This was our 2nd visit to Kaui and Verde. We purchased chips & salsa, nachos w/chicken, carne tacos and plant based tacos. Everyone was very happy with their meals. I can specifically speak to the plant based tacos which were amazing. Overflowing with the delicious fillings which I scooped up with their great chips! I always appreciate restaurants that make the effort, above beans & rice, to accommodate vegetarians/vegans and they are definitely doing it rigjt! Drinks were well poured and staff was great. Highly recommend! read more

This place was phenomenal. They had fantastic happy hour deals, including a three dollar local beer. We all enjoyed our meals tremendously and then stayed for dessert! The server was incredibly kind. This place has top-notch Mexican food. My brother got the Aji fish tacos, my dad get a chicken burrito bowl, and my mom and I split some happy hour appetizers. Lastly, we got the churros for dessert. Food came out quickly. Service was amazing. Restaurant was cute - absolutely fantastic experience here would come back the next time I am on the island ! . Everyone who worked here was so friendly and had a smile for us! read more

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Solid light Mexican food that's fresh and reasonably priced for the area. Don't miss the furikake mahi mahi. We had it both ways as tacos and a burrito and both were great. Not heavy or greasy. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for Mexican. read more

In my opinion, this is essentially an upscale Chipotle. The food is heavily Americanized rather than authentic Mexican cuisine. When I go to a Mexican restaurant, I'm looking for traditional Mexican flavors. If I wanted Americanized Mexican food, I'd rather just go to Chipotle. We ordered the fish burrito, braised beef burrito, shrimp taco, and lime flan. The fish and braised beef burritos were both good, but they weren't memorable enough that I'd order them again. The shrimp taco was just okay and not something I'd recommend. The biggest disappointment was the lime flan. It was by far the worst item we tried and not enjoyable at all. Overall, this restaurant wasn't for me. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, this may not meet your expectations. I won't be returning. read more

Verde - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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We were on the way back from ele ele and called ahead to order our dinner. We got two taco salads, a smothered ultimate chicken burrito, dip sampler, and kids quesadilla. They estimated 30 minutes and we would get there in 20. We ended up being able to grab our food at 20 minutes. We took the food back to our hotel and were able to enjoy it there. The taco salad I got came with their garlic shrimp. The shrimp was good not fishy tasting but less garlic than a shrimp truck. My sister got the beef (shredded like bulgogi) taco salad. I am surprised it wasn't ground beef. There was a lot of sour cream, guacamole, salsa and dressing that it was a whole bunch or heaviness on a bed of mixed greens. The taco shell was nice and crunchy even after having all the salad parts in it. My husbands smothers ultimate chicken burrito was delicious! Especially with their spicy sauce which I got 5 sides of. The dip trio: salsa, guacamole, and pumpkin queso. I don't think we got the salsa unless it was part of the hot sauce and we. Weren't charged for it. The pumpkin queso was interesting-very light on the pumpkin but still good. Overall, we were very happy with the choices we ordered. The smothered burrito was perfect and a recommendation if you want great flavor and lots of food! read more

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Underwhelming dinner....ordered the garlic shrimp tacos. Huge tacos but only 4 shrimp per taco. Shrimp had a cornmeal batter on them and were deep fried. Server did the bare minimum. Not sure how they have so many reviews and the rating they have. read more

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Happy hour! I found myself in Lihue for work for 2 days and on the first day, I found Verde. I sat at the bar and was checked on frequently. I ordered chips and queso and it hit the spot! Add a margarita and we were on our way to a fabulous happy hour. When I learned they make their own tortilla in-house, I couldn't resist. I ordered 2 warmed tortilla with a side of butter, and I was transported back to my childhood for a warm snack after my grandma made tortilla when she would visit. How much did I like Verde? I went back the next day before my flight home! I also bought some tortillas to bring home and enjoy later. read more

Verde - Happy hour specials - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Had lunch at Verde in Lihue, and it ended up being one of those meals that quietly surprises you. We ordered a bit of everything -- no meat nachos (good), stacked chicken enchiladas (really good), veggie enchiladas (good), chicken quesadilla (good), and the verde burrito (really good). Everything tasted fresh and balanced, the kind of food that feels homey but still layered with flavor. What really stood out was their veggie-forward menu. It's rare to find a place that actually celebrates vegetables instead of treating them like an afterthought. The no meat nachos and veggie enchiladas had real texture and color -- you could tell someone cared about how the ingredients came together. Service was slow, which tested our patience a bit, but once the food arrived, it was hard to stay annoyed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the kind of spot that doesn't try too hard -- just good, thoughtful food with a little island ease.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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I had seen Verde featured on a local TV show awhile ago, so during a recent visit to Kauai, I decided to stop by before heading to the airport. So glad I did! I enjoyed fresh guacamole and chips, a glass of Pinot Noir and their Braised Kauai Beef Tostada Salad - so satisfying filling and tasty! I love the flavors and local beef is THE best! Service was super Aloha and lovely. I would definitely stop by the next time I'm in Kauai. Mahal nui loa! read more

