Service was brusque but satisfactory. Customization of dishes was possible, and facilitated by the server. Food was quite overpriced but VERY tasty. Portions definitely could be larger, but dishes were really skillfully executed. Female manager seemed quite unhappy, was not welcoming and was overheard saying she was DONE with the night, NO MORE SERVICE. Support staff and other servers were really nice. read more

This place is a hot spot in downtown Lisle. I have gone on random weekday nights and it is very busy! Want a margarita? This is the place to go! This is not your cheap taco joint....dinner prices vary between $12-20. But for the most part you get a good portion of food. The food is good...but not special. I like their Chile Rellenos and tostada dinner. This is the place you want to go and have some drinks with some friends...however be aware that there are families eating there too...so don't get too silly. read more

My family and I are such big fans of this Mexican restaurant. I'm super excited about the new location of this restaurant that will be opening up next door (to replace this location). Our waiter told us that the new restaurant location will have a large outdoor area and a more modern look. I feel like you really can't go wrong with any of the menu items here. Their chips are non greasy, which cannot always be said about some of the other Mexican restaurant chips I've had. I've had their daily specials, and they have been wonderful. Last time I had their jalapeno enchiladas and that was an awesome dish with a big kick to it. I highly recommend trying their enchiladas if you come here since they serve different types of enchiladas for all taste preferences. Also, don't forget to have a nice big margarita with your delicious dinner. I prefer their Cadillac margarita, but some of their other types are great too. read more

I am a huge, huge fan of Mexican food, and there's almost nothing you can do to turn me off of it. But here I ordered a combo and could only stomach one of the three items. Everything was either super bland or just... off in the seasoning department. For example, the chile relleno batter was oddly sweet and inside was a different cheese than I've had at any other Mexican restaurant. The enchilada wasn't entirely hot and lacked salt or any spices. The only thing I ate were the rice and beans (fine) and the taco (also fine.) My fiancé got a seafood dish and was really impressed, so he had a different experience. I'd say maybe the "specialties" menu section is better? That's where his came from. We agreed on one thing: service was really good. read more

Yerbabuena - The combo that included a chile relleno, enchilada & taco. - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

I came here for pickup on May 5, 2020. I placed an order through Grubhub for pickup at 5:30. The order was paid for and confirmed by Grubhub with the restaurant. I arrived at 5:30 for pickup. The food was not ready. in fact, 35 people were waiting outside in masks for their takeout orders. There was no system or line or anything resembling the business having any idea what it was doing to handle orders they had taken. I was told multiple times that my order was being prepared as I kept waiting and waiting but that the kitchen was behind. People were waiting for hours, some left with no food and everyone was perplexed why things were so behind. In a conversation with one staffer, a Yerba owner decided to take orders on a 2nd line backing up the kitchen. Finally after 2.5 hours I got my food. It was great as the food usually is here. However the experience was the worst food pickup experience in my life and I'd be ready to wait for awhile if you order from them during this ongoing pandemic. I am hopeful this business will adopt new protocol going forward so that nonsense like this never happens again. read more

1st time here. Not impressed. Our waiter Ramon was nice but seemed like he was in a rush taking our orders all the way to giving us the check. I didn't get to review the menu and i chose the carne asada tampiquena the chicken enchilada was good but the steak was okay a little bland. I tried the frozen margaritas mango and pineapple pretty good but small for $9. Atomosphere was comfortable they have out door seating and a roof top patio that looks nice. We sat inside on the first floor. In door dining I would maybe give it a second try to see if things are different but first impressions are everything. read more

Definitely a cut above chain Mexican. I tried the "Nopales" (sauteed cactus) and found it a bit bland, but this is probably the nature of the beast. The rice and beans were excellent. My wife is a chips and salsa fan and found the offering here very good. My son was pleased with his vegetarian fajitas. The sopapillas were tasty though my wife say they're supposed to be soft; I supposed they've caved in to Americanization here. The decor is attractive and original; check it out at their website: www.yerbabuenalisle.com. The website also has the complete menu and you can make reservations on line, though I haven't tried this. read more

Yerbabuena - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Hemisphere was pretty cozy and I was greeted immediately. The waitress attentive and kind. She recommended the tortilla soup was combination and I could not be happier. It's unlike Any dish I have ever had before. Perfect for people on a low-carb diet (which I am not), this dish consists of a cut up in spiced chicken breast that's swimming and savory juices and avocado. It's a company with a delicious bowl of tortilla soup and even the chips and salsa. This is a nice place to go! read more

