Los Angeles guy, and I have access to some pretty outstanding Mexican food. The food here is as good as many spots in LA. Have dined here about 5 times and it's always great. The burritos are easily my favorite dish, but don't stop there. Friendly service, good music, fun vibe... all great! read more

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A tasty find in Lagos! The girls and I were on a trip and just needed to satisfy a Mexican craving before continuing or regular Portugal itinerary filled with yummy food. This actually is one of my more favorite Mexican food experiences. Food was tasty and the vibe is casual.We purchased drinks, burrito and nachos. The nachos stole the show. If you're confused about the missing cheese it's at the bottom! I dream about those nachos- they were the best! Also service was so kind and attentive - definitely felt the small community friendly vibe. read more

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We stopped here on a whim and the food was 10/10. Such a cool vibe and the food was so fresh and delicious. Wish it wasn't off the beaten path because it would be so busy with all the tourists in town!! Wish we had one in the USA. Friendly quick service, too. Oh, and the juice of the day.. homemade and delish!! read more

The Green Room - Fish tacos and beef enchiladas. - Mexican Near Me - Lagos, 08

Came here after a long day of traveling in which our bags were lost by our airline. Immediately felt so much better after coming here! It's a fun, open space in a great location. Service was great. Our waiter was very friendly and sympathized with us after we told him our day. We had chips with salsa and guacamole - all delicious! Also tried a refreshing nonalcoholic mojito and it hit the spot. Birria tacos were juicy and flavorful. Best tacos in Lagos! Would love to come back! read more

The Green Room - Birria tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lagos, 08

We had a fantastic meal. The staff was amazing and the room was dark and inviting, old wood and jugs of good local wine. I've always thought it is a big mistake to look for food from home when vacationing. But we stumbled across the Green Room (aka Pray for Tacos) last night as we stepped out of our hotel. It's a Portuguese twist on California style burritos and tacos, and it was delicious. The Piri-Piri wings were phenomenal, slathered in a house-fermented chili pepper sauce with a great flavor and just the right amount of heat. I have a huge selection of hot sauces, and can tolerate heat. This came in at a 7/10 on my heat scale, which my wife would categorize as "insanely hot". Still, the texture of the wings was just right and the amount of sauce perfectly coated each wing. The black bean salsa that came with the chips n dip had a nice heat, and everything was prepared as you'd expect, and well seasoned. Main course - we had two burritos and two plates (carne asada). My carne asada burrito was huge and filling. The black beans were well cooked and the asada twist was pork instead of beef. The meat on the carne plate was well grilled and marinated and came with rice and black beans and a big salad. Of course, I ditched the table sauces and asked for a side of the peri-peri, which was an epic choice. Glass of house red on the side and it was the perfect local twist on a classic. read more

Perfection! Fantastic food, excellent service and great ambiance. We enjoyed it so much that we brought friends to have dinner and drinks. What a blast! You should definitely try the yummy sangria read more

Excellent care to cocktails. Would return for just that. Ordered tacos and sweet potato taquitos. All ingredients tasted super fresh. HIGHLY Recommended if you're this far from the real thing. Bookmark for next time... read more

Food was great ! Service was excellent! Ambience was very inviting and authentic to the food they serve ... Definitely would come back to his place if we were in the area ever again read more

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Ok, to begin with we are all from San Diego and know good Mexican food so believe me when I say we were all blown away by how good the food was here! The guacamole was tasty, salsa a little sweet and not too hot, black bean dip tasty and chips fresh and crispy. The chicken enchiladas were loaded with nice chunks of chicken, the birria tacos were full of melted cheese and delicious beef with a au jus. Fish tacos were fresh and tasty, and the veggie plate was very good. Their sangria was full of fresh fruit and juice. The staff were great and we found out they had a connection to Ponce's a restaurant we know at home. That earned us a shot of tequila to finish our meal read more

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After moving here from Florida tried to find a Mexican restaurant and this is way above the other attempts. Not that it is perfect but certainly better than some I had in Florida read more

Great Mexican restaurant steps from Tivoli Hotel. Tried several easy in a weeks span. read more

The Green Room - Tacos and a nice warming sauce - Mexican Near Me - Lagos, 08

We went here when we got here because it was close to our hotel and absolutely LOVED it! The vibe was great, friendly and good service and great food! I am gluten free and can't always eat birria tacos for this reason. There's are gf and probably the best I've had. My husband had a burrito he liked and the drinks were great. We loved it so much we each bought one of the staff t-shirts (pray for tacos :) read more

Was disappointed.. I ordered a chimichanga.. I got three small ones and they had rasins inside.. Only thing I liked about this place was they're piri-piri hot sauce and their drinks where strong.. Other than that not really Mexican. More of tex-mex read more