Verde - Pinot noir and chips and guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Best Mexican food on the island! Very fresh and delicious. The fresh flower petals on the tostadas are a wonderful touch! read more

A unique Mexican/asian blend restaurant. If that is what you're looking for, you will LOVE it. The portions are good sized and the food came quick. read more

Verde - Mahimahi fish taco and garlic shrimp taco - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Very salty chicken supreme burrito loaded with rice, some lettuce and some chicken, and little else. There was a tiny amount of possible guacamole. No taste to the meal except salt. Servers and such seemed very pleasant and professional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's in a strip mall on a busy street, so it has no ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Had a great time at Verde recently. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Verde is more of a casual sit down dine-in restaurant, but please choose this spot if you love Mexican food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is by far the best Mexican food in Lihue. Our meal was so delicious and customer service was extremely attentive and helpful. We ordered a tostada and chicken burrito and were pleasantly surprised but so much flavor and generous portions! Our waitress continuously checked in with us to see how we were liking our meals, and even suggested to us to try the ube churros. We weren't planning on dessert, but so thankful we tried the ube churros it was such a delicious dessert. We will be back soon! read more

Verde - Ube Churros - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Service was good and food was okay. Not your usual Mexican food. Plate of enchiladas wasn't what I was expecting and still was craving enchiladas after the meal. Horchata was pretty good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good place to go if you're looking for clean vegetarian or vegan options.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Verde - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The service was great and good ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food tasted really good. Fresh veggies in the burrito and very filling. The ube horchata was really tasty. I didn't find it too sweet. Would definitely come back here. read more

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Everything was so delicious. I had the stacked enchiladas and the red sauce might be the best I've ever had, so great. The Ube churros were so good and the Ube whipped cream was unreal. Service was great and the ladies were so friendly. Super cute Mexican spot on the island. read more

Love this place - kind of a fusion Mexican Asian type thing going on sb to me takes liberal use of cinnamon to join the two genres together. I may be wrong but it seems to taste way. Am over from Oahu today hitching a ride with my buddy Kevin who flies a Life Fight bird and this is his dirty little secret spot but I'm gonna expose it to the masses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibe but nearby is kinda a weird vibe so keep your wits about you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Easy parking. read more

We got nachos, so we can't say anything about tacos or burritos, but the nacho "toppings were mostly on the bottom and honestly a little salty. I'd give it another try, but I've had plenty better nachos and for the price I'm going to say that they were not worth the price. read more

The best vegan burrito I've ever had in Hawaii! I got basic beans, rice, guacamole, pico and lettuce. It's not on the menu but she let me do it. I went back 3 times on my 3 day Kauai trip. I even brought one back to Oahu lol read more

Not Mexican at all. Ordered kids bean and cheese burrito, it was ok. Nachos were not good, I should've just eaten the chips and salsa. Also ordered a side or rice, which was instant rice. Did not enjoy this place. Food had no flavor. read more

This place was one of our very favorite restaurants we visited while in Kauai. It was one of the few places we chose ourselves verses following recommendations from locals and we were not only surprised no one had mentioned it but absolutely BLOWN AWAY by how great the food was. Not to fail to mention, it was by far one of the two more reasonably priced places not just by quality but by portion. The tacos were large and on homemade tortillas with so much flavor, and the burrito was as big as my arm and the blend of beans and potatoes... highly recommend getting bacon!! The service was so fast and nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was sit down but very casual with a lot of natural light and plants inside which we loved.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I can't wait to eat here again! read more

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Furikake Mahimahi Tacos were amazing! Service is okay. Tap beer was out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Small tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food. read more

Verde - Furikake Mahimahi Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We came around 12:30 pm to get a quick bite. I was excited as this was my first time here. I like the vibe of this place. It wasn't too busy but it did get packed when we were about to leave. I ended up ordering the garlic shrimp tacos. When I received my food, my mouth was already watering. I squeezed the lime on my taco for that extra refreshing taste and let me tell you, my first bite was amazing! The garlic shrimp was a little burnt, but the flavors in my taco overpowered it. I wish it wasn't so messy though because it kept dripping, but that's very minor compared to how it tasted. 5/5 would recommend. Definitely check Verde out, you won't regret it! read more

