Yerba Buena
New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 529-2919
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- 2nd Avenue
- Directions:
- F, V to 2nd Ave; F at Delancey; J, M, Z at Essex
- Hours:
- Daily 5pm-12am
Message from Yerba Buena
A unique combination of Innovative Latin Cuisine and Classic Cocktails
- Innovative Latin Cuisine
- Inspired by Old-Time Havana
- Extensive Latin Wine List
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Editorial Review for Yerba Buena – by Jessica Allen
In Short
Quieter and more restrained than Toloache, Julian Medina's Mexican restaurant in midtown, or the now-defunct Patria, where Lenis Gonzales worked as a sous chef, Yerba Buena features small plates filled with a few good, basic ingredients. Choclo a la plancha tops Peruvian corn (fatter than its North American cousin) with cheese and spices; guacamole blends avocado, cheese, chipotle and onions. Larger dishes para la mesa include costilla (short ribs) and lechon (suckling pig). Muted lime green walls trimmed with dark brown and decorated with large framed photographs of Havana keep the focus on the food.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe bartender's so good, his name, Artemio Vasquez, appears at the end of the cocktail list. Try his Desert Rose, rose-infused gin mixed with prickly pear puree and lemon juice, or the Hemingway, flor de cana rum and maraschino liqueur with lime and grapefruit juices.
Where to SitThe kitchen at the back of the small dining room has Venetian blinds, allowing you to glimpse, peek-a-boo-style, chefs at work. Banana trees with plentiful leaves shield you from street noise and foot traffic.
User Reviews for Yerba Buena
08/29/2008 Posted by DavidCardona
This place is amazing. The food is amazing. The atmosphere is relaxing. The service is top notch. Giovanny and his staff made us feel at home. If you go you need to try the mojito and the tres leches. Visions of Puerto Rico if you know about that. I will definitely return.
08/26/2008 Posted by mcd1966
We met friends at Yerba Buena based on previous reviews that we read. We were not disappointed. The drinks and food were terrific, but what most impressed us was the service. The staff was not only attentive, but well informed and friendly. It truly felt like they wanted us to have a great experience. We will definitely return.
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