The chicken bowl was kind of disappointing. It's pretty bland and i was expecting more cilantro (i forgot to take a photo before ). They have veggies options, or they did for dawg bites idk if they still have it, but it was really good especially for being vegetarian. Overall it's very nice, I've enjoyed their nachos and tacos before, but there def r better mexican food spots. Service is like any other it's a very social spot. I always see friends or even just family eating together, but they can't seat really big groups. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Chicken burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My steak burrito was mid, but that wasn't the worst part. One employee completely ruined the experience for my party. We were made to wait until our full party arrived to order at the counter, but after a while we just went ahead with 4/6 of our group because we didn't know if the other two were going to make it. There also no line. During the time we were waiting for our group our bags that we placed at a table were moved into the kitchen without our knowledge or consent. My friend had to go into the kitchen to get them! After ordering we sat back down at the same table, and while we were eating an employee comes up to us and harasses us about putting two tables together. Our 5th friend had arrived late, and sat in the table next to ours so we moved her closer to us. The employee was scolding and threatening us which is upsetting because we had initially told her at the very beginning that we were are party of 6! Anyway she ended up leaving us alone and our 6th friend made it later. This level of disrespect doesn't make sense for a place that you order at the counter!! Also that steak burrito wasn't good, it wasn't seasoned. And the chips were beyond salty. read more

I am so sad. I have been a monster fan of Agua Verde for decades. But it has seriously gone downhill! No more grilled fish tacos, now only breaded fried ones. No more mango margaritas! And the nachos were disgusting! I couldn't have been more disappointed. Fake cheese goo over a small pile of chips sprinkled with a few beans and canned jalapeños. The cheese made the chips gooey, and it became glue like within minutes of them putting it on the table. $16 for something that was barely an improvement from what you get at a high school baseball game. And the small side of guacamole? Delicious but the size was a joke - something my son would finish with two chips! So so sad. :( View is still killer and the servers are still nice, so a one star for that. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Pitiful goo they called $16 nachos. - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

No pics, though we got a chicken burrito with chips, 3 beef tacos with rice and beans, chicken enchilada and 3 fish tacos with chips. Drinks wise, a horchata and 2 strawberry lemonade drink. The food was bland, and the drinks were too sweet. In the past, they'd give free chips. They no longer do that. Loved the view though! It's an order and pay at the counter, grab a number and find an open table type of restaurant. read more

I genuinely cannot remember the last time I felt this uncomfortable dining somewhere. The food was fine, but the atmosphere completely ruined the experience. I believe the manager's name was Jessie, and watching her verbally harass and belittle staff in front of customers was honestly disgusting. No employee deserves to be spoken to like that while just trying to do their job. It made the entire atmosphere awkward. read more

Actually went downstairs to marina cantina downstairs to sit outside on a beautiful day. Food service out of the truck- fish tacos were great- no need for the extra chips/salsa- big portion comes with dinner. Fun, tasty. Will be back read more

Agua verde is such a vibe, especially during sunny days (it's right next to the water so the ambience is always dope). We used to stop by pretty often back during undergrad at UW. Anyways, the food itself is pretty good! I normally get their pollo burrito bowl but opted for something new this time. I've honestly never heard or tried a "machete" before... but yall it is gas! Basically just steak + avo + peppers + cheese in a fried tortilla... like how could ya not like that. The only cons about agua verde = parking can sometimes be difficult just depending on the day + prices are a lil high for what it is. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - *Machete - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Agua Verde is that bright and lively Mexican eatery you go to for the vibes and the sunset views, especially on a sunny day in Seattle. But a warning; everyone else has the same idea lol. We came as a group of 8 and waited in line for about half an hour. After that we were told it'd be another hour for a big table or we could split up so guess what we picked? Yep we split. Not ideal, but the views of Portage Bay and the food def helped soften the wait. You gotta order up front, get your table number, and seat yourself. Sounds efficient but the kitchen did fumble our order (coz they had us split I guess) we got Baja tacos instead of shrimp, and that was just one of a few mix ups. That said one of the servers was incredibly kind and made sure everything was fixed, so kudos to her. We shared: 1. Vegan Salad: 5/5 Surprise star of the night! Super flavorful and super delicious 2. Mangodilla 5/5 Sweet mango + savory chicken was the perfect combo. Add verde sauce if you want for even better flavors 3. Vegetarian Enchiladas 4/5 Solid dish. It's also served with tasty green rice 4. Guac and chips: 4/5 very fresh 5. Veggie Quesadilla 1/5 Unfortunately a flop. Dry, bland and no flavors I also had the lemonade which was very refreshing The vibe here is def 10/10. It's lively, fun and right by the water. If you can, grab a seat on the patio for sunset views of Portage Bay. Knocking off one star for the order goof ups but I'd absolutely go back!! read more