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One liter of vino verde for €9? Yes please. While waiting for a table at Casinha do Petisco, The Green Room was the perfect surf inspired oasis in the middle of a gritty European cobblestone street. It was something right off the boardwalks of any Southern California party locale, but situated in downtown Lagos. You wouldn't come here for fine dining, but if you're hankering for nachos, burritos, quesadillas, et al., they've got you covered. We weren't in the market for grub, rather a pregame cordial to get us warmed up for the forthcoming dinner to be had in roughly 40 minutes time. Blame American educator's lack of respect for the metric system, but 1L of vino verde seemed like a totally reasonable option for two people before dinner. Boy were we wrong. It was a massive amount of wine that was nearly impossible to finish without binge drinking. However, accessing a full liter of cold, refreshing green or white wine for just €9 is pretty impressive. Had we known what we were in store for, we'd have opted for the 1/2 liter for €5. Any way you slice it, The Green Room is a fantastic choice for a cheap night out. read more

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This place was recommended to me by local expats. It is apparently owned by new zealandish people. All in all i was not super very convinced. One can definitely go there and it some standard Mexican burritos, quesadillas etc. they are tasty but nothing special. The only thing i was really excited about was the Daily Tacos with Cat Fish. The Fish was awesome and gave the food a local Flavor. If you really want to have decent Mexican Food, go here. But it will not be the best and most authentic Mexican you will ever eat in. The outside seating is pretty cool and on Wednesdays they show Surf Films that could be fun. read more

The Green Room - Mexican Near Me - Lagos, 08

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On a whim we decided to search for Mexican food in Lagos, fully expecting none, based on our track record elsewhere in Portugal. But we came across The Green Room and thought we would check it out. Now based on the fact that it's a Mexican place in Portugal run by people from New Zealand, our hopes were not too high. Even so, reviews were generally good, so we figured it couldn't be bad. Well, I am impressed. It wasn't the most authentic or delicious burrito I have ever had, but it's not a bad take on it, and it's definitely better than Tex-Mex. The restaurant has a definite surf joint vibe, so instead of a Mexican theme, expect bold colors and surf art. The menu is pretty simple but still has room for variety. You can essentially choose from burritos, nachos, or quesadillas, with a veggie option and various meats. There is also a special taco of the day and soup of the day, as well as a unique dish not on the menu (when we went it was a chipotle pork pizza). We got veggie burritos, which come with rice, corn, salsa, pico, beans, cheese, lettuce, and cilantro, though it's pretty easy to sub any of those out based on your preferences. You can also get "guacamole" for 50 cents more, though beware that this isn't really guacamole, but rather a creamy mixture of avocado and sour cream. We asked for ours spicy and they weren't very spicy (my standards) so I added habanero sauce for a bit more flavor (though that wasn't very spicy either). All in all, the burritos were filling and good, though if you're used to California Mexican food, you might not be all that impressed. I did love the tortillas (apparently they come from Spain) and they were served in aluminum foil which is the only way burritos should be. I had a margarita as well and it was a good strength, not too weak--though apparently they don't do them blended because mine was served on the rocks in spite of my request. It was still fine though. All together, for two burritos, a margarita, and a soda, our bill was €20.50, which is more than reasonable. So while you shouldn't come here expecting the real deal, you will get a pretty good interpretation of it, and for a fair price. read more

The food was good but the service was a bit slow, especially for it not being as crowded. I was happy to see some vegan options on the menu.! read more

Veggie nachos were hands down the best I've had in my life. So many toppings, all of which were delicious. If only I could say the same for my burrito. It was not horrible by any means, but it was just average. Guacamole was expensive in my opinion - a small container the size of a watch cost 1.00 Euro. I also got my food packed up to go since I couldn't finish it and they forgot to pack my guacamole. Sucks since I barely ate it and it cost so much. The other crappy thing about this place is that they don't accept credit card and they do not allow you to split your bills. This becomes a problem when there are three friends who all ordered separate dishes which cost different amounts. The waitress was unsympathetic, stating that she didn't have enough change to give all three of us our own bills, and that we would have to "figure it out ourselves". Other restaurant staff were very friendly though. The decor, the wait times, and the veggie nachos make this place worth the four star review. read more

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This is hands down some of the best food in Lagos. Recommended to me by a chef in another city, I went straight here upon arrival. I was not disappointed. The chips and salsa is only 4€ and comes with a green tomatillo salsa, a red salsa, and guacamole. The chips are standard, but the dish's star is the guacamole. Bright, fresh, and flavorful with just enough lime juice to be noticed without being overpowering, this is excellent. After the trio, it was suggested by the waitstaff that I try the chicken, and so I did in the form of their burrito. The chicken is clearly marinated in a lemony spice blend, as it was tender and delicious. The rest of the burrito was familiar but creative, as I tasted radish and slaw along with the standard tomato, rice and beans. Fantastic. It comes with chips too, but I had already had my fill with the salsas. Pro tip: the peri peri sauce is made in-house and delivers quite the kick! Also worth trying is the green jalapeño sauce, also homemade. With a cheap pint on draft, I walked away happily full for only 16€, and I was by myself. I was only in Lagos for 2 days and I ate here three times. A must! read more

