4. Restaurants

Verde

Kapa'a Shopping Ctr,4-1101 Kuhio Hwy,Ste A-3, Kapaa, HI, 96746
  • (808) 821-1400
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  • Saxon S.

    Kapaa has some of the best mexican spots in Hawaii! Verde is another great alternative if youre looking for a sit down in doors restaurant. I had the carne asada tacos last time. The meat was packed full of flavor and portions were good too! My only drawback was that the guacamole did not taste fresh. It almost tasted like they bought it from costco. Now i love Costco guacamole however its not something i expect to eat while at a restaurant. I would prefer to have it served fresh. Other than that i loved every bit of my meal!

    (4)

  • Patrick G.

    Wow this place was packed. For having so many Mexican food restaurants on Kauai, I was really surprised to see this one so crowded. The restaurant is located in a strip mall next to a grocery store in the Kapaa Shopping Center. When I arrived at the restaurant, every seat inside had a person sitting in it. Luckily it only took a few minutes to be seated as there were a few tables who were paying their bill. The interior of the restaurant was a wide-open, smaller room with a bar in the back. The wait staff were friendly and very attentive. There were chips on my table within a few minutes of sitting down, and the waitress was ready to take our drink order very fast - faster than I was ready to order. The drinks were very interesting spins on traditional Mexican and summer style drinks. I had a Mojito with ginger and cilantro. The idea was a great one, but the execution was average. Per the advice of many fellow Yelpers, I ordered the ahi tacos for my meal. I also went with the beans and rice add-on. The tacos were good. The ahi was seared perfectly, and the tortillas were soft and light. The downside of these tacos was the large amount of guacamole that seemed to overpower the taste of the fish and the spices as I kept eating the tacos. Normally, I wouldn't be turned off by guacamole, but it definitely didn't seem fresh or made in house. Overall, the restaurant was good enough for a more casual dinner on Kauai. All restaurants on this island are expensive, so if you can get past the price of casual dining, there is nothing to complain about in the money department. I can't say that I would ever crave Verde again, but I'm really glad I got to experience this unique Mexican restaurant on my weekend getaway to Kauai.

    (3)

  • Christine C.

    Drove all the way from Lihue for some Mexican. We got here and they were closed for their company holiday party. No mention of this on their website or yelp- awesome.

    (1)

  • Jacquelyn F.

    Decent tacos and chips and salsa. Nothing spectacular and the restaurant appeared a little dirty.

    (3)

  • Sascha O.

    Ate here on our trip back from Princeville. We got to the place about 40 minutes before closing time but the food was super fresh (and delicious) and they had excellent service. Very friendly folks. We had the Tacos Al Pastor and the Carne Adovada Buritto. Both tasted great and were reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Melanie O.

    Great service, food and beverage. I had two tacos (al pastor and garlic shrimp), my other half had the tostada with short rib and my son had the layered enchilada also with short rib. We also enjoyed the signature margarita which had a nice mix of sweet, spicy and salty. I would go again and will probably dream of their food the next time I'm craving Mexican in MN.

    (5)

  • Mary O.

    This place is a gem! We came on Margarita Monday with $3 house margaritas which was a great way to start the evening. I had the Vegan Tacos and my husband had the Garlic Shrimp Tacos and both were great! The veggies in the Vegan Tacos were sautéed in chipotle and had so much flavor. The service was excellent - our server was so nice and friendly to everyone in the place. To top it off they had the best playlist going, playing Aliyah and other old school jams. All around a wonderful experience - we would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kauai.

    (5)

  • Robbie J.

    They had very large portions, and great service! Our waitress was really nice, and the food was great! Maybe a little I much vegetables in their burritos, but it was still good. I ordered the Garlic Shrimp Burrito, and it was good. It was mostly filled with rice and vegetables and only a couple of shrimps.

    (4)

  • Aaron C.

    Awesome Mexican spot. Definitely recommend the shrimp tacos and margarita. The staff is awesome, very friendly. We're coming back for sure

    (4)

  • Mimi H.

    Came here based on Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. Got into Kauai on Monday at noon, checked-in to my hotel, showered, got ready and drove over to Verde for their Margarita Mondays. I only "drink' when I'm on vacation so I was pretty thirsty for an alcoholic drink! Their frozen margaritas with li hing powder was paradise! Oh, don't forget to order their ginormous soft tacos (1/2 or full order). Happy Hour is 3pm-5pm.

    (5)

  • Cyn Q.

    Yummy Mexican. The stacked veggie enchiladas did not disappoint! Green beans, broccoli, spinach smothered with cheese and baked to create an unusual vegetarian delight. The lemon marinated chicken stacked enchiladas disappeared in minutes in front of our teenager. Super friendly staff. Laid back trendy atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Margarita Monday's an extra incentive to enjoy verde!

    (5)

  • Joe R.

    This place is bomb. Had the pastor burrito wet style was good. Wife had fish tacos she said the liked them. Went here several times on our visit. Only thing I can say is that it is a bit small so be prepared for a wait if it's busy

    (5)

  • Tarheelfoodmonste R.

    Great concepts for dishes, good price and service. I have to give a four instead of five because the flavors could have been bolder. Very satisfied though, would return if I lived here. I recommend the fish tacos (Ono better than Ahi). I also ordered the beef sopapilla. The lemonade was average.

    (4)

  • Erica B.

    Five stars from a very tough audience when it comes Mexican food (Mexican food is in the blood). Fantastic all around. Ahi Tostada and Chicken Tostada were outstanding. Kid meals were good-sized and tasty too. There's one catch: this place is hopping busy so either plan to wait or try an off-hour. No reservations accepted but well worth the wait. We plan to return before our vacation ends. Update: it's been 7 months since our visit to Kauai and Verde. We still talk about and can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Parul G.

    Fabulous Mexican food in Hawaii?? Who would have thought!!!! If you're in Kauai I would highly recommend this place! I grew up on the West Coast where I have had plenty of authentic Mexican food and I was not disappointed by Verde. It's a small restaurant in a strip mall so don't expect much via ambiance, but the staff was super friendly. They were so nice and just so friendly that I felt like I was eating with a group of friends. But most importantly the food! 1. Chips with salsas- these they give you for free when you sit down after ordering. The salsas were nice, spicy and full of flavor 2. Veggie Stuffed Sopiapillas- this was delicious, its almost like a big sandwich with this crunchy fried bread on the top and bottom. You can't eat it with your hands you need to use a knife and fork but it was full of flavor. The portion is large and even when you're bursting at the seams, you won't want to stop eating this 3. Ultimate Chicken Burrito- super large portion, filled with rice, guacamole, cheese, chicken and just full of flavor. Couldn't stop eating it! Prices were reasonable and everything was delicious. Portions are large so keep that in mind when ordering. All in all if you're in Kauai and craving Mexican food you must stop here!

    (5)

  • Daryl L.

    I couldn't decide what to eat. All the pictures that have been posted look epic. The friendly waiter suggested to go for burritos instead of tacos coz we were hungry. The beef short rib and Ono burritos did not disappoint. $3 margaritas during happy hour...score!

    (5)

  • Tyler M.

    Ordered ultimate chicken. Ordered with sour cream. Ordered spicy salsa. Ordered guacamole. What I got was a tortilla filled with rice and lettuce. No chicken. No guacamole. No sour cream No pico No spicy salsa No cheese Wtf happened to my burrito. Rice, aioli, lettuce?!? Thats fucking bull shit.

    (1)

  • Jennifer Q.

    WOW, what an amazing find! The fresh catch fish tacos were out of this world. I only ordered tacos (no side of beans/rice) portions so generous one taco would have been enough. Did I mention the speciality margaritas, yum!

    (5)

  • David B.

    A year and a half later and the food and drinks are just as good as ever. I had the stacked enchilada and a house margarita and left full, satiated, and just a tad buzzed. My only disappointment was my companions' reluctance to get some dessert. The sopapillas are delicious and the churro fries sounded awesome. We 'll definitely be going back later this week.

    (5)

  • Rachel H.

    Verde is located in an unassuming strip mall in Kappa, and has been recently remodeled on the inside to give it a dine-in feel with nice dark woods and modern shell chandeliers. For the most part, it reminds me of Chipotle food-wise. Its nice for those going through Mexican food withdrawals (like my daughter) who was excited we found this place. On the plus side, their chips are warmed, the salsa has heat, and there is a lot of salad fixings in their tacos and enchiladas to theoretically trend things torwards the healthy side of Mexican food. The shrimp garlic tacos were potentially a good order, but you get only three shrimp to a large taco and lots of shredded lettuce, so its almost a salad. Until you get to the mayo. There is just so much garlic mayo sauce added, it transforms the taco into a mayo bomb. Come to think of it, the fish (ahi) tacos also were heavily sauced. We noticed an undeniable trend in Kauai that food is just incredibly sauced until its saturated. Everything from hot dogs to salads, to shave ice to now my Mexican food. I like a good sauce, don't get me wrong, but this is saucing past the point of no return. There is a full bar here, and lots of tropical and mexican themed drink options available, and I tried, but struck out, and I again must blame the sauce. It may be fair to say I've rarely met a margarita I didn't like, however this house margarita was leaning heavily on a seriously pucker-y mix, trending close to other undrinkable beverages like electric cool aide and jello shots. Its like Spring Break all over again. I settled on two sips before putting it down in favor of water. (See mom. Older and wiser.) Friendly servers and lots of happy patrons, which always makes for a positive experience, and the food is a-okay to just-okay. The mixed drinks? Not as easy to swallow.

    (3)

  • Pete J.

    Possibly the best burrito I have ever had at a restaurant. The ono fish was grilled perfectly and had a great flavor. I got it smothered with red and green sauce. The red is more flavorful, but the green is spicier. I recommend the red. The rice and beans are nothing to write home about, but the entrées were excellent. There's not much seating, so we ended up eating outside at a table on the sidewalk, awkwardly positioned straight through the window in front of a couple eating inside the restaurant. They were super busy at 6:30. The Catch of the Day burrito was large enough by itself. I got rice and beans with it and it was too much food. Several locals walked by while we were eating and made comments or asked what we ordered. The stacked veggie enchiladas were excellent too. Good Mexican food. You won't regret it. I'm taking away one star because of the awkward seating...

    (4)

  • Deborah R.

    The wait might be a bit long, especially on a Monday night, but Verde's is well worth it. All of the food is there is ono, but I especially love the beef tacos with a side of rice and beans. For locals, it's hard to find really good, affordable places to eat, but these guys make the grade. The margaritas at Verde are always a treat too.

    (5)

  • Kristen B.

    We went to Verde during the lunch hour on Friday and the service was really great. They knew we were in a rush and even offered to pack our sopapillas to go for us to make sure we got out of there in time. The food was great too! I loved the stacked pork enchiladas in red sauce and the stacked chicken enchiladas in green sauce. Totally reminds me of my favorite places in New Mexico. Go here for reasonable prices and interesting New Mexican flavors on the island ;-)

    (4)

  • Kim K.

    Great tacos, great atmosphere! I had the tacos Al Pastor, very full of flavor. Does not disappoint!!

    (5)

  • Razmig M.

    Great food. Great portions. Reasonable prices. Excellent service. Winner all the way. I recommend the Catch of the Day Burrito, side order of guac, and the house margarita (only $6!).

    (5)

  • Jonathan L.

    What an incredible little restaurant! We had the Ahi tacos and burrito, a house-margarita and a beer. This is as fresh and yummy as it gets and the prices are very reasonable. $3 margaritas during happy hour cannot be beat! Service is super-friendly and quick. Will be back when we're in Kauai next time! Thank you Verde, for an awesome dinner on our last day in paradise.

    (5)

  • Terri S.

    Decided to try Verde last night after reading some positive reviews. We were pleased with the experience. Small, nicely kept place with good food. I tried the garlic shrimp tacos and my husband tried the fresh catch (blackened mahi mahi) burrito. Both were very tasty. Came with a few chips and salsa to start. A little pricy and not ver generous with the chips, but good quality, fresh food.

    (4)

  • Catherine M.

    The food was excellent. We had the shrimp tacos and enchiladas, and a round of their house margarita which was made with some sort of fruit juice (pineapple), but it was not too sweet. I also ordered a side order of their hot sauce, and it was pretty darn spicy, in a good way. The seating is limited, so there might be a wait at peak dining hours, but the waitstaff was quick to take our orders and bring out the food, so we were in and out of there pretty quick.

    (5)

  • S L.

    This was the first place my wife and I stopped when we landed on Kauai. We're visiting Kauai from NM and ate here last time we came (about five years ago). It was great! I'm happy to report its still delicious! I had the sear ahi tuna tacos and my wife the mahi mahi burrito. Both were fantastic! My tacos may have been the best fish tacos I've ever had. While the atmosphere changed since last we were here, the food remains just as memorable. I recommend this place to any visiting New Mexican--nay, to any person who enjoys eating food!

    (5)

  • Isabel H.

    Great place, delicious food and reasonably priced! Tucked away in a shopping center. Great service too.

    (5)

  • ronak k.

    I'm from california so Mexican food is something I know a lot about. So I was shocked that I have found my new favorite place for al pastor... And it's in Kauai! You cannot miss the pork al pastor burrito. We got other things and they were all delicious but even they paled in comparison to the al pastor.

    (5)

  • John C.

    The loaded Ono burrito was extremely good with chunks of fish. The margarita's were spot on delicious.

    (5)

  • Ariel V.

    Welcome to the best food ever in the world. We had the bean and cheese tostada, the ahi tostadas, and tacos, and I've honestly never eaten a meal faster in my life. Absolutely amazing, beautiful, creative food, served by the kindest people who know the food they are serving like they cooked it themselves- because they did! This place is tiny- it's easy to drive past it. Loved this place and how sweet and adorable it is! What an amazing experience!

    (5)

  • Marlena H.

    The food is tasty, original, fresh, and uses good produce. I had a bean and cheese tostada that was a masterpiece to behold. The beans were good with a perfect balance of cheese, sauces, and green lettuce. Excellent service made the meal memorable.

    (5)

  • Chris J.

    Great place! Yelpers got it right with the rating on this one. Got there about 50min before they closed on a Wednesday and they greeted us as if they were really actually happy to see us. Major points there. Got the menu and most things are roughly $12-16, depending if you add extras. I ordered the Al Pastor burrito (wet) and the wife ordered the tostada with beef shortribs. Both were delicious, both were fresh tasting, and both were quite large. In fact we each were only able to finish about half of our orders. I could have demolished the burrito, but didnt feel like having that "overly full" feeling. The pork in the burrito was crispy, yet still juicy. The service was great. Attentive, but not pushy. Happy, but not fakely so. Overall it was a very very positive experience. Will def return the next time I vacation on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Eileen F.

    Visited Verde for early dinner on 7/1/14 based on other reviews. We were very glad we did! This is definitely a local hangout and for good reason. The food is fantastic! We both ordered fish tacos. Because we couldn't decide on which fish tacos, we were told we could order one of each. I had the shrimp, mahi mahi and ahi tuna. All three were so fresh and absolutely delicious. The garlic aioli on the shrimp taco is to die for. The other two had another aioli which was perfect for the fresh fish. Our server, Dylan, was fabulous in every way. Not only was he attentive and helpful, he was very funny, and, well, fabulous. We will request him next time we go, and there will be a next time. I can honestly say, this was the best Mexican food I've had. Don't miss this one.

    (5)

  • Trisha T.

    Stopped here on the recommendation of my yelp app. Very fast service. We immediately received chips, salsa and water when we sat down. I ordered the short rib tacos and my husband ordered chicken. We were both happy and very full. The portions were a good size and the price was reasonable for what we received. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who wanted a nice, quick Mexican meal in Kauai!

    (4)

  • Letty J.

    Overall I thought this place was mediocre. Asked for a mango margarita and they were out, ordered picante margarita and it was tasteless, all water. Ordered a Cali burrito and it wasn't the greatest, it had more rice than anything else. My sister ordered a al pastor burrito and the meat was burned. Not authentic Mexican food. Unimpressed.

    (2)

  • Roxmarie G.

    Before traveling to Kauai I was mildly concerned about the feed bag situation. I'm a big foodie, but also a semi-recent vegetarian. We all like to have fun eating on vacation, but looking at the lunch plate fare as well as talking to locals ("On Kauai, everyone serves the same thing - you just look for who serves the MOST of it"), I thought I might have to eat meat or fish in order to survive. Not so. I decided to travel to Kapa'a and the bike path one day, swinging through the Big Save mall for some water and directions on the way. Initially I thought Verde was the place next door and walked in intending to order their veggie pad thai. But once a tortilla chip and some of their spicy green hot sauce was tried, things were set. Like most Mexican-themed places, Verde has a few vegetarian items on the menu. I wavered between the veggie sopapilla and the green burrito, deciding on the burrito when it was confirmed to contain a lot more veggies. This was a good choice. The veggies therein were cooked al dente but completely, with a nice blend of really good cheese and sauce. The refried beans and rice served on the side were nothing special compared to the nicely-spiced, hearty but healthy burrito. I don't think the burrito contained beans, other than some delicious green string beans. This, and another dining experience at another Mexican place on the island make me wonder if dried beans are especially expensive in Kauai, or if the Mex cuisine is regional. Whatever the case, this was another very excellent Mexican - and vegetarian - dish in Kauai. The staff were also really nice. They gave detailed instructions on how to get to the bike path, which is much appreciated.

    (4)

  • Matt K.

    Great food! Great service! I will def come back this week. I got the fish tacos and they were fabulous.

    (5)

  • Jill H.

    These are the best fish tacos we had while visiting Kauai. we had tacos at three other places and continue to think about these ones so much so that we are going back for more on our last day here. The only reason this place is not getting 5 stars is because the service was just ok and the al pastor tacos were not so great, so if you're looking for pork go to the stand called Al Pastor or down the road. You won't be sorry if you order the ahi fish tacos here they are amazing.

    (4)

  • Nishad J.

    I'm from California and this place had a great take on vegetarian Mexican food. My burrito the verde verde had fried potatoes (tater tots?!) in it along with assorted veggies! Super yummy!

    (5)

  • Charlie V.

    Dined here last night and had a very mediocre experience. The high ratings and amount of raters tells me someone's using a yelp rating service. I had the fish tacos and green bean enchiladas. Yes...they made enchiladas with green beans. Such an odd pairing and it tasted how it sounds. The fish tacos really gave me mixed emotions. The fish itself (ONO) was surprisingly good. The thin potato chip sticks sprinkled all over my fish tacos...not so much. Also the rice was overcooked and the beans are canned. In the words of Chef Gordon Ramsey, it was "ghastly." The Margaritas are as good as you can buy premade from the store. So save your time and money on this new age Mex / fusion abomination. Unless of course, you order the fish tacos and hold the potato chip twigs.

    (2)

  • Betty N.

    **TACO PARTY IN KAPAA!** Who would have known. Solid Mexican food inside a mini strip mall in Kapaa. Good locals vibe, friendly and fast service. ORDERED: **AL PASTOR PORK TACOS - $10.95 2 soft corn tacos, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Simple and delicious. The pork was flavorful and tender. RATING: 4/5 **MANGO MARGARITA - $6 Made with house tequila. I was happy. I can sit here all day and sip these. Especially for $6. Great slushy taste, not too sweet. RATING: 3.5/5 NOTE: They also have Tequila Tuesday ($2 off tequila shots), lunch specials, and best of all, Happy Hour (3-5PM) which includes $3 house margaritas. RECOMMEND.

    (4)

  • Carlton B.

    5 star service! Friendly staff; very funny. It was a great atmosphere to be around. Staff wasn't forced to entertain, you could just tell that this was a friendly, hometown local joint who loved to provide great food and great service. The Guacamole was excellent along with each dish I ordered. If you want authentic tasting Mexican food, this is the spot! The salsa is amazing as well!

    (5)

  • Eric M.

    Perfect casual Mexican spot. Our service was excellent. Our server was quick, helpful, and full of good recommendations. The short rib beef was a favorite at the table. The al pastor burrito and stacked enchilada were great. Happy hour was a nice surprise, with 3 dollar margaritas. We'll be back next time in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Timothy H.

    Wow! We just left Verde... I am so full. The food was wonderful and the service matched the food! Good... No, GREAT food, GREAT service, and a real value. When in Kapaa do Mexican at Verde!

    (5)

  • JoLee S.

    Husband and I shared the 'fish tacos'; an order is TWO. Tonight we had the choice of Ono or Ahi. My husband chose the Ahi. It arrived looking just like seared Ahi should. Taco was very tasty and would definitely be a good sized meal for 1 person. It was perfect for us and came with rice & beans... which normally I don't care for but these were good. Tiny bit on the dry side, but really good. House Margarita in a pint jar was also very good!

    (4)

  • Tim M.

    We have lived here since October but just now tried Verde. We loved it! Nice hip atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. I had the blackened mahi tacos. They had margaritas on special for $3 too.

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    Ok, so I thought Tiki tacos were the best I've had in town, but I was waaay wrong. I've had Verde tacos a while back and liked it, but since they remodeled the place, it seems like they did the same with the food. I had the ahi taco and the fresh catch taco, which was Ono. I usually don't care for Ono just because it's not usually fresh. This was way fresh and delicious. The best fish taco I've had. I've said this before but this place will hold the title for a while! You have to try this place!

    (5)

  • Deborah K.

    Loved this quaint place! ! Had a mahi mahi taco and a garlic shrimp taco, hubby had pork tacos. Sooo good! Plus. It was Monday margaritas for $3!

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    Awesome food, friendly people, good prices. The salsa is pretty mild, but has good flavor. My wife and I both had the enchilada stack with beef. This was delicious! I had it with spicy verde sauce. My wife had it with half and half: verde and rojo. My kids (11 and 5) split the chicken quesadilla. It was plenty big for both of them. The food was quick and tasty, but the reason for my 5 star rating is the friendly service. They were super attentive and made us feel at home. I might just fly over from Honolulu some day just for a margarita and dinner from Verde!

    (5)

  • Elaine L.

    Cute non traditional Mexican restaurant. Lots of 2 tops so it'll be challengingly to get a large group in. 4 tops doable but anything larger would need to wait. Friendly servers who know what to recommend. Crispy shrimp taco is a must order. Didn't care for the limoncello too much but will definitely return for the food. Yum!! Everything's ala carte style so make sure you let them know you want to add on the rice, etc.

    (4)

  • Bari L.

    Came here after snorkeling all day. Awesome food! Garlic shrimp burrito was great as were the Mahi tacos. Happy hour beers are always good! Service was super friendly and attentive. We will be back!

    (4)

  • Yannick W.

    Super tasty garlic shrimp burrito, and cute waitress. Service was super fast, place a little bit noisy, not a lot of tables

    (4)

  • Arwen Z.

    When we left my husband apologized for taking me here and said he hopes it doesn't ruin our marriage. We are on our honeymoon. I cannot come up with one nice thing to say. Most importantly the food was terrible. I had the taco salad with today's catch. Fish was so very over cooked and guac was disgusting. Husband had the al pastor pork burrito which had mostly potatoes. He had dissect the burrito in order to find the tiny burnt pieces of pork. Second most important is that the margaritas were the worst I have ever had. I'm not one to leave a full drink on the table but that is what we both did today. Undrinkable. It was a full glass of margarita mix. Oh and the service was also the worst we have experienced on the island. Took 15 minutes to acknowledge us and then another 15 for her to get close enough to our table so that we could remind her she forgot to make our drinks. Nice lady, bad waitress. Ps this is my first restaurant review. I have had bad dining experiences before but never one so bad that it made me join yelp.

    (1)

  • Jesse T.

    Best Mexican on the Island. I loved the chicken enchiladas and wifey loved the fish and shrimp tacos. Very friendly staff

    (5)

  • Landon E.

    This is an amazing little place, I was satisfied with every bite. I had the stacked enchiladas with carne pork adovada , my wife had the fish burrito and my daughter had the kids bean and cheese burrito. We had a couple hiccups with the order but they more than made up for any issues and were fantastic hosts! We will definitely be back again before we leave the island.

    (5)

  • Darcie P.

    I must say I do not get this place. I saw locals getting take out so if you must try this place for yourself rather than wait an hour I would just get to go. My chicken burrito was $20.50. I did get all the extras such as rice, beans, sour cream and it was smothered. My husbands fish burrito was $21.50, with these prices and an hour wait time you want that darn burrito to be a little bit of heaven and it was just OK. I have had better. Their guacamole is not even fresh, it comes out of a bag, not awesome at all and with a $2 up charge for a tablespoon of it, really not awesome. Their margaritas are a Cosco margarita mix and some cheap tequila, not awesome. The service was ok at best but I had to ask for my $1.50 sour cream and got a little attitude for asking when it did not come on my burrito. I do not get this place but try it if you must. We did share a Salad because we were starving that was just OK too, nothing great, nothing memorable.

    (2)

  • Anthony N.

    Great service. I love when the servers have a personality and a real opinion. The chips and salsa were fantastic. The location is great. The space was clean. The food was absolutely amazing. The shrimp and fish tacos were a home run.

    (5)

  • TR W.

    Not the typical Mexican I am accustom to eating. With that being said, the service was pleasant and prompt. The food was delicious especially the Carne Tacos (fried pork....Al Pastor). The Stacked Enchilada with green sauce was good too. Wish I had ordered the fried pork instead of the beef. Definitely, a place to return to.

    (4)

  • Howard C.

    When you're in Kauai you gotta go try out this place... Onolicious!! Small hole in the wall kind place but excellent food. Yumm...

    (5)

  • Brendan M.

    Really solid and unique food. They had a few things on the menu I had never see before including the sopaipilla (with beef short rib) which was very very good. Prices were fair for the quality and portions but it's a little pricey for the whole family (great for couples though!) The only reason I didn't go 5 stars was their signature drinks were a little lackluster. The margarita had good flavor with the lime and cilantro but it was a bit too sugary and didn't have enough bite from the tequila for my taste. Totally worth it for a good meal, highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Alex C.

    We had a wonderful dinner experience. Food was great, the staff was very friendly with Good music playing. We will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Betty C.

    Great food , people are friendly and helpful, margaritas super good , happy hour after getting our tattoos was a nice time . Will go there again and again . Betty

    (5)

  • Joe R.

    We had just had a very negative encounter at The Eastside, and needed to return to the world of positive Kauai karma. Yelp was high on Verde, and I couldn't agree more. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The burritos were delicious, if not the size of a newborn. The beers were cold, and everything was quick. Great spot.

    (5)

  • Cory M.

    Service is always on point, $3margaritas on Mondays. Verde burrito add fish, can't go wrong.

    (5)

  • Len S.

    My wife & I visited Verde on Monday 12 May 2014 for a somewhat delayed lunch, i.e. about 13:30. As this was our first visit we did not realize people were seated at the two outside tables waiting for an inside table - is was a cool and cloudy trade winds day in Kapaa - so outside dining was less than desirable. When we attempted to seat ourselves at an open table for two, we were gently told the table was reserved, and indeed, a couple form outside entered and were seated at the table. We were told it would be about a 15 minute wait for a table and that there was a list. As a Californian I have never waited for a table at any Mexican restaurant and I was not about to start in Kauai. We departed, did some shopping at the nearby Big Save and conducted business at the USPS location in the same shopping center. On the way back to the car we stopped again at Verde and this time there were several open tables - patience is often rewarded. The waitress that sent us away previously thanked us for waiting and returning. It took a while to place our order and obtain two pint Kerr canning jars of water, but we did not mind as we sampled the provided chips and two types of salsa - neither all that spicy. We decided to both order the fish tacos - ahi - always available - and mahi mahi as the fresh catch of the day, so we could sample both. I would have opted for the chicken posole - being a soup aficionado - but the fish taco pact with the wife was the apparent 'safe' choice. It took a while for the fish tacos to arrive - but all the tables were now full so the kitchen was obviously busy. The aioli was more spicy than my wife would have liked, but I enjoy the snap it added to the fish. The crunchy corn strips atop were a nice touch. We both agreed the seared rare ahi was the better of the two fish choices. Spending $12.95 for two fish tacos in Kauai is not unreasonable. However, since we both après-taco snacked on chips, the two fish tacos did not exactly satiate. I will not give Verde a bad rap, but I fear this is one of those flash-in-the-pan new restaurants that all the tourists, and many young locals, flock to as the restaurant de jour. There are too many excellent local Hawaiian restaurants near Kapaa , to invest time waiting for a table at Verde. \

    (3)

  • Elle C.

    The al pastor tacos were great and being from LA, I've had some pretty good al pastor tacos in my time. Meat is so full of flavor and pico de gallo was fresh! The rumchata is super delicious. Hard to believe it was so great and so adorable. Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Best fish tacos on Kauai. During our two weeks in Kauai my wife and I had fish tacos 5 or 6 times and while we had several decent tacos the tacos at Verde were the best by a long shot. The service was equally terrific at this little restaurant in a strip center. We also had the house margaritas and they were the best margaritas we had on the island. Two thumbs up for this great little local taco shop.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    First off, I've never had such bright and effusive service in a taco joint. If the staff was any friendlier we'd be playing twister in our leopard print spandex thongs in between all of the taco- and salsa-chipping-ing. That being said the food was just OK and the drinks were...abominable. Like, sub-TGIF, Applebee's or Azteca. Bad mixer type margarita with low-grade tequila. (We had the House Margarita, not the Cadillac.) I understand there's an all day margarita happy hour on some days, but these seriously tasted like the drinks from the HH, but we had to pay full price. Actually, I wouldn't even pass these off as HH margaritas. I had the Al Pastor Tacos and my man the Stacked Enchilada. Both were very good-sized portions and tasty and fresh - well done for Kauai - but nothing out of the ordinary, nothing worthy of the 4- or 5-star raves that some other Yelpers are giving. The free salsa was a nice touch, but the salsa and chips were average. In addition, the bill for 2 people with 2 drinks came out to be around $40.00, while the bill for 4 people, 4 drinks and 4 fish entrees at a very good seafood place several days earlier came out to be around $60.00. If the drinks were a bit stronger maybe my memory of the place would be warmer and fuzzier, but as it stands, even with the promise of underwear twister, I'm not sure I'd return.

    (3)

  • Miranda O.

    Didn't have the opportunity to eat because they wouldn't seat us. All the negative reviews about bad service are spot on. The service is horrible! Not a kid friendly place so don't take your kids here! The server wouldn't even make eye contact with us. Then when she finally did come over, told us it would be about a 15 minute wait. We waited. 3 tables came available but she told us none of them could fit a high chair. Then offered for us to sit outside in the sidewalk table. I took out a baby wipe to wipe down the filthy table and the wipe turned black with dirt. No thanks. So 8pm we had to leave to look for another restaurant with a 2 year old in tow. Most restaurants were closed at this point. RUINED our night! I don't care how good your food is, you guys NEED to work on customer service and a little Aloha!

    (1)

  • Amy B.

    Yes yes yes! First of all I have been craving Chipotle since I moved to Oahu and haven't found a place that has come close to it until I visited Kauai and went to Verde. This place is great all around. customer service was great. food portions were big. and prices were decent. getting take out might be a better option if you don't want to wait for a seat. They only have about 10 tables and we went on a Monday night and there was a 30-45 min wait. I got the garlic shrimp burrito and it was so yummy! loved all the spices and flavors.

    (5)

  • Arun M.

    Awesome mexican food on the best island on earth!! We went to this place at 4 PM, and there were only one couple beside us in the small establishment they have here. I was impressed by the quality of ingredients and spices. It is all fresh and flavorful. Wait staff is very courteous and very attentive to your needs. Next time when we went there for dinner at 8PM, it was packed and we were lucky to get a table. I have heard that they are expanding soon. This is as good as it gets for mexican food in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Brooke N.

    Highly recommend the beef tostada. Classified as a starter but definitely seemed like and entree to me. Our food came out within about 5 minutes of ordering. The staff were super friendly and welcoming.

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    Everything about Verde was great, from the food to the decor to the music and drinks! Sadly, this was our last day in Kauai. If we didn't have to leave I would have loved to go back again. It was happy hour so both my boyfriend and I got a margarita, on the rocks. It was delicious and only $3! The chips and salsas to start were very flavorful. I had to stop myself from eating too many before my meal arrived. I got the bean and cheese tostada. It was huge!! Piled high with local greens and out of this world garlic aioli and green salsa. Just so amazing. The music was kind of loud but I enjoyed it. Songs like Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and other great james. Hope to get back to Verde some day!

    (5)

  • L B.

    Writing this review as a native Southern Californian, so when I say the fish tacos are awesome it means they are AWESOME. Different stye fixings than back home which is perfect for vacation! I got the mahi mahi fish tacos and the hubby got the stacked enchiladas. Both were quality. Good portion size, great favors! My two fish tacos were huge!! The restaurant is small, table service and casual. We didn't have any problems with service, our server was sweet and efficient. We were on "island time" and pleasantly surprised at the faster than usual arrival of our food when compared to other restaurants in the area. Didn't sample the margaritas that were on special and tasty looking! Something for next time!

    (5)

  • Roland S.

    Wow!!! First off, being from Southern California, I didn't expect to find great Mexican food in Hawaii. I definitely didn't expect to find exceptional Mexican food. Verde exceeded my expectations. The food was excellent and the service was probably the best I have had at any restaurant in my life. Our waiter, Kai, who I believe may be the owner, was outstanding. This guy seriously has it figured out. He's very passionate about the place, but is not overblown. It's evident he takes pride in the place. We had two different margaritas, both which were great. My wife has the stacked enchiladas with the Kauai beef. The enchiladas were fantastic. I had a mahi mahi fish taco and an al pastor taco. Both were probably the two best tacos I have ever had. I was so impressed with the food. The flavors and quality were outstanding. I highly recommend this establishment. Food and service were second to none. Well done Verde.

    (5)

  • KJ P.

    Kauai has some pretty damn good food, I have to say. This place is no exception. Killer burrito, awesome staff. Mahalo, guys.

    (4)

  • Monica K.

    I was happily surprised by this place! The ultimate chicken burrito is good, but the fish tacos were FAR superior! Will be returning on my next visit to Kauai

    (5)

  • S H.

    Incredible service and food. The dishes we ordered were all so good: al pastor tacos, chicken tacos, and stacked enchiladas with beef short ribs. Every bite was amazing. They also had a great keiku menu for the kids, and the waitress was so kind to my picky eater. My preteen ordered a half order of chicken tacos and it was perfect for her. She loved it. Try to come at happy hour for the 3$ margaritas and to beat the crowd. All that plus 3 happy hour margaritas for under 50$. We will recommend to all our friends visiting Kauai!

    (5)

  • Hans T.

    Catch of the day !!! Yea!! Fresh ingredient and great salsa! Definitely recommend for everyone who loves fresh fish/shrimp tacos. The only thing I dislike is that the dressing or sauce in the tacos has too much water in it, drips all over the plate. Besides that everything is wonderful !

    (4)

  • Eddie M.

    Food was delicious though quite expensive if you're used to Mexican food in California. Rice and beans are extra cost. No refills on chips. Mixed drinks were tasty and not watered down though $9 each.

    (3)

  • Deepti J.

    Awesome food! We are visiting and someone recommended this place. I had sopaipillas and my husband got vegan taco. Great tasting food!!

    (5)

  • Dan H.

    Walking in you wouldn't think it would rock! Amazing. Ahi fish tacos, stacked enchiladas (pork), and burritos were all perfect!

    (5)

  • Natalie S.

    Spicier twist on the fish taco. Really tasty food. They add little crunchy tortilla strips, that have spicy seasoning on them. Not too spicy though, just perfect.

    (4)

  • Brent V.

    I get why so many people like this place, but being from California and eating Mexican almost daily-- the food is just OK... Monico's Taqueria down the street is far more authentic and tasty to me ! Not to mention that the cook is from Mexico at Monico's !!! lol

    (3)

  • Willliam O.

    Small place with a few tables inside inside and out. Unfortunately, they could not serve the eight of us alcoholic drinks outside so we passed on the drinks when the next table opened up. Service staff was personable and attentive. Nachos are good, Quesadilla's with meat were so so but the pork tacos are outstanding. And don't pass up the mahi mahi burrito...wow! it was a winner!

    (4)

  • S V.

    Very good mexican food. Not traditional but the slights twists are well done. I had the vegetarian burrito and the vegetarian sopaipillas​. Loved both of them. The place is a little small and so there might be a 15 minute wait (as we had) for dinner.

    (5)

  • Limnos L.

    Verde was all right. Salsa was straight from a can and chips didn't taste house made. Mahi and ahi tacos had good flavor but nothing super special. Service was fast. I'd eat here again.

    (3)

  • Beth R.

    This place was busy--a good sign. We had barely taken a seat when a server brought us water. Shortly after this, we were served salsa and warm chips. Always good. Yum! I was happy to see a vegan option on the menu--vegan soft tacos. Much nicer than having to modify a dish. I ordered my tacos with a side of guacamole. It was a tasty, filling meal. No regrets!

    (4)

  • Kate T.

    Obsessed. Al Pastor is where it's at. We went here 3x during our trip. Great location (right by our rental), great food, amazing service. Expand to San Diego! We'll be your most loyal customer!!

    (5)

  • Vic D.

    Their seared ahi tuna taco was the best I've ever had!!! Friendly quick service, amazing flavors!

    (5)

  • Matt L.

    We came here a couple of nights ago on the recommendation of staff at a hotel to remain unnamed in Princeville. We were staying on the North Shore, so it was a bit of a haul, but 20 minutes for great food I can totally do. We arrived to a packed house, with seating and no alcohol service outside or space at the bar top. Picked the bar top, despite the conversational disadvantage. Our waiter, Kai, greeted us warmly, walked us through the menu and specials, talked story with us and made us feel genuinely welcome. Food was incredible, great quality, massive portions and vibrant flavors. Left full, happy. Came back tonight, got a handshake greeting from Kai and a very warm welcome from the rest of the staff. Epic dinner, once again served with the same warmth and, dare I say, more aloha than last time. We were treated to pink lilikoi deserts drinks and churro fries(?) as a parting gift since this was our last dinner on the island. I will be making frequent visits here during my next visit and hope to see the same awesome staff, warm aloha and amazing food!

    (5)

  • Tony C.

    Verde is not Mexican, not Tex Mex, but a solid Santa Fe menu with a slight hint of Hawai'i...and it is excellent! This is my third visit to the islands and this is hands-down the best food. Yes, it is located in a strip mall. Behind a gas station. The ahi taco and the pork burrito were both delicious. Get the sopapillas with honey for desert!

    (5)

  • Doris P.

    Used Yelp to find this place on Kauai, and it was awful! Mexican food is our favorite so we eat it a lot. The salsa was a bit bland, and they barely give you any. Go to the Princeville Center and get the Mexican food there, it was authentic & delicious!

    (1)

  • Michelle P.

    Mexican with a modern twist. Had the ultimate chicken burrito, stacked pork enchiladas and short rib/chicken tacos and all were very good. Service was quick and staff was accommodating and polite. $3 happy hour margaritas were also good. We are from Southern California and we have the best mexican food anywhere so it was a tough comparison.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    Food was great but was even greater was the super friendly service. Had the nachos - the beef was very tender & good. Coffee was fresh. Left with a good feeling. Just arrived in Kauai yesterday - good way to begin the visit. Came because of comments on Yelp - was not sorry.

    (4)

  • Jeanne A.

    Usually servers are quick, nice and respectful but we went to have dinner with a party of 7 and one of the servers was down right RUDE. He has waited on us before and while I don't expect him to remember us, I still expect good service. After he got sarcastic with my daughter, we walked out. It's quite a scene when 7 people get up and leave this tiny restaurant but he was that rude. Never again. I don't even like the food.

    (1)

  • Matthew H.

    Basically the best fish tacos you'll ever eat. Feel free to ask for a medley of tacos if you can't decide.

    (5)

  • Tracy S.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch on our way from the airport to our hotel. I had the fresh catch tacos and they were delish! We were tired, hungry and cranky when we arrived. Verde turned our frowns upside down! The service was excellent as well!! Ps. Happy hr has $3 Margs!

    (5)

  • Laith H.

    We decided to check out Verde after learning about the restaurant from an island local. As of this moment, it is the best food my wife and I have had on the island. We started with the Nachos which were delicious and featured Kauai beef. I had a mahi mahi burrito and my wife ordered the chicken burrito. They were both delicious. Best food we've had in Kauai! Might be hoist back before we leave :)

    (5)

  • Quimily Q.

    We were on Kauai staying in Lihue for a week and ate dinner at Verde 3 times (would have been more but we forced ourselves to break it up). Their ahi, mahi and chicken burritos, tacos and tostados are LEGIT. Seriously, we like to eat authentic Mexican food wherever we go and Verde was a true gem. Wanna spice it up.. Ask for some of their fire sauce/salsa. Great drinks and a good atmosphere, free chips/salsa when you get seated. It is a small place with only about 10-15 tables and about 6-8 seats at the bar and if you go during the dinner rush you might have to wait (well worth it), they have a great happy hour too. They have solid service with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Prices are reasonable considering the quality & quantity of the food. I had a burrito each night and took 1/2 of it back to the hotel with me to warm up for lunch the next day. We ate at a couple other mexican/taco trucks and spots on the island that were good, but none near the epic ness of Verde that warranted this review.

    (5)

  • Jill G.

    Made vegan tacos to order. Excellent, fresh guac generously portioned Super nice, attentive staff. Clearly cared about the quality of our experience. Well managed little shop - oh and great little happy hour deal. Better yet, Verde is the Spay/Nueter Sponsor of the Kauai Humane Society, a wonderful organization. Great food and great community members supporting animal causes. Awesome on all fronts.

    (5)

  • Tina L.

    Don't see how this place can get anything but five stars! Everything from customer service to the food to the ambience is just what you need after a long day of hiking and snorkeling. We got the fresh catch tacos and burrito, which happened to be ahi and Ono. Cannot say enough about how amazing the food was-- the perfect balance of kicks, spice, and the natural flavor of the fish, the soft tortilla, the moist rice, the salsa (red and green)... I highly recommend this cool little place for those who are looking for an awesome dining experience in kauai!

    (5)

  • Maitoka H.

    Very nice staff and great atmosphere. The fish tacos are very good but their enchiladas were just okay. I would come back in a heartbeat, but my hubby who doesn't care for fish, was disappointed by the limited menu options. He had a craving for fajitas, but it wasn't offered.

    (4)

  • Sharon E.

    Outstanding food and friendly service. Had lunch here my husband had the shrimp tacos and loved them. Another in our group had the Ono tacos and short rib tacos and everything was phenomenal. I had the bean tostado and let me just say whatever their sauce is it is delicious. This place is really worth going too.

    (5)

  • Kathleen R.

    My husband had the fresh catch Burrito and I had the taco salad with the fresh catch (blackened one). Best burrito and taco salad we've ever had ! And the waitress was delightful with great service.

    (5)

  • John B.

    The food was fresh and the helpings were plentiful. The sauce on my Huevos Rancheros was bland for "authentic Mexican" food. I wanted a few drops of tabasco or crystal but they had none. Instead, one must pay $1.25 for a homemade sauce to spice up the sauce. The service wasn't very friendly IMO.

    (3)

  • Dana W.

    Fantastic service, DELICIOUS food and decent prices. Free chips and salsa (with multiple refills if you're a fat kid like me), $3 margs at happy hour and the best damn "stacked enchilada" I've ever had. My boyfriend loves the (gigantic) chicken burrito, smothered to death in sauce. Try either, you won't be disappointed! My friggin mouth is watering as I type this. Dang it.

    (5)

  • De C.

    Saw reviews on yelp and they were right - delicious!! The restaurant is within a type of strip mall so wasn't expecting that. I ordered the veggie soapapilla and it was the best Mexican food I've ever had. The two ladies I was with had the chicken burrito and fish tacos and also said it was incredible. The waitress and waiter were extremely friendly and gave us tips on local things to do in the area. The portions are more than generous. Wish we had this restaurant in Washington.

    (5)

  • Shellie B.

    The ultimate chicken burrito is the best i have ever had. If I lived here I would be a regular! My taste buds are partying! The service is great and so friendly! You will do yourself a disservice if you don't stop by and enjoy the experience.

    (5)

  • Terri S.

    The family went here & enjoyed everything we ordered (garlic shrimp tacos, pork burrito, cheese quesadilla, & nachos)

    (4)

  • Tim V.

    The food was amazing, but it wasn't as good as the service.

    (5)

  • Greg G.

    Amazing al pastor tacos, burritos, whatever. After a week in Kauai this is the place our family wants to have as our last meal on the island. Only complaint is that they charge for a second bowl of chips, even for a table of 4, but their service was fast enough it didn't matter.

    (5)

  • Nate G.

    They had excellent service. Endless chips and salsa. I ordered the Ultimate Chicken Burrito and subsituted the chicken for the pork. It was the best burrito I have had. The guacamole was good but was too runny. The menu is simple vs most Mexican restaurants which have about 40-50 choices. I would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Melanie A.

    I don't expect much as far as food when I go to Kauai. And when my family suggested Mexican food - I really didn't expect to enjoy my meal. Verde is small, but nicely decorated restaurant. The food was AMAZING. I had the stacked enchilada with beef short ribs and I ate the ENTIRE meal. And if you get Dylan as your server - you'll get EXCELLENT service (something else I don't expect on Kauai and yes, I visit often). Will definitely return on my next trip.

    (5)

  • Britney B.

    This little gem is great! One of the best meals we have had here on Kauai! We had the El Pastor tacos and a Naked Short Rib salad!! Amazing !

    (5)

  • Felicia T.

    These are the nicest people who run and work there. I must say the fish and all food is very fresh but we all found it to be a bit mild in flavor. They use the freshest ingredients but those expecting Mexican food should probably stick with Monico's. More authentic and the food is packed with a punch of flavor in every dish. Glad we tried it but feel it's lackluster flavor.

    (4)

  • Julie M.

    An unexpected find on our trip to Kapa'a. We happened to be there on Monday which was $3 Margarita nigh at Verde. The place is pretty small and packed, so we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food was very good. I had an Ahi Tostada which at first seemed like it had too much lettuce but once I deconstructed it a bit and got the sauces mixed in, it was great. Others had the pork (Al Pastor) which I had a bit of. So flavorful. This is a winner for a sit down Mexican restaurant in Kauai!

    (4)

  • Tomas F.

    I got a recommendation for this place, was a bit sceptical since I am no big fan of Mexican food. But Verde was fantastic, We ended up eating there three times during our stay. Fantastic food - no matter what you get, great drinks, great service. I recommend Ahi Tastada.

    (5)

  • Shawna P.

    What a pleasant surprise! We ended up here due to good reviews but I'll admit, we didn't expect much. The fresh fish were ahi and mahi mahi. We ordered ahi tacos and a mahi burrito. The tacos were delish!! The burrito was good too, but the mahi was blackened and the spice overpowered the burrito. I think I'd try the verde burrito next time. The table next to it's had one and it looked fantastic.

    (4)

  • Lisa D.

    Had the chicken citrus burrito. It was delish, savory, and filling. The chips and salsa was weirdly addicting! Maybe that's why they charge if you want seconds?

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    One of our favorite meals on the island. Lots of locals which is always a good sign. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint!

    (5)

  • Lizey B.

    This place was so great! It was recommended by a few tourists and locals we met. My husband and I felt kind of embarrassed to go to a Mexican restaurant in Kauai (especially because we're from southern California), but we're so glad we went. The price point is amazing and portions are huge. The food was also delicious. I highly recommend the fish tacos. They also have a good drink menu. The restaurant is small and doesn't take reservations, so be prepared to wait awhile.

    (5)

  • Nicolle W.

    MMMmmmmmm MMMmmmmmm good! My Husband ate there and had the ONO burrito. Although his breath was quite stinky after he was very pleased with the delicious array of ingredients that consisted of a special salsa and cabbage and veggies. Not dry at all but full of flavor. The staff was full of smiles which was nice because a lot of people on the island don't seem to like the tourists. I felt welcome here and it could of used a better wipe down of the tables and chairs but over all we were pleased.

    (4)

  • Emily B.

    We decided to check out Verde because of the great reviews on yelp. Great service, but the food was disappointing. My food was a major pile of never ending lettuce. Where did the rest go? I dined on a plate of lettuce for $15! Waste of money.

    (2)

  • Tony R.

    Ya know, Verde is THE place to go for southwestern style food...period. Attentive, friendly folks take care of you, something on the menu for everyone, even keikis ( plan to see a lot of them in Verde On weekends)...and da food, well, if you've not tried the STACKED EHCHILADAS ( pork my favorite), well, what are you waiting for? Their margaritas ( Mangorita) are cold and tasty. The staff pumps out the best service and food this side of the island. Go...Now!

    (5)

  • Ryan A.

    We have eaten at several overpriced "fancy" restaurants on the island and Verde was, BY FAR, the best meal I've eaten on Kauai. I'm from LA, so my standards for Mexican food are pretty high, but Verde met and exceeded my expectations. The Verde Verde Burrito was honestly one of the best burritos I've ever had, and certainly one of the most original. Sautéed green beans, spinach, and broccoli; spiced fried potatoes, guacamole, and cheese made for a unique and delicious meal. Plus, their cocktail menu is unique, ambitious, and the drink we tried was very tasty. Highly, highly recommended. I'll be telling anyone I know who plans to visit Kauai to pay Verde a visit.

    (5)

  • L S.

    My hubby and I came here based on all the great reviews. Let me just say they were not wrong! We got here around 5:30pm on a Monday night. It was really crowded and there was about a 20 minute wait. We were told we could sit outside at one of the open tables, but couldn't order alcoholic beverages. :( We were starved so opted to sit outside. Right away, we were served with water, chips and red salsa. I ordered the mahi mahi and shrimp tacos. My hubs ordered the shrimp and ahi tacos. We both ordered a side of rice and beans thinking that the tacos wouldn't be filling. Umm...we were so wrong! The tacos were a good size so I wasn't able to finish my sides. Both the mahi mahi and ahi were exceptional! The shrimp tacos were good too, but no comparison to the fish! The service was great and the staff is super friendly!

    (5)

  • Darriel K.

    Best Mexican in Hawaii. They use Hatch Chilis which gives the food a really nice flavor. Don't be afraid to order it spicy, because it's fairly mild.

    (5)

  • Jen M.

    Wow! Verde was a wonderful, delicious surprise. It is located in a strip mall but don't let that stop you. I would highly recommend eating here and having their signature margarita. Service and atmosphere were also great. YUM!!!

    (5)

  • Jessica W.

    My boyfriend and I were really excited to try this place because of all of the great reviews and being from AZ, know what good Mexican food tastes like. We were pretty disappointed right off the bat with the guacamole, which is probably packaged or premade - was not fresh at all. The signature signature margarita was different, but refreshing and unique, with a lot of pineapple included. Our "fresh catch" mahi mahi tacos and burrito were pretty good, no complaints. Right before we got the check, the table next to us were offered "happy hour drinks" which we thought was funny because we were not offered the same... Hence our order for the signature margarita verse the house margarita. I would've tipped over 20% like I always do (being a server in a past life) but because the waiter failed to tell us the happy hour prices, those extra dollars went towards the bill and not in his pocket. Sorry!

    (2)

  • Doug T.

    Small, trendy, and loud: Verde delivers surprisingly unique and well crafted dishes. Not only is their fish taco the best on Kauai, it may be the best you'll ever try! Thier Al Pastor is authentic, and the vegetarian options were delicious too (so good that I had to give the 'Verde Verde Burrito' a try myself). You will not find better Mexican food on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Sarah L.

    Amazing!! I'm kind of a Mexican food snob, but this was everything I've ever wanted and more. Amazing margaritas and mojitos. The burritos will fulfill your burrito dreams.

    (5)

  • Sara L.

    We went here because the group was craving Mexican and it had good reviews. When we got there there were lots of empty tables but none were actually cleaned from previous guests, so we had to wait at least five minutes till someone acknowledged that we were there and wanted to sit down. When we got seated the waitress came over and got us water. She then ignored us for a good fifteen to twenty minutes until she came and asked for our orders. We then gave her all of our orders (4 of us). She then walked away and remained gone from our table for the next 20-25 minutes. She didn't refill up our chip or salsa bowl, refill our water, ask if we wanted more margaritas, or even ask how our food was. I got the quesadilla and it was really good. I had to get up from my table once our food was given to us to re-ask for the guacamole because the waitress forgot that. Probably the worst waitress I've ever had anywhere. All the while she ignored our table and every other table as well except for the table in the middle which she catered to their every needs. The table in the middle were locals and she knew them. We didn't leave a tip because we pretty much didn't even have a waiter. I wouldn't recommend this place, unless you like to be left alone, without water or food for long periods of time.

    (2)

  • Meme M.

    The place has done a major turn around. It's definitely on my list of favorites again! Love, love, love!

    (5)

  • Alicia D.

    We went to Verde on a Thursday night after a very long day of work and traveling. I wanted to find a place that had good food in larger quantities, oh and I was craving mexican. The location is central in Kapaa. There was ample amounts of parking, which this honolulu girl is not used to! The inside was really quaint but I was quickly confused by theme of this place. The items were margaritas, burritos, tacos, guac and salsa but they were asian flavors? Aiolis, cabbage ahi? It was an odd mix.It seemed to not have a unified theme to it. It was Mexican style with asian flavors and they were playing country music? From their website it looks like they are going through a change. Ok I am open to new things.The space was cute and it worked well with the shape of the restaurant. It was very clean inside. Service: It is a small place and we had several people help us. All of them were very friendly. They seemed a bit rushed with a full restaurant. Food: I ordered the signature margarita. It had traditional flavors with pineapple and cayenne added. It came in a mason jar. Which I like! It was good. Nothing super special but still tasty. I ordered the shrimp burrito wet. It was enormous. Probably 5 pounds worth of food. The wet sauce was tasty, Mexican flavors. But when I cut open the burrito which had: Shrimp, aioli, cabbage, lettuce, rice, Guac, and some other things. The shrimp was coated in some sort of breading. With all of the liquid from the ingredients the breading was mush. I would say don't even bother with it. The mixture of flavors didn't really work for me. I either wanted an asian burrito or a Mexican burrito, which is what I really wanted. Overall, I was starving when I came here and this place filled me up. I don't know if I would choose to come here again but I would not say no if it was brought up. I am eager to come back after some time.

    (3)

  • Laurie H.

    Seriously my fave place for fish tacos ( get one with seared ahi and one with ono) , seared ahi tostada and stacked enchiladas. Their margaritas are bomb too! Super fun and friendly! Their wait staff rock . Gotta check it out!

    (5)

  • Kelly W.

    This place was delicious! My husband had fish tacos with ahi and the sauce on it alone was out of this world just the right spice! I had the ahi burrito which was also great tacos were better! Large enough portions that we didn't leave hungry. First chips and salsa is complementary second costs which is kind of lame and I ordered a cilantro ginger mojito that tasted like soda water I think they forgot the rum and the ginger aspect so that's what cost them a star!

    (4)

  • Shonna L.

    Food was good. Atmosphere good. Margarita is made with fake lime juice from Costco which loses major points. If you put "lime" on the menu, it better be made out of real limes!!!

    (2)

  • Chelsea R.

    One of the better meals we had in Kauai. I had the fish burrito and husband had the stacked enchiladas, both were very tasty. The only reason I knock off a star was the margarita's...I mean really, Kirkland brand margarita mix...BLASPHEMY :)

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    Great Mexican food, super friendly staff make for a fun and delicious dining experience on a busy Saturday night! A bit of a wait but well worth it. Finish with freshly made churros and sopapillas, yum!

    (5)

  • Devon G.

    Unreal! Their fish tacos were amazing. My boyfriend does not even like tacos and after having them stated they were the best ever and craved them for the rest of our trip. Worth the wait if it's busy. I promise.

    (5)

  • Lauren T.

    Tiny place located in a strip mall, near a Big Save market. Coming from San Diego (where we have awesome Mexican food), I wasn't expecting much and overall I wasn't that impressed. First off I ordered the naked taco salad with beef. When it came out, it was chicken. I was too nice and decided just to stick with the chicken. The salad was huge and it was loaded with warm chunks of seasoned chicken. It was okay, but nothing special. I do think it's an absolute rip off that the first batch of salsa and chips are free, but after that they make you pay. My party of 4 had to share 1 green and 1 red salsa (about 2.5oz in each cup). I think it should be 1 salsa per person.

    (3)

  • Heather H.

    Amazing service- came on a Tuesday afternoon. I had mahi tacos on corn tortillas and they were the best fish tacos I've ever eaten. The husband enjoyed an al pastor burrito. The meat was tender and flavorful, and there were potatoes in the burrito. Salsa and chips were great, margarita was good, cheap draft beer and great service make for a 5 star place.

    (5)

  • M B.

    A little hard to find...it's in a strip mall near a grocery store. We waited 10 min for an inside table (they don't serve drinks to people seated outside - you sort of have a view of the parking lot if you sit outside). They gave us chips and salsa while we waited. Very friendly and curtious wait staff. It's a smallish place, not fancy, very casual. Food was above average and reasonably priced. The standard margarita ( on the rocks) was quite good. I had the stacked enchilada with beef. Yum...,but I couldn't eat all of it. Hubby had the taco salad with beef and he ate every bite. We enjoyed the company of some friends from home, so it was all good. I would recommend Verde to anyone. The have veggie choices as well. I love all the Hawaiian food here on Kauai, but this was a nice change...Mexican food with the flavor of Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Michele M.

    Delicious. When you are in Kauai you must indulge in the fish tacos. We came on a Saturday and still no problem getting seated. Staff was friendly and we all liked our meals.

    (4)

  • Stef H.

    Seared Ahi Tacos were amazing! Small, friendly little joint that focuses on excellent customer service and great food. I've lived in Hawaii for several years and good Mexican is almost non-existent, except this place in Kauai :-).

    (5)

  • J.D. W.

    I love this place. Probably the best food on the island. Had my first visit since their remodel. Much busier, and the service was pretty bad. Took our name for a table, and then forgot us. After 20 minutes the busboy saw us sitting outside and came to ask if we were waiting for a table, and then showed us in, where we had the pick of three or four empty ones. I don't get that. Waiter got my order wrong and was kind of aggressive about it. I don't get that either. I'll probably return on my next visit because I truly love the food, but the service had better be WAY better.

    (3)

  • Chris L.

    Verde is a foodie must while you're in Kauai. I think we ate there 2 or 3 times during our week long stay. It's in the Kapa'a strip mall on the Eastern side of the island. You'll be able to find it around dinner time because there will be a line of people out the door. Unless you get there before 6, it will be packed well into the evening. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of by our waiter, Dylan. The owner was really friendly, too and stopped frequently to see if we needed anything. We all had chips and guac (amazing) and also ordered different burritos/tacos -- el pastor, fish and garlic shrimp. The garlic shrimp was my favorite. It seemed strange to us that adding rice & beans was extra...until we realized how big the portions are. If you order a burrito, trust me, you don't need to add rice & beans. If you can save room for the Sopaipillas & Honey, those are awesome too. But don't be surprised if you're too stuffed for dessert.

    (4)

  • Jules M.

    Had a very nice experience here! Ordered the stacked veggie enchilada and added ono (fish) to it. I was so happy to see lots of veggies AND a good potion size of fish! I ordered a Rumchata for a drink it was delicious; there is cinnamon and lime on the rim which is a surprisingly good combination! In my party of 4 everyone was very happy with their meal. Good ambience and super friendly servers/staff. We ended up staying at our table chatting and finishing drinks until they politely kicked us out because they were closing. There are so many things on the menu that I want to go back and try them all!

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    This place was awesome!!!!! We just stopped in for aps and drinks on the advice of a friend. OMG!! The ahi tostada is to die for. Great prices as well. The only down side is the lack of space but the quality of service and food beats that out in a second!! A must if your coming to Kauai and want some good cheap eats!

    (5)

  • Mia C.

    Pretty disappointed. Not bad but not amazing. Fish tacos were pretty good. The shrimp was pretty skimpy and the chips and salsa were not that great. Nice service.

    (2)

  • T G.

    Best fresh grilled fish tacos (Mahi Mahi) since... Maui. The ambience could use a few improvements. These places needs to make an effort when they're in a strip mall. Prompt and very friendly service with a big aloha spirit.

    (4)

  • Raymond G.

    Like so many Kamaaina, the search for great Mexican food usually ends up with disappointment. But here at Verde, they take the time to marinate their meat and use all the correct spices. This is only my second time here since I live on Oahu, but both times I have been very happy with my meal. This time I had the Al Pastor pork tacos with beans and rice. Plenty if meat in the tacos and the tortillas were perfect. I'm really happy with this place and will make it a go to stop even tho it's out of the way from where I come to work. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Kathy L.

    Wow hands down the best meal we had in Kauai and probably the best tacos we've had period. This says a lot since we have had tacos in NY, LA, Texas and Mexico City! As soon as you sit down, a bowl of nachos with 2 types of sufficiently hot salsa is presented (and it's a bottomless bowl that they keep refilling) I had the garlic shrimp and fish of the day taco combo (1 of each). Both were delicious but if I had to pick one as my fav, it would definitely be the Garlic Shrimp My husband had the al pastor. While this is not the traditional al pastor, it was also amazing because it had the perfect amount of crunch. He loved it Also don't forget to try the rum horchata! Service was super great. This will be the one meal that I will crave when we get home to NY!

    (5)

  • Lisa G.

    Just okay. Kind of pricey and the place was a little dirty. Friendly service though.

    (3)

  • Andrea S.

    First time trying the food and I won't come back. The beef taco wasn't good enough for me to give a good review. In fact if I could give zero stars this place would get a fat zero. Over all there's better Mexican food on the island. Sorry

    (1)

  • Joe F.

    Marvelous. Small and great food and service. A really delightful serving of ono and terrific sapodillas. Good drafts and strong liquor. Young man bought a round of tequila shots for four young women and left without hassling them. Classy environment despite it

    (4)

  • Emma C.

    This spot was very busy on a Monday night but the service was excellent. they were having $3 margaritas- what a deal! The food was excellent. I mixed and matched- had a mahi taco and a al pastor taco with rice and beans and it was stupidly good. Although I fell in love with the mahi taco- if I go back that's what I'll be getting. The husband ordered a fish burrito that was enormous- it's a good idea to split that. He had it smothered in spicy sauce which was excellent. This is just a great spot! Yum!