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The views from this restaurant are beautiful. I can't wait to visit in the summer as well. You order at the front and they bring the food to your table. While you're waiting, you can go to the self serve salsa station. I really liked the green and mild red one. I think the other ones were spicy but I didn't try. The brought out the food pretty quickly. I got the nachos & they were so yummy. They put layers of toppings, so you don't have to worry about eating only the top and being left with plain chips. My friends got the vegetarian enchiladas and a mango quesadillas. Both of them were really good, but the mango quesadillas was a unique highlight. My friends also got a fish burrito which he said was the best fish burrito he's ever had! I will definitely be visiting again! Great place, yummy food, and beautiful views! read more

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What a cute place right on the water for delicious Mexican. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. We started with the chips and guacamole. They even have a salsa bar, watch out for the hot one! I had the pork tamales, a special and my daughter had the fish tacos. All delicious, the chips a little on the salty side. The homemade strawberry lemonade was a sweet treat as well. read more

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I just finished dining at Agua Verde. Everything tasted wonderful. What was especially wonderful was the staff. I was greeted very warmly, seated well, and looked after. When my order came back incorrectly, I had ordered no cheese on my burrito, the staff was immediately helpful and getting it back to me in minutes. Additionally, they comped my burrito and I didn't ask for it. I had worked at restaurants for years so I know mistakes happen easily. It was a lovely evening on a difficult night and I really appreciated it the thoughtfulness. read more

Nestled right off the water near the UW campus . There was a line when we arrived at 5p but it moved quickly. You place your order inside and find your seat yourself. Service was super quick. The chicken nachos hit the spot- the chips were nice and crunchy with the cheesy sauce and all the toppings. Chicken was really flavorful. The salad looked a bit small but ended up feeding the two of us with extra left in the bowl. I thought everything was really tasty. I'd def go back again. Tasty food with a view can't beat that. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Chicken nachos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Really fun spot!! Good for a casual, sunny day in Seattle. you can order at the window, or sit inside. The wait can be long, but worth it. Definitely, I little pricy, but a good experience. Parking can also be a bit tricky, but you're right on the water, so nice walking area. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - salad, marg, chips, tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5 Ambiance 4/5 This waterfront cafe didn't disappoint us. Amazing vegetarian entry. The salsa bar was great. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Outside - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This is a joint review for both the restaurant, MARINA Catina, and the paddle club. We came by for partners bday and enjoyed lunch on the deck before going to rent a double kayak which is under the restaurant. Aqua Verde itself we had delicious tacos; *We had rockfish (3) tacos *Carnitas tacos *Strawberry frozen slushy and lemonade Lovely food and great views that look right out into the water. Paddle club, under the restaurant, is by the hour based on which you rent, they offer paddle boards($37?, single kayak($24), and double kayaks($32). Be sure to go to the bathrooms (coded access) and bring a lock if you use the lockers or do a dry bag. Really easy to check out and check back in. Be aware of their hours when you check out so that you don't come back too late. They also offer sunscreen should you need it :). The marina Catina is fully outdoors and easily accessible after paddle,kayaking/time in water, marina Catina is all via QR code for ordering and dog friendly; they have some nice shade and umbrellas for the tables. Lovely way to end a day on the water for sure. read more

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You can't beat the location of this cafe! Right by the waters, you have an amazing view as you dine here. The service is fast and food is pretty good. They have a sauce bar where you can get different salsas. read more

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Jordan was tending and she shared good places to explore in Seattle since I'd left 29 years ago and things change, right? The tequila options here rival those in Austin as Alana had just left there yesterday and LALO reps were out in force. Cute spot - seating outside was ample, nice views. Service was spot on. read more

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I really hate how hyped this place is. I really don't think the food here is that good. But... the people, the vibe, the colors, the water in the background is pretty dope. As you walk in, there is the counter to order. You can grab a seat first or order first. I suggest looking at the menu first because the line is typically long in this place. After you order, you get back to your seat but first stop by the middle bar to grab your salsas. I love spicy and none of them are terribly too hot. The place is always bustling. Food generally comes out within 20 minutes. So you won't be starving for too long. The drinks comes fairly quickly. None of the drinks or food stands out. The servers are always chill. They seem to just drop plates and go about their business. There's a ton of people always here so they still busy. Sometimes I sit on the patio in the main section or I go around to the back which is down the stairs and around the corner. That location is called marina. But they are affiliated. They have a really nice view of the marina and it's open seating and open air. That's a good photo opportunity for your IG or Yelp if that's your thing. Menu is the same. Drinks are in compostable cups. I think it's okay. You can probably find better Mexican in the city. But for a happy hour with colleagues, this is a good spot for that read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The service here is extremely slow. I sat at the bar waiting for over 20 minutes waiting patiently to order a drink. Bartender never looked up at me while cleaning and stocking glasses. Two other women walk up and sat down across from me and had drinks in minutes. The place was NOT busy. A lot of things go through your head like just be patient to - do they not see me? Well then I spoke up and just said Wow and then he asked what I wanted. . Zero apologies. Food is ok not cheap. Basically it's order at the front - premixed drinks and tip like u were waited on. read more

