I want to like Yerbabuena. I really do. Nice renovations and I bet it is really fun to be on the roof when the weather is conducive to being outdoors. But I can't because of the lack of seasonings in my dinner that consisted of Taco Dorados de papa (fried potato tacos) and receiving a glass of margarita that was so small one of the seven dwarfs would have been offended! I'm sorry, but, "I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)" by Hall & Oates read more

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This is the real deal! You will not be disappointed on any of the items on the menu from chips and do try table side prepared guacamole.

Worst mexican food I've ever had in my life! Taco bell is better than this place! I asked the server 3 times if the meal came with refried beans, & he assured me that it did...Well, it was NOT!! It was more like sweet baked beans out of a can! The chicken enchiladas had some kind of brown sweet & sour sauce, that took me 3 brushings & mouthwash to get the horrible taste out of my mouth, & the skirt steak was so grisley that it was unchewable! $22 for lunch, that's inedible is outrageous! Would not recommend or go back to this dive! read more

Excellent food!!! You won't be disappointed. The carnitas are yummy, chicken & blue cheese tacos excellent, salmon with mango chutney delicious!!! read more

Ate here for the first time tonight. Salsa and guacamole was some of the best I've ever had. Good size portions, killer Mango Margheritta on the rocks followed by a delicious entree of Paella Shrimp Mango. Service was great, reasonable prices and great atmosphere! Will definitely go back! read more

First of all the good stuff. Their chips are warm & crispy and the salsa is great with the chips or over your meal. The guacamole was good. I ordered the chicken fajita which came in a rather downsized skillet. The fajita was not as colorful; it was overloaded with onions & green peppers rather than red peppers and they did not have enough chicken. My wife ordered the Alambres which had a much better assortment of chicken, ham & chorizo. We both were not that excited about the whole beans. Service was good at first but slow on followup. read more

Yerbabuena - Alambres - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

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Nothing special other than slight high prices. Bland food for suburban taste buds. Meh.

If I could give this place zero stars, I would. The menu looked very promising. The salsa they served tasted like Old El-Paso out of a jar. Taco Bell has more spice in their food than this place. Ordered a pitcher of the Cadillac Margarita, but it tasted more like a Long Island ice tea that was very strong. Did they just add liquor and water? When the waiter came by to check in us, I asked if I could have a small glass of lime juice or lime slices (to cut the liquor in the margarita) and he straight up looked at me and said "No" and walked away. If you are looking for horrible service and white people spiced so-called "Mexican" food, then this is the place for you. read more

Could my experience be any different than last time? We had a great time here - food, drinks, the whole shebang! We had reservations for our party of 4 and were seated upstairs. It's a nice open area and had just the right amount of tables. Our server, Emilio, was WONDERFUL! He answered all our questions, made recommendations and checked in on us frequently. I had the Honey Mango Chipotle with chicken. We shared the salsa taste which was fun and of course enjoyed margaritas! Everything was fresh and tasty. We didn't feel rushed and almost felt like we were visiting a friend for dinner. It was great! read more

Shrimp Tacos Fresh Guacamole I thought this Mexican Restaurant in Lisle, IL was pretty good. The restaurant is right in the downtown Lisle. I had the fresh guacamole with chips and salsa for an appetizer and then I had the shrimp tacos with sour cream on the side. It was a delicious dinner meal. I will be back again soon! read more