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Oh my god! This is the best Mexican healthy vegetarian flavorful food I have had so far! Finding healthy and flavorful options is so difficult -- you either get healthy food that is neutral tasting or unhealthy that meets your taste buds, but this place meets all bars. So many varieties of veggies in one plate, broccoli, zucchini, avocado, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, onions. We ordered the the ultimate bowl and stacked veggie enchiladas. Enchilada sauce was just balanced so well with veggies and perfect level of flavors and spice. Ultimate bowl flavors were also Amazing, garlic aioli was not overwhelming at all. Both plates were very balanced. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Service was fantastic, place was very well decorated, spacious and has ac (Many restaurants here in kauai don't have Ac!)[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This was our first stop in Kauai, and it did not disappoint. The chips and salsa were very good, the tacos were excellent, and we loved the churro fries! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty basic decor, service was very good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My wife and I each ordered the chicken burrito. Coming from Southern Calif I did not expect it to be great. It was good. Could have used a little more chicken, but everything was fresh. read more

After coming here to Verde two times. I would highly recommend this place. The staff is wonderful. Even when they're super busy. The mahi-mahi fish tacos are excellent. The fish burrito is large. The second time I was here. I had a lobster tacos with Sriracha sauce. Very very delicious. Thumbs up for this place. we are balance is your normal restaurant with great staff read more

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More an Asian/Mexican fusion place than when I reviewed it 9 years ago, but still very good. Had mahi mahi furikake tacos. Really good. Only thing I'd try to improve: the fish isn't hot, I imagine because it's sitting on and topped with cold stuff. But still, among the best fish tacos I've had on Kauai. read more

This place is amazing! We are from Southern California and love Mexican food, and the food here was superb. I ordered the fish tacos and my husband got the chicken burrito and our kids got the kids burrito and quesadilla, and we all gobbled it up. The service was wonderful-I think the owner was helping us today, and she was so friendly and knowledgeable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was so tastefully decorated and peaceful and is in a nice center.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We got the ube churros and they were so good!! read more

Verde - Ube churros - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Their vegan tacos are super healthy and yummy but wish it had more Mexican flavors to it. I added a side order of rice and beans to make it taste like I was eating something Mexican. I got it because I had already eaten protein earlier in the day and needed my hit of veggies. The corn Esquites was too oily and the Smokey seasoning was overwhelming. Made me totally nauseous. Definitely not worth 8 bucks. Service was prompt and I'd give that 5 stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance is casual yet nice, given it's in a strip mall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The food here was really good. The service was decent. I think our waitress was a little meek but still met our needs. Overall everyone in my group enjoyed their meal. The restaurant is a decent size but I wouldn't say it's large enough for a big party. read more

Verde - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We visited Verde based on a recommendation and wanted a slight change of pace from the food we'd been enjoying for days during our vacation. The food was very good, but the service was incredibly slow. I was starting to notice that trend with a lot of places we visited in the area. The ambience is bright and clean-lots of natural light. The chips and salsa were super, so good that we ordered a second order for the table. Overall, it was a nice experience and I'd return-just need to give myself a little extra time. read more

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This restaurant has really gone downhill. Decide if you want to be fine dining or fast food. You can't do both. Revamp the menu. Just do counter service. Try anything but don't just keep taking top dollar and having such nonchalant cuisine. read more

The hot salsa here is actually hot, the burrito was as big as my forearms and completely delicious all the way through. My boyfriend and I ate the burritos before we could even take a picture! Love a place that stands the spice level of its food. Definitely recommend for a solid Mexican joint read more

Excellent food and service in a casual setting. Would definitely go back. We were a party of 5 and we all enjoyed our food, our empty plates and smiles proved it. read more

Kind of a cross between Mexican and Japanese service was so-so and food took a long time to come. Portions were decent and my kid really enjoyed the une churros read more

Nachos are the bomb, they make their own corn chips. Oven heated, no microwave. Get some red sauce on the side, very hot and yummy. Get some ulu tortillas to go. Staff is very aloha too. 6 stars! read more

Their menu online is out of date, the vegan tacos they had online weren't on their actual menu which was a bummer because we specially went there for the vegan tacos. They were able to accommodate and make their veggie tacos vegan by taking off a sauce. The tacos were actually very good, different, but good. Their chips were pretty stale and lack flavor and the salsa were pretty bland, no spice and barely any flavor. My husbands mahi burrito fell apart right when he picked it up, but he said the inside feeling was pretty good. read more

There are plenty of choices for vegetarian and gluten free. The verde burrito and veggie enchiladas were both great choices! Service was good. Desserts looked great, but we were both very full. Will definitely go back soon! read more

Food was decent, service was not great. Not horrible, but definitely not good. They did have some creative Fall specials, I ordered the pumpkin spice horchata and it was delicious. My husband had furikake shrimp tacos which were as described on the menu. I had the veggie stacked enchiladas. In a Mexican restaurant, I would expect veggie enchiladas to have zucchini, grilled onions, mushrooms, peppers etc but these were were heavily dependent on broccoli. Not very authentic. Rice & beans have to be ordered as a side for an additional charge, but they were good. All in all, I probably will not be back. There are too many other options to put up with mediocrity. read more