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    It is kind of a Mexican hole in the wall but their food chef worked with Alan Wong (and it shows) so I suppose you could refer to this place as an elevated Tacqueria. Yukiko and Carlo could not have been nicer greeting us, taking our order and delivering the food. The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh, homemade and packing some delicious heat. We ordered the catch of the day burritos. Our choice of fish was Ahi or Mahi Mahi. The burritos were the size of small loaves of bread! I had a regular burrito and my husband and daughter opted to go the "smothered" route. The fish was plentiful and cooked perfectly. The rest of the ingredients were in perfect balance and every bite was terrific. We didn't finish our burritos because we were leaving a little room for their fresh sopaipillas with honey. I am so glad that we did because the burritos could be heated later for a snack but those sopas really needed to be appreciated right out of the fryer. They were light, airy, not the least bit greasy and with a nice pocket to pour the honey. Who knew that you could find such solid Mexican food in Kapaa, HI?

    (5)

  • Olivia K.

    Solid food - interesting flavor combos. Everything very tasty. Guacamole on point! Great customer service by all staff. Very friendly and quick to offer local recommendations for activities as well as local food spots. Dylan was awesome!

    (4)

  • Martin H.

    We have visited twice now and had a great experience both times. First time with a group of 14 and they were able to accommodate us and serve us quickly. Second time with a group of 8 and again fast and friendly service, and we were even remembered from our visit 5 days before. With such a large group we tried close to half the menu items and all are excellent. Of particular note the seared ahi tostada salad, the garlic shrimp (whether in taco or burrito form) and the beef short ribs in the burrito. As is often the case with local eateries on Hawaii, the place is nothing special to look at... Don't let that put you off.

    (5)

  • Cheryl L.

    Surprisingly good Mexican food in a small walk up, storefront restaurant two doors from the Big Save. A+ for presentation and the fact that they have a full bar. My ahi tostada was delicious. Server was friendly and I had a sense that the locals eat here, too as he seemed to know everyone there but us. The place is tiny with just a few tables out front. Food came out fairly quickly, portions were good sized, and although it seemed pricey for a storefront ($12 per person), the quality of the food and the presentation made it worth it. My family of four was happy and well fed so I'd definitely return if I get back to Kapaa.

    (5)

  • Jessica O.

    Delicious, fresh and friendly. Do not be misled by its location; I would recommend Verdes over any other Mexican food restaurant in Kapa'a! They are quick and the food is great! The fish tacos and veggie stacked enchiladas were favorites in my family!

    (5)

  • Hiren K.

    Probably the best Mexican food we had while at kauai. We ate at monicos down the street a few days earlier and weren't really that happy with our meal. Family ordered the garlic shrimp burrito, veggie stacked enchiladas and chicken sopapilla. All three were great but I think the garlic shrimp burrito was the most flavorful. Parents ordered margaritas as a part of their all day 3 dollar margarita special on Monday. Check this place out if you are craving Mexican!

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    Had the fresh catch (ahi) tacos and fresh catch (opa) burrito here and BOTH were delicious! The staff was also incredibly helpful and HAPPY. Great food to start our trip off in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Joe B.

    As a visitor to kauai, this is probably not a place that you'd drive by and decide to stop in... But you should. It's part of shopping complex near Big Save and several other stores. I had the Mahi Mahi burrito, which was very good. I was surprised to have such decent Mexican food on the island, even with a little island flair. I would've liked to see a enchiladas with a fish option, but otherwise it is a very different kind of place, but it is a "good different". Give it a try!

    (4)

  • Harold P.

    Good going down but expect a long lasting overpowering taste of onion for the rest of the day. The al pastor tacos were full of flavor served in a semi-soft/fried taco shell - a bit greasy but good. The spiced rubbed ono fish tacos had layers of complexity with the guacamole, creamy chipotle sauce, salsa and fried tortilla strips but these layers also masked the delicate taste of the ono.

    (3)

  • Neha G.

    Food her was quite good. I ordered Taco Salad and it was soooo biggg and sooo good! I couldn't finish all of it, but it was good. My husband ordered Enchiladas and he liked them too. So, all in all a good place to try on your trip to Kauai, if you are looking for some good Mexican food!

    (4)

  • Steffen G.

    a huge fan of Monaco's I make sure I head there every time I go to Kauai. I was recently turned on to Verde's from a friend that lives close by. The food was reaaaaaly good. I grew up in San Diego, so I'm always a little skeptical of "mexican" food other places. While I wouldn't call this traditional mexican fare, it definitely is really good quality and extremely tasty. It's just spicy enough and very flavorful. I would certainly go back here often if I lived on the island. The only slight ding that I have is that the flour tortilla was unusually tough and dry. I don't like the typically rubbery ones that you find at some places, but this one could have been a little softer. Delicious! Go try it! Oh, and the "waiter" (or guy working the register) was very nice and helpful as well.

    (4)

  • Justin G.

    Being Kama'aina, I can tell you that Verde is one of the best on Kauai! Everything on the menu is great, and the portions are so huge that my girlfriend and I usually split a burrito. If you're still hungry afterwards, the endless chips and salsa will top you off. The seared ahi is always a good choice, but my favorite has to be the el pastor burrito. So ono! They also have more of a local feel than a lot of restaurants here. If a delicious inexpensive meal is what your looking for, you can't go wrong with Verde! Try their homemade hot sauce!

    (5)

  • Angelica T.

    Great friendly service and food to die for. We started off with the salsa and chips, which was delicious. The chips were still warm! The guacamole was super delicious too. I ordered the garlic shrimp tacos but I skipped the beans (not my thing). Got to taste the burrito version and stacked enchiladas too. One word: yummy! Don't forget to get some macarons.

    (5)

  • Betsy H.

    This is a really happy place with regulars and a passionate staff. My husband and I were super hungry and got there right before closing and they were very welcoming. They had great tequila and prices were fine. The chips and salsa were fantastic. We got the ahi tostada and I really wanted to like it after reading the reviews, but something was off with the fish and didn't taste as fresh as I had hoped. However, I would return, as it wasn't bad, just not great.

    (3)

  • Jesse D.

    Really enjoyed my shrimp burrito with garlic aioli sauce. Verde's is a little expensive for me...$15 burrito but it is an nice occasional splurge. The staff were super friendly and I enjoyed the salsa bar with green and red salsa. The Mexican pickles were tasty too! This store is more fusion, Southwest than authentic Mexican. Recommended.

    (4)

  • Edward V.

    Phenomenal ahi tacos, excellent attention to details (chips were crispy and did not taste like bulk made chips). Full cocktail menu. Very friendly and efficient service, great attention to allergy issues. Casual and relaxed vibe. Much better meal than at the fancy place on the beach! Don't be put off by strip mall location. Easily as good the best Mexican restaurant in So. Cal. Tricky to find, look for the Shell station. I don't review often, but this place is worth a look.

    (4)

  • Stan K.

    we eat here maybe once a month or more..great service and delicious food. Some may call it a bit pricey..but I like to look at value and what Im getting for the money Im spending. What you get is great portions, fresh ingrediants and WONDERFUL flavor!!! throw in prompt service and friendly vibes and im left with never having been there and felt like ive overspent. if you are on Kauai and passing through the east side or lucky enough to be staying in the area dont hesitate-- get some Verde!

    (5)

  • L S.

    Super! Excellent! Wonderful! Amazing food. The ahi is very fresh. The ahi is better here than most sushi restaurants. Go to Verde. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Carmen D.

    I read reviews about Verde and decided to try it out. The food was ok. I ordered the ahi tostada and thought it was pretty tasty. My husband ordered the beef tacos (and I had a bite) and neither of us were impressed. My nephew ordered the beef tacos with rice and beans and asked why we hadn't gone to Tiki Tacos again. He said that the refried beans were the worst he's ever had. The signature margarita wasn't too impressive either. I gave this place 2 stars because I enjoyed the ahi. I can't really recommend anything else.

    (2)

  • Tiffany B.

    Where should I start!? Verde is always our default eat out Mexican food joint. Happy hour offers you a $3 margarita and they offer an array of tequilas and beers. Food is Delish- we always order their garlic shrimp burrito (which I can barely finish and trust me, I'm a BIG eater) but verde's stacked enchiladas (veggie is an option) are a hit. Verde is one of the rare Mexican restaurants that offer dessert. My favorite that I can't go home without ordering is their sopapillas! Comes with a side is local honey as a dipping sauce! All their entrees comes with either a verde sauce, red sauce, or get them both-slang for the is "Christmas". And their habanero spicy sauce will make you sweat! Staff is so awesome, no matter how busy they can get they are there taking your order, busing a table, wiping a counter, just doing what they do like a well oiled machine. They are amazingly nice and service is on point. verde is located in a mini shopping center right next to kapaa big save! You must try!

    (5)

  • Cyndy S.

    Great food and service! Ate the tostada and it was piled high, a lot of food. The price is right too.

    (5)

  • Power N.

    Came here last year for our pseudo honeymoon in Kauai based on Yelp recommendations. It's a little hard to find since it's in a very unassuming strip mall. We were not disappointed at all. Cozy, welcoming atmosphere despite the small restaurant. Had conversations with the owner/main chef about his experiences in New Mexico. Has a feel of upper scale food in a casual and laid back environment. Cannot say good enough things about the food including the ahi tostada, tacos, al pastor burrito, crispy taco salad or (yum) the sopaipillas and honey. Portions are generous, presentations are nicely done, and the service was excellent and very pleasant. I felt guilty having so much Ahi on my dishes! Having lived in California and Texas for many years, this was a very nice surprise and I certainly wish we had something like this in Sacramento. Would consider this a highlight of our trip and would recommend others to try this.

    (4)

  • Bart W.

    Great food and hands down the best and most friendly service on Kauai. The Tako salad is wonderful. Prices very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    Exceptional service! The owner/chef personally interacts with the customers and makes you feel welcome. Try his Pacifico/Dos Equis mix. I've been to a lot of Mexican on the islands and this is by far the best.

    (5)

  • Lauren O.

    I liked this place so much, we ate here TWICE during our one week stay. I bought the Ahi tacos once and the garlic shrimp tacos the other time. Both were EXCELLENT. My Mexican husband, and picky eater mother both also loved the food. We did dine in once, and take out once. Both times we were served promptly, and the staff was very friendly. The only regret I have is that I'd have to fly 12 hours to get the food again!

    (5)

  • Jeff T.

    Great place with a super nice cashier/server. $3 Margarita Monday / $3 Pacifico Tuesday. Would recommend to a friend! Oh, and the burritos are huge, even the Keiki size.

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    This place is AWESOME. The food was fast, affordable and delicious! Better than the food though is the staff. Very friendly, and they went above and beyond with every request (and we had some odd ones). It's worth it to check this place out!

    (5)

  • Roxana D.

    FYI: This place was not where my iPhone said it was using google maps. It is visible from the highway, though, which is why we found it. So this is the only place in Kauai that I couldn't get enough of (we ate their twice, including on our last day, even though we were already stuffed). I grew up in Texas, so I'm very picky about my Mexican food. This place is not authentic Mexican food, obviously, but Mexican food with a Hawaiian flair. The first time, we had fish tacos and the ahi tostada. The second time, we had that ahi tostada again (we were too full to get two separate meals). Both are AMAZING. The fish tasted very fresh, and the sauces were really flavorful. The portion sizes are quite generous, and the prices are really great. I also liked how they give you a free bowl of chips (BIG WIN) and have fresh salsa available. One day, when I have a house on Kauai (wink wink), I'll eat there every week. Or maybe every day.

    (4)

  • sergio K.

    Delicious and unique garlic shrimp tacos, good mango margarita, and terrific friendly and speedy service. The guacamole and taco salad looked great, but we didn't try it. Next time!

    (5)

  • Evan B.

    I was pretty impressed with Verde. It's a hole-in-the-wall type place, but these places usually end up being the best. We ordered the bean-and-cheese tostada and I grabbed the Ultimate Chicken Burrito. The burrito was pretty good -- HUGE and filling, but I didn't really get the crisp, fresh taste I usually like in burritos, but I think that's mostly influenced by where I usually get burritos from and how each place takes their inspiration and influences from different locales. I would definitely return.

    (4)

  • kahau m.

    ok. slowly but suurely making my way through the entire menu. ahi tostada? check check! Seared ahi tacos? hella check! stacked enchilada with el pastor pork and christmas? check mark! stacked enchilada with beef short rib and christmas? cross check! garlic shrimp burrito?! check dat one! california burrito?! checked! stuffed sopapillas? check one pile of goodness! sopapillas and honey? so good. err. check! seriously have not had a bad meal here and have probabaly been there 10 times in the last 2 months. margarita mondays are a good time and the staff is friendly and accomodating. top two?!?!?! ahi tostada christmas and ahi tacos. both are friggin ridiculous.

    (5)

  • Ling W.

    We were totally stoked to try this place based on the reviews and my husband's love of Mexican food. It was a disappointing and expensive let-down. When you walk in, it's just a few tables. You go to the cash register to order. The girl working was really friendly, hence the one star. It took forever for our food to come out and they completely forgot our guac and chips. I got the veggie stacked enchilladas with ahi, my husband ordered a burrito. I have never had green chili coagulate on the plate, but this rubbery, absolutely tasteless stuff did. Our review book talked about the bold flavors. I wish there was just some flavor! I ate about 25% and passed it to my husband to finish. The human garbage can wrinkled his nose after one bite--"That tastes funny, I don't like it." So it got carried off with our trash and our sopapillas came out. They were thick with no toppings except the bottle of Walmart honey left on the table. No cinnamon or sugar. Just really disappointing. We can't figure out all the positive reviews, it was certifiably one of the worst 'Mexican' food experiences ever that set us back $50.

    (1)

  • Shantala A.

    Oh, what a great find. The owner lady is super friendly. She offered to make a veggie version of anything on the menu. She brought over chips and three kinds of salsa. We ordered the bean and cheese tostada and a verde verde burrito. She allowed us to customize our order, as everything is made to order. We asked for hard boiled eggs and potatoes in the burrito. It was fantastic. So was the tostada. The lady offered free guacamole to my eleven month old to snack on! I highly recommend lunching at this restaurant at least once! Fresh food and friendly service to make you feel at home. And don't forget to try sopapillas! It's a dessert ; bite the corner off, pour honey into the hollow shell and prop it in your mouth! Delicious!

    (5)

  • Sandy P.

    I have an excellent meal every time I eat here. I am sad that I live on the other side of the island, or I would be here more often! I am addicted to the cornmeal shrimp tacos! So fresh and delicious! The greens are always fresh and crisp. The sauces are flavorful. I love the margaritas...be sure to go when they are on special. I could eat baskets of chips and salsa...oh wait, I have! don't miss em!

    (5)

  • Richard G.

    Being from Texas, we were skeptical to try Mexican food in Hawaii. We were wrong. The stacked chicken enchiladas are delicious and everything tastes very fresh. I'd definitely come back here again and recommend it heartily. Delicious.

    (5)

  • Bearain K.

    i got the stacked vegie enchiladas, I'm not a vego just thought id get them for something different. They were sooooo good, full of flavor yummo!!!!! i tried my partners burrito with ahi, just as yummy as my own food. Drinks were great they made the margaritas just as we liked them, spewing that we weren't there for the cheap ones on Monday's! thumbs up guys the food rocks!

    (5)

  • Ray B.

    Great Mexican food with a New Mexico feel. Seared Ahi tacos and tostada were excellent. Yummy chips and salsa as well.

    (5)

  • Phil R.

    yummy yummy yummy!!! garlic shrimp burrito nice & wet!!! mmmmmmmmmmmm.....hahaha...big portions! dont need the rice & beans(additional $$) in my opinion. the wife had the Ahi Tostada...WOOOOW! that was the whole reason we went there After a long day lounging at the hotel pool I had no real desire to drive to kapaa & get dinner, but man oh man...it sure was worth it! service was also pretty quick & friendly! It was a nice mix of tourist & locals which is always a good sign in my opinion. there is so many things i wanna try the next time we fly up to kauai so we will definitely be back! ONLY reason i didnt give them 5 stars is because they didnt have chimichangas on their menu...yes i know its not a REAL mexican food...but who REALLY serves authentic mexican food anyway! lol

    (4)

  • Scott W.

    Would like to leave 3.5 stars. Went here with wife and two young boys, 4 & 8. Great place to eat. We went here after reading all the rave reviews, maybe that explains the mid range rating. Going in with high expectations... Food was terrific with good flavor. Authentic Mexican cuisine? No, but good, just depends what your expectations are when you hear Mexican food (I am a Mexican food dumpster, so I have a pretty good background) Portions though, I would call appropriate to slightly small for the prices being charged. I live in a resort town, so I am used to paying more than you would normally pay in a non resort area. Service was over the top. Friendly, outgoing and helpful. Overall very impressed for a place located in an outdoor strip mall. $60 OTD with tip, 2.5 ala carte entrees, 2 kids entrees, 1 soda, 1 Happy Hour beer. I'd go back. In regard to the question "Are you local" in another review, I am guessing it is because they have a rewards type punch card, so if there was a chance you were coming back at a later date, they would hook you up with the punch card, so not a bad thing, maybe just not explained well in that reviewers experience.

    (3)

  • Janet B.

    Our entire family loves Verde. Every dish is delicious, fresh, beautifully presented and the staff is pleasant and accommodating. As soon as we land on island, that's our first stop. The sopapillas, both dinner and dessert, are fantastic!

    (5)

  • Kaileen Y.

    Been here twice so far, and each time has been a great experience. Seating is limited, but the service & food is great. My recommendation: the ahi tostada!! AWESOME.

    (4)

  • Wendy W.

    Great little place with awesome food. Very casual and relaxed. Started with the chips & guac - HUGE portion of guac and it was delicious. We had the ahi tacos - seared ahi not deep fried with a sauce that is different than most fish tacos on the island that we had. Very yummy! We were too full to have dessert . Very pleasant staff and we would go back again in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • Amanda W.

    The best food we had in Kauai was here at Verde. My husband actually begged to come back a second time so he could have the Ahi Tacos again. It's wasn't a hard sell. Chicken enchilada was very yummy, and different than your standard enchilada which was kinda fun. Think stacked instead of rolled. Margarita was great and so was the price. Honestly, I wish we had eaten here more often, since most of the food we had elsewhere was over priced and under-tasty. In a pool of all the mexican I've eaten they get 4-stars, I live in the Southwest afterall. But for great food, let alone great Mexican food, in Kauai... 5 stars.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    Best Mexican food I had in Kauai -- and I went to 4 different places. The margaritas are not very good though. Good quick service - good place for a quick dinner and not a place you would come to hang out and drink margaritas for the atmosphere. The fish tacos (mahi mahi) were good. Surprised they charge an extra dollar for ahi. Need to sit inside to order a drink.

    (4)

  • Scott H.

    A must so on Kauai! Great great dishes! fusion of island and mexican food with a veggy twist! A must try!

    (5)

  • J G.

    The staff (or owners?) are very friendly and accommodating. We got the vegetarian enchilada stack and the beef / pork adobada enchilada stack (the pork was more flavorful than the beef). Both were very good and very filling. We also got a margarita (really salty).

    (5)

  • Lisa N.

    I was excited to check this place out since it had so many good reviews and I was starving! After a full day of adventure, I could have eaten anything. Their guacamole was shameful. Tiny portions with cabbage mixed in, no hint of lime or salt or pepper. It even looked like puréed bland goo that had a huge chuck of unripe avocado mixed in. My shrimp tacos, on the other hand, were decent. Lots of cabbage again, but way better than the guac. My fiancé got the huevos rancheros and thought the red and green chili was good considering we were in Hawaii.

    (3)

  • B F.

    I grew up in New Mexico, and always try a place billed as "New Mexican". Don't mistake this for new Mexican. The chilies are totally different in New Mexico and i can tell at first bite if it's authentic. Verde is! So the reviews below (2*) don't understand what great, unique food they're getting. California Mex doesn't compare. I had the Stacked Enchiladas (that's the authentic way we make them in New Mexico) with the carne adovada pork. Lots of well marinated pork, tender and delicious, between the tortillas. I tried both the red and green sauce on it, and while my favorite was red, my friend loved the green best. My wife had the posole, another thing we always try when on a menu. It had more tomato than I'm used to, but was flavorful and good. If you've never had posole, then I recommend trying it here. The red and green salsas were flavorful and much better than most Mexican places. The tortilla chips were thin, not greasy, and not over-salted. Hard to not eat too many of them before your entree comes. Be forewarned, as the portions are large. Then the true test for any New Mexican restaurant is the sopaipillas. In California they fry them hard and serve them as dessert with a sugar-y cinnamon sauce--[shudder]. Here you can ask for them that way, but I can't see why you'd bother. Get them the true NM way: light and puffy, served with honey. Bite the corner off the triangular temptation and pour honey inside. Eat and enjoy. These were authentic and delicious. Would I go back? YES! I've already been twice and plan on another trip before we leave the island. It's not Taco Bell prices, but then nothing is in Hawaii, and this place is worth every penny. If you've never had true New Mexican food before, this is a good place to start. If you have, then you'll be glad to eat here. Highly recommended. Busy at lunch, so arrive early to be sure to get a table. Don't worry about the strip mall location, just try the excellent food.

    (5)

  • Burrito M.

    I ordered the beef nachos, and the yelp* reviews were right, the chips were soggy and they are too heavy handed w/ the chili powder. It is literally sprinkled on and in everything! Otherwise, the taste, portion sizes and price of the food was decent though. Note: One guy ahead of us asked for the chips w/o the chili powder and the order taker argued that the powder is great and doesn't affect the flavor, heat of taste of the chips. That was kinda weird. There is such a notion as too much of a good thing... I wouldn't make a point to come back to Verde on my own, but if someone specifically asked me to go there, I wouldn't say no.

    (2)

  • Meghan F.

    Absolutely freaking amazing and surprising. I was expecting the worst walking into this strip mall Mexican shop. Living in San Diego I've experienced some pretty great Mexican food. We came during happy hour and I almost fell off my chair when the bartender/cashier/bus boy told me that had Pacifico on happy hour- on freaking TAP! What deliciousness is that!?! He told us they also had fresh Ahi for the day. I ordered an Ahi taco and oh my god it was amazing. The food was a bit expensive-most like all Kauai restaurants but the drinks were delicious and cheap. Stop in here if you want some delicious Mexican, friendly service, and pacifico on tap- for 3 bucks!!!

    (4)

  • Candice C.

    Great place, great food and drinks, staff was super friendly and fun, went here after walking out of another place for baaaad service. These guys saved the night and made us very happy.

    (4)

  • Dana P.

    Came here in May with my mom and my boyfriend. When I arrived in Kauai, I made it a point to ask the staff at the resort where I was staying where the good food was. Luckily, the locals did not steer me wrong! The owner catches some of the fish himself. My boyfriend and I both ordered the fish of the day tacos (Ono). It was truly delish. Grilled perfectly and the taco was stuffed with cabbage and other toppings and a unique sauce that tied everything together nicely. My mother had the beef burrito and she thought it was just ok. I do agree that the chips are strange. I did not mind them, but my mother and boyfriend hated them. I ordered the Sopapillas with Honey for dessert and it was SO FREAKING GOOD! Piping hot triangles of dough with yummy Kauai honey. HEAVEN! Will definitely be back the next time I am in Kauai!

    (4)

  • V W.

    What an awesome find in Kauai, thanks to Yelp and it did not disappoint. This place is full of energy and the waiters are very cheerful. We had the veggie enchiladas and the soapapilla and were happy with both. Generous portions meant we left with a full stomach. The mai-tai was just ok, seemed like it was made with mixture rather than from scratch.

    (4)

  • Becca H.

    Ordered the fresh catch burrito with Ono. The hubster had the stacked chicken enchiladas and both were fantastic. Best food we've had so far in Kauai and the service was great as well! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for some fresh, delicious Mexican food in the Kapa'a area!

    (5)

  • Penny R.

    Stuffed sopapilla with pork was amazing and huge! Hubby had the beef rib burrito and it was equally as huge as my dinner. Located in a strip mall and not very big but the food more than makes up for it. Get the green sauce if you like it spicy!

    (5)

  • Lyndsey A.

    We were told that this place has the best fish tacos on the island and according to my husband they do! He is bummed out that this is our last day in Kauai. I got the chicken tacos for my meal and It was AMAZING. I am very picky on what I eat and how it is prepared. It was very juicy and tender and shredded fine. NO fat and NO nerves in my meal. We also ordered the nachos to try and that is is meal in it self and very good also. If u r here to visit I HIGHLY recommend this place of you want some Mexican food that is very good ! And trust me I no what good Mexican food because my in laws/ hubby Mexican and I live right by me Mexico :)

    (5)

  • Tamara T.

    Awesome food, awesome service. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Portions are definitely much bigger than expected. Would return often.

    (5)

  • Jon J.

    Went here while on my honeymoon last year and I find myself constantly craving their Seared Ahi Tacos. Best fish tacos I've ever had. The place is a little divey, but the food is amazing and the people are nice.

    (5)

  • Michael Z.

    Amazing! We were here for 10 days and we went to Verde 3 times (the last time being right before we caught our flight out). The seared Ahi tacos are the best I've ever had, the atmosphere is local, and the service is fast and friendly....

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    My husband and I split a pork burrito. I'm glad we shared it, because the portions are big. I really liked it, but my husband didn't care for it much. He is super-picky and I think he didn't prefer the potatoes in the burrito? I loved the salsa bar, and the guy working the front was so-so friendly!

    (5)

  • John P.

    This place is a Mexican Food treasure! I spent 12 years living in Texas so I know a thing or two about Mexican food and Verdes rocks! I get the el pastor tacos on flour tortillas and the meat is prepared perfectly. So tasty. Green sauce is good- sopapillas are light and fluffy - plus they have a tequila bar and happy hour. Can't believe we've got a place like this on Kauai. I do agree that they need to change the chips though - the only small flaw in an otherwise great place.

    (5)

  • Christin V.

    The food my wife and I had here was very, very good. Big fan of the Ahi tacos. The service was presented with a smile and overall it was a very pleasant experience eating here. The only downside is that the pricing and menu scream for a sit-down dinner. It's kind of odd that you order at the register although I was thankful that you could at least get a decent margarita. I live in California where good, authentic Mexican food is the norm and Verde was on par in terms of quality. I just wish there was a more traditional waiter-customer relationship here.

    (4)

  • Matt S.

    Awesome food and probably the best customer service we have anywhere. This is a small place. We had a party of 12 on a Monday night. They made sure we were seated and took great care of us. Everyone loved the food and will definitely go back for more. Gotta try the ahi tacos next time.

    (5)

  • Catherine S.

    Delicious, fresh, handcrafted, and vegan friendly. I can't say enough good things about this great little place. Plus,I visited on Pacifico Tuesday, so I got a pint for $3. I wish Verde were in my home city.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    Simple, ultra-casual and delicious. I love Mexican food and fresh seafood, so this place hit the spot perfectly. The seared ahi, mahi, and shrimp tacos were all delicious. It's really hard to pick a favorite. The tacos were grilled flour tortillas stuffed with fish, cabbage, pico, guac and garlic aioli. Overall the food was amazing, but sometimes the tacos had a bit too much aioli/guac and it overpowered the fish. I love ahi, especially seared or raw, but I think their ahi tacos would benefit from just a touch more cooking to give them a bit more texture. I'm not saying they should overcook the tuna, but maybe a very light medium rare would provide better texture. My wife had a chicken burrito and it was pretty spicy, so you may want to ask about getting sauce on the side if you don't like things too spicy. FYI - the chicken burrito contained white and dark meat. You order and pay at the counter and then someone brings out your food when it's ready. The restaurant is small and clean inside with two outdoor tables, but it's not the kind of place where you want to hangout forever. The shopping plaza is less-than, but the good food makes up for it. They have cold Dos Equis on draft and a daily happy hour that starts at 3. Give this place a shot.

    (5)

  • Kat S.

    Awesome non-traditional Mexican food at very reasonable prices (especially for Kauai). The flavors were awesome and very unique. We are vegetarians and were pleased with their veggie selections. We had the bean & cheese tostada which sounds boring but boy was it good - the beans and green sauce were wonderfully flavored and the fried tortilla sprinkles on top gave a wonderful crunch. The veggie burrito was also very tasty and unique filled with veggies and these delicious potato bites. I don't know quite how they made the potatoes - it seemed almost like deep fried seasoned mashed potato balls. Whatever they were, they were delicious! The service was also super friendly and attentive. My only wish is the restaurant was larger. The atmosphere is nice but they only have a few tables and we almost turned away because there was no place to sit. I hope with their success they expand. Wish they'd expand to the SF Bay Area too. I'm going to miss them till my next visit to Kauai. Delicious!

    (5)

  • David G.

    Food is great. Negro modelo on draft. Friendly staff. The stuff we had wasn't really Mexican, but it was delicious. Great for vegetarians.

    (5)

  • Dino A.

    Great food, excellent service, friendly atmosphere, a perfect place to visit while on the Garden Island!

    (5)

  • Laura R.

    We stopped by for dinner while on our honeymoon. The guy taking our order was super friendly and talked us into their margarita happy hour special. The margaritas were awesome, as were the chips and salsa. From there, I veered off the Yelper recommended dishes and tried the shrimp burrito, which was probably a mistake. It wasn't bad, just not all that I thought it would be. Mr. Logical seemed pleased with his choice (Yelp recommended) so I am positive I just ordered the wrong thing.

    (3)

  • Adam K.

    Seared Ahi tacos, one word "BANGIN". I was wanting Thai food next door, however Wifey wanted Mexican, and man did she choose right. So very ono-liscious.

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    So great we ate here twice! Good Mexican food in Hawaii? Who knew!! this place located in a strip mall had excellent friendly service , great food and at a very good value! One trip I had the Nachos... AWESOME value! the salsas were delicious and I was not expecting them to be anything special. Next day came back for the red pork burrito..huge with lots of tasty pork! Different servers each day.. both times each was super friendly and efficient. I'd go back again in a flash... ORDER the Nachos! MMMM!

    (5)

  • Rachael T.

    If you are a Monico's aficionado, as am I, then Verde will probably pale in comparison if you are looking for more traditional Mexican fare. However, if fresh-mex is on your agenda then look no further than Verde. Fresh IS the operative word at this casual dinning establishment, as exemplified by their lovely ahi taco salad, with no frills or bangs, just fresh with spicy chili accent and otherwise under-seasoned menu. Ultimately a great bang for the buck with FANTASTIC people running the show. Great establishment to support if you can tear yourself away from Monico's, which I can't.

    (3)

  • Teresa R.

    Mexican fusion is the best way to describe the delicious vegetarian entrees. But if you want delicious traditional Mexican then try Monico's. Great service!

    (4)

  • Char P.

    THE BEST seared ahi tuna soft tacos EVER!!! Great margaritas too! Love the boys that work there...super friendly and give great service!!

    (5)

  • Carol L.

    The best food we've had on kauai! delicious ahi tacos! I never would have thought that the best fish dinner I had on Kauai would be at a Mexican place, but it definitely was!!! The fish is fresh and a generous portion. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'd definitely return next time I'm in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Sarah P.

    Some of our best meals on Kauai. Really delicious tacos, super friendly service. Small space, but well worth it. This place would be a huge hit in Portland, Oregon. Way better than trendy hipster Porque No. Get the seared ahi or al pastor tacos. Awesome.

    (5)

  • Grady T.

    First and foremost the food was excellent. Ordered the Verde Verde burrito, a veggie burrito made with all island veggies. One of the best "vegetarian" burritos this so-cal local has had. The service was also excellent. I especially wanted to point out Dillon, who left the counter to open the front door for a few older ladies and welcome them in. Excellent food, great service. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth F.

    Just tried Verde recently for lunch. We did drive up and down the highway twice searching for it, so I suggest they make their sign more obvious. It's a very unassuming place, basic interior- nothing special, in a strip mall. But the food is great. The fish tacos were huge, fresh, and a unique combination. The service is way above and beyond a typical little taqueria. The employee working the cash register also served our food and checked up on us a couple of times to offer a refill of chips and ask if we needed anything else. Nice touch. Also, I asked what was gluten-free, and she was so helpful. They altered the tacos to make sure they were gluten-free. Great service, great food, we'll be back the next time we're lucky enough to find ourselves back in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Alison H.

    Believe the hype. So good we went back two days in a row for lunch. The first day he got the fish (ahi) tacos and I got a fish enchilada. The second day I got the tacos and he got the enchilada. The result of this highly scientific test was that we agreed the tacos are the best, if you only get to try one thing. Also when they ask "green, red, or Christmas" regarding the enchilada sauce, the red is spicy, and the green is not very flavorful. So I would go with either red or Christmas unless you don't like spicy. The medium salsa is also not flavorful so just mix it up with the other salsas from the bar, especially green is great! This taco was so good I could not stop eating it and made myself sick. A true sign of food excellence and how dangerous this delicious food is. It is not cheap, the plates are like $15 each. But worth it. Also how cool is getting served by the owner/chef? Loved this place.

    (5)

  • christine a.

    I was really looking forward to this place after all of the great reviews, but after trying the ahi tostado and taking a nibble of my hub's garlic tacos, all I can say is meh. Friendly service but the food was kind of bland to me. Maybe it's because I was spoiled after eating those perfectly seasoned ono's tacos during my visit to Maui? not sure, but I was really hoping to love this place.

    (2)

  • Logan N.

    If your in Kapaa this is some of the best food you can get. Fresh, local, very friendly and you will probably have trouble finishing your meal because portions are huge.

    (5)

  • Manhattanbaby S.

    This place is awesome if you are a dog and like to eat really crappy human food. OK aside from the broth / soup style of muck they serve which I could get over without writing a review even worse is the service. We called for a pickup order and they said 20-25 mins. We arrived with our daughter 25 mins later and my pregnant wife stood in a line up that went from the cash register to the door which actually isn't that long except the line up didn't move. Actually it did move as my wife was pushed around by whom ever needed to carry a plastic patio furniture table around the restaurant. Unbelievable 25 mins later my wife was able to pick up our food and it was honestly garbage. I am not just writing a bad review because of the ridiculously unorganized ordering service - the food honestly gave me a slight head ache and I rarely if ever get any kind of head ache. Don't get me wrong after eating 25% of the poop I threw everything directly into the garbage. No kidding just go there and order the guacamole and chips which at $4.00 including a good portion of chips seems like you couldn't go wrong until you get the green mushy puke. I would give it -5 stars if I could but I only see the positive side of things so in the future I will be sure to go directly to the grocery store and prepare my meal fresh at home so I thank you mushy puke stew at 55 mins for a 2 person pick up meal. Thank you Verde - please if you take one suggestion from this feedback I only ask that you be honest and change your restaurant name to Merde.

    (1)

  • Ryan A.

    Oh my gosh, the Ahi fish tacos are delicious. The refried beans are very tasty, and the margaritas are great too. If I'm ever fortunate enough to visit Kauai again, I will certainly come back to this place for another meal. The food was great. The staff was friendly. The drinks were good.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    Fantastic place. The food was incredibly tasty and the waiters spent our entire time there trying to be as helpful as possible. We've still got a few days left in Kauai, I think we're going to have to go again!

    (5)

  • Laurie E.

    AMAZING!!!! Dinner for five on Cinco de Mayo and it was beyond great! Ahi Tostada was killer good with the fresh ahi and smokey chipotle sauce, chopped lettuce and tortilla strips on a tostada shell; could eat this every day for a week! Their signature stacked enchiladas was equally great with the braised/roasted pork and home made tortillas covered in equally in their 2 homemade sauces. The staff were very helpful and friendly and even got into the swing of things with pictures! Ole!

    (5)

  • Dan P.

    Wow!! The Ahi Tostada was fantastic, service was welcoming and all for a great price.. Gluten free options on almost the entire menu was an added bonus... cheers guys.. great job..

    (5)

  • Kellev B.

    This little whole in the wall was one of the best meals we had in Kauai. (Actually went back a second time.) My personal favorite was the verde verde burrito with the optional fish. This vegetarian burrito has real vegetables - asparagus, spinach, potatoes and more. Portions were large and good.

    (5)

  • Corey G.

    Awesome service was fast and super friendly. Food was good and fresh tasting. I had the shrimp burrito and my wife had the bean and cheese tostada. We both loved our meals. We also ordered the guacamole and chips, which was very generous on the guacamole. We will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Crysta S.

    Tucked away in a seemingly empty shopping center, Verde might not strike you as some of the best food (especially for vegetarians) on Kaua'i. But don't be fooled. The food is fresh and delicious. We had veggie tacos and veggie enchiladas, both of which were great. I am sensitive to spicy things, but I was just fine here. They have a big selection of food and drink, including beer, juices, and sodas. Very casual, and a small dining room, so if it's busy, be prepared to wait. We were there at 2pm and we had missed the lunch rush.

    (5)

  • Harry D.

    Had the Cali burrito with beef, average, pretty filling, not outstanding, but I'd go back for lunch. I do like the fact they give chips and free salsa bar with meals. The island price for a burrito seems to be $10.

    (3)

  • Brad O.

    This place had everything you could want out of a restaurant. First off, the staff was exceptionally friendly, from the moment you walked into the restaurant. The interior was small but quaint, with a look of a place that is maintained by people who care about their workplace. The menu was diverse in choices, and I saw at least 10 things I would have liked to have tried. The pricing was very reasonable, in particular for being on Hawaii. I had two tacos, one with short rib and one with pork, while my wife had the fish tacos and we split an order of chips and guac. Everything we had ranged from very good to excellent. The only item I felt that was merely good was the short rib taco, as it was a bit greasy (kind of comes with the territory on short ribs). The carnitas taco was out of this world, and the fish tacos were at the top of a very short list of "world's greatest fish tacos". When you combined the tacos with their homemade salsa and guac, along with the cabbage slaw that comes with them, it is like listening to a perfectly composed piece of music. Crunchy, spicy, sweet, hot, creamy and unctuous. Sadly we found it on our last day, but that just means we will have to return to paradise to eat there again.

    (5)

  • Amanda E.

    Looking for good flavorful Mexican near Kapaa, and tried this place. Small hole in the wall, with limited seating, with great food. Hubby had the fresh ahi tacos, I had the chicken supreme(?) tacos. Very tasty, great sauce. Cabbage instead of lettuce was an interesting difference. Wasn't sure I'd like it, but it was awesome. The tacos were moist enough, that didn't need the moisture of the lettuce. Instead, the cabbage gave a great crunch. Had a couple of margaritas...strawberry frozen was huge. Portions were good, didn't need beans or rice to fill up. Service was quick, Order at the counter, then find a seat.

    (5)

  • christina l.

    Excellent prices! Great fresh food. I ordered a salad with grilled mahi mahi (came to about $10). The greens were fresh, and the flavor was great. This place has a thing for chili so they like to put some chili flavor on lots of stuff. I personally thought that's a great touch. I like taqueria food, but this food reflects it to be more than just a regular taqueria. The setting is very casual. I wish I could have visited it one more time before we left Kauai.

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Best, most flavorful al pastor burrito I ever had...went out to some of the most expensive restaurants here in Kauai and can honestly say that the food was the best here...and most reasonably priced. They make everything home made and buy local ingredients which more than makes up for their hole in the wall location. Amazing service, free chips and salsa,BEST pork I've ever had and one of the cheapest dinners in the island. I never leave reviews and this experience made me feel like they deserved some praise.check it out if you are in kapaa and want your minds blown.

    (5)

  • Khris B.

    Truly amazing food experience! It is Hawaii's "New" Mexican Fastfood healthy eating! I have never been a fond of burritos or tacos but as soon as I tried Verde's Ahi Tuna Tacos, I was sold! I also ordered their Stacked Enchiladas. yum yum!!! I went to Kauai Island for my honeymoon. My husband and I ended up going to Verde 3 times in our 4 day stay! hahaha! The owner/cook and his wife (behind the register) are just wonderful. The cook busily prepares your food with much gusto putting a sensational mix of flavor and spices on your dish for a salivating experience while his wife attentively delivers your orders to your table with a sweet smile to match. I highly recommend that you visit this cute little place when you go to Kauai Island and I bet you will be dreaming about Ahi Tacos on your way home and anticipating your next Verde experience ;)

    (5)

  • Gary S.

    Place was over priced for average mexican food..

    (3)

  • Clementine R.

    So glad to see some people found this place to satisfy, for their dollars spent...we could not eat what was given us. Meat tasted old and it's sauce like it had been marinating in a plastic bowl that had not been rinsed free of it's soap...the taco salad shell was infused with SOooooo much oil...ya know those little pockets that form, and how you can normally pop them and inside is nothing but air? Here, it's oil...So inedible. Anyway, after two bites we brought them back since we didn't want to lose $30, even though we were HUNGRY, it was a 15 minute drive back to the restaurant from our vacation yurt, and nothing else was opened...we opted for carrots from the mini fridge until morning, it was that bad. We got a refund from the lady at the register, along with an eye roll, a loud sigh and tongue clicking along with a forcefully slapping the cash to the counter, so not a good experience to be had there. I sure hope it was just a freakishly bad day for this place, as they have such high ratings...

    (1)

  • Theresa K.

    Wow, the tacos were excellent. I had one chicken and one pork taco, both were great. I ordered them with the beans and rice...if I had to do it again, I would pass on the sides. The rice was dry and rather bland. The beans were dry and very ordinary. It was margarita Monday. Oh yeah, the margaritas were great. This little hole in the wall makes some great margaritas. When you order the upgraded margarita, you get a choice of four or five premium tequilas. I can't speak to the other food from personal experience, but the others at my table were raving about their selections. I would eat here again.

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    OMFG- THank GOD for the sweet girl working at Avis Rent-a-Car when we landed on Kauai- we were exhausted & hungry & she suggested we go to Verde if we liked Mexican.. Well, let me tell you- the best Fish Tacos everrrrr!! Super island fresh seared tuna, lightly dusted with awesome seasoning, then served on top of a bed of slaw, avocado & their sour cream spicy sauce- yummmo! Since being back here in Montreal I have tried to recreate their dishes in vain- absolutely delicious- ONO all the way :)

    (5)

  • Baby C.

    This place is really an all around great place to get some grub quickly and served with a smile.

    (5)

  • Deepti K.

    Loved this place on our honeymoon to Kauai. I am vegetarian so it can be a challenge for me to find good food. The vegetarian sopapillas here were amazing!! Small clean casual place. Definitely eat here if you're in the area!

    (5)

  • Melynne M.

    Very delicious seared ahi salad and garlic crusted shrimp tacos were divine! Free chips is a plus and margaritas are a must! A little pricy but worth it I would give $$$

    (4)

  • G B.

    Staff is awesome! Food is fantastic...mind you, this is not a fancy sit-down restaurant. The seared ahi tacos are to die for...and the al pastor pork burrito...omg, meat & crispy potatoes...everything has fabulous flavors and the staff is great. Worth every penny!

    (5)

  • Claire C.

    for kauai, this is a 4 star place. if this were in nyc, it'd be only a 3 star. but hey, who's to complain here. you are on an island after all. in any case, the margaritas were great and the tacos were good. but nothing crazy to rave about. it's in a strip mall area so make sure you don't miss it when you are driving by! good for lunch and dinner if you are looking for something casual and easy.

    (4)

  • Kirk S.

    What a surprisingly delicious hole in the wall. Fresh fish and shrimp tacos. Excellent guacamole. Everything perfectly seasoned. Not much in the atmosphere department, but top notch food.

    (4)

  • Amanda B.

    Who knew...Mexican food in Hawai'i? Not authentic, but really what is these days? However the ahi tuna tacos (or even the fresh catch of the day) are fantastic-- enough for a meal without the rice or beans. Service is great and the.drinks are affordable even by mainland standards. Be aware that they are closed on Monday & Tuesday.

    (4)

  • Jonathan K.

    Had dinner here. Got the Ono fish tacos and burrito. Great food and some of the friendly staff we interacted with in Kauai. Very flavorful. Good prices for Kauai, although a little expensive given they don't have full table service.

    (5)

  • Sue K.

    Just had a great meal at Verde...lots of food...great prices. On vacation here from the SeaTac area

    (5)

  • Bowler S.

    This place inspired me to write my first yelp review! Excellent food and smile filled service. The restaurant is small and located in a strip mall but this is overcome by the best sit down meal we had in Kauai. The service is definitely hawaiian casual, as you order from the menu board at the counter, and then have excellent wait service for the remainder of the meal. A great Hawaiian take on Mexican food. I would have liked a little more chili heat but I am from the southwest where we swim in chili sauce for fun :). Regardless, the food had excellent spice flavor, both the ahi taco and the al pastor pork burrito, we're excellent. If you want drinks, check out happy hour, too. Hopefully, these guys will take off and can eventually move into a larger place or even a place with a view. COME AND GET IT!

    (5)

  • Chocolate B.

    Where do I start with this one? You walk in and eventually figure out that you seat yourself. After browsing the menu yiu eventually realize that you walk up to the cash register to order. After making my order I handed my credit card to the waitress (some younger blonde) who promptly informed me that they didn't accept mastercard, I was confused until her coworker came over and said "uh yeah we do". I ordered the fish tacos with a side of rice and beans. I'm not sure which had more liquid in it, the tacos or my glass of water. The beans were instantly recognizable as Rosarita canned, I know that taste anywhere and the rice was nothing more than white rice cooked with chili powder, no taste, in fact I could make better rice in my hotel room with a microwave, some uncle bens and a can of salsa. The food seems to be a hodgepodge of things, nothing really "mexican" about it... But this is Kauai, you can't expect mexican food here. 2 stars cause they atleast used name brand canned beans. Forgot, it was $31 for a burrito and two fish tacos.

    (2)

  • Kayla H.

    Ahi tacos were fresh and full of flavor. It was a bit pricey for my liking and for the portion, so this will be a "once in a while" stop. Overall verde has good quality dishes.

    (4)

  • David F.

    Great food! Awesome Salsa! Nice comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Thank you for a wonderful time and meal.

    (5)

  • achoo c.

    I meant to give this place 3.5 stars. I am not a big fan of Mexican food but this place has quite a good selection of Mexican dishes. I ordered something I have never eaten before...I forgot the name of it but it looked like two pieces crusty tortillas with meant and chewy potatoes in between. The sauce was a bit spicy for me. Huge portions!!!

    (3)

  • Katherine W.

    Excellent food and extremely friendly service. $3 margaritas on Mondays a plus. Ahi tacos and the fish of the day tacos are excellent. Enchiladas were really good as well. Nice portion size. We did a la cart an it was plenty with the basket of chips and salsa.

    (5)

  • Kauai M.

    Love the Taco salad with beef. I chow on this every time I come here. I had it once with Ahi, was OK but I rather have the beef.

    (4)

  • Anne M.

    Was here 3 years ago when they opened very impressed then even better today. The food was outstanding and the margaritas were very good you pick the tequila. Place to go in Kapa'a. Service was great Julie was very sweet.

    (5)

  • Subodh K.

    Great specialty Mexican restaurant with a very unique menu of dishes. They have great happy hour specials and the fish tacos are superb with very fresh ingredients. A must stop for tourist!

    (4)

  • Kimber C.

    taco salad the size of my head. holy cow. didn't even come close to finishing it but it was definitely good. margarita on the rocks...good but I think I'll get a double next time. good service. good margaritas, football on numerous tvs, good food. made for a good saturday afternoon. I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Delicious, fresh, hits the spot...try the verde verde burrito its really great! Friendly place as well!

    (5)

  • Jahna B.

    It really is what everyone has said. The ahi tacos are wonderful, the service very friendly with lots of aloha.

    (5)

  • mike n.

    Great food but a little pricey. Awesome vegetarian food! Family of 4 with no alcohol = $50.00 ouch! But I admit I would spend the money again.

    (4)

  • Darci F.

    I love Verde! They always have clean, fast and fresh food. The staff are ALWAYS ...super friendly and helpful. I have consistently had great food and service. Try Verde! you'll be happy you did!

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    Found Verde while looking in vain for another place. Friendly service, good & spicy burrito. I'd give this place 4 stars, except their chips were bad. They're served dusted with chili powder for a reason I can't fathom. Too bad, too, 'cause they had good salsas available.

    (3)

  • Sherman M.

    Little place at a little shopping center with great service and great food. Stacked enchiladas were really...really good. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

    (5)

  • Richard G.

    Are you kidding? The fish tacos were a greasy, tough, overdone mess. The beans - CANNED. The Salsas - CANNED. The rice - you could tell was cooked the day before or that morning then sat around overcooking until it resembled glue. You know rice is bad when the individual grains are no longer individual but turn into lumpy glue. Okay - now the beans...CANNED then doctored up with some more canned chipolte sauce. I can just hear them now - "we'll used canned beans but we can fool em and make em different if we add in some of this canned chipolte sauce." You can't serve everything out of a can and fool people. Well some people I guess. After a 7 hour hike I was starving and came into this place with hope. I couldn't finish even finish my lunch and spent close to $20 bucks - awful. Expensive and awful.

    (1)

  • Larry P.

    This strip mall restaurant is an unexpected find. The food is fresh, well prepared and reasonably authentic New Mexican (posole, stacked enchiladas, sopapellas...) style cooking. My wife highly recommends the fish tacos and I liked the enchiladas with adobada. Our friend was not crazy about the red chile posole. When I am in Kapa'a for lunch again, this will be my go to place.

    (4)

  • Affinity J.

    Absolutely worth the experience. I had the salad with tuna. I wasn't sure what to expect. But, it was fantastic. The greens, the tuna, the sauces were all tasty and with the addition of the tostada, it also had a wonderful mix of textures as well as flavors. It was also a great sized portion, just right. My wife had the chicken enchilada. She was blown away. And the service/people who work there could not have been nicer. I definitely plan on going back before we leave.

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    Overall we enjoyed the restaurant. Really nice, helpful staff. Prices are reasonable. The ambiance is take out with several tables (they deliver locally); order from a menu board on the wall. We started with chips and a couple of cups which you fill yourself from several bowls of salsa, a couple of margaritas and nachos; the drinks were weak and the nachos, soggy. We had the Verde Burrito (vegetarian, healthy but not remarkable) and the Ahi Taco, which was very nice. Everything was fresh. My wife found the burrito spicy, which was a great excuse to splurge calories on the honey sopapillas. I ate too much, and we brought home nearly half of what we ordered. I'll likely try a salad if we go back.

    (3)

  • Sophie W.

    We have eaten here twice on our vacation. My kids said they give it 100 stars. The food is so good and a unique twist on traditional Mexican. The stacked enchilada was amazing. The staff is so helpful and friendly too. We might even go back again before we leave.

    (5)

  • Beaky J.

    Best Ahi Tacos on the island!! Also, the Ahi Tostada is a must try! Tostada presentation is spectacular, and the taste even better!!

    (5)

  • Sirosh S.

    Their Ahi tacos are excellent! Enjoyed everything I ordered. Friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Michelle P.

    We were referred to Verde from Sweet Maries because I am gluten free. Marie told us to go over to Verde and they would take care of us. I do admit the strip mall makes you pause, but I promise this is some of the best mexican food on the island. Not only was their food amazing but their customer service was the best on the island. We went back several times and each time we came in the greeted us, remember us from the last visit, and talked about interesting things to do on the island. Each time we tried a different dish and I cannot decide which was my favorite because the were all amazing.

    (5)

  • Alala G.

    You know, I am not sure if it was because I was famished after a 4 hr kayak & trek through broken leg alley, but the salad I had here was authentic and incredibly delicious. It was well priced and healthy ingredients. Lots of spices and yummy salsas. I recommend this place highly! They even have a tequila bar!!

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Delicious, fresh food! Love the way Chef Josh uses the chiles in the entrees. My favorite is the stacked enchilada with Christmas (half red, half green) sauce. Maris is his wife. She manages the orders, food delivery, and all the rest with a smile.

    (5)

  • Aydrian R.

    Best Ahi tacos I have ever had. Staff was super helpful and friendly. The Al Pastor tacos were good as well but a bit greasy. I didn't find this little gem until the last day of my vacation here, but if I would have I would have eaten here every day.

    (5)

  • James W.

    great food

    (5)

  • Kelsey B.

    The WORST and most disrespectful service we have ever received. We had heard good things about the food at Verde so we made it a point to go by while we were on Kauai over the holidays. While in line we noticed the servings were quite large so we ordered it to go, so we could eat half there and take our leftovers back to the hotel without having to wait in the long line again for a To Go bag. My husband also ordered a beer for while we were waiting for our food. We sat down to wait for our food with his drink, and we were asked not once, not twice but THREE times to vacate our table, and stand because other customers wanted to sit. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and although I was a paying customer, was forced to stand in a corner so to make room for other customers - who were paying customers waiting to eat just as we were! When we complained that we had ordered food like everyone else, plus a beverage and we should not be asked to stand just because our food had not arrived yet (I saw plenty of people sitting at tables with just a beverage or just chips) the man working said he needed the tables and we'd just have to stand. I have never felt so discriminated against and disturbed at such outright shocking treatment. We demanded our money be refunded and left without ever even eating our dinner, we were and still are completely disgusted at the horrific behavior the employees exhibited that evening. They should all be ashamed of themselves.

    (1)

  • M J.

    Verde Verde is a great original treat. A burrito with green beans and broccoli. I know, it sounds weird, but give it a try. The sauce is delicious. One of my favorite places on the island to eat.

    (5)

  • ryan b.

    seared ahi tacos were very good with alot of meat. was still light but filling. the verde verde burrito with al pastor was fantastic, and huge. go on a monday for 3 buck margaritas too.

    (5)

  • olivia c.

    The most delicious veggie burrito I've ever eaten. Original, with perfectly cooked brocolli, potatoes, onions all held together with a tomatillo salsa and queso fresco. The restaurant has the look of fast food chain but who cares, you can't eat atmosphere. My only suggestion would be to up the flavor of the salsas served with the slightly dry chips...otherwise I wouldn't change a thing.

    (4)

  • John M.

    Came for the island's greatest shave ice, Hawaiian Blizzard Shave Ice, and found an amazing Hawaiian "new" Mexican restaurant called Verde right next door. Husband and wife team. Be sure to try the guacamole and the stacked veggie enchilada!

    (5)

  • Dan I.

    Not your typical "Mexican" restaurant, I'd call it more nouvelle Southwest. For such simple surroundings, the food is quite good, and even the presentation is nice (not something you usually say about a Mexican place ;-). The sauces are a bit spicy, which was fine with me, but a bit much for my wife. The staff is very friendly, and we were asked at least twice (by different people) how we were enjoying our meal.

    (4)

  • Alex O.

    Really good fish tacos in this totally unassuming place. It's in the middle of a strip mall but don't let it fool you. Fresh ingredients, easy, low key place and great for an easy lunch. Also, $3 margarita's all day monday's.

    (4)

  • A M.

    some of the best fish tacos on island. very unique style. the sauce is amazing. recommend eating in. the sauce make shells slimy if don't eat soon

    (4)

  • David S.

    Exactly what it says...Hawaii's Mexican restaurant. Tacos were great. Try hitting it from 3 to 5 for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Andrea F.

    Great prices (for Kauai), fresh food and quick service. The restaurant (which is tucked away in a little shopping plaza) only has a few tables, so there's not much of an atmosphere, but it would be the perfect place to grab a few burritos on the way to the beach. The ahi tacos were fresh and carefully assembled with cabbage and a few chili-dusted tortilla strips. There's a small salsa bar available, and you will want to load up on the green, which is tangy with just the right amount of spicyness.

    (5)

  • Wardog M.

    If you ask me - the best place to eat in Kapaa. Ahi and Mahi Tacos are awesome and some of the best I have had. Spicy, crisp, fresh tacos. If you don't like your tacos spicy then don't order them. Chips were not soggy and were fresh. Catch of the Day Burritto was awesome too. Highly recommend this place. Employees and owner are very friendly. Enjoy

    (5)

  • Justin R.

    Best Ahi fish tacos I have had on the island and have tried 4-5 places all with 4+ stars on yelp. Have a full bar with good drinks and most importantly... a solid tequila selection. Prices were what you expect on the island. 10-14$ per plate... pretty standard. Had good selection of beers on tap. would recommend to anyone for lunch

    (5)

  • Francine N.

    Best Mexican Food in Kauai the service is amazing ahi tacos are my fav. I go there Mondays for margarita monday!

    (5)

  • Rayna A.

    Gringo burritos in Hawaii - yeeee. I am one of the unfortunate people vacationing in Kaua'i during the 11 day storm - while it's 80 degrees at home. While most restaurants are closed today, Verde is not. I ordered the shrimp Burrito without rice and it was super wet, spicy, and bomb. The shrimp were huge, the avocado pieces were chunky, and the sauce was creamy with a chipotle and salsa. We also ordered the tostada with Ahi. Each piece of tuna was seared and sliced super thick - well seasoned. The lettuce was fresh and the sauces was slightly spicy. If it rains tomorrow and I know I won't be back in my swim suit, I will order another one .

    (4)

  • Bob L.

    Great food. Both the Carne Adovada and El Pastor are pretty good. Definitely order the Sopaipillas and Honey. Ask for cinnamon and powdered sugar. It complements it wonderfully.

    (4)

  • Tom W.

    Excellent food! Brought 7 people here on reviews and everyone was VERY happy. Great drinks, food tastes excellent and had great presentation. Server was excellent always on top of water/chips. The place is small, so you may have to wait... But it's worth it. Brought us chips outside while we waited.

    (5)

  • Gary F.

    The food here is excellent. It is just a little different than your average Mexican restaurant - but in a good way. Everything is fresh, and the service is outstanding. One of the best spots on Kauai for great food.

    (5)

  • Judy S.

    we came in after reading the other reviews... realizing that yelpers are overly generous w/ their ratings on Kauai, we were leary but was glad yelpers didn't lead us wrong this time. we got the lunch special which is 2 tacos, side of rice & beans for $6.99, a very good deal considering how expensive everything is on Kauai. I got the 2 fish tacos, that was a lot more expensive but we wanted to try it. so we had the pork tacos, 1 ono & 1 ahi taco. they were all tasty but the ono by far was the best. the salsa is very good, both green & red but their rice was hard which was a bummer, nothing worse than bad rice. but overall the meals were decent and they do not skimp on the portions which we appreciated. the only problem and reason for only 3 stars is there were 2 friends of the server that came in soon after us, they tried to give the server $3 in her tip jar for drinks. she took it out and said she had to ring it up. so while we were there, for the $3, they got 4 drinks & 2 shots? no bueno!! and by the time we left they were still there so owner beware!

    (3)

  • Ryan H.

    Being from New Mexico, it's not very often that I find great Mexican food. Verde definitely fits into this category. My wife and I split the fish tacos and the stuffed sopaipillas. They were absolutely delicious! I wish I lived on the island so I could eat at Verde all the time. I also loved their chips and salsa. We had a great experience and will recommend Verde to everyone we know on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Kelvin Y.

    This place was a little pricier, but well worth the visit as the quality of food was definitely up there. The fish tacos were good, but I ordered the pastor burrito and OMG!! I still can't really get it off my mind! All it was was meat and potatoes and no BS rice!! = ) but not only that, but the meat was tender and the smothered sauce just made it perfect. The GF (who's not into meat) also admits it was good and has already mentioned she wants to go again before we leave this vacation to go back. THUMBS UP!

    (4)

  • Casey P.

    Tried this place based on the yelp reviews. It didn't disappoint! Everything was awesome, especially the al pastor tacos! If your in the area make a point to stop here.

    (5)

  • Mike D.

    My wife and I are there on Monday night and I have to say that it was one of the best Al Pastor Burritos I have ever had. I'm from the SF Bay Area where Mexican food is very competitive and Verdi being in Hawaii was absolutely unexpected and awesome. The staff was super friendly and I can't say one negative thing about the experience. It is a must go to spot.

    (5)

  • Ronette S.

    Great service. Tasty food. The stuffed sopaipillas with pork was so good I cleaned my plate!

    (5)

  • Rob B.

    Really liked the food here. It was packed, and almost could not find a seat. They were working hard to please and it showed, but mostly in the food.

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    Living in Hawaii I have constantly tried and been disappointed many times while looking for good Mexican food. Being from the West Coast I have grown up enjoying taco trucks and authentic Mexican food. While a friend was visiting for a weekend and I was playing tour guide around the island we got hungry and started seeking out a place to eat. I opened my handy Yelp app to find Verde. Verde is a small shop in a strip mall so I didn't really know what to expect. When we walked in there was a fun atmosphere, good music and a pretty simple menu. The staff is very friendly and good at providing advice when deciding. We decided to eat inside and the staff was very attentive even though it was a fast casual kind of place. For food I had the El Pastor Pork Tacos. They were very good and very similar to what one could find at a taco truck. My friend had the Ahi Tostada which was also very good and tasted very fresh. All in all Verde is pretty good if you are looking for fast casual Mexican food on the east side of Kauai. I will be back for their Happy Hour specials!

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    We came here for dinner & overall everything was really good. I gave it 4 stars because the rice was not good. Pretty flavorless & very dry. Everything else was really tasty and portions were huge. Service was good. We came from Tucson, Az & know Mexican & we enjoyed it. Fix the rice & its 5 stars!!

    (4)

  • Sue W.

    Decent food and pricing. Nothing to rave about.

    (3)

  • Kacie G.

    What a phenomenal restaurant! If you like burritos, this is the place to go. I had the Cali Burrito with chicken and my husband tried the Garlic Shrimp burrito, smothered with green sauce. Highly recommend getting your burrito wet. We tried the cheesecake, which was ok.

    (4)

  • Danny C.

    I can't believe my best pork burrito, my wife's best fish tacos, and my older son's best quesadilla were in the island of Kauai at this small Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately, we discovered this place on our last night on the island. Otherwise, we would have eaten here more than once.

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    Lunch was very good. Nice staff. They were open during the stormy wx associated with hurricane Iselle. Good chips and salsa. Burritos excellent. Make sure to ask for the spicy enchilada sauce.

    (5)

  • Stephanie C.

    Hawaiian hospitality at its best! My family and I decided to spend our last dinner on Kauai at Verde because not only were the Yelp reviews stellar, many locals raved about Verde as being a MUST TRY for their food and Margarita Mondays. I had the Li HIng Mui Margarita and the Ahi Tuna Taco Salad. YUM and YUUUM! The Li Hing Mui flavor was the real deal- very flavorful and exactly what Li HIng should taste like, just with a little kick of tequila. The Ahi Tuna Taco Salad was flavorful and filling with decent sizes of ahi. Aside from the delicious food and drinks, service was AWESOME! Once we sat down, we only waited a short while for our order and they insisted that it was taking way too long. So they brought us sopaipillas spelling out "SORRY" on the house. Huge gesture of great hospitality. MAHALOZ VERDE!! P.S. Follow them on Instagram: @verdehawaii

    (5)

  • Willy S.