Lisle's Main Street is trying hard to thrive, and Yerbabuena is a useful presence. A friend and I went to dinner here on a Tuesday night and were pleased with the meal overall. We were treated to chips (fresh, thin, though needing a bit of salt) and salsa, which we chomped through as we decided on our entrees. I ordered the chicken mango paella, which was different from any true paella I have had, where the proteins and veggies are baked on a bed of rice; here, the chicken, mangoes, and peppers sat beside the rice on the plate, with an unnecessary-seeming side of sour cream, salsa and guacamole. Everything tasted good -- the chicken had been grilled with garlic butter, the mangoes were softened, and the leathery pieces of dried pepper added flavor dimensions -- but grease was definitely the word: the butter had pooled under the meat and mangoes, leaving at least a tablespoon of grease sitting on the plate. I had to move my rice so it wouldn't invade. Tasty though everything was, I still ended up feeling like I had a ring of grease around my mouth after I finished eating (though the chicken itself did not seem greasy). My friend had the same issue with her soft ground beef tacos: grease dripped out of the tacos as she ate them. All was forgiven, though, when we got dessert: sopapillas. Unlike many restaurants, where sopapillas are doughy and undercooked, here they were small, thin, crispy, and addictive, laced with honey and cinnamon sugar; a huge plateful was plenty for two and came with dollops of whipped cream (we did not spring for the addition of ice cream). The perfect girls' night out treat. The decor is a blend of adventurous and traditional -- purple walls and metal sconces mixed with photos of Mexico and pictures of Our Lady of Guadalupe; the bathroom floors were tiled with shards of broken pottery and marbles (though it could have used a mopping). Our waitress was very sweet and did a good job of keeping up with our needs. We also witnessed her making the tableside guacamole for another table, which is quite a feat if you are an avocado fan. Overall, Yerbabuena is bueno in my book, though the grease needs to go. read more

Food was authentic and amazing! We ordered the tampiqueña (steak) and it was served hot off the grill and fast! The service was top notch and the ambiance is traditional. We found our favorite place! read more

Let me start by saying the ceviche at this place was amazing definitely go there if you just want ceviche the rest of the food not so good unseasoned not flavored I would not go back again the pictures made this place look amazing and I felt very disappointed when I left. read more

Yerbabuena - Fresh Shrimp Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

We arrived at 6:00p on a Saturday night. Waiter was quick to our table to get our drink order. Drinks were served quickly with very little alcohol. We were ready to order because we knew what we wanted, my wife had asked if they serve Paella before we came. We got our Guac in less than 5 minutes. Our entrees arrived in about 10 minutes, I was disappointed because Paella takes at least 45 minutes to cook properly. It was not served in a pan. The rice was not sizzled as it is supposed to be. It's a slow-cook dish. Simply, it wasn't Paella. I did not complain because I was being taken out for my birthday. Entrees were small. We were finished quickly. As each person finished, the waiter came and asked if he could take the dishes. We still had not finished our drinks. The check arrived at our table at about 6:50p. At about 6:55 the waiter came to get the payment, but we hadn't looked at it yet and so we stopped our conversation to pay the bill and he picked it up right away and returned. We signed the bill with a normal tip at about 7pm. The waiter picked it up promptly. At about 7:05, or earlier, the hostess came to ask us to finish up because people were waiting. We had been there an hour and 5 minutes. If you want a fast meal, this might be your place. To be sure you get what you think you are ordering, ask the waiter to describe it or show it to you. We will never go back to this place or anywhere in Lisle. read more

Yerbabuena - Receipt and time of day - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

During this COVID-19 time, we were looking for a local restaurant that had outdoor seating and decided to give Yerbabuena in downtown Lisle a try. The setup of tables on a wide sidewalk worked nice. It was a late weekday afternoon and we were seated immediately. We started with drinks; my wife had a Yerba Margarita and I had Baja Brewing Mexican IPA. We appreciated the complimentary chips and salsa; the salsa wasn't particularly hot which pleased my wife. For our entrées, my wife ordered the skirt steak fajitas and I had the Yerba carne asada. We enjoyed our meals very much. Wait service was attentive and helpful. If you're in the Lisle area and looking for some good Mexican food in a nice setting, try Yerbabuena. read more

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Tried this place out as it is close to our house. I ordered the Don Miguel combo (5 oz Skirt steak and two chicken enchiladas). Steak was excellent but the enchiladas were honestly ok. My wife had the Pozole Verde Pollo (it's a green chicken soup with cilantro and onions on top). It was excellent. Overall we enjoyed our experience and planning on being back again soon. read more

Yerbabuena - POZOLE VERDE CHICKEN - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

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Been here several times. We have had the same male server it seems like every time and he is just awful. Not only is he bad at his job, but he's super rude. The food is good, which is why I have kept coming back, but no more. read more

