Fantastic experience! Part of me doesn't even want to share this because it feels like Bulverde's best-kept secret. The street tacos are hands-down the best I've ever had. Eugene behind the bar is a true craftsman, and Chris, the manager, has a natural way of making every guest feel right at home. Date night success!! Thank you. This place feels like a Phoenix rising from the ashes--renewed, refreshed, and reborn into a beautiful little gem right here in Bulverde. An absolute must-visit. read more

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This place is legit delicious and the service is on point. If you live in far north San Antonio, it's a no brainer to go here, but it's also worth the drive if you are in the city limits and wanting to do something different and delicious. read more

My husband and I went this past weekend without a reservation. We were able to get a table, but it filled up pretty quickly while we were there and they have a sign that says reservations are required. We were seated quickly and had a very friendly waitress, who checked on us frequently during dinner. We sat in the main finding area, but they also had a bar section. I checked out the cocktail menu but decided I'm just ordering food we spit a pizza and it was plenty to share, and we had leftovers to take home. We got the El Paso Spicy and it was really unique and full of flavor. We both agreed we would order it again. Overall we had a pleasant experience. I would say prices are a little on the high side, with most cocktails around $14 or so. However, the food was solid and freshly made, but just something to be aware of. read more

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Great atmosphere. Small little spot in Bulverde. We've been there 2 times. Once before the fire and then again after they rebuilt. The bar makes great drinks. We love the smoked bourbon. Prices are a bit high. Fairly casual atmosphere even though they claim it as a fancier restaurant. We have only been seated in area by bar. Can get really warm in there since AC isn't great. Also that room can get loud because of all the glass windows. We almost had to yell because of a table of 6 that was super loud and it echoed in there. As a vegan other than a salad I get the pizza with veggies but no cheese. Wife has gotten a steak and she was underwhelmed. We only go once a year maybe. Servers are always nice. read more

Hands down one of our most fav places to eat! We drive an hour just to get here. It burned down 2 years ago and just reopened and we are SO excited to have them back. Tapas- appetizers and EVERYTHING is delicious. Highly highly highly recommend!!! Reservations required so call in advance read more

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Quality drinks for sure! And my Poblano soup was yummm it was a cute spot and a hidden gem. Definitely want to come back. read more

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The ambiance was good and service was as well. Drinks were good. Few issues why I gave them 3 stars: 1) the wine we chose was listed and explained as a Cabernet Franc. We mistakenly assumed it was when served but when we looked at the bottle it was a Cabernet Sauvignon. Totally different taste. 2) the manager was not on site so the server had to contact them to tell them the issue with the wine. We technically should have had some money taken off the bill because the Franc is more expensive online. 3) Brussels Sprouts were bland 4) the cheese on the sliders was hard. I think it was grilled separately because all of the sliders had it. Would be willing to try one more time but I was told by others who have been that after COVID the food is not as good. read more

The food was quite good but the service not so much. We were there and gave 2 hours time before our tickets for a movie. Plenty of time. Most of our food came within an hour but our two pizzas did not. While inquiring was told they were accidentally burned and being remade. Another 1/2 hour still no pizzas. Finally I told them we could not wait any longer as we had a 29 minute drive to movie theater. All of a sudden pizzas came out as we were leaving. Had to get them to go. Thought because if their error would have at least given a 10 % discount to show they were indeed sorry for their error. No actually lady was mad we asked them them to go. Again all of our food on time was good. Pizza is good cold but 2 hours is too long a period of time for tacos and pizza. Restaurant so close being a resident here at Kinder Ranch so we're so hopeful. May another day we will try again. read more

The hostess was soo sweet! The food was great, my complaint is service. The waiter stuck us outside in a corner, and would check on us maybe every 20 minutes or so.. it seemed like small requests like straws and drinks were an inconvenience. Would go back to sit inside and request a different waiter. read more

The food was decadent, with layers of flavor. Every employee we encountered was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was also so peaceful. The drinks looked beautiful and artistic as well, but we did not have any. 10/10 would recommend if you're looking for a fancy dinner or to try new foods. read more

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I know this is the outskirts of San Antonio but this place is one of the top spots for pizza and wine in the city. read more

Verde Bistro - pepperoni pizza - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bulverde, Texas

