We went to Verdes on a Saturday afternoon. We were greeted with how many? We said 2, he then said sit where you like ‍ Ok...next... ordered guac and chips, got guac with some chips but mostly crumbs ‍ Seemed as if the workers were not in a good mood... grouchy even... Ordered the carne pork tacos. Wow it was so salty and not very good, tried smothering it with sour cream... didn't help. Waited for our sopapillo (spelling) with honey. They forgot to put in the order... Idk, we're locals.. maybe we didn't deserve to be treated well? Idk we weren't rude or anything... We go about every other month as we leave north.. the food is usually good along with the service. Pretty disappointed, I loved verde when it was in Kapaa... totally not the same. read more

We ordered the garlic, shrimp quesadilla, and the ultimate bowl and the steak and shrimp fajitas ($29). It was about $85 total, including tea and frozen drink. The service was exceptional. Very kind and helpful. We got there early because I know the place gets very busy. Ambience is tables and pretty standard. read more

Verde - Ultimate Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Way over priced for the amount and quality of the food that you get. I've had better for less.

I stopped by here this past Thursday night with my wife for dinner. We had actually seen Verde earlier in the day while driving by and so decided to check it out online. It ultimately looked good enough that we decided we wanted to stop there later. It ended up being sooner than either of us expected as later that night we were looking for a place to eat. So we pulled up verdes menu online and placed an order. It gave us a 30 minute pickup time and we arrived to the restaurant right around then. Verde sits in a strip mall right off the Kaumualii Highway. Whenever I entered the restaurant there were about 6 people in line waiting to order and the place was packed. After reading a sign that I could bypass the line, I did just that and proceeded to stand around for about 10 minutes before the bartender/order taker made all of her drinks. Upon giving my name she picked up a bag that had been sitting there the whole time and handed it over to me and we were on our way. For dinner on this evening I decided to go with the pastor style pork burrito while my wife went with the naked taco salad and added chicken. The menu described my burrito as citrus charred pork, pico de Gallo, cheese, potatoes, cilantro and a green chile sauce while my wife's was described as local greens, tomato, guacamole, pico de Gallo, cheese with a homemade chile-lime dressing. Whenever we got the food home we both dug in. My burrito was stuffed full and i definitely got a lot of flavor in each bite. The pork was pretty good and while I wouldn't have been able to tell you that it was citrus charred pork, I still enjoyed its flavor. Then the cheese, pico and potatoes all helped to play a supporting role. Finally, the green chile sauce was nice and flavorful and left a little bit of spice of your lips. My wife really enjoyed her taco salad and thought it was refreshing. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. While I wasn't a big fan of the wait to pick up my bag, I understand that they were busy and my wife and I enjoyed our food as well. read more

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Casual, delicious Mexican food. The staff is super friendly and helpful The food was local and extremely fresh We had the furikake mahimahi fish tacos, the verde verde burrito, and the kids nachos and they all exceeded our expectations. We had the churros for dessert that reminded me more like malasadas but they were so good read more

Don't understand what the rave reviews are about. If you want to taste the blandest looking and tasting salsa on earth, please visit verde. See the pic for their salsa, it is weird brown in color and taste like all your tastebuds were dead, tastes like mud. Their nachos has green beans, and had no taste whatsoever. Keeping with the verse tradition, their guacamole had 0 taste too! Their margaritas were still okayish. read more

Verde - Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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If you're in Hawaii, do Mexican?! It was the first night of our stay in Kauai, so we were okay eating at a strip mail. This place did not disappoint; the nachos were LOADED with large cubes of beef, and cheesy. The chicken burrito has delish sauce. And the shrimp tacos did not disappoint. Even the hot sauce kicked us in the pants. My only complaint was the tostada shell which seemed to be cooked in stale oil, so it had a poor after taste. Wish they had sit down wait staff for the prices they charge, but it's a well run restaurant that we're glad we found. read more

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My family and I traveled to Kauai during the New Year and were looking for a good Mexican place for lunch. We got chips with guac, queso, and salsa, vegetarian enchiladas, veggie burrito, and vegan tacos. Everything was excellent! I also got the ube horchata which is a must try. Servers were attentive and also made sure to accommodate our dietary restrictions ( vegetarian, vegan, no egg). Ambiance was great, and conveniently located. Will definitely be returning here! read more