The food here sucks, plain and simple and ANYONE giving this place 4 or 5 stars does not know good Mexican food. Like others said, salsa is like ketchup, bland and boring just like their food. I'm a white guy and a connoisseur of Mexican cooking. Go to Mago, best in the state, or stick local to your area. Burrito Parilla or Amigas or if you're lucky, go find a pozoleria which will change your life. But Yerbabuena, just subpar to say the least. Service sucks too. Very cold, bartender is flighty and you get what you get when you get it pretty much. Surprised this place is still in business, especially being in low traffic area like downtown Lisle. I agree, it's way cute but food flavor and interior decor having nothing to do with each other. read more

Used to enjoy the food from here and when catered however this last time was truly disappointed. Food was like warm when brought to the table, not a lot of room to customize items for vegetarians, and overall service was very disappointing. Overpriced food for not great taste or service when dining in. The two hosts that greeted and said bye were nice hence the one star. They tried to be accommodating but our actual server was full of attitude and when asked for certain things would refuse by saying things such as "I already brought a large one to the table so I'll only bring this other salad in addition to it." Just not a great experience and wish it went otherwise. read more

Food is always consistently good and comes out hot and flavorful! We've always had super friendly servers and all around great service.

Absolutely the very best Mexican food in the area! Wednesday night was busy. Very friendly staff. Our waiter, Roger was 10+ I highly recommend! read more

So good! I got the mango chicken and my husband got the Trio. Great flavor! I ordered take out and the bartender was super nice! read more

We had dinner there the other night with friends and I was truly disappointed. Seriously over overpriced quality and presentation lacking. I had far better Mexican food from other places. read more

I don't even want to tell you how good it is, it's already busy and once you know... I'll never get in! Seriously, the salmon tacos are just fantastic! I always think I'll try something new but then why? They are perfectly cooked, only one tortilla because the know how to treat them so they don't fall apart and topped with guacamole. Perfect! I hear other stuff is really good too but I can only vouch for the salmon tacos read more

Yerbabuena - Salmon Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

This place is 5 min from me, I didn't realize this gem was so close! I wanted to treat my gf to dinner & check out a new place; 2 ppl suggested this restaurant! I ordered steak quesadillas & she got chicken tacos in an orange marinade. We both enjoyed our food; our waiter was very attentive, quick, & friendly. Saw lots of things on the menu that caught my eye - will definitely be returning to try some other stuff, especially the house margarita! read more

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Great food unique and service is good also. Out door tables made my experience even better

I have wanted to go to Yerbabuana for several years. We decided to go one Saturday early evening. It was a celebration so we ordered a pitcher of margaritas...we upgraded the tequila so not the cheepest...the very, very best margaritas anywhere. The food was very good and the entire celebration was magical. Don't hesitate it is really really good! read more

Yerbabuena is a lovely Mexican restaurant in downtown Lisle. The recipes are "passed down through the family" and I believe it. It seems authentic and is certainly delicious. I like the Chicken Enchilada Suizas-meaning with a tomato salsa and melted cheese. My husband gets the Beef Enchilada Verdes-which is made from tomatillos and is spicier than the suizas sauce. Also the table side guacamole is not only tasty, but is fun to watch as they make it right in front of you. Of course, we always get the house margarita which is great too. read more

We had not been to downtown Lisle in a very long time. I had wanted to try Yerba Buena but I had always looked on Sunday when it's closed. Weds night at 6 and it was busy. Sat at the bar for 10 min and a table opened up. Rodger ( Rojilio) was our waiter. He was a joy and took great care of us. Tequila flight, ceviche, salmon, all fabulous. On the way home we wondered if going back tomorrow would make us look like stalkers. It was perfect. read more

Ok I've been coming here for a long time and the menu is now completely changed. It's still good don't get me wrong but it's missing that thing idk what it is but it's like that thing you know. Marg score 5/7 like babe I wanted a Paloma mark and the guy was like oh don't get that one and I was like ok how about the like regular one and he was like yea ok that's good. It was $1 extra but I don't get sad over things like that because it was good and it was a dollar. If you go here get whatever and you will enjoy it. Love this place. YASSSSS read more