This place is very nice, great atmosphere, the service was not great not bad. The food was good, I love the empanadas, and the tacos were delicious. I had a Appletinie, didn't taste like apple, I did care for, and my friend had another drink, and she didn't like it either. They also over charged me for my drink, they refund me the extra but they didn't take the extra from my taxes. Overall nice place if you want to have some appetizers. read more

Verde Bistro - Beef empanadas - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bulverde, Texas

Delicious, healthy food. It was so fun to order a bunch of tapas and share them together in this nice atmosphere. The staff, all of them, are so friendly and inviting. The lamb meatballs were our favorite, and the sliders were also fun. Great wine menu also. read more

Came here with a large group to celebrate a friend's birthday and everything was amazing. Cocktails, appetizers, ambience... 10/10

This is our go to for a special date night. The flavors are unique and hit just right. Verde is a locally owned hidden gem in Bulverde. Reservations are recommended. read more

This is a gem that is too well hidden off the main road limiting the drive-by exposure relying mostly on social media or word of mouth. The exterior is unassuming with a very nice interior. The staff was friendly with very good service. We had the cast iron steak, pear pizza, street tacos, and a shrimp dish. The food was all excellent. Good choices for wine and cocktails. Parking was adequate with easy ingress & egress. Give it a try and help these local owners have a highly successful restaurant and bar!! read more

What a wonderful food, place, friendly service, beautiful people, cute ambiance, great managers and local business!!! Highly recommended. Follow the trend and come to this wonderful place to enjoy the best of local restaurants and cuisine! read more

Unique, non chain, very good food...will return....service was excellent! Wish there were more entrees to choose from!!

Oscar and his team is amazing! Atmosphere is the best! Food is awesome! It's pretty amazing after they had to close for a fire how they bounced back. read more

It's been a while since I've been back to @verde_bistro. It's Dad's first time along with my brother and sister in love. It's the perfect fall weather to be outside. We had the outdoor patio all to ourselves. Happy hour is before 6pm and we made it. The Lavender Lemon Drop Martini for me and my brother's Brancott Blanc wine were both $2 off. The Hummus Plate was also on happy hour. My sister in love had the Berries Mezcal. We shared the Ahi Tuna Crisps, Bacon Wrapped Dates, Blistered Shishito Peppers and the Perfect Pear Pizza. We have leftovers! All the food was tasty! This is a quaint restaurant in the town of Bulverde. A bit north but worth the drive. Ozzy was a great server! Check it out! read more

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We had excelente service, food, atmosphere, drinks and food!! And prices are very reasonable!!

Our favorite go to place for "great food" and customer service. Azi, our server each time we go there is attentive and always gives a warm greeting, including the rest of the staff and it's owners. This place can gets loud as far as "noise" level, but does not bother us. It's the acoustics in the room. Food and service is top notched. Our favorites are: El Paso Pizza Verde Tacos Empanadas Poblano soup Highly recommend this local restaurant. RSVP recommended read more

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It's back!!! Added items to their already great menu. Still the same amazing ambiance...loud and neighborly. The service was good even though they were slammed. We are so grateful to have Verde Bistro back. Try the blistered shishito peppers, the street tacos, and don't forget the pizza. read more

0verall the food was good but here are my comments. Martin our waiter was courteous, well familiar with the menu, and had good recommendations. Patatas Bravas were soaked with the sauce which tasted like salty sriracha, not like any sauce I've had on patatas bravas before. The meatballs were large and tasty but the saltiness was a bit too much for my preference; maybe some bread on the side would have toned down the salty taste. The empanadas and chimmichurri were excellent, The website says that appointments are required but the phone was not answered until after 5pm. read more

Highly recommend!!! Drinks and tapas were fantastic. Service was attentive and gave some recommendations on the tapas. We will be back. Perfect for a date night or even a girls night out. But definitely make reservations. I saw that tip and had no issues making reservations for a table for 2 on a Saturday night. read more

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We went to Verde for the first time after their fire. We had been regulars before the fire and ALWAYS had exceptional food. Last night was a disappointment. We went for my husbands birthday with friends. The ahi tuna crisps were amazing. We should have stopped there. Our aalmon was way overcooked and dried out. Our friends steak was way overcooked. Vegies were good. Drinks were ok, but you can tell that there is very little alcohol. So you are paying for the drink name, not the actual drink. It will be a while if we come back for dinner and drink. Definately come for appetizers and water. We also had feedback from our neighbor that they were disappointed with their food. read more

