Yerba Santa, a restaurant offering contemporary Mexican cuisine, recently found itself in the spotlight after the famous singer Luis Miguel dined there. The incident occurred when a waitress asked a customer to record his mother’s birthday celebration from a different angle, inadvertently capturing Luis Miguel in the background. The singer, known as ‘El Sol de México,’ was seen with his cell phone light covering his face. This led to criticism as the birthday celebration was disrupted, with the birthday girl unable to make her wish.
Menu Highlights at Yerba Santa Mérida
Yerba Santa Mérida, led by chef Nidia Sánchez, is dedicated to contemporary Mexican cuisine. The restaurant offers innovative dishes based on traditional Mexican cuisine, providing new sensations to the palate. The menu includes a variety of options such as meat cuts, fish, poultry, sopecitos, tacos, and mole. Some of the more elaborate dishes include octopus slices in a three-chili vinaigrette and cauliflower roasted in ghee with mole and rice. Desserts feature sorbets and artisanal ice cream, complemented by an extensive menu of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Prices at Yerba Santa
The menu at Yerba Santa is divided into several categories, including seafood, cuts, poultry, meatless options, and Mexican snacks. The average price for dishes is around 400 pesos, with some items priced as low as 185 pesos and others as high as 1,785 pesos. Here are some examples from the “Raw Bar” section:
– Ceviche Balam: Octopus cooked in sea water with chardonnay notes, shrimp, local fish, lemon lime, kiury cucumber, serrano chili, cilantro, radish, house marinade, ginger, and radish shavings. Price: 285 pesos.
– Tuna Tartar: Fresh tuna and avocado with crispy potato, toasted garlic, citrus sauce, and cilantro sprouts. Price: 330 pesos.
Other notable dishes include:
– Duck Sopecitos: Duck sopecitos with bean puree or red fruit sauce. Price: 345 pesos.
– Taco de Cola: Nixtamalized corn taco with braised oxtail in merlot, pickled onions, and raw green tomatillo sauce. Price: 185 pesos.
– Elegance of the Sea: Salmon crusted with golden nuts, cilantro pesto, citrus sauce, goat cheese spheres, asparagus, and Brussels sprouts with burnt leek powder. Price: 595 pesos.
– The Kraken: Grilled octopus with baby potatoes, burnt leek mayonnaise, and guajillo chili emulsion. Price: 565 pesos.
– Ave de Rancho: Half a free-range chicken marinated in ghee with secret herbs and green leaf salad. Price: 745 pesos.
– Ribs Cooked Twice: Short rib with homemade spices, truffled mashed potatoes, and mixed salad with citrus zest. Price: 1,785 pesos.
Desserts range from 135 to 215 pesos, while the drinks menu includes special cocktails, classic drinks, and bottles of wine and champagne. The average price for cocktails is 300 pesos, with bottles reaching over 17,000 pesos depending on the selection.
Location and Hours
Yerba Santa is located at Paseo de Montejo Avenue number 473, in Mérida, Yucatán. The restaurant’s opening hours are:
– Monday to Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
– Thursday to Saturday: 2:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
– Sunday: 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Source: El Financiero