Not your everyday Mexican restaurant. This is a more upscale eatery with an excellent selection of specialty dishes in addition to the usual favorites. If your looking for just the basics with tons of cheese, this is not for you. An excellent array of cocktails combined with good service and outstanding food make for an enjoyable experience. You will go back a second time! read more

Came back after many years and I love the remodeling they've done with the place. Tables were not socially distanced (6ft) which was a slight disappointment. Our friendly server also seemed in more of a rush to get us out, by frequently coming to clear our plates and handing the check without inquiring on desserts. I had my usual and felt that the salsa verde seemed to have lost its drawing flavors. They did give us a free mole sampler that was very nice of them! Will be back to try something else that may be more to my liking! read more

For what its worth i have been disappointed with Mexican restaurants..i have found most of the places i frequent have been very inconsistent in delivering good consistent food. I am pleased to say this place is awesome ..i have returned for a total of 3 times and must say pleased and happy.. their shrimp ceviche is an amazing and bountiful start .. all meals were delicious and i normally don't like beans and rice but i was even impressed with theirs ..Drinks are also really good..love this place..the chef knows his stuff read more

Went in on a Monday afternoon in their lunch time. They weren't busy so we had excellent service and our food was fantastic. I highly recommend their ceviche, jalapeño mango cilantro with chicken, carne asada tequila diablo with the shrimp everything was delicious. Also their Mango margarita. We noticed they had different menus for lunch and dinner so we look forward to visiting them soon. Also a great spot for the summer time to relax in their 2nd floor patio! read more

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We have been long time patrons of YB. We recognize the lack of kitchen staff impacts restaurant capabilities. However, a rude owner needs to understand how this impacts his business. Apparently, per the owner, those seated on the second floor can expect much longer wait times for their meals. Those wait times can and will exceed an hour. And If you politely inquire, so that your child can eat, you will be met with sarcasm and ignorance. The owner should be ashamed of how he treats his customers. We were not alone. read more

Dined at Yerbabuena for lunch with friends. Ramon was our server and provided good service and was personable. He made me laugh a couple times especially when he fooled me into thinking he was pouring me tequila instead of water. For my lunch, I ordered the Chicken Orange Tacos, which are three tacos with grilled chicken layered with orange mango salsa, pico de gallo, cheese and guacamole. It was served with pinto beans on the side. I'd rather black beans, but the menu said no substitutions. The sweetness of the orange mango salsa was so good, and the chicken was moist and tender. I enjoyed this dish very much. I'm glad I came back to give Yerbabuena another try. The last time I dined here I was disappointed with the dryness of the burrito, but my tacos were fantastic. I'll be back. read more

This was my second visit and I didn't review first time because I didn't think it was fair. This time I feel it was meh! Very very bland for Mexican. I got some nachos ... chips, meat, cheese with a dollop of creama and guacamole... very bland! Had to ask for salt, hot salsa (which was not all that hot). Their "Cadillac" margarita was recommended by bartender but it had zero tequila, so it seemed, and I asked for an extra shot of the tequila they used and he said , "that's cheap tequila you might want something better...". DUDE you recommended the Cadillac margarita! So you recommend a cheap tequila?? "Cadillac" by their definition includes Grand Marnier. Bottom line margarita was way way too sweet, bland and needed a punch. If you like bland and uninteresting this could be your joint... I on the other hand want my drinks and food to be a bit more exciting. The ambience is nice though, there is that! read more

This is a fantastic Mexican restaurant. From the wait staff to the food everything is good. Tonight we had a Carne Astada, steak fajitas, chicken quesadillas and everything came out, without a long wait for a crowded Saturday night and everyone loved what they ordered. The waiter was informative about the menu items, right there for refills or anything else. The only complaint I would have is the acoustics, it can get loud enough that it might be hard for someone to hear conversations. Also don't forget to check out the deserts they are also worth trying. read more

Delish mex food open air seating or inside booths. Worth a stop if you're near Lisle.

I was looking forward to going here having been told by friends how great it is. Unfortunately, that is not my opinion. Food was average at best. Combo plate had a tostada with a totally soggy tortilla cuz it was under everything else, which was lacking seasoning and rather soggy. Chicken mango/chipotle tacos need more mango and chipotle! Service was good but food was not worth a return visit. read more