Verde - Ube horchata and Verde Verde burrito with rice and beans and green chile sauce on the side - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Verde? More like Ver-don't. Food was mediocre and incredibly expensive. Service was so slow I aged a year waiting for my meal to arrive. Churro fries were the only highlight. Would rather have eaten the stray chickens on the side of the road and have felt more satisfied. Surprised the food was even warm! read more

It's November 16,2021.It's my 1st time eating here.So it's a nice place the Staff were friendly n the service was good.I ordered the Ultimate chicken burrito with red n green sauce with side order rice n beans.It was good!.Next time I'll try the shrimp.My GF ordered the chicken quesadilla she enjoyed it.We wouldn't mine coming back again.Also the complimentary chips n salsa was good also.. read more

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First time visiting this place and the food was amazing! Casual mexican food with a laid back vibe and excellent service! We ordered the Fish tacos and the stacked enchiladas. Enchiladas were ok but the tacos were amazing! The drinks are great as well! Would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for some great mexican food near the airport. read more

Verde - Stacked chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Kimi was our server and she was great. Always checked on us and made sure everything was good. I asked her if she was the owner cause she was so attentive. Food was excellent! We're always hesitant about Mexican food in Hawaii but Verde does it right - with a little island twist of course. The furikake mahi tacos were moist and tasty and the garlic shrimp tacos were crispy and flavorful. We were there right before 5 so we had a couple tropical drinks at happy hour prices that hit the spot after being in the heat all day. We shared the ube churro fries which is like Indian fry bread cut into strips and dusted with purple sugar and purple ube whipped cream. So yummy. We will be back! read more

LOVED having dinner at Verde! My grandparents and parents were from New Mexico, so I always love when I find New Mexican food. Verde advertises as a fresh, local produce type of place, which I also love. On the menu though, I was excited to find New Mexico style enchiladas (open/flat layered tortillas with an egg on top), a choice of red or green sauce, and... wait for it... sopapillas! On the infrequent occasions I find "sopapillas" outside of New Mexico, it's always on the dessert menu, and it's never legit. They do strange things and call them sopapillas. Here at Verde, oh my goodness, the sopapillas are LEGIT with local honey. The only problem was they didn't serve them with the food and had them hidden down on the dessert menu. They have a handful of beers on draft, but sort of the usual suspects for a Mexican restaurant (which is fine by me). I love Negra Modelo on draft. Service was prompt and attentive. Prices were reasonable. This was one of the more affordable meals of our vacation. This place appears to be a very new, clean, trendy type of restaurant in a strip mall amongst several other national chain restaurants. The sign is not very distinguishable, and I never would have noticed it if it hadn't been for the Yelp reviews leading me to search for the place. I was very glad we came here. read more

I've been coming to Verde for over 10 years, including their original Kapa'a location. Recently, I ordered a Cali burrito without meat for takeout. I don't know if the food presentation has changed since the staff was completely replaced, but the burrito was almost room temperature despite having to wait for the order. Worst, the burrito was not even wrapped--it was open faced like a tostada. Disappointing visit, and I hope it gets fixed. read more

Verde - Cali burrito, no meat. I don't know why the burrito was not wrapped and was open faced like a tostada. - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

What a treat for our first meal of our first day of vacation at Kauai (Lihue)! Conveniently located near shopping (Costco, Target) and airport. A nice, clean restaurant with a good vibe, kind staff and creative Mexican cuisine. All the food was good, but extra props for the carne chicken tostado, chips/salsa and homemade churros that put Disneyland to shame. read more

Verde - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

First time here delicious food. Had the rare ahi tacos, they were so flavorful n finger licking good. Also had the ultimate bowl with adovada which was fresh, crisp n refreshing. Could taste Each ingredient and worked so well together. Also had the pineapple ginger beer n chorizo queso which were bomb. Must try places! read more

Verde - Ahi tacos - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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Everything in Hawaii is pricey. $20+ for two tacos seemed pretty high, but it was Cinco de Mayo! Turned out the tacos had an amazing flavor and we enjoyed them a lot. In a strip center, clean, helpful staff. read more

Food was top grade! The seared Ahi was perfect in the "Naked" taco salad. Drinks were spot on. Service was fast and friendly. The whole vibe was just what we needed. Highly recommend! read more