Loved their strawberry horchata and the fish burrito was really big and filling, which was great coz our other order, the fish tacos, was kinda small in comparison. We didn't care much for their coffees, but all in all it was a wonderful dinner experience. The view was spectacular. It's the best part for me. read more

I wasn't super hungry when walking by... my bad but I HAD to get some homemade corn tortillas and a hibiscus(Jamaican) agua Fresca, it was PERFECT and really hit my snacky spot for the day. I'm from out of town, but I'll be coming back for more for sure while I'm there area! The menu looks amazing people were very friendly, especially the young man that took my order. SUPER cute little place, with lovely outdoor seating read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Corn tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Free parking across the street on weekdays. Very busy. More room in the Cantina. Perfect hang out spot on a nice day by the water. I can vouch for the margaritas and the roasted corn. Excellent dishes. I appreciate the fact that it has so much room in the back for large groups and love the vibe. read more

$15 for guac and salsa is actually a robbery. Quesabirria was ok. View and service was the only thing nice about this place read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Carnitas Taco When dining in everything after ordering at the front is self service. Nice view outside of the river and pretty breezy. The beans are pretty bland and watery so I would suggest going for the chips as a side instead. Tacos itself were okay, enjoyed the sauce on top. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Food was delicious, service was great and the vibe was really fun. Loved the patio overlooking the water. What a great little gem! Highly recommend! read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Prickly Pear Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent food, great place to eat out back with a view of the channel between Lake Washington and Lake Union. Trendy, informal, order at the door and go find a seat. Love the Jamaica drink! read more

The views of this place is gorgeous, and that's why the food is slightly pricey too. I got a pollo burrito which was solid and delicious, but expensive for what you are getting. Service wasn't the fastest, there was a bit of a wait. Their salsas are good, my favourite is the brown and then the green salsa. read more

I had the Baja tacos and they were DELICIOUS. Nice thick avocado on each of the three, perfectly fried black cod and the chipotle aioli was a perfect topper. The service was fast and friendly, and deck seating was ideal on a beautiful day in Seattle. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - You had me at Baja tacos. Delish! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My buddies and I had an awesome meal after paddle boarding! Gavin and Diego made us feel right at home as we were visiting from San Francisco. The location of this place is beautiful, you get to enjoy your meal right off the water looking at lake union. I got the beef braised burrito, and I was beyond impressed with the meat quality and flavor. The chips were great to have on the side. Awesome portion sizes for the price. Can't wait to be back! read more

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$29 for a chicken quesadilla with rice and beans and small ketchup style to go container with a lid for the mango salsa I ordered. That's insane. Food was on the low average scale as far as Mexican flavor goes, and that's not the San Diegan in me being picky. For a plate of food that should be $14-$16 tops, I'd expect way better flavor and portion size for $29. Never again. read more

was here a couple months ago when i was moving out of my uw dorm and it was good! we got the nachos and the salad and split between two people we had a little bit left, because the portions are HUGE. went here yesterday for chow down and got the boniato taco and it was super yummy, the tortilla was SO FRESH you could literally see them making them in the window. the yams perfectly complimented the crema, it was so delectable, that even if i wasn't vegetarian, i would get these tacos. there was a little bit of a line, but we got put food within 5-10 minutes. there's a little downstairs area that's next to the water that's sometimes open, but the main floor is always prob going to be open, as well as the pickup window. the restaurant offers beautiful views of the water and the boats!! perfect place to eat near UW read more

We like coming here, the staff is always friendly, the food and drinks are great, and the location can't be beat. However, $130 for a family of four with one dish and drink each is too much for a casual family dinner. Extra for chips $6! and sour cream 1-2$! read more

Love this place! It's within easy walking distance from work and, despite the ever-present line out the door, is fairly easy to get a table at-as long as you don't mind sitting outside! Don't be deterred by the line, a lot of those folks are ordering to go. Definitely plan to stay and enjoy a your meal at least once. Sit outside on a warm, sunny day and enjoy the watercraft cruising by. Bring your shades because it can get bright! I opted for the Veggie Boniato burrito bowl on my last visit and was extremely happy with the bold flavors. I look forward to my next sunny afternoon here! read more