Went for a nice meal, outdoors with social distancing, with a reservation. We were seated right away, food was great, margaritas were good, sangria was sour and tasteless! Asked the bartender to remake, still rather tasteless. About an hour later we started getting the pressure to leave-busy evening but there were open tables. We had not finished our food! The hostess kept walking by with the evil eye, the waiter ignored us except to ask about the bill. Nowhere did it say there was a time limit, and no one stated such. A lovely evening was ruined by the hostess and waiter pressuring us to leave. This is not the first time this hostess has been difficult. read more

Woah, was this good! I recommend starting with a margarita (any of them) and the churriqueso. Order another drink and order the Nicole Paella. You won't be disappointed. read more

I ordered three taco dinners, two chicken and one steak, on flour tortillas, only lettuce on the tacos. I was told the dinner came with rice and beans. When I got home there was only beans. The tacos were placed on top of the beans so all of the tortillas were soggy. Not at all appetizing. Also, one of the chicken tacos were wrapped in lettuce no tortillas. We have dined at Yerbabuena many times and have always enjoyed the food. We will not order carry out again it was a really disappointing. To keep the integrity of the taco how about putting the beans in a separate container. carry out read more

Went and got Yerbabuena Mexican Cuisine trying to be local well they forgot my beans so called and they told me to come back. So I walked back and politely asked if I could get a free bag of chips for the inconvenience. The manager on duty told me they shut everything down and they close in a half an hour. Dude I've been in the industry and a you can't give me a bag of chips seriously! It's not like I'm asking for a free dinner. read more

Place is very nice and upscale, unfortunately food is unauthentic and too much of a fusion for my palate. Pineapple is too sweet and manager seems to always be mad. They also frown if you arrive after 8. read more

It's nice to have a Latin food restaurant that has a different variety of fare than every other restaurant has. I had the veggie spinach avocado wrap and it was delicious. It was nice having a wide selection of options for vegetarians. It also made the evening fun having a waiter who joked along with us while we were practicing our Spanish. read more

Yerbabuena - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Fat shamers. When I asked if the strawberry margarita had salt or sugar on the rim I was told "no sugar, you need to go on a diet".

Ole! It's not Mexico but they have a classic margarita that goes down so easy!! Small but classy surroundings... atmosphere not heavy on the Mexican but is pleasing and adds to the vibe of the great freshly prepared food. Expect some twists on your typical Mexican but you will love every bite no matter your selection. Always a fav with us with kids or without. We have taken our older grandkids - 7-13 and they all found something to enjoy including the one who is dairy free. The waitress was very patient with helping her make a choice. Summer seating even more inviting- small patio outside! Try it you will like it! read more

We arrived on a Friday, just before 6, which was perfect. No wait for seating. Shortly after 6, there was a wait, so come early if you can! Chips and salsa were complimentary, fresh and tasty. The salsa was mild, which I'm sure is pleasing to many, but I prefer more of a kick. I didn't order, but got to observe the table-side guacamole making, which looked fantastic. I would definitely come back for that! For food, I ordered the orange pineapple chicken tacos, topped with a wedge of avocado and a light sprinkling of cheese. FANfreakingTASTIC. Sweet, spicy, and loaded with chicken. You got 3 good sized tacos, which led to delicious leftovers to take home. Nice little restaurant, I will definitely be back!! read more

Yerbabuena - Pollo orange mango taco - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Okay, now I'm a fan. I felt our service was not nearly as good last time and this time, considerably better. We went for lunch. I find their prices to be more reasonable (as they should be) and it was good. I ordered a mashed potato enchilada and a regular with their rancheras sauce which was excellent. The sauce was my favorite thing! My meal was around $8-$9 and came with beans and rice (and free chips/salsa). The beans, while not refried, are vegetarian, as is the rice. It's made with vegetable stock. Our server was quite knowledgeable and attentive. I thought they were great and I was thrilled that being a veggie, I could partake. The chips and salsa are just mediocre to me. This might be strange, but I think the restaurant should consider giving out less salsa. I know, weird. But the bowl is huge compared to most places. Like for 4 people, the big bowl is okay, but for 2 people, it went almost untouched. Actually, I think we ate a total of 3 chips. Perhaps they should ask if you want complimentary chips and salsa? More a suggestion for the restaurant because people tend to eat less at lunch time. Normally I'm all for the freebies, but don't like that they had to throw out our entire bowl of chips and salsa when we left. For the most part, I think the flavor is the best in the area. While a little pricier than I like to pay for Mexican, I'd say it's worth it for the quality of the food. read more