    If there is a place on Kauai for epic food, then this is where it's at, we are well traveled diners from Australia, where we have just realised you seriously can't get good Mexican! This little gem ticks all the boxes! Good tequila, beer and cocktails...better nachos and even better burritos, you know what? We are going back tomorrow night to try all the other things it has to offer. Great staff and well priced, you're a FOOL if you don't try this place.

    (5)

  • Freddy S.

    Another home run in Hawaii. Mexico is proud of this little spot. Guys at the restaurant are super friendly. Food esta buenísima!!!!!

    (5)

  • Kurt C.

    We had been craving some good Mexican food and found this place next to the Big Save in Kapa'a after a long day of hiking and exploring. Actually, this was one of the few places we went back to in Kaua'i. It is relatively small with only 6 or 7 tables inside and a couple outside. You order from a counter fast food style, but they will bring your food to you and check up on you as well. They DO give you complimentary chips and there is a salsa bar as well. The menu is not what you would expect from a traditional Mexican restaurant. It has a a few unusual items that are worth exploring. Entree: Beef Taco and Shrimp Garlic Taco ($11) - My wife was very happy with this choice (and I was as well with the small taste she let me have). The beef was better, but the shrimp garlic taco was very good as well as being something different. Entree: Chicken Stuffed Sopaipillas ($12) - This was something I had never had, but was very glad I got. It is a kind of pastry with chicken, cheese, fried potatoes, and sauces inside. It was incredibly good. Rice and beans will cost an additional $2.50 to pretty much any meal. Also, their to go food is on a strong paper plate wrapped in aluminum foil, so it doesn't travel the best, although I do appreciate them not using the typical styrofoam. Just be careful with the crazy driving or your car will be enjoying your leftovers instead of you. They do give a stamped rewards card: $10 off every $100 you spend. If you plan to come back and have a few people in your party, this can be an easy way to save $10 on some awesome food!

    (5)

  • Lori D.

    We went to this place after Kayaking and hiking several miles!!! What a treat!! Super casual, which was great since we were all tore up and dirty! I had the chicken enchilada stack and the others had fish tacos, everything was so delicious! Everything on the menu looked delicious! The staff were fun and helpful and the place was chill!

    (5)

  • Carol P.

    My husband ordered the fish tacos with mahi and said they were the best he has ever had. I am not a fish eater but I tried the fish taco with ahi. It was ok but again I am not a fish eater. Their guacamole was amazing. We also enjoyed their mango margaritas. They were not too sweet which is how I like them. The place was small and packed by 6pm.

    (5)

  • Maria G.

    Delicious but make sure you have plenty of time. Staff is very pleasant but the operation is very slow.

    (4)

  • Philip N.

    One of the better spots to eat in Kapa'a. First off, the staff is friendly and helpful in providing suggestions and get you seating as quickly as possible. Despite it looking that way, it's not a seat-yourself type of restaurant, and the restaurant is always packed. If you're hoping for one of their margaritas, you're going to want a seat inside. My favorite dish was by far the seared ahi tacos, but my wife loved the mahi mahi tacos. Both were delicious. They're definitely more expensive than your standard $3, as a 2-taco plate will put you at about $13. Still very tasty, and a spot worth checking out on the East side of Kauai.

    (4)

  • Susan U.

    Very creative, delicious food! Good service and a clean atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Lucy W.

    One of my favourite restaurants in Kauai! The waiters were super nice and accommodating. My friends and I all had to order special dishes because we were on different diets. Our server made great suggestions. I highly recommend the side of sautéed veggies...they were buttery and so tasty. My friends loved the burritos and guacamole. Everything was fresh and the prices were reasonable. Make sure you get there early because it can get busy and tell the servers if you don't want sauce in your dishes or if you want it on the side. I didn't want the hot sauce in mine.

    (4)

  • Saima B.

    Came here with the famjam on the second night of our Hawaiian adventures back in December. We were staying in Kapaa and since we were travelling with a toddler, were limited in our eating options, mainly because her attention span is that of a fly and she cannot be restrained. Restaurant is small and located in a questionable shopping center that I would not recommend hanging around. We had to wait a bit for our table (party of 6) bu the servers were really nice. I ordered the fish tacos, couple people ordered the chicken burrito, and brother in law ordered the garlic shrimp tacos. I would say that my dish and his were probably the better ones, the chicken ones were so-so. Don't know if I would recommend this place (unless you are a local). For those who are just visiting this beautiful island, I would venture outside of Kapaa and find something better that fresh.

    (2)

  • Ryan O.

    The best place that we ate on the island in a week and one of the cheapest. Catch of the day Burrito. Do it!

    (5)

  • Lee P.

    Not so great takeout shop masquerading as fine dining I noticed the restaurant on our drives past and then saw it listed in an island dining guide. From the write up, I had high expectations of a great taqueria. The chef was reported to have great credentials. It failed to even be mediocre. Expensive and unremarkable institutional Mex. It came across a takeout stand posing as a fine dining establishment. Cramped and dirty, with used dishes laying around, this was a joke. If you want a contrast on how basic Mex can be done successfully on Kauai, try Monicos, just a couple miles toward the airport on the same main drag.

    (2)

  • Sean C.

    Avoid this place. The server was very rude, messed up our order, and refused to bring more chips even though the sign at the counter says free chips with each alcoholic drink (we had two margaritas). Its hard to believe they'd leave an upset customer angry over a basket of chips that costs the restaurant 25 cents. Advise you take your business elsewhere!

    (1)

  • Jennifer J.

    I am a big fan of their bean burrito smothered in chile. I have also enjoyed many of their other plates but in my humble opinion, the bean burrito can't be beat. I love that they sell sopapillas (sp.?) and have green chile on the island of Kauai. Free chips and delicious salsa come with every meal. If you take anything home, they have environmentally friendly boxes. I do believe they are closed one or two days a week. That would be my only complaint.

    (5)

  • Rinky N.

    This was one of our favorite eateries during our 8 day trip in November. Although it was not authentic Mexican (yeah I am an LA born gal and love the Mexican food in the SF Bay Area) it was tasty enough to satisfy the palate of picky Mr Rinky, a vegan. I had the Crispy Taco Salad made with mixed greens, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese with chile lime dressing in a crispy flour tortilla shell--very yummy and the tortilla shell was fresh and crispy compared to others I've had where the shell has been languishing on a shelf for ages. Mt Rinky had the vegan tacos made with sautéed veggies, lettuce on corn tortillas. He loved it. We also the very decent chips, salsa and guacamole. I liked the fact that a lot of locals were easting here. The friendly staff greeted them and us very warmly. Although at $10-$12 per entree the prices seems a little steep for us Msainlanders, this place is relatively inexpensive by Kauai standards. We would definitely have eaten here a second time but wanted to try dome other restaurants. btw the name sounds a little upscale but the restaurant is very down to earth, comfy and unpretentious. We did not encounter the service issues by some Yelpers. The service was great and the place was very clean.

    (5)

  • Gabrielle C.

    Absolutely wonderful. So tasty and well balanced. Appropriate portions and a lovely modern and chic environment. A great new place for Kauai, and to me the best place for Mexican on the island!

    (5)

  • Mike N.

    Awesome food and fantastic service. The guy with the tattoos was knowledgeable about the menu, very attentive, and just plain cool.

    (5)

  • John K.

    Great tacos and friendly waitstaff. Not anything special, but better than everything else I've had in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Alexandria P.

    the verde verde burrito without cheese is sooooo bomb. service is always great, portions are huge and the quality is always spot on.

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, great food, and delicious happy hour margaritas. They may not be the strongest, but a $3 Margarita that is a good size and tastes great wins all the awards in my book. Also, I'm not saying it was particularly weak, probably about average for a restaurant 'Rita, I'm just saying for $3 I don't care TOO much, and $3 on the island is even better!

    (5)

  • Koa W.

    Highly recommended by a friend, Verde did not disappoint!! The guacamole, beef sopapillas and stacked pork enchilada were fantastic and the top shelf margaritas expertly made. The portions were generous as well. The best part however was the extremely friendly and courteous staff that worked hard to get us a table on a busy Friday night. We will be eating here at least once every time we visit Kauai!

    (5)

  • Patrick K.

    The breakfast burrito is my favorite!! Totally delicious food and fresh chips and salsa! They just remodeled and the service is friendly and fast! It just needs to be bigger now because there isn't enough seating and its always full now and even has a 20 min wait time most nights!

    (5)

  • J D.

    Found their salsa in a store and thought it was good so we decided to research the restaurant. I was surprised not only be the stellar reviews but also that it is so small and located in a strip mall. We had high expectations because of all the favorable reviews and they did not disappoint. In fact we went back 2 days later. I had the mahi-mahi fish tacos and the ahi fish tacos. Both absolutely excellent. My wife had the ono fish tacos and the garlic shrimp burrito and she loved both. We went during happy hour both times. I'm not a margarita guy, but my wife had a couple and for $3 they were great. I mean, how critical can you be of a $3 drink? I will definitely come again next time I'm on Kauai. I think they could easily handle a larger place as this was very good food and very good service. What else do you need?

    (5)

  • Lydia S.

    Went last night with my husband - food and service was amazing ! We went in towards closing around. 8:30 - FYI seat yourself - we stood around waiting to figure out the seating. But they were fast, friendly and the fresh seared ahi tacos were incredible!!!

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    Verde is a small place but the food is awesome. From the outside, it will look like a hole in the wall, but there's a 100% probability you will have a great meal. Go for it. The bar will have what you need too. Best burrito I've had in the world. Our family of five was coming back from a road trip to the north shore and I was craving for Mexican food. I had a chicken burrito and the others had tacos. The food has good seasonings and big portions. Loved the cilantro lime rice, cabbage, and local greens inside the burrito. Good change from burritos stuffed with plain rice and beans. I got one without beans. Vacation time is precious on Kauai so it says a lot about this place that we cared to drive 45 mins from Poipu just to get lunch at Verde a second time. The place was packed the second time we went and I tried the fish burrito (blacked style Ono). The only con was the chip bowls were too small but they kept bringing refills on the chips and salsa... much needed since my three sons eat like savages.

    (5)

  • Chris V.

    If only this place existed on the mainland. Please, PLEASE build one in Northern California. Presentation, price, quantity, quality. All perfect. We've been craving it since we got back. The bumper sticker we brought home taunts us daily.

    (5)

  • sheri d.

    Small restaurant we were happy to find in Kapaa. Ahi tacos and pulled pork tacos were both excellent. Great service. Glad we arrived early! This place really fills up!

    (5)

  • Taryn R.

    One of our favorite local restaurants! Love the new remodel- such a fun atmosphere and great food!! We are vegetarian and gluten free, and there's so many options for us! We come here about every other week. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Love love love this place :)

    (5)

  • Yasaman D.

    Best Ahi taco I have ever had! Nice environment too! Portions were big and great for sharing.

    (5)

  • A B.

    Had a great experience at Verde! Went on a busy night but service was awesome. Super friendly, not a long wait, order was correct, and food was on par. We've tried a few other Mexican spots on the island but this one resonated the best with us. First basket of chips & salsa is on the house. We found this plenty until our meal came and happy to not have ordered more after we finished our entrees. The chips were not too greasy, crispy texture with just the right amount of salt. The two kinds of salsa were equally good. For entrees, I had the taco bowl with mahi mahi. Husband had fish tacos with mahi mahi. We've eaten fish at SO many establishments on the island (from the food trucks to the nicer venues) and the seasoning was different from any other spot - in a good way. Has a great kick to it and gives the entire dish a mouthful of flavor. For those who had a bad experience, I would recommend giving Verde another shot!

    (5)

  • Captain T.

    My buddy from the north shore recommended Verde. Had the mahi fish burrito (spicy). Best fish burrito I have EVER had. Very friendly staff too. Food was great top to bottom. Had to pick someone up from LIH...was tempted to stop back for another burrito for dessert;). We'll be back for sure. Worth the drive wherever you are on the island.

    (5)

  • Gil C.

    Ahhh great comfort food after an afternoon of snorkeling or biking. Tasty mahi mahi tacos, complimentary chips and homemade salsa. Great house margaritas and friendly staff makes this place a winner. Tip: this place is in the shell gas/ace hardware shopping center. Don't rely on your GPS to get you here.

    (4)

  • Robert P.

    I travel to Kauai often, first time at Verde. Lively and crowded, staff great makes you feel welcome. Ordered split Ahi and shrimp tacos... They were great. Best tacos on the island.

    (5)

  • Marilyn S.

    Best ahi fish tacos I've ever eaten! The tuna was perfectly seared, and there was a lot of it! The shells were light and thin, and the crunchy things on top added great texture and taste. I wish I could find something like it in Southern California! My boyfriend loved the short rib burrito! The evening we were there, the Margaritas were only $3, and they were delicious! This is a restaurant you must try if you are on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Genevieve B.

    really yummy food. my husband had some fruity margarita that was one of the best things I've ever tasted. can't wait to go back

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    A little hole in the wall restaurant with amazing Mexican food, especially for the price. The food was definitely a 4 but I'm giving the restaurant a 5 because the wait staff was so amazing as they tried to seat people in their cramped space. Worth the trip if you are on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Brian K.

    This place is busy...plan to wait - but it's worth it! Great food, fast. Great prices. I was very impressed with the pork burrito (big enough to share) My wife got Shrimp Tacos and gave them a 7 out of 10. Great atmosphere, great staff, we will go back again - and they are expanding so the wait should be better soon!

    (4)

  • Christine S.

    Great fish tacos, probably the best we've ever had. Seared Ahi with a very unique sauce. Veggie tacos ok, a passable option for a vegetarian, but nothing to write home about. Nice relaxed but elegant vibe, clean, pleasant staff. Great warm tortilla chips! And good cookies too, made in their bakery.

    (5)

  • D D.

    I feel bad giving two stars because I can tell this place tries hard to provide quality service and what seemed like quality ingredients and a good presentation, but my wife and I both were so turned off by the flavors that we feel others should know in advance. The super strong sauce and spice combination on the fish tacos and fish burrito along with the dried out/not tender fish(Ono), along with rice and refried beans that were so strangely flavored and that my wife and I threw out half of our $40 meal, which sucks for a young family. Sorry we really wanted to like this place.

    (2)

  • Renee B.

    Excellent food! The fish tacos were delish. The drinks were great. I am definitely coming back ... Tomorrow. I had to come all the way to Kauai for excellent New Mexico cuisine.

    (5)

  • Courtney C.

    What's this? a hole-in-a-stripmall: Verde. They call themselves New Mexican food(like the state.) Our cashier/server/saint/rock star was Jo. She provided the most exceptional service I've had in Hawaii. All of it with an easy smile...and we had a party of ten. We tried a variety of things. If you like fish, get the ahi. It's a dollar more, but just do it. Portions are big and so are flavors. There is a kids menu at kids eye-level. You get two tacos per order and you can mix-and-match. Margaritas are big and strong, but not particlarly flavorful. If it comes with sauce get it Christmas style (careful though, one of the sauces is quite hot.) Sopapillas with honey are hot and sweet and a nice light feeling finish. I didn't feel like I needed a wheelbarrow to leave, and I cleaned my plate and then some. If I wander my way back I will definitely drop in to verde and eat myself into a food-coma.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Don't let the strip mall scare you, this place is pretty legit - one of the better places that we ate while in Kauai. We actually ate here two nights in a row because we wanted to try a couple of different things. The bean and cheese tostada was my favorite. It was perfectly spiced and the portion was plenty for an entire dinner. My friend added meet to it, but she said it wasn't needed - just stick with the bean and cheese and save a few bucks. Also tried the Verde Verde burrito, which was pretty awesome. It was a unique burrito with broccoli, asparagus, potatoes, and spinach. The sauce was kind of creamy and runny, but overall I really enjoyed it. You really shouldn't eat more than half - the potatoes make it a heavy meal. The chips and guac was a HUGE portion. The chips are pretty good, too! The best combo is to split a Verde Verde and a Tostada with a friend. Phone in your order if you are in a hurry - this place gets crowded at dinner time. Really appreciated the friendly staff. They were smiling and happy both times we visited, really making the dining experience a pleasure. Thank you!

    (4)

  • Alex W.

    This place is major tummy bomb gross. Staff was friendly but blasting loud techno and I'm pretty sure they were drunk.

    (1)

  • Hannah M.

    Verily, verily, I say, "Choose Verde!!!!!!" This place was a gem we found while we were walking along trying to find a different spot. We're from Texas & weren't sure about a Mexican restaurant in Hawaii, but we were hungry! Packed, we found a seat at the bar and away we went. Ordered the guac, the ahi appetizer - both were spot on! Chips & salsa were fantastic, and being a Texas gal, when I say the guac and salsa is a HIT, you can take that to the bank! Service was amazing, the staff never stopped running making sure everybody was happy and taken care of - highly recommend the awesome food, service & price! Trifecta jackpot in Kauai! Don't miss!!!

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    Delicious! We had tacos here 2 years ago and thought they were the best we'd ever had. We went back here last week to see if they were still good, and they are! The Al Pastor Pork Tacos were our favorite, but the chicken and fish tacos were also good as was the beef stacked enchilada and the kids cheese nachos and cheese quesadilla. Definitely try the Al Pastor though - we tried going back before going to the airport to get those one last time, but traffic was too bad so we had to turn around and now I can't stop thinking about them!

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    Wow, what a great find! Great Hawaiian-Mexican fusion. Doesn't matter if you want a quick bight, long meal, or take out, they will do it all and it will be great! This is on our list to dine here each time we visit Kauai

    (5)

  • Steve W.

    Another over-rated kapaa mexican place. It was decent but pricey. My $13 burrito was not as described on the menu, or the ingredients were too small to actually see. Nice people and they did give us lots of chips and salsa was self serve. If you must have mexican it is fine but don't get your hopes up too much.

    (3)

  • M j.

    Really good healthy food! Great fresh chips & salsa (salsa a tad bland for me but fresh)! The shrimp tacos that someone else recommended here were really good! I even had their breakfast burrito one morning & it was really great. Good food at great prices & service is very friendly & efficient. We'll be going back for sure!

    (4)

  • Carrie V.

    Our only complaint is that we only had time to eat here once. It was incredible! My first Mexican food experience on the island was very disappointing (Tropical Taco in Hanalei). Eating at Verde made up for everything! My husband went to college in New Mexico and was thrilled to find that style of food on Kauai. He kept saying that he wished he could find such a restaurant near our Pacific NW home. I ate very flavorful fish tacos. My husband had some sort of layered, smothered enchilada plate. Our kids had burritos and nachos. Everyone was happy. The salsa was great. The restaurant is very nice inside - more modern than most on the island. The man who took our order and delivered our food made it a very fun experience. We later ran into him on the Hanalei Pier and he was as excited to see us as we were him.

    (5)

  • Heidi K.

    Awesome service, huge portions and good (not great) flavors in the meat (chicken and carne). Green sauce was great. The guacamole was disappointing but overall good and we'd return for sure.

    (4)

  • Amie C.

    Favorite place. I wish we discovered this place on our first day here. I can eat here everyday. Love their food.

    (5)

  • Ken V.

    LOVED the food here. The ambiance is very casual, but clean and the staff were friendly. I had fish tacos (ahi) that were likely the best I've ever eaten. Why 4 stars and not 5? I'd go 5 stars if they had full table service, but don't let that stop you. If you want an excellent meal in a casual setting, these guys are great!

    (4)

  • Cristina G.

    Great food. We were looking for some good tacos during lunch. Had the garlic shrimp and raw Ahi. Awesome! Great vibe, good drinks and good. Wonderful service at the bar. Thank you Verde!!

    (5)

  • Eric T.

    Been here twice, both times the service has been super awesome, and the food delicious. Had the Ahi burrito, Ahi and Ono tacos. Yum!

    (5)

  • Russel M.

    Five Stars for the AHI TACO's. Really good. Next favorite is the Chicken Burrito with everything. Both items are around $12- ea but well worth it. Service with a smile from Nicole makes the whole experience worth every penny. We dined there on the way in and on the way out. Don't miss it! One last thought is the Super Hot Salsa available for $1.50. Habanero Heaven, be afraid , very afraid. Just had leftovers for breakfast. Super Hot!

    (5)

  • Erica E.

    Had dinner here our first night in Kauai. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. I had the shrimp tacos but probably could have just had a bowl of the shrimp, it was delicious! My husband had the el pastor burrito and instead of rice they used potato!

    (4)

  • Jonah K.

    Really impressed by this place. Verde burrito is where it's at and their carne asada is the real deal. The salsa bar was a bit sparse when we arrived, as was the silverware (no forks available for a bit), but the food made up for it. As far as Mexican food goes, it's not really stellar, but it's probably the best you'll find in the vicinity.

    (4)

  • Sean P.

    Service - Super friendly people, however... Food - So, so. I got the fish taco's w/ beans & rice. Fish taco's weren't bad - regular packaged flour tortillas & fish was grilled (good), beans were re-fried (very thick), mexican rice (really dry). Margarita - very bad. Super sweet, taste like a sugary lime aid out of the bottle. Ambiance - take-out fast food style. Salsa - Home made, very mild, not a lot of flavor. Overall - I don't think I'd reach back here. Was hoping for more island freshness. I was very confused when the cashier asked if we were Locals and we said no. Then our bill was over $43.00 for me and my wife (she got a salad & a Margarita, I got fish tacos & a Margarita). I hope visiters don't have to pay double??! Might be spoiled from all the amazing food at home in So. Cal.

    (2)

  • Daniel T.

    Didn't realize it was fast casual until we got there but I'd still recommend it. We got some nachos to split as an appetizer with our meals, but because of the very generous portions we just felt like fatso's with a full table of food between the two of us. The food was great, just don't try to over do it.

    (4)

  • Liz J.

    Soooo good! After a long day at the south shore we stopped at Verde on our way back to Princeville (thanks yelp reviewers!). It's hidden in a strip mall, so it would be easy to overlook for something else along the highway. We were there in time for happy hour, had the BEST waiter/host, refreshing $3 Margaritas ($3?? Can you believe it?) and some fabulous, innovative and delicious dishes. Our only regret is that we didn't go back. Next trip to Kauai, though, count on it!

    (5)

  • Randall B.

    Service - five stars and food - five stars; fresh and tasty served in a nice package. The staff are thoughtful and polite - you never have to ask for anything after you place your order. The decor is appealing and clean but the food is really the standout. Blows anything away we have on Oahu in the Mexican fare arena. Cheers!

    (5)

  • Kaulike K.

    I sat at the bar and the server at the time was awesome. I chose the mahi and garlic shrimp tacos it was the best I ever had!! Beer was nice and cold also! Overall, excellent service from the bus girl and server! I had nothing to complain about but while finishing up my tacos I over heard one of the line cooks yelling, swearing and being an ignorant asshole to the busser and server because he fucked up on an order. I watched as the ladies didn't react to it but I could tell they were annoyed and over his attitude. If that was my daughters working there I would beat this kids ass!!! I would give five stars but after hearing that no. "If you can't take the heat get the fuck out of the kitchen!"

    (3)

  • Krishnan S.

    I question the integrity of this place because they overcharged our order and also increased the price on the final check. The check on which we issued the credit card was different than the final bill! I brought it to the Manager's attention and did not argue any further for the matter of few bucks. This wasn't a matter about money but about principle. We won't be back here.

    (1)

  • Laura C.

    Super laid back but great/friendly service. Nice mexican-style beer/cocktail options. Can't pass up a Coronarita! Chips & salsa were great. Our meals were outstanding. Catch of the day (mahi mahi) tacos were delicious, not to mention generous portions. The beans and rice were excellent, not dry like many bean/rice combos. I was brave and tried the verde verde burrito (green beans, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, gauc, cheese & salsa verde). Glad I did... so tasty & unique! We'll for sure be back before we leave Kauai!!!!!

    (5)

  • Becky C.

    Small casual restaurant but well decorated. I had Carne Asada tacos and a side of rice and beans (this is an extra $2.50) all of it was delicious. The tacos were big enough that you don't need the extra rice and beans. The burrito's are huge and well made, also yummy. We went on a Tuesday and had tequila shots for $2 off. It was a special. This is good food with friendly service at good prices.

    (5)

  • Candace Y.

    When your food and service is considered subpar to Taco Bell, you know there's something very very very wrong with this restaurant. It also makes me infuriated enough to bother to yelp. I'm not a Cali girl, I'm an Oahu girl visiting Kauai for a vacation, and I felt like eating Mexican and this had the highest yelp rating near us. I personally wanted the bigger and louder taco place down the street but I was outvoted. No. No. No. Do. Not. Eat. Here. Ever. Terrible food and terrible service. Period. We came at an odd hour so we were the only party ordering. Three separate entrees. All the tables were dirty...with three other customers and four servers. No, you don't get to give us weird looks and stare at us, until the bartender finally greets us seats us and hands us menus but no napkins or utensils, and keep your tables filthy. I feel bad for this guy, he seemed like the only vato who worked there. Another server sat and stared at us from another table. And another one with attitude was too busy packing up her purse and dinner behind the counter, yet she stuck around to stare at us from the kitchen. And another server/Busser doing God knows what in the kitchen. We order a burrito, a stacked enchilada, tacos, and a (singular) margarita. Twenty minutes to get the food to our table, and I saw our server scrape something from another dining plate onto the plate we eventually got. Microwaved. Our food was microwaved. It took them twenty minutes to microwave our meal. Oh yes, I know it was microwaved because it had evaporated sauce marks at the edge of the year plate. As a college student who survives off leftovers I know those marks very well. No, you don't get to charge 12+ bucks an entree for no sides and no service for what amounts to a crappy microwaved TV dinners gussied up with cilantro and a gravy sauce with no flavor. I cannot believe anyone would microwave food WITH ONE ORDER TICKET. Also, the bartender can't make a margarita to save his life, it was awful. No flavor, scarce salt. Nobody wanted to drink that overpriced slop. Nobody did. Bad food is bad food, and if it were just that I wouldn't care. Just like bad service with good food can be written off as an annoyance. But you can't pretend to be a good restaurant and serve nothing, because then you piss me off. Learn from Taco Bell, because clearly your standards are lower than theirs.

    (1)

  • Brandon K.

    Best Mexican in Kauai. Hands down. The garlic shrimp and mahi mahi tacos are delicious. Skip the other taco joints on yelp and come here. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Jon P.

    Verde was great! The food was amazing, and the portions were huge. I only have two negative comments: 1. The wait was fairly long. This place is amazing, so that is definitely why. It was, without a doubt, worth the wait. 2. The salsa that came before our meal left a bit to be desired. The salsa wasn't spicy enough and was actually a bit bland. It was closer to ketchup than salsa. I ordered the pork al pastor burrito, smothered, with sides of rice, beans and sour cream. The portion was so huge that I couldn't possibly finish the whole thing. Every bite was pure perfection. My wife ordered the Cali burrito (chicken) and she said it was OK. She also ordered hers "smothered". I think she was a bit jealous of my amazing burrito :-). I also ordered the standard house margarita. I considered the upgrade to "top shelf" or "premium", but I decided to try the standard version. The standard option was great, so I would probably opt for it again. If you are able to go here, you are lucky indeed!

    (5)

  • Sayaka K.

    The food was ok until I was on the 2nd shrimp taco on my plate and i noticed a black bug/baby cockroach chilling on my half eaten taco. Since I was sitting at the bar it was easy enough to discreetly push my plate towards a few servers to point out the little visitor on my food. The reaction I got was an absolute disappointment, horrible! 2 server's dialogue: "oh yeah, oh he's alive. He's just a little one. Yeah on the island that kind of thing happens, we'd just eat it." Where I come from I'd assume an apology or at least to swiftly take away the plate. Nope, didn't happen. Another server-a third one eyed up the plate, made a funny look, and finally took it away. At the end of the meal, feeling disgusted, disappointed in their customer service, and paid $2.50 less for our entire bill. Server- "2.50 off for the little bug thing."

    (1)

  • Jennifer H.

    So much good stuff. Staff was crazy friendly and all smiles. The food was so good. Mahi Mahi fish tacos were so fresh and so flavorful. They had some kind of magic special sauce on them. Wish they sold it by the bottle. I will go back to get those. The stacked enchilada (pork w/green sauce) was super comfort food. It was gooey deliciousness and the green sauce was perfect. And the ahi tostada was as pretty as any picture you have seen on here. It was crazy fresh and the sauces on it were delicious. Go here for sure!! Go out of your way or go as soon as you land since it isn't too far from the airport.

    (5)

  • Ruth B.

    Delicious and great service! When we arrived, it was pretty busy but we were still seated quickly and were brought water, chips and salsa, silverware, and menus within five minutes. Our server was Dylan and he was fantastic! Attentive and personable with a good sense of humor, ready smile, and great suggestions :) my fiancé got the garlic shrimp burrito (an ok amount of shrimp bursting with flavor) and I got the ultimate chicken burrito (overflowing with everything). When we asked for some hot sauce, Dylan brought over some sort of delicious spicy salsa which complemented the burritos really well so make sure to ask for that. We got the specialty chocolate cheesecake - perfect way to finish the meal. Definitely recommend and would come back!

    (5)

  • Cat P.

    Very casual bar and restaurant with great food...what more do you need? We stopped in for dinner and were huge fans of our margaritas and tacos. The waitress was also really careful with my food allergies, which I greatly appreciated. We came in closer to 5:30 and had no wait for a table. I certainly didn't expect myself to be eating Mexican-inspired food on a Hawaiian vacation, but it was a good meal nonetheless.

    (4)

  • Brent W.

    Stopped in for a late dinner. I had the short rib sopapillla with green salsa (delicious). I had a couple bites of the fish tacos (ahi and ono). Everything was very good and prices were reasonable. Beer was $5, much lower than south shore prices. Place was packed and service was a bit slow. Watch out for the $2 charge if you ask for a chip refill. Our waitress promptly removed this upon inquiry. Overall a very good and filling meal after a long day.

    (4)

  • Brian A.

    A great little Mexican joint on the island. Make sure to come here hungry! They give you very generous portions! I highly recommend the nachos and a burrito that is smothered in deliciousness!

    (5)

  • Robin D.

    I live in Austin, so I get my fair share of great Mexican food. I was totally skeptical about trying Verde. During a family vacation last year to Kauai, my parents wanted to go to Verde because they had been before and liked it. I resisted for several days because I didn't want to waste a vacation meal on what I assumed would be sub-standard "Mexican" food. Boy, was I wrong. This New Mexican food is amazing! We went back to Verde four days in a row from that first visit. I lost count of how many total visits during the two weeks we were here last year. I had the al pastor burrito three days in a row. I had never before ordered the same thing at a restaurant three days in a row! I had also never tried al pastor before and I never, ever order pork. Our awesome waiter suggested it and I'm so glad he did! It was amazing!! I eventually ordered other things, too, and they were all delicious. Even the chips and salsa are delicious. The staff are exceedingly friendly, which just makes the whole experience even better. I was always amazed at the volume of take out business we saw go through the doors. Verde is my favorite restaurant on Kauai! I dreamed of returning for an al pastor burrito since last year. This year, Verde was first stop after I landed, before I even checked in!

    (5)

  • Irving K.

    Horrible service. Long wait staff does not care about customers. Service very poor

    (1)

  • Nicole N.

    Free chips/salsa, huge kid portions, delicious food, friendly staff...had the lunch special, $7 for taco, rice, beans...recommend this place. Only thing I think they need is cilantro in their tacos, quesadillas, everything!

    (4)

  • Marcie R.

    Back once again and was just as amazing as before! So glad I came back while visiting Kauai! This time I got the al pastor tacos and they were delicious!

    (5)

  • Candice L.

    We are on vacation and we found this place on yelp and we were in the area so we stopped by and we are so happy we did. I got the Mahi Mahi burrito and it was a great portion and delicious! My boyfriend got a Mahi Mahi taco and a garlic shrimp taco. He said "it's the best tacos he has ever had in his life". Walked right in and got a table. Friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Arik T.

    Whoa.. What just happened? Did I just eat the best burrito of my life.. While on vacation?! Now what am I supposed to do when I get back home? Go back to taco bell? Damnit. This place was amazing. I found it on yelp and saw it was close to my resort so we went there for dinner. I am impressed. The place was packed but we found a 2 person table which was perfect. Even with the cray amount of people we got pampered by the friendly staff. Quick refills and the food came out fast too. I really hope there is a location of this in southern California or I might just have to buy a plane ticket every few weeks just for a freaking burrito.

    (5)

  • Kimmie B.

    Sure, in California we have great tacos, however, this place was so amazing we visited twice during our visit to Kauai. Of course, it was helpful that they had a punch card as an incentive - spend $100, receive $10 off. Don't let the prices deter you. These are not puny Mexican street style tacos, instead two fairly large size "tacos" on flour tortillas that must have the equivalent ingredients that go into a burrito. We tried the following items: - Tacos (Shrimp, Ono, Ahi): These were by far our favorite items on their menu, with the shrimp being the all around crowd pleaser. - Burrito (Shrimp, Ono, Pork): Pretty good, without leaving you with a feeling of regret due to the quality of ingredients - Nachos: We ordered this during our first visit, but skipped on the second. it wasn't special enough - Side order of Cilantro Rice & Beans: This was good for the kids we traveled with - Grilled Veggies: These veggies must have taken a butter bath - oh so good, yet so bad! While waiting for takeout, I had a Negra Modela, priced around $5.50 - which is fair to me. Highly recommended during a visit to Kauai!

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    Worth the wait! Delicious food and decent prices. The churro fries and honey butter dip are a must. Their ultimate chicken tacos drizzled with aioli sauce were some of the best tacos I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Eric N.

    We were only a party of two, seated outside, waited a while to place our orders and never even got a chance to order. Three other larger groups seated WAY AFTER us ordered before us. I can understand one group ordering ahead of us but three!?!? This is on top of a long wait! So... We left. They lost our business and instead earned my first one star review. Good Mexican food on this island is a dime a dozen. In fact, go eat at either tiki tacos or mermaids instead.

    (1)

  • Hema T.

    My husband and I got lucky and happened to visit this gem on a Monday, and scored some $3 margaritas! They were very good, and the food was delicious too. Overall it was a good experience-but we thought the tortilla chips could be a tad better.

    (4)

  • Jill S.

    Growing up in So Cal, I have had a LOT of Mexican food. Verde is absolutely delicious! The food was great. They were happy to accommodate the gluten-free person in our party; even able to offer suggestions. Chips and salsa were good and authentic, which is very important. The cocktails were fresh and well balanced. Because of how good it is, Verde is always full. The space is small but comfortable. However, turnover is pretty quick. The owner and employees are friendly, fast and ready to give you a great dining experience. Parking is plentiful in the Big-Save lot.

    (5)

  • Andy S.

    We had high expectations for this place due to its great rating on Yelp and hour-long wait times at the door but were sorely disappointed. Two people in our party of four ended up sick and all agreed the food was mediocre at best. The drinks were large but watery. Members of our party described the drinks as "soapy" or "medicinal." The service was friendly but slow. We had some great meals during our stay on Kaua'i but this was not one of them.

    (1)

  • Preeti J.

    Good food, good customer service. If you read my last review @ Miraichi, this was way better in ever respect. The plate sixes were huge. We shared chicken burrito which was delicious. The hot sauce was really hot so not my fav but my husband had the whole thing since he likes spicy stuff. They could improve on their guacamole . I love guac and can make one too . I thought there was too much salt , no lime and just artificial feel to it so I m not sure other than that thumbs up for everything. They had AC which was great for a 90F day.. Jeremy the manager/ waiter was great. He grew up in HI since 4 so he was very educated like a local and shared some good stuff about kuaui with us. Will definitely go back on our next visit.

    (5)

  • Candy C.

    Verde has very tasty shrimp burritos, I got mine smothered. My husband ordered the flat enchiladas w/ an egg and my daughter ordered the al pastor tacos, all was very good. The chips and salsa were good, but if you want extra hot, order the habanero sauce, oh so good! Just a 411, it is a small bowl of salsa and chips and they charge for more and the extra hot salsa. Other than that draw back it was all so good.

    (4)

  • Jay P.

    We really like this place and eat here whenever we visit Kauai. The food is consistently tasty and the servers are awesome. The happy hour specials are great too. Their tequila selection is great as well. I do have a "gripe" is that the guacamole is, well, weird. They put lettuce in the bottom of the guac and just fill the top with guac. So you think you're getting a lot of guac, but half of it is lettuce. Other than the weird guacamole, I think this place is awesome. We will be back next time we're in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Chloe L.

    Just finished eating lunch here w the bf. Right after we stepped inside (not even seated yet), the bus boy was already getting our water glasses, chips, and salsa ready for us! Waitress was a sweet girl who was very attentive. We ordered al pastor tacos and a chicken tostada with rice and beans. I was disappointed that there was an additional $2.50 (!!!) charge for the rice and beans, but that's okay. The tostada was yummy and topped with a heaping mound of thinly sliced romaine lettuce. The al pastor tacos were soooo tasty! I would definitely order those again! Mmm. No complaints here. Good food, reasonable prices, good service...I left happy and full :)

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    We had lunch here today. It was yummy, hit the spot. Our teenagers ordered the churro fries to start-yes it's a dessert item- but they were starving and wow were they a hit! They are served with a honey butter sauce that was very sweet and delicious. I had the naked taco salad which was good and I was so thrilled to see real greens and not just iceberg. Their salsa was very good although with a party of 4 Please bring 2 cups of salsa and not just one. We had the Mahi Mahi tacos, ahi tacos as well. Our server was very kind and helpful and our glasses were kept full and plates were cleared in a timely manner. We will be back! Mahalo for a pleasant lunch on our first day of vacay!

    (5)

  • Mary J.

    Amazing garlic shrimp and ahi tacos. Yum! Unique and delicious margaritas. We had the best service. Our server was great!

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    Enjoyed lunch special last week. beef taco, rice n beans. Friendly staff, clean place. probly go again.

    (4)

  • Sabrina P.

    All I can say is, DELICIOUS! This was one of the best meals I have had and the server was friendly and quick. Highly recommend this place. Also, gluten free and vegetarian friendly

    (5)

  • Ashlee O.

    I really liked the vibe there, me and a girlfriend went on a Sunday night, around 8:20PM. Staff was very friendly up beat and young! They all seemed happy working lol I ordered the fish tacos, which was the fresh catch of that day, ahi and mahi mahi. It was very flavorful and fresh tasting! A little too spicy for me, but I know I have a weak palette for spice. Wish I had room for dessert today, but for sure coming back and trying some dessert!

    (4)

  • MissM R.

    3 1/2 stars...solid, but wasn't a stand-out experience. Ordered the stacked enchiladas with rice and beans and they were enjoyable, but can not be compared to California Mexican food. The flavor definitely still had an "island" taste to it (especially the rice) that is hard to look past after being used to authentic cuisine.

    (3)

  • Alice K.

    Absolutely perfect. The atmosphere, the staff, the cute jars they serve drinks in, and of course the FOOD!!!!! I had the al rancho tacos which were perfect. The silantro lime rice was amazing. Waitress was friendly and attentive. We had a chit chat about hikes and she gave some good advice. Overall everything was 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Are J.

    LOST IN THE SAUCE I had the Ahi tacos, there were good, but they could have been canned tuna. There was so much sauce, I even tried to brush some off, with Ahi tacos, sometimes less is more. The garlic shrimp casadilla was excellent, the service was good. For Kauai the prices were good. Overall a good experience.

    (3)

  • Jamal F.

    Awesome food, awesome service.. Small place, great for lunch or a quick dinner. Food: We had the fish tacos (ahi) and shrimp tacos. Both delicious, fresh and great texture. The ingredients were original and very creative. Definitely separated itself from the other fish tacos we had on the island. We went back on our last night and had the ahi burritos (smothered). Delicious just as the tacos. We prefer the tacos over the burritos. Something about the texture of the tacos makes it on point. Service: We sat at the bar so we got a lot of attention from the servers. They were fast and very nice. They took the time to get to know us, crack jokes with us etc. even though they were very busy. Makes us want to come back and visit the island just to come eat here again.

    (5)

  • Senthil C.

    Saw some great reviews for food, so came here. Our experience before having food and observing service other customers had was terrible. There were customers waiting outside while there was enough empty tables inside. They did poor job getting customers in and out. It took ever to get food, every table including ours. Since we had all the time in the world, witnessed one party leave because they got the order wrong after long wait. Another couple with young kid were treated badly with long wait, poor kid started crying as she was hungry. Now the food part, yes it is good as others claimed it to be

    (1)

  • Alisa S.

    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Fresh fish tacos, yummy beans lightly refried. I would eat here everyday if I lived here! And they had Pepsi products served in a tall frosty Pilsner glass.

    (5)

  • Nisha B.

    What a delightful spot! Clean, simple and friendly service. We shared the fresh catch- Ono burrito- the sauce was unbelievable! Filling enough for 2 people. The beers were ice cold on tap. The red salsa is much better than the green. Efficient and tasty- a great lunch!!

    (5)

  • Matt D.

    Aloha I'm writing this review in hopes that it reaches someone that would hopefully correct the problem as i am a local resident that has been frequenting this restaurant several times in the last year with some pretty good "word of mouth" reviews to friends and family but this time it was different. Three of us decided to go and have lunch there after debating on our already "slim pickin'" options in the Kapaa area for food we decided to go here because thats where i wanted to go and so we arrive and were seated pretty swiftly at a 4 top table near the window which was fine our chips, salsa and waters arrived shortly there after. It took a while for the waitress to come over but understandably so being that it was lunch time on a Sunday afternoon the rest. Was 3/4 full and seemed like there was only the 2 girls working the FOH (front of the house) our waitress who was polite the whole time all the while running around and was even seen doing the bartending...was this an unexpected "Slam" that they had gotten or do they usually operate understaffed like this all the time? Anyways our orders were taken and our food came out in a rather swift fashion which was a pleasant surprise the nachos that we ordered to share was actually pretty decent with the local beef separating it from just your run of the mill nachos, then it kinda went down hill from there at least for me it did all the entrees were brought out at the same time 2 enchiladas (one beef, one chicken) and my entree the local catch burrito which i asked twice just to make sure wasn't frozen Mahimahi came out i had ordered w/a side of rice and beans for an additional $2.50 that never came as i saw other people who ordered get theres before me i flagged down the bus girl who was the only other one helping the waitress/bartender in the FOH and asked her if i was still getting my rice & beans to which she replied "lemme go check...." almost insinuating that i never ordered it the table next to me leaned over and said "we heard you order it, and what she should've said was oh yes that'll be right out for you" so i finally get my complete entree and everything is fine up until i take my 1st couple bites of my burrito but then to my surprise i discover none of which had any fish in as i dig with my fork to find my 1st piece of unrecognizable protein that resembled somewhat a piece of charcoal i resumed to trying to dig out and find all the pieces which in total was about 5-6 less than a 1/2 an oz black totally obliterated i think mahimahi inside the burrito at that point i stopped eating and tried to get someones attention, after letting my waitress know that i don't usually complain i told her that it was inedible she politely apologized and threw the plate away. Long story short what really pissed me off was not only was another properly made burrito offered but we were still charged for it with an "employee discount" i am a local born and raised resident of Kauai for over 30 years and only want local businesses here to thrive but not ones who take your money like some unsuspecting tourist assuming you will not return again anyways and charge you for 6 lumps of coal wrapped in a tortilla. And for that i'm utterly disappointed Verde please get your *bleep* together because i was a fan

    (2)

  • Brad D.

    Great food and friendly service with a smile. We made it in time for $3 Monday margarita and their Garlic shrimp soft tacos. Best advice is to get their early if you want to find seating.

    (4)

  • Kristy K.

    Came here for dinner tonight, we had the stacked enchiladas and the Cali burrito. They were both pretty good. The ambiance of the place is very nice...modern/hip though didn't seem like a Mexican restaurant. Sever was very attentive, he refilled our water like 5 times. They also have a loyalty card which is pretty cool! Bad points: 1. Chips and salsa are not unlimited 2. They charged us for hot sauce and didn't tell us that it was $1.95 (who charges for hot sauce???) 3. They got my order wrong (I wanted all rice and I got beans...they offered to make me a new one though) 4. You have to pay extra if you want rice and beans

    (3)

  • Barbara B.

    Came here based on yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Atmosphere is casual, perfect for after a day of hiking. To start- a complimentary basket of chips with delicious salsa (only first set free). I had the verde, verde burrito that was full of veggies, guac and green sauce. I added the ahi for 4.95, which was seared medium rare with a good quantity added. This was huge and delicious. I also felt like it was unique and special, something I couldn't get easily back home. I was stuffed afterwards and did not add the rice and beans. My husband ate the fresh catch burrito and enjoyed it as well. My only regret is not returning during this trip to try the shrimp tacos ( they look delicious!) I will definitely come here again next time I'm in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Britt C.

    Some of the best fish tacos I've ever had. I've been here twice now and have had both the ono fish tacos, mahi mahi burrito and ahi enchiladas. The fish is caught fresh and is cooked perfectly, so you can't go wrong with anything that has fish in it. I haven't tried anything but the fish because it's so good, and I can't get freshly caught fish living in the desert. The tacos are a bit on the pricier side but they're also huge, if you're not too hungry you can easily split the dish between two people. Not only is the fish fresh and perfectly cooked but they use this amazingly flavorful aioli that is a wonderful complement without being overpowering. They also give you complimentary chips & salsa which is a nice touch. They have plenty of fun drinks to go with your meal, I had a cilantro ginger mojito that was full of flavor and so good that I plan to recreate it at home. Service has always been friendly and on point, I will definitely return the next time I'm in Kapaa.

    (5)

  • Adrianne W.

    A amazing take on Mexican!!! Had new flavored mixed in with fresh Mexican food!!!! Sooooo good!!!

    (5)

  • Vincent R.

    We decided to try this place on our first night on the island. What a great choice! the veggie stuffed sopaipillas were amazing and the chile relleno excellent and for dessert, the churro fries! The service was fast and friendly and all in all made our first dinner on vacation a memorable one.

    (5)

  • M N.

    I hate to say over-rated, but we weren't exactly thrilled. The servers were nice and service fairly prompt, but the food was underwhelming. We had different types of tacos and sides and tried 4 different cocktails. All were very sweet and pre made so not much booze. I wanted to love it - strip mall jems are my forte - but it was lacking.

    (3)

  • Jennifer U.

    These guys make great use of a very small place. Great ambiance, fun music, relaxed setting. Sit at the bar with friends, or grab a table for family dinner. Margaritas were good, the food we tried (chicken tacos and burrito) had great flavor. Staff was refreshingly friendly and honest.

    (5)

  • Lindsey S.

    In a sea of Mexican restaurants in Kapaa town Verde is one to make sure you go to! The food is actually less Mexican and more Tex-Mex, but it is amazing! The place has been newly renovated so it is very cool inside, water served in mason jars and lots of cool motif. It is a small restaurant and can get very crowded during dinner rush, so go early or be prepared to wait. I absolutely loved the Al Pastor Burrito, the meat was so incredibly tasty! And THANK YOU Verde for not being stingy with the chips and salsa! They provided us a refill of chips when we finished ours.

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    Excellent little mexi Hawaii place. Fresh ingredients great touch adding extra crispy corn tortilla strips in the taco. And the churro "fries" are awesome!! Save room for a little sweet treat.

    (4)

  • Shawna M.

    The only reason I give it 4 stars only because its a little small. But its great food, the portions are a good size. Afforadble. The ambience is casual, no bright colors. Warm colors so nothing is hurting your eyes like in other mexican restaurants. The service is good. Very attentive. Very nice. Mondays would be the best because its Margaritas Monday! $3 margaritas, cant go wrong! Plus they taste great! Not too sure and not too dull.

    (4)

  • Geoff And Jenni G.

    This is a great little hole in the wall place in a strip mall just off the main highway.. Services was super friendly and the food was fresh and tasty... even veggie options, which were very good indeed :-) Definitely a recommend if you like good Mexican food...

    (4)

  • Laurie P.

    We came to Verde on a recent trip to Kauai. Fellow Yelper Richard K. wanted to treat me and a couple friends to a birthday dinner prior to our Na Pali coast paddle. I have to say, I wasn't expecting much. It's hard enough to find good Mexican food (Cocina and Zaratez are the exception) on Oahu, how could we get good Mexican on Kauai?! Verde is tucked into a shopping mall in the Kapa'a area. It is a fairly small restaurant and totally gave me a Chipotle vibe. Which isn't a bad thing. The line was fairly long, but on a Friday night we only had to wait 20 minutes for a table for 5. My only problem - and I admit this isn't enough to knock any stars off - is how hot it is inside. It might just be me, but I remember sweating pretty hard and being really uncomfortable. If you are prone to being overheated, maybe ask to sit outside where it is a little cooler. They had a great variety of latin dishes from sopapillas to burritos to churros. I ordered a sopapilla - a fried quick bread - with their chile verde. It was heavy, but good. The sopapilla was crisp, the chile verde sauce fragrant and savory, and the pork succulent. I didn't try anyone else's food at the table, but they all raved about their shrimp burritos and tacos.

    (4)

  • Destiny G.

    This place is packed! Tons of people here, we only had a 10 minute wait. Good food, fast service. The chicken Cali burrito was tasty if you like shredded chicken. The mahi mahi tacos were good but the fish was a little dry, wish I would have gotten something else. Nice servers, but overall not amazing.

    (3)

  • Eric K.

    Had two waitstaff on duty. One was on point. The other (ours) not so much. We were there fifteen minutes before another much larger party. They got drinks and apps before we ordered. The food was ok but not outstanding. Didn't think our drinks were all that hot and they brought out our app at the same time as our dinners which was annoying and unexpected. Over rated but not awful.

    (3)

  • rani s.

    We're vegetarians. Not that it matters really. Place was nice enough. Good service. Just wish we'd been given more options, especially with the beans. Refried isn't our favorite. Definitely worth a visit though!

    (3)

  • Amber S.

    Best taco salad I've had! I added pork to it. Yum! Modern Mexican feel tucked away in a strip mall. Friendly staff and they serve drinks in jars.

    (5)

  • Audrey W.

    WOW!!!!!!! This California girl never believed that she could get great tacos at a joint in Hawaii! Their tacos and guacamole was AWESOME!

    (4)

  • Amos N.

    Wasn't expecting great Mexican food here on the island but verde exceeded all expectations. The flavors are blended well together but you can taste every ingredient. The tortillas were soft and fresh, the shrimp and meats were perfectly proportioned for the fixings. And to top off the awesome food was the wicked service. Everyone wasn't just island nice but they were well aware of time and speed of service. Very attentive indeed. I would definitely go back for more and if you're looking for a good Mexican joint with a bit of style, give verde a try!

    (5)

  • Marion P.

    Great fish tacos - I had the ahi. Hubs had the mahi mahi burrito (wet style) which we also enjoyed. We also ordered drinks (sunrise mangorita, mojito) which were terrible - too strong, tasted like gasoline. We couldn't drink any of it (which is rare for us). We also ordered nachos which were eh. Didn't love the cheese on them, the meat was ok.Since the burrito and taco were so large, in retrospect the nachos were likely also not needed. Salsa prior to dinner was excellent. Very low key dining in a shopping center. Luckily we didn't have to wait. We drove 45 min from our hotel - was it worth it? Toss up (since the fish tacos was good and the price was cheap) but it's a far way for what I would rate as a 3 star restaurant.

    (3)

  • Nina B.

    Fresh Mex, Mui bueno. We had late lunch at Verde's based on yelp reviews. Large portions; taco salad was the bomb!

    (4)

  • Leanne K.

    Had the Ahi Tostada, Avobado Braised Pork Burrito with Christmas Sauce, green Tea Arnold Palmer with Agave! Service and Food was Amazing.....

    (5)

  • Lesley M.

    Oh my goodness I love you Verde. Coming from California I may be somewhat of a Mexican food snob. Aside from the delicious burrito I inhaled, I love that from the outside you'd never ever expect what you will find inside. Their green salsa was amazing, I was practically drinking it. I had a carnitas burrito and every bite melted in my mouth. mmmmm Oh and did I mention, in the land of overpriced everything I believe the prices are pretty fair. When you love what you're eating paying $10 for a burrito isn't as painful.

    (5)

  • Scott B.

    Great food, great margaritas and fantastic service! All at a reasonable price!! A little hard to find due to the darn gps but worth the time. Price to value high

    (4)

  • Happy S.

    Just got back from our vacation in Kauai and Verde is definitely on top of the list of the food places we loved. This is one of those places that you wish was located down the street from your home. Everyone who works there is super nice and friendly and the food is Delicious!!!!! During our 8 day stay we went back three times. Between me and my hubby we tried the mahi mahi tacos, ahi tacos, stacked enchiladas, spicy shrimp burrito, sopapillas and various margaritas. I recommend them all. Also Mondays are $3 margaritas starting at 11am!!!

    (5)

  • Melissa W.

    Excellent food and excellent service. One gal (Brittany?) was practically running the place by herself with the help of a zombie like bus boy....but she was doing a FABULOUS job!! Very good food, we had nachos and shared but they were excellent!!

    (5)

  • Ian M.

    I am glad that we found Verde. I ordered the Stack Enchiladas with pork and was not disappointed! The ingredients were fresh and the enchiladas were tasty. The portions were generously sized, so I was happy and satisfied at the end of my meal. The chips and salsa were great as well. If you love Mexican, you'll love Verde.

    (4)

  • Liz B.

    We had the veggie sopapias and the seared ahi tuna tacos! Delicious!

    (5)

  • Eden Y.

    My wife and I did a long day of hiking and we were starving so we found this on yelp and we were excited and super hungry. We got there at 6 pm, and our food finally came at 7:30 pm. I ordered the ultimate chicks. Burrito and my wife ordered the verde verde burrito. Being from California we've had way better burritos, and we thought the burritos were pretty bland. None of the ingredients really popped out. The well-meaning staff tried to accommodate but even though the restaurant is small the place was packed and there was only one cool. Many people had to wait on average a hour or more, with one family actually just leaving after their food just took too long. I would give the place one star just based on the food I got and the experience I had but I bumped it up to two because the setting and ambiance were nice, and may be the other food was good

    (2)

  • Scott W.

    Visiting from California. First time here, came here based on reviews. Fantastic place and experience. We gladly give 5 stars. Manager helped us get a table for 6 as soon as possible, and then helped me with gluten free options. Great tasting food. Fish taco was great, and the pork was fantastic both as enchiladas and a burrito. My kids who are pretty picky gave it a "100 out if 100" and asked to come back. Great atmosphere and they had plenty of business adding to the proof that it was a well liked local place. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Tiffani T.

    Last night was the 1st time I've ever tried this place, even though I've been to this island numerous times. The workers were very friendly and treated my family and I like locals. After reading previous reviews about this place, I had to try it....and I was NOT disappointed. Pretty much anything you get here is delicious. My brother got the al pastor and he couldn't stop raving about it. I had gotten the mahi mahi burrito and got it with half red and half green sauce (wet style). The red sauce was ok, but the green sauce is what made the meal (hence the name verde). This is probable gona be a new go-to spot for Mexican food on the island :)

    (4)

  • Mark S.

    I love Verde! I just moved off Kauai due to work, but have to say I would eat there on average every other week for the last several years....and miss it already. I personally always got their chicken sopapia... Give it a try!

    (5)

  • Naomi R.

    Amazing mahi mahi and shrimp tacos!!!!! Great flavor and very fresh. A must try when on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    I am A native Arizonan so I know Mexican food pretty well. I am always a little worried about eating Mexican food in different states because sometimes it is just horrible. So needless to say I was a bit skeptical that a Mexican food restaurant would be any good in Hawaii! I was wrong to be worried. This place was amazing. Great chips and salsa and the chicken tacos with aioli were spot on. This place demands a revisit.

    (5)

  • Lisa K.

    Mm thin and crispy corn chips, tasty guac and salsas for dipping, delicious fish tacos and ahi salad. Great service too. Thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Emilio M.

    Really delicious food! Perfect for lunch, kind of a small restaurant, we came with a group of 6 and took up a third of the restaurant. The al pastor tacos were phenomenal!

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Ordered the pork adavado (sp) burrito with both green and red sauce inside. The meat in the burrito was great, but the burrito as a whole was pretty dry. It would've been better with guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, or even smothered with the red/green chile sauce. Fish tacos looked amazing, as did several other dishes. The piña margarita was good, but a little weak.

    (3)

  • ani n.

    Awesome drinks ...awesome food ....and awesome service ....this has to be the best place to eat in Kapaa

    (5)

  • Robert N.

    Great food and EXCELLENT customer service! There's a little bit of a wait when they're busy but so worth the wait. We ordered the chicken tacos and the garlic shrimp tacos which were both delicious. The prices were reasonable and you'll leave with a full belly. My wife and I loved the mason jars they served the drinks in and they even had a tiny jar for tequila shots. We'll definitely return the next time we are in Kapa'a!

    (5)

  • Melinda K.

    The best burrito I've ever had. I ordered the ultimate chicken burrito but I got the pastor pork instead. It was amazing. The service was also great everyone was super friendly and helpful. The margarita was also very good - not the best I've ever had but really good and refreshing after a long day at the beach. For the price ($50 for two entrees + two margaritas) the portions were great and the food was really tasty!

    (5)

  • Teresa F.

    Service was GREAT! The food was even better! I had the shrimp tacos (2 good size ones) that I was full of after 1 1/2, but could not stop eating them till they were gone! Yum! & my hubby had the al pastor burrito which he thought he couldn't finish either. But he just kept eating ( I helped, but just a little). We will def be back before we leave!!

    (5)

  • Stacey B.

    I wasn't impressed with this place. The fish tacos were super dry. The rice was a dried ball too and had no flavor. They forgot to bring out my beer, but in their defense they upgraded me to a large at no charge. For $20+, I've had MUCH better, less expensive food on the island.

    (2)

  • Mike B.

    This place was horrible. If you look at my Yelp reviews, I typically to to not bash a place, but this was the worst food, worst service and worst ambiance of any place I've eaten in a long long time... We placed our orders and sat down at a dirty table. It was nearly 20 minutes before someone came to clear it. 30 minutes later, a server brought us the wrong order. We sent it back, obviouly. 10 minutes after that, the owner came up and asked if he coudl retake our order because things got messed up. All in all, it was nearly an hour before we received our food. And it food was gross. I ate half of it, only because I was hungry and there weren't really any other dining options near by. Oh, and a mexican place that charges for chips and salsa??? First bowl is free, after that, there is a fee!! Crazy. Id' never eat here again... I'd rather eat twinkies from a gas station for dinner.

    (1)

  • Nelson D.

    The food was alright. Nothing special you cant get at any other Mexican restaurant. Their customer service could use some work. Seemed like they catered more to their regulars and visitors.

    (3)

  • Andrea P.

    Small space but trendy and love the decor. Great homemade salsa to start ! And the menu items all sounded delicious- hard to choose. The staff worked well as a team and were accommodating of our party of 6 in such a small place. Definitely worth a drive to find this place !

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    Awesome! One of our best meals in HI. We stopped for lunch and it was great. Tacos were fantastic, service was SUPERIOR. Get the aqua fresca, so refreshing.

    (5)

  • Peter T.

    When I read a "bad service" review on Yelp I usually dismiss it. I'm cynical and figure the reviewer was probably difficult to please. If you feel the same, please take a moment to read my other reviews and note that I rarely comment negatively about the service and always make the food the point of the story. But this unchecked aggression will not stand, man. Overwhelmed by all the positive reviews I took my family of six here. My first impression was that, despite the strip mall it was very polished inside, with slick marketing materials and signage that makes it look almost like a chain. I asked, and apparently this is the only one, so kudos to the owner for focusing on the appearance of the place. Unfortunately, beauty is only skin deep. Yelp says this place has Waiter Service. That is not true. It is counter service with food runners. There is one menu and it's on the wall. At the register I placed the order, and the guy taking the order was very cheery and moved his hands across the POS quickly. I became suspicious that he wasn't getting it all, but I let it go and returned to our table. The first two plates arrived and the order was correct. A moment later two more came out and they were served as tacos, not the burritos I had ordered. I asked the kids if they could be flexible about it and they agreed they could. Shortly after my wife & I were served, also in taco form and not burrito. I can understand screwing up one, maybe two of the orders, but four? So we sent it back. Without a word he picked up all four plates and returned them to the kitchen. The kids are confused, because they've never seen us do this. As my wife is giving them the "no big deal, everyone makes mistakes" speech the same guy comes back to our table, crouches down and tells us that he's overheard us and doesn't appeciate our "belittling him"! He also insists that he's been "doing this a long time and definately heard me say I wanted tacos". As I write this I am realizing how absurd the whole affair was. Assume for the moment I did screw it up and misspeak, where is the customer in all of this? BTW, I didn't screw it up. My wife was there and hears all of my screw-ups. Believe me, the mistake would have been corrected before it got to the kitchen. A few minutes later he returned and set down two of the new burritos in front of our kids. "Thank you, thank you" they both said. No reply. He set down our plates. "Thank you, thank you" we said. No reply. His intentional rudeness was enough for the Mrs. She marched back to the kitchen to ask who who in charge. Our server replied that it was he. She told him he was rude and that we were done and to refund us. He happily (really?) did, and we left without having a single bite. I cannot comment on the food, Yelpers. I insist you avoid this place. We took our $93 (yes, for 6 burritos (tacos)) and drove 2 blocks to Tiki Taco. There I expected to get tacos, and we did. And the service was great and it was $45.

    (1)

  • Alyssa C.

    The fresh catch tacos are to die for. I had the ahi tacos, and I have never had such a great fish taco. The fish alone was amazing, but the favors of the whole taco blended so well together. If I lived here I would definitely eat there a lot. They have $3 house margaritas sometimes, and they were very good. I typically don't drink margaritas, but these were well done. I absolutely recommend going to eat there. I live in Los Angeles, so I know good Mexican food. This was good Mexican food.

    (5)

  • Isabelle T.

    Great hole in the wall. After being rejected from Mariachis (no alcohol?? WTF?!) we found this place. Amazing Mangorita with prompt and very friendly service. Thanks for filling my alcoholic needs when others have failed.

    (5)

  • Jaime R.