The chicken chipotle burrito was extremely filling. I couldn't finish the whole thing. If you're feeling a little home sick, this is the closest you'll get to Chipotle in Lagos and even then the burrito was more flavorful. The staff was half Portuguese and half foreigners, which was very interesting. The layout inside was really cool. There was sofa area for groups to enjoy drink and then your normal tables/bar. If you're looking to enjoy some great Mexican style food, this is where you should go. read more

Chimichangas were so good. Chicken burrito was delicious especially with pineapple jalapeño sauce. My wife got fish tacos and they looked great. Huge portions of food. Drinks were delicious too and didn't break the bank. Awesome vibe and great, friendly service with outdoor seating. Cash only. read more

Came here yesterday for dinner with my husband and one year old. Everyone was very nice, accommodated us & our stroller/stuff, food was absolutely delicious! The vibe check was top notch too. Great atmosphere. Loved it! read more

Chips and salsa were literally just stale chips out of the bag with about 2 tablespoons each of 3 kinds of salsa. After that we each got the burrito bowl and agreed overwhelmingly that it was incredibly bland, and also that the ingredients just didn't mesh well together. No seasoning, spice, or sauce whatsoever. When we asked for hot sauce they were super stingy and only gave us a tiny saucer of it. Atmosphere was nice, funky artwork and chill vibes. But the food was definitely not worth it. Green wine was good- maybe come here just to drink. read more

The Green Room - Burrito bowl- unseasoned, uninspired, and unsatisfying. - Mexican Near Me - Lagos, 08

1st off, Mexican is my favorite. Had my share if amazing food all over the SW USA & of course in Mexico itself. Meh. Not horrible, but not great. Vegetarian options with everything! Guacamole (not much taste) is 0,80€ & sour cream 0,60€. Portions for entrees are very large. Pricing is reasonable. Service was great. Ambience is chill & relaxed. Music inside is too loud. Small place inside but there is outdoor seating. Food is OK but not really Mexican. Sort of TexMex, but just not quite right. 2.5stars. read more

We arrived in Lagos and went to green room directly to have food. We were hungry and were not expecting anything great just normal food and we were happily surprised. The chimichanga was great and fish tacos were a score! Highly recommend it for Mexican food. The server was helpful and gave us tips for our visit. read more

A welcome change of menu during our 2 week stay. Delicious, and good beer as well. I recommend the Marafada Algarve pale ale.

Really great food and service! Can't say enough about this place and the food. Was welcomed well and waiter really did a great job telling us about the food and drinks. Sangria is definitely with it! Their homemade salsa was top notch. I tired them all and so much flavor. Chicken jalapeño tacos. Wow!! Next time I'm in Lagos, would definitely come back to The Green Room! read more

Great food, amazing service. I have been here during the summer holidays and it was packed but still enjoyable and even if we shared the table with other guests everything was great. The food was delicious and the portions were abound very generous. White sangria really spot on. The waitresses were really cheeky and funny, I think they embraced the spirit of the place and contributed to the good vibes of the place. read more

Did we just become best friends? Did I just have a GREAT burrito.. in Lagos.. at a bar run by British peeps? Yes and yes! I was looking for local cuisine, but got locked out of a popular restaurant down the street. Seeking a quick alternative nearby and hearing 90's hip hop blaring from this spot in the street, I couldn't help but stop in. The place is sizable (for Lagos) with a bar area and 5 or so large square tables taking over two rooms. I chose the bar and quickly ordered a liter of cola, I mean, sangria and a pork burrito. The sangria was interesting, in a good way, and had multiple liquors, fruits and a dash of lemonade. Uber drinkable. The burrito... my lord it was large. Filled with plenty of pork, rice, beans, mango slaw and other things I can't remember, this guy was sizable. Nonetheless, there was nothing left of this 'rito just a few minutes later and I was shocked about how much I enjoyed it. Everything melded together perfectly and when paired with a few of their homemade hot sauces, it was a top 5 burrito for me. Seriously good. Well done, Green Room! Not embarrassed to make this a go-to spot next time I'm in the area. read more

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This spot has a great vibe and a vibrant staff. Their cocktails are very sophisticated and unique. Well worth a stop.

Great place! Really nice atmosphere and decor...the burritos are amazing and huge. Sangria was delicious and the serving staff didn't seem to mind that we didn't have cash and had to go to an atm and return when we tried paying for our bill and realized they didn't take visa. Overall great! read more

My family and I went here in April. We're from the U.S Southwest and this is some of the best Mexican food I've ever had. Add to it the place is run by a couple of British guys that have added their own colorful backstory to the entire decor of the restaurant. Also, the restaurant smoothly transitions into a swanky night life spot. read more

AWESOME MEXICAN!!!! Had dope chimichangas and the missus had a burrito bowl. Big servings! The shared nacho plate looked mean as too.

Great drinks, and a cool atmosphere! Friendly and attentive staff. The pork chimichangas had incredible flavor and came with a fresh side salad. Pineapple jalapeño hot sauce was very good! Would highly recommend for a casual meal or great for a drink! read more

Great place for a good basic Mexican meal. Much more than just burritos. All your basic Mexican fare. Nice vibe and great service. Remember to bring your euros, no credit cards accepted. read more