Although the service was a little slow, it was a busy night and the food was wonderful! The ambiance was very comfortable and love that it is reservation only. The pinot grigio was also really smooth. I got the sliders and it was such a lovely and tasty meal!! read more

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Definitely not a five star place. Owner needs to be on scene more and not leave managing the place to both Kristian and Eugene (the bar tender). drinks are sent back continuously while the kitchen staff needs to be quicker since they have such a limited menu --the reason for "reservations only" shows the food is cooked ahead of time hoping you sit and drink. employees are limited in voicing opinions with the threat of being let go while changing percentage of tips given to female servers so they can cover the bar losses. strange how their team picture on website doesn't have the same people working there now. the acoustics is very industrial and yes a lot of loud talking. Parking is a problem with a pot hole lot. read more

I really love Verde Bistro and I was so excited to hear they reopened. The food is so unique and flavorful. The manager is friendly and accommodating. My favorite selections are the canapés, bacon wrapped dates, and lamb meatballs. The ambience is great but it is SO loud, especially Friday/Saturday. During the week it is much more enjoyable. read more

A hidden gem that does not get near enough recognition or attention! Verde Bistro has an outstanding service staff who is very attentive without being over bearing and they are very knowledgeable as well. Verde Bistro is perfect for a weekday happy hour or a date night on the weekend! The drink selection is top notch and the tapas are superb! The quality of everything is extremely high and you can tell there is a lot of thought and care that goes into the preparation of everything. read more

Server was excellent, and very attentive. Unfortunately, that's about all that was great. After all the hype from other locals who were patrons before the fire, and after reading their menus on line we endured the haughty "reservations only" restriction and reserved a table for tonight. We were especially looking forward to great mixed drinks and to trying the paella which is "only served on Thursdays". First disappointment came when our waitress clarified that the paella was only served on "select Thursdays" and the one or two chefs that make it weren't working tonight. She advised us to follow them on Facebook to see if they were actually serving it in any given Thursday. Then, we read the menu description and ordered whiskey sours. This brought about the second and third disappointments of the evening. Not sure what they put in front of us, but the drinks didn't remotely resemble whiskey sours. I don't think they contained whiskey, were not sour, lacked the maraschino cherry, and instead of the egg white foam indicated in the drink menu, the bartender hat floated something pink or orange on top that was bitter and spicy. This was the only time I've ever sent drinks back in about 50 years. I read through their entire cocktail menu to see what the drinks we were served might be - thinking maybe we got someone else's order. Nope. Nothing on the menu remotely resembled the swill we were served. Rather than apologize, the bartender came to our table and confronted us, annoyed we sent back the drinks and insisting we got whiskey sours. When I showed him the menu description, he indignantly told me he followed the recipe. By now, we're thinking these guys are headed for an episode of Bar Rescue. Then came the food. By now we decided we didn't want to stay for the entrees so we opted for tapas. The panels cheese was good as were the bacon wrapped dates. That said, I don't think we've ever seen bacon wrapped dates quote that tiny for the price paid. We decided to order a pizza and ordered a pepperoni with sausage added on. Crust was good, but limited pepperoni, and the "sausage" amounted to sliced smoked hot dog (probably less than one whole link). Atmosphere was terrible as there is no sound absorption at all and it was loud enough to make a conversation all bit impossible without yelling across the table. We regularly support local establishments and had high hopes for Verde as they've reopened after rebuilding from the fire. Unfortunately after tonight's experience I don't think we'll be back. read more

Some of the best cocktails in Bulverde and perfect for a date night! My husband and I decided to go to Verde Bistro for our first date night after welcoming our baby and it didn't disappoint! We were starving when we got there and the food came out quickly and piping hot. I was worried that I'd still be hungry when we were done, but everything was filling and we were both satisfied. For drinks, I got the Mexican Martini then switched to the Cucumber Mint Martini after and loved both. My husband got the Smoked Old Fashion and then got the Flaming Lips. He's the type that thinks that nothing is really spicy, but the Flaming Lips knocked him on his a$$ lol so be careful with that one! For food, we started with the Argentinian Empanadas and the spicy pesto on the side was sooo good. I regret not saving the rest of it and using it on the other dishes we ordered, so do that or ask for more on the side! Next, we got the Local Grass-Fed Beef Sliders and these were very filling and larger than I thought they'd be. After that, we got the Verde Tacos and they were so good that I fought my husband for the last one (and won). Lastly, we got the Cheese Cake w/ Chocolate Sauce and that was the perfect cherry on top. We already can't wait to go back! read more