Verde - Don't forget churro dessert! - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Went there today and sat down to eat with my family and the first question I asked the lady taking my order was are your fish tacos battered she says oh we don't have crunchy tacos I said no like is the fish battered and crunchy not the taco shell she said oh yah they are sor I ordered a nacho with pork and 2 fish tacos they bring out the food and brought 2 plates with 2 fish tacos each I told the lady I ordered just 2 fish tacos not 4 so they took 2 away and I looked at the fish tacos and they weren't battered so I told her hey these were supposed to be battered fish tacos she said they are that's how the chef batters them I told her while picking a piece of fish out of the taco up this isn't battered its burnt seared fish I said I wanted the battered dipped fired fish the same lady I asked in the beginning if that's what they sold and said yes now says oh no we don't sell those here lol seriously all the food was garbage even the pork nachos all the chips were soggy and had no flavor I'd never go to this place again hands down worst spot I've tried while in kauai can't wait to have son real nachos and fish tacos back in California read more

Came here for a late lunch and found that the menu had a lot of variety and options, especially for a vegetarian like me. The check in/ seating was a bit confusing, as there was a sign that said, "wait to be seated" but also a sign that said "order at the counter." I ordered the Ultimate Bowl with the Vegan Taro- mung bean- Moringa crumble as my protein. As per the recommendation of other reviews we also ordered the fire sauce on the side. The crumble definitely made the entire bowl but there were also other fresh elements like the pico! I was quite pleased with my dish! My husband ordered the Cali burrito and was less pleased as it did not wow him and felt more along the lines of something he could find at Chipotle or another chain. Could have just been the item he ordered. Overall, I would probably come back to the restaurant just for that crumble! read more

Verde - Ultimate Bowl with Vegan Crumble- yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Stopped here when we went to Costco. Great fish tacos and nachos! Also great salsa and margaritas, basically everything lol. Super nice people working there, made us feel like d friends. read more

My friend and I came to Verde in hopes of delicious tacos. We started with chips and salsa. The chips and salsa here are amazing! The first serving is free, and refills can be provided at a charge. The salsa was fresh and smoky, and probably the most enjoyable thing I had at Verde. I wasn't super hungry, so was able to order a single taco. I had the shrimp taco. It was an ok taco - not bad, but not amazing like how all the other reviews made it sound. The shrimp were crispy, and small-ish. I think it could've used some spice to give it a kick. The taco was about $8 +tax and tip, so I would definitely say it was one of the pricier tacos I've had in my lifetime. Service was nice, and the establishment was clean! read more

Verde - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

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We love love this place, come here often. We are always greeted right away with friendly service. I ordered taco salad and my mom had the sizzler plate. We finished with sopapilla. So delicious!!!! read more

Verde - taco salad and sizzler plate - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

This is an excellent spot!! Super unique and sooooo accommodating to all types of dietary lifestyles! They make everything from scratch and in house! Kimi is an EXCELLENT SERVER! So attentive, so helpful and so particular with making sure your experience at verde is perfect and make sure constantly you have everything you need. She explained everything to us, ansewered all questions we had, and was even a tour guide giving us good suggestions on the island . I'm plant based and I had soooo many options for myself. They were out of the high protein vegan crumble but they accommodated my food to supplement with vegan protein any way I needed. They have amazing margarita flights and I got to meet the owner and she is so cool and down to earth! Definitely a good place to go, there are options for EVRRYONE and everything is made from scratch! read more

Loving the Verde Vibe. Mexi food in Hawaii, when you need to have something incongruent with the Island Vibe. Loco Moko not so local, and somewhat disappointing. Other dishes were true to form and enjoyable. Friendly staff. Happy Hour drinks @ $5 were popular. Long Live Verde! read more

Great food, Great Service, Will be back....We were there on a Tuesday evening for dinner. We were seated immediately. The waitress saw that we were Indian and offered the various Vegetarian options available. The food that we ordered was interesting. It is more of a HawaiiMex food than Mexican. Lots of fresh veggies in the Burrito. They charge extra for chips and salsa. The Margaritas were good! Very enjoyable and will be back next time! read more

Their food and drinks are delicious. If I lived on island I definitely would come in all the time and do take out orders lol. Their margaritas are a good portion and their chimichanga was super good too. The churro things weren't that good so I don't recommend it lol read more

