NYC dominates North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025…
(*50*) to NYC!
North America’s 50 Best Bars of 2025 has been revealed — and it was an NYC takeover.
Superbueno, a Mexican-American cocktail bar in the East Village, is little over two years outdated, yet it’s already achieved the title of second-best bar on the continent.
Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez, pictured holding Superbueno’s Green Mango Martini, partnered with restaurateur Greg Boehm to open the East Village bar in 2023. Superbueno
“It’s a true honor to be part of this list. This is a huge recognition and a validation of the way we approach hospitality, in our own SUPERBUENO style, that is based on community and the guest experience,” co-owner Ignacio “Nacho” Jimenez informed The Post.
“I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished in just two years.”
The hotspot opened on the nook of 1st Street and 1st Avenue in 2023, taking over the Boilermaker.
In short order, Superbueno landed a coveted spot on final 12 months’s The World’s Best Bars listing at No. 27 and North America’s 50 Best Bars at No. 2.
Those who method the comfortable yet playfully adorned ingesting room are probably to see a line of patrons around the block ready to be referred to as for a seat at the bar, one of the few wood cubicles or even just a space to stand at the communal desk. The backlit bottles make up most of the decor inside the place, which turns into flooded with pink or purple mild as the solar units.
Superbueno’s Vodka Y Soda provides a twist on the traditional cocktail with guava. theworlds50best
Although he has hassle selecting his favorites, Jimenez recommends Superbueno newbies attempt their take on a guava highball, the Vodka Y Soda, or the Roasted Corn Sour, which celebrates corn — an iconic ingredient of Mexico.
For food, served until 1:30ish every night time, the top honcho suggests the pork stomach tacos — which he says he eats every day — the Birria Grilled Cheese and Mole Mushroom Nacho.
Jimenez, former head bartender of Ghost Donkey, wished to honor his heritage, love of libations and the town where he pours them. To do this, he sought the help of Greg Boehm, the brains behind Mace, The Cabinet and Katana Kitten — which fell at No. 42 on the listing.
“We’re a community and culturally driven space that highlights Mexican flavors with a sophisticated New York City approach to cocktails,” Jimenez mentioned.
“Our hospitality is based on seeing every element that constitutes the space as a tool to elevate the guest experience — from the food, service, drinks, music, lighting, and staff. They all play an integral role and are equally important.”
Sip & Guzzle (No. 5) and Clemente Bar (No. 11) joined the listing 12 months for the first time this 12 months.
And classics including Overstory (No. 6), Martiny’s (No. 15), Employees Only (No. 18), Double Chicken Please (No. 19), Maison Premiere (No. 33), Katana Kiten (No. 42) — also owned by Boehm — Angel’s Share (No. 43), Dante (No. 46) added to make NYC reign with 11 spots.
Mexico City got here in close with the highest spot, Handshake Speakeasy — which was listed as No. 1 final 12 months too — and 9 bars acknowledged in all.
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