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Yerba Buena Cafe


4.0 of 5 stars 40 ratings  |  Write a review
  • 1350 Ave Ashford, San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • 787-721-5700

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5 of 5 stars
l27   3 contributions
california
Dec 8, 2009

The meal I ordered here happened to be the best meal of my trip! We started with a delicious appetizer, tostones with shredded meat on top (ropa vieja style) that came with two yummy sweet sauces. I was hesistant to order the lamb because it's usually "hit or miss" but this was one was by far the best lamb I... more

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2 of 5 stars
DaveHMaryland   34 contributions
Silver Spring
Dec 2, 2009

We had been to Yerba Buena before and thoroughly enjoyed it. Unfortunately, this time was a disaster. Our reservation for 7 people was honored and we were seated promptly at 8 PM. The waiter was pleasant, explained the meals and took drink and dinner orders. It took over 45 minutes between finishing appetizers to be served the main courses with... more

Awesome
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5 of 5 stars
VAtraveler57   20 contributions
Arlington, VA
Nov 10, 2009

Food was great, service was great. If you are staying near the Marriott, definitely eat here. more

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5 of 5 stars
rrzzll   14 contributions
New York
Nov 7, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I love the fusion of Caribbean cuisines in this here. The main part of the restaurant is open to the elements as they have sliding panels which are raised in the evening during business hours. We usually sit at the bar and graze on appetizers which are $8-$10 apiece and generous in portion. Great place for people watching as it... more

Yummy!
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5 of 5 stars
Lynntt   27 contributions
Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 1, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Yerba Buena was recommended by a host at the hotel my sister and I were staying at in Condado, and we had a really enjoyable meal there. At the end of our first full day in Puerto Rico we were starved, and wanted to go somewhere with great food. This was the right place! Right on Ashford Avenue, perfect for... more

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5 of 5 stars
Andholler   2 contributions
New York City, NY
May 11, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

The owner is amazing. They combine Puerto Rican, Cuban, and US cusines for a wonderful fusion of flavor and fun. Service is always first class, the resaturant full of local charm and the food, amazing. This is a good restaurant for entertaining, or just a quite meal by yourself. I am the type of person who likes to dine alone.... more

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2 of 5 stars
PatrickPK   2 contributions
San Juan, PR
May 6, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

After visiting them I call them Yerba Mala instead of Yerba Buena, there's a reason for that... The place looks VERY inviting - That's the TRAP as well. Service, is lousy as in most -but not all restaurants in PR, I just don't understand it, they hype it up and then don't come through. If I have to sit and... more

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4 of 5 stars
kerrkween   1 contribution
Norfolk, VA
Apr 23, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I was surprised that is is not so easy to find restaurants in Puerto Rico that specialize in local cuisine. Yerba Buena is the oasis in the desert! We wanted to taste a lot of the offerings, so we ordered a sampler of the appetizers (not on the menu, but our server told us about it). There were yam fritters,... more

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5 of 5 stars
KrysyGT   12 contributions
Boston
Apr 1, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My hubby and I dined al-fresco at Yerba Buena during part of our honeymoon. Food was beyond outstanding and fresh! We both had excellent appetizers, drinks, meals and dessert! Everything was excellent from the service to the atmosphere. We are dying to go back. more

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4 of 5 stars
ISTANBULLS   3 contributions
NYC
Mar 30, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Take a seat outside and watch the world pass by. Amazing food. I would recommend the steaks on the menu. Rocking chairs on the porch is great for kids, but stay away from those chairs after few sangrias or mojitos. My only complain was that I didnt enjoy the red wine sangria that much, fruits were not that fresh in... more

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Yerba Buena Cafe Address

1350 Ave Ashford, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Tel: 787-721-5700
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.