Delicious and casual make a great match! There are numerous options and great drinks too. It's a great choice before or after the airport and it's also right near a big grocery store in case you need to stock up! read more

Great service and food. This place was recommended to us by other travelers and it did not disappoint. The nachos and margaritas are amazing! read more

We came on a night where they were very understaffed, and even though the servers were a bit slow due to how many tables they were taking, they still managed to deliver. The food itself was wonderful, all fresh ingredients. The drinks also took a while, but I know this was because they were understaffed. If you are looking for delicious, fresh Mexican food, look no further. read more

Verde - Chicken Tacos with Corn tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Stopped in after long travel day enroute to condo, hungry and dehydrated. Thrilled to see gluten-free vegan options! Tried the crumble vegan taco and was blown away with the delicious umami flavor, sooooo good! Will be craving it. Hoping to go again soon! Impressed. Very nice server, too. Easy parking. Wish we had thos place near us at home. Craveable. read more

$23 for a fish burrito? While it was really good, add in tax and tip and that's a $30 meal. That's pretty over priced in my opinion.

The hubs and I had a few hours before checking into our inn. We had just finished our trolley tour and in need of some lunch. I had bookmarked verde since he is a fan of Spanish food. The restaurant is located outside a shopping center, so keep an eye out if putting the address into GPS. There was a 5 minute wait when we arrived. The hostess needed to wait for the busser to wipe down and clean the tables. We were given menus once seated. Complimentary chips were provided with a side of salsa. Also if you request more chips it's a $3 charge. I was craving a "naked" taco salad which is without the shell with Makaweli kaua'i beef. This came with local greens, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, pico de Gallo, cheese and homemade chili- lime dressing. The hubs ordered the grilled cheese quesadilla with citrus marinated chicken and a side of sour cream. It was frustrating to not see our waitress again once the food hit our table. The water wasn't refilled so we asked another employee to assist us with that. I liked the presentation of my salad. I took a huge bite, and realized they had drowned it with chili-lime dressing. The lime was overwhelming and that was all I tasted. It was difficult to finish, but this is a $17 salad, so I'm going to eat as much as I can, since our waitress is no where to be found. I had some of the hubs quesadilla which was cheesy and tasty. I dipped it into the sour cream and enjoyed it even more:) Once we were done I waited for the check. That was a long while so I had to chase down our waitress. Umm we probably came on a off day. I'm willing to try again. read more

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Verde makes the best tasting iced tea ever! My wife wasn't feeling well today but after she had their tea she felt so much better! If you're a big fan of the Starbucks medicine ball then I highly recommend the tea here! Except this one is a cold tea not hot tea. read more

Verde - View from our table! - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Great service & food! Loved my poke tacos. Clean, open atmosphere and lots of parking. Looking forward to returning!

Really wanted to like it. Friendly service but portion and ingredients were lacking in our family order. Veggie burrito filled with fresh green beans and broccoli mostly. The taste was over powering. Minimal rice or guacamole - had to ask for them. Hoping for some bell peppers? Kids quesadilla was burnt and small. 2 chicken Tacos went for like $18? Over priced. read more

We love Verde! Quality food, friendly and fast service. Clean and nice place to bring friends. -Leah Ragsac, Kauai Realty @foodieforsuree read more

Verde - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

We were looking for a place to eat after the train ride and this place was it! Service was great, food was fresh and had a nice twist to your typical Mexican fare. read more

Verde serves delicious fresh Mexican food. We were craving some good Mexican food but being from Southern California, where Mexican food reigns supreme, we didn't think we'd find anything that would compare. We were wrong. Verde's food was fresh and delicious. The chips and guacamole are good and the shredded beef is delicious. I had the stacked enchiladas with shredded beef and they were really good. The staff were all very kind. Definitely somewhere to eat while in Kauai. read more

Verde - Stacked enchiladas with shredded beef - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii

Had amazing seared ahi tacos for lunch with just enough crunch, seasoning and stuffed to the max with a touch of guacamole. Best lunch in Lihue. Great efficient service as well. A MUST in Lihue!! read more

Verde - Had amazing seared ahi tacos for lunch! - Mexican Near Me - Lihue, Hawaii