Agua Verde Cafe - View - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We went down there to celebrate a birthday. We had never been here before. First off the view from this place is awesome. It has a pure beach shack vibe. The menu is good. We ordered for a couple of items and I think the one thing that I loved was the salsa. We had to order the food online and the staff delivers it to your table. Service was quick. Flavor of food was fine. Nothing special. We also ordered for some cocktails which were more ice than actual alcohol. Overall, the place is pricey and the drinks and food weren't all that good but the view is great!! read more

Cute spot - right on the water. We came for a late lunch, but it was still pretty busy and a bit chaotic for our group of 5 to get seated. I think that the servers weren't quite ready for the influx of people at this time. You order at the counter and then they will seat you. They had a table for our group right in the corner in the covered porch area. They had plenty of windows, so we still felt like we were right on the water without actually sitting outside. The seating is a bit cramped, and they are a no frills establishment: get your own water, get your own utensils, get your own salsa from the salsa bar (but I couldn't actually get out of my seat because it was so crammed). I got the fried fish tacos. I appreciated that they used black cod, as I'm a huge fan of this fish! It's a higher fat fish, so it still stays tender and flaky, and really difficult to make it dry. This was no exception - fish was flaky and tender...but small! Tiny morsel of fish. I had pieces of tortilla without fish. Like half a tortilla that was fishless. And the tortillas were the small ones, so that tells you something about the size of the fish! I wish the chipotle mayo had a bit more flavor to it. read more

My wife and I went around 2 o'clock on Saturday, it was pretty busy for that time but we didn't have to wait for a seat. Parking is across the street for the restraint during non normal business hours, we didn't see anywhere to park if it we went during the week. We also got the last spot and had to wait a minute. You order at the register when you walk in, pay, then they bring you your food, you get your own water, utensils, sauces etc. Very speedy service, basically "fast food", we had our drinks quickly, and food was out in about 5 minutes. Nice patio in the back overlooking the water with the heaters leaving no toe cold. Food was decent, on the pricier side than we had anticipated for a place that you order and pay with no service. We got the chicken enchiladas, pretty thin, not much chicken, good toppings. We also got the Corn mesa, loaded with meat, my wife gave it a 4/5. read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Chicken quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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From the exterior to the interior, Agua Verde is definitely a vibe. When you first enter the restaurant you order right away! This is perfect if you just want a quick eat to takeout or if you're sitting in like I normally do, wait a bit for your food while you get the different salsas they offer to eat with it. I've enjoyed every single dish I've gotten at Agua Verde. I usually get their tacos! With each dish you get a choice of nachos or beans and rice to eat with it. I'm more of a nacho person so I always combine it with whatever I get here! Other than the food, the restaurant itself is pretty vibrant and it definitely gets loud but that's how you know people are having a good time there. You must try Agua Verde!!! read more

Agua Verde Cafe - Shrimp Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My friends and I have been going to this location since I kept hearing co-workers talk about this place (since my undergrad days at UW). (Or really, I take my new friends here.) On a nice sunny day, I highly recommend the covered patio! Beautiful view of the water. Great drinks, flavorful food, and a salsa bar! Honestly, lots of people will say this place is Mexican food catered to white people (probably true) but it's still good. Prices are $$$$ (definitely a reason it's not getting 5 stars) e.g. guac and chips for $9. The staff that I've had have all been young and energetic people. read more

Last 2 times here have been a miss so I think has gone downhill recently. Did a pick up order today of the carnitas and Baja tacos and both were bad, the carnitas was so dry it was inedible, and fish was grey and old tasting. The carnitas was truly shockingly bad, really leathery tough meat with some fat globules mixed in. Would not recommend takeout from here, overpriced for bad food. I will say the ambiance is much better for eating in on a nice day and had we been eating in could have had a chance to let them know/maybe fix it, but really would steer clear of the takeout. read more

I love del taco, however the food here is very overpriced for tasting so similar. Aside from the seasoning of the rice, beans, fish, and pork tasting pretty non-Mexican, the chips tasted cheep. They reminded me of "healthy" tortilla chips from highschool vending machines. But what's most important at a Mexican restaurant? SALSA. The salsa was very disappointing. I'm from LA and come from a Mexican household, so I try not to be so judgy in Seattle. But, the local salsa (which I don't like much) we buy from El Superior is 10x better. This salsa tasted like the bulk enchilada sauces (red,green) blended with extra spices and a few tomatillos. I wanted to like this out of convenience, but they charge too much per lack of quality. read more