Sooo good!! First of all, this place is freakin' adorable, all hidden along the strip off Main St. It's little places like this that are worth trying, and boy I'm glad I did! The service is always wonderful and everyone is very kind. The drinks are yummmmmmy. The food... *sigh* so damn good! The meat they use is just delicious. I also enjoy their chips & salsa. :-) read more

Free Chips and Salsa....always a good thing! Had the Jalapeno Mango Chicken Platter. It was pretty good, but nothing earth shattering. I may try again if I am in the area. Still looking for that amazing Mexican restaurant in Chicagoland. read more

Yerbabuena - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

It says alot about a place when after a few years they decided to more than double the size of their establishment! Coming Soon! I have never gone wrong here, all of the food is good quality and flavorful. I cannot say that their are any knock you socks off items, but everything is fresh and well prepared. Best bets are any Steak item, Guac and the Pork Nachos, they are all excellent! Can not wait to try the new location! read more

Yerbabuena - Chips! - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Saturday night, around 5 pm I had dinner here with my Dad, sat outside on the 2nd floor patio since the weather was unseasonably great. There are two outdoor heaters to keep the area warm. Service was great, our server (Assantia?) was delightful. Complimentary chips and mild salsa are provided per table! I ordered Carne Asada, my steak was flavorful, cooked medium as requested and still juicy. Came with rice, fresh guacamole, beans/cheese and salsa. Dad had Alambra(?) chicken & chorizo frijoles in a delicious sauce with strips of green peppers and onion, side of beans, salsa and guacamole. He loved it. The manager came by twice to check on us. Both floors were pretty busy when we left around 6:15. Overall we were pleased with everything and recommend you check it out! read more

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They refused me service soley because there was a thunderstorm earlier and they did not have any customers since 4pm. It was 7:15pm and they were still supposed to be open until 8pm. They said they were shutting things down even though the lights were on and three or four employees still were milling about inside. They suggested New Whisky Bar next store, which was busy, but refusal of service while within open hours while fully staffed irritated me and is unacceptable. I was having a bad day and all I wanted was a margharita. read more

I've frequented this place forever, but it's been TOO long since I've made a visit! The remodeled interior and outside seating make for a very comfortable, fun experience! I DO miss the large margaritas, but a couple smaller ones don't leave you wanting too much! Split a pitcher, several glasses each for date night!! The food is as good, if not better than I remember!! Some familiar faces and super friendly, accommodating staff is very much appreciated! Izzy was a SUPER awesome waitress!! Totally made me feel welcome and cared for!! Tamales are fabulous and the chips and salsa are excellent, as well!! Will definitely be back way sooner, rather than later!! read more

This used to be my favorite Mexican restaurant today I went with a group of friends Service was very slow because it was Tuesday they brought me my food three times and all three times it was wrong. Owner wasn't even going correct the plate that I ordered. My friends also had their food issues food was cold but the only thing the owner said was that it was Tuesday and we were upstairs This will be the last time I walk into this establishment unless it's correctly fixed. He also was getting loud n snippy with one of my friends read more

Ordered the chicken and mango which was good but it would have been nice if the mango was a little riper and sweeter. Didn't have drinks. I like that they had an elevator coming up to the second floor. I'm only leaving them a neutral review because I did not like how they were packing people in there. Right in the middle of which I find very very hard to believe. So I've tried to Google it and I don't know if that's true or not. It's kind of leaning towards not true. So a neutral review is the best I can do right now. I would come back most likely but definitely not during covid read more

No me gusto la comida muy mala presentación y mal sabor pedí la paella de shrimp y mango, buen servicio buena locación pero la comida no es de alta calidad read more

As a Lisle native, I have frequented the former Yerbabuena location (next door) for years. It was amazing- authentic, fresh, food and strong drinks made with real fruit. New Yerbabuena, you epically fail. Don't get me wrong. The food is good. The drinks are okay. But it's not what it was and it's not good enough. Having spent almost 2 decades in the food industry, your red flag should start flying when your food comes out about 2 minutes behind the "tableside" guac. (Note: it was not made tableside and it was horribly bland. We drained almost an entire lime and an unhealthy dose of salt into that baby to fix it.) Big fat clue that it's not made to order and you know it's not fresh. And it was true here. Are there new owners or did they just completely sacrifice quality when they opened the bigger location next door? If you're craving some quality Mexican and are too proud to crawl into El Mex, enjoy your time here. But be prepared to have a few gripes. read more

Good eats! Very good quality outstanding, authentic and creative flavor all mixed into one. Went with the Alambres and wife had carnitas & Cadillac Margarita Caza Dores. Chef came out several times to serve and talk to patrons. A+ service! Well done! Will definitely be back! Gracias read more

