For some time now, I’ve been meaning to try the unlimited brunch at Yerba Buena’s Alphabet City location (Ave A btwn 1st/2nd Sts) and I finally satisfied my curiosity this weekend… While I did have a few tiny issues with the service, I think the great food, cool atmosphere, and unlimited drink special (+$12 for all you can drink) make it a great brunch spot.
Chips n Sips
The restaurant itself is somewhat small but very tastefully decorated and has an upscale feel to it. The Maitre D’ was involved in the service and often came over to see how we were doing which was nice; however, the wait staff did seem more interested in canoodling at the bar than at refilling our unlimited drinks. Normally, I wouldn’t mind but since they do limit the drink special to an hour, the clock was a-ticking (although they did allow us a few more refills once our time was up). I started with a Jalapeno Bloody Mary (not on the menu – just ask) which was spicy and delish, but it was a bit of a procedure to get another. Your best bet is to go with a mimosa -they had a pitcher pre-made so those were the easiest to have refilled.
Tilapia Taco-Mania!
We got things started with the guacamole + chips which was a really good dish – it was spicy and the queso fresco on top was a nice spin on it. For an entree, I chose my go-to dish on the menu – the Huevos Rancheros! The egg on top was a perfectly sized portion, the tortilla was crunchy and the sauce the dish sat in added some heat, I’m big fan. Another entree on the table was the Tilapia Tacos which looked amazing (minus the fact that I don’t eat fish).
If you’re going to try out this LES Brunch hot spot, make sure you call in advance to make a reservation; you’ll spare yourself the headache of waiting for a table. All in all, I’d say if you’re looking for an upscale unlimited brunch, and you don’t mind having a bit of patience, Yerba Buena is definitely worth a try.
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