NYC dominates North America's 50 Best Bars 2025 list — with East Village's Superbueno at No. 2
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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 old, 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.
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'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 told The Post.
'I'm so proud of what we've accomplished in just two years.'
The hotspot opened on the corner of 1st Street and 1st Avenue in 2023, taking over the Boilermaker.
In short order, Superbueno landed a coveted spot on last year's 50 Best list at No. 27.
Those who approach the cozy yet playfully adorned drinking room are likely to see a line of patrons around the block waiting to be called for a seat at the bar, one of the few wooden booths or even just a space to stand at the communal table. The backlit bottles make up most of the decor inside the place, which becomes flooded with pink or red light as the sun sets.
Superbueno's Vodka Y Soda adds a twist on the classic cocktail with guava.
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Although he has trouble choosing his favorites, Jimenez recommends Superbueno newbies try 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, the head honcho suggests the pork belly tacos — which he says he eats every day — the Birria Grilled Cheese and Mole Mushroom Nacho.
Jimenez, former head bartender of Ghost Donkey, wanted to honor his heritage, love of libations and the city 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 list.
'We're a community and culturally driven space that highlights Mexican flavors with a sophisticated New York City approach to cocktails,' Jimenez said.
'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 list year for the first time this year.
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 came in close with the top spot, Handshake Speakeasy — which was listed as No. 1 last year too — and nine bars recognized in all.
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