Verde Bistro - Holding a Cucumber Mint Martini. In the bottom left corner you can see the Flaming Lips. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bulverde, Texas

I haven't even gotten to the main course and I am declaring it 5 stars. Excellent margarita, bacon wrapped dates, and poblano soup. We have skillet salmon and an interesting pizza on the way. I have no doubts they will be excellent. read more

Verde Bistro - Poblano soup - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bulverde, Texas

This is truly a hidden gem in Bulverde! Tons of different yummy drinks, delicious tapas with a wide variety. My favorite are the tuna wonton things and the dates! Friendly service. read more

Oh my! Run don't walk to Verde Bistro:) we were greeted on arrival and seated almost immediately. Our server, Stephanie, was wonderful. We had a reservation at 7. Highly recommend getting a reservation. We had the cast iron filet mignon and the cast iron shrimp and salmon. All were perfectly cooked. The cheesecake and limoncello cake were delicious. This is our first time here. We will be back! We found everything to be reasonably priced. read more

This is a very sexy place. Great for a romantic dinner. It is a family restaurant. Food is a little bit overpriced, but is totally worth it. I will go back again. read more

Verde Bistro - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bulverde, Texas

What do you get when you add Hill Country rustic chic with Tapas and crafted cocktails? You get Verde Bistro, a true hidden gem, in downtown Bulverde. Seating is both indoor and outdoor and it was pretty busy with it being a Friday night. Luckily my husband and I got a table right away inside near the bar. The cocktail menu had some pretty solid choices and our waitress made a few recommendations. If you like and Old Fashioned I enthusiastically recommend the Bulverde at Dusk with rye. It had a full bodied smoky finish that hit the palate just right. My husband is picky with a properly made Old Fashioned and gave two thumbs up. I chose the cucumber mint tini with gin. It was smooth and light in contrast and the perfect summer time drink. Most of the menu is tapas (small plates) and sharing is encouraged. We were told everything prepared is in-house made with many of the ingredients locally sourced. I definitely wanted to try the Perfect Pear pizza. Since it was a 30-40 min wait for the pizza to be cooked we ordered the street tacos on corn tortillas and chorizo and cheese canapés in wontons to get started. I'm a sucker for corn tortillas and these didn't disappoint. The flavorful creamy avocado sauce drizzled over the top complemented the flavors and made it stand out from other street tacos I've tried. The bite sized canapés were equally as delicious. The Perfect Pear pizza arrived piping hot and smelled divine. Upon first bite I could taste the pears but also the arugala, goat cheese, and chicken sausage. No one flavor was overwhelming and the toasted pecans added a nice texture and contrast. Crust was soft yet has that slight crunch. I'm one of the harshest pizza critics and usually don't care for thinner crust but I have to say I was impressed. If you're looking for a different type of pizza this is it. The name says it all: perfect! The wonderfully eclectic ambiance and quality of the food and drinks made Verde Bistro a 5 star experience! read more

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This hidden gem is unbelievable. Every item on the menu is on point and delicious. The ambience makes you feel as if you're a world traveler with food samplings to match the feel. The service is impeccable. The drinks incomparable. I'm coming back for MORE! read more

Verde Bistro - Mexican Martini like no other. Smooth as silk. - Tapas Bars Near Me - Bulverde, Texas

Nestled in the Bulvede area a short drive from San Antonio you'll find a gem, Verde Bistro. Service and excellent food paired with a quaint ambiance provide for an experience that's sure to please even the harshest of critics. read more

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First visit Friday night and couldn't have been more impressed! Not much to look at from the outside (and an odd smell upon entering) so was a little nervous, but once seated my mind changed immediately! The service was excellent, the drinks sublime, and the menu superb. You could do a whole meal with the tapas alone! Pretty pricey but I would say worth it! read more

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