Yerbabuena - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Not a huge restaurant, food is great. Honestly one of my favorites in the area. A must try if you like Mexican food

A very decent Mexican place within walking distance of our house. I've been several times and enjoyed it every time. They have a few outdoor tables and an upstairs outdoor terrace which makes it pleasant. They know how to mix a margarita and they know how to cook a poblano pepper. Will definitely go back. EDIT: We just went here the other night and it's even better! Raising the review to 4 stars. read more

Yerbabuena - A great place in the neighborhood! - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

I don't live close to Yerba, but I will go out of my way for their incredible food and innovative menu items. They're not just a traditional Mexican restaurant, they also invent some wonderful cuisine! I am the type of person who loves to order "the usual" when I go places, but I find myself encouraged to try different concoctions when I visit. I am never disappointed. The atmosphere is fun, and the upstairs has a nice ambience, as well as a beautiful outside patio facing the street of downtown. THE BEST PART of all of this, is that I eat low carb, and sometimes it can be difficult eating out but Yerbabuena is amazing at accommodating my eating habits! I can go out to dine, eat well, and STILL be on track! I greatly appreciate that. The staff is wonderful, kind, patient, and friendly. I always feel welcome and am happy to walk into their establishment. I highly suggest you come at here to find out for yourself how great this place is. It's wonderful for the most picky eaters, to the most adventurous foodies. read more

First time. Had the enchiladas with green sauce. They tasted good --- but were not hot enough- I don't mean spicy hot - it's like they sat on a counter too long and cooled off. Good service. Not cheap. 3 enchiladas,a margarita-and flan (perfect flan) plus tax came to $42 for one person. read more

Yerbabuena - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

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Here on Cinco de Mayo and service is great, except when I received my food, I had a hair on my plate, the food runner that delivered the food , I called him over and asked if it was hair or cheese and he said hair, grabbed the hair laughed and walked away!!! Wtf!! Will never be back! read more

First time trying this local restaurant. The place seems upscale. We ordered the scallops appetizer and it was overcooked. The excuse was , "they are really busy today". The carnitas was ok, the steak alambres is not in the bbq stick as it should be. We asked about the different flavors of Margaritas in the bar but the server, Olga, doesn't seem knowledgeable. She just said they are all plain margaritas, when obviously they are not. The service was poor, Olga didn't even asked us how's our food, didn't even check the whole time. Yerbabuena, even if your restaurant looks nice, if the food and service is poor, then it's not good. Will never come back and will not recommend. Please train your servers to have good customer service!!! read more

So despite what the home page says, there is no breakfast or brunch on a Saturday. Disappointing start. The hostess was on the phone so we finally seated ourselves and when asked, she was oblivious to any breakfast or brunch options. Chips and salsa unremarkable, heavy on the cilantro. I had a cup of tortilla soup. Again, unremarkable. Cheap white rice in a salty broth with chunks of avocado, two tortilla chips. Meh. The decor is so cute but we won't be back. read more

Yerbabuena - Tortilla soup - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois

Such a great spot in Lisle with BOMB Mexican food and amazing margaritas!!! Jose is the BEST waiter. We have been coming and requesting his section for years now. He always recommends the smoothest tequila, knows to sub the brown beans with the black beans for my dad, and knows exactly what we want! He's the absolute best. Came in a year later tonight, after not dining in because of the pandemic, and Jose still remembered us. Outstanding customer service as always read more

We have visited Yerbabuena many times in the past. The food is amazing and so are the Margaritas. However, the poor service received today was absolutely unacceptable. Our server Roberto was unprofessional, rude and even called us liars because we consumed 2 margaritas and he claims we had three. We advised the host we will never be back nor recommend to business associates. read more

Very disappointed in this restaurant. I went the other day with two friends. From the moment we sat down, the waiter kept coming over asking us for our order. We ordered our food and it came quite fast. The food itself and the plate size has shrunk. As soon as we were finished the waiter started clearing our table, making us feel rushed. After one hour and 15 minutes, the manager came over and asked if we had paid. Since we had, she asked if we could vacate our table because they were getting backed up. It was not a nice evening. I will never come back. I love El Gran Agave on Maple Ave in Lisle and they will be getting all my business read more

Nice change from my last visit. New location. Cooler ambiance. My meal was a great! Homemade chorizo, shrimp, butternut squash. Not your typical enchilada or taco joint. Yummy. Friendly service. Good margaritas. Wine list needs work. House wine is Gallo (yuk) so opted up. Comfy booths. Need to get upstairs and to see the outside once it's warm. read more

Yerbabuena - Mexican Near Me - Lisle, Illinois