinach with garlic and pine nuts
estimate≈ 160 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Manchego al Hornovegetarian
9.50
Baked Manchego cheese with choice of dip
estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Dipsvegetarian
3.50
Queso Fresco | Alioli | Chorizo jam | Mojo Verde | Mojo Picón
estimate≈ 120 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Pisto Manchegovegan, vegetarian
7.50
Fresh mixed vegetables
estimate≈ 140 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Pimientos del Piquillo con Queso Frescovegetarian
6.50
Marinated peppers with fresh cheese
estimate≈ 180 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Champiñones a la Planchavegan, vegetarian
6.90
Grilled mushrooms with onions and garlic
estimate≈ 110 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Verduras Gratinadasvegetarian
7.90
Mixed gratin vegetables
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
FISH OR MEAT TAPAS
Jamón Serrano
9.50
Serrano ham
estimate≈ 150 kcal1 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Croquetas de Jamón
5.20
Ham croquettes
estimate≈ 160 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Boquerones en Vinagrepescatarian
6.20
Marinated anchovy fillets
estimate≈ 110 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Dátiles con Bacon
6.90
Fried dates wrapped in bacon
estimate≈ 180 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Empanadillas de Atúnpescatarian
5.90
Tuna turnovers
estimate≈ 210 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Espinacas con Gambaspescatarian
10.50
Fried spinach with prawns and garlic
estimate≈ 190 kcal7 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 70
Lentejas Mediterráneas con Gambaspescatarian
9.90
Mediterranean lentil stew with prawns
estimate≈ 240 kcal22 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 91
Chorizo
7.20
Grilled Spanish paprika sausage
estimate≈ 220 kcal3 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
SOUPS
Sopa de Tomatevegan, vegetarian
6.90
Tomato soup
estimate≈ 120 kcal14 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 72
Sopa de Verdurasvegan, vegetarian
6.90
Vegetable soup
estimate≈ 120 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 78
Sopa de Pescadopescatarian
11.90
Fish soup
estimate≈ 220 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 79
APPETIZERS
Entremeses Vegetarianosvegetarian
19.90
Mixed vegetarian appetizer platter
estimate≈ 650 kcal45 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
Entremeses Variados
23.90
Mixed appetizer platter
estimate≈ 750 kcal35 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
SALADS
Ensalada de Acompañamientovegan, vegetarian
5.20
ENSALADA DE ACOMPANAMIENTO — Small side salad
estimate≈ 110 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Ensalada Mixtavegan, vegetarian
8.90
Mixed salad
estimate≈ 280 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Ensalada con Pollo
15.90
Mixed salad with chicken breast fillet
estimate≈ 420 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 74
FISH
Boquerones Fritospescatarian
7.90
Small fried anchovies
estimate≈ 310 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Calamares a la Romanapescatarian
8.50
Fried calamari rings with aioli
estimate≈ 450 kcal25 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Calamarespescatarian
10.90
Grilled calamari tubes
estimate≈ 210 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Brochetas de Gambaspescatarian
9.50
Grilled shrimp skewers
estimate≈ 240 kcal5 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 73
Gambas Empanadaspescatarian
7.90
Breaded and fried shrimp
estimate≈ 340 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendly
Gambas al Ajillopescatarian
13.50
Shrimp in hot garlic oil
estimate≈ 320 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 67
Paella
24.90
Saffron rice pan with seafood and chicken
estimate≈ 850 kcal95 g carbsbalanced 73
Plato de Pescadopescatarian
25.90
Mixed fish platter
estimate≈ 680 kcal20 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
MEAT
Pollo Empanado
9.50
Breaded chicken breast fillet with sweet and sour sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal35 g carbs
Pollo al Ajillo
9.90
Chicken breast fillet with garlic oil
estimate≈ 380 kcal6 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 66
Albóndigas en Salsa de Tomate
10.90
Beef meatballs in tomato sauce
estimate≈ 410 kcal18 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 69
Pollo a la Mostaza
10.90
Chicken breast fillet in honey-mustard sauce
estimate≈ 440 kcal22 g carbsbalanced 66
Pinchos de Pollo
9.70
Chicken breast cubes with paprika on a skewer
estimate≈ 310 kcal8 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 75
Cordero a la Plancha
14.90
Grilled lamb chops
estimate≈ 650 kcal2 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Cerdo en Salsa de Champiñones
12.50
Pork fillet in mushroom sauce
estimate≈ 520 kcal12 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Pinchos Morunos
11.90
Grilled lamb skewers
estimate≈ 580 kcal4 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
Carne a la Riojana
11.90
Beef in Rioja sauce
estimate≈ 480 kcal15 g carbsdiabetes-friendlybalanced 71
SPECIALTIES
Helado Frito
10.90
Homemade fried Bourbon vanilla ice cream in marzipan-hazelnut coating
estimate≈ 620 kcal55 g carbsheavy 27
Crema Catalana
6.90
Caramelized vanilla pudding
estimate≈ 350 kcal32 g carbsheavy 42
Churros con Chocolate
6.90
Fried dough with chocolate sauce
estimate≈ 550 kcal65 g carbsheavy 30
Soufflé de Chocolate con Helado de Vainilla
8.90
Chocolate soufflé with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
estimate≈ 680 kcal58 g carbsheavy 25
BRUNCH - BUFFET EVERY SUNDAY
Brunch Buffet
18.50
BRUNCH - BUFFET JEDEN SONNTAG (Erwachsene) — Every Sunday (Adults)
estimate≈ 1200 kcal110 g carbsheavy 43
Brunch Buffet
8.90
BRUNCH - BUFFET JEDEN SONNTAG (Kinder 5-12 J) — Every Sunday (Children 5-12 years)
estimate≈ 600 kcal60 g carbs

Is this menu still right?

85veggie
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Many vegetarian Spanish tapas

How well a vegetarian eats here, read from the menu. Not a review score.

A dedicated section offers vegetarian tapas including tortilla española and pisto manchego. Vegan options are clearly marked, such as arroz con verdura and patatas arrugadas.

29 vegetarian and 16 vegan dishes out of 70

75dia
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Low Carb Spanish Tapas

How well someone with diabetes eats here, from the menu and estimated carbohydrates. Not medical advice.

This restaurant offers many protein-rich main courses and tapas. There is a wide selection of meat and fish.

52 diabetes-friendly · 70 dishes

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Address
Laupendahler Landstraße 11, 45239 Essen
Hours
Monclosed
Tue17:00–22:00
Wed17:00–22:00
Thu17:00–22:00
Fri17:00–23:00
Sat17:00–23:00
Sun10:00–22:00
BRUNCH - BUFFET JEDEN SONNTAG 10 Uhr - 14 Uhr NUR MIT RESERVIERUNG!
Contact
+4920146695355 service@buenavida-essen.de
Sources
Overture Maps Places (CDLA-Permissive 2.0), buenavida-essen.de/
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completeness 83 %, confidence 76 %

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