
OUR STORY
The Buena Viking began as a food truck, a used Craigslist purchase, out of Eastern Oklahoma. Over seven years, the food truck grew in numbers, employees, the addition of a bar, and plenty of good times. As much as we all loved that food truck life, it was getting hard to keep the proverbial “wheels on the bus”. We needed a space to grow, and we craved being there for our community outside of the busy tourist season. After 7 glorious years of seasonal living, The Buena Viking made its way to a year-around, permanent, brick and mortar location! We have eddied out at 418 E. Main Street, Buena Vista, COLORADICAL, and we’re excited to have our own home port. The Buena Viking aims to provide an elevated burger experience in a casual setting, perfect to compliment your Colorado adventure days. WIth the belief that every order matters, that every customer deserves an awesome experience, and a passion for excellence, we invite you to come see all The Buena Viking has to offer!
Our new spot has a lot more room, and therefore a lot more room for options! We are keeping the same menu as the food truck, but with additions of more salads, gluten-free options, new and different melts and burgers, and soups for the winter season! We have a REALLY full bar with unique cocktails and mocktails, and a draft list that has something for everyone.
The Buena Viking has quickly become a place for families, friends, and travelers to put their feet up, enjoy good food and drink, and revel in a life well-lived. See you soon!
THE OWNERS


Owners Evan and Anna Winger made Buena Vista their home over 20 years ago. Through Education, Culinary, Guest Service, Ski Patrol, and Raft Guiding resumes, it allowed them to blindly jump right into an undertaking that has changed their trajectories and life experience for the (mostly) better! They both love their spot in this universe, their community, the mountains, and the Arkansas River that provide peace and adventure when they’re not restauranter-ing.
The Buena Viking name stems from Evan’s Norwegian family tree. The “Good Viking” is a compilation of everything we love about Scandinavia, the warmth, comfort, and appreciation of good times with people we love.