    Excellent service and wonderful food! We had a party of 13 hungry people, they accommodated our large group and allowed us to order from our table instead of at the register. The owner (Kai?) and his sister (Yuki) were both friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu. Kai was flexible with our order- for example, a member of the group was trying to decide between chicken or shrimp tacos and he made one of each. He also recommended the burrito but instead of Ono or Ahi, he did both. By the way- he had caught the Ono the day before so it was fresh! Our entire party was pleased by the service but the food speaks for itself... Table Favorites: Garlic shrimp tacos or burrito, Ahi/Ono smothered burrito, steak quesadilla, and the smurf shots. Wish we were still in Kauai to visit again!

    (5)

  • Priyanka L.

    I ordered Piña verde picante margarita drink, veggie stuffed sopaipillas and vegan tacos in main course - all of these were yum.In desserts I liked the spicy chocolate cookies.I'll come here again for sure.

    (5)

  • Julie W.

    So glad we stopped here on the way back to Princeville from the west shore! Free chips and salsa--chips were average but salsa was delicious. Drinks were good (mangorita and house margarita for me, Negro Modelos for the hubs) and priced decently. I got a mix and match ahi taco and crispy shrimp taco, which were both sooo delicious. There's some kind of mildly spicy creamy sauce on them that is really good! My husband got the red pork burrito, which he says is awesome. All very tasty, very filling and hubs says "very bueno"! Too bad we found this place on our last night in Kauai, or we would have made some more trips here!

    (5)

  • Sophia C.

    Veggie burrito was very good. The chips and salsa not so good. The local. Flour chips were not available. Ask for the habanero salsa ! The sopa veggie was ok ok.

    (3)

  • Jackie S.

    What a hidden gem! I was staying in an apartment near by and did not discover this until my last couple days in Kauai. The beef tacos are amazing! I also had the chips and guac. Taco orders come with 2, but they are large portions and will leave you full (even without rice and beans). Atmosphere is great, there is a small bar/counter that is comfortable if there are just a couple of you, as well as normal tables inside and out. They also do take out orders if you call ahead and want to take it back to your hotel / apt.

    (5)

  • Frank S.

    New Mexican in Kauai. Very very good food, very friendly service. Often listed as a "Mexican" restaurant, they have red and green chile salsas for the chips, just like in New Mexico, but the option of fish for most items, more like Baja. I had the veggie stacked enchilada with ahi tuna, and my was it good and hearty. Perhaps even a bit too much food for lunch. My wife had the stacked enchilada with chicken, and thought it good as well. The vegetables are said to be from local farmers on Kauai, and they taste very fresh. There is also a "loyalty" card you can have punched. Visit a couple times with a few people and you'll get a free meal in no time. A bit hard to find along the main highway in Kapa'a, but look for the parking lot for Big Save and the Burger King on the mauka side, and you'll find it. There are better Mexican restaurants in California and New Mexico, for sure, but that comparison is unfair. We've been here every time we come to Kauai and we have never had a bad meal yet, and given that the price is pretty reasonable (3 people fed for $40), you can't complain.

    (5)

  • Cortney B.

    Attention Yelpers! Whether your a local or visiting the Garden Isle. You must try this place there tacos are wonderful. I am in love with the glaring shrimp tacos. I loved them so much I got garlic fever. Insane to the membrane awesomeness. The staff is perfect and very informative. Keep up the good work. I will be back in the island soon. Lol.

    (5)

  • Appa M.

    after the whole disappointment from tiki tacos. we decided to give this place a chance and I'm glad we did because this gotta be the place for tacos. the fish and shrimp were the the best and yummiest for us, although, i don't under stand why they use lettuce instead of cabbage but it does't matter.

    (5)

  • Dheeraj S.

    2 rating for the taste...OK customer service, trying to stuff food with cheapest possible ingredients - burritto is full of lettuce and less of other ingredients. Charged $1.95 for hot sauce which came as a surprise as we expected a tobasco or something similar which is usually free at any Mexican restaurant...Atleast they should have courtesy to inform. Not worth the price...go for it if you are dying to have Mexican.

    (2)

  • Paul A.

    Don't let the thought of Mexican food next to a shell gas station at a strip mall in Kauai deter you. This place is amazing. The ambience is small and trendy, the service is very good, and the food is delicious with generous portions. Even a simple bean and cheese tostada can be surprisingly unique. Definitely give this place a try.

    (5)

  • Savannah T.

    Why can't yelp have 100 stars!! Verde is hands down my favorite restaurant. They have the best fish tacos in the world, their fish is so fresh. I go here all the time and they have the best customer service in the world. Shout-out to Dylan who is our waiter, who is super nice and friendly. Their decor is fabulous. You need to come here ASAP people.!!!

    (5)

  • Mary M.

    Adorable find on our trip. The manager treated us like long time friends and the regulars around us like family, even greeting them at the door with margaritas. The food was delicious. Ahi tacos were messy and delightful. If we venture back this way, we are sure to drop by again. Tips: margarita Mondays are their busiest nights with $3 margaritas. Happy hour is $3 margaritas or a draft beer and shot of tequila for just over $5. It's hard to beat that!

    (5)

  • Renee G.

    Tiny little place tucked between big save and the highway. A little pricy but not terrible considering it's Kauai. Ordered fish tacos and requested one ahi and one mahi mahi. The Mahi was so much better than the seared ahi. Husband had the tacos al pastor and said they were okay. He didn't rave but he didn't leave anything behind either. Service was pleasant and timely. Chips and salsa very good. Got out for $30 including tip. No drinks, just tacos.

    (4)

  • Christian G.

    DH got the verde burrito and loved it. It looked very good. I got the smothered chicken burrito and it sucked. I think my burrito was an aberration, but I've had better burrito from a Taco Bell. However, the staff was really friendly. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and actually enjoyed their jobs. That was great! They aren't kidding about that green sauce, it's spicy! I wound up taking most of my burrito to go and making fried rice out of it in the morning.

    (3)

  • Snickers B.

    Snickers says...do not eat here. It is worse than my dog food. The chicken was dry and the sauce was overwhelming. My uncles fish was not fresh and he could not finish his meal. The servers were friendly, but the food was not good at all.

    (1)

  • Benjamin M.

    Seriously delicious. Fresh tasty and friendly. Small space but family friendly feel. If it's crowded the wait is worth it. Everyone working here is super friendly, however if Dylan is working he will have you laughing as you eat or wait. Must try the fresh catch burrito!

    (5)

  • Joe B.

    The fresh fish dishes here were simply amazing. This was definitely our favorite meal on the island. The service was speedy and friendly, and the seared ahi tacos were to die for with the special sauces and fresh salsa. The burrito took it to a whole mother level. Make sure you get it smothered with green chile sauce! Once again I did the seared ahi and was amazing. The cilantro lime rice was fresh and cooked to perfection, and the creamy sauces were once again to die for. Drinks were amazing too! Try the sunset margarita! Make this a must stop for Kauai!!!!

    (5)

  • Sheri R.

    We were there last week and it was amazing food!!!! Great food, great service and provided us a to-go plate and tinfoil to take home as we both didn't finish half of our food!!!! Was amazing, totally recommend!!!!

    (5)

  • Sally M.

    Hella score! We rolled in here after checking out Yelp reviews in the area for a quick dinner before seeing the Hobbit in Lihue tonight, and made it just in time to grab margaritas at $3 a pop for Happy Hour! The cashier/server was *SUPER* friendly and welcoming, and had a genuinely friendly happy vibe. I ordered the ahi tostada and the bf ordered the veggie burrito. Both were delicious, as was the chips & salsa. My ahi tostada was a bit intimidating at first - it was HUGE! - but I quickly realized much of the mountain was local greens :) Definitely recommend this place, and one of our favorites on the island. Like other reviews said, don't let the strip mall scare you!

    (5)

  • Michael K.

    Mahi mahi smothered burrito was great. Veggies stacked enchilada was good but too much sauce and cheese. Service was fantastic. Would be back for sure. Looks like the inside was recently remodeled and looks good.

    (4)

  • Richard Z.

    Above average Mexican food for the islands, good service, and pretty cool spot. Still doesn't compare to California Mexican food, but decent for a quick fix.

    (4)

  • Jason P.

    The best meal we had while on the island! This is a must-stop for anyone looking for a modern twist on Mexican food or just a delicious meal.

    (5)

  • J.D. P.

    Great little spot for Mex on Kauai. Very nice people, great service. Small spot but good vibe. We did take out and it was quick. In their words "sort of tex mex style with a little island flavor". Even Had a gluten free burrito option (open face) that my wife loved. It was the Ultimate Chicken burrito. I had Al Pastor tacos that beat my expectations. Rice and beans on the side were pretty average, but all in all a very solid meal at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • Tuan V.

    We came in a couple days ago and had a great time during our meal, read on..... 5 stars for Kai our waiter -10 stars for the manager. My daughter is extremely allergic to milk. They served her tacos with cheese ( these things happen and we understand sometimes there are mis-communications) My daughter was so sick from the food once we starting driving back to our hotel. She threw all night , had a fever and extreme reaction to the food. I checked the food we brought home for her and indeed it had cheese under the cabbage shreds. I called the next morning just to inform of the situation and to let them know to be more careful but didn't ask for anything from them, just simply for them to be more careful. The cashier on the phone was very sorry for what happen. 2 mins later I get a call from the manager. I thought they were going to apologize for what happen to my daughter. The first sentence that came out of the manager's mouth was " What do you want from this and why are you complaining when you ate your food to go?" First of all I had a party of 10 and I ate there at the restaurant, I took my daughter's leftover home. Her next comment was " well how can I offer you anything if you're lying, you said you had the food togo when you really ate here, why didn't you tell us when you were here" I was thinking myself, I don't control the exact time my daughter reacts to the cheese, it started in the car on the way back to the hotel. at this point I had no idea what to say, all I wanted to point out is that they need to be more careful and I didn't ask for anything at all. The manager said, how do you want me to resolved this, well why don't you come in for another taco on us. I was baffled at this point, are you kidding me, my daughter could have died from this and all she can do was called me a liar and offered another taco?? how about a simple apology and sorry for what happen to you daughter. I told her I didn't want a taco! however I wanted to know why she would call me a liar, so she hung up. 2 mins later the chef John, called and apologize and I accepted. Bottom line is the manager has no customer service skills at all and I would never come back here or recommend anyone to come because of how our family was treated. I was simply telling them what happen so it doesn't harm other people in the future and this is how I get treated. Wish we never ate here.

    (1)

  • Chris H.

    We love mexican food and when we eat out, it consists of probably about 80% of what we eat when we go out. My wife kept telling me that we need to eat here because it was highly recommended but every time we walked by I said, "I don't want to, it just doesn't look like much to me". I finally gave in at the end of our trip and WOW am I glad I did!!! Awesome Fish Tacos which I'm very picky about and always looking for the worlds best fish tacos. These were the best on the island and are now on my top 5 list of all time. Amazing. And the service just can't get any better. I was so impressed with their service.

    (5)

  • Luna C.

    Really delicious food, good prices, EXCELLENT service. We should have eaten here multiple times during our stay instead of getting mediocre food at our resort and other restaurants!

    (5)

  • Andres L.

    The shrimp tacos is a must. The other dish was a shredded beef burrito. It was huge but pretty standard stuff. I would go back for the tacos alone.

    (4)

  • K K.

    Verde had tons of gluten-free options, great service and fresh food. I added them to my list of gluten-free options in Kauai: raeraegoesreal.wordpress…

    (3)

  • Kristin H.

    DELICIOUS! Our family of four had dinner here tonight based on reviews we had read on Yelp. The margaritas were made with fresh ingredients and the mahi mahi and al pastor tacos were amazing. We definitely will be back

    (5)

  • Hayley M.

    I don't usually enjoy fish tacos and usually don't eat meat, but when in Hawaii... Well, no one's perfect! Waitress talked me into a mahi mahi fish taco. Do I regret it? No. No, I don't. De-friggin-licious. Also had a good veggie taco! Only docking a star because guac was a bit subpar. Was actually surprised. But good salsa!

    (4)

  • Sabrina M.

    As a Mexican on a tiny island with limited Mexican restaurants Verde is my favorite! Service is ways great too. The only downside us the size of the restaurant. We've come at dinner when it's packed and there are limited tables. Worth the wait though!

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    Amazing! Everyone in our party of 6 loved this place! Stacked enchiladas and ultimate chicken tacos were both our favorite meals so far in Kapaa. Wow just not enough words for amazing! The waiter was fabulous too! Loved it!

    (5)

  • Chris M.

    We ate here a couple times during our last visit to Kauai. One of my favorite places in Kapaa. Great tacos, burritos, enchiladas.

    (4)

  • Lisa G.

    Now *this* is a great restaurant. We were greeted immediately and seated quickly. Despite being housed in an older strip mall (typical here), the space and ambiance are contemporary and comfortable. We timed it well by arriving at 6:00, as quite a wait started around 6:30. The food was outstanding. You get two different kinds of salsa with perfectly cooked chips right when you sit down. My girlfriend got the veggie sopapilla and I got the naked (sans fried tortilla bowl) taco salad with fresh ahi. Both were loaded with a variety of fresh veggies and great flavor. As self-proclaimed foodies, we were both very pleased with the quality and quantity (enough, but not offensively so as one often finds at American-Mexican restaurants). My only complaint is that the wine list is woefully sparse--they only offered small bottles of Woodbridge--Merlot and Chardonnay. I think this is a miss, as a Malbec and a Pinot Gris would pair nicely with the food here. After several restaurant missteps on the island, I can't recommend Verde enough. It's truly an island gem.

    (4)

  • Gayle M.

    My husband and I live on island and we are total foodies...so there are a couple of restaurants we frequent, and Verde is usually our Sunday lunch after church - def get into a food coma and go sit on the beach afterwards! LOL Josh and Maris and their team are amazing! We love them! :) My favorite is the ahi fish tacos or stacked enchilada - the chips and salsa bar are awesome! Let's not forget about the margaritas! Cute little cozy atmosphere and you won't go away hungry just w/a full belly :)

    (5)

  • G S.

    My wife and I visited based on Yelp reviews. The place was cramped. The tables were so close together that we couldn't talk comfortably with each other. I started out with an 8.00 tropical drink. It came back with no alcohol. The wait staff seemed over worked and disorganized so it took about 15 minutes to get my waiter back to ask about the drink. In the meantime, another waiter tried to deliver someone else's food and drinks a couple of times. The confusion probably included our food order not getting put in for a long time. When I asked waiter about the drink, he insisted that it had two shots of rum in it (my wife tasted it to and also tasted no rum in it.). While waiting, our guacamole finally came along with broken pieces of chips. The guacamole had the lime heavy taste and texture of canned guacamole from Smart n Final used in cheap restaurants. I'm from an Avocado region so I know what fresh avocados taste like. When my Ahi tacos arrived, they were room temperature and had more of the canned guacamole on it which ruined the flavor. My wife's food and drink were OK for her. It was too busy and chaotic to try to discuss my dissatisfaction with the staff - and my wife and I were trying to enjoy or special vacation and not deal with stressful issues, so we paid the 50.00+ check and left - thinking we could have done much better in our hotel's nice restaurant.

    (1)

  • Javier F.

    Craving for delicious fish tacos? Look no further! I'm a spicy-tacos aficionado and I'd say Verde has the hottest (and most delicious) hot sauce in the island. Fish is absolutely fresh and the execution of each taco is perfectly done. It sits more on the pricey side compared to other restaurants in the same category, but you totally get what you pay for, plus service is really good. I had the seared rare ahi taco, without rice or beans, and the fresh catch version as well, both were delicious and spicy enough, fish was perfectly cooked and yummy. Guacamole was a bit plain and tortillas were not impressing, once again... Verde's Hot sauce rocks !!! So ask for a big glass of water before eating. They serve chips along with tacos, I couldn't say of they're house made or just tostitos, just go ahead and dip them in hot sauce, you won't regret it.

    (4)

  • Ashlee P.

    EAT HERE!! Pricy but soooo good!! Get the beef short rib (it's shredded) Cali Burrito with sauces on the side. AMAZING!! My sister had a chicken burrito and said it was good. You get chips with your order, so you don't have to order more. We ordered to-go each time and ate at our hotel but you can dine-in too. It got pretty crowded around 5/6:00 but the line went fast.

    (5)

  • Tricia P.

    Great find!! Super helpful staff who actually suggested that we order less. And rightly so! The verde, verde burrito was an excellent vegetarian option. Pair that with the ahi tacos for the fish eater and the keiki menu for the kiddos and it's a perfect family stop. I will be stopping here again.

    (5)

  • Adam M.

    Ahi burrito was great as well as the service. Friday night the place was quite busy and no alcohol outside was a little of a downer but this place was topps.

    (5)

  • Wendy M.

    First night we ate here I ordered the Ultimate Chicken Burrito. Hubby had fresh catch fish tacos. Daughter had keiki quesadilla with chicken. First off, their salsas were so yummy. I preferred the red over the green but they both tasted great. Ultimate chicken burrito ROCKED. The flavors were so good. Hubby loved the fresh catch fish tacos. He says they were the best he's ever had. The keiki quesadilla was great too - the chicken was seasoned very nicely and it came with 6 mini corn sized quesadillas! Waaaay to much for the kiddo to eat. So we took it home and ate it for breakfast the next day. The first evening we rate it 5 stars. The second time we ate there, I had the chicken stacked enchilada. Husband had fresh catch fish tacos. Daughter had quesadilla. The enchilada ROCKED!!! I had half red and half green sauce on it. My husband loved it too! His fish tacos, unfortunately, sucked. The fish was supposed to be fresh and it tasted old. I thought since this place was rated highly, we might as well tell the server about it and ask if we can switch out the dish. The server was so sweet and kind and she tried to blame the off flavor by saying perhaps it was the cajun type seasoning they put on it. It was definitely not the seasoning. The fish was awful. We've been eating poke and raw fish on our 2 week trip and know when it's bad fish. Hubby ended up trying the marinated mahi mahi taco (special of the day) and for him, it tasted much better but it couldn't compare to the fresh ahi tacos he had the first night. I tasted the mahi mahi and loved it. I would order it. The people here are super friendly. Not sure what my husband would rate this place, but based on customer service, friendliness, price , value and TASTE, I rate it a 5.

    (5)

  • Teresa F.

    Super friendly ppl working there! We were on vacation there for a week & tried a lot of great places, but had to come back to this one.. Ended up eating there a total of 3 times, we tried their burritos, & shrimp tacos & OMG! We did not go wrong either way! Super delicious! I hope one day the open a Verde in northern Cali!! Please?!!! Thank you Verde!!

    (5)

  • Lisa G.

    All the food I had in Kauai was fantastic! This was such a great find that we came across through Yelp. I had the Mahi Mahi tacos. The sauce was delicious! The crunchy crouton topping added texture to every bite. We brought a 6 month old baby. They were accommodating with a high chair and also fast service. I highly recommend the Mahi Mahi tacos!

    (5)

  • Jared D.

    Must eat here! Definitely Eat the ahi and Mahi Mahi(if they have it) tacos. Excellent customer service and food, and totally affordable. Shout out to Dylan and Kai for being so awesome!

    (5)

  • Annie C.

    First off, great service. The guys were super friendly and had great manners. Food- it was ok. I ordered the stacked enchilada. It was a ton of food and it was OK. Chips and guacamole were good though. I would probably come again and try something else.

    (2)

  • Joe B.

    Verde is a bit confusing. The food is Mexican fusion but it is located in a strip mall. There are tables and a tequila bar but you order at the register. But one thing that isn't confusing is that the food is pretty tasty. I knew I wanted the Ahi Tostada before I even got there. I had seen pictures of it and those flashed rare Ahi slices surrounding a mound of local greens looked heavenly. I was not disappointed. The greens were fresh, the Ahi was the most tender I have every had and the aioli and pico de gallo gave a crisp heat to the dish. The Wife had the Veggie Stacked Enchilada which also had a nice heat from their sauce. These folks take care with the food they serve so don't let the strip mall or lack of wait service bother you. Just enjoy what they do right.

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    Found this place last weekend on our mini vaca to Kauai (we live on Oahu) and we were VERY impressed. Amazingly friendly staff, cute small town/small island atmosphere, quick service, and incredible food and drinks! Highly recommend the garlic shrimp burrito and the margarita... Mmm... "Broke da Mouth" as the locals would put it! My husband loved their vegetarian options as well, and said he has not had a burrito that good since our last vacation to San Diego, CA. Been living in Honolulu for a year and wish there was a Verde by us!! Will definitely be back on next trip to Kauai!

    (5)

  • Billie D.

    Food is fantastic. Portions are huge. Customer service is great. winner!

    (4)

  • Kimberly E.

    Best Mexican food on the island and I know good mexican food...coming from Southern California. We orders seared ahi tacos, short rib nachos and posole which were all very yummy! I only wished that their salsas were spicier but overall we had good food, good drinks and they even had the Lakers playing on one of their TVs :D

    (5)

  • Travis H.

    Not only is the food good but the guys that work here are so friendly and accommodating. Only room for improvement: I like to sit down an order, have some drinks, eats maybe some more drinks Then get bill, instead of ordering at the counter but they were so cool didn't matter!

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    This restaurant was excellent! The BF got the short rib tacos which were amazing! The short rib was tender and flavorful. The pico was fresh. I got the stuffed sopapilla with pork, christmas style. It was also very good. The green and red sauces were delicious and the pork was falling apart. The portions were large. We also got rice and beans....the rice was a bit dry. That was my only complaint. I would definitely come back here when I am in Kauai again.

    (4)

  • Brett M.

    Surprised to find very delicious Mexican food from this little, hole-in-the-wall. Lots of flavor packed into my Stacked Enchiladas. Not to mention, the staff at the front counter gave us a warm welcome when we first came in and gave us great service. I'll be back again.

    (4)

  • Kimberly C.

    Came here with my family on my last night in Kauai and went straight for the mango and li-hung margaritas! They were both very delicious and complimented my naked taco salad very well. In addition to the excellent food, the service here was amazing! The cashier was very patient with my family and came to check on us often. After waiting about 10 minutes for our food, the waiter came out and informed us that our order somehow didn't go through in their computer system so he kindly took down our orders again and brought out more chips and salsa. To end our meal, the chef cooked us delicious complimentary sopaipillas that spelled out "sorry" as a friendly apology for our order mishap. Service and food like this is hard to find nowadays so 5 stars it is!

    (5)

  • Curtis O.

    Flew over from Maui for Memorial Day weekend, came here right from the airport before checking into our condo. Had the fish tacos and the cali burrito with beef short rib. I grew up on Maui and went to college in southern california, I've had my fair share of fish tacos, Verde has the best I've ever had, not exaggerating. The short rib burrito was very rich, but delicious. Good top shelf margarita too, add li hing mui rim... Thanks Verde

    (5)

  • Pam T.

    The stacked enchiladas were the bomb! I got a mix of short rib beef and al pastor pork with medium and mild sauce. Only thing I would change next time is all medium sauce. The leftovers were just as delicious the next day.

    (5)

  • k c.

    This place is great! Who would've thought that excellent Mexican is available to be found in Kauai! The food here is amazing and so is the service. The servers were so polite, quick, and accommodating. I ordered the vegetarian sopapilla and it was delicious. My husband had the chicken burrito which was also great. highly recommended! We would've gone again if we had time!

    (5)

  • Zombie C.

    I appreciate all the previous reviews prior to my visit or I would have missed this place all together. I had the stacked enchilada with chicken and red sauce. The service was friendly and helpful, and the food was good as well. If you like Mexican food and you are in the area I suggest giving it a shot.

    (4)

  • Shaina T.

    This place only gets the three stars because the food is pretty delicious. The service, however nice, was all appearance and no substance. My mother in law, my two year old daughter and myself went for dinner recently and honestly, I consider myself lucky to have left with food at all! First, it took FOREVER (seriously, maybe 45 minutes) for anything to come out. First to come out was my daughters meal (The Keiki Quesadilla). Maybe about five minutes late mine came (missing the extra beans and rice that you have to pay extra for), but we waited to eat until my mother in law's food came. After about ten minutes I decided to walk up and ask. They not only forgot my beans and rice, but they forgot to make my mother in law's food all together. After another fifteen minutes of waiting for my mother in law's food, we asked them to box it up for us, as my daughter was about to melt down. They were very "nice" about it, but really never apologized for the inconvenience. So, we left with a cold Keike Quesadilla (pretty basic, decent), a cold Verde Verde burrito (pretty darn good despite being cold, so I would assume it would be awesome hot), and whatever my mother in law ordered. To go orders only in the future!

    (3)

  • Ann S.

    More of 3.5 but I'm feeling generous. We got the honey sopapillas as an appetizers because it looked like they had a small staff on hand and we'd have to wait. (The lady behind the register was back in the kitchen a lot as well as the busser) The sopapillas were sooo good! You get some chips and salsa to start (first basket free then they charge after that) We got the red pork and ultimate chicken burritios and they were pretty big. They were good. I wouldn't say the best I've had but I'm really picky about my Mexican food. The hubby loved his and couldn't stop raving about it. We'd likely come back next time we're here. It's not the biggest restaurant in the world so I imagine there's a wait or it's better to go if you're staying close since it's already tight quarters when the restaurant is half empty.

    (4)

  • Tom L.

    Hip setting, great service and excellent food. What an off the beaten path find! Ordered the meat tacos and husband had the chicken tacos. So much food, we could have ordered one plate and shared. Was very happy to have chosen Verde as our first eats on our Kauai trip.

    (5)

  • Joe W.

    This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever eaten at . . . not just on Kauai, but anywhere. They feature a creative menu with fresh ingredients. Don't let the strip mall setting fool you. I had my best meal on the island here.

    (5)

  • Suhail B.

    Excellent food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. The waitress was super friendly. The salsa was great. Will come back next time we are in Kauai. Small place so you may have to wait. They have 2 tables outside but no alcohol allowed.

    (5)

  • Bobbie M.

    I love love love this restaurant. They were slammed on the night we arrived and were so efficient in getting us a table. The food was delicious, fresh and very filling! The service was fast and super friendly. I wish I could eat there everyday!!

    (5)

  • David T.

    We were in the mood for Mexican food, but most of the places we found on Yelp were out of business. Finally ended up here after trying to eat at Birritohead. I ordered the stacked enchilada with beef short ribs and red sauce. My wife ordered the stacked enchilada with pork "adovado" and red sauce. Daughters ordered the Cali burrito and ultimate chicken burrito. We started with an order of nachos. Nachos were pretty good. Enchiladas were sub par. I would not return. Woul have had better tasting food at Taco Bell

    (2)

  • Sarah D.

    I was pleasently suprised on how good the food was! I had a fresh ahi wet burrito with a side of fresh guacamole. The portions are huge and their sauces are great! So much flavor! Priced good..for Kauai! Service was great too

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    Another great find through Yelp! Had our first lunch on Kauai here. I got the seared ahi tacos and they were wonderful! They are a bit on the pricey side (I want to say $14?) but for the quality and freshness, it's totally worth it. One tip: If you aren't a big fan of spicey, maybe ask for the spicey sauce on the side. It got to be a bit overwhelming for me. Oh, and got to try someone's ahi taco salad, too and that was also very, very good.

    (4)

  • Tamra P.

    I've come to realize that Mexican is one of those cuisines I really have to be in the mood for to enjoy properly. I wasn't particularly in the mood for Mexican when I visited Verde but was impressed that they had some vegetarian and even a vegan option. We had a monstrous basket of chips to munch on while we waited for the food to come out. I ordered the stacked veggie enchiladas which were okay. I didn't care for the green sauce too much and thought there was way too much cheese. Hubby on the other hand loved the sauce and devoured his ginormous mahi burrito. 3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the service. Waitress/cashier was excellent. She managed to service a full room, cashier, and check on everyone timely. Very personable and attentive. Margaritas were also yummy. They didn't have one single light beer available! Kauaians don't drink light beer? Great happy hour deals, and it seemed like a fun spot to watch a game.

    (4)

  • Nikki B.

    Hands down best soft tacos I've ever had. Manager suggested a special enchilada for hubby with both salsas & shredded beef, along with the house 'fire sauce'. He said it was awesome with lots of flavor. When in Kauai don't miss this place!

    (5)

  • Fred S.

    The beef short rib stacked enchiladas and happy hour $3 margaritas are amazing

    (5)

  • aaron b.

    Incredible! We stopped in to grab dinner on vacation and loved it so much we came back for lunch the next day! Food is amazing. Service is friendly. Try the chicken tacos. I miss them already.

    (5)

  • Nichole F.

    My only disappointment: we found this place on the last two days of our 11-day vacation. From Poipu to Hanalei, I ate fish tacos and ahi poke every. single. day. Out of fancy restaurants, out of fish markets, out of taco trucks. By the end of our trip, I considered myself a sommelier of fish tacos, a connoisseur of ahi, so you must understand that my 5-star review of Verde should be considered expert and above all other reviews. The service at Verde was strangely amazing, for one of those order-at-the-counter places. When the wrong beer was delivered, the guy ran straight back and grabbed the correct one, letting us keep the first one for free. The employees were funny and nice and worked really really hard at their job. I strongly recommend the seared Ahi tacos. They were different than any others that I had. A huge, hearty helping of fish, with a little bit of cabbage. Rather than the opposite, which was common at many other establishments. (One other place even put RANCH DRESSING on the tacos! Are you frickin' KIDDING me?! I'm not in kindergarden!) Verde's tacos had a lightly spicy mayo-type sauce that I ordered on the side the second time. I actually didn't even end up using it because the whole thing had fantastic flavor on it's own. Oh, and the taco itself: crispy and not soggy or greasy; so so so good. Based on the fact that my boyfriend didn't speak to me for approximately 20 minutes during both visits to Verde, I'm guessing that his braised short rib tacos were equally amazing. He also waved like a child and said "Goodbye Verde" when we passed by on our way to the Lihue airport.

    (5)

  • Greg B.

    the triple stacked enchiladas were awesome (i had the pork, my mom had the beef short rib), the servers we're friendly, and the $3 "Monday margaritas" were actually quite tasty. the light and crispy chips and two flavors of salsa before hand were great too, and they refilled both without us having to ask. glad we made the trip from Kilauea. nom nom nom.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    We were in town for 7 days and ate there 3 times....need I say more? $3 margaritas all day Monday! El Pastor tacos are loaded with meat. It sounds funny but the meat has a little crunch to it which makes it unique and delicious. The El Pastor burrito was also good but found the tacos better with just meat & cabbage. The stacked pork enchiladas are also delicious & big enough to share. Get a punch card and get 10 off after $90-$100 purchases. Can't remember which. If you want a table go early otherwise take it to go - it's just as good at home.

    (5)

  • Brandon S.

    Coming from California, and growing up in Southern California surrounded by tons of great Mexican restaurants I have a hard time giving Verde a good review. Maybe it's just that you can't compare Hawaiian Mexican food to authentic Mexican... We ordered the spare rib tacos and the garlic shrimp burrito and weren't especially impressed by either, although I will agree that it did taste fresh. Service was good, friendly, and attentive, the establishment was clean, but that's where the positives end in my book. If you're from the mainland and on the lookout for authentic Mexican, I'd look elsewhere. But plenty of locals seemed to like it.

    (2)

  • Emily H.

    First review ever and wanted to rave. Didn't think I could find this good of Mexican food on the island. Surprised and full. Will return before we leave.

    (5)

  • T S.

    Ordered what turned out to be the two top sellers: ahi tacos and pork tacos. Great food, very fresh ingredients and friendly staff members. A local tried to snake the last table which was ours by rights, the cashier politely told the regular customers that the rules are: order first then get a table. the food here is worth waiting for and even these potential table thieves just gave up the table, hung their heads and waited for someone to leave, they weren't about to go somewhere else. A must try while visiting.

    (5)

  • Aimee A.

    came in here because I was hungry and wanting a to-go meal since I had run off to work. staff was very nice, helpful and friendly. I ordered the al pastor burrito. my burrito was ready in 5 minutes. they gave me chips too. their chips were warm and just right, not too salty and not greasy at all. I love their salsa which was mildly spicy and had a clean fresh flavor. finally, the al pastor burrito was amazing. the sauce complimented the soft pork meat inside the tortilla nicely to bring out the flavor . I could see and taste some potatoes (not rice) inside too which was nice change to the usual rice in the burrito it is kinda pricey at 12 dollars per burrito but I was happy with the food and the service. :)

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    Absolutely you need to stop for a meal here. Excellent service, quick meals and scrumptious food! Don't be scared away by the looks of it outside

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    I live in California, home of outstanding Mexican food. I have eaten thousands of burritos in my lifetime and Verde's Al Pastor Burrito is in the top five. It would be perfect if the meat could stay hot long enough for me to eat the whole thing. Once you've encountered the first bite you'll know what I mean. Great service as well - no reason not to go.

    (5)

  • Joel H.

    We've eaten dinner here 3 times on a 7-day vacation. Need I say more? The food is great and the service is even better.

    (5)

  • Kyle G.

    One of the very best places for dinner on our trip. I don't know what the issue was with service. We had Kai helping us, and it was about the best service on the island. Ask for the Kai special!

    (5)

  • Susan S.

    hole in the wall location but boy did they deliver.....great food and service.

    (5)

  • Wendy V.

    Once we found it, we came in every day until it was time to leave Kauai. The fish tacos are the best - we tried Ahi, Ono, and Mahi Mahi and all were amazingly delicious and worth every bite. We did try the rice and beans as a side once and that was disappointing but it's ok bc the tacos are very filling as is.

    (5)

  • P P.

    That's not Mexican food shouldn't be listed as Mexican food. Yes, they have chips. Not so good chips. Staleish in fact. Not warm like another reviewer called out. Had the ahi tacos. Why must everything come with mayo sauce? Also had garlic shrimp tacos, these are said to have a cornmeal crust. They are basically rolled in Corn meal and fried, coated so much, like a frozen product might be, not good. added beans and rice to both tacos, extra $2.50 for each plate. Totally not worth this cold white rice with what seemed like dried oregano in it. Asked for hot sauce and was charged $2 for a very small container- smaller than the salsa that comes free. Didn't mention that the hot sauce was $2 until it showed up on the receipt. Apparently they recently remodeled and added servers. It's nice inside but not worth the low quality food.

    (1)

  • Kauai B.

    Was crowded when me, and my family decided to try this place. Initially the place seemed very small, dimly lit with dirty tables. Within 3 minutes of sitting down waiter told us that we had to give up our table because 2 people who came in after us were ready to order and we were not... i couldn't believe what i heard, I wanted to get loud but decided otherwise... very upsetting. I grew up here and recently returned to find this rude restaurant in my neighborhood, they only appeared to want to cater to tourists. Can't speak for the food but service was absolutely terrible and will never get my $$, ill be sure to share my experience with everyone.

    (1)

  • Juan C.

    The fish burritos are amazing and prefect for sharing for two. The staff is attentive and very friendly. I plan to revisit before my one week vacation is over.

    (5)

  • John B.

    Verde was awesome, we stopped by this place on the way back from Hanalei. We had the Ahi tacos and the Al Pastor tacos and both were flavorful, cooked to perfection and tasted just as good as any Mexican food, if not better than any place in SoCal. These guys do it right and we'll definitely be back for more. Don't forget to order the fresh homemade guacamole with chips.

    (5)

  • Dan W.

    The worst fish I have ever had

    (1)

  • David A.

    This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It has a unique flavor that will satisfy the simplest and most sofisticated pallet. Their nachos and layered enchilada are WOW!!! We went there 3 times in 2 weeks. They are that good... Don't miss their magarita Monday's.

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    Located in a strip mall along the main highway around the island. Stopped in after a long day on the north shore on our way back to Poipu. The food was excellent and we had the shrimp/fish tacos, stacked enchiladas, and al pastor burrito. It was the bomb and huge. Green chile was spicy and the salsa bar and enough options to satisfy me. Great pickled peppers/carrots. Service was fast and friendly. I loved that the guy kept calling everyone buddy and you order at the counter and food is brought out to you. There around about 6 tables and the place was super packed when we went at 6 on a weekday. Would recommend getting it to go and eating across the highway at the beach. They offer a punch card with 1 punch for each 10 bucks you spend. I was shocked that the final bill was 55 dollars for three entrees, but it was worth it to me. Check this local gem out for sure. I wish I could have found this place sooner on our vacation. :(

    (5)

  • Willem D.

    Rude waiter kicked us out of our table and moved us under a dirty AC unit that spit dirt out on us. We were told the chicken would be white meat but it came out all dark and gamey, probably from the wild chickens running on te island. 3 strikes and I lost my appetite. Def do NOT recommend! Someone should call the health inspector.

    (1)

  • Bruce A.

    This was a real surprise. Good quality Mexican food with giant portions. Boy do you get your money's worth. The place is very small, so be prepared to wait or time your visit when the tourists are gone. It is a very small place with few tables, but you can sit outside where they have a couple of tables. Right next door to the Big Save. So if you are in Kapa'a and want to stop for some good Mexican, I highly reccomend this place.

    (4)

  • Aaron D.

    Great, random, lucky find. Stumbled across them because of the crowd and couldn't have been more pleased! Service was excellent and they worked hard to fit our large group. Everyone was so polite and friendly. Food came out incredibly fast and was delicious! I had the tacos al pastor and they were incredible, and I'm from Texas!! Not to mention the guac...awesome. Have to check them out if on the island!

    (5)

  • Gayle V.

    Read that this was a place to try and we were glad that we went here! Great fish tacos and Garlic shrimp tacos!!! The staff is very friendly and wants to please! The location is in the Big Save grocery center which looked on the "seedy" side but were glad that we went. If you want to go for dinner that will not cost an arm and leg, this place will help the budget and you get great food! We both felt that its more of a lunch destination....

    (4)

  • Bruce S.

    Excellent food, and large portions. Pleasant surprise to find great Mexican food away from Texas. The Al Pastor burrito was so tasty.

    (4)

  • Haole B.

    Best Mexican food in the State - well, at least best fish tacos we've ever had! Also, carnitas was unbelievable, happy hour $3 margaritas w/ honey-drizzled sopapillas were delicious. We waited out "tropical depression" Flossie during happy hour here. Staff were warm with plenny aloha. We've been looking for a good Mexican restaurant since we moved to the islands over 3yrs ago.

    (5)

  • Susan L.

    Lunch Jan 21, 2014. One waitress apparently called in sick so only one waitress served the entire room. She was very nice, although overworked, and although service was likely a little slower than normal, she did a great job considering the place was packed. Food was very good. Fish tacos and fish burritos - pretty tasty. Will come back.

    (4)

  • Shayla M.

    I think we ate here 3 times during our latest trip to Kauai. It's AWESOME. And I'm born and raised in Southern California *and* experienced with trendy fusion food. This isn't traditional Mexican food, and shouldn't be compared as such. Verde is its own thing. Judge it for itself, which seems to be New Mexican / Hawaiian fusion. (New Mexican as in New Mexico.) Works for me! You'll overlook it because it's just a tiny place in a strip mall, but it's a gem. Excellent food. Great salsa bar. Awesome margarita deal. The stacked enchiladas were my favorite. The Ahi burrito was also amazing. We ended up ordering a bunch of stuff our last meal there just to try it all even though we knew we wouldn't finish. It was that good! A definite favorite! I dearly hope they open a location on The Big Island one day! :) Yuki was super cute, love her! We will most definitely be back. Regularly.

    (5)

  • Chris J.

    We visited Kauai for the first time and this palace happened to e right down the road from the house we were renting. The only way to describe this place would be AMAZING! Seriously though, this best Mexican food I've ever had and the prices were certainly reasonable as well. I woke highly recommend this place to anyone as we all found it to be one of the tastiest places to eat on the island!

    (5)

  • Edita P.

    Absolutely loved the food there during a recent trip to Kauai, so good that we ate there twice and would have eaten there again but for the fact that we wanted try other places. The food portions are large, prices are great and most importantly the food was delicious. We tried different fish tacos, chicken tacos and the beef stacked enchilada; they were all great. This was our favorite food on the island.

    (5)

  • Monica M.

    Best Mexican I have had on this island!! They really know what they're doing here. I totally recommend this place for Mexican food lovers. We ordered the veggie burrito and stacked enchiladas. The sauce, the meats, the veggies, they are all cooked and prepared so well. The dishes are well thought out. Who are these people? haha I'd come back any day.

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    My wife and I went there last night for dinner and we were not disappointed. I had the Ahi Ahi tacos and she had the Pork Pastor tacos. Service was great - super friendly and super fast with our order. Best part of the experience was the food! Excellent and filling. When I first looked at my order, I thought I'd need to order a side dish but I was full on the 2 tacos.

    (5)

  • V K.

    After landing in Kauai, and hungry for lunch, we turned to Yelp. Read about Verde, and tried to find it, but with no luck - signage is small, much of the Kauai roads don't have street signs, and Google maps doesn't map out addresses well on Kuhio Hwy because of the hyphenated addresses. Back to Verde. We finally found it on our way back to the airport 5 days later, and we were so happy we did! (Actually bummed we didn't find it the first time around). The server was a sweetheart. It's small, but clean. All food made to order. I had the catch of the day tacos and my fiancé had the green burrito with the catch of the day. Catch of the day was blackened ono. There was so much fish in both or our orders, fresh, well seasoned, and so tasty! The free chips and salsa were great (first round free, additional chips and salsa for a charge). If ever in Kapa'a, I would stop her for some fresh and tasty Mexican Hawaii style.

    (5)

  • Edward B.

    Excellent chicken tacos, with a unique flavor. Same for the carne tostada. Staff was very friendly and service great. I fully recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    Yum! We got some really tasty vegetarian Mexican here. It can sometimes be hard to find veggie options when you're traveling so I was happy this was here. The burritos were tasty, the staff was friendly beyond belief, and the place was packed in an encouraging way. Also, I left my card here like a sillypants but they held onto it and gave it to me the next day. Super friendly.

    (4)

  • Alisha W.

    I was recently in Kauai for 10 days and I ate dinner here twice..... The ahi fish tacos are AMAZING and they give you a good amount of food. This place is a little bit pricey, but worth every penny....Especially on Pacifico Tuesdsay!!! Yummy, Pacifico and fish tacos, can't go wrong. The beef nachos and guacamole with chips are great..... I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Kauai. It was the one of the best meals I had while in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Carey D.

    Fantastic! A unique twist makes this a Hawaiian version of Mexican-American foods. Friendly staff, but the restaurant is a bit too small & spartan. Highly recommend if you are looking for something slightly different, but still delicious.

    (5)

  • Jackie T.

    Where to begin? We researched and visited many restraints on the island and enjoyed most of them tremendously. However, this was our favorite! Huge servings and super fresh food! LOVED the Mahi Mahi burrito- spicy and smothered is the way to go! Monday's are 3 buck margaritas, and they did not skimp on the tequila The food was fast, hot, and delicious. I highly recommend Verde!

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This is the best mexican food on the island. For sure, order their ahi tacos. We went twice and had the garlic shrimp tacos & ahi tacos the first time. Raved about them all week so on our way down to Poipu, we stopped by again. This time, we just got the Ahi ones. The sauce on them is sublime. Addicting stuff!! Order them--you won't be disappointed. Our server was great. Ask about their loyalty card if you plan to spend $100 or more.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    My wife and I love this place. I think we ate here 3 times this trip. As a matter of fact we eat here at least 3 to 4 times a trip. Great customer service. Fresh fish. Oh so good. Can't wait for our next meal there.

    (5)

  • Katt K.

    Such an awesome little place. Quaint. Fun. Lively. Great service and food and drinks. The only annoying thing I found (today) was some irritating customer that bitch and complain about everything. "It's too hot!" "Your window is dirty" "how much will it cost to share a plate?" Whenever I want to celebrate and treat myself, this is where I come

    (5)

  • Tyson H.

    Everybody raves about the food in Kauai, but my wife and I have been here for over a week now and have yet to find much to brag about. The Kauai beef has been noticeably different and delicious than the beef back home but aside from that a lot of these restaurants are lacking the wow factor. Ver'de was good; dont get me wrong- but just not great. I ordered the fish burrito. Was a little surprised by a $2 upcharged at checkout for "catch of the day" fish burrito. Isn't the fish burrito made with fresh fish? I guess it's only fresh if you opt for the $2 upgrade? Mahi was cooked just right. Beans were dry. Rice looked better than it tasted. Spicy green sauce is lacking a citrus/cilantro pop. I had to reluctantly put some of my wife's chile lime salad dressing on it. The house made spicy chile dressing is something to talk about, but unfortunately the SIDE salad comes at a steep price, and if you ask for some of the sauce on the side it's another $2 upcharge. Complimentary chips and salsa add a nice touch but even the salsa was too sweet for my taste. Pink lemonade wasn't house made but was somehow watered down almost to the point that it had no flavor at all, and our waitress didn't offer to refill it once. Other than that her attendance was great! For dessert we ordered some churro fries- cinnamon sugar ratio was off- too much cinnamon. Might be nice to serve it with some sort of dipping sauce? So all in all I would say that ver'de is just alright. Maybe some dishes are better than others. Maybe it's a hit and miss sort of place. I was just expecting more from a place with such great reviews. If I go back I would get the taco salad.

    (3)

  • Edward L.

    Nice little spot in a shopping center. Pretty warm on the inside, no AC. Played some great cuts on the radio/spotify? Either way, good music makes up for the warmth.. Almost like in da club. Even had a refreshing ginger-cilantro mojito. Staff was having a fun time, and it showed, good vibes. For appy's: Had the Garlic shrimp quesadilla. Oh so flavorful! That garlic/chipotle aioli slathered on every bite with the melted cheese, probably best thing we ate. (FYI, also amazing cold, for a late night snack) Ahi tuna tacos: As billed - medium rare with an appropriate sear. Two really is enough. Smothered mahi mahi burrito (fresh catch): Could have used more fish, not every bite had one unfortunately. Lots of fillers to make up for it. Watch out for the green chile sauce. Definitely more spice than the red. I think that if you are looking for some fresh with Mexican flair, check this place out. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Kiana F.

    Friend and I were craving margaritas after a hike, and stopped at Verde (after driving around the parking lot in search of the place). Their house special margarita was delicious! I will be thinking about it for a long while, craving it, and not being able to get it for a very long time. Too bad. I ate the sopaipilla (not really knowing what it was), and it was so tasty! Loved it. Will most definitely return when I am on island again!

    (4)

  • Sophie L.

    Amazing mahi tacos. No doubt about that. ...bad part is that they nickel and dime you. I came on Monday at 6 and the restaurant was just filling up with the dinner crowd. Another 5 minutes and we would have had to wait for seats. I was getting a bit upset with how long it was taking to take our order, but the guy who ended up taking our order explained that one of their servers called in sick and the folks in the kitchen were helping. The specials for the day was mahi mahi and ahi. I opted for the mix and match tacos. They don't explicitly say you can do that in the menu but I saw another Yelper suggest that, so I did just that. I tried the steak and mahi. I give the steak taco a 2.5/5 stars. It was flavorful, but it was pulled beef instead of steak. The mahi was a 5/5 stars. The fish was super tender, unlike any other mahi mahi anything that I've ever had. Things to note: - Monday's are margarita Monday's with $3 margaritas - you CAN mix and match tacos - always go for the mahi tacos - you will get nickel and dimed - they didn't tell me the hot sauce was an extra TWO dollars for .5 ounce of not good hot sauce. They also charge for additional chips after the first basket.

    (3)

  • Mikey H.

    We were looking for a place for a late lunch and Verde didn't close early like some of the other places, so we gave them a chance. Friendly greeting, we sat at the bar, the cold AC hitting me, and it felt good. We ordered house margaritas and they were pretty good, not as strong as what we're use to, but good flavor. I ordered a chicken burrito, the partner had the carne. Both were good sized but I feel mine was the better of the two. The only problem, which I found is one on the islands, is that there's no decent rice and beans that come with. Other than that, our meals hit the spot. Our server was friendly, and they became very busy as we ate our lunch. Verde is worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Nali M.

    after moving home to kauai from tucson, arizona, i have been wanting to try this place for quite some time. we finally took the opportunity to go for lunch last week. the restaurant was busy for lunch. it's not really that big inside, but they had a nice table in the corner for us to sit at. they also have outdoor seating, which is nice if you want that option. the bus boy gave us some warm corn tortilla chips and a bowl of freshly made salsa. there wasn't any heat to the salsa (which i like). it was sooooo delicious! my husband got the cali burrito, which was gigantic. it came with green sauce. i ordered the stuffed sopaipillas, but asked for it without beans. they didn't communicate that with the kitchen and it came out with beans, but, to my surprise they were freaking delicious! i got my red sauce on the side, which was good too, but i preferred the salsa much more. i hope that i can convince the husband to take me back again sometime soon. it was that good!

    (5)

  • Kara P.

    I love the vegan tacos...I come to Verde when I arrive on Kauai and I enjoy the restaraunt every time. Accommodating and lively, I make Verde a regular stop during my Kauai visits and will continue to do so.

    (5)

  • Tom A.

    Good food, reasonable prices for an island, and very friendly attentive service. I had the tacos al pastor- very good. Wife had a shrimp and a chicken taco which she enjoyed as well. Guacamole is more of a puree so I would skip that next time. Sopapillas for dessert were tasty. Place was crowded and the margaritas/ drinks looked great. Would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Nadine S.

    Dinner out tonight with a great friend who took me to a place I never knew about despite all the times I have stayed on Kauai for work. The tourist spots are not always the best and the little out of the way places only the locals know about are usually great. This place is a perfect example of that. Monday night and all tables inside and out were full but luckily we were next on the wait list. Only waited about 10 minutes and then a table opened up. We were greeted by the waiter immediately with our free chips that were tasty with the accompanying salsa. We each ordered a taco dish. My friend had the Ahi tacos (I don't like raw or lightly seared fish) and I had the garlic shrimp tacos with rice and beans. The plate came steaming hot with cheese melted on the beans. The flavor of the garlic shrimp tacos was delicious and pretty big. The dish came with 2 soft tacos but I took 1 home but it didn't last long. Consumed within 2 hours of going to my hotel. Oh well, it probably wouldn't have tasted good for breakfast anyway. The meal was under $30 for both of us which is pretty cheap for an onolicious meal!!!

    (5)

  • LL C.

    this review is skewed, I live in SF and can already get modern decor, good/cheap mexican food anytime i want. this restaurant seemed to cater for tourists, the decor is modern, the food (while good) was pretty expensively priced. the service was friendly, the drinks good/strong. frankly, i don't come to hawaii looking for mexican. only came here after uncle aaron (hawaiian blizzard) recommended. if you are looking for an authentic experience (either hawaiian or mexican), this is not the place. the food is good, so if you only care for that, then this would be a fine choice.

    (3)

  • Jessica M.

    Best meal during our week here! I had the stacked enchiladas which were delicious. I also tried the Ginger cilantro mojito which was awesome. Hubby had the pork smothered sopapillas which included little potatoes. They also have a kids menu which was nice but opted for an extra dice of rice and beans. Grandma had the red sauce burrito which she also said she enjoyed. We will be back here! The only bad thing is that we discovered this awesome place on the last day of our trip!

    (5)

  • Ken M.

    Surprisingly tasty food for a place that looks and sounds like it caters to frat boys in jeeps! Maybe it was just the loud TV, but this place didn't feel like a foodie bet --- but this might be the most salad-like taco salad I've ever had. The clientele was indeed mostly tourist --- lots of back-home T-shirts and sweatshirts --- but the food managed to be savory without being greasy. The tacos (al pastor if I remember correctly) hit the spot, but that's an easier thing to get right than a taco salad. Now, if they could just change the ambiance a little...

    (4)

  • Chelsey D.

    Wasn't too bad of a place. My husband and I decided to come here one night just to check it out. We like trying new places. The food was good. There wasn't much to really hit on this place. We both got burritos the place was packed but overall delicious food. Was a little heavier than what we would have liked but hey its food!

    (4)

  • Jeannie S.

    Really impressed with this place!! Wow, the service was so great!! I couldn't believe how friendly and welcoming everyone was here, plus the service was so prompt and very attentive!! As a vegan, it was great to see vegan options and to hear the wait staff tell me it's good to tell them I was vegan so they would make sure not to cook my veggies in butter--now I truly appreciate!! Food was super tasty, well prepared and very fresh! I ordered the Verde verde burrito without cheese and wet--soooo good!! Though this place is in a smaller strip mall, once you walk in the decor and environment felt so nice--they really did a great job, as it reminds me of smaller places I've eaten at in San Francisco. This is definitely a favorite & I'd gladly recommend it this place to anyone!!

    (5)

  • Marc L.

    Our first food stop after arriving in Kauai. We looked it up on yelp and read some reviews and decided to try it out. We sat down and were promptly welcomed with water and menus. We ordered the Ahi tacos and they were fabulous! Almost to much food for one person. The taste and texture of these were simply amazing. I would recommend these tacos to any Ahi fan. I then ordered a Mango margarita on the rocks. Sorry to say it tasted like dirty water due to the cheap tequila in it. If you order one make sure and upgrade to good tequila not the well stuff (yuck) it should then be yummy.While looking at the other food coming out of the kitchen everything looked large portioned and yummy. We will be back for the tacos.

    (4)

  • Chee K.

    This place rocked! We didn't know what to expect but saw this place had some good reviews. We wanted a change from the usual loco mocos so on the way back from one of the beaches, we stopped off here. It's located in a strip mall but don't let the surroundings fool you. This restaurant is legit. You will find yourself in a bright cheery restaurant with pop music blaring (more on that later). The waiter is super fast and cheerful. He brought us fresh chips and housemade salsa. But the tacos, omg...the tacos. I ordered the fish tacos, mahi mahi. It was seasoned so well, the fish tasted so fresh, this was the best fish taco I've ever had. I'm drooling just thinking about it. My husband had the ahi tuna taco which were good but not as good as mine. Go there, have an ice cold margarita and definitely order the mahi mahi tacos. You will not be disappointed. I'm not so crazy about the loud dance music but I would put up with it to eat their delicious tacos!

    (5)

  • Jasmine S.

    Yo quiero Verde! Verde es muy delicioso! :) Seriously, we love this place! Always a good choice. I am a fan of the ahi taco salad with the yummy crunchy shell. I even talked my boyfriend into sharing it with me one time even though he loves his chicken enchiladas smothered with red and green sauce. The drinks are good and drunk and the price matches the quality of the food. Plus, the servers always have mucho aloha!

    (5)

  • Charlie Rae Y.

    The best meal we had in 2 weeks on Kauai! 10 months later my entire family is still talking about the lunch we had at Verde while visiting Kauai! Each of us had a different dish and all were divine. The beef was my personal favorite- their enchilada sauce was so flavorful. My only regret was not trying this spot out sooner while we were there so we could have visited again

    (5)

  • Alex S.

    Wow...Mexican food in Kauai? This place is awesome....fresh ingredients & mouth watering flavors. My wife ordered the Ahi taco's and I ordered the Ahi burrito....awesome! Keep it up Verde....gotta get the word out!

    (5)

  • Kimberly T.

    The best fish tacos my friend has ever had, was here. I opted for the Stacked Enchiladas and my other friend had their lunch special which was a single taco with beans and rice for $7. Enchiladas were good and service was great. Dylan at the bar has great energy and was so much fun talking too. I'd give him 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Nish B.

    Kind of different to have them say "the first bowl of chips and salsa is on us, but then if you want more - you pay!". Ok! Haha. I ordered the bean tostada - it was good. Probably the only mexican place I would go back to if I came back to the island. Service is good. The guacamole wasn't great, it almost seemed like they blended the avocado in a blender and then served it. So I would pass on that.

    (3)

  • Melissa B.

    Delicious! Vegetarian tacos were so yummy, generous portions (had leftovers for next day!) Husband had a smothered burrito, red and green chili - Christmas style as they say in New Mexico. Enchiladas and posole looked like his mother's type of cooking. Sopapillas with honey- only time I have had them outside of New Mexico, tasted like Albuquerque! Why do that on a Hawaiian vacation? Was directed here by locals for something quick and delicious- and it was both. Will go back next time on the island- a nice counterpoint to all the poke!

    (5)

  • Shiara R.

    3 random things: 1. The water is amazing 2. The ahi in the ahi tostada is just a guest 3. The sour cream on the nachos is magical Only bad thing is the space

    (4)

  • Shaun L.

    Ahi burrito, red sauce, smothered. it's so beautiful and delicious it brings a tear to my eye.

    (5)

  • Robert E.

    Good food. Great service. Great shrimp tacos. They served us pretty quick which was nice. It's a small restaurant so they are very attentive. First time I've eaten here but hopefully I can make it back here again!

    (4)

  • Sylvia Y.

    Thank god for the complimentary chips and salsa cuz chances are you'll be starving by the time you get a table (it's a popular spot and for good reason!) Got the ahi tuna taco, ahi tostada, and carne tostada (Kauai beef) to share between 3 ppl. All were good and have a little spicy kick to it! Pretty well priced for filling & good food in Kauai. I'd definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Jonathan F.

    We were having difficulties finding a good place to eat on the island for a reasonable price, this was the ultimate find. We ended up coming here twice, it was so good. I've lived in Mexico and grown up in East LA at this place Verde was surprisingly one of the best Mexican food places I've ever been

    (5)

  • Rick P.

    I never thought I'd say this but this has to be one of the best restaurants we visited here. The decor is very clean and modern. I was expecting a crappy hole in the wall shack style place. When I heard Mexican I thought, this can't be that good in Kauai but I sure was wrong. The food is very reasonably priced and they also have happy hour so I took advantage and got a mango margarita which was good but would have tasted better frozen. We got the Ono fish taco and garlic shrimp taco. They were both amazing with so much juicy flavor but I liked the garlic shrimp a little more. My wife got the chicken burrito which blew her away. She also wasn't expecting this to be that great. I wish we could have come back here but we ran out of time. Next time we'll come back.

    (5)

  • Naomi T.

    I am typically all about al pastor tacos, and those were okay, but the shrimp tacos were lightly crusted and more flavorful. The plates are very simple no frills with rice and beans for an additional charge. While it was reasonably priced the tacos were not particularly memorable.

    (3)

  • William L.

    One of the best fish tacos I've had! We stayed very near Verde and decided to try it out. We went there around 8 pm and was able to get a table without waiting. We ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and the ahi tostado. Both items were very good and the ingredients tasted fresh. The pricing is reasonable and we would definitely come here again when we're back in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Candice C.

    I was excited to try this place after reading all of the great reviews, but was disappointed after eating here. My husband and I had the chicken and Mahi tacos with a side of beans and rice for an extra charge. I typically love Mahi Mahi but these tacos were super fishy and did not seem fresh. They were smothered in the sauce they use and it almost seemed like they were trying to cover up the fact the fish wasn't fresh. The beans and rice were lacking flavor and luke warm by the time they were served to us. The loud and obnoxious drunk guy at the bar didn't help. You would have thought the restaurant would have said something when guests were complaining and refused to sit at the open seats next to him because of how annoying he was, but they didn't. Won't be coming back here, and don't plan on recommending to others.

    (2)

  • Chloe G.

    GREAT FOOD! We love Eli:) (Elijah) make him a server he is awesome. Great authentic and quality food at a good price

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Husband and I ate here tonight. He had the stacked enchiladas and I had the pork El Pastor. They were good. Didn't care for the chips and salsa.

    (4)

  • Amanda J.

    My husband and I are visiting Kauai for our honeymoon. I'm always looking for noteworthy Mexican food, so after reading the reviews on yelp, we decided to give it a try. Long story short, we've been here for five days and have already eaten at Verde twice. New favorite for tacos. The garlic shrimp and mahi mahi were crazy good.

    (4)

  • Gale M.

    Our introduction to fish tacos, and one of the best things we've ever eaten. A not-to-be-missed restaurant!

    (5)

  • Ipek S.

    Overall not bad, the service was the quickest I had in the island, but the food was between 3 and 4 stars. My vegan tacos were tasting okay but the salad on it seemed to be not so fresh. Their margarita is made with premixed sour so it doesn't have the fresh taste again. Chicken sopapilla was delicious, guacamole wasn't the freshest. Not a must visit place in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Doug Z.

    Best restaurant on the island!!!!! Was here a week and ate here twice. Highly recommend and the servers are extremely helpful

    (5)

  • Raul D.

    Great Mexican place in a strip mall in Kapa'a. For the limited options available in all the Islands this place was great, great menu with lots of options, the kids had the beef burrito... I ate the little leftover, very tasty, my wife and I split a carnitas burrito "wet style" very tasty and the mahi fish tacos which were very good as well. For dessert, the churro fries with honey-butter source were a big hit! If you are in the Kapaa area do not miss this place!

    (5)

  • Sheryl I.

    Great service and great food! We all had ahi and cooked to perfection! Burrito, tostada, taco and salad all delicious. Salsa also very flavorful! Mexican food in Kauai?? Come to verde .... Won't be disappointed!

    (4)

  • Leslie H.

    Hants down the best tacos I've ever had! The garlic shrimp and mahi mahi tacos were like heaven in my mouth. Service was also great, the hostess was really sweet and the busboy was super helpful. Will probably be back to try the taco salad! Only reason why I'm taking off a star is because of the long wait... don't come if you're in a hurry and looking to grab something super quick to eat.

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    As suggested by other Yelpers, I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos (which were the "fresh catch"). Would definitely recommend that to any potential customers. Other reviewers have noted that Verde charges for essentially everything--ordering a side of hot sauce is $2, adding rice and beans to your meal is $2.50, a refill of your chips is somewhere around there as well. However, while I did find the pricing a bit annoying, it does state in the menu that these items and others do cost.

    (4)

  • Leanna W.

    Overall, a solid place, but not particularly standing out in my mind. My stacked enchilada was definitely the highlight. A ton of food, tasty and well-made. Ambiance is also fun and it seemed like they have an extensive drink menu. My husband's fish taco salad was very disappointing. The fish did not taste fresh at all - extremely fishy flavor - and while it was supposed to be charred or something, some pieces were flat out very burnt. The dressing was relatively very heavy for the salad and bogged down the salad leaves to the point that they were limp. Also, although it said that it was served in a taco bowl shell, it wasn't. We were told the wait would be 15-20 min and it was easily 30-40. Not a horrible place to eat by any means, and we'd probably go back if we were in the area and try some new dishes, but it was a bit disappointing based on all the A++ Yelp reviews and for the amount of time we had to wait.

    (3)

  • Dumuzi N.

    Sopaillas + honey reminds me of Abq, NM!! Good lunch specials chicken al pastor tacos.

    (4)

  • Monica C.

    This was our favorite restaurant during our recent trip to Kauai. We loved it so much we went back three times in the 7 days we were on the island! I had the sopaipilla, tostada, and stacked enchilada. Everything was delicious, but the sopaipilla was my favorite by far. The staff is friendly and makes your visit to Verde that much better. We sat at the bar and chatted with several of them. Verde will be my first and last stop on my next trip to Kauai!

    (5)

  • Heather C.

    In the middle of a strip mall, one would think this place would have that "fast food" decor and aroma. NOT SO. It is decorated with a modern rustic feel. LOVE it. Fun music, fun atmosphere. Then the FOOD...OMGosh. Really really good. The meat (both chicken and beef was SO flavorful) Diamond, our server was super nice and friendly. Must. Go. Here. Again.

    (5)

  • David M.

    Really good Mahi tacos and great margaritas. Probably best tacos ever had. Service was great and professional. A must when visiting Island. Thanks

    (5)

  • Ailene A.

    Highly recommend this place. Amazing seared ahi tacos, husband had the ultimate chicken burrito and he loved it! Super attentive service, quickly served, reasonably priced, and glasses were always full.

    (5)

  • M M.

    Food was pretty good, drinks a little too sweet. Cocktails at the Eastside are definitely better. We did have to wait awhile before our waiter came to the table which I'm not used to. We originally got the wrong drinks and our check wasn't right at the end. So I'd say 4 for food quality and 3 for service

    (4)

  • Matthew S.

    All hype, no good. Drinks were bad, food was worse. Reminded me of del taco or Taco Bell. Tiki taco is much better

    (1)

  • Jim C.

    The hype is all true. We went here last night and it was unbelievable with very friendly service. We had to wait about 10 minutes which is uncomfortable outside but once in, we had so much fun. The margs were good but not the best I have had. What is truly exceptional is the food. I had the enchilada stack with perfectly prepared ahi tuna that was to die for. My daughter had the mahi mahi and shrimp tacos which were superb. The food is of the highest quality and the preparation was perfect as well. it's a fun evening out. The only negatives are that it's a tad chaotic and you often will have to wait for a table. Other than that, this is a go to place on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Andrew G.

    Been here twice (so far) this trip. So good I had to come back! The night crew was great and so is the day crew. I've had the seared ahi tacos twice now and they are great. The chicken posole is also great. Come here. Eat. Love it! Thanks Verde!

    (5)

  • liza l.

    Garlic shrimp quesadilla was very good. If I didn't order a smothered burrito, I would have ordered another.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    Wish this place was bigger. I didn't enjoy my dinner because I was annoyed by a group of people just laughing their heads off. They were tipsy, obviously. Need some space.

    (2)

  • Raquel D.

    Really friendly, prompt staff, and a really charming decor that could easily be at home in Seattle (natural wood walls, mason jar water glasses, cool light fixtures). I had the fresh catch burrito, which was mahi mahi cooked perfectly. Tons of fresh textures, good sauce. Only complaint was the guac. It was flavorless, and super liquidy. Would return to sample more.

    (4)

  • Justin S.

    Welcome to Blandeville.... My wife and I were really excited to try to this restaurant after seeing such great reviews but sadly were left wanting more; flavor, spicier salsa (with flavor) and a warm meal. The nachos had a different flavor but were smothered in sour cream (not in a good way), one of our meals arrived after we finished the nachos and the fish tacos were mediocre except for the aioli sauce and guacamole. Overall, they have great presentation and excellent texture but everything was just on the bland side. Prices were fair but charged us extra for a small side of bland but spicey salsa. (Yes the tacos are large).

    (3)

  • Kenny P.

    I found this place using my Yelp App while on vacation with the fam. and judging from the positive reviews we would be in for a pleasant surprise. Walked in to check on the wait time for a table and they said around 15-20 min. roughly. It was really packed and they had a pretty small restaurant, only had seating for 20-30 people total. Our servers were cool and friendly. The entire group that runs the restaurant seems to be tight knit group. I thought it would be difficult to find a good local restaurant on this island with a modern twist on Mexican food. Most of our dishes were excellent, except for the Torta which seemed to be just thrown together with no much thought on how it would be consumed. Highlighted DISHES and drinks would be: ***The amazing RUMCHATA - you can't even taste the alcohol in here... I shared it with my little sister. Some kind of MANGO cocktail drink that was delicious and well presented in a mason jar. I also shared this with my sisters. AHI TUNA SALAD - Very well presented and delicious ahi tuna and salad dressing combo. The slices of Ahi are just so fresh and soft. Probably my favorite dish of the night next to the tacos. Fish Tacos everywhere in Kauai are ridiculously good for the most part... or maybe we just went to the best places. I never came across any overcooked or dry fish that I can remember and the sauces and other ingredients are always fresh. I would definitely recommend you eat here if on the island. It was within close proximity to our resort; and one of the few true "sit down" establishments we ate at during our trip.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth C.

    We stopped on our way to the North Shore from Poipu to have lunch. The service is fun and accommodating. Their drinks are really good along with chips and salsa. I went to the restroom before eating and there were a number of little bugs surrounding the floor drain. Normally this wouldn't bug me but I had just read a previous yelp review that said they found one of those bugs in their food so it did make my stomach turn. Food came out looking great though and was delicious. Huge portions and great tasting.

    (4)

  • Katt K.

    Such an awesome little place. Quaint. Fun. Lively. Great service and food and drinks. The only annoying thing I found (today) was some irritating customer that bitch and complain about everything. "It's too hot!" "Your window is dirty" "how much will it cost to share a plate?" Whenever I want to celebrate and treat myself, this is where I come

    (5)

  • Tyson H.

    Everybody raves about the food in Kauai, but my wife and I have been here for over a week now and have yet to find much to brag about. The Kauai beef has been noticeably different and delicious than the beef back home but aside from that a lot of these restaurants are lacking the wow factor. Ver'de was good; dont get me wrong- but just not great. I ordered the fish burrito. Was a little surprised by a $2 upcharged at checkout for "catch of the day" fish burrito. Isn't the fish burrito made with fresh fish? I guess it's only fresh if you opt for the $2 upgrade? Mahi was cooked just right. Beans were dry. Rice looked better than it tasted. Spicy green sauce is lacking a citrus/cilantro pop. I had to reluctantly put some of my wife's chile lime salad dressing on it. The house made spicy chile dressing is something to talk about, but unfortunately the SIDE salad comes at a steep price, and if you ask for some of the sauce on the side it's another $2 upcharge. Complimentary chips and salsa add a nice touch but even the salsa was too sweet for my taste. Pink lemonade wasn't house made but was somehow watered down almost to the point that it had no flavor at all, and our waitress didn't offer to refill it once. Other than that her attendance was great! For dessert we ordered some churro fries- cinnamon sugar ratio was off- too much cinnamon. Might be nice to serve it with some sort of dipping sauce? So all in all I would say that ver'de is just alright. Maybe some dishes are better than others. Maybe it's a hit and miss sort of place. I was just expecting more from a place with such great reviews. If I go back I would get the taco salad.

    (3)

  • Edward L.

    Nice little spot in a shopping center. Pretty warm on the inside, no AC. Played some great cuts on the radio/spotify? Either way, good music makes up for the warmth.. Almost like in da club. Even had a refreshing ginger-cilantro mojito. Staff was having a fun time, and it showed, good vibes. For appy's: Had the Garlic shrimp quesadilla. Oh so flavorful! That garlic/chipotle aioli slathered on every bite with the melted cheese, probably best thing we ate. (FYI, also amazing cold, for a late night snack) Ahi tuna tacos: As billed - medium rare with an appropriate sear. Two really is enough. Smothered mahi mahi burrito (fresh catch): Could have used more fish, not every bite had one unfortunately. Lots of fillers to make up for it. Watch out for the green chile sauce. Definitely more spice than the red. I think that if you are looking for some fresh with Mexican flair, check this place out. Don't think you'll be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Sophie L.

    Amazing mahi tacos. No doubt about that. ...bad part is that they nickel and dime you. I came on Monday at 6 and the restaurant was just filling up with the dinner crowd. Another 5 minutes and we would have had to wait for seats. I was getting a bit upset with how long it was taking to take our order, but the guy who ended up taking our order explained that one of their servers called in sick and the folks in the kitchen were helping. The specials for the day was mahi mahi and ahi. I opted for the mix and match tacos. They don't explicitly say you can do that in the menu but I saw another Yelper suggest that, so I did just that. I tried the steak and mahi. I give the steak taco a 2.5/5 stars. It was flavorful, but it was pulled beef instead of steak. The mahi was a 5/5 stars. The fish was super tender, unlike any other mahi mahi anything that I've ever had. Things to note: - Monday's are margarita Monday's with $3 margaritas - you CAN mix and match tacos - always go for the mahi tacos - you will get nickel and dimed - they didn't tell me the hot sauce was an extra TWO dollars for .5 ounce of not good hot sauce. They also charge for additional chips after the first basket.

    (3)

  • Mikey H.

    We were looking for a place for a late lunch and Verde didn't close early like some of the other places, so we gave them a chance. Friendly greeting, we sat at the bar, the cold AC hitting me, and it felt good. We ordered house margaritas and they were pretty good, not as strong as what we're use to, but good flavor. I ordered a chicken burrito, the partner had the carne. Both were good sized but I feel mine was the better of the two. The only problem, which I found is one on the islands, is that there's no decent rice and beans that come with. Other than that, our meals hit the spot. Our server was friendly, and they became very busy as we ate our lunch. Verde is worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Nali M.

    after moving home to kauai from tucson, arizona, i have been wanting to try this place for quite some time. we finally took the opportunity to go for lunch last week. the restaurant was busy for lunch. it's not really that big inside, but they had a nice table in the corner for us to sit at. they also have outdoor seating, which is nice if you want that option. the bus boy gave us some warm corn tortilla chips and a bowl of freshly made salsa. there wasn't any heat to the salsa (which i like). it was sooooo delicious! my husband got the cali burrito, which was gigantic. it came with green sauce. i ordered the stuffed sopaipillas, but asked for it without beans. they didn't communicate that with the kitchen and it came out with beans, but, to my surprise they were freaking delicious! i got my red sauce on the side, which was good too, but i preferred the salsa much more. i hope that i can convince the husband to take me back again sometime soon. it was that good!

    (5)

  • Kara P.

    I love the vegan tacos...I come to Verde when I arrive on Kauai and I enjoy the restaraunt every time. Accommodating and lively, I make Verde a regular stop during my Kauai visits and will continue to do so.

    (5)

  • Tom A.

    Good food, reasonable prices for an island, and very friendly attentive service. I had the tacos al pastor- very good. Wife had a shrimp and a chicken taco which she enjoyed as well. Guacamole is more of a puree so I would skip that next time. Sopapillas for dessert were tasty. Place was crowded and the margaritas/ drinks looked great. Would definitely return.

    (4)

  • Jackie T.

    Where to begin? We researched and visited many restraints on the island and enjoyed most of them tremendously. However, this was our favorite! Huge servings and super fresh food! LOVED the Mahi Mahi burrito- spicy and smothered is the way to go! Monday's are 3 buck margaritas, and they did not skimp on the tequila The food was fast, hot, and delicious. I highly recommend Verde!

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    Don't let the strip mall location fool you. This is the best mexican food on the island. For sure, order their ahi tacos. We went twice and had the garlic shrimp tacos & ahi tacos the first time. Raved about them all week so on our way down to Poipu, we stopped by again. This time, we just got the Ahi ones. The sauce on them is sublime. Addicting stuff!! Order them--you won't be disappointed. Our server was great. Ask about their loyalty card if you plan to spend $100 or more.

    (5)

  • Mike H.

    My wife and I love this place. I think we ate here 3 times this trip. As a matter of fact we eat here at least 3 to 4 times a trip. Great customer service. Fresh fish. Oh so good. Can't wait for our next meal there.

    (5)

  • Kiana F.

    Friend and I were craving margaritas after a hike, and stopped at Verde (after driving around the parking lot in search of the place). Their house special margarita was delicious! I will be thinking about it for a long while, craving it, and not being able to get it for a very long time. Too bad. I ate the sopaipilla (not really knowing what it was), and it was so tasty! Loved it. Will most definitely return when I am on island again!

    (4)

  • Nadine S.

    Dinner out tonight with a great friend who took me to a place I never knew about despite all the times I have stayed on Kauai for work. The tourist spots are not always the best and the little out of the way places only the locals know about are usually great. This place is a perfect example of that. Monday night and all tables inside and out were full but luckily we were next on the wait list. Only waited about 10 minutes and then a table opened up. We were greeted by the waiter immediately with our free chips that were tasty with the accompanying salsa. We each ordered a taco dish. My friend had the Ahi tacos (I don't like raw or lightly seared fish) and I had the garlic shrimp tacos with rice and beans. The plate came steaming hot with cheese melted on the beans. The flavor of the garlic shrimp tacos was delicious and pretty big. The dish came with 2 soft tacos but I took 1 home but it didn't last long. Consumed within 2 hours of going to my hotel. Oh well, it probably wouldn't have tasted good for breakfast anyway. The meal was under $30 for both of us which is pretty cheap for an onolicious meal!!!

    (5)

  • LL C.

    this review is skewed, I live in SF and can already get modern decor, good/cheap mexican food anytime i want. this restaurant seemed to cater for tourists, the decor is modern, the food (while good) was pretty expensively priced. the service was friendly, the drinks good/strong. frankly, i don't come to hawaii looking for mexican. only came here after uncle aaron (hawaiian blizzard) recommended. if you are looking for an authentic experience (either hawaiian or mexican), this is not the place. the food is good, so if you only care for that, then this would be a fine choice.

    (3)

  • Jessica M.

    Best meal during our week here! I had the stacked enchiladas which were delicious. I also tried the Ginger cilantro mojito which was awesome. Hubby had the pork smothered sopapillas which included little potatoes. They also have a kids menu which was nice but opted for an extra dice of rice and beans. Grandma had the red sauce burrito which she also said she enjoyed. We will be back here! The only bad thing is that we discovered this awesome place on the last day of our trip!

    (5)

  • Ken M.

    Surprisingly tasty food for a place that looks and sounds like it caters to frat boys in jeeps! Maybe it was just the loud TV, but this place didn't feel like a foodie bet --- but this might be the most salad-like taco salad I've ever had. The clientele was indeed mostly tourist --- lots of back-home T-shirts and sweatshirts --- but the food managed to be savory without being greasy. The tacos (al pastor if I remember correctly) hit the spot, but that's an easier thing to get right than a taco salad. Now, if they could just change the ambiance a little...

    (4)

  • Chelsey D.

    Wasn't too bad of a place. My husband and I decided to come here one night just to check it out. We like trying new places. The food was good. There wasn't much to really hit on this place. We both got burritos the place was packed but overall delicious food. Was a little heavier than what we would have liked but hey its food!

    (4)

  • Jeannie S.

    Really impressed with this place!! Wow, the service was so great!! I couldn't believe how friendly and welcoming everyone was here, plus the service was so prompt and very attentive!! As a vegan, it was great to see vegan options and to hear the wait staff tell me it's good to tell them I was vegan so they would make sure not to cook my veggies in butter--now I truly appreciate!! Food was super tasty, well prepared and very fresh! I ordered the Verde verde burrito without cheese and wet--soooo good!! Though this place is in a smaller strip mall, once you walk in the decor and environment felt so nice--they really did a great job, as it reminds me of smaller places I've eaten at in San Francisco. This is definitely a favorite & I'd gladly recommend it this place to anyone!!

    (5)

  • Marc L.

    Our first food stop after arriving in Kauai. We looked it up on yelp and read some reviews and decided to try it out. We sat down and were promptly welcomed with water and menus. We ordered the Ahi tacos and they were fabulous! Almost to much food for one person. The taste and texture of these were simply amazing. I would recommend these tacos to any Ahi fan. I then ordered a Mango margarita on the rocks. Sorry to say it tasted like dirty water due to the cheap tequila in it. If you order one make sure and upgrade to good tequila not the well stuff (yuck) it should then be yummy.While looking at the other food coming out of the kitchen everything looked large portioned and yummy. We will be back for the tacos.

    (4)

  • Chee K.

    This place rocked! We didn't know what to expect but saw this place had some good reviews. We wanted a change from the usual loco mocos so on the way back from one of the beaches, we stopped off here. It's located in a strip mall but don't let the surroundings fool you. This restaurant is legit. You will find yourself in a bright cheery restaurant with pop music blaring (more on that later). The waiter is super fast and cheerful. He brought us fresh chips and housemade salsa. But the tacos, omg...the tacos. I ordered the fish tacos, mahi mahi. It was seasoned so well, the fish tasted so fresh, this was the best fish taco I've ever had. I'm drooling just thinking about it. My husband had the ahi tuna taco which were good but not as good as mine. Go there, have an ice cold margarita and definitely order the mahi mahi tacos. You will not be disappointed. I'm not so crazy about the loud dance music but I would put up with it to eat their delicious tacos!

    (5)

  • Jasmine S.

    Yo quiero Verde! Verde es muy delicioso! :) Seriously, we love this place! Always a good choice. I am a fan of the ahi taco salad with the yummy crunchy shell. I even talked my boyfriend into sharing it with me one time even though he loves his chicken enchiladas smothered with red and green sauce. The drinks are good and drunk and the price matches the quality of the food. Plus, the servers always have mucho aloha!

    (5)

  • Charlie Rae Y.

    The best meal we had in 2 weeks on Kauai! 10 months later my entire family is still talking about the lunch we had at Verde while visiting Kauai! Each of us had a different dish and all were divine. The beef was my personal favorite- their enchilada sauce was so flavorful. My only regret was not trying this spot out sooner while we were there so we could have visited again

    (5)

  • Alex S.

    Wow...Mexican food in Kauai? This place is awesome....fresh ingredients & mouth watering flavors. My wife ordered the Ahi taco's and I ordered the Ahi burrito....awesome! Keep it up Verde....gotta get the word out!

    (5)

  • Kimberly T.

    The best fish tacos my friend has ever had, was here. I opted for the Stacked Enchiladas and my other friend had their lunch special which was a single taco with beans and rice for $7. Enchiladas were good and service was great. Dylan at the bar has great energy and was so much fun talking too. I'd give him 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Nish B.

    Kind of different to have them say "the first bowl of chips and salsa is on us, but then if you want more - you pay!". Ok! Haha. I ordered the bean tostada - it was good. Probably the only mexican place I would go back to if I came back to the island. Service is good. The guacamole wasn't great, it almost seemed like they blended the avocado in a blender and then served it. So I would pass on that.

    (3)

  • Melissa B.

    Delicious! Vegetarian tacos were so yummy, generous portions (had leftovers for next day!) Husband had a smothered burrito, red and green chili - Christmas style as they say in New Mexico. Enchiladas and posole looked like his mother's type of cooking. Sopapillas with honey- only time I have had them outside of New Mexico, tasted like Albuquerque! Why do that on a Hawaiian vacation? Was directed here by locals for something quick and delicious- and it was both. Will go back next time on the island- a nice counterpoint to all the poke!

    (5)

  • Shiara R.

    3 random things: 1. The water is amazing 2. The ahi in the ahi tostada is just a guest 3. The sour cream on the nachos is magical Only bad thing is the space

    (4)

  • Shaun L.

    Ahi burrito, red sauce, smothered. it's so beautiful and delicious it brings a tear to my eye.

    (5)

  • Robert E.

    Good food. Great service. Great shrimp tacos. They served us pretty quick which was nice. It's a small restaurant so they are very attentive. First time I've eaten here but hopefully I can make it back here again!

    (4)

  • Sylvia Y.

    Thank god for the complimentary chips and salsa cuz chances are you'll be starving by the time you get a table (it's a popular spot and for good reason!) Got the ahi tuna taco, ahi tostada, and carne tostada (Kauai beef) to share between 3 ppl. All were good and have a little spicy kick to it! Pretty well priced for filling & good food in Kauai. I'd definitely be back!

    (5)

  • Rick P.

    I never thought I'd say this but this has to be one of the best restaurants we visited here. The decor is very clean and modern. I was expecting a crappy hole in the wall shack style place. When I heard Mexican I thought, this can't be that good in Kauai but I sure was wrong. The food is very reasonably priced and they also have happy hour so I took advantage and got a mango margarita which was good but would have tasted better frozen. We got the Ono fish taco and garlic shrimp taco. They were both amazing with so much juicy flavor but I liked the garlic shrimp a little more. My wife got the chicken burrito which blew her away. She also wasn't expecting this to be that great. I wish we could have come back here but we ran out of time. Next time we'll come back.

    (5)

  • Naomi T.

    I am typically all about al pastor tacos, and those were okay, but the shrimp tacos were lightly crusted and more flavorful. The plates are very simple no frills with rice and beans for an additional charge. While it was reasonably priced the tacos were not particularly memorable.

    (3)

  • William L.

    One of the best fish tacos I've had! We stayed very near Verde and decided to try it out. We went there around 8 pm and was able to get a table without waiting. We ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos and the ahi tostado. Both items were very good and the ingredients tasted fresh. The pricing is reasonable and we would definitely come here again when we're back in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Candice C.

    I was excited to try this place after reading all of the great reviews, but was disappointed after eating here. My husband and I had the chicken and Mahi tacos with a side of beans and rice for an extra charge. I typically love Mahi Mahi but these tacos were super fishy and did not seem fresh. They were smothered in the sauce they use and it almost seemed like they were trying to cover up the fact the fish wasn't fresh. The beans and rice were lacking flavor and luke warm by the time they were served to us. The loud and obnoxious drunk guy at the bar didn't help. You would have thought the restaurant would have said something when guests were complaining and refused to sit at the open seats next to him because of how annoying he was, but they didn't. Won't be coming back here, and don't plan on recommending to others.

    (2)

  • Chloe G.

    GREAT FOOD! We love Eli:) (Elijah) make him a server he is awesome. Great authentic and quality food at a good price

    (5)

  • Kim S.

    Husband and I ate here tonight. He had the stacked enchiladas and I had the pork El Pastor. They were good. Didn't care for the chips and salsa.

    (4)

  • Amanda J.

    My husband and I are visiting Kauai for our honeymoon. I'm always looking for noteworthy Mexican food, so after reading the reviews on yelp, we decided to give it a try. Long story short, we've been here for five days and have already eaten at Verde twice. New favorite for tacos. The garlic shrimp and mahi mahi were crazy good.

    (4)

  • Gale M.

    Our introduction to fish tacos, and one of the best things we've ever eaten. A not-to-be-missed restaurant!

    (5)

  • Jonathan F.

    We were having difficulties finding a good place to eat on the island for a reasonable price, this was the ultimate find. We ended up coming here twice, it was so good. I've lived in Mexico and grown up in East LA at this place Verde was surprisingly one of the best Mexican food places I've ever been

    (5)

  • Ipek S.

    Overall not bad, the service was the quickest I had in the island, but the food was between 3 and 4 stars. My vegan tacos were tasting okay but the salad on it seemed to be not so fresh. Their margarita is made with premixed sour so it doesn't have the fresh taste again. Chicken sopapilla was delicious, guacamole wasn't the freshest. Not a must visit place in my opinion.

    (3)

  • Doug Z.

    Best restaurant on the island!!!!! Was here a week and ate here twice. Highly recommend and the servers are extremely helpful

    (5)

  • Raul D.

    Great Mexican place in a strip mall in Kapa'a. For the limited options available in all the Islands this place was great, great menu with lots of options, the kids had the beef burrito... I ate the little leftover, very tasty, my wife and I split a carnitas burrito "wet style" very tasty and the mahi fish tacos which were very good as well. For dessert, the churro fries with honey-butter source were a big hit! If you are in the Kapaa area do not miss this place!

    (5)

  • Sheryl I.

    Great service and great food! We all had ahi and cooked to perfection! Burrito, tostada, taco and salad all delicious. Salsa also very flavorful! Mexican food in Kauai?? Come to verde .... Won't be disappointed!

    (4)

  • Leslie H.

    Hants down the best tacos I've ever had! The garlic shrimp and mahi mahi tacos were like heaven in my mouth. Service was also great, the hostess was really sweet and the busboy was super helpful. Will probably be back to try the taco salad! Only reason why I'm taking off a star is because of the long wait... don't come if you're in a hurry and looking to grab something super quick to eat.

    (4)

  • Matt P.

    As suggested by other Yelpers, I ordered the mahi mahi fish tacos (which were the "fresh catch"). Would definitely recommend that to any potential customers. Other reviewers have noted that Verde charges for essentially everything--ordering a side of hot sauce is $2, adding rice and beans to your meal is $2.50, a refill of your chips is somewhere around there as well. However, while I did find the pricing a bit annoying, it does state in the menu that these items and others do cost.

    (4)

  • Leanna W.

    Overall, a solid place, but not particularly standing out in my mind. My stacked enchilada was definitely the highlight. A ton of food, tasty and well-made. Ambiance is also fun and it seemed like they have an extensive drink menu. My husband's fish taco salad was very disappointing. The fish did not taste fresh at all - extremely fishy flavor - and while it was supposed to be charred or something, some pieces were flat out very burnt. The dressing was relatively very heavy for the salad and bogged down the salad leaves to the point that they were limp. Also, although it said that it was served in a taco bowl shell, it wasn't. We were told the wait would be 15-20 min and it was easily 30-40. Not a horrible place to eat by any means, and we'd probably go back if we were in the area and try some new dishes, but it was a bit disappointing based on all the A++ Yelp reviews and for the amount of time we had to wait.

    (3)

  • Dumuzi N.

    Sopaillas + honey reminds me of Abq, NM!! Good lunch specials chicken al pastor tacos.

    (4)

  • Monica C.

    This was our favorite restaurant during our recent trip to Kauai. We loved it so much we went back three times in the 7 days we were on the island! I had the sopaipilla, tostada, and stacked enchilada. Everything was delicious, but the sopaipilla was my favorite by far. The staff is friendly and makes your visit to Verde that much better. We sat at the bar and chatted with several of them. Verde will be my first and last stop on my next trip to Kauai!

    (5)

  • Heather C.

    In the middle of a strip mall, one would think this place would have that "fast food" decor and aroma. NOT SO. It is decorated with a modern rustic feel. LOVE it. Fun music, fun atmosphere. Then the FOOD...OMGosh. Really really good. The meat (both chicken and beef was SO flavorful) Diamond, our server was super nice and friendly. Must. Go. Here. Again.

    (5)

  • David M.

    Really good Mahi tacos and great margaritas. Probably best tacos ever had. Service was great and professional. A must when visiting Island. Thanks

    (5)

  • Ailene A.

    Highly recommend this place. Amazing seared ahi tacos, husband had the ultimate chicken burrito and he loved it! Super attentive service, quickly served, reasonably priced, and glasses were always full.

    (5)

  • M M.

    Food was pretty good, drinks a little too sweet. Cocktails at the Eastside are definitely better. We did have to wait awhile before our waiter came to the table which I'm not used to. We originally got the wrong drinks and our check wasn't right at the end. So I'd say 4 for food quality and 3 for service

    (4)

  • Matthew S.

    All hype, no good. Drinks were bad, food was worse. Reminded me of del taco or Taco Bell. Tiki taco is much better

    (1)

  • Jim C.

    The hype is all true. We went here last night and it was unbelievable with very friendly service. We had to wait about 10 minutes which is uncomfortable outside but once in, we had so much fun. The margs were good but not the best I have had. What is truly exceptional is the food. I had the enchilada stack with perfectly prepared ahi tuna that was to die for. My daughter had the mahi mahi and shrimp tacos which were superb. The food is of the highest quality and the preparation was perfect as well. it's a fun evening out. The only negatives are that it's a tad chaotic and you often will have to wait for a table. Other than that, this is a go to place on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Andrew G.

    Been here twice (so far) this trip. So good I had to come back! The night crew was great and so is the day crew. I've had the seared ahi tacos twice now and they are great. The chicken posole is also great. Come here. Eat. Love it! Thanks Verde!

    (5)

  • liza l.

    Garlic shrimp quesadilla was very good. If I didn't order a smothered burrito, I would have ordered another.

    (5)

  • Sarah D.

    Wish this place was bigger. I didn't enjoy my dinner because I was annoyed by a group of people just laughing their heads off. They were tipsy, obviously. Need some space.

    (2)

  • Raquel D.

    Really friendly, prompt staff, and a really charming decor that could easily be at home in Seattle (natural wood walls, mason jar water glasses, cool light fixtures). I had the fresh catch burrito, which was mahi mahi cooked perfectly. Tons of fresh textures, good sauce. Only complaint was the guac. It was flavorless, and super liquidy. Would return to sample more.

    (4)

  • Justin S.

    Welcome to Blandeville.... My wife and I were really excited to try to this restaurant after seeing such great reviews but sadly were left wanting more; flavor, spicier salsa (with flavor) and a warm meal. The nachos had a different flavor but were smothered in sour cream (not in a good way), one of our meals arrived after we finished the nachos and the fish tacos were mediocre except for the aioli sauce and guacamole. Overall, they have great presentation and excellent texture but everything was just on the bland side. Prices were fair but charged us extra for a small side of bland but spicey salsa. (Yes the tacos are large).

    (3)

  • Kristy K.

    Came here for dinner tonight, we had the stacked enchiladas and the Cali burrito. They were both pretty good. The ambiance of the place is very nice...modern/hip though didn't seem like a Mexican restaurant. Sever was very attentive, he refilled our water like 5 times. They also have a loyalty card which is pretty cool! Bad points: 1. Chips and salsa are not unlimited 2. They charged us for hot sauce and didn't tell us that it was $1.95 (who charges for hot sauce???) 3. They got my order wrong (I wanted all rice and I got beans...they offered to make me a new one though) 4. You have to pay extra if you want rice and beans

    (3)

  • Kenny P.

    I found this place using my Yelp App while on vacation with the fam. and judging from the positive reviews we would be in for a pleasant surprise. Walked in to check on the wait time for a table and they said around 15-20 min. roughly. It was really packed and they had a pretty small restaurant, only had seating for 20-30 people total. Our servers were cool and friendly. The entire group that runs the restaurant seems to be tight knit group. I thought it would be difficult to find a good local restaurant on this island with a modern twist on Mexican food. Most of our dishes were excellent, except for the Torta which seemed to be just thrown together with no much thought on how it would be consumed. Highlighted DISHES and drinks would be: ***The amazing RUMCHATA - you can't even taste the alcohol in here... I shared it with my little sister. Some kind of MANGO cocktail drink that was delicious and well presented in a mason jar. I also shared this with my sisters. AHI TUNA SALAD - Very well presented and delicious ahi tuna and salad dressing combo. The slices of Ahi are just so fresh and soft. Probably my favorite dish of the night next to the tacos. Fish Tacos everywhere in Kauai are ridiculously good for the most part... or maybe we just went to the best places. I never came across any overcooked or dry fish that I can remember and the sauces and other ingredients are always fresh. I would definitely recommend you eat here if on the island. It was within close proximity to our resort; and one of the few true "sit down" establishments we ate at during our trip.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth C.

    We stopped on our way to the North Shore from Poipu to have lunch. The service is fun and accommodating. Their drinks are really good along with chips and salsa. I went to the restroom before eating and there were a number of little bugs surrounding the floor drain. Normally this wouldn't bug me but I had just read a previous yelp review that said they found one of those bugs in their food so it did make my stomach turn. Food came out looking great though and was delicious. Huge portions and great tasting.

    (4)

  • Lindsey S.

    In a sea of Mexican restaurants in Kapaa town Verde is one to make sure you go to! The food is actually less Mexican and more Tex-Mex, but it is amazing! The place has been newly renovated so it is very cool inside, water served in mason jars and lots of cool motif. It is a small restaurant and can get very crowded during dinner rush, so go early or be prepared to wait. I absolutely loved the Al Pastor Burrito, the meat was so incredibly tasty! And THANK YOU Verde for not being stingy with the chips and salsa! They provided us a refill of chips when we finished ours.

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    Excellent little mexi Hawaii place. Fresh ingredients great touch adding extra crispy corn tortilla strips in the taco. And the churro "fries" are awesome!! Save room for a little sweet treat.

    (4)

  • Shawna M.

    The only reason I give it 4 stars only because its a little small. But its great food, the portions are a good size. Afforadble. The ambience is casual, no bright colors. Warm colors so nothing is hurting your eyes like in other mexican restaurants. The service is good. Very attentive. Very nice. Mondays would be the best because its Margaritas Monday! $3 margaritas, cant go wrong! Plus they taste great! Not too sure and not too dull.

    (4)

  • Matt D.

    Aloha I'm writing this review in hopes that it reaches someone that would hopefully correct the problem as i am a local resident that has been frequenting this restaurant several times in the last year with some pretty good "word of mouth" reviews to friends and family but this time it was different. Three of us decided to go and have lunch there after debating on our already "slim pickin'" options in the Kapaa area for food we decided to go here because thats where i wanted to go and so we arrive and were seated pretty swiftly at a 4 top table near the window which was fine our chips, salsa and waters arrived shortly there after. It took a while for the waitress to come over but understandably so being that it was lunch time on a Sunday afternoon the rest. Was 3/4 full and seemed like there was only the 2 girls working the FOH (front of the house) our waitress who was polite the whole time all the while running around and was even seen doing the bartending...was this an unexpected "Slam" that they had gotten or do they usually operate understaffed like this all the time? Anyways our orders were taken and our food came out in a rather swift fashion which was a pleasant surprise the nachos that we ordered to share was actually pretty decent with the local beef separating it from just your run of the mill nachos, then it kinda went down hill from there at least for me it did all the entrees were brought out at the same time 2 enchiladas (one beef, one chicken) and my entree the local catch burrito which i asked twice just to make sure wasn't frozen Mahimahi came out i had ordered w/a side of rice and beans for an additional $2.50 that never came as i saw other people who ordered get theres before me i flagged down the bus girl who was the only other one helping the waitress/bartender in the FOH and asked her if i was still getting my rice & beans to which she replied "lemme go check...." almost insinuating that i never ordered it the table next to me leaned over and said "we heard you order it, and what she should've said was oh yes that'll be right out for you" so i finally get my complete entree and everything is fine up until i take my 1st couple bites of my burrito but then to my surprise i discover none of which had any fish in as i dig with my fork to find my 1st piece of unrecognizable protein that resembled somewhat a piece of charcoal i resumed to trying to dig out and find all the pieces which in total was about 5-6 less than a 1/2 an oz black totally obliterated i think mahimahi inside the burrito at that point i stopped eating and tried to get someones attention, after letting my waitress know that i don't usually complain i told her that it was inedible she politely apologized and threw the plate away. Long story short what really pissed me off was not only was another properly made burrito offered but we were still charged for it with an "employee discount" i am a local born and raised resident of Kauai for over 30 years and only want local businesses here to thrive but not ones who take your money like some unsuspecting tourist assuming you will not return again anyways and charge you for 6 lumps of coal wrapped in a tortilla. And for that i'm utterly disappointed Verde please get your *bleep* together because i was a fan

    (2)

  • Brad D.

    Great food and friendly service with a smile. We made it in time for $3 Monday margarita and their Garlic shrimp soft tacos. Best advice is to get their early if you want to find seating.

    (4)

  • Barbara B.

    Came here based on yelp reviews and was not disappointed. Atmosphere is casual, perfect for after a day of hiking. To start- a complimentary basket of chips with delicious salsa (only first set free). I had the verde, verde burrito that was full of veggies, guac and green sauce. I added the ahi for 4.95, which was seared medium rare with a good quantity added. This was huge and delicious. I also felt like it was unique and special, something I couldn't get easily back home. I was stuffed afterwards and did not add the rice and beans. My husband ate the fresh catch burrito and enjoyed it as well. My only regret is not returning during this trip to try the shrimp tacos ( they look delicious!) I will definitely come here again next time I'm in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Britt C.

    Some of the best fish tacos I've ever had. I've been here twice now and have had both the ono fish tacos, mahi mahi burrito and ahi enchiladas. The fish is caught fresh and is cooked perfectly, so you can't go wrong with anything that has fish in it. I haven't tried anything but the fish because it's so good, and I can't get freshly caught fish living in the desert. The tacos are a bit on the pricier side but they're also huge, if you're not too hungry you can easily split the dish between two people. Not only is the fish fresh and perfectly cooked but they use this amazingly flavorful aioli that is a wonderful complement without being overpowering. They also give you complimentary chips & salsa which is a nice touch. They have plenty of fun drinks to go with your meal, I had a cilantro ginger mojito that was full of flavor and so good that I plan to recreate it at home. Service has always been friendly and on point, I will definitely return the next time I'm in Kapaa.

    (5)

  • Adrianne W.

    A amazing take on Mexican!!! Had new flavored mixed in with fresh Mexican food!!!! Sooooo good!!!

    (5)

  • Vincent R.

    We decided to try this place on our first night on the island. What a great choice! the veggie stuffed sopaipillas were amazing and the chile relleno excellent and for dessert, the churro fries! The service was fast and friendly and all in all made our first dinner on vacation a memorable one.

    (5)

  • M N.

    I hate to say over-rated, but we weren't exactly thrilled. The servers were nice and service fairly prompt, but the food was underwhelming. We had different types of tacos and sides and tried 4 different cocktails. All were very sweet and pre made so not much booze. I wanted to love it - strip mall jems are my forte - but it was lacking.

    (3)

  • Jennifer U.

    These guys make great use of a very small place. Great ambiance, fun music, relaxed setting. Sit at the bar with friends, or grab a table for family dinner. Margaritas were good, the food we tried (chicken tacos and burrito) had great flavor. Staff was refreshingly friendly and honest.

    (5)

  • Geoff And Jenni G.

    This is a great little hole in the wall place in a strip mall just off the main highway.. Services was super friendly and the food was fresh and tasty... even veggie options, which were very good indeed :-) Definitely a recommend if you like good Mexican food...

    (4)

  • Laurie P.

    We came to Verde on a recent trip to Kauai. Fellow Yelper Richard K. wanted to treat me and a couple friends to a birthday dinner prior to our Na Pali coast paddle. I have to say, I wasn't expecting much. It's hard enough to find good Mexican food (Cocina and Zaratez are the exception) on Oahu, how could we get good Mexican on Kauai?! Verde is tucked into a shopping mall in the Kapa'a area. It is a fairly small restaurant and totally gave me a Chipotle vibe. Which isn't a bad thing. The line was fairly long, but on a Friday night we only had to wait 20 minutes for a table for 5. My only problem - and I admit this isn't enough to knock any stars off - is how hot it is inside. It might just be me, but I remember sweating pretty hard and being really uncomfortable. If you are prone to being overheated, maybe ask to sit outside where it is a little cooler. They had a great variety of latin dishes from sopapillas to burritos to churros. I ordered a sopapilla - a fried quick bread - with their chile verde. It was heavy, but good. The sopapilla was crisp, the chile verde sauce fragrant and savory, and the pork succulent. I didn't try anyone else's food at the table, but they all raved about their shrimp burritos and tacos.

    (4)

  • Destiny G.

    This place is packed! Tons of people here, we only had a 10 minute wait. Good food, fast service. The chicken Cali burrito was tasty if you like shredded chicken. The mahi mahi tacos were good but the fish was a little dry, wish I would have gotten something else. Nice servers, but overall not amazing.

    (3)

  • Eric K.

    Had two waitstaff on duty. One was on point. The other (ours) not so much. We were there fifteen minutes before another much larger party. They got drinks and apps before we ordered. The food was ok but not outstanding. Didn't think our drinks were all that hot and they brought out our app at the same time as our dinners which was annoying and unexpected. Over rated but not awful.

    (3)

  • rani s.

    We're vegetarians. Not that it matters really. Place was nice enough. Good service. Just wish we'd been given more options, especially with the beans. Refried isn't our favorite. Definitely worth a visit though!

    (3)

  • Amber S.

    Best taco salad I've had! I added pork to it. Yum! Modern Mexican feel tucked away in a strip mall. Friendly staff and they serve drinks in jars.

    (5)

  • Audrey W.

    WOW!!!!!!! This California girl never believed that she could get great tacos at a joint in Hawaii! Their tacos and guacamole was AWESOME!

    (4)

  • Amos N.

    Wasn't expecting great Mexican food here on the island but verde exceeded all expectations. The flavors are blended well together but you can taste every ingredient. The tortillas were soft and fresh, the shrimp and meats were perfectly proportioned for the fixings. And to top off the awesome food was the wicked service. Everyone wasn't just island nice but they were well aware of time and speed of service. Very attentive indeed. I would definitely go back for more and if you're looking for a good Mexican joint with a bit of style, give verde a try!

    (5)

  • Marion P.

    Great fish tacos - I had the ahi. Hubs had the mahi mahi burrito (wet style) which we also enjoyed. We also ordered drinks (sunrise mangorita, mojito) which were terrible - too strong, tasted like gasoline. We couldn't drink any of it (which is rare for us). We also ordered nachos which were eh. Didn't love the cheese on them, the meat was ok.Since the burrito and taco were so large, in retrospect the nachos were likely also not needed. Salsa prior to dinner was excellent. Very low key dining in a shopping center. Luckily we didn't have to wait. We drove 45 min from our hotel - was it worth it? Toss up (since the fish tacos was good and the price was cheap) but it's a far way for what I would rate as a 3 star restaurant.

    (3)

  • Nina B.

    Fresh Mex, Mui bueno. We had late lunch at Verde's based on yelp reviews. Large portions; taco salad was the bomb!

    (4)

  • Leanne K.

    Had the Ahi Tostada, Avobado Braised Pork Burrito with Christmas Sauce, green Tea Arnold Palmer with Agave! Service and Food was Amazing.....

    (5)

  • Lesley M.

    Oh my goodness I love you Verde. Coming from California I may be somewhat of a Mexican food snob. Aside from the delicious burrito I inhaled, I love that from the outside you'd never ever expect what you will find inside. Their green salsa was amazing, I was practically drinking it. I had a carnitas burrito and every bite melted in my mouth. mmmmm Oh and did I mention, in the land of overpriced everything I believe the prices are pretty fair. When you love what you're eating paying $10 for a burrito isn't as painful.

    (5)

  • Scott B.

    Great food, great margaritas and fantastic service! All at a reasonable price!! A little hard to find due to the darn gps but worth the time. Price to value high

    (4)

  • Happy S.

    Just got back from our vacation in Kauai and Verde is definitely on top of the list of the food places we loved. This is one of those places that you wish was located down the street from your home. Everyone who works there is super nice and friendly and the food is Delicious!!!!! During our 8 day stay we went back three times. Between me and my hubby we tried the mahi mahi tacos, ahi tacos, stacked enchiladas, spicy shrimp burrito, sopapillas and various margaritas. I recommend them all. Also Mondays are $3 margaritas starting at 11am!!!

    (5)

  • Melissa W.

    Excellent food and excellent service. One gal (Brittany?) was practically running the place by herself with the help of a zombie like bus boy....but she was doing a FABULOUS job!! Very good food, we had nachos and shared but they were excellent!!

    (5)

  • Ian M.

    I am glad that we found Verde. I ordered the Stack Enchiladas with pork and was not disappointed! The ingredients were fresh and the enchiladas were tasty. The portions were generously sized, so I was happy and satisfied at the end of my meal. The chips and salsa were great as well. If you love Mexican, you'll love Verde.

    (4)

  • Liz B.

    We had the veggie sopapias and the seared ahi tuna tacos! Delicious!

    (5)

  • Eden Y.

    My wife and I did a long day of hiking and we were starving so we found this on yelp and we were excited and super hungry. We got there at 6 pm, and our food finally came at 7:30 pm. I ordered the ultimate chicks. Burrito and my wife ordered the verde verde burrito. Being from California we've had way better burritos, and we thought the burritos were pretty bland. None of the ingredients really popped out. The well-meaning staff tried to accommodate but even though the restaurant is small the place was packed and there was only one cool. Many people had to wait on average a hour or more, with one family actually just leaving after their food just took too long. I would give the place one star just based on the food I got and the experience I had but I bumped it up to two because the setting and ambiance were nice, and may be the other food was good

    (2)

  • Scott W.

    Visiting from California. First time here, came here based on reviews. Fantastic place and experience. We gladly give 5 stars. Manager helped us get a table for 6 as soon as possible, and then helped me with gluten free options. Great tasting food. Fish taco was great, and the pork was fantastic both as enchiladas and a burrito. My kids who are pretty picky gave it a "100 out if 100" and asked to come back. Great atmosphere and they had plenty of business adding to the proof that it was a well liked local place. Highly recommend.

    (5)

  • Tiffani T.

    Last night was the 1st time I've ever tried this place, even though I've been to this island numerous times. The workers were very friendly and treated my family and I like locals. After reading previous reviews about this place, I had to try it....and I was NOT disappointed. Pretty much anything you get here is delicious. My brother got the al pastor and he couldn't stop raving about it. I had gotten the mahi mahi burrito and got it with half red and half green sauce (wet style). The red sauce was ok, but the green sauce is what made the meal (hence the name verde). This is probable gona be a new go-to spot for Mexican food on the island :)

    (4)

  • Mark S.

    I love Verde! I just moved off Kauai due to work, but have to say I would eat there on average every other week for the last several years....and miss it already. I personally always got their chicken sopapia... Give it a try!

    (5)

  • Naomi R.

    Amazing mahi mahi and shrimp tacos!!!!! Great flavor and very fresh. A must try when on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    I am A native Arizonan so I know Mexican food pretty well. I am always a little worried about eating Mexican food in different states because sometimes it is just horrible. So needless to say I was a bit skeptical that a Mexican food restaurant would be any good in Hawaii! I was wrong to be worried. This place was amazing. Great chips and salsa and the chicken tacos with aioli were spot on. This place demands a revisit.

    (5)

  • Lisa K.

    Mm thin and crispy corn chips, tasty guac and salsas for dipping, delicious fish tacos and ahi salad. Great service too. Thumbs up!

    (4)

  • Emilio M.

    Really delicious food! Perfect for lunch, kind of a small restaurant, we came with a group of 6 and took up a third of the restaurant. The al pastor tacos were phenomenal!

    (5)

  • Jessica L.

    Ordered the pork adavado (sp) burrito with both green and red sauce inside. The meat in the burrito was great, but the burrito as a whole was pretty dry. It would've been better with guacamole, salsa, pico de gallo, or even smothered with the red/green chile sauce. Fish tacos looked amazing, as did several other dishes. The piña margarita was good, but a little weak.

    (3)

  • ani n.

    Awesome drinks ...awesome food ....and awesome service ....this has to be the best place to eat in Kapaa

    (5)

  • Robert N.

    Great food and EXCELLENT customer service! There's a little bit of a wait when they're busy but so worth the wait. We ordered the chicken tacos and the garlic shrimp tacos which were both delicious. The prices were reasonable and you'll leave with a full belly. My wife and I loved the mason jars they served the drinks in and they even had a tiny jar for tequila shots. We'll definitely return the next time we are in Kapa'a!

    (5)

  • Melinda K.

    The best burrito I've ever had. I ordered the ultimate chicken burrito but I got the pastor pork instead. It was amazing. The service was also great everyone was super friendly and helpful. The margarita was also very good - not the best I've ever had but really good and refreshing after a long day at the beach. For the price ($50 for two entrees + two margaritas) the portions were great and the food was really tasty!

    (5)

  • Teresa F.

    Service was GREAT! The food was even better! I had the shrimp tacos (2 good size ones) that I was full of after 1 1/2, but could not stop eating them till they were gone! Yum! & my hubby had the al pastor burrito which he thought he couldn't finish either. But he just kept eating ( I helped, but just a little). We will def be back before we leave!!

    (5)

  • Stacey B.

    I wasn't impressed with this place. The fish tacos were super dry. The rice was a dried ball too and had no flavor. They forgot to bring out my beer, but in their defense they upgraded me to a large at no charge. For $20+, I've had MUCH better, less expensive food on the island.

    (2)

  • Mike B.

    This place was horrible. If you look at my Yelp reviews, I typically to to not bash a place, but this was the worst food, worst service and worst ambiance of any place I've eaten in a long long time... We placed our orders and sat down at a dirty table. It was nearly 20 minutes before someone came to clear it. 30 minutes later, a server brought us the wrong order. We sent it back, obviouly. 10 minutes after that, the owner came up and asked if he coudl retake our order because things got messed up. All in all, it was nearly an hour before we received our food. And it food was gross. I ate half of it, only because I was hungry and there weren't really any other dining options near by. Oh, and a mexican place that charges for chips and salsa??? First bowl is free, after that, there is a fee!! Crazy. Id' never eat here again... I'd rather eat twinkies from a gas station for dinner.

    (1)

  • Nelson D.

    The food was alright. Nothing special you cant get at any other Mexican restaurant. Their customer service could use some work. Seemed like they catered more to their regulars and visitors.

    (3)

  • Jaime R.

    Excellent service and wonderful food! We had a party of 13 hungry people, they accommodated our large group and allowed us to order from our table instead of at the register. The owner (Kai?) and his sister (Yuki) were both friendly and answered any questions we had about the menu. Kai was flexible with our order- for example, a member of the group was trying to decide between chicken or shrimp tacos and he made one of each. He also recommended the burrito but instead of Ono or Ahi, he did both. By the way- he had caught the Ono the day before so it was fresh! Our entire party was pleased by the service but the food speaks for itself... Table Favorites: Garlic shrimp tacos or burrito, Ahi/Ono smothered burrito, steak quesadilla, and the smurf shots. Wish we were still in Kauai to visit again!

    (5)

  • Justin R.

    Best Ahi fish tacos I have had on the island and have tried 4-5 places all with 4+ stars on yelp. Have a full bar with good drinks and most importantly... a solid tequila selection. Prices were what you expect on the island. 10-14$ per plate... pretty standard. Had good selection of beers on tap. would recommend to anyone for lunch

    (5)

  • Francine N.

    Best Mexican Food in Kauai the service is amazing ahi tacos are my fav. I go there Mondays for margarita monday!

    (5)

  • Rayna A.

    Gringo burritos in Hawaii - yeeee. I am one of the unfortunate people vacationing in Kaua'i during the 11 day storm - while it's 80 degrees at home. While most restaurants are closed today, Verde is not. I ordered the shrimp Burrito without rice and it was super wet, spicy, and bomb. The shrimp were huge, the avocado pieces were chunky, and the sauce was creamy with a chipotle and salsa. We also ordered the tostada with Ahi. Each piece of tuna was seared and sliced super thick - well seasoned. The lettuce was fresh and the sauces was slightly spicy. If it rains tomorrow and I know I won't be back in my swim suit, I will order another one .

    (4)

  • Bob L.

    Great food. Both the Carne Adovada and El Pastor are pretty good. Definitely order the Sopaipillas and Honey. Ask for cinnamon and powdered sugar. It complements it wonderfully.

    (4)

  • Len S.

    My wife & I visited Verde on Monday 12 May 2014 for a somewhat delayed lunch, i.e. about 13:30. As this was our first visit we did not realize people were seated at the two outside tables waiting for an inside table - is was a cool and cloudy trade winds day in Kapaa - so outside dining was less than desirable. When we attempted to seat ourselves at an open table for two, we were gently told the table was reserved, and indeed, a couple form outside entered and were seated at the table. We were told it would be about a 15 minute wait for a table and that there was a list. As a Californian I have never waited for a table at any Mexican restaurant and I was not about to start in Kauai. We departed, did some shopping at the nearby Big Save and conducted business at the USPS location in the same shopping center. On the way back to the car we stopped again at Verde and this time there were several open tables - patience is often rewarded. The waitress that sent us away previously thanked us for waiting and returning. It took a while to place our order and obtain two pint Kerr canning jars of water, but we did not mind as we sampled the provided chips and two types of salsa - neither all that spicy. We decided to both order the fish tacos - ahi - always available - and mahi mahi as the fresh catch of the day, so we could sample both. I would have opted for the chicken posole - being a soup aficionado - but the fish taco pact with the wife was the apparent 'safe' choice. It took a while for the fish tacos to arrive - but all the tables were now full so the kitchen was obviously busy. The aioli was more spicy than my wife would have liked, but I enjoy the snap it added to the fish. The crunchy corn strips atop were a nice touch. We both agreed the seared rare ahi was the better of the two fish choices. Spending $12.95 for two fish tacos in Kauai is not unreasonable. However, since we both après-taco snacked on chips, the two fish tacos did not exactly satiate. I will not give Verde a bad rap, but I fear this is one of those flash-in-the-pan new restaurants that all the tourists, and many young locals, flock to as the restaurant de jour. There are too many excellent local Hawaiian restaurants near Kapaa , to invest time waiting for a table at Verde. \

    (3)

  • Elle C.

    The al pastor tacos were great and being from LA, I've had some pretty good al pastor tacos in my time. Meat is so full of flavor and pico de gallo was fresh! The rumchata is super delicious. Hard to believe it was so great and so adorable. Would definitely recommend.

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Best fish tacos on Kauai. During our two weeks in Kauai my wife and I had fish tacos 5 or 6 times and while we had several decent tacos the tacos at Verde were the best by a long shot. The service was equally terrific at this little restaurant in a strip center. We also had the house margaritas and they were the best margaritas we had on the island. Two thumbs up for this great little local taco shop.

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    First off, I've never had such bright and effusive service in a taco joint. If the staff was any friendlier we'd be playing twister in our leopard print spandex thongs in between all of the taco- and salsa-chipping-ing. That being said the food was just OK and the drinks were...abominable. Like, sub-TGIF, Applebee's or Azteca. Bad mixer type margarita with low-grade tequila. (We had the House Margarita, not the Cadillac.) I understand there's an all day margarita happy hour on some days, but these seriously tasted like the drinks from the HH, but we had to pay full price. Actually, I wouldn't even pass these off as HH margaritas. I had the Al Pastor Tacos and my man the Stacked Enchilada. Both were very good-sized portions and tasty and fresh - well done for Kauai - but nothing out of the ordinary, nothing worthy of the 4- or 5-star raves that some other Yelpers are giving. The free salsa was a nice touch, but the salsa and chips were average. In addition, the bill for 2 people with 2 drinks came out to be around $40.00, while the bill for 4 people, 4 drinks and 4 fish entrees at a very good seafood place several days earlier came out to be around $60.00. If the drinks were a bit stronger maybe my memory of the place would be warmer and fuzzier, but as it stands, even with the promise of underwear twister, I'm not sure I'd return.

    (3)

  • Miranda O.

    Didn't have the opportunity to eat because they wouldn't seat us. All the negative reviews about bad service are spot on. The service is horrible! Not a kid friendly place so don't take your kids here! The server wouldn't even make eye contact with us. Then when she finally did come over, told us it would be about a 15 minute wait. We waited. 3 tables came available but she told us none of them could fit a high chair. Then offered for us to sit outside in the sidewalk table. I took out a baby wipe to wipe down the filthy table and the wipe turned black with dirt. No thanks. So 8pm we had to leave to look for another restaurant with a 2 year old in tow. Most restaurants were closed at this point. RUINED our night! I don't care how good your food is, you guys NEED to work on customer service and a little Aloha!

    (1)

  • Amy B.

    Yes yes yes! First of all I have been craving Chipotle since I moved to Oahu and haven't found a place that has come close to it until I visited Kauai and went to Verde. This place is great all around. customer service was great. food portions were big. and prices were decent. getting take out might be a better option if you don't want to wait for a seat. They only have about 10 tables and we went on a Monday night and there was a 30-45 min wait. I got the garlic shrimp burrito and it was so yummy! loved all the spices and flavors.

    (5)

  • Arun M.

    Awesome mexican food on the best island on earth!! We went to this place at 4 PM, and there were only one couple beside us in the small establishment they have here. I was impressed by the quality of ingredients and spices. It is all fresh and flavorful. Wait staff is very courteous and very attentive to your needs. Next time when we went there for dinner at 8PM, it was packed and we were lucky to get a table. I have heard that they are expanding soon. This is as good as it gets for mexican food in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Brooke N.

    Highly recommend the beef tostada. Classified as a starter but definitely seemed like and entree to me. Our food came out within about 5 minutes of ordering. The staff were super friendly and welcoming.

    (5)

  • Nicole S.

    Everything about Verde was great, from the food to the decor to the music and drinks! Sadly, this was our last day in Kauai. If we didn't have to leave I would have loved to go back again. It was happy hour so both my boyfriend and I got a margarita, on the rocks. It was delicious and only $3! The chips and salsas to start were very flavorful. I had to stop myself from eating too many before my meal arrived. I got the bean and cheese tostada. It was huge!! Piled high with local greens and out of this world garlic aioli and green salsa. Just so amazing. The music was kind of loud but I enjoyed it. Songs like Ke$ha, Katy Perry, Rihanna, and other great james. Hope to get back to Verde some day!

    (5)

  • L B.

    Writing this review as a native Southern Californian, so when I say the fish tacos are awesome it means they are AWESOME. Different stye fixings than back home which is perfect for vacation! I got the mahi mahi fish tacos and the hubby got the stacked enchiladas. Both were quality. Good portion size, great favors! My two fish tacos were huge!! The restaurant is small, table service and casual. We didn't have any problems with service, our server was sweet and efficient. We were on "island time" and pleasantly surprised at the faster than usual arrival of our food when compared to other restaurants in the area. Didn't sample the margaritas that were on special and tasty looking! Something for next time!

    (5)

  • Roland S.

    Wow!!! First off, being from Southern California, I didn't expect to find great Mexican food in Hawaii. I definitely didn't expect to find exceptional Mexican food. Verde exceeded my expectations. The food was excellent and the service was probably the best I have had at any restaurant in my life. Our waiter, Kai, who I believe may be the owner, was outstanding. This guy seriously has it figured out. He's very passionate about the place, but is not overblown. It's evident he takes pride in the place. We had two different margaritas, both which were great. My wife has the stacked enchiladas with the Kauai beef. The enchiladas were fantastic. I had a mahi mahi fish taco and an al pastor taco. Both were probably the two best tacos I have ever had. I was so impressed with the food. The flavors and quality were outstanding. I highly recommend this establishment. Food and service were second to none. Well done Verde.

    (5)

  • KJ P.

    Kauai has some pretty damn good food, I have to say. This place is no exception. Killer burrito, awesome staff. Mahalo, guys.

    (4)

  • Monica K.

    I was happily surprised by this place! The ultimate chicken burrito is good, but the fish tacos were FAR superior! Will be returning on my next visit to Kauai

    (5)

  • S H.

    Incredible service and food. The dishes we ordered were all so good: al pastor tacos, chicken tacos, and stacked enchiladas with beef short ribs. Every bite was amazing. They also had a great keiku menu for the kids, and the waitress was so kind to my picky eater. My preteen ordered a half order of chicken tacos and it was perfect for her. She loved it. Try to come at happy hour for the 3$ margaritas and to beat the crowd. All that plus 3 happy hour margaritas for under 50$. We will recommend to all our friends visiting Kauai!

    (5)

  • Brendan M.

    Really solid and unique food. They had a few things on the menu I had never see before including the sopaipilla (with beef short rib) which was very very good. Prices were fair for the quality and portions but it's a little pricey for the whole family (great for couples though!) The only reason I didn't go 5 stars was their signature drinks were a little lackluster. The margarita had good flavor with the lime and cilantro but it was a bit too sugary and didn't have enough bite from the tequila for my taste. Totally worth it for a good meal, highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Alex C.

    We had a wonderful dinner experience. Food was great, the staff was very friendly with Good music playing. We will definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Betty C.

    Great food , people are friendly and helpful, margaritas super good , happy hour after getting our tattoos was a nice time . Will go there again and again . Betty

    (5)

  • Joe R.

    We had just had a very negative encounter at The Eastside, and needed to return to the world of positive Kauai karma. Yelp was high on Verde, and I couldn't agree more. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. The burritos were delicious, if not the size of a newborn. The beers were cold, and everything was quick. Great spot.

    (5)

  • Cory M.

    Service is always on point, $3margaritas on Mondays. Verde burrito add fish, can't go wrong.

    (5)

  • Hans T.

    Catch of the day !!! Yea!! Fresh ingredient and great salsa! Definitely recommend for everyone who loves fresh fish/shrimp tacos. The only thing I dislike is that the dressing or sauce in the tacos has too much water in it, drips all over the plate. Besides that everything is wonderful !

    (4)

  • Eddie M.

    Food was delicious though quite expensive if you're used to Mexican food in California. Rice and beans are extra cost. No refills on chips. Mixed drinks were tasty and not watered down though $9 each.

    (3)

  • Deepti J.

    Awesome food! We are visiting and someone recommended this place. I had sopaipillas and my husband got vegan taco. Great tasting food!!

    (5)

  • Dan H.

    Walking in you wouldn't think it would rock! Amazing. Ahi fish tacos, stacked enchiladas (pork), and burritos were all perfect!

    (5)

  • Natalie S.

    Spicier twist on the fish taco. Really tasty food. They add little crunchy tortilla strips, that have spicy seasoning on them. Not too spicy though, just perfect.

    (4)

  • Brent V.

    I get why so many people like this place, but being from California and eating Mexican almost daily-- the food is just OK... Monico's Taqueria down the street is far more authentic and tasty to me ! Not to mention that the cook is from Mexico at Monico's !!! lol

    (3)

  • Willliam O.

    Small place with a few tables inside inside and out. Unfortunately, they could not serve the eight of us alcoholic drinks outside so we passed on the drinks when the next table opened up. Service staff was personable and attentive. Nachos are good, Quesadilla's with meat were so so but the pork tacos are outstanding. And don't pass up the mahi mahi burrito...wow! it was a winner!

    (4)

  • S V.

    Very good mexican food. Not traditional but the slights twists are well done. I had the vegetarian burrito and the vegetarian sopaipillas​. Loved both of them. The place is a little small and so there might be a 15 minute wait (as we had) for dinner.

    (5)

  • Limnos L.

    Verde was all right. Salsa was straight from a can and chips didn't taste house made. Mahi and ahi tacos had good flavor but nothing super special. Service was fast. I'd eat here again.

    (3)

  • Matt L.

    We came here a couple of nights ago on the recommendation of staff at a hotel to remain unnamed in Princeville. We were staying on the North Shore, so it was a bit of a haul, but 20 minutes for great food I can totally do. We arrived to a packed house, with seating and no alcohol service outside or space at the bar top. Picked the bar top, despite the conversational disadvantage. Our waiter, Kai, greeted us warmly, walked us through the menu and specials, talked story with us and made us feel genuinely welcome. Food was incredible, great quality, massive portions and vibrant flavors. Left full, happy. Came back tonight, got a handshake greeting from Kai and a very warm welcome from the rest of the staff. Epic dinner, once again served with the same warmth and, dare I say, more aloha than last time. We were treated to pink lilikoi deserts drinks and churro fries(?) as a parting gift since this was our last dinner on the island. I will be making frequent visits here during my next visit and hope to see the same awesome staff, warm aloha and amazing food!

    (5)

  • Tony C.

    Verde is not Mexican, not Tex Mex, but a solid Santa Fe menu with a slight hint of Hawai'i...and it is excellent! This is my third visit to the islands and this is hands-down the best food. Yes, it is located in a strip mall. Behind a gas station. The ahi taco and the pork burrito were both delicious. Get the sopapillas with honey for desert!

    (5)

  • Doris P.

    Used Yelp to find this place on Kauai, and it was awful! Mexican food is our favorite so we eat it a lot. The salsa was a bit bland, and they barely give you any. Go to the Princeville Center and get the Mexican food there, it was authentic & delicious!

    (1)

  • Michelle P.

    Mexican with a modern twist. Had the ultimate chicken burrito, stacked pork enchiladas and short rib/chicken tacos and all were very good. Service was quick and staff was accommodating and polite. $3 happy hour margaritas were also good. We are from Southern California and we have the best mexican food anywhere so it was a tough comparison.

    (4)

  • Susan P.

    Food was great but was even greater was the super friendly service. Had the nachos - the beef was very tender & good. Coffee was fresh. Left with a good feeling. Just arrived in Kauai yesterday - good way to begin the visit. Came because of comments on Yelp - was not sorry.

    (4)

  • Jeanne A.

    Usually servers are quick, nice and respectful but we went to have dinner with a party of 7 and one of the servers was down right RUDE. He has waited on us before and while I don't expect him to remember us, I still expect good service. After he got sarcastic with my daughter, we walked out. It's quite a scene when 7 people get up and leave this tiny restaurant but he was that rude. Never again. I don't even like the food.

    (1)

  • Matthew H.

    Basically the best fish tacos you'll ever eat. Feel free to ask for a medley of tacos if you can't decide.

    (5)

  • Beth R.

    This place was busy--a good sign. We had barely taken a seat when a server brought us water. Shortly after this, we were served salsa and warm chips. Always good. Yum! I was happy to see a vegan option on the menu--vegan soft tacos. Much nicer than having to modify a dish. I ordered my tacos with a side of guacamole. It was a tasty, filling meal. No regrets!

    (4)

  • Kate T.

    Obsessed. Al Pastor is where it's at. We went here 3x during our trip. Great location (right by our rental), great food, amazing service. Expand to San Diego! We'll be your most loyal customer!!

    (5)

  • Vic D.

    Their seared ahi tuna taco was the best I've ever had!!! Friendly quick service, amazing flavors!

    (5)

  • Tracy S.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch on our way from the airport to our hotel. I had the fresh catch tacos and they were delish! We were tired, hungry and cranky when we arrived. Verde turned our frowns upside down! The service was excellent as well!! Ps. Happy hr has $3 Margs!

    (5)

  • Laith H.

    We decided to check out Verde after learning about the restaurant from an island local. As of this moment, it is the best food my wife and I have had on the island. We started with the Nachos which were delicious and featured Kauai beef. I had a mahi mahi burrito and my wife ordered the chicken burrito. They were both delicious. Best food we've had in Kauai! Might be hoist back before we leave :)

    (5)

  • John B.

    Verde was awesome, we stopped by this place on the way back from Hanalei. We had the Ahi tacos and the Al Pastor tacos and both were flavorful, cooked to perfection and tasted just as good as any Mexican food, if not better than any place in SoCal. These guys do it right and we'll definitely be back for more. Don't forget to order the fresh homemade guacamole with chips.

    (5)

  • Dan W.

    The worst fish I have ever had

    (1)

  • David A.

    This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It has a unique flavor that will satisfy the simplest and most sofisticated pallet. Their nachos and layered enchilada are WOW!!! We went there 3 times in 2 weeks. They are that good... Don't miss their magarita Monday's.

    (5)

  • Chris T.

    Located in a strip mall along the main highway around the island. Stopped in after a long day on the north shore on our way back to Poipu. The food was excellent and we had the shrimp/fish tacos, stacked enchiladas, and al pastor burrito. It was the bomb and huge. Green chile was spicy and the salsa bar and enough options to satisfy me. Great pickled peppers/carrots. Service was fast and friendly. I loved that the guy kept calling everyone buddy and you order at the counter and food is brought out to you. There around about 6 tables and the place was super packed when we went at 6 on a weekday. Would recommend getting it to go and eating across the highway at the beach. They offer a punch card with 1 punch for each 10 bucks you spend. I was shocked that the final bill was 55 dollars for three entrees, but it was worth it to me. Check this local gem out for sure. I wish I could have found this place sooner on our vacation. :(

    (5)

  • Willem D.

    Rude waiter kicked us out of our table and moved us under a dirty AC unit that spit dirt out on us. We were told the chicken would be white meat but it came out all dark and gamey, probably from the wild chickens running on te island. 3 strikes and I lost my appetite. Def do NOT recommend! Someone should call the health inspector.

    (1)

  • Bruce A.

    This was a real surprise. Good quality Mexican food with giant portions. Boy do you get your money's worth. The place is very small, so be prepared to wait or time your visit when the tourists are gone. It is a very small place with few tables, but you can sit outside where they have a couple of tables. Right next door to the Big Save. So if you are in Kapa'a and want to stop for some good Mexican, I highly reccomend this place.

    (4)

  • Aaron D.

    Great, random, lucky find. Stumbled across them because of the crowd and couldn't have been more pleased! Service was excellent and they worked hard to fit our large group. Everyone was so polite and friendly. Food came out incredibly fast and was delicious! I had the tacos al pastor and they were incredible, and I'm from Texas!! Not to mention the guac...awesome. Have to check them out if on the island!

    (5)

  • Gayle V.

    Read that this was a place to try and we were glad that we went here! Great fish tacos and Garlic shrimp tacos!!! The staff is very friendly and wants to please! The location is in the Big Save grocery center which looked on the "seedy" side but were glad that we went. If you want to go for dinner that will not cost an arm and leg, this place will help the budget and you get great food! We both felt that its more of a lunch destination....

    (4)

  • Bruce S.

    Excellent food, and large portions. Pleasant surprise to find great Mexican food away from Texas. The Al Pastor burrito was so tasty.

    (4)

  • Haole B.

    Best Mexican food in the State - well, at least best fish tacos we've ever had! Also, carnitas was unbelievable, happy hour $3 margaritas w/ honey-drizzled sopapillas were delicious. We waited out "tropical depression" Flossie during happy hour here. Staff were warm with plenny aloha. We've been looking for a good Mexican restaurant since we moved to the islands over 3yrs ago.

    (5)

  • Susan L.

    Lunch Jan 21, 2014. One waitress apparently called in sick so only one waitress served the entire room. She was very nice, although overworked, and although service was likely a little slower than normal, she did a great job considering the place was packed. Food was very good. Fish tacos and fish burritos - pretty tasty. Will come back.

    (4)

  • Shayla M.

    I think we ate here 3 times during our latest trip to Kauai. It's AWESOME. And I'm born and raised in Southern California *and* experienced with trendy fusion food. This isn't traditional Mexican food, and shouldn't be compared as such. Verde is its own thing. Judge it for itself, which seems to be New Mexican / Hawaiian fusion. (New Mexican as in New Mexico.) Works for me! You'll overlook it because it's just a tiny place in a strip mall, but it's a gem. Excellent food. Great salsa bar. Awesome margarita deal. The stacked enchiladas were my favorite. The Ahi burrito was also amazing. We ended up ordering a bunch of stuff our last meal there just to try it all even though we knew we wouldn't finish. It was that good! A definite favorite! I dearly hope they open a location on The Big Island one day! :) Yuki was super cute, love her! We will most definitely be back. Regularly.

    (5)

  • Chris J.

    We visited Kauai for the first time and this palace happened to e right down the road from the house we were renting. The only way to describe this place would be AMAZING! Seriously though, this best Mexican food I've ever had and the prices were certainly reasonable as well. I woke highly recommend this place to anyone as we all found it to be one of the tastiest places to eat on the island!

    (5)

  • Edita P.

    Absolutely loved the food there during a recent trip to Kauai, so good that we ate there twice and would have eaten there again but for the fact that we wanted try other places. The food portions are large, prices are great and most importantly the food was delicious. We tried different fish tacos, chicken tacos and the beef stacked enchilada; they were all great. This was our favorite food on the island.

    (5)

  • Monica M.

    Best Mexican I have had on this island!! They really know what they're doing here. I totally recommend this place for Mexican food lovers. We ordered the veggie burrito and stacked enchiladas. The sauce, the meats, the veggies, they are all cooked and prepared so well. The dishes are well thought out. Who are these people? haha I'd come back any day.

    (5)

  • Mike P.

    My wife and I went there last night for dinner and we were not disappointed. I had the Ahi Ahi tacos and she had the Pork Pastor tacos. Service was great - super friendly and super fast with our order. Best part of the experience was the food! Excellent and filling. When I first looked at my order, I thought I'd need to order a side dish but I was full on the 2 tacos.

    (5)

  • V K.

    After landing in Kauai, and hungry for lunch, we turned to Yelp. Read about Verde, and tried to find it, but with no luck - signage is small, much of the Kauai roads don't have street signs, and Google maps doesn't map out addresses well on Kuhio Hwy because of the hyphenated addresses. Back to Verde. We finally found it on our way back to the airport 5 days later, and we were so happy we did! (Actually bummed we didn't find it the first time around). The server was a sweetheart. It's small, but clean. All food made to order. I had the catch of the day tacos and my fiancé had the green burrito with the catch of the day. Catch of the day was blackened ono. There was so much fish in both or our orders, fresh, well seasoned, and so tasty! The free chips and salsa were great (first round free, additional chips and salsa for a charge). If ever in Kapa'a, I would stop her for some fresh and tasty Mexican Hawaii style.

    (5)

  • Edward B.

    Excellent chicken tacos, with a unique flavor. Same for the carne tostada. Staff was very friendly and service great. I fully recommend this restaurant.

    (5)

  • Aaron W.

    Yum! We got some really tasty vegetarian Mexican here. It can sometimes be hard to find veggie options when you're traveling so I was happy this was here. The burritos were tasty, the staff was friendly beyond belief, and the place was packed in an encouraging way. Also, I left my card here like a sillypants but they held onto it and gave it to me the next day. Super friendly.

    (4)

  • Alisha W.

    I was recently in Kauai for 10 days and I ate dinner here twice..... The ahi fish tacos are AMAZING and they give you a good amount of food. This place is a little bit pricey, but worth every penny....Especially on Pacifico Tuesdsay!!! Yummy, Pacifico and fish tacos, can't go wrong. The beef nachos and guacamole with chips are great..... I would definitely recommend this place if you are in Kauai. It was the one of the best meals I had while in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Carey D.

    Fantastic! A unique twist makes this a Hawaiian version of Mexican-American foods. Friendly staff, but the restaurant is a bit too small & spartan. Highly recommend if you are looking for something slightly different, but still delicious.

    (5)

  • Martin H.

    We have visited twice now and had a great experience both times. First time with a group of 14 and they were able to accommodate us and serve us quickly. Second time with a group of 8 and again fast and friendly service, and we were even remembered from our visit 5 days before. With such a large group we tried close to half the menu items and all are excellent. Of particular note the seared ahi tostada salad, the garlic shrimp (whether in taco or burrito form) and the beef short ribs in the burrito. As is often the case with local eateries on Hawaii, the place is nothing special to look at... Don't let that put you off.

    (5)

  • Cheryl L.

    Surprisingly good Mexican food in a small walk up, storefront restaurant two doors from the Big Save. A+ for presentation and the fact that they have a full bar. My ahi tostada was delicious. Server was friendly and I had a sense that the locals eat here, too as he seemed to know everyone there but us. The place is tiny with just a few tables out front. Food came out fairly quickly, portions were good sized, and although it seemed pricey for a storefront ($12 per person), the quality of the food and the presentation made it worth it. My family of four was happy and well fed so I'd definitely return if I get back to Kapaa.

    (5)

  • Jessica O.

    Delicious, fresh and friendly. Do not be misled by its location; I would recommend Verdes over any other Mexican food restaurant in Kapa'a! They are quick and the food is great! The fish tacos and veggie stacked enchiladas were favorites in my family!

    (5)

  • Hiren K.

    Probably the best Mexican food we had while at kauai. We ate at monicos down the street a few days earlier and weren't really that happy with our meal. Family ordered the garlic shrimp burrito, veggie stacked enchiladas and chicken sopapilla. All three were great but I think the garlic shrimp burrito was the most flavorful. Parents ordered margaritas as a part of their all day 3 dollar margarita special on Monday. Check this place out if you are craving Mexican!

    (4)

  • Laura L.

    Had the fresh catch (ahi) tacos and fresh catch (opa) burrito here and BOTH were delicious! The staff was also incredibly helpful and HAPPY. Great food to start our trip off in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Joe B.

    As a visitor to kauai, this is probably not a place that you'd drive by and decide to stop in... But you should. It's part of shopping complex near Big Save and several other stores. I had the Mahi Mahi burrito, which was very good. I was surprised to have such decent Mexican food on the island, even with a little island flair. I would've liked to see a enchiladas with a fish option, but otherwise it is a very different kind of place, but it is a "good different". Give it a try!

    (4)

  • Harold P.

    Good going down but expect a long lasting overpowering taste of onion for the rest of the day. The al pastor tacos were full of flavor served in a semi-soft/fried taco shell - a bit greasy but good. The spiced rubbed ono fish tacos had layers of complexity with the guacamole, creamy chipotle sauce, salsa and fried tortilla strips but these layers also masked the delicate taste of the ono.

    (3)

  • Neha G.

    Food her was quite good. I ordered Taco Salad and it was soooo biggg and sooo good! I couldn't finish all of it, but it was good. My husband ordered Enchiladas and he liked them too. So, all in all a good place to try on your trip to Kauai, if you are looking for some good Mexican food!

    (4)

  • Steffen G.

    a huge fan of Monaco's I make sure I head there every time I go to Kauai. I was recently turned on to Verde's from a friend that lives close by. The food was reaaaaaly good. I grew up in San Diego, so I'm always a little skeptical of "mexican" food other places. While I wouldn't call this traditional mexican fare, it definitely is really good quality and extremely tasty. It's just spicy enough and very flavorful. I would certainly go back here often if I lived on the island. The only slight ding that I have is that the flour tortilla was unusually tough and dry. I don't like the typically rubbery ones that you find at some places, but this one could have been a little softer. Delicious! Go try it! Oh, and the "waiter" (or guy working the register) was very nice and helpful as well.

    (4)

  • Justin G.

    Being Kama'aina, I can tell you that Verde is one of the best on Kauai! Everything on the menu is great, and the portions are so huge that my girlfriend and I usually split a burrito. If you're still hungry afterwards, the endless chips and salsa will top you off. The seared ahi is always a good choice, but my favorite has to be the el pastor burrito. So ono! They also have more of a local feel than a lot of restaurants here. If a delicious inexpensive meal is what your looking for, you can't go wrong with Verde! Try their homemade hot sauce!

    (5)

  • Angelica T.

    Great friendly service and food to die for. We started off with the salsa and chips, which was delicious. The chips were still warm! The guacamole was super delicious too. I ordered the garlic shrimp tacos but I skipped the beans (not my thing). Got to taste the burrito version and stacked enchiladas too. One word: yummy! Don't forget to get some macarons.

    (5)

  • Betsy H.

    This is a really happy place with regulars and a passionate staff. My husband and I were super hungry and got there right before closing and they were very welcoming. They had great tequila and prices were fine. The chips and salsa were fantastic. We got the ahi tostada and I really wanted to like it after reading the reviews, but something was off with the fish and didn't taste as fresh as I had hoped. However, I would return, as it wasn't bad, just not great.

    (3)

  • Jesse D.

    Really enjoyed my shrimp burrito with garlic aioli sauce. Verde's is a little expensive for me...$15 burrito but it is an nice occasional splurge. The staff were super friendly and I enjoyed the salsa bar with green and red salsa. The Mexican pickles were tasty too! This store is more fusion, Southwest than authentic Mexican. Recommended.

    (4)

  • Edward V.

    Phenomenal ahi tacos, excellent attention to details (chips were crispy and did not taste like bulk made chips). Full cocktail menu. Very friendly and efficient service, great attention to allergy issues. Casual and relaxed vibe. Much better meal than at the fancy place on the beach! Don't be put off by strip mall location. Easily as good the best Mexican restaurant in So. Cal. Tricky to find, look for the Shell station. I don't review often, but this place is worth a look.

    (4)

  • Stan K.

    we eat here maybe once a month or more..great service and delicious food. Some may call it a bit pricey..but I like to look at value and what Im getting for the money Im spending. What you get is great portions, fresh ingrediants and WONDERFUL flavor!!! throw in prompt service and friendly vibes and im left with never having been there and felt like ive overspent. if you are on Kauai and passing through the east side or lucky enough to be staying in the area dont hesitate-- get some Verde!

    (5)

  • L S.

    Super! Excellent! Wonderful! Amazing food. The ahi is very fresh. The ahi is better here than most sushi restaurants. Go to Verde. You will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Carmen D.

    I read reviews about Verde and decided to try it out. The food was ok. I ordered the ahi tostada and thought it was pretty tasty. My husband ordered the beef tacos (and I had a bite) and neither of us were impressed. My nephew ordered the beef tacos with rice and beans and asked why we hadn't gone to Tiki Tacos again. He said that the refried beans were the worst he's ever had. The signature margarita wasn't too impressive either. I gave this place 2 stars because I enjoyed the ahi. I can't really recommend anything else.

    (2)

  • Tiffany B.

    Where should I start!? Verde is always our default eat out Mexican food joint. Happy hour offers you a $3 margarita and they offer an array of tequilas and beers. Food is Delish- we always order their garlic shrimp burrito (which I can barely finish and trust me, I'm a BIG eater) but verde's stacked enchiladas (veggie is an option) are a hit. Verde is one of the rare Mexican restaurants that offer dessert. My favorite that I can't go home without ordering is their sopapillas! Comes with a side is local honey as a dipping sauce! All their entrees comes with either a verde sauce, red sauce, or get them both-slang for the is "Christmas". And their habanero spicy sauce will make you sweat! Staff is so awesome, no matter how busy they can get they are there taking your order, busing a table, wiping a counter, just doing what they do like a well oiled machine. They are amazingly nice and service is on point. verde is located in a mini shopping center right next to kapaa big save! You must try!

    (5)

  • Cyndy S.

    Great food and service! Ate the tostada and it was piled high, a lot of food. The price is right too.

    (5)

  • Power N.

    Came here last year for our pseudo honeymoon in Kauai based on Yelp recommendations. It's a little hard to find since it's in a very unassuming strip mall. We were not disappointed at all. Cozy, welcoming atmosphere despite the small restaurant. Had conversations with the owner/main chef about his experiences in New Mexico. Has a feel of upper scale food in a casual and laid back environment. Cannot say good enough things about the food including the ahi tostada, tacos, al pastor burrito, crispy taco salad or (yum) the sopaipillas and honey. Portions are generous, presentations are nicely done, and the service was excellent and very pleasant. I felt guilty having so much Ahi on my dishes! Having lived in California and Texas for many years, this was a very nice surprise and I certainly wish we had something like this in Sacramento. Would consider this a highlight of our trip and would recommend others to try this.

    (4)

  • Bart W.

    Great food and hands down the best and most friendly service on Kauai. The Tako salad is wonderful. Prices very reasonable.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    Exceptional service! The owner/chef personally interacts with the customers and makes you feel welcome. Try his Pacifico/Dos Equis mix. I've been to a lot of Mexican on the islands and this is by far the best.

    (5)

  • Lauren O.

    I liked this place so much, we ate here TWICE during our one week stay. I bought the Ahi tacos once and the garlic shrimp tacos the other time. Both were EXCELLENT. My Mexican husband, and picky eater mother both also loved the food. We did dine in once, and take out once. Both times we were served promptly, and the staff was very friendly. The only regret I have is that I'd have to fly 12 hours to get the food again!

    (5)

  • Jeff T.

    Great place with a super nice cashier/server. $3 Margarita Monday / $3 Pacifico Tuesday. Would recommend to a friend! Oh, and the burritos are huge, even the Keiki size.

    (5)

  • Tracy W.

    This place is AWESOME. The food was fast, affordable and delicious! Better than the food though is the staff. Very friendly, and they went above and beyond with every request (and we had some odd ones). It's worth it to check this place out!

    (5)

  • Roxana D.

    FYI: This place was not where my iPhone said it was using google maps. It is visible from the highway, though, which is why we found it. So this is the only place in Kauai that I couldn't get enough of (we ate their twice, including on our last day, even though we were already stuffed). I grew up in Texas, so I'm very picky about my Mexican food. This place is not authentic Mexican food, obviously, but Mexican food with a Hawaiian flair. The first time, we had fish tacos and the ahi tostada. The second time, we had that ahi tostada again (we were too full to get two separate meals). Both are AMAZING. The fish tasted very fresh, and the sauces were really flavorful. The portion sizes are quite generous, and the prices are really great. I also liked how they give you a free bowl of chips (BIG WIN) and have fresh salsa available. One day, when I have a house on Kauai (wink wink), I'll eat there every week. Or maybe every day.

    (4)

  • sergio K.

    Delicious and unique garlic shrimp tacos, good mango margarita, and terrific friendly and speedy service. The guacamole and taco salad looked great, but we didn't try it. Next time!

    (5)

  • Evan B.

    I was pretty impressed with Verde. It's a hole-in-the-wall type place, but these places usually end up being the best. We ordered the bean-and-cheese tostada and I grabbed the Ultimate Chicken Burrito. The burrito was pretty good -- HUGE and filling, but I didn't really get the crisp, fresh taste I usually like in burritos, but I think that's mostly influenced by where I usually get burritos from and how each place takes their inspiration and influences from different locales. I would definitely return.

    (4)

  • kahau m.

    ok. slowly but suurely making my way through the entire menu. ahi tostada? check check! Seared ahi tacos? hella check! stacked enchilada with el pastor pork and christmas? check mark! stacked enchilada with beef short rib and christmas? cross check! garlic shrimp burrito?! check dat one! california burrito?! checked! stuffed sopapillas? check one pile of goodness! sopapillas and honey? so good. err. check! seriously have not had a bad meal here and have probabaly been there 10 times in the last 2 months. margarita mondays are a good time and the staff is friendly and accomodating. top two?!?!?! ahi tostada christmas and ahi tacos. both are friggin ridiculous.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    Best Mexican food I had in Kauai -- and I went to 4 different places. The margaritas are not very good though. Good quick service - good place for a quick dinner and not a place you would come to hang out and drink margaritas for the atmosphere. The fish tacos (mahi mahi) were good. Surprised they charge an extra dollar for ahi. Need to sit inside to order a drink.

    (4)

  • Ling W.

    We were totally stoked to try this place based on the reviews and my husband's love of Mexican food. It was a disappointing and expensive let-down. When you walk in, it's just a few tables. You go to the cash register to order. The girl working was really friendly, hence the one star. It took forever for our food to come out and they completely forgot our guac and chips. I got the veggie stacked enchilladas with ahi, my husband ordered a burrito. I have never had green chili coagulate on the plate, but this rubbery, absolutely tasteless stuff did. Our review book talked about the bold flavors. I wish there was just some flavor! I ate about 25% and passed it to my husband to finish. The human garbage can wrinkled his nose after one bite--"That tastes funny, I don't like it." So it got carried off with our trash and our sopapillas came out. They were thick with no toppings except the bottle of Walmart honey left on the table. No cinnamon or sugar. Just really disappointing. We can't figure out all the positive reviews, it was certifiably one of the worst 'Mexican' food experiences ever that set us back $50.

    (1)

  • Shantala A.

    Oh, what a great find. The owner lady is super friendly. She offered to make a veggie version of anything on the menu. She brought over chips and three kinds of salsa. We ordered the bean and cheese tostada and a verde verde burrito. She allowed us to customize our order, as everything is made to order. We asked for hard boiled eggs and potatoes in the burrito. It was fantastic. So was the tostada. The lady offered free guacamole to my eleven month old to snack on! I highly recommend lunching at this restaurant at least once! Fresh food and friendly service to make you feel at home. And don't forget to try sopapillas! It's a dessert ; bite the corner off, pour honey into the hollow shell and prop it in your mouth! Delicious!

    (5)

  • Sandy P.

    I have an excellent meal every time I eat here. I am sad that I live on the other side of the island, or I would be here more often! I am addicted to the cornmeal shrimp tacos! So fresh and delicious! The greens are always fresh and crisp. The sauces are flavorful. I love the margaritas...be sure to go when they are on special. I could eat baskets of chips and salsa...oh wait, I have! don't miss em!

    (5)

  • Richard G.

    Being from Texas, we were skeptical to try Mexican food in Hawaii. We were wrong. The stacked chicken enchiladas are delicious and everything tastes very fresh. I'd definitely come back here again and recommend it heartily. Delicious.

    (5)

  • Bearain K.

    i got the stacked vegie enchiladas, I'm not a vego just thought id get them for something different. They were sooooo good, full of flavor yummo!!!!! i tried my partners burrito with ahi, just as yummy as my own food. Drinks were great they made the margaritas just as we liked them, spewing that we weren't there for the cheap ones on Monday's! thumbs up guys the food rocks!

    (5)

  • Ray B.

    Great Mexican food with a New Mexico feel. Seared Ahi tacos and tostada were excellent. Yummy chips and salsa as well.

    (5)

  • Phil R.

    yummy yummy yummy!!! garlic shrimp burrito nice & wet!!! mmmmmmmmmmmm.....hahaha...big portions! dont need the rice & beans(additional $$) in my opinion. the wife had the Ahi Tostada...WOOOOW! that was the whole reason we went there After a long day lounging at the hotel pool I had no real desire to drive to kapaa & get dinner, but man oh man...it sure was worth it! service was also pretty quick & friendly! It was a nice mix of tourist & locals which is always a good sign in my opinion. there is so many things i wanna try the next time we fly up to kauai so we will definitely be back! ONLY reason i didnt give them 5 stars is because they didnt have chimichangas on their menu...yes i know its not a REAL mexican food...but who REALLY serves authentic mexican food anyway! lol

    (4)

  • Scott W.

    Would like to leave 3.5 stars. Went here with wife and two young boys, 4 & 8. Great place to eat. We went here after reading all the rave reviews, maybe that explains the mid range rating. Going in with high expectations... Food was terrific with good flavor. Authentic Mexican cuisine? No, but good, just depends what your expectations are when you hear Mexican food (I am a Mexican food dumpster, so I have a pretty good background) Portions though, I would call appropriate to slightly small for the prices being charged. I live in a resort town, so I am used to paying more than you would normally pay in a non resort area. Service was over the top. Friendly, outgoing and helpful. Overall very impressed for a place located in an outdoor strip mall. $60 OTD with tip, 2.5 ala carte entrees, 2 kids entrees, 1 soda, 1 Happy Hour beer. I'd go back. In regard to the question "Are you local" in another review, I am guessing it is because they have a rewards type punch card, so if there was a chance you were coming back at a later date, they would hook you up with the punch card, so not a bad thing, maybe just not explained well in that reviewers experience.

    (3)

  • Janet B.

    Our entire family loves Verde. Every dish is delicious, fresh, beautifully presented and the staff is pleasant and accommodating. As soon as we land on island, that's our first stop. The sopapillas, both dinner and dessert, are fantastic!

    (5)

  • Kaileen Y.

    Been here twice so far, and each time has been a great experience. Seating is limited, but the service & food is great. My recommendation: the ahi tostada!! AWESOME.

    (4)

  • Wendy W.

    Great little place with awesome food. Very casual and relaxed. Started with the chips & guac - HUGE portion of guac and it was delicious. We had the ahi tacos - seared ahi not deep fried with a sauce that is different than most fish tacos on the island that we had. Very yummy! We were too full to have dessert . Very pleasant staff and we would go back again in a heartbeat.

    (5)

  • Amanda W.

    The best food we had in Kauai was here at Verde. My husband actually begged to come back a second time so he could have the Ahi Tacos again. It's wasn't a hard sell. Chicken enchilada was very yummy, and different than your standard enchilada which was kinda fun. Think stacked instead of rolled. Margarita was great and so was the price. Honestly, I wish we had eaten here more often, since most of the food we had elsewhere was over priced and under-tasty. In a pool of all the mexican I've eaten they get 4-stars, I live in the Southwest afterall. But for great food, let alone great Mexican food, in Kauai... 5 stars.

    (5)

  • B F.

    I grew up in New Mexico, and always try a place billed as "New Mexican". Don't mistake this for new Mexican. The chilies are totally different in New Mexico and i can tell at first bite if it's authentic. Verde is! So the reviews below (2*) don't understand what great, unique food they're getting. California Mex doesn't compare. I had the Stacked Enchiladas (that's the authentic way we make them in New Mexico) with the carne adovada pork. Lots of well marinated pork, tender and delicious, between the tortillas. I tried both the red and green sauce on it, and while my favorite was red, my friend loved the green best. My wife had the posole, another thing we always try when on a menu. It had more tomato than I'm used to, but was flavorful and good. If you've never had posole, then I recommend trying it here. The red and green salsas were flavorful and much better than most Mexican places. The tortilla chips were thin, not greasy, and not over-salted. Hard to not eat too many of them before your entree comes. Be forewarned, as the portions are large. Then the true test for any New Mexican restaurant is the sopaipillas. In California they fry them hard and serve them as dessert with a sugar-y cinnamon sauce--[shudder]. Here you can ask for them that way, but I can't see why you'd bother. Get them the true NM way: light and puffy, served with honey. Bite the corner off the triangular temptation and pour honey inside. Eat and enjoy. These were authentic and delicious. Would I go back? YES! I've already been twice and plan on another trip before we leave the island. It's not Taco Bell prices, but then nothing is in Hawaii, and this place is worth every penny. If you've never had true New Mexican food before, this is a good place to start. If you have, then you'll be glad to eat here. Highly recommended. Busy at lunch, so arrive early to be sure to get a table. Don't worry about the strip mall location, just try the excellent food.

    (5)

  • Burrito M.

    I ordered the beef nachos, and the yelp* reviews were right, the chips were soggy and they are too heavy handed w/ the chili powder. It is literally sprinkled on and in everything! Otherwise, the taste, portion sizes and price of the food was decent though. Note: One guy ahead of us asked for the chips w/o the chili powder and the order taker argued that the powder is great and doesn't affect the flavor, heat of taste of the chips. That was kinda weird. There is such a notion as too much of a good thing... I wouldn't make a point to come back to Verde on my own, but if someone specifically asked me to go there, I wouldn't say no.

    (2)

  • Meghan F.

    Absolutely freaking amazing and surprising. I was expecting the worst walking into this strip mall Mexican shop. Living in San Diego I've experienced some pretty great Mexican food. We came during happy hour and I almost fell off my chair when the bartender/cashier/bus boy told me that had Pacifico on happy hour- on freaking TAP! What deliciousness is that!?! He told us they also had fresh Ahi for the day. I ordered an Ahi taco and oh my god it was amazing. The food was a bit expensive-most like all Kauai restaurants but the drinks were delicious and cheap. Stop in here if you want some delicious Mexican, friendly service, and pacifico on tap- for 3 bucks!!!

    (4)

  • Candice C.

    Great place, great food and drinks, staff was super friendly and fun, went here after walking out of another place for baaaad service. These guys saved the night and made us very happy.

    (4)

  • Scott H.

    A must so on Kauai! Great great dishes! fusion of island and mexican food with a veggy twist! A must try!

    (5)

  • J G.

    The staff (or owners?) are very friendly and accommodating. We got the vegetarian enchilada stack and the beef / pork adobada enchilada stack (the pork was more flavorful than the beef). Both were very good and very filling. We also got a margarita (really salty).

    (5)

  • Lisa N.

    I was excited to check this place out since it had so many good reviews and I was starving! After a full day of adventure, I could have eaten anything. Their guacamole was shameful. Tiny portions with cabbage mixed in, no hint of lime or salt or pepper. It even looked like puréed bland goo that had a huge chuck of unripe avocado mixed in. My shrimp tacos, on the other hand, were decent. Lots of cabbage again, but way better than the guac. My fiancé got the huevos rancheros and thought the red and green chili was good considering we were in Hawaii.

    (3)

  • Dana P.

    Came here in May with my mom and my boyfriend. When I arrived in Kauai, I made it a point to ask the staff at the resort where I was staying where the good food was. Luckily, the locals did not steer me wrong! The owner catches some of the fish himself. My boyfriend and I both ordered the fish of the day tacos (Ono). It was truly delish. Grilled perfectly and the taco was stuffed with cabbage and other toppings and a unique sauce that tied everything together nicely. My mother had the beef burrito and she thought it was just ok. I do agree that the chips are strange. I did not mind them, but my mother and boyfriend hated them. I ordered the Sopapillas with Honey for dessert and it was SO FREAKING GOOD! Piping hot triangles of dough with yummy Kauai honey. HEAVEN! Will definitely be back the next time I am in Kauai!

    (4)

  • V W.

    What an awesome find in Kauai, thanks to Yelp and it did not disappoint. This place is full of energy and the waiters are very cheerful. We had the veggie enchiladas and the soapapilla and were happy with both. Generous portions meant we left with a full stomach. The mai-tai was just ok, seemed like it was made with mixture rather than from scratch.

    (4)

  • Becca H.

    Ordered the fresh catch burrito with Ono. The hubster had the stacked chicken enchiladas and both were fantastic. Best food we've had so far in Kauai and the service was great as well! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for some fresh, delicious Mexican food in the Kapa'a area!

    (5)

  • Penny R.

    Stuffed sopapilla with pork was amazing and huge! Hubby had the beef rib burrito and it was equally as huge as my dinner. Located in a strip mall and not very big but the food more than makes up for it. Get the green sauce if you like it spicy!

    (5)

  • Lyndsey A.

    We were told that this place has the best fish tacos on the island and according to my husband they do! He is bummed out that this is our last day in Kauai. I got the chicken tacos for my meal and It was AMAZING. I am very picky on what I eat and how it is prepared. It was very juicy and tender and shredded fine. NO fat and NO nerves in my meal. We also ordered the nachos to try and that is is meal in it self and very good also. If u r here to visit I HIGHLY recommend this place of you want some Mexican food that is very good ! And trust me I no what good Mexican food because my in laws/ hubby Mexican and I live right by me Mexico :)

    (5)

  • Tamara T.

    Awesome food, awesome service. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Portions are definitely much bigger than expected. Would return often.

    (5)

  • Jon J.

    Went here while on my honeymoon last year and I find myself constantly craving their Seared Ahi Tacos. Best fish tacos I've ever had. The place is a little divey, but the food is amazing and the people are nice.

    (5)

  • Michael Z.

    Amazing! We were here for 10 days and we went to Verde 3 times (the last time being right before we caught our flight out). The seared Ahi tacos are the best I've ever had, the atmosphere is local, and the service is fast and friendly....

    (5)

  • Amy R.

    My husband and I split a pork burrito. I'm glad we shared it, because the portions are big. I really liked it, but my husband didn't care for it much. He is super-picky and I think he didn't prefer the potatoes in the burrito? I loved the salsa bar, and the guy working the front was so-so friendly!

    (5)

  • John P.

    This place is a Mexican Food treasure! I spent 12 years living in Texas so I know a thing or two about Mexican food and Verdes rocks! I get the el pastor tacos on flour tortillas and the meat is prepared perfectly. So tasty. Green sauce is good- sopapillas are light and fluffy - plus they have a tequila bar and happy hour. Can't believe we've got a place like this on Kauai. I do agree that they need to change the chips though - the only small flaw in an otherwise great place.

    (5)

  • Christin V.

    The food my wife and I had here was very, very good. Big fan of the Ahi tacos. The service was presented with a smile and overall it was a very pleasant experience eating here. The only downside is that the pricing and menu scream for a sit-down dinner. It's kind of odd that you order at the register although I was thankful that you could at least get a decent margarita. I live in California where good, authentic Mexican food is the norm and Verde was on par in terms of quality. I just wish there was a more traditional waiter-customer relationship here.

    (4)

  • Matt S.

    Awesome food and probably the best customer service we have anywhere. This is a small place. We had a party of 12 on a Monday night. They made sure we were seated and took great care of us. Everyone loved the food and will definitely go back for more. Gotta try the ahi tacos next time.

    (5)

  • Catherine S.

    Delicious, fresh, handcrafted, and vegan friendly. I can't say enough good things about this great little place. Plus,I visited on Pacifico Tuesday, so I got a pint for $3. I wish Verde were in my home city.

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    Simple, ultra-casual and delicious. I love Mexican food and fresh seafood, so this place hit the spot perfectly. The seared ahi, mahi, and shrimp tacos were all delicious. It's really hard to pick a favorite. The tacos were grilled flour tortillas stuffed with fish, cabbage, pico, guac and garlic aioli. Overall the food was amazing, but sometimes the tacos had a bit too much aioli/guac and it overpowered the fish. I love ahi, especially seared or raw, but I think their ahi tacos would benefit from just a touch more cooking to give them a bit more texture. I'm not saying they should overcook the tuna, but maybe a very light medium rare would provide better texture. My wife had a chicken burrito and it was pretty spicy, so you may want to ask about getting sauce on the side if you don't like things too spicy. FYI - the chicken burrito contained white and dark meat. You order and pay at the counter and then someone brings out your food when it's ready. The restaurant is small and clean inside with two outdoor tables, but it's not the kind of place where you want to hangout forever. The shopping plaza is less-than, but the good food makes up for it. They have cold Dos Equis on draft and a daily happy hour that starts at 3. Give this place a shot.

    (5)

  • Kat S.

    Awesome non-traditional Mexican food at very reasonable prices (especially for Kauai). The flavors were awesome and very unique. We are vegetarians and were pleased with their veggie selections. We had the bean & cheese tostada which sounds boring but boy was it good - the beans and green sauce were wonderfully flavored and the fried tortilla sprinkles on top gave a wonderful crunch. The veggie burrito was also very tasty and unique filled with veggies and these delicious potato bites. I don't know quite how they made the potatoes - it seemed almost like deep fried seasoned mashed potato balls. Whatever they were, they were delicious! The service was also super friendly and attentive. My only wish is the restaurant was larger. The atmosphere is nice but they only have a few tables and we almost turned away because there was no place to sit. I hope with their success they expand. Wish they'd expand to the SF Bay Area too. I'm going to miss them till my next visit to Kauai. Delicious!

    (5)

  • David G.

    Food is great. Negro modelo on draft. Friendly staff. The stuff we had wasn't really Mexican, but it was delicious. Great for vegetarians.

    (5)

  • Dino A.

    Great food, excellent service, friendly atmosphere, a perfect place to visit while on the Garden Island!

    (5)

  • Laura R.

    We stopped by for dinner while on our honeymoon. The guy taking our order was super friendly and talked us into their margarita happy hour special. The margaritas were awesome, as were the chips and salsa. From there, I veered off the Yelper recommended dishes and tried the shrimp burrito, which was probably a mistake. It wasn't bad, just not all that I thought it would be. Mr. Logical seemed pleased with his choice (Yelp recommended) so I am positive I just ordered the wrong thing.

    (3)

  • Adam K.

    Seared Ahi tacos, one word "BANGIN". I was wanting Thai food next door, however Wifey wanted Mexican, and man did she choose right. So very ono-liscious.

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    So great we ate here twice! Good Mexican food in Hawaii? Who knew!! this place located in a strip mall had excellent friendly service , great food and at a very good value! One trip I had the Nachos... AWESOME value! the salsas were delicious and I was not expecting them to be anything special. Next day came back for the red pork burrito..huge with lots of tasty pork! Different servers each day.. both times each was super friendly and efficient. I'd go back again in a flash... ORDER the Nachos! MMMM!

    (5)

  • Rachael T.

    If you are a Monico's aficionado, as am I, then Verde will probably pale in comparison if you are looking for more traditional Mexican fare. However, if fresh-mex is on your agenda then look no further than Verde. Fresh IS the operative word at this casual dinning establishment, as exemplified by their lovely ahi taco salad, with no frills or bangs, just fresh with spicy chili accent and otherwise under-seasoned menu. Ultimately a great bang for the buck with FANTASTIC people running the show. Great establishment to support if you can tear yourself away from Monico's, which I can't.

    (3)

  • Teresa R.

    Mexican fusion is the best way to describe the delicious vegetarian entrees. But if you want delicious traditional Mexican then try Monico's. Great service!

    (4)

  • Char P.

    THE BEST seared ahi tuna soft tacos EVER!!! Great margaritas too! Love the boys that work there...super friendly and give great service!!

    (5)

  • Carol L.

    The best food we've had on kauai! delicious ahi tacos! I never would have thought that the best fish dinner I had on Kauai would be at a Mexican place, but it definitely was!!! The fish is fresh and a generous portion. The staff is friendly and helpful. I'd definitely return next time I'm in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Sarah P.

    Some of our best meals on Kauai. Really delicious tacos, super friendly service. Small space, but well worth it. This place would be a huge hit in Portland, Oregon. Way better than trendy hipster Porque No. Get the seared ahi or al pastor tacos. Awesome.

    (5)

  • Grady T.

    First and foremost the food was excellent. Ordered the Verde Verde burrito, a veggie burrito made with all island veggies. One of the best "vegetarian" burritos this so-cal local has had. The service was also excellent. I especially wanted to point out Dillon, who left the counter to open the front door for a few older ladies and welcome them in. Excellent food, great service. Thank you!

    (5)

  • Elizabeth F.

    Just tried Verde recently for lunch. We did drive up and down the highway twice searching for it, so I suggest they make their sign more obvious. It's a very unassuming place, basic interior- nothing special, in a strip mall. But the food is great. The fish tacos were huge, fresh, and a unique combination. The service is way above and beyond a typical little taqueria. The employee working the cash register also served our food and checked up on us a couple of times to offer a refill of chips and ask if we needed anything else. Nice touch. Also, I asked what was gluten-free, and she was so helpful. They altered the tacos to make sure they were gluten-free. Great service, great food, we'll be back the next time we're lucky enough to find ourselves back in Kauai!

    (5)

  • Alison H.

    Believe the hype. So good we went back two days in a row for lunch. The first day he got the fish (ahi) tacos and I got a fish enchilada. The second day I got the tacos and he got the enchilada. The result of this highly scientific test was that we agreed the tacos are the best, if you only get to try one thing. Also when they ask "green, red, or Christmas" regarding the enchilada sauce, the red is spicy, and the green is not very flavorful. So I would go with either red or Christmas unless you don't like spicy. The medium salsa is also not flavorful so just mix it up with the other salsas from the bar, especially green is great! This taco was so good I could not stop eating it and made myself sick. A true sign of food excellence and how dangerous this delicious food is. It is not cheap, the plates are like $15 each. But worth it. Also how cool is getting served by the owner/chef? Loved this place.

    (5)

  • christine a.

    I was really looking forward to this place after all of the great reviews, but after trying the ahi tostado and taking a nibble of my hub's garlic tacos, all I can say is meh. Friendly service but the food was kind of bland to me. Maybe it's because I was spoiled after eating those perfectly seasoned ono's tacos during my visit to Maui? not sure, but I was really hoping to love this place.

    (2)

  • Logan N.

    If your in Kapaa this is some of the best food you can get. Fresh, local, very friendly and you will probably have trouble finishing your meal because portions are huge.

    (5)

  • Corey G.

    Awesome service was fast and super friendly. Food was good and fresh tasting. I had the shrimp burrito and my wife had the bean and cheese tostada. We both loved our meals. We also ordered the guacamole and chips, which was very generous on the guacamole. We will definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Crysta S.

    Tucked away in a seemingly empty shopping center, Verde might not strike you as some of the best food (especially for vegetarians) on Kaua'i. But don't be fooled. The food is fresh and delicious. We had veggie tacos and veggie enchiladas, both of which were great. I am sensitive to spicy things, but I was just fine here. They have a big selection of food and drink, including beer, juices, and sodas. Very casual, and a small dining room, so if it's busy, be prepared to wait. We were there at 2pm and we had missed the lunch rush.

    (5)

  • Manhattanbaby S.

    This place is awesome if you are a dog and like to eat really crappy human food. OK aside from the broth / soup style of muck they serve which I could get over without writing a review even worse is the service. We called for a pickup order and they said 20-25 mins. We arrived with our daughter 25 mins later and my pregnant wife stood in a line up that went from the cash register to the door which actually isn't that long except the line up didn't move. Actually it did move as my wife was pushed around by whom ever needed to carry a plastic patio furniture table around the restaurant. Unbelievable 25 mins later my wife was able to pick up our food and it was honestly garbage. I am not just writing a bad review because of the ridiculously unorganized ordering service - the food honestly gave me a slight head ache and I rarely if ever get any kind of head ache. Don't get me wrong after eating 25% of the poop I threw everything directly into the garbage. No kidding just go there and order the guacamole and chips which at $4.00 including a good portion of chips seems like you couldn't go wrong until you get the green mushy puke. I would give it -5 stars if I could but I only see the positive side of things so in the future I will be sure to go directly to the grocery store and prepare my meal fresh at home so I thank you mushy puke stew at 55 mins for a 2 person pick up meal. Thank you Verde - please if you take one suggestion from this feedback I only ask that you be honest and change your restaurant name to Merde.

    (1)

  • Ryan A.

    Oh my gosh, the Ahi fish tacos are delicious. The refried beans are very tasty, and the margaritas are great too. If I'm ever fortunate enough to visit Kauai again, I will certainly come back to this place for another meal. The food was great. The staff was friendly. The drinks were good.

    (5)

  • Alex T.

    Fantastic place. The food was incredibly tasty and the waiters spent our entire time there trying to be as helpful as possible. We've still got a few days left in Kauai, I think we're going to have to go again!

    (5)

  • Laurie E.

    AMAZING!!!! Dinner for five on Cinco de Mayo and it was beyond great! Ahi Tostada was killer good with the fresh ahi and smokey chipotle sauce, chopped lettuce and tortilla strips on a tostada shell; could eat this every day for a week! Their signature stacked enchiladas was equally great with the braised/roasted pork and home made tortillas covered in equally in their 2 homemade sauces. The staff were very helpful and friendly and even got into the swing of things with pictures! Ole!

    (5)

  • Dan P.

    Wow!! The Ahi Tostada was fantastic, service was welcoming and all for a great price.. Gluten free options on almost the entire menu was an added bonus... cheers guys.. great job..

    (5)

  • Kellev B.

    This little whole in the wall was one of the best meals we had in Kauai. (Actually went back a second time.) My personal favorite was the verde verde burrito with the optional fish. This vegetarian burrito has real vegetables - asparagus, spinach, potatoes and more. Portions were large and good.

    (5)

  • Harry D.

    Had the Cali burrito with beef, average, pretty filling, not outstanding, but I'd go back for lunch. I do like the fact they give chips and free salsa bar with meals. The island price for a burrito seems to be $10.

    (3)

  • Brad O.

    This place had everything you could want out of a restaurant. First off, the staff was exceptionally friendly, from the moment you walked into the restaurant. The interior was small but quaint, with a look of a place that is maintained by people who care about their workplace. The menu was diverse in choices, and I saw at least 10 things I would have liked to have tried. The pricing was very reasonable, in particular for being on Hawaii. I had two tacos, one with short rib and one with pork, while my wife had the fish tacos and we split an order of chips and guac. Everything we had ranged from very good to excellent. The only item I felt that was merely good was the short rib taco, as it was a bit greasy (kind of comes with the territory on short ribs). The carnitas taco was out of this world, and the fish tacos were at the top of a very short list of "world's greatest fish tacos". When you combined the tacos with their homemade salsa and guac, along with the cabbage slaw that comes with them, it is like listening to a perfectly composed piece of music. Crunchy, spicy, sweet, hot, creamy and unctuous. Sadly we found it on our last day, but that just means we will have to return to paradise to eat there again.

    (5)

  • Amanda E.

    Looking for good flavorful Mexican near Kapaa, and tried this place. Small hole in the wall, with limited seating, with great food. Hubby had the fresh ahi tacos, I had the chicken supreme(?) tacos. Very tasty, great sauce. Cabbage instead of lettuce was an interesting difference. Wasn't sure I'd like it, but it was awesome. The tacos were moist enough, that didn't need the moisture of the lettuce. Instead, the cabbage gave a great crunch. Had a couple of margaritas...strawberry frozen was huge. Portions were good, didn't need beans or rice to fill up. Service was quick, Order at the counter, then find a seat.

    (5)

  • christina l.

    Excellent prices! Great fresh food. I ordered a salad with grilled mahi mahi (came to about $10). The greens were fresh, and the flavor was great. This place has a thing for chili so they like to put some chili flavor on lots of stuff. I personally thought that's a great touch. I like taqueria food, but this food reflects it to be more than just a regular taqueria. The setting is very casual. I wish I could have visited it one more time before we left Kauai.

    (5)

  • Justin L.

    Best, most flavorful al pastor burrito I ever had...went out to some of the most expensive restaurants here in Kauai and can honestly say that the food was the best here...and most reasonably priced. They make everything home made and buy local ingredients which more than makes up for their hole in the wall location. Amazing service, free chips and salsa,BEST pork I've ever had and one of the cheapest dinners in the island. I never leave reviews and this experience made me feel like they deserved some praise.check it out if you are in kapaa and want your minds blown.

    (5)

  • Khris B.

    Truly amazing food experience! It is Hawaii's "New" Mexican Fastfood healthy eating! I have never been a fond of burritos or tacos but as soon as I tried Verde's Ahi Tuna Tacos, I was sold! I also ordered their Stacked Enchiladas. yum yum!!! I went to Kauai Island for my honeymoon. My husband and I ended up going to Verde 3 times in our 4 day stay! hahaha! The owner/cook and his wife (behind the register) are just wonderful. The cook busily prepares your food with much gusto putting a sensational mix of flavor and spices on your dish for a salivating experience while his wife attentively delivers your orders to your table with a sweet smile to match. I highly recommend that you visit this cute little place when you go to Kauai Island and I bet you will be dreaming about Ahi Tacos on your way home and anticipating your next Verde experience ;)

    (5)

  • Gary S.

    Place was over priced for average mexican food..

    (3)

  • Clementine R.

    So glad to see some people found this place to satisfy, for their dollars spent...we could not eat what was given us. Meat tasted old and it's sauce like it had been marinating in a plastic bowl that had not been rinsed free of it's soap...the taco salad shell was infused with SOooooo much oil...ya know those little pockets that form, and how you can normally pop them and inside is nothing but air? Here, it's oil...So inedible. Anyway, after two bites we brought them back since we didn't want to lose $30, even though we were HUNGRY, it was a 15 minute drive back to the restaurant from our vacation yurt, and nothing else was opened...we opted for carrots from the mini fridge until morning, it was that bad. We got a refund from the lady at the register, along with an eye roll, a loud sigh and tongue clicking along with a forcefully slapping the cash to the counter, so not a good experience to be had there. I sure hope it was just a freakishly bad day for this place, as they have such high ratings...

    (1)

  • Theresa K.

    Wow, the tacos were excellent. I had one chicken and one pork taco, both were great. I ordered them with the beans and rice...if I had to do it again, I would pass on the sides. The rice was dry and rather bland. The beans were dry and very ordinary. It was margarita Monday. Oh yeah, the margaritas were great. This little hole in the wall makes some great margaritas. When you order the upgraded margarita, you get a choice of four or five premium tequilas. I can't speak to the other food from personal experience, but the others at my table were raving about their selections. I would eat here again.

    (4)

  • Amanda W.

    OMFG- THank GOD for the sweet girl working at Avis Rent-a-Car when we landed on Kauai- we were exhausted & hungry & she suggested we go to Verde if we liked Mexican.. Well, let me tell you- the best Fish Tacos everrrrr!! Super island fresh seared tuna, lightly dusted with awesome seasoning, then served on top of a bed of slaw, avocado & their sour cream spicy sauce- yummmo! Since being back here in Montreal I have tried to recreate their dishes in vain- absolutely delicious- ONO all the way :)

    (5)

  • Baby C.

    This place is really an all around great place to get some grub quickly and served with a smile.

    (5)

  • Deepti K.

    Loved this place on our honeymoon to Kauai. I am vegetarian so it can be a challenge for me to find good food. The vegetarian sopapillas here were amazing!! Small clean casual place. Definitely eat here if you're in the area!

    (5)

  • Melynne M.

    Very delicious seared ahi salad and garlic crusted shrimp tacos were divine! Free chips is a plus and margaritas are a must! A little pricy but worth it I would give $$$

    (4)

  • G B.

    Staff is awesome! Food is fantastic...mind you, this is not a fancy sit-down restaurant. The seared ahi tacos are to die for...and the al pastor pork burrito...omg, meat & crispy potatoes...everything has fabulous flavors and the staff is great. Worth every penny!

    (5)

  • Claire C.

    for kauai, this is a 4 star place. if this were in nyc, it'd be only a 3 star. but hey, who's to complain here. you are on an island after all. in any case, the margaritas were great and the tacos were good. but nothing crazy to rave about. it's in a strip mall area so make sure you don't miss it when you are driving by! good for lunch and dinner if you are looking for something casual and easy.

    (4)

  • Kirk S.

    What a surprisingly delicious hole in the wall. Fresh fish and shrimp tacos. Excellent guacamole. Everything perfectly seasoned. Not much in the atmosphere department, but top notch food.

    (4)

  • Amanda B.

    Who knew...Mexican food in Hawai'i? Not authentic, but really what is these days? However the ahi tuna tacos (or even the fresh catch of the day) are fantastic-- enough for a meal without the rice or beans. Service is great and the.drinks are affordable even by mainland standards. Be aware that they are closed on Monday & Tuesday.

    (4)

  • Jonathan K.

    Had dinner here. Got the Ono fish tacos and burrito. Great food and some of the friendly staff we interacted with in Kauai. Very flavorful. Good prices for Kauai, although a little expensive given they don't have full table service.

    (5)

  • Sue K.

    Just had a great meal at Verde...lots of food...great prices. On vacation here from the SeaTac area

    (5)

  • Bowler S.

    This place inspired me to write my first yelp review! Excellent food and smile filled service. The restaurant is small and located in a strip mall but this is overcome by the best sit down meal we had in Kauai. The service is definitely hawaiian casual, as you order from the menu board at the counter, and then have excellent wait service for the remainder of the meal. A great Hawaiian take on Mexican food. I would have liked a little more chili heat but I am from the southwest where we swim in chili sauce for fun :). Regardless, the food had excellent spice flavor, both the ahi taco and the al pastor pork burrito, we're excellent. If you want drinks, check out happy hour, too. Hopefully, these guys will take off and can eventually move into a larger place or even a place with a view. COME AND GET IT!

    (5)

  • Chocolate B.

    Where do I start with this one? You walk in and eventually figure out that you seat yourself. After browsing the menu yiu eventually realize that you walk up to the cash register to order. After making my order I handed my credit card to the waitress (some younger blonde) who promptly informed me that they didn't accept mastercard, I was confused until her coworker came over and said "uh yeah we do". I ordered the fish tacos with a side of rice and beans. I'm not sure which had more liquid in it, the tacos or my glass of water. The beans were instantly recognizable as Rosarita canned, I know that taste anywhere and the rice was nothing more than white rice cooked with chili powder, no taste, in fact I could make better rice in my hotel room with a microwave, some uncle bens and a can of salsa. The food seems to be a hodgepodge of things, nothing really "mexican" about it... But this is Kauai, you can't expect mexican food here. 2 stars cause they atleast used name brand canned beans. Forgot, it was $31 for a burrito and two fish tacos.

    (2)

  • Kayla H.

    Ahi tacos were fresh and full of flavor. It was a bit pricey for my liking and for the portion, so this will be a "once in a while" stop. Overall verde has good quality dishes.

    (4)

  • David F.

    Great food! Awesome Salsa! Nice comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly staff. Thank you for a wonderful time and meal.

    (5)

  • achoo c.

    I meant to give this place 3.5 stars. I am not a big fan of Mexican food but this place has quite a good selection of Mexican dishes. I ordered something I have never eaten before...I forgot the name of it but it looked like two pieces crusty tortillas with meant and chewy potatoes in between. The sauce was a bit spicy for me. Huge portions!!!

    (3)

  • Katherine W.

    Excellent food and extremely friendly service. $3 margaritas on Mondays a plus. Ahi tacos and the fish of the day tacos are excellent. Enchiladas were really good as well. Nice portion size. We did a la cart an it was plenty with the basket of chips and salsa.

    (5)

  • Kauai M.

    Love the Taco salad with beef. I chow on this every time I come here. I had it once with Ahi, was OK but I rather have the beef.

    (4)

  • Anne M.

    Was here 3 years ago when they opened very impressed then even better today. The food was outstanding and the margaritas were very good you pick the tequila. Place to go in Kapa'a. Service was great Julie was very sweet.

    (5)

  • Subodh K.

    Great specialty Mexican restaurant with a very unique menu of dishes. They have great happy hour specials and the fish tacos are superb with very fresh ingredients. A must stop for tourist!

    (4)

  • Kimber C.

    taco salad the size of my head. holy cow. didn't even come close to finishing it but it was definitely good. margarita on the rocks...good but I think I'll get a double next time. good service. good margaritas, football on numerous tvs, good food. made for a good saturday afternoon. I'll be back.

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Delicious, fresh, hits the spot...try the verde verde burrito its really great! Friendly place as well!

    (5)

  • Jahna B.

    It really is what everyone has said. The ahi tacos are wonderful, the service very friendly with lots of aloha.

    (5)

  • mike n.

    Great food but a little pricey. Awesome vegetarian food! Family of 4 with no alcohol = $50.00 ouch! But I admit I would spend the money again.

    (4)

  • Darci F.

    I love Verde! They always have clean, fast and fresh food. The staff are ALWAYS ...super friendly and helpful. I have consistently had great food and service. Try Verde! you'll be happy you did!

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    Found Verde while looking in vain for another place. Friendly service, good & spicy burrito. I'd give this place 4 stars, except their chips were bad. They're served dusted with chili powder for a reason I can't fathom. Too bad, too, 'cause they had good salsas available.

    (3)

  • Sherman M.

    Little place at a little shopping center with great service and great food. Stacked enchiladas were really...really good. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

    (5)

  • Richard G.

    Are you kidding? The fish tacos were a greasy, tough, overdone mess. The beans - CANNED. The Salsas - CANNED. The rice - you could tell was cooked the day before or that morning then sat around overcooking until it resembled glue. You know rice is bad when the individual grains are no longer individual but turn into lumpy glue. Okay - now the beans...CANNED then doctored up with some more canned chipolte sauce. I can just hear them now - "we'll used canned beans but we can fool em and make em different if we add in some of this canned chipolte sauce." You can't serve everything out of a can and fool people. Well some people I guess. After a 7 hour hike I was starving and came into this place with hope. I couldn't finish even finish my lunch and spent close to $20 bucks - awful. Expensive and awful.

    (1)

  • Larry P.

    This strip mall restaurant is an unexpected find. The food is fresh, well prepared and reasonably authentic New Mexican (posole, stacked enchiladas, sopapellas...) style cooking. My wife highly recommends the fish tacos and I liked the enchiladas with adobada. Our friend was not crazy about the red chile posole. When I am in Kapa'a for lunch again, this will be my go to place.

    (4)

  • Affinity J.

    Absolutely worth the experience. I had the salad with tuna. I wasn't sure what to expect. But, it was fantastic. The greens, the tuna, the sauces were all tasty and with the addition of the tostada, it also had a wonderful mix of textures as well as flavors. It was also a great sized portion, just right. My wife had the chicken enchilada. She was blown away. And the service/people who work there could not have been nicer. I definitely plan on going back before we leave.

    (5)

  • Alex H.

    Overall we enjoyed the restaurant. Really nice, helpful staff. Prices are reasonable. The ambiance is take out with several tables (they deliver locally); order from a menu board on the wall. We started with chips and a couple of cups which you fill yourself from several bowls of salsa, a couple of margaritas and nachos; the drinks were weak and the nachos, soggy. We had the Verde Burrito (vegetarian, healthy but not remarkable) and the Ahi Taco, which was very nice. Everything was fresh. My wife found the burrito spicy, which was a great excuse to splurge calories on the honey sopapillas. I ate too much, and we brought home nearly half of what we ordered. I'll likely try a salad if we go back.

    (3)

  • Sophie W.

    We have eaten here twice on our vacation. My kids said they give it 100 stars. The food is so good and a unique twist on traditional Mexican. The stacked enchilada was amazing. The staff is so helpful and friendly too. We might even go back again before we leave.

    (5)

  • Beaky J.

    Best Ahi Tacos on the island!! Also, the Ahi Tostada is a must try! Tostada presentation is spectacular, and the taste even better!!

    (5)

  • Sirosh S.

    Their Ahi tacos are excellent! Enjoyed everything I ordered. Friendly staff. Highly recommend this place.

    (5)

  • Michelle P.

    We were referred to Verde from Sweet Maries because I am gluten free. Marie told us to go over to Verde and they would take care of us. I do admit the strip mall makes you pause, but I promise this is some of the best mexican food on the island. Not only was their food amazing but their customer service was the best on the island. We went back several times and each time we came in the greeted us, remember us from the last visit, and talked about interesting things to do on the island. Each time we tried a different dish and I cannot decide which was my favorite because the were all amazing.

    (5)

  • Alala G.

    You know, I am not sure if it was because I was famished after a 4 hr kayak & trek through broken leg alley, but the salad I had here was authentic and incredibly delicious. It was well priced and healthy ingredients. Lots of spices and yummy salsas. I recommend this place highly! They even have a tequila bar!!

    (5)

  • Melissa E.

    Delicious, fresh food! Love the way Chef Josh uses the chiles in the entrees. My favorite is the stacked enchilada with Christmas (half red, half green) sauce. Maris is his wife. She manages the orders, food delivery, and all the rest with a smile.

    (5)

  • Aydrian R.

    Best Ahi tacos I have ever had. Staff was super helpful and friendly. The Al Pastor tacos were good as well but a bit greasy. I didn't find this little gem until the last day of my vacation here, but if I would have I would have eaten here every day.

    (5)

  • James W.

    great food

    (5)

  • Kelsey B.

    The WORST and most disrespectful service we have ever received. We had heard good things about the food at Verde so we made it a point to go by while we were on Kauai over the holidays. While in line we noticed the servings were quite large so we ordered it to go, so we could eat half there and take our leftovers back to the hotel without having to wait in the long line again for a To Go bag. My husband also ordered a beer for while we were waiting for our food. We sat down to wait for our food with his drink, and we were asked not once, not twice but THREE times to vacate our table, and stand because other customers wanted to sit. I was 6 months pregnant at the time and although I was a paying customer, was forced to stand in a corner so to make room for other customers - who were paying customers waiting to eat just as we were! When we complained that we had ordered food like everyone else, plus a beverage and we should not be asked to stand just because our food had not arrived yet (I saw plenty of people sitting at tables with just a beverage or just chips) the man working said he needed the tables and we'd just have to stand. I have never felt so discriminated against and disturbed at such outright shocking treatment. We demanded our money be refunded and left without ever even eating our dinner, we were and still are completely disgusted at the horrific behavior the employees exhibited that evening. They should all be ashamed of themselves.

    (1)

  • M J.

    Verde Verde is a great original treat. A burrito with green beans and broccoli. I know, it sounds weird, but give it a try. The sauce is delicious. One of my favorite places on the island to eat.

    (5)

  • ryan b.

    seared ahi tacos were very good with alot of meat. was still light but filling. the verde verde burrito with al pastor was fantastic, and huge. go on a monday for 3 buck margaritas too.

    (5)

  • olivia c.

    The most delicious veggie burrito I've ever eaten. Original, with perfectly cooked brocolli, potatoes, onions all held together with a tomatillo salsa and queso fresco. The restaurant has the look of fast food chain but who cares, you can't eat atmosphere. My only suggestion would be to up the flavor of the salsas served with the slightly dry chips...otherwise I wouldn't change a thing.

    (4)

  • John M.

    Came for the island's greatest shave ice, Hawaiian Blizzard Shave Ice, and found an amazing Hawaiian "new" Mexican restaurant called Verde right next door. Husband and wife team. Be sure to try the guacamole and the stacked veggie enchilada!

    (5)

  • Dan I.

    Not your typical "Mexican" restaurant, I'd call it more nouvelle Southwest. For such simple surroundings, the food is quite good, and even the presentation is nice (not something you usually say about a Mexican place ;-). The sauces are a bit spicy, which was fine with me, but a bit much for my wife. The staff is very friendly, and we were asked at least twice (by different people) how we were enjoying our meal.

    (4)

  • Alex O.

    Really good fish tacos in this totally unassuming place. It's in the middle of a strip mall but don't let it fool you. Fresh ingredients, easy, low key place and great for an easy lunch. Also, $3 margarita's all day monday's.

    (4)

  • A M.

    some of the best fish tacos on island. very unique style. the sauce is amazing. recommend eating in. the sauce make shells slimy if don't eat soon

    (4)

  • David S.

    Exactly what it says...Hawaii's Mexican restaurant. Tacos were great. Try hitting it from 3 to 5 for happy hour.

    (4)

  • Andrea F.

    Great prices (for Kauai), fresh food and quick service. The restaurant (which is tucked away in a little shopping plaza) only has a few tables, so there's not much of an atmosphere, but it would be the perfect place to grab a few burritos on the way to the beach. The ahi tacos were fresh and carefully assembled with cabbage and a few chili-dusted tortilla strips. There's a small salsa bar available, and you will want to load up on the green, which is tangy with just the right amount of spicyness.

    (5)

  • Wardog M.

    If you ask me - the best place to eat in Kapaa. Ahi and Mahi Tacos are awesome and some of the best I have had. Spicy, crisp, fresh tacos. If you don't like your tacos spicy then don't order them. Chips were not soggy and were fresh. Catch of the Day Burritto was awesome too. Highly recommend this place. Employees and owner are very friendly. Enjoy

    (5)

  • Quimily Q.

    We were on Kauai staying in Lihue for a week and ate dinner at Verde 3 times (would have been more but we forced ourselves to break it up). Their ahi, mahi and chicken burritos, tacos and tostados are LEGIT. Seriously, we like to eat authentic Mexican food wherever we go and Verde was a true gem. Wanna spice it up.. Ask for some of their fire sauce/salsa. Great drinks and a good atmosphere, free chips/salsa when you get seated. It is a small place with only about 10-15 tables and about 6-8 seats at the bar and if you go during the dinner rush you might have to wait (well worth it), they have a great happy hour too. They have solid service with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Prices are reasonable considering the quality & quantity of the food. I had a burrito each night and took 1/2 of it back to the hotel with me to warm up for lunch the next day. We ate at a couple other mexican/taco trucks and spots on the island that were good, but none near the epic ness of Verde that warranted this review.

    (5)

  • Jill G.

    Made vegan tacos to order. Excellent, fresh guac generously portioned Super nice, attentive staff. Clearly cared about the quality of our experience. Well managed little shop - oh and great little happy hour deal. Better yet, Verde is the Spay/Nueter Sponsor of the Kauai Humane Society, a wonderful organization. Great food and great community members supporting animal causes. Awesome on all fronts.

    (5)

  • Tina L.

    Don't see how this place can get anything but five stars! Everything from customer service to the food to the ambience is just what you need after a long day of hiking and snorkeling. We got the fresh catch tacos and burrito, which happened to be ahi and Ono. Cannot say enough about how amazing the food was-- the perfect balance of kicks, spice, and the natural flavor of the fish, the soft tortilla, the moist rice, the salsa (red and green)... I highly recommend this cool little place for those who are looking for an awesome dining experience in kauai!

    (5)

  • Maitoka H.

    Very nice staff and great atmosphere. The fish tacos are very good but their enchiladas were just okay. I would come back in a heartbeat, but my hubby who doesn't care for fish, was disappointed by the limited menu options. He had a craving for fajitas, but it wasn't offered.

    (4)

  • Sharon E.

    Outstanding food and friendly service. Had lunch here my husband had the shrimp tacos and loved them. Another in our group had the Ono tacos and short rib tacos and everything was phenomenal. I had the bean tostado and let me just say whatever their sauce is it is delicious. This place is really worth going too.

    (5)

  • Kathleen R.

    My husband had the fresh catch Burrito and I had the taco salad with the fresh catch (blackened one). Best burrito and taco salad we've ever had ! And the waitress was delightful with great service.

    (5)

  • Terri S.

    The family went here & enjoyed everything we ordered (garlic shrimp tacos, pork burrito, cheese quesadilla, & nachos)

    (4)

  • Melanie A.

    I don't expect much as far as food when I go to Kauai. And when my family suggested Mexican food - I really didn't expect to enjoy my meal. Verde is small, but nicely decorated restaurant. The food was AMAZING. I had the stacked enchilada with beef short ribs and I ate the ENTIRE meal. And if you get Dylan as your server - you'll get EXCELLENT service (something else I don't expect on Kauai and yes, I visit often). Will definitely return on my next trip.

    (5)

  • Julie M.

    An unexpected find on our trip to Kapa'a. We happened to be there on Monday which was $3 Margarita nigh at Verde. The place is pretty small and packed, so we had to wait about 20 minutes for a table. The food was very good. I had an Ahi Tostada which at first seemed like it had too much lettuce but once I deconstructed it a bit and got the sauces mixed in, it was great. Others had the pork (Al Pastor) which I had a bit of. So flavorful. This is a winner for a sit down Mexican restaurant in Kauai!

    (4)

  • Shawna P.

    What a pleasant surprise! We ended up here due to good reviews but I'll admit, we didn't expect much. The fresh fish were ahi and mahi mahi. We ordered ahi tacos and a mahi burrito. The tacos were delish!! The burrito was good too, but the mahi was blackened and the spice overpowered the burrito. I think I'd try the verde burrito next time. The table next to it's had one and it looked fantastic.

    (4)

  • Lisa D.

    Had the chicken citrus burrito. It was delish, savory, and filling. The chips and salsa was weirdly addicting! Maybe that's why they charge if you want seconds?

    (5)

  • Andrea S.

    One of our favorite meals on the island. Lots of locals which is always a good sign. The service was excellent and the food did not disappoint!

    (5)

  • Lizey B.

    This place was so great! It was recommended by a few tourists and locals we met. My husband and I felt kind of embarrassed to go to a Mexican restaurant in Kauai (especially because we're from southern California), but we're so glad we went. The price point is amazing and portions are huge. The food was also delicious. I highly recommend the fish tacos. They also have a good drink menu. The restaurant is small and doesn't take reservations, so be prepared to wait awhile.

    (5)

  • Nicolle W.

    MMMmmmmmm MMMmmmmmm good! My Husband ate there and had the ONO burrito. Although his breath was quite stinky after he was very pleased with the delicious array of ingredients that consisted of a special salsa and cabbage and veggies. Not dry at all but full of flavor. The staff was full of smiles which was nice because a lot of people on the island don't seem to like the tourists. I felt welcome here and it could of used a better wipe down of the tables and chairs but over all we were pleased.

    (4)

  • Emily B.

    We decided to check out Verde because of the great reviews on yelp. Great service, but the food was disappointing. My food was a major pile of never ending lettuce. Where did the rest go? I dined on a plate of lettuce for $15! Waste of money.

    (2)

  • Tony R.

    Ya know, Verde is THE place to go for southwestern style food...period. Attentive, friendly folks take care of you, something on the menu for everyone, even keikis ( plan to see a lot of them in Verde On weekends)...and da food, well, if you've not tried the STACKED EHCHILADAS ( pork my favorite), well, what are you waiting for? Their margaritas ( Mangorita) are cold and tasty. The staff pumps out the best service and food this side of the island. Go...Now!

    (5)

  • Ryan A.

    We have eaten at several overpriced "fancy" restaurants on the island and Verde was, BY FAR, the best meal I've eaten on Kauai. I'm from LA, so my standards for Mexican food are pretty high, but Verde met and exceeded my expectations. The Verde Verde Burrito was honestly one of the best burritos I've ever had, and certainly one of the most original. Sautéed green beans, spinach, and broccoli; spiced fried potatoes, guacamole, and cheese made for a unique and delicious meal. Plus, their cocktail menu is unique, ambitious, and the drink we tried was very tasty. Highly, highly recommended. I'll be telling anyone I know who plans to visit Kauai to pay Verde a visit.

    (5)

  • L S.

    My hubby and I came here based on all the great reviews. Let me just say they were not wrong! We got here around 5:30pm on a Monday night. It was really crowded and there was about a 20 minute wait. We were told we could sit outside at one of the open tables, but couldn't order alcoholic beverages. :( We were starved so opted to sit outside. Right away, we were served with water, chips and red salsa. I ordered the mahi mahi and shrimp tacos. My hubs ordered the shrimp and ahi tacos. We both ordered a side of rice and beans thinking that the tacos wouldn't be filling. Umm...we were so wrong! The tacos were a good size so I wasn't able to finish my sides. Both the mahi mahi and ahi were exceptional! The shrimp tacos were good too, but no comparison to the fish! The service was great and the staff is super friendly!

    (5)

  • Darriel K.

    Best Mexican in Hawaii. They use Hatch Chilis which gives the food a really nice flavor. Don't be afraid to order it spicy, because it's fairly mild.

    (5)

  • Jen M.

    Wow! Verde was a wonderful, delicious surprise. It is located in a strip mall but don't let that stop you. I would highly recommend eating here and having their signature margarita. Service and atmosphere were also great. YUM!!!

    (5)

  • Jessica W.

    My boyfriend and I were really excited to try this place because of all of the great reviews and being from AZ, know what good Mexican food tastes like. We were pretty disappointed right off the bat with the guacamole, which is probably packaged or premade - was not fresh at all. The signature signature margarita was different, but refreshing and unique, with a lot of pineapple included. Our "fresh catch" mahi mahi tacos and burrito were pretty good, no complaints. Right before we got the check, the table next to us were offered "happy hour drinks" which we thought was funny because we were not offered the same... Hence our order for the signature margarita verse the house margarita. I would've tipped over 20% like I always do (being a server in a past life) but because the waiter failed to tell us the happy hour prices, those extra dollars went towards the bill and not in his pocket. Sorry!

    (2)

  • Doug T.

    Small, trendy, and loud: Verde delivers surprisingly unique and well crafted dishes. Not only is their fish taco the best on Kauai, it may be the best you'll ever try! Thier Al Pastor is authentic, and the vegetarian options were delicious too (so good that I had to give the 'Verde Verde Burrito' a try myself). You will not find better Mexican food on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Sarah L.

    Amazing!! I'm kind of a Mexican food snob, but this was everything I've ever wanted and more. Amazing margaritas and mojitos. The burritos will fulfill your burrito dreams.

    (5)

  • Sara L.

    We went here because the group was craving Mexican and it had good reviews. When we got there there were lots of empty tables but none were actually cleaned from previous guests, so we had to wait at least five minutes till someone acknowledged that we were there and wanted to sit down. When we got seated the waitress came over and got us water. She then ignored us for a good fifteen to twenty minutes until she came and asked for our orders. We then gave her all of our orders (4 of us). She then walked away and remained gone from our table for the next 20-25 minutes. She didn't refill up our chip or salsa bowl, refill our water, ask if we wanted more margaritas, or even ask how our food was. I got the quesadilla and it was really good. I had to get up from my table once our food was given to us to re-ask for the guacamole because the waitress forgot that. Probably the worst waitress I've ever had anywhere. All the while she ignored our table and every other table as well except for the table in the middle which she catered to their every needs. The table in the middle were locals and she knew them. We didn't leave a tip because we pretty much didn't even have a waiter. I wouldn't recommend this place, unless you like to be left alone, without water or food for long periods of time.

    (2)

  • Meme M.

    The place has done a major turn around. It's definitely on my list of favorites again! Love, love, love!

    (5)

  • Alicia D.

    We went to Verde on a Thursday night after a very long day of work and traveling. I wanted to find a place that had good food in larger quantities, oh and I was craving mexican. The location is central in Kapaa. There was ample amounts of parking, which this honolulu girl is not used to! The inside was really quaint but I was quickly confused by theme of this place. The items were margaritas, burritos, tacos, guac and salsa but they were asian flavors? Aiolis, cabbage ahi? It was an odd mix.It seemed to not have a unified theme to it. It was Mexican style with asian flavors and they were playing country music? From their website it looks like they are going through a change. Ok I am open to new things.The space was cute and it worked well with the shape of the restaurant. It was very clean inside. Service: It is a small place and we had several people help us. All of them were very friendly. They seemed a bit rushed with a full restaurant. Food: I ordered the signature margarita. It had traditional flavors with pineapple and cayenne added. It came in a mason jar. Which I like! It was good. Nothing super special but still tasty. I ordered the shrimp burrito wet. It was enormous. Probably 5 pounds worth of food. The wet sauce was tasty, Mexican flavors. But when I cut open the burrito which had: Shrimp, aioli, cabbage, lettuce, rice, Guac, and some other things. The shrimp was coated in some sort of breading. With all of the liquid from the ingredients the breading was mush. I would say don't even bother with it. The mixture of flavors didn't really work for me. I either wanted an asian burrito or a Mexican burrito, which is what I really wanted. Overall, I was starving when I came here and this place filled me up. I don't know if I would choose to come here again but I would not say no if it was brought up. I am eager to come back after some time.

    (3)

  • Laurie H.

    Seriously my fave place for fish tacos ( get one with seared ahi and one with ono) , seared ahi tostada and stacked enchiladas. Their margaritas are bomb too! Super fun and friendly! Their wait staff rock . Gotta check it out!

    (5)

  • Kelly W.

    This place was delicious! My husband had fish tacos with ahi and the sauce on it alone was out of this world just the right spice! I had the ahi burrito which was also great tacos were better! Large enough portions that we didn't leave hungry. First chips and salsa is complementary second costs which is kind of lame and I ordered a cilantro ginger mojito that tasted like soda water I think they forgot the rum and the ginger aspect so that's what cost them a star!

    (4)

  • Shonna L.

    Food was good. Atmosphere good. Margarita is made with fake lime juice from Costco which loses major points. If you put "lime" on the menu, it better be made out of real limes!!!

    (2)

  • Chelsea R.

    One of the better meals we had in Kauai. I had the fish burrito and husband had the stacked enchiladas, both were very tasty. The only reason I knock off a star was the margarita's...I mean really, Kirkland brand margarita mix...BLASPHEMY :)

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    Great Mexican food, super friendly staff make for a fun and delicious dining experience on a busy Saturday night! A bit of a wait but well worth it. Finish with freshly made churros and sopapillas, yum!

    (5)

  • Devon G.

    Unreal! Their fish tacos were amazing. My boyfriend does not even like tacos and after having them stated they were the best ever and craved them for the rest of our trip. Worth the wait if it's busy. I promise.

    (5)

  • Lauren T.

    Tiny place located in a strip mall, near a Big Save market. Coming from San Diego (where we have awesome Mexican food), I wasn't expecting much and overall I wasn't that impressed. First off I ordered the naked taco salad with beef. When it came out, it was chicken. I was too nice and decided just to stick with the chicken. The salad was huge and it was loaded with warm chunks of seasoned chicken. It was okay, but nothing special. I do think it's an absolute rip off that the first batch of salsa and chips are free, but after that they make you pay. My party of 4 had to share 1 green and 1 red salsa (about 2.5oz in each cup). I think it should be 1 salsa per person.

    (3)

  • Heather H.

    Amazing service- came on a Tuesday afternoon. I had mahi tacos on corn tortillas and they were the best fish tacos I've ever eaten. The husband enjoyed an al pastor burrito. The meat was tender and flavorful, and there were potatoes in the burrito. Salsa and chips were great, margarita was good, cheap draft beer and great service make for a 5 star place.

    (5)

  • Mia C.

    Pretty disappointed. Not bad but not amazing. Fish tacos were pretty good. The shrimp was pretty skimpy and the chips and salsa were not that great. Nice service.

    (2)

  • T G.

    Best fresh grilled fish tacos (Mahi Mahi) since... Maui. The ambience could use a few improvements. These places needs to make an effort when they're in a strip mall. Prompt and very friendly service with a big aloha spirit.

    (4)

  • M B.

    A little hard to find...it's in a strip mall near a grocery store. We waited 10 min for an inside table (they don't serve drinks to people seated outside - you sort of have a view of the parking lot if you sit outside). They gave us chips and salsa while we waited. Very friendly and curtious wait staff. It's a smallish place, not fancy, very casual. Food was above average and reasonably priced. The standard margarita ( on the rocks) was quite good. I had the stacked enchilada with beef. Yum...,but I couldn't eat all of it. Hubby had the taco salad with beef and he ate every bite. We enjoyed the company of some friends from home, so it was all good. I would recommend Verde to anyone. The have veggie choices as well. I love all the Hawaiian food here on Kauai, but this was a nice change...Mexican food with the flavor of Hawaii.

    (5)

  • Michele M.

    Delicious. When you are in Kauai you must indulge in the fish tacos. We came on a Saturday and still no problem getting seated. Staff was friendly and we all liked our meals.

    (4)

  • Stef H.

    Seared Ahi Tacos were amazing! Small, friendly little joint that focuses on excellent customer service and great food. I've lived in Hawaii for several years and good Mexican is almost non-existent, except this place in Kauai :-).

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    Verde is a foodie must while you're in Kauai. I think we ate there 2 or 3 times during our week long stay. It's in the Kapa'a strip mall on the Eastern side of the island. You'll be able to find it around dinner time because there will be a line of people out the door. Unless you get there before 6, it will be packed well into the evening. We sat at the bar and were well taken care of by our waiter, Dylan. The owner was really friendly, too and stopped frequently to see if we needed anything. We all had chips and guac (amazing) and also ordered different burritos/tacos -- el pastor, fish and garlic shrimp. The garlic shrimp was my favorite. It seemed strange to us that adding rice & beans was extra...until we realized how big the portions are. If you order a burrito, trust me, you don't need to add rice & beans. If you can save room for the Sopaipillas & Honey, those are awesome too. But don't be surprised if you're too stuffed for dessert.

    (4)

  • Jules M.

    Had a very nice experience here! Ordered the stacked veggie enchilada and added ono (fish) to it. I was so happy to see lots of veggies AND a good potion size of fish! I ordered a Rumchata for a drink it was delicious; there is cinnamon and lime on the rim which is a surprisingly good combination! In my party of 4 everyone was very happy with their meal. Good ambience and super friendly servers/staff. We ended up staying at our table chatting and finishing drinks until they politely kicked us out because they were closing. There are so many things on the menu that I want to go back and try them all!

    (4)

  • Ryan B.

    This place was awesome!!!!! We just stopped in for aps and drinks on the advice of a friend. OMG!! The ahi tostada is to die for. Great prices as well. The only down side is the lack of space but the quality of service and food beats that out in a second!! A must if your coming to Kauai and want some good cheap eats!

    (5)

  • Raymond G.

    Like so many Kamaaina, the search for great Mexican food usually ends up with disappointment. But here at Verde, they take the time to marinate their meat and use all the correct spices. This is only my second time here since I live on Oahu, but both times I have been very happy with my meal. This time I had the Al Pastor pork tacos with beans and rice. Plenty if meat in the tacos and the tortillas were perfect. I'm really happy with this place and will make it a go to stop even tho it's out of the way from where I come to work. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

    (5)

  • J.D. W.

    I love this place. Probably the best food on the island. Had my first visit since their remodel. Much busier, and the service was pretty bad. Took our name for a table, and then forgot us. After 20 minutes the busboy saw us sitting outside and came to ask if we were waiting for a table, and then showed us in, where we had the pick of three or four empty ones. I don't get that. Waiter got my order wrong and was kind of aggressive about it. I don't get that either. I'll probably return on my next visit because I truly love the food, but the service had better be WAY better.

    (3)

  • Kathy L.

    Wow hands down the best meal we had in Kauai and probably the best tacos we've had period. This says a lot since we have had tacos in NY, LA, Texas and Mexico City! As soon as you sit down, a bowl of nachos with 2 types of sufficiently hot salsa is presented (and it's a bottomless bowl that they keep refilling) I had the garlic shrimp and fish of the day taco combo (1 of each). Both were delicious but if I had to pick one as my fav, it would definitely be the Garlic Shrimp My husband had the al pastor. While this is not the traditional al pastor, it was also amazing because it had the perfect amount of crunch. He loved it Also don't forget to try the rum horchata! Service was super great. This will be the one meal that I will crave when we get home to NY!

    (5)

  • Lisa G.

    Just okay. Kind of pricey and the place was a little dirty. Friendly service though.

    (3)

  • Andrea S.

    First time trying the food and I won't come back. The beef taco wasn't good enough for me to give a good review. In fact if I could give zero stars this place would get a fat zero. Over all there's better Mexican food on the island. Sorry

    (1)

  • Joe F.

    Marvelous. Small and great food and service. A really delightful serving of ono and terrific sapodillas. Good drafts and strong liquor. Young man bought a round of tequila shots for four young women and left without hassling them. Classy environment despite it

    (4)

  • Emma C.

    This spot was very busy on a Monday night but the service was excellent. they were having $3 margaritas- what a deal! The food was excellent. I mixed and matched- had a mahi taco and a al pastor taco with rice and beans and it was stupidly good. Although I fell in love with the mahi taco- if I go back that's what I'll be getting. The husband ordered a fish burrito that was enormous- it's a good idea to split that. He had it smothered in spicy sauce which was excellent. This is just a great spot! Yum!

    (5)

  • Cathy S.

    It is kind of a Mexican hole in the wall but their food chef worked with Alan Wong (and it shows) so I suppose you could refer to this place as an elevated Tacqueria. Yukiko and Carlo could not have been nicer greeting us, taking our order and delivering the food. The complimentary chips and salsa were fresh, homemade and packing some delicious heat. We ordered the catch of the day burritos. Our choice of fish was Ahi or Mahi Mahi. The burritos were the size of small loaves of bread! I had a regular burrito and my husband and daughter opted to go the "smothered" route. The fish was plentiful and cooked perfectly. The rest of the ingredients were in perfect balance and every bite was terrific. We didn't finish our burritos because we were leaving a little room for their fresh sopaipillas with honey. I am so glad that we did because the burritos could be heated later for a snack but those sopas really needed to be appreciated right out of the fryer. They were light, airy, not the least bit greasy and with a nice pocket to pour the honey. Who knew that you could find such solid Mexican food in Kapaa, HI?

    (5)

  • Olivia K.

    Solid food - interesting flavor combos. Everything very tasty. Guacamole on point! Great customer service by all staff. Very friendly and quick to offer local recommendations for activities as well as local food spots. Dylan was awesome!

    (4)

  • John B.

    The food was fresh and the helpings were plentiful. The sauce on my Huevos Rancheros was bland for "authentic Mexican" food. I wanted a few drops of tabasco or crystal but they had none. Instead, one must pay $1.25 for a homemade sauce to spice up the sauce. The service wasn't very friendly IMO.

    (3)

  • Dana W.

    Fantastic service, DELICIOUS food and decent prices. Free chips and salsa (with multiple refills if you're a fat kid like me), $3 margs at happy hour and the best damn "stacked enchilada" I've ever had. My boyfriend loves the (gigantic) chicken burrito, smothered to death in sauce. Try either, you won't be disappointed! My friggin mouth is watering as I type this. Dang it.

    (5)

  • De C.

    Saw reviews on yelp and they were right - delicious!! The restaurant is within a type of strip mall so wasn't expecting that. I ordered the veggie soapapilla and it was the best Mexican food I've ever had. The two ladies I was with had the chicken burrito and fish tacos and also said it was incredible. The waitress and waiter were extremely friendly and gave us tips on local things to do in the area. The portions are more than generous. Wish we had this restaurant in Washington.

    (5)

  • Shellie B.

    The ultimate chicken burrito is the best i have ever had. If I lived here I would be a regular! My taste buds are partying! The service is great and so friendly! You will do yourself a disservice if you don't stop by and enjoy the experience.

    (5)

  • Tim V.

    The food was amazing, but it wasn't as good as the service.

    (5)

  • Greg G.

    Amazing al pastor tacos, burritos, whatever. After a week in Kauai this is the place our family wants to have as our last meal on the island. Only complaint is that they charge for a second bowl of chips, even for a table of 4, but their service was fast enough it didn't matter.

    (5)

  • Nate G.

    They had excellent service. Endless chips and salsa. I ordered the Ultimate Chicken Burrito and subsituted the chicken for the pork. It was the best burrito I have had. The guacamole was good but was too runny. The menu is simple vs most Mexican restaurants which have about 40-50 choices. I would definitely go back.

    (5)

  • Britney B.

    This little gem is great! One of the best meals we have had here on Kauai! We had the El Pastor tacos and a Naked Short Rib salad!! Amazing !

    (5)

  • Felicia T.

    These are the nicest people who run and work there. I must say the fish and all food is very fresh but we all found it to be a bit mild in flavor. They use the freshest ingredients but those expecting Mexican food should probably stick with Monico's. More authentic and the food is packed with a punch of flavor in every dish. Glad we tried it but feel it's lackluster flavor.

    (4)

  • Tomas F.

    I got a recommendation for this place, was a bit sceptical since I am no big fan of Mexican food. But Verde was fantastic, We ended up eating there three times during our stay. Fantastic food - no matter what you get, great drinks, great service. I recommend Ahi Tastada.

    (5)

  • Priyanka L.

    I ordered Piña verde picante margarita drink, veggie stuffed sopaipillas and vegan tacos in main course - all of these were yum.In desserts I liked the spicy chocolate cookies.I'll come here again for sure.

    (5)

  • Julie W.

    So glad we stopped here on the way back to Princeville from the west shore! Free chips and salsa--chips were average but salsa was delicious. Drinks were good (mangorita and house margarita for me, Negro Modelos for the hubs) and priced decently. I got a mix and match ahi taco and crispy shrimp taco, which were both sooo delicious. There's some kind of mildly spicy creamy sauce on them that is really good! My husband got the red pork burrito, which he says is awesome. All very tasty, very filling and hubs says "very bueno"! Too bad we found this place on our last night in Kauai, or we would have made some more trips here!

    (5)

  • Sophia C.

    Veggie burrito was very good. The chips and salsa not so good. The local. Flour chips were not available. Ask for the habanero salsa ! The sopa veggie was ok ok.

    (3)

  • Jackie S.

    What a hidden gem! I was staying in an apartment near by and did not discover this until my last couple days in Kauai. The beef tacos are amazing! I also had the chips and guac. Taco orders come with 2, but they are large portions and will leave you full (even without rice and beans). Atmosphere is great, there is a small bar/counter that is comfortable if there are just a couple of you, as well as normal tables inside and out. They also do take out orders if you call ahead and want to take it back to your hotel / apt.

    (5)

  • Frank S.

    New Mexican in Kauai. Very very good food, very friendly service. Often listed as a "Mexican" restaurant, they have red and green chile salsas for the chips, just like in New Mexico, but the option of fish for most items, more like Baja. I had the veggie stacked enchilada with ahi tuna, and my was it good and hearty. Perhaps even a bit too much food for lunch. My wife had the stacked enchilada with chicken, and thought it good as well. The vegetables are said to be from local farmers on Kauai, and they taste very fresh. There is also a "loyalty" card you can have punched. Visit a couple times with a few people and you'll get a free meal in no time. A bit hard to find along the main highway in Kapa'a, but look for the parking lot for Big Save and the Burger King on the mauka side, and you'll find it. There are better Mexican restaurants in California and New Mexico, for sure, but that comparison is unfair. We've been here every time we come to Kauai and we have never had a bad meal yet, and given that the price is pretty reasonable (3 people fed for $40), you can't complain.

    (5)

  • Cortney B.

    Attention Yelpers! Whether your a local or visiting the Garden Isle. You must try this place there tacos are wonderful. I am in love with the glaring shrimp tacos. I loved them so much I got garlic fever. Insane to the membrane awesomeness. The staff is perfect and very informative. Keep up the good work. I will be back in the island soon. Lol.

    (5)

  • Appa M.

    after the whole disappointment from tiki tacos. we decided to give this place a chance and I'm glad we did because this gotta be the place for tacos. the fish and shrimp were the the best and yummiest for us, although, i don't under stand why they use lettuce instead of cabbage but it does't matter.

    (5)

  • Dheeraj S.

    2 rating for the taste...OK customer service, trying to stuff food with cheapest possible ingredients - burritto is full of lettuce and less of other ingredients. Charged $1.95 for hot sauce which came as a surprise as we expected a tobasco or something similar which is usually free at any Mexican restaurant...Atleast they should have courtesy to inform. Not worth the price...go for it if you are dying to have Mexican.

    (2)

  • Paul A.

    Don't let the thought of Mexican food next to a shell gas station at a strip mall in Kauai deter you. This place is amazing. The ambience is small and trendy, the service is very good, and the food is delicious with generous portions. Even a simple bean and cheese tostada can be surprisingly unique. Definitely give this place a try.

    (5)

  • Savannah T.

    Why can't yelp have 100 stars!! Verde is hands down my favorite restaurant. They have the best fish tacos in the world, their fish is so fresh. I go here all the time and they have the best customer service in the world. Shout-out to Dylan who is our waiter, who is super nice and friendly. Their decor is fabulous. You need to come here ASAP people.!!!

    (5)

  • Mary M.

    Adorable find on our trip. The manager treated us like long time friends and the regulars around us like family, even greeting them at the door with margaritas. The food was delicious. Ahi tacos were messy and delightful. If we venture back this way, we are sure to drop by again. Tips: margarita Mondays are their busiest nights with $3 margaritas. Happy hour is $3 margaritas or a draft beer and shot of tequila for just over $5. It's hard to beat that!

    (5)

  • Renee G.

    Tiny little place tucked between big save and the highway. A little pricy but not terrible considering it's Kauai. Ordered fish tacos and requested one ahi and one mahi mahi. The Mahi was so much better than the seared ahi. Husband had the tacos al pastor and said they were okay. He didn't rave but he didn't leave anything behind either. Service was pleasant and timely. Chips and salsa very good. Got out for $30 including tip. No drinks, just tacos.

    (4)

  • Christian G.

    DH got the verde burrito and loved it. It looked very good. I got the smothered chicken burrito and it sucked. I think my burrito was an aberration, but I've had better burrito from a Taco Bell. However, the staff was really friendly. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and actually enjoyed their jobs. That was great! They aren't kidding about that green sauce, it's spicy! I wound up taking most of my burrito to go and making fried rice out of it in the morning.

    (3)

  • Snickers B.

    Snickers says...do not eat here. It is worse than my dog food. The chicken was dry and the sauce was overwhelming. My uncles fish was not fresh and he could not finish his meal. The servers were friendly, but the food was not good at all.

    (1)

  • Benjamin M.

    Seriously delicious. Fresh tasty and friendly. Small space but family friendly feel. If it's crowded the wait is worth it. Everyone working here is super friendly, however if Dylan is working he will have you laughing as you eat or wait. Must try the fresh catch burrito!

    (5)

  • Joe B.

    The fresh fish dishes here were simply amazing. This was definitely our favorite meal on the island. The service was speedy and friendly, and the seared ahi tacos were to die for with the special sauces and fresh salsa. The burrito took it to a whole mother level. Make sure you get it smothered with green chile sauce! Once again I did the seared ahi and was amazing. The cilantro lime rice was fresh and cooked to perfection, and the creamy sauces were once again to die for. Drinks were amazing too! Try the sunset margarita! Make this a must stop for Kauai!!!!

    (5)

  • Sheri R.

    We were there last week and it was amazing food!!!! Great food, great service and provided us a to-go plate and tinfoil to take home as we both didn't finish half of our food!!!! Was amazing, totally recommend!!!!

    (5)

  • Sally M.

    Hella score! We rolled in here after checking out Yelp reviews in the area for a quick dinner before seeing the Hobbit in Lihue tonight, and made it just in time to grab margaritas at $3 a pop for Happy Hour! The cashier/server was *SUPER* friendly and welcoming, and had a genuinely friendly happy vibe. I ordered the ahi tostada and the bf ordered the veggie burrito. Both were delicious, as was the chips & salsa. My ahi tostada was a bit intimidating at first - it was HUGE! - but I quickly realized much of the mountain was local greens :) Definitely recommend this place, and one of our favorites on the island. Like other reviews said, don't let the strip mall scare you!

    (5)

  • Michael K.

    Mahi mahi smothered burrito was great. Veggies stacked enchilada was good but too much sauce and cheese. Service was fantastic. Would be back for sure. Looks like the inside was recently remodeled and looks good.

    (4)

  • Richard Z.

    Above average Mexican food for the islands, good service, and pretty cool spot. Still doesn't compare to California Mexican food, but decent for a quick fix.

    (4)

  • Jason P.

    The best meal we had while on the island! This is a must-stop for anyone looking for a modern twist on Mexican food or just a delicious meal.

    (5)

  • J.D. P.

    Great little spot for Mex on Kauai. Very nice people, great service. Small spot but good vibe. We did take out and it was quick. In their words "sort of tex mex style with a little island flavor". Even Had a gluten free burrito option (open face) that my wife loved. It was the Ultimate Chicken burrito. I had Al Pastor tacos that beat my expectations. Rice and beans on the side were pretty average, but all in all a very solid meal at a reasonable price.

    (4)

  • K K.

    Verde had tons of gluten-free options, great service and fresh food. I added them to my list of gluten-free options in Kauai: raeraegoesreal.wordpress…

    (3)

  • Kristin H.

    DELICIOUS! Our family of four had dinner here tonight based on reviews we had read on Yelp. The margaritas were made with fresh ingredients and the mahi mahi and al pastor tacos were amazing. We definitely will be back

    (5)

  • Hayley M.

    I don't usually enjoy fish tacos and usually don't eat meat, but when in Hawaii... Well, no one's perfect! Waitress talked me into a mahi mahi fish taco. Do I regret it? No. No, I don't. De-friggin-licious. Also had a good veggie taco! Only docking a star because guac was a bit subpar. Was actually surprised. But good salsa!

    (4)

  • Sabrina M.

    As a Mexican on a tiny island with limited Mexican restaurants Verde is my favorite! Service is ways great too. The only downside us the size of the restaurant. We've come at dinner when it's packed and there are limited tables. Worth the wait though!

    (5)

  • Robert B.

    Amazing! Everyone in our party of 6 loved this place! Stacked enchiladas and ultimate chicken tacos were both our favorite meals so far in Kapaa. Wow just not enough words for amazing! The waiter was fabulous too! Loved it!

    (5)

  • Tuan V.

    We came in a couple days ago and had a great time during our meal, read on..... 5 stars for Kai our waiter -10 stars for the manager. My daughter is extremely allergic to milk. They served her tacos with cheese ( these things happen and we understand sometimes there are mis-communications) My daughter was so sick from the food once we starting driving back to our hotel. She threw all night , had a fever and extreme reaction to the food. I checked the food we brought home for her and indeed it had cheese under the cabbage shreds. I called the next morning just to inform of the situation and to let them know to be more careful but didn't ask for anything from them, just simply for them to be more careful. The cashier on the phone was very sorry for what happen. 2 mins later I get a call from the manager. I thought they were going to apologize for what happen to my daughter. The first sentence that came out of the manager's mouth was " What do you want from this and why are you complaining when you ate your food to go?" First of all I had a party of 10 and I ate there at the restaurant, I took my daughter's leftover home. Her next comment was " well how can I offer you anything if you're lying, you said you had the food togo when you really ate here, why didn't you tell us when you were here" I was thinking myself, I don't control the exact time my daughter reacts to the cheese, it started in the car on the way back to the hotel. at this point I had no idea what to say, all I wanted to point out is that they need to be more careful and I didn't ask for anything at all. The manager said, how do you want me to resolved this, well why don't you come in for another taco on us. I was baffled at this point, are you kidding me, my daughter could have died from this and all she can do was called me a liar and offered another taco?? how about a simple apology and sorry for what happen to you daughter. I told her I didn't want a taco! however I wanted to know why she would call me a liar, so she hung up. 2 mins later the chef John, called and apologize and I accepted. Bottom line is the manager has no customer service skills at all and I would never come back here or recommend anyone to come because of how our family was treated. I was simply telling them what happen so it doesn't harm other people in the future and this is how I get treated. Wish we never ate here.

    (1)

  • Chris H.

    We love mexican food and when we eat out, it consists of probably about 80% of what we eat when we go out. My wife kept telling me that we need to eat here because it was highly recommended but every time we walked by I said, "I don't want to, it just doesn't look like much to me". I finally gave in at the end of our trip and WOW am I glad I did!!! Awesome Fish Tacos which I'm very picky about and always looking for the worlds best fish tacos. These were the best on the island and are now on my top 5 list of all time. Amazing. And the service just can't get any better. I was so impressed with their service.

    (5)

  • Luna C.

    Really delicious food, good prices, EXCELLENT service. We should have eaten here multiple times during our stay instead of getting mediocre food at our resort and other restaurants!

    (5)

  • Andres L.

    The shrimp tacos is a must. The other dish was a shredded beef burrito. It was huge but pretty standard stuff. I would go back for the tacos alone.

    (4)

  • Chris M.

    We ate here a couple times during our last visit to Kauai. One of my favorite places in Kapaa. Great tacos, burritos, enchiladas.

    (4)

  • Lisa G.

    Now *this* is a great restaurant. We were greeted immediately and seated quickly. Despite being housed in an older strip mall (typical here), the space and ambiance are contemporary and comfortable. We timed it well by arriving at 6:00, as quite a wait started around 6:30. The food was outstanding. You get two different kinds of salsa with perfectly cooked chips right when you sit down. My girlfriend got the veggie sopapilla and I got the naked (sans fried tortilla bowl) taco salad with fresh ahi. Both were loaded with a variety of fresh veggies and great flavor. As self-proclaimed foodies, we were both very pleased with the quality and quantity (enough, but not offensively so as one often finds at American-Mexican restaurants). My only complaint is that the wine list is woefully sparse--they only offered small bottles of Woodbridge--Merlot and Chardonnay. I think this is a miss, as a Malbec and a Pinot Gris would pair nicely with the food here. After several restaurant missteps on the island, I can't recommend Verde enough. It's truly an island gem.

    (4)

  • G S.

    My wife and I visited based on Yelp reviews. The place was cramped. The tables were so close together that we couldn't talk comfortably with each other. I started out with an 8.00 tropical drink. It came back with no alcohol. The wait staff seemed over worked and disorganized so it took about 15 minutes to get my waiter back to ask about the drink. In the meantime, another waiter tried to deliver someone else's food and drinks a couple of times. The confusion probably included our food order not getting put in for a long time. When I asked waiter about the drink, he insisted that it had two shots of rum in it (my wife tasted it to and also tasted no rum in it.). While waiting, our guacamole finally came along with broken pieces of chips. The guacamole had the lime heavy taste and texture of canned guacamole from Smart n Final used in cheap restaurants. I'm from an Avocado region so I know what fresh avocados taste like. When my Ahi tacos arrived, they were room temperature and had more of the canned guacamole on it which ruined the flavor. My wife's food and drink were OK for her. It was too busy and chaotic to try to discuss my dissatisfaction with the staff - and my wife and I were trying to enjoy or special vacation and not deal with stressful issues, so we paid the 50.00+ check and left - thinking we could have done much better in our hotel's nice restaurant.

    (1)

  • Javier F.

    Craving for delicious fish tacos? Look no further! I'm a spicy-tacos aficionado and I'd say Verde has the hottest (and most delicious) hot sauce in the island. Fish is absolutely fresh and the execution of each taco is perfectly done. It sits more on the pricey side compared to other restaurants in the same category, but you totally get what you pay for, plus service is really good. I had the seared rare ahi taco, without rice or beans, and the fresh catch version as well, both were delicious and spicy enough, fish was perfectly cooked and yummy. Guacamole was a bit plain and tortillas were not impressing, once again... Verde's Hot sauce rocks !!! So ask for a big glass of water before eating. They serve chips along with tacos, I couldn't say of they're house made or just tostitos, just go ahead and dip them in hot sauce, you won't regret it.

    (4)

  • Wendy M.

    First night we ate here I ordered the Ultimate Chicken Burrito. Hubby had fresh catch fish tacos. Daughter had keiki quesadilla with chicken. First off, their salsas were so yummy. I preferred the red over the green but they both tasted great. Ultimate chicken burrito ROCKED. The flavors were so good. Hubby loved the fresh catch fish tacos. He says they were the best he's ever had. The keiki quesadilla was great too - the chicken was seasoned very nicely and it came with 6 mini corn sized quesadillas! Waaaay to much for the kiddo to eat. So we took it home and ate it for breakfast the next day. The first evening we rate it 5 stars. The second time we ate there, I had the chicken stacked enchilada. Husband had fresh catch fish tacos. Daughter had quesadilla. The enchilada ROCKED!!! I had half red and half green sauce on it. My husband loved it too! His fish tacos, unfortunately, sucked. The fish was supposed to be fresh and it tasted old. I thought since this place was rated highly, we might as well tell the server about it and ask if we can switch out the dish. The server was so sweet and kind and she tried to blame the off flavor by saying perhaps it was the cajun type seasoning they put on it. It was definitely not the seasoning. The fish was awful. We've been eating poke and raw fish on our 2 week trip and know when it's bad fish. Hubby ended up trying the marinated mahi mahi taco (special of the day) and for him, it tasted much better but it couldn't compare to the fresh ahi tacos he had the first night. I tasted the mahi mahi and loved it. I would order it. The people here are super friendly. Not sure what my husband would rate this place, but based on customer service, friendliness, price , value and TASTE, I rate it a 5.

    (5)

  • Teresa F.

    Super friendly ppl working there! We were on vacation there for a week & tried a lot of great places, but had to come back to this one.. Ended up eating there a total of 3 times, we tried their burritos, & shrimp tacos & OMG! We did not go wrong either way! Super delicious! I hope one day the open a Verde in northern Cali!! Please?!!! Thank you Verde!!

    (5)

  • Lisa G.

    All the food I had in Kauai was fantastic! This was such a great find that we came across through Yelp. I had the Mahi Mahi tacos. The sauce was delicious! The crunchy crouton topping added texture to every bite. We brought a 6 month old baby. They were accommodating with a high chair and also fast service. I highly recommend the Mahi Mahi tacos!

    (5)

  • Jared D.

    Must eat here! Definitely Eat the ahi and Mahi Mahi(if they have it) tacos. Excellent customer service and food, and totally affordable. Shout out to Dylan and Kai for being so awesome!

    (5)

  • Annie C.

    First off, great service. The guys were super friendly and had great manners. Food- it was ok. I ordered the stacked enchilada. It was a ton of food and it was OK. Chips and guacamole were good though. I would probably come again and try something else.

    (2)

  • Joe B.

    Verde is a bit confusing. The food is Mexican fusion but it is located in a strip mall. There are tables and a tequila bar but you order at the register. But one thing that isn't confusing is that the food is pretty tasty. I knew I wanted the Ahi Tostada before I even got there. I had seen pictures of it and those flashed rare Ahi slices surrounding a mound of local greens looked heavenly. I was not disappointed. The greens were fresh, the Ahi was the most tender I have every had and the aioli and pico de gallo gave a crisp heat to the dish. The Wife had the Veggie Stacked Enchilada which also had a nice heat from their sauce. These folks take care with the food they serve so don't let the strip mall or lack of wait service bother you. Just enjoy what they do right.

    (4)

  • Jennifer L.

    Found this place last weekend on our mini vaca to Kauai (we live on Oahu) and we were VERY impressed. Amazingly friendly staff, cute small town/small island atmosphere, quick service, and incredible food and drinks! Highly recommend the garlic shrimp burrito and the margarita... Mmm... "Broke da Mouth" as the locals would put it! My husband loved their vegetarian options as well, and said he has not had a burrito that good since our last vacation to San Diego, CA. Been living in Honolulu for a year and wish there was a Verde by us!! Will definitely be back on next trip to Kauai!

    (5)

  • Billie D.

    Food is fantastic. Portions are huge. Customer service is great. winner!

    (4)

  • Kimberly E.

    Best Mexican food on the island and I know good mexican food...coming from Southern California. We orders seared ahi tacos, short rib nachos and posole which were all very yummy! I only wished that their salsas were spicier but overall we had good food, good drinks and they even had the Lakers playing on one of their TVs :D

    (5)

  • Travis H.

    Not only is the food good but the guys that work here are so friendly and accommodating. Only room for improvement: I like to sit down an order, have some drinks, eats maybe some more drinks Then get bill, instead of ordering at the counter but they were so cool didn't matter!

    (5)

  • Jennifer O.

    This restaurant was excellent! The BF got the short rib tacos which were amazing! The short rib was tender and flavorful. The pico was fresh. I got the stuffed sopapilla with pork, christmas style. It was also very good. The green and red sauces were delicious and the pork was falling apart. The portions were large. We also got rice and beans....the rice was a bit dry. That was my only complaint. I would definitely come back here when I am in Kauai again.

    (4)

  • Brett M.

    Surprised to find very delicious Mexican food from this little, hole-in-the-wall. Lots of flavor packed into my Stacked Enchiladas. Not to mention, the staff at the front counter gave us a warm welcome when we first came in and gave us great service. I'll be back again.

    (4)

  • Kimberly C.

    Came here with my family on my last night in Kauai and went straight for the mango and li-hung margaritas! They were both very delicious and complimented my naked taco salad very well. In addition to the excellent food, the service here was amazing! The cashier was very patient with my family and came to check on us often. After waiting about 10 minutes for our food, the waiter came out and informed us that our order somehow didn't go through in their computer system so he kindly took down our orders again and brought out more chips and salsa. To end our meal, the chef cooked us delicious complimentary sopaipillas that spelled out "sorry" as a friendly apology for our order mishap. Service and food like this is hard to find nowadays so 5 stars it is!

    (5)

  • Curtis O.

    Flew over from Maui for Memorial Day weekend, came here right from the airport before checking into our condo. Had the fish tacos and the cali burrito with beef short rib. I grew up on Maui and went to college in southern california, I've had my fair share of fish tacos, Verde has the best I've ever had, not exaggerating. The short rib burrito was very rich, but delicious. Good top shelf margarita too, add li hing mui rim... Thanks Verde

    (5)

  • Pam T.

    The stacked enchiladas were the bomb! I got a mix of short rib beef and al pastor pork with medium and mild sauce. Only thing I would change next time is all medium sauce. The leftovers were just as delicious the next day.

    (5)

  • k c.

    This place is great! Who would've thought that excellent Mexican is available to be found in Kauai! The food here is amazing and so is the service. The servers were so polite, quick, and accommodating. I ordered the vegetarian sopapilla and it was delicious. My husband had the chicken burrito which was also great. highly recommended! We would've gone again if we had time!

    (5)

  • Zombie C.

    I appreciate all the previous reviews prior to my visit or I would have missed this place all together. I had the stacked enchilada with chicken and red sauce. The service was friendly and helpful, and the food was good as well. If you like Mexican food and you are in the area I suggest giving it a shot.

    (4)

  • Shaina T.

    This place only gets the three stars because the food is pretty delicious. The service, however nice, was all appearance and no substance. My mother in law, my two year old daughter and myself went for dinner recently and honestly, I consider myself lucky to have left with food at all! First, it took FOREVER (seriously, maybe 45 minutes) for anything to come out. First to come out was my daughters meal (The Keiki Quesadilla). Maybe about five minutes late mine came (missing the extra beans and rice that you have to pay extra for), but we waited to eat until my mother in law's food came. After about ten minutes I decided to walk up and ask. They not only forgot my beans and rice, but they forgot to make my mother in law's food all together. After another fifteen minutes of waiting for my mother in law's food, we asked them to box it up for us, as my daughter was about to melt down. They were very "nice" about it, but really never apologized for the inconvenience. So, we left with a cold Keike Quesadilla (pretty basic, decent), a cold Verde Verde burrito (pretty darn good despite being cold, so I would assume it would be awesome hot), and whatever my mother in law ordered. To go orders only in the future!

    (3)

  • Ann S.

    More of 3.5 but I'm feeling generous. We got the honey sopapillas as an appetizers because it looked like they had a small staff on hand and we'd have to wait. (The lady behind the register was back in the kitchen a lot as well as the busser) The sopapillas were sooo good! You get some chips and salsa to start (first basket free then they charge after that) We got the red pork and ultimate chicken burritios and they were pretty big. They were good. I wouldn't say the best I've had but I'm really picky about my Mexican food. The hubby loved his and couldn't stop raving about it. We'd likely come back next time we're here. It's not the biggest restaurant in the world so I imagine there's a wait or it's better to go if you're staying close since it's already tight quarters when the restaurant is half empty.

    (4)

  • Tom L.

    Hip setting, great service and excellent food. What an off the beaten path find! Ordered the meat tacos and husband had the chicken tacos. So much food, we could have ordered one plate and shared. Was very happy to have chosen Verde as our first eats on our Kauai trip.

    (5)

  • Joe W.

    This is one of the best Mexican restaurants I've ever eaten at . . . not just on Kauai, but anywhere. They feature a creative menu with fresh ingredients. Don't let the strip mall setting fool you. I had my best meal on the island here.

    (5)

  • Suhail B.

    Excellent food. Excellent service. Reasonable prices. The waitress was super friendly. The salsa was great. Will come back next time we are in Kauai. Small place so you may have to wait. They have 2 tables outside but no alcohol allowed.

    (5)

  • Bobbie M.

    I love love love this restaurant. They were slammed on the night we arrived and were so efficient in getting us a table. The food was delicious, fresh and very filling! The service was fast and super friendly. I wish I could eat there everyday!!

    (5)

  • David T.

    We were in the mood for Mexican food, but most of the places we found on Yelp were out of business. Finally ended up here after trying to eat at Birritohead. I ordered the stacked enchilada with beef short ribs and red sauce. My wife ordered the stacked enchilada with pork "adovado" and red sauce. Daughters ordered the Cali burrito and ultimate chicken burrito. We started with an order of nachos. Nachos were pretty good. Enchiladas were sub par. I would not return. Woul have had better tasting food at Taco Bell

    (2)

  • Sarah D.

    I was pleasently suprised on how good the food was! I had a fresh ahi wet burrito with a side of fresh guacamole. The portions are huge and their sauces are great! So much flavor! Priced good..for Kauai! Service was great too

    (5)

  • Amy L.

    Another great find through Yelp! Had our first lunch on Kauai here. I got the seared ahi tacos and they were wonderful! They are a bit on the pricey side (I want to say $14?) but for the quality and freshness, it's totally worth it. One tip: If you aren't a big fan of spicey, maybe ask for the spicey sauce on the side. It got to be a bit overwhelming for me. Oh, and got to try someone's ahi taco salad, too and that was also very, very good.

    (4)

  • Gayle M.

    My husband and I live on island and we are total foodies...so there are a couple of restaurants we frequent, and Verde is usually our Sunday lunch after church - def get into a food coma and go sit on the beach afterwards! LOL Josh and Maris and their team are amazing! We love them! :) My favorite is the ahi fish tacos or stacked enchilada - the chips and salsa bar are awesome! Let's not forget about the margaritas! Cute little cozy atmosphere and you won't go away hungry just w/a full belly :)

    (5)

  • Tamra P.

    I've come to realize that Mexican is one of those cuisines I really have to be in the mood for to enjoy properly. I wasn't particularly in the mood for Mexican when I visited Verde but was impressed that they had some vegetarian and even a vegan option. We had a monstrous basket of chips to munch on while we waited for the food to come out. I ordered the stacked veggie enchiladas which were okay. I didn't care for the green sauce too much and thought there was way too much cheese. Hubby on the other hand loved the sauce and devoured his ginormous mahi burrito. 3 stars for the food, 5 stars for the service. Waitress/cashier was excellent. She managed to service a full room, cashier, and check on everyone timely. Very personable and attentive. Margaritas were also yummy. They didn't have one single light beer available! Kauaians don't drink light beer? Great happy hour deals, and it seemed like a fun spot to watch a game.

    (4)

  • Nikki B.

    Hands down best soft tacos I've ever had. Manager suggested a special enchilada for hubby with both salsas & shredded beef, along with the house 'fire sauce'. He said it was awesome with lots of flavor. When in Kauai don't miss this place!

    (5)

  • Fred S.

    The beef short rib stacked enchiladas and happy hour $3 margaritas are amazing

    (5)

  • aaron b.

    Incredible! We stopped in to grab dinner on vacation and loved it so much we came back for lunch the next day! Food is amazing. Service is friendly. Try the chicken tacos. I miss them already.

    (5)

  • Brandon S.

    Coming from California, and growing up in Southern California surrounded by tons of great Mexican restaurants I have a hard time giving Verde a good review. Maybe it's just that you can't compare Hawaiian Mexican food to authentic Mexican... We ordered the spare rib tacos and the garlic shrimp burrito and weren't especially impressed by either, although I will agree that it did taste fresh. Service was good, friendly, and attentive, the establishment was clean, but that's where the positives end in my book. If you're from the mainland and on the lookout for authentic Mexican, I'd look elsewhere. But plenty of locals seemed to like it.

    (2)

  • Emily H.

    First review ever and wanted to rave. Didn't think I could find this good of Mexican food on the island. Surprised and full. Will return before we leave.

    (5)

  • Nichole F.

    My only disappointment: we found this place on the last two days of our 11-day vacation. From Poipu to Hanalei, I ate fish tacos and ahi poke every. single. day. Out of fancy restaurants, out of fish markets, out of taco trucks. By the end of our trip, I considered myself a sommelier of fish tacos, a connoisseur of ahi, so you must understand that my 5-star review of Verde should be considered expert and above all other reviews. The service at Verde was strangely amazing, for one of those order-at-the-counter places. When the wrong beer was delivered, the guy ran straight back and grabbed the correct one, letting us keep the first one for free. The employees were funny and nice and worked really really hard at their job. I strongly recommend the seared Ahi tacos. They were different than any others that I had. A huge, hearty helping of fish, with a little bit of cabbage. Rather than the opposite, which was common at many other establishments. (One other place even put RANCH DRESSING on the tacos! Are you frickin' KIDDING me?! I'm not in kindergarden!) Verde's tacos had a lightly spicy mayo-type sauce that I ordered on the side the second time. I actually didn't even end up using it because the whole thing had fantastic flavor on it's own. Oh, and the taco itself: crispy and not soggy or greasy; so so so good. Based on the fact that my boyfriend didn't speak to me for approximately 20 minutes during both visits to Verde, I'm guessing that his braised short rib tacos were equally amazing. He also waved like a child and said "Goodbye Verde" when we passed by on our way to the Lihue airport.

    (5)

  • Ashlee P.

    EAT HERE!! Pricy but soooo good!! Get the beef short rib (it's shredded) Cali Burrito with sauces on the side. AMAZING!! My sister had a chicken burrito and said it was good. You get chips with your order, so you don't have to order more. We ordered to-go each time and ate at our hotel but you can dine-in too. It got pretty crowded around 5/6:00 but the line went fast.

    (5)

  • Tricia P.

    Great find!! Super helpful staff who actually suggested that we order less. And rightly so! The verde, verde burrito was an excellent vegetarian option. Pair that with the ahi tacos for the fish eater and the keiki menu for the kiddos and it's a perfect family stop. I will be stopping here again.

    (5)

  • Adam M.

    Ahi burrito was great as well as the service. Friday night the place was quite busy and no alcohol outside was a little of a downer but this place was topps.

    (5)

  • Greg B.

    the triple stacked enchiladas were awesome (i had the pork, my mom had the beef short rib), the servers we're friendly, and the $3 "Monday margaritas" were actually quite tasty. the light and crispy chips and two flavors of salsa before hand were great too, and they refilled both without us having to ask. glad we made the trip from Kilauea. nom nom nom.

    (5)

  • Jennifer M.

    We were in town for 7 days and ate there 3 times....need I say more? $3 margaritas all day Monday! El Pastor tacos are loaded with meat. It sounds funny but the meat has a little crunch to it which makes it unique and delicious. The El Pastor burrito was also good but found the tacos better with just meat & cabbage. The stacked pork enchiladas are also delicious & big enough to share. Get a punch card and get 10 off after $90-$100 purchases. Can't remember which. If you want a table go early otherwise take it to go - it's just as good at home.

    (5)

  • T S.

    Ordered what turned out to be the two top sellers: ahi tacos and pork tacos. Great food, very fresh ingredients and friendly staff members. A local tried to snake the last table which was ours by rights, the cashier politely told the regular customers that the rules are: order first then get a table. the food here is worth waiting for and even these potential table thieves just gave up the table, hung their heads and waited for someone to leave, they weren't about to go somewhere else. A must try while visiting.

    (5)

  • Aimee A.

    came in here because I was hungry and wanting a to-go meal since I had run off to work. staff was very nice, helpful and friendly. I ordered the al pastor burrito. my burrito was ready in 5 minutes. they gave me chips too. their chips were warm and just right, not too salty and not greasy at all. I love their salsa which was mildly spicy and had a clean fresh flavor. finally, the al pastor burrito was amazing. the sauce complimented the soft pork meat inside the tortilla nicely to bring out the flavor . I could see and taste some potatoes (not rice) inside too which was nice change to the usual rice in the burrito it is kinda pricey at 12 dollars per burrito but I was happy with the food and the service. :)

    (5)

  • Susan C.

    Absolutely you need to stop for a meal here. Excellent service, quick meals and scrumptious food! Don't be scared away by the looks of it outside

    (5)

  • Steve S.

    I live in California, home of outstanding Mexican food. I have eaten thousands of burritos in my lifetime and Verde's Al Pastor Burrito is in the top five. It would be perfect if the meat could stay hot long enough for me to eat the whole thing. Once you've encountered the first bite you'll know what I mean. Great service as well - no reason not to go.

    (5)

  • Joel H.

    We've eaten dinner here 3 times on a 7-day vacation. Need I say more? The food is great and the service is even better.

    (5)

  • Kyle G.

    One of the very best places for dinner on our trip. I don't know what the issue was with service. We had Kai helping us, and it was about the best service on the island. Ask for the Kai special!

    (5)

  • Susan S.

    hole in the wall location but boy did they deliver.....great food and service.

    (5)

  • Wendy V.

    Once we found it, we came in every day until it was time to leave Kauai. The fish tacos are the best - we tried Ahi, Ono, and Mahi Mahi and all were amazingly delicious and worth every bite. We did try the rice and beans as a side once and that was disappointing but it's ok bc the tacos are very filling as is.

    (5)

  • P P.

    That's not Mexican food shouldn't be listed as Mexican food. Yes, they have chips. Not so good chips. Staleish in fact. Not warm like another reviewer called out. Had the ahi tacos. Why must everything come with mayo sauce? Also had garlic shrimp tacos, these are said to have a cornmeal crust. They are basically rolled in Corn meal and fried, coated so much, like a frozen product might be, not good. added beans and rice to both tacos, extra $2.50 for each plate. Totally not worth this cold white rice with what seemed like dried oregano in it. Asked for hot sauce and was charged $2 for a very small container- smaller than the salsa that comes free. Didn't mention that the hot sauce was $2 until it showed up on the receipt. Apparently they recently remodeled and added servers. It's nice inside but not worth the low quality food.

    (1)

  • Kauai B.

    Was crowded when me, and my family decided to try this place. Initially the place seemed very small, dimly lit with dirty tables. Within 3 minutes of sitting down waiter told us that we had to give up our table because 2 people who came in after us were ready to order and we were not... i couldn't believe what i heard, I wanted to get loud but decided otherwise... very upsetting. I grew up here and recently returned to find this rude restaurant in my neighborhood, they only appeared to want to cater to tourists. Can't speak for the food but service was absolutely terrible and will never get my $$, ill be sure to share my experience with everyone.

    (1)

  • Juan C.

    The fish burritos are amazing and prefect for sharing for two. The staff is attentive and very friendly. I plan to revisit before my one week vacation is over.

    (5)

  • Peter T.

    When I read a "bad service" review on Yelp I usually dismiss it. I'm cynical and figure the reviewer was probably difficult to please. If you feel the same, please take a moment to read my other reviews and note that I rarely comment negatively about the service and always make the food the point of the story. But this unchecked aggression will not stand, man. Overwhelmed by all the positive reviews I took my family of six here. My first impression was that, despite the strip mall it was very polished inside, with slick marketing materials and signage that makes it look almost like a chain. I asked, and apparently this is the only one, so kudos to the owner for focusing on the appearance of the place. Unfortunately, beauty is only skin deep. Yelp says this place has Waiter Service. That is not true. It is counter service with food runners. There is one menu and it's on the wall. At the register I placed the order, and the guy taking the order was very cheery and moved his hands across the POS quickly. I became suspicious that he wasn't getting it all, but I let it go and returned to our table. The first two plates arrived and the order was correct. A moment later two more came out and they were served as tacos, not the burritos I had ordered. I asked the kids if they could be flexible about it and they agreed they could. Shortly after my wife & I were served, also in taco form and not burrito. I can understand screwing up one, maybe two of the orders, but four? So we sent it back. Without a word he picked up all four plates and returned them to the kitchen. The kids are confused, because they've never seen us do this. As my wife is giving them the "no big deal, everyone makes mistakes" speech the same guy comes back to our table, crouches down and tells us that he's overheard us and doesn't appeciate our "belittling him"! He also insists that he's been "doing this a long time and definately heard me say I wanted tacos". As I write this I am realizing how absurd the whole affair was. Assume for the moment I did screw it up and misspeak, where is the customer in all of this? BTW, I didn't screw it up. My wife was there and hears all of my screw-ups. Believe me, the mistake would have been corrected before it got to the kitchen. A few minutes later he returned and set down two of the new burritos in front of our kids. "Thank you, thank you" they both said. No reply. He set down our plates. "Thank you, thank you" we said. No reply. His intentional rudeness was enough for the Mrs. She marched back to the kitchen to ask who who in charge. Our server replied that it was he. She told him he was rude and that we were done and to refund us. He happily (really?) did, and we left without having a single bite. I cannot comment on the food, Yelpers. I insist you avoid this place. We took our $93 (yes, for 6 burritos (tacos)) and drove 2 blocks to Tiki Taco. There I expected to get tacos, and we did. And the service was great and it was $45.

    (1)

  • Alyssa C.

    The fresh catch tacos are to die for. I had the ahi tacos, and I have never had such a great fish taco. The fish alone was amazing, but the favors of the whole taco blended so well together. If I lived here I would definitely eat there a lot. They have $3 house margaritas sometimes, and they were very good. I typically don't drink margaritas, but these were well done. I absolutely recommend going to eat there. I live in Los Angeles, so I know good Mexican food. This was good Mexican food.

    (5)

  • Isabelle T.

    Great hole in the wall. After being rejected from Mariachis (no alcohol?? WTF?!) we found this place. Amazing Mangorita with prompt and very friendly service. Thanks for filling my alcoholic needs when others have failed.

    (5)

  • Gary F.

    The food here is excellent. It is just a little different than your average Mexican restaurant - but in a good way. Everything is fresh, and the service is outstanding. One of the best spots on Kauai for great food.

    (5)

  • Ryan H.

    Being from New Mexico, it's not very often that I find great Mexican food. Verde definitely fits into this category. My wife and I split the fish tacos and the stuffed sopaipillas. They were absolutely delicious! I wish I lived on the island so I could eat at Verde all the time. I also loved their chips and salsa. We had a great experience and will recommend Verde to everyone we know on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Casey P.

    Tried this place based on the yelp reviews. It didn't disappoint! Everything was awesome, especially the al pastor tacos! If your in the area make a point to stop here.

    (5)

  • Ronette S.

    Great service. Tasty food. The stuffed sopaipillas with pork was so good I cleaned my plate!

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    Living in Hawaii I have constantly tried and been disappointed many times while looking for good Mexican food. Being from the West Coast I have grown up enjoying taco trucks and authentic Mexican food. While a friend was visiting for a weekend and I was playing tour guide around the island we got hungry and started seeking out a place to eat. I opened my handy Yelp app to find Verde. Verde is a small shop in a strip mall so I didn't really know what to expect. When we walked in there was a fun atmosphere, good music and a pretty simple menu. The staff is very friendly and good at providing advice when deciding. We decided to eat inside and the staff was very attentive even though it was a fast casual kind of place. For food I had the El Pastor Pork Tacos. They were very good and very similar to what one could find at a taco truck. My friend had the Ahi Tostada which was also very good and tasted very fresh. All in all Verde is pretty good if you are looking for fast casual Mexican food on the east side of Kauai. I will be back for their Happy Hour specials!

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    We came here for dinner & overall everything was really good. I gave it 4 stars because the rice was not good. Pretty flavorless & very dry. Everything else was really tasty and portions were huge. Service was good. We came from Tucson, Az & know Mexican & we enjoyed it. Fix the rice & its 5 stars!!

    (4)

  • Danny C.

    I can't believe my best pork burrito, my wife's best fish tacos, and my older son's best quesadilla were in the island of Kauai at this small Mexican restaurant. Unfortunately, we discovered this place on our last night on the island. Otherwise, we would have eaten here more than once.

    (5)

  • Stephanie C.

    Hawaiian hospitality at its best! My family and I decided to spend our last dinner on Kauai at Verde because not only were the Yelp reviews stellar, many locals raved about Verde as being a MUST TRY for their food and Margarita Mondays. I had the Li HIng Mui Margarita and the Ahi Tuna Taco Salad. YUM and YUUUM! The Li Hing Mui flavor was the real deal- very flavorful and exactly what Li HIng should taste like, just with a little kick of tequila. The Ahi Tuna Taco Salad was flavorful and filling with decent sizes of ahi. Aside from the delicious food and drinks, service was AWESOME! Once we sat down, we only waited a short while for our order and they insisted that it was taking way too long. So they brought us sopaipillas spelling out "SORRY" on the house. Huge gesture of great hospitality. MAHALOZ VERDE!! P.S. Follow them on Instagram: @verdehawaii

    (5)

  • Willy S.

    If there is a place on Kauai for epic food, then this is where it's at, we are well traveled diners from Australia, where we have just realised you seriously can't get good Mexican! This little gem ticks all the boxes! Good tequila, beer and cocktails...better nachos and even better burritos, you know what? We are going back tomorrow night to try all the other things it has to offer. Great staff and well priced, you're a FOOL if you don't try this place.

    (5)

  • Freddy S.

    Another home run in Hawaii. Mexico is proud of this little spot. Guys at the restaurant are super friendly. Food esta buenísima!!!!!

    (5)

  • Andrea P.

    Small space but trendy and love the decor. Great homemade salsa to start ! And the menu items all sounded delicious- hard to choose. The staff worked well as a team and were accommodating of our party of 6 in such a small place. Definitely worth a drive to find this place !

    (4)

  • Amanda S.

    Awesome! One of our best meals in HI. We stopped for lunch and it was great. Tacos were fantastic, service was SUPERIOR. Get the aqua fresca, so refreshing.

    (5)

  • Lucy W.

    One of my favourite restaurants in Kauai! The waiters were super nice and accommodating. My friends and I all had to order special dishes because we were on different diets. Our server made great suggestions. I highly recommend the side of sautéed veggies...they were buttery and so tasty. My friends loved the burritos and guacamole. Everything was fresh and the prices were reasonable. Make sure you get there early because it can get busy and tell the servers if you don't want sauce in your dishes or if you want it on the side. I didn't want the hot sauce in mine.

    (4)

  • D D.

    I feel bad giving two stars because I can tell this place tries hard to provide quality service and what seemed like quality ingredients and a good presentation, but my wife and I both were so turned off by the flavors that we feel others should know in advance. The super strong sauce and spice combination on the fish tacos and fish burrito along with the dried out/not tender fish(Ono), along with rice and refried beans that were so strangely flavored and that my wife and I threw out half of our $40 meal, which sucks for a young family. Sorry we really wanted to like this place.

    (2)

  • Kurt C.

    We had been craving some good Mexican food and found this place next to the Big Save in Kapa'a after a long day of hiking and exploring. Actually, this was one of the few places we went back to in Kaua'i. It is relatively small with only 6 or 7 tables inside and a couple outside. You order from a counter fast food style, but they will bring your food to you and check up on you as well. They DO give you complimentary chips and there is a salsa bar as well. The menu is not what you would expect from a traditional Mexican restaurant. It has a a few unusual items that are worth exploring. Entree: Beef Taco and Shrimp Garlic Taco ($11) - My wife was very happy with this choice (and I was as well with the small taste she let me have). The beef was better, but the shrimp garlic taco was very good as well as being something different. Entree: Chicken Stuffed Sopaipillas ($12) - This was something I had never had, but was very glad I got. It is a kind of pastry with chicken, cheese, fried potatoes, and sauces inside. It was incredibly good. Rice and beans will cost an additional $2.50 to pretty much any meal. Also, their to go food is on a strong paper plate wrapped in aluminum foil, so it doesn't travel the best, although I do appreciate them not using the typical styrofoam. Just be careful with the crazy driving or your car will be enjoying your leftovers instead of you. They do give a stamped rewards card: $10 off every $100 you spend. If you plan to come back and have a few people in your party, this can be an easy way to save $10 on some awesome food!

    (5)

  • Lori D.

    We went to this place after Kayaking and hiking several miles!!! What a treat!! Super casual, which was great since we were all tore up and dirty! I had the chicken enchilada stack and the others had fish tacos, everything was so delicious! Everything on the menu looked delicious! The staff were fun and helpful and the place was chill!

    (5)

  • Carol P.

    My husband ordered the fish tacos with mahi and said they were the best he has ever had. I am not a fish eater but I tried the fish taco with ahi. It was ok but again I am not a fish eater. Their guacamole was amazing. We also enjoyed their mango margaritas. They were not too sweet which is how I like them. The place was small and packed by 6pm.

    (5)

  • Maria G.

    Delicious but make sure you have plenty of time. Staff is very pleasant but the operation is very slow.

    (4)

  • Philip N.

    One of the better spots to eat in Kapa'a. First off, the staff is friendly and helpful in providing suggestions and get you seating as quickly as possible. Despite it looking that way, it's not a seat-yourself type of restaurant, and the restaurant is always packed. If you're hoping for one of their margaritas, you're going to want a seat inside. My favorite dish was by far the seared ahi tacos, but my wife loved the mahi mahi tacos. Both were delicious. They're definitely more expensive than your standard $3, as a 2-taco plate will put you at about $13. Still very tasty, and a spot worth checking out on the East side of Kauai.

    (4)

  • Susan U.

    Very creative, delicious food! Good service and a clean atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Saima B.

    Came here with the famjam on the second night of our Hawaiian adventures back in December. We were staying in Kapaa and since we were travelling with a toddler, were limited in our eating options, mainly because her attention span is that of a fly and she cannot be restrained. Restaurant is small and located in a questionable shopping center that I would not recommend hanging around. We had to wait a bit for our table (party of 6) bu the servers were really nice. I ordered the fish tacos, couple people ordered the chicken burrito, and brother in law ordered the garlic shrimp tacos. I would say that my dish and his were probably the better ones, the chicken ones were so-so. Don't know if I would recommend this place (unless you are a local). For those who are just visiting this beautiful island, I would venture outside of Kapaa and find something better that fresh.

    (2)

  • Ryan O.

    The best place that we ate on the island in a week and one of the cheapest. Catch of the day Burrito. Do it!

    (5)

  • Lee P.

    Not so great takeout shop masquerading as fine dining I noticed the restaurant on our drives past and then saw it listed in an island dining guide. From the write up, I had high expectations of a great taqueria. The chef was reported to have great credentials. It failed to even be mediocre. Expensive and unremarkable institutional Mex. It came across a takeout stand posing as a fine dining establishment. Cramped and dirty, with used dishes laying around, this was a joke. If you want a contrast on how basic Mex can be done successfully on Kauai, try Monicos, just a couple miles toward the airport on the same main drag.

    (2)

  • Sean C.

    Avoid this place. The server was very rude, messed up our order, and refused to bring more chips even though the sign at the counter says free chips with each alcoholic drink (we had two margaritas). Its hard to believe they'd leave an upset customer angry over a basket of chips that costs the restaurant 25 cents. Advise you take your business elsewhere!

    (1)

  • Jennifer J.

    I am a big fan of their bean burrito smothered in chile. I have also enjoyed many of their other plates but in my humble opinion, the bean burrito can't be beat. I love that they sell sopapillas (sp.?) and have green chile on the island of Kauai. Free chips and delicious salsa come with every meal. If you take anything home, they have environmentally friendly boxes. I do believe they are closed one or two days a week. That would be my only complaint.

    (5)

  • Christine S.

    Great fish tacos, probably the best we've ever had. Seared Ahi with a very unique sauce. Veggie tacos ok, a passable option for a vegetarian, but nothing to write home about. Nice relaxed but elegant vibe, clean, pleasant staff. Great warm tortilla chips! And good cookies too, made in their bakery.

    (5)

  • Rinky N.

    This was one of our favorite eateries during our 8 day trip in November. Although it was not authentic Mexican (yeah I am an LA born gal and love the Mexican food in the SF Bay Area) it was tasty enough to satisfy the palate of picky Mr Rinky, a vegan. I had the Crispy Taco Salad made with mixed greens, tomatoes, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, cheese with chile lime dressing in a crispy flour tortilla shell--very yummy and the tortilla shell was fresh and crispy compared to others I've had where the shell has been languishing on a shelf for ages. Mt Rinky had the vegan tacos made with sautéed veggies, lettuce on corn tortillas. He loved it. We also the very decent chips, salsa and guacamole. I liked the fact that a lot of locals were easting here. The friendly staff greeted them and us very warmly. Although at $10-$12 per entree the prices seems a little steep for us Msainlanders, this place is relatively inexpensive by Kauai standards. We would definitely have eaten here a second time but wanted to try dome other restaurants. btw the name sounds a little upscale but the restaurant is very down to earth, comfy and unpretentious. We did not encounter the service issues by some Yelpers. The service was great and the place was very clean.

    (5)

  • Gabrielle C.

    Absolutely wonderful. So tasty and well balanced. Appropriate portions and a lovely modern and chic environment. A great new place for Kauai, and to me the best place for Mexican on the island!

    (5)

  • Mike N.

    Awesome food and fantastic service. The guy with the tattoos was knowledgeable about the menu, very attentive, and just plain cool.

    (5)

  • John K.

    Great tacos and friendly waitstaff. Not anything special, but better than everything else I've had in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Alexandria P.

    the verde verde burrito without cheese is sooooo bomb. service is always great, portions are huge and the quality is always spot on.

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    Great atmosphere, super friendly staff, great food, and delicious happy hour margaritas. They may not be the strongest, but a $3 Margarita that is a good size and tastes great wins all the awards in my book. Also, I'm not saying it was particularly weak, probably about average for a restaurant 'Rita, I'm just saying for $3 I don't care TOO much, and $3 on the island is even better!

    (5)

  • Koa W.

    Highly recommended by a friend, Verde did not disappoint!! The guacamole, beef sopapillas and stacked pork enchilada were fantastic and the top shelf margaritas expertly made. The portions were generous as well. The best part however was the extremely friendly and courteous staff that worked hard to get us a table on a busy Friday night. We will be eating here at least once every time we visit Kauai!

    (5)

  • Patrick K.

    The breakfast burrito is my favorite!! Totally delicious food and fresh chips and salsa! They just remodeled and the service is friendly and fast! It just needs to be bigger now because there isn't enough seating and its always full now and even has a 20 min wait time most nights!

    (5)

  • Irving K.

    Horrible service. Long wait staff does not care about customers. Service very poor

    (1)

  • J D.

    Found their salsa in a store and thought it was good so we decided to research the restaurant. I was surprised not only be the stellar reviews but also that it is so small and located in a strip mall. We had high expectations because of all the favorable reviews and they did not disappoint. In fact we went back 2 days later. I had the mahi-mahi fish tacos and the ahi fish tacos. Both absolutely excellent. My wife had the ono fish tacos and the garlic shrimp burrito and she loved both. We went during happy hour both times. I'm not a margarita guy, but my wife had a couple and for $3 they were great. I mean, how critical can you be of a $3 drink? I will definitely come again next time I'm on Kauai. I think they could easily handle a larger place as this was very good food and very good service. What else do you need?

    (5)

  • Lydia S.

    Went last night with my husband - food and service was amazing ! We went in towards closing around. 8:30 - FYI seat yourself - we stood around waiting to figure out the seating. But they were fast, friendly and the fresh seared ahi tacos were incredible!!!

    (5)

  • Brian R.

    Verde is a small place but the food is awesome. From the outside, it will look like a hole in the wall, but there's a 100% probability you will have a great meal. Go for it. The bar will have what you need too. Best burrito I've had in the world. Our family of five was coming back from a road trip to the north shore and I was craving for Mexican food. I had a chicken burrito and the others had tacos. The food has good seasonings and big portions. Loved the cilantro lime rice, cabbage, and local greens inside the burrito. Good change from burritos stuffed with plain rice and beans. I got one without beans. Vacation time is precious on Kauai so it says a lot about this place that we cared to drive 45 mins from Poipu just to get lunch at Verde a second time. The place was packed the second time we went and I tried the fish burrito (blacked style Ono). The only con was the chip bowls were too small but they kept bringing refills on the chips and salsa... much needed since my three sons eat like savages.

    (5)

  • Chris V.

    If only this place existed on the mainland. Please, PLEASE build one in Northern California. Presentation, price, quantity, quality. All perfect. We've been craving it since we got back. The bumper sticker we brought home taunts us daily.

    (5)

  • sheri d.

    Small restaurant we were happy to find in Kapaa. Ahi tacos and pulled pork tacos were both excellent. Great service. Glad we arrived early! This place really fills up!

    (5)

  • Taryn R.

    One of our favorite local restaurants! Love the new remodel- such a fun atmosphere and great food!! We are vegetarian and gluten free, and there's so many options for us! We come here about every other week. Staff is always friendly and welcoming. Love love love this place :)

    (5)

  • Yasaman D.

    Best Ahi taco I have ever had! Nice environment too! Portions were big and great for sharing.

    (5)

  • A B.

    Had a great experience at Verde! Went on a busy night but service was awesome. Super friendly, not a long wait, order was correct, and food was on par. We've tried a few other Mexican spots on the island but this one resonated the best with us. First basket of chips & salsa is on the house. We found this plenty until our meal came and happy to not have ordered more after we finished our entrees. The chips were not too greasy, crispy texture with just the right amount of salt. The two kinds of salsa were equally good. For entrees, I had the taco bowl with mahi mahi. Husband had fish tacos with mahi mahi. We've eaten fish at SO many establishments on the island (from the food trucks to the nicer venues) and the seasoning was different from any other spot - in a good way. Has a great kick to it and gives the entire dish a mouthful of flavor. For those who had a bad experience, I would recommend giving Verde another shot!

    (5)

  • Captain T.

    My buddy from the north shore recommended Verde. Had the mahi fish burrito (spicy). Best fish burrito I have EVER had. Very friendly staff too. Food was great top to bottom. Had to pick someone up from LIH...was tempted to stop back for another burrito for dessert;). We'll be back for sure. Worth the drive wherever you are on the island.

    (5)

  • Gil C.

    Ahhh great comfort food after an afternoon of snorkeling or biking. Tasty mahi mahi tacos, complimentary chips and homemade salsa. Great house margaritas and friendly staff makes this place a winner. Tip: this place is in the shell gas/ace hardware shopping center. Don't rely on your GPS to get you here.

    (4)

  • Robert P.

    I travel to Kauai often, first time at Verde. Lively and crowded, staff great makes you feel welcome. Ordered split Ahi and shrimp tacos... They were great. Best tacos on the island.

    (5)

  • Marilyn S.

    Best ahi fish tacos I've ever eaten! The tuna was perfectly seared, and there was a lot of it! The shells were light and thin, and the crunchy things on top added great texture and taste. I wish I could find something like it in Southern California! My boyfriend loved the short rib burrito! The evening we were there, the Margaritas were only $3, and they were delicious! This is a restaurant you must try if you are on Kauai!

    (5)

  • Genevieve B.

    really yummy food. my husband had some fruity margarita that was one of the best things I've ever tasted. can't wait to go back

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    A little hole in the wall restaurant with amazing Mexican food, especially for the price. The food was definitely a 4 but I'm giving the restaurant a 5 because the wait staff was so amazing as they tried to seat people in their cramped space. Worth the trip if you are on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Brian K.

    This place is busy...plan to wait - but it's worth it! Great food, fast. Great prices. I was very impressed with the pork burrito (big enough to share) My wife got Shrimp Tacos and gave them a 7 out of 10. Great atmosphere, great staff, we will go back again - and they are expanding so the wait should be better soon!

    (4)

  • Renee B.

    Excellent food! The fish tacos were delish. The drinks were great. I am definitely coming back ... Tomorrow. I had to come all the way to Kauai for excellent New Mexico cuisine.

    (5)

  • Tom W.

    Excellent food! Brought 7 people here on reviews and everyone was VERY happy. Great drinks, food tastes excellent and had great presentation. Server was excellent always on top of water/chips. The place is small, so you may have to wait... But it's worth it. Brought us chips outside while we waited.

    (5)

  • Judy S.

    we came in after reading the other reviews... realizing that yelpers are overly generous w/ their ratings on Kauai, we were leary but was glad yelpers didn't lead us wrong this time. we got the lunch special which is 2 tacos, side of rice & beans for $6.99, a very good deal considering how expensive everything is on Kauai. I got the 2 fish tacos, that was a lot more expensive but we wanted to try it. so we had the pork tacos, 1 ono & 1 ahi taco. they were all tasty but the ono by far was the best. the salsa is very good, both green & red but their rice was hard which was a bummer, nothing worse than bad rice. but overall the meals were decent and they do not skimp on the portions which we appreciated. the only problem and reason for only 3 stars is there were 2 friends of the server that came in soon after us, they tried to give the server $3 in her tip jar for drinks. she took it out and said she had to ring it up. so while we were there, for the $3, they got 4 drinks & 2 shots? no bueno!! and by the time we left they were still there so owner beware!

    (3)

  • Kelvin Y.

    This place was a little pricier, but well worth the visit as the quality of food was definitely up there. The fish tacos were good, but I ordered the pastor burrito and OMG!! I still can't really get it off my mind! All it was was meat and potatoes and no BS rice!! = ) but not only that, but the meat was tender and the smothered sauce just made it perfect. The GF (who's not into meat) also admits it was good and has already mentioned she wants to go again before we leave this vacation to go back. THUMBS UP!

    (4)

  • Mike D.

    My wife and I are there on Monday night and I have to say that it was one of the best Al Pastor Burritos I have ever had. I'm from the SF Bay Area where Mexican food is very competitive and Verdi being in Hawaii was absolutely unexpected and awesome. The staff was super friendly and I can't say one negative thing about the experience. It is a must go to spot.

    (5)

  • Rob B.

    Really liked the food here. It was packed, and almost could not find a seat. They were working hard to please and it showed, but mostly in the food.

    (4)

  • Sue W.

    Decent food and pricing. Nothing to rave about.

    (3)

  • Kacie G.

    What a phenomenal restaurant! If you like burritos, this is the place to go. I had the Cali Burrito with chicken and my husband tried the Garlic Shrimp burrito, smothered with green sauce. Highly recommend getting your burrito wet. We tried the cheesecake, which was ok.

    (4)

  • Mike C.

    Lunch was very good. Nice staff. They were open during the stormy wx associated with hurricane Iselle. Good chips and salsa. Burritos excellent. Make sure to ask for the spicy enchilada sauce.

    (5)

  • Courtney C.

    What's this? a hole-in-a-stripmall: Verde. They call themselves New Mexican food(like the state.) Our cashier/server/saint/rock star was Jo. She provided the most exceptional service I've had in Hawaii. All of it with an easy smile...and we had a party of ten. We tried a variety of things. If you like fish, get the ahi. It's a dollar more, but just do it. Portions are big and so are flavors. There is a kids menu at kids eye-level. You get two tacos per order and you can mix-and-match. Margaritas are big and strong, but not particlarly flavorful. If it comes with sauce get it Christmas style (careful though, one of the sauces is quite hot.) Sopapillas with honey are hot and sweet and a nice light feeling finish. I didn't feel like I needed a wheelbarrow to leave, and I cleaned my plate and then some. If I wander my way back I will definitely drop in to verde and eat myself into a food-coma.

    (5)

  • Katie B.

    Don't let the strip mall scare you, this place is pretty legit - one of the better places that we ate while in Kauai. We actually ate here two nights in a row because we wanted to try a couple of different things. The bean and cheese tostada was my favorite. It was perfectly spiced and the portion was plenty for an entire dinner. My friend added meet to it, but she said it wasn't needed - just stick with the bean and cheese and save a few bucks. Also tried the Verde Verde burrito, which was pretty awesome. It was a unique burrito with broccoli, asparagus, potatoes, and spinach. The sauce was kind of creamy and runny, but overall I really enjoyed it. You really shouldn't eat more than half - the potatoes make it a heavy meal. The chips and guac was a HUGE portion. The chips are pretty good, too! The best combo is to split a Verde Verde and a Tostada with a friend. Phone in your order if you are in a hurry - this place gets crowded at dinner time. Really appreciated the friendly staff. They were smiling and happy both times we visited, really making the dining experience a pleasure. Thank you!

    (4)

  • Alex W.

    This place is major tummy bomb gross. Staff was friendly but blasting loud techno and I'm pretty sure they were drunk.

    (1)

  • Hannah M.

    Verily, verily, I say, "Choose Verde!!!!!!" This place was a gem we found while we were walking along trying to find a different spot. We're from Texas & weren't sure about a Mexican restaurant in Hawaii, but we were hungry! Packed, we found a seat at the bar and away we went. Ordered the guac, the ahi appetizer - both were spot on! Chips & salsa were fantastic, and being a Texas gal, when I say the guac and salsa is a HIT, you can take that to the bank! Service was amazing, the staff never stopped running making sure everybody was happy and taken care of - highly recommend the awesome food, service & price! Trifecta jackpot in Kauai! Don't miss!!!

    (5)

  • Sarah C.

    Delicious! We had tacos here 2 years ago and thought they were the best we'd ever had. We went back here last week to see if they were still good, and they are! The Al Pastor Pork Tacos were our favorite, but the chicken and fish tacos were also good as was the beef stacked enchilada and the kids cheese nachos and cheese quesadilla. Definitely try the Al Pastor though - we tried going back before going to the airport to get those one last time, but traffic was too bad so we had to turn around and now I can't stop thinking about them!

    (5)

  • Kevin S.

    Wow, what a great find! Great Hawaiian-Mexican fusion. Doesn't matter if you want a quick bight, long meal, or take out, they will do it all and it will be great! This is on our list to dine here each time we visit Kauai

    (5)

  • Steve W.

    Another over-rated kapaa mexican place. It was decent but pricey. My $13 burrito was not as described on the menu, or the ingredients were too small to actually see. Nice people and they did give us lots of chips and salsa was self serve. If you must have mexican it is fine but don't get your hopes up too much.

    (3)

  • M j.

    Really good healthy food! Great fresh chips & salsa (salsa a tad bland for me but fresh)! The shrimp tacos that someone else recommended here were really good! I even had their breakfast burrito one morning & it was really great. Good food at great prices & service is very friendly & efficient. We'll be going back for sure!

    (4)

  • Carrie V.

    Our only complaint is that we only had time to eat here once. It was incredible! My first Mexican food experience on the island was very disappointing (Tropical Taco in Hanalei). Eating at Verde made up for everything! My husband went to college in New Mexico and was thrilled to find that style of food on Kauai. He kept saying that he wished he could find such a restaurant near our Pacific NW home. I ate very flavorful fish tacos. My husband had some sort of layered, smothered enchilada plate. Our kids had burritos and nachos. Everyone was happy. The salsa was great. The restaurant is very nice inside - more modern than most on the island. The man who took our order and delivered our food made it a very fun experience. We later ran into him on the Hanalei Pier and he was as excited to see us as we were him.

    (5)

  • Heidi K.

    Awesome service, huge portions and good (not great) flavors in the meat (chicken and carne). Green sauce was great. The guacamole was disappointing but overall good and we'd return for sure.

    (4)

  • Amie C.

    Favorite place. I wish we discovered this place on our first day here. I can eat here everyday. Love their food.

    (5)

  • Ken V.

    LOVED the food here. The ambiance is very casual, but clean and the staff were friendly. I had fish tacos (ahi) that were likely the best I've ever eaten. Why 4 stars and not 5? I'd go 5 stars if they had full table service, but don't let that stop you. If you want an excellent meal in a casual setting, these guys are great!

    (4)

  • Cristina G.

    Great food. We were looking for some good tacos during lunch. Had the garlic shrimp and raw Ahi. Awesome! Great vibe, good drinks and good. Wonderful service at the bar. Thank you Verde!!

    (5)

  • Eric T.

    Been here twice, both times the service has been super awesome, and the food delicious. Had the Ahi burrito, Ahi and Ono tacos. Yum!

    (5)

  • Russel M.

    Five Stars for the AHI TACO's. Really good. Next favorite is the Chicken Burrito with everything. Both items are around $12- ea but well worth it. Service with a smile from Nicole makes the whole experience worth every penny. We dined there on the way in and on the way out. Don't miss it! One last thought is the Super Hot Salsa available for $1.50. Habanero Heaven, be afraid , very afraid. Just had leftovers for breakfast. Super Hot!

    (5)

  • Erica E.

    Had dinner here our first night in Kauai. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. I had the shrimp tacos but probably could have just had a bowl of the shrimp, it was delicious! My husband had the el pastor burrito and instead of rice they used potato!

    (4)

  • Jonah K.

    Really impressed by this place. Verde burrito is where it's at and their carne asada is the real deal. The salsa bar was a bit sparse when we arrived, as was the silverware (no forks available for a bit), but the food made up for it. As far as Mexican food goes, it's not really stellar, but it's probably the best you'll find in the vicinity.

    (4)

  • Sean P.

    Service - Super friendly people, however... Food - So, so. I got the fish taco's w/ beans & rice. Fish taco's weren't bad - regular packaged flour tortillas & fish was grilled (good), beans were re-fried (very thick), mexican rice (really dry). Margarita - very bad. Super sweet, taste like a sugary lime aid out of the bottle. Ambiance - take-out fast food style. Salsa - Home made, very mild, not a lot of flavor. Overall - I don't think I'd reach back here. Was hoping for more island freshness. I was very confused when the cashier asked if we were Locals and we said no. Then our bill was over $43.00 for me and my wife (she got a salad & a Margarita, I got fish tacos & a Margarita). I hope visiters don't have to pay double??! Might be spoiled from all the amazing food at home in So. Cal.

    (2)

  • Daniel T.

    Didn't realize it was fast casual until we got there but I'd still recommend it. We got some nachos to split as an appetizer with our meals, but because of the very generous portions we just felt like fatso's with a full table of food between the two of us. The food was great, just don't try to over do it.

    (4)

  • Liz J.

    Soooo good! After a long day at the south shore we stopped at Verde on our way back to Princeville (thanks yelp reviewers!). It's hidden in a strip mall, so it would be easy to overlook for something else along the highway. We were there in time for happy hour, had the BEST waiter/host, refreshing $3 Margaritas ($3?? Can you believe it?) and some fabulous, innovative and delicious dishes. Our only regret is that we didn't go back. Next trip to Kauai, though, count on it!

    (5)

  • Randall B.

    Service - five stars and food - five stars; fresh and tasty served in a nice package. The staff are thoughtful and polite - you never have to ask for anything after you place your order. The decor is appealing and clean but the food is really the standout. Blows anything away we have on Oahu in the Mexican fare arena. Cheers!

    (5)

  • Kaulike K.

    I sat at the bar and the server at the time was awesome. I chose the mahi and garlic shrimp tacos it was the best I ever had!! Beer was nice and cold also! Overall, excellent service from the bus girl and server! I had nothing to complain about but while finishing up my tacos I over heard one of the line cooks yelling, swearing and being an ignorant asshole to the busser and server because he fucked up on an order. I watched as the ladies didn't react to it but I could tell they were annoyed and over his attitude. If that was my daughters working there I would beat this kids ass!!! I would give five stars but after hearing that no. "If you can't take the heat get the fuck out of the kitchen!"

    (3)

  • Krishnan S.

    I question the integrity of this place because they overcharged our order and also increased the price on the final check. The check on which we issued the credit card was different than the final bill! I brought it to the Manager's attention and did not argue any further for the matter of few bucks. This wasn't a matter about money but about principle. We won't be back here.

    (1)

  • Candace Y.

    When your food and service is considered subpar to Taco Bell, you know there's something very very very wrong with this restaurant. It also makes me infuriated enough to bother to yelp. I'm not a Cali girl, I'm an Oahu girl visiting Kauai for a vacation, and I felt like eating Mexican and this had the highest yelp rating near us. I personally wanted the bigger and louder taco place down the street but I was outvoted. No. No. No. Do. Not. Eat. Here. Ever. Terrible food and terrible service. Period. We came at an odd hour so we were the only party ordering. Three separate entrees. All the tables were dirty...with three other customers and four servers. No, you don't get to give us weird looks and stare at us, until the bartender finally greets us seats us and hands us menus but no napkins or utensils, and keep your tables filthy. I feel bad for this guy, he seemed like the only vato who worked there. Another server sat and stared at us from another table. And another one with attitude was too busy packing up her purse and dinner behind the counter, yet she stuck around to stare at us from the kitchen. And another server/Busser doing God knows what in the kitchen. We order a burrito, a stacked enchilada, tacos, and a (singular) margarita. Twenty minutes to get the food to our table, and I saw our server scrape something from another dining plate onto the plate we eventually got. Microwaved. Our food was microwaved. It took them twenty minutes to microwave our meal. Oh yes, I know it was microwaved because it had evaporated sauce marks at the edge of the year plate. As a college student who survives off leftovers I know those marks very well. No, you don't get to charge 12+ bucks an entree for no sides and no service for what amounts to a crappy microwaved TV dinners gussied up with cilantro and a gravy sauce with no flavor. I cannot believe anyone would microwave food WITH ONE ORDER TICKET. Also, the bartender can't make a margarita to save his life, it was awful. No flavor, scarce salt. Nobody wanted to drink that overpriced slop. Nobody did. Bad food is bad food, and if it were just that I wouldn't care. Just like bad service with good food can be written off as an annoyance. But you can't pretend to be a good restaurant and serve nothing, because then you piss me off. Learn from Taco Bell, because clearly your standards are lower than theirs.

    (1)

  • Brandon K.

    Best Mexican in Kauai. Hands down. The garlic shrimp and mahi mahi tacos are delicious. Skip the other taco joints on yelp and come here. You won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Jon P.

    Verde was great! The food was amazing, and the portions were huge. I only have two negative comments: 1. The wait was fairly long. This place is amazing, so that is definitely why. It was, without a doubt, worth the wait. 2. The salsa that came before our meal left a bit to be desired. The salsa wasn't spicy enough and was actually a bit bland. It was closer to ketchup than salsa. I ordered the pork al pastor burrito, smothered, with sides of rice, beans and sour cream. The portion was so huge that I couldn't possibly finish the whole thing. Every bite was pure perfection. My wife ordered the Cali burrito (chicken) and she said it was OK. She also ordered hers "smothered". I think she was a bit jealous of my amazing burrito :-). I also ordered the standard house margarita. I considered the upgrade to "top shelf" or "premium", but I decided to try the standard version. The standard option was great, so I would probably opt for it again. If you are able to go here, you are lucky indeed!

    (5)

  • Sayaka K.

    The food was ok until I was on the 2nd shrimp taco on my plate and i noticed a black bug/baby cockroach chilling on my half eaten taco. Since I was sitting at the bar it was easy enough to discreetly push my plate towards a few servers to point out the little visitor on my food. The reaction I got was an absolute disappointment, horrible! 2 server's dialogue: "oh yeah, oh he's alive. He's just a little one. Yeah on the island that kind of thing happens, we'd just eat it." Where I come from I'd assume an apology or at least to swiftly take away the plate. Nope, didn't happen. Another server-a third one eyed up the plate, made a funny look, and finally took it away. At the end of the meal, feeling disgusted, disappointed in their customer service, and paid $2.50 less for our entire bill. Server- "2.50 off for the little bug thing."

    (1)

  • Jennifer H.

    So much good stuff. Staff was crazy friendly and all smiles. The food was so good. Mahi Mahi fish tacos were so fresh and so flavorful. They had some kind of magic special sauce on them. Wish they sold it by the bottle. I will go back to get those. The stacked enchilada (pork w/green sauce) was super comfort food. It was gooey deliciousness and the green sauce was perfect. And the ahi tostada was as pretty as any picture you have seen on here. It was crazy fresh and the sauces on it were delicious. Go here for sure!! Go out of your way or go as soon as you land since it isn't too far from the airport.

    (5)

  • Ruth B.

    Delicious and great service! When we arrived, it was pretty busy but we were still seated quickly and were brought water, chips and salsa, silverware, and menus within five minutes. Our server was Dylan and he was fantastic! Attentive and personable with a good sense of humor, ready smile, and great suggestions :) my fiancé got the garlic shrimp burrito (an ok amount of shrimp bursting with flavor) and I got the ultimate chicken burrito (overflowing with everything). When we asked for some hot sauce, Dylan brought over some sort of delicious spicy salsa which complemented the burritos really well so make sure to ask for that. We got the specialty chocolate cheesecake - perfect way to finish the meal. Definitely recommend and would come back!

    (5)

  • Cat P.

    Very casual bar and restaurant with great food...what more do you need? We stopped in for dinner and were huge fans of our margaritas and tacos. The waitress was also really careful with my food allergies, which I greatly appreciated. We came in closer to 5:30 and had no wait for a table. I certainly didn't expect myself to be eating Mexican-inspired food on a Hawaiian vacation, but it was a good meal nonetheless.

    (4)

  • Brent W.

    Stopped in for a late dinner. I had the short rib sopapillla with green salsa (delicious). I had a couple bites of the fish tacos (ahi and ono). Everything was very good and prices were reasonable. Beer was $5, much lower than south shore prices. Place was packed and service was a bit slow. Watch out for the $2 charge if you ask for a chip refill. Our waitress promptly removed this upon inquiry. Overall a very good and filling meal after a long day.

    (4)

  • Laura C.

    Super laid back but great/friendly service. Nice mexican-style beer/cocktail options. Can't pass up a Coronarita! Chips & salsa were great. Our meals were outstanding. Catch of the day (mahi mahi) tacos were delicious, not to mention generous portions. The beans and rice were excellent, not dry like many bean/rice combos. I was brave and tried the verde verde burrito (green beans, spinach, broccoli, potatoes, gauc, cheese & salsa verde). Glad I did... so tasty & unique! We'll for sure be back before we leave Kauai!!!!!

    (5)

  • Becky C.

    Small casual restaurant but well decorated. I had Carne Asada tacos and a side of rice and beans (this is an extra $2.50) all of it was delicious. The tacos were big enough that you don't need the extra rice and beans. The burrito's are huge and well made, also yummy. We went on a Tuesday and had tequila shots for $2 off. It was a special. This is good food with friendly service at good prices.

    (5)

  • Brian A.

    A great little Mexican joint on the island. Make sure to come here hungry! They give you very generous portions! I highly recommend the nachos and a burrito that is smothered in deliciousness!

    (5)

  • Robin D.

    I live in Austin, so I get my fair share of great Mexican food. I was totally skeptical about trying Verde. During a family vacation last year to Kauai, my parents wanted to go to Verde because they had been before and liked it. I resisted for several days because I didn't want to waste a vacation meal on what I assumed would be sub-standard "Mexican" food. Boy, was I wrong. This New Mexican food is amazing! We went back to Verde four days in a row from that first visit. I lost count of how many total visits during the two weeks we were here last year. I had the al pastor burrito three days in a row. I had never before ordered the same thing at a restaurant three days in a row! I had also never tried al pastor before and I never, ever order pork. Our awesome waiter suggested it and I'm so glad he did! It was amazing!! I eventually ordered other things, too, and they were all delicious. Even the chips and salsa are delicious. The staff are exceedingly friendly, which just makes the whole experience even better. I was always amazed at the volume of take out business we saw go through the doors. Verde is my favorite restaurant on Kauai! I dreamed of returning for an al pastor burrito since last year. This year, Verde was first stop after I landed, before I even checked in!

    (5)

  • Nicole N.

    Free chips/salsa, huge kid portions, delicious food, friendly staff...had the lunch special, $7 for taco, rice, beans...recommend this place. Only thing I think they need is cilantro in their tacos, quesadillas, everything!

    (4)

  • Marcie R.

    Back once again and was just as amazing as before! So glad I came back while visiting Kauai! This time I got the al pastor tacos and they were delicious!

    (5)

  • Candice L.

    We are on vacation and we found this place on yelp and we were in the area so we stopped by and we are so happy we did. I got the Mahi Mahi burrito and it was a great portion and delicious! My boyfriend got a Mahi Mahi taco and a garlic shrimp taco. He said "it's the best tacos he has ever had in his life". Walked right in and got a table. Friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Arik T.

    Whoa.. What just happened? Did I just eat the best burrito of my life.. While on vacation?! Now what am I supposed to do when I get back home? Go back to taco bell? Damnit. This place was amazing. I found it on yelp and saw it was close to my resort so we went there for dinner. I am impressed. The place was packed but we found a 2 person table which was perfect. Even with the cray amount of people we got pampered by the friendly staff. Quick refills and the food came out fast too. I really hope there is a location of this in southern California or I might just have to buy a plane ticket every few weeks just for a freaking burrito.

    (5)

  • Kimmie B.

    Sure, in California we have great tacos, however, this place was so amazing we visited twice during our visit to Kauai. Of course, it was helpful that they had a punch card as an incentive - spend $100, receive $10 off. Don't let the prices deter you. These are not puny Mexican street style tacos, instead two fairly large size "tacos" on flour tortillas that must have the equivalent ingredients that go into a burrito. We tried the following items: - Tacos (Shrimp, Ono, Ahi): These were by far our favorite items on their menu, with the shrimp being the all around crowd pleaser. - Burrito (Shrimp, Ono, Pork): Pretty good, without leaving you with a feeling of regret due to the quality of ingredients - Nachos: We ordered this during our first visit, but skipped on the second. it wasn't special enough - Side order of Cilantro Rice & Beans: This was good for the kids we traveled with - Grilled Veggies: These veggies must have taken a butter bath - oh so good, yet so bad! While waiting for takeout, I had a Negra Modela, priced around $5.50 - which is fair to me. Highly recommended during a visit to Kauai!

    (4)

  • Ryan M.

    Worth the wait! Delicious food and decent prices. The churro fries and honey butter dip are a must. Their ultimate chicken tacos drizzled with aioli sauce were some of the best tacos I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Eric N.

    We were only a party of two, seated outside, waited a while to place our orders and never even got a chance to order. Three other larger groups seated WAY AFTER us ordered before us. I can understand one group ordering ahead of us but three!?!? This is on top of a long wait! So... We left. They lost our business and instead earned my first one star review. Good Mexican food on this island is a dime a dozen. In fact, go eat at either tiki tacos or mermaids instead.

    (1)

  • Hema T.

    My husband and I got lucky and happened to visit this gem on a Monday, and scored some $3 margaritas! They were very good, and the food was delicious too. Overall it was a good experience-but we thought the tortilla chips could be a tad better.

    (4)

  • Jill S.

    Growing up in So Cal, I have had a LOT of Mexican food. Verde is absolutely delicious! The food was great. They were happy to accommodate the gluten-free person in our party; even able to offer suggestions. Chips and salsa were good and authentic, which is very important. The cocktails were fresh and well balanced. Because of how good it is, Verde is always full. The space is small but comfortable. However, turnover is pretty quick. The owner and employees are friendly, fast and ready to give you a great dining experience. Parking is plentiful in the Big-Save lot.

    (5)

  • Andy S.

    We had high expectations for this place due to its great rating on Yelp and hour-long wait times at the door but were sorely disappointed. Two people in our party of four ended up sick and all agreed the food was mediocre at best. The drinks were large but watery. Members of our party described the drinks as "soapy" or "medicinal." The service was friendly but slow. We had some great meals during our stay on Kaua'i but this was not one of them.

    (1)

  • Preeti J.

    Good food, good customer service. If you read my last review @ Miraichi, this was way better in ever respect. The plate sixes were huge. We shared chicken burrito which was delicious. The hot sauce was really hot so not my fav but my husband had the whole thing since he likes spicy stuff. They could improve on their guacamole . I love guac and can make one too . I thought there was too much salt , no lime and just artificial feel to it so I m not sure other than that thumbs up for everything. They had AC which was great for a 90F day.. Jeremy the manager/ waiter was great. He grew up in HI since 4 so he was very educated like a local and shared some good stuff about kuaui with us. Will definitely go back on our next visit.

    (5)

  • Candy C.

    Verde has very tasty shrimp burritos, I got mine smothered. My husband ordered the flat enchiladas w/ an egg and my daughter ordered the al pastor tacos, all was very good. The chips and salsa were good, but if you want extra hot, order the habanero sauce, oh so good! Just a 411, it is a small bowl of salsa and chips and they charge for more and the extra hot salsa. Other than that draw back it was all so good.

    (4)

  • Jay P.

    We really like this place and eat here whenever we visit Kauai. The food is consistently tasty and the servers are awesome. The happy hour specials are great too. Their tequila selection is great as well. I do have a "gripe" is that the guacamole is, well, weird. They put lettuce in the bottom of the guac and just fill the top with guac. So you think you're getting a lot of guac, but half of it is lettuce. Other than the weird guacamole, I think this place is awesome. We will be back next time we're in Kauai.

    (4)

  • Chloe L.

    Just finished eating lunch here w the bf. Right after we stepped inside (not even seated yet), the bus boy was already getting our water glasses, chips, and salsa ready for us! Waitress was a sweet girl who was very attentive. We ordered al pastor tacos and a chicken tostada with rice and beans. I was disappointed that there was an additional $2.50 (!!!) charge for the rice and beans, but that's okay. The tostada was yummy and topped with a heaping mound of thinly sliced romaine lettuce. The al pastor tacos were soooo tasty! I would definitely order those again! Mmm. No complaints here. Good food, reasonable prices, good service...I left happy and full :)

    (5)

  • Jennifer B.

    We had lunch here today. It was yummy, hit the spot. Our teenagers ordered the churro fries to start-yes it's a dessert item- but they were starving and wow were they a hit! They are served with a honey butter sauce that was very sweet and delicious. I had the naked taco salad which was good and I was so thrilled to see real greens and not just iceberg. Their salsa was very good although with a party of 4 Please bring 2 cups of salsa and not just one. We had the Mahi Mahi tacos, ahi tacos as well. Our server was very kind and helpful and our glasses were kept full and plates were cleared in a timely manner. We will be back! Mahalo for a pleasant lunch on our first day of vacay!

    (5)

  • Mary J.

    Amazing garlic shrimp and ahi tacos. Yum! Unique and delicious margaritas. We had the best service. Our server was great!

    (5)

  • Michael B.

    Enjoyed lunch special last week. beef taco, rice n beans. Friendly staff, clean place. probly go again.

    (4)

  • Sabrina P.

    All I can say is, DELICIOUS! This was one of the best meals I have had and the server was friendly and quick. Highly recommend this place. Also, gluten free and vegetarian friendly

    (5)

  • Ashlee O.

    I really liked the vibe there, me and a girlfriend went on a Sunday night, around 8:20PM. Staff was very friendly up beat and young! They all seemed happy working lol I ordered the fish tacos, which was the fresh catch of that day, ahi and mahi mahi. It was very flavorful and fresh tasting! A little too spicy for me, but I know I have a weak palette for spice. Wish I had room for dessert today, but for sure coming back and trying some dessert!

    (4)

  • MissM R.

    3 1/2 stars...solid, but wasn't a stand-out experience. Ordered the stacked enchiladas with rice and beans and they were enjoyable, but can not be compared to California Mexican food. The flavor definitely still had an "island" taste to it (especially the rice) that is hard to look past after being used to authentic cuisine.

    (3)

  • Alice K.

    Absolutely perfect. The atmosphere, the staff, the cute jars they serve drinks in, and of course the FOOD!!!!! I had the al rancho tacos which were perfect. The silantro lime rice was amazing. Waitress was friendly and attentive. We had a chit chat about hikes and she gave some good advice. Overall everything was 5 stars!

    (5)

  • Are J.

    LOST IN THE SAUCE I had the Ahi tacos, there were good, but they could have been canned tuna. There was so much sauce, I even tried to brush some off, with Ahi tacos, sometimes less is more. The garlic shrimp casadilla was excellent, the service was good. For Kauai the prices were good. Overall a good experience.

    (3)

  • Jamal F.

    Awesome food, awesome service.. Small place, great for lunch or a quick dinner. Food: We had the fish tacos (ahi) and shrimp tacos. Both delicious, fresh and great texture. The ingredients were original and very creative. Definitely separated itself from the other fish tacos we had on the island. We went back on our last night and had the ahi burritos (smothered). Delicious just as the tacos. We prefer the tacos over the burritos. Something about the texture of the tacos makes it on point. Service: We sat at the bar so we got a lot of attention from the servers. They were fast and very nice. They took the time to get to know us, crack jokes with us etc. even though they were very busy. Makes us want to come back and visit the island just to come eat here again.

    (5)

  • Senthil C.

    Saw some great reviews for food, so came here. Our experience before having food and observing service other customers had was terrible. There were customers waiting outside while there was enough empty tables inside. They did poor job getting customers in and out. It took ever to get food, every table including ours. Since we had all the time in the world, witnessed one party leave because they got the order wrong after long wait. Another couple with young kid were treated badly with long wait, poor kid started crying as she was hungry. Now the food part, yes it is good as others claimed it to be

    (1)

  • Alisa S.

    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Fresh fish tacos, yummy beans lightly refried. I would eat here everyday if I lived here! And they had Pepsi products served in a tall frosty Pilsner glass.

    (5)

  • Nisha B.

    What a delightful spot! Clean, simple and friendly service. We shared the fresh catch- Ono burrito- the sauce was unbelievable! Filling enough for 2 people. The beers were ice cold on tap. The red salsa is much better than the green. Efficient and tasty- a great lunch!!

    (5)

  • Saxon S.

    Kapaa has some of the best mexican spots in Hawaii! Verde is another great alternative if youre looking for a sit down in doors restaurant. I had the carne asada tacos last time. The meat was packed full of flavor and portions were good too! My only drawback was that the guacamole did not taste fresh. It almost tasted like they bought it from costco. Now i love Costco guacamole however its not something i expect to eat while at a restaurant. I would prefer to have it served fresh. Other than that i loved every bit of my meal!

    (4)

  • Patrick G.

    Wow this place was packed. For having so many Mexican food restaurants on Kauai, I was really surprised to see this one so crowded. The restaurant is located in a strip mall next to a grocery store in the Kapaa Shopping Center. When I arrived at the restaurant, every seat inside had a person sitting in it. Luckily it only took a few minutes to be seated as there were a few tables who were paying their bill. The interior of the restaurant was a wide-open, smaller room with a bar in the back. The wait staff were friendly and very attentive. There were chips on my table within a few minutes of sitting down, and the waitress was ready to take our drink order very fast - faster than I was ready to order. The drinks were very interesting spins on traditional Mexican and summer style drinks. I had a Mojito with ginger and cilantro. The idea was a great one, but the execution was average. Per the advice of many fellow Yelpers, I ordered the ahi tacos for my meal. I also went with the beans and rice add-on. The tacos were good. The ahi was seared perfectly, and the tortillas were soft and light. The downside of these tacos was the large amount of guacamole that seemed to overpower the taste of the fish and the spices as I kept eating the tacos. Normally, I wouldn't be turned off by guacamole, but it definitely didn't seem fresh or made in house. Overall, the restaurant was good enough for a more casual dinner on Kauai. All restaurants on this island are expensive, so if you can get past the price of casual dining, there is nothing to complain about in the money department. I can't say that I would ever crave Verde again, but I'm really glad I got to experience this unique Mexican restaurant on my weekend getaway to Kauai.

    (3)

  • Christine C.

    Drove all the way from Lihue for some Mexican. We got here and they were closed for their company holiday party. No mention of this on their website or yelp- awesome.

    (1)

  • Jacquelyn F.

    Decent tacos and chips and salsa. Nothing spectacular and the restaurant appeared a little dirty.

    (3)

  • Sascha O.

    Ate here on our trip back from Princeville. We got to the place about 40 minutes before closing time but the food was super fresh (and delicious) and they had excellent service. Very friendly folks. We had the Tacos Al Pastor and the Carne Adovada Buritto. Both tasted great and were reasonably priced. Highly recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Melanie O.

    Great service, food and beverage. I had two tacos (al pastor and garlic shrimp), my other half had the tostada with short rib and my son had the layered enchilada also with short rib. We also enjoyed the signature margarita which had a nice mix of sweet, spicy and salty. I would go again and will probably dream of their food the next time I'm craving Mexican in MN.

    (5)

  • Mary O.

    This place is a gem! We came on Margarita Monday with $3 house margaritas which was a great way to start the evening. I had the Vegan Tacos and my husband had the Garlic Shrimp Tacos and both were great! The veggies in the Vegan Tacos were sautéed in chipotle and had so much flavor. The service was excellent - our server was so nice and friendly to everyone in the place. To top it off they had the best playlist going, playing Aliyah and other old school jams. All around a wonderful experience - we would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Kauai.

    (5)

  • Robbie J.

    They had very large portions, and great service! Our waitress was really nice, and the food was great! Maybe a little I much vegetables in their burritos, but it was still good. I ordered the Garlic Shrimp Burrito, and it was good. It was mostly filled with rice and vegetables and only a couple of shrimps.

    (4)

  • Aaron C.

    Awesome Mexican spot. Definitely recommend the shrimp tacos and margarita. The staff is awesome, very friendly. We're coming back for sure

    (4)

  • Mimi H.

    Came here based on Yelp reviews and I was not disappointed. Got into Kauai on Monday at noon, checked-in to my hotel, showered, got ready and drove over to Verde for their Margarita Mondays. I only "drink' when I'm on vacation so I was pretty thirsty for an alcoholic drink! Their frozen margaritas with li hing powder was paradise! Oh, don't forget to order their ginormous soft tacos (1/2 or full order). Happy Hour is 3pm-5pm.

    (5)

  • Cyn Q.

    Yummy Mexican. The stacked veggie enchiladas did not disappoint! Green beans, broccoli, spinach smothered with cheese and baked to create an unusual vegetarian delight. The lemon marinated chicken stacked enchiladas disappeared in minutes in front of our teenager. Super friendly staff. Laid back trendy atmosphere. Prices are reasonable. Margarita Monday's an extra incentive to enjoy verde!

    (5)

  • Joe R.

    This place is bomb. Had the pastor burrito wet style was good. Wife had fish tacos she said the liked them. Went here several times on our visit. Only thing I can say is that it is a bit small so be prepared for a wait if it's busy

    (5)

  • Tarheelfoodmonste R.

    Great concepts for dishes, good price and service. I have to give a four instead of five because the flavors could have been bolder. Very satisfied though, would return if I lived here. I recommend the fish tacos (Ono better than Ahi). I also ordered the beef sopapilla. The lemonade was average.

    (4)

  • Erica B.

    Five stars from a very tough audience when it comes Mexican food (Mexican food is in the blood). Fantastic all around. Ahi Tostada and Chicken Tostada were outstanding. Kid meals were good-sized and tasty too. There's one catch: this place is hopping busy so either plan to wait or try an off-hour. No reservations accepted but well worth the wait. We plan to return before our vacation ends. Update: it's been 7 months since our visit to Kauai and Verde. We still talk about and can't wait to return.

    (5)

  • Kim K.

    Great tacos, great atmosphere! I had the tacos Al Pastor, very full of flavor. Does not disappoint!!

    (5)

  • Razmig M.

    Great food. Great portions. Reasonable prices. Excellent service. Winner all the way. I recommend the Catch of the Day Burrito, side order of guac, and the house margarita (only $6!).

    (5)

  • Parul G.

    Fabulous Mexican food in Hawaii?? Who would have thought!!!! If you're in Kauai I would highly recommend this place! I grew up on the West Coast where I have had plenty of authentic Mexican food and I was not disappointed by Verde. It's a small restaurant in a strip mall so don't expect much via ambiance, but the staff was super friendly. They were so nice and just so friendly that I felt like I was eating with a group of friends. But most importantly the food! 1. Chips with salsas- these they give you for free when you sit down after ordering. The salsas were nice, spicy and full of flavor 2. Veggie Stuffed Sopiapillas- this was delicious, its almost like a big sandwich with this crunchy fried bread on the top and bottom. You can't eat it with your hands you need to use a knife and fork but it was full of flavor. The portion is large and even when you're bursting at the seams, you won't want to stop eating this 3. Ultimate Chicken Burrito- super large portion, filled with rice, guacamole, cheese, chicken and just full of flavor. Couldn't stop eating it! Prices were reasonable and everything was delicious. Portions are large so keep that in mind when ordering. All in all if you're in Kauai and craving Mexican food you must stop here!

    (5)

  • Daryl L.

    I couldn't decide what to eat. All the pictures that have been posted look epic. The friendly waiter suggested to go for burritos instead of tacos coz we were hungry. The beef short rib and Ono burritos did not disappoint. $3 margaritas during happy hour...score!

    (5)

  • Tyler M.

    Ordered ultimate chicken. Ordered with sour cream. Ordered spicy salsa. Ordered guacamole. What I got was a tortilla filled with rice and lettuce. No chicken. No guacamole. No sour cream No pico No spicy salsa No cheese Wtf happened to my burrito. Rice, aioli, lettuce?!? Thats fucking bull shit.

    (1)

  • Jennifer Q.

    WOW, what an amazing find! The fresh catch fish tacos were out of this world. I only ordered tacos (no side of beans/rice) portions so generous one taco would have been enough. Did I mention the speciality margaritas, yum!

    (5)

  • David B.

    A year and a half later and the food and drinks are just as good as ever. I had the stacked enchilada and a house margarita and left full, satiated, and just a tad buzzed. My only disappointment was my companions' reluctance to get some dessert. The sopapillas are delicious and the churro fries sounded awesome. We 'll definitely be going back later this week.

    (5)

  • Jonathan L.

    What an incredible little restaurant! We had the Ahi tacos and burrito, a house-margarita and a beer. This is as fresh and yummy as it gets and the prices are very reasonable. $3 margaritas during happy hour cannot be beat! Service is super-friendly and quick. Will be back when we're in Kauai next time! Thank you Verde, for an awesome dinner on our last day in paradise.

    (5)

  • Terri S.

    Decided to try Verde last night after reading some positive reviews. We were pleased with the experience. Small, nicely kept place with good food. I tried the garlic shrimp tacos and my husband tried the fresh catch (blackened mahi mahi) burrito. Both were very tasty. Came with a few chips and salsa to start. A little pricy and not ver generous with the chips, but good quality, fresh food.

    (4)

  • Rachel H.

    Verde is located in an unassuming strip mall in Kappa, and has been recently remodeled on the inside to give it a dine-in feel with nice dark woods and modern shell chandeliers. For the most part, it reminds me of Chipotle food-wise. Its nice for those going through Mexican food withdrawals (like my daughter) who was excited we found this place. On the plus side, their chips are warmed, the salsa has heat, and there is a lot of salad fixings in their tacos and enchiladas to theoretically trend things torwards the healthy side of Mexican food. The shrimp garlic tacos were potentially a good order, but you get only three shrimp to a large taco and lots of shredded lettuce, so its almost a salad. Until you get to the mayo. There is just so much garlic mayo sauce added, it transforms the taco into a mayo bomb. Come to think of it, the fish (ahi) tacos also were heavily sauced. We noticed an undeniable trend in Kauai that food is just incredibly sauced until its saturated. Everything from hot dogs to salads, to shave ice to now my Mexican food. I like a good sauce, don't get me wrong, but this is saucing past the point of no return. There is a full bar here, and lots of tropical and mexican themed drink options available, and I tried, but struck out, and I again must blame the sauce. It may be fair to say I've rarely met a margarita I didn't like, however this house margarita was leaning heavily on a seriously pucker-y mix, trending close to other undrinkable beverages like electric cool aide and jello shots. Its like Spring Break all over again. I settled on two sips before putting it down in favor of water. (See mom. Older and wiser.) Friendly servers and lots of happy patrons, which always makes for a positive experience, and the food is a-okay to just-okay. The mixed drinks? Not as easy to swallow.

    (3)

  • Pete J.

    Possibly the best burrito I have ever had at a restaurant. The ono fish was grilled perfectly and had a great flavor. I got it smothered with red and green sauce. The red is more flavorful, but the green is spicier. I recommend the red. The rice and beans are nothing to write home about, but the entrées were excellent. There's not much seating, so we ended up eating outside at a table on the sidewalk, awkwardly positioned straight through the window in front of a couple eating inside the restaurant. They were super busy at 6:30. The Catch of the Day burrito was large enough by itself. I got rice and beans with it and it was too much food. Several locals walked by while we were eating and made comments or asked what we ordered. The stacked veggie enchiladas were excellent too. Good Mexican food. You won't regret it. I'm taking away one star because of the awkward seating...

    (4)

  • Deborah R.

    The wait might be a bit long, especially on a Monday night, but Verde's is well worth it. All of the food is there is ono, but I especially love the beef tacos with a side of rice and beans. For locals, it's hard to find really good, affordable places to eat, but these guys make the grade. The margaritas at Verde are always a treat too.

    (5)

  • Kristen B.

    We went to Verde during the lunch hour on Friday and the service was really great. They knew we were in a rush and even offered to pack our sopapillas to go for us to make sure we got out of there in time. The food was great too! I loved the stacked pork enchiladas in red sauce and the stacked chicken enchiladas in green sauce. Totally reminds me of my favorite places in New Mexico. Go here for reasonable prices and interesting New Mexican flavors on the island ;-)

    (4)

  • Catherine M.

    The food was excellent. We had the shrimp tacos and enchiladas, and a round of their house margarita which was made with some sort of fruit juice (pineapple), but it was not too sweet. I also ordered a side order of their hot sauce, and it was pretty darn spicy, in a good way. The seating is limited, so there might be a wait at peak dining hours, but the waitstaff was quick to take our orders and bring out the food, so we were in and out of there pretty quick.

    (5)

  • S L.

    This was the first place my wife and I stopped when we landed on Kauai. We're visiting Kauai from NM and ate here last time we came (about five years ago). It was great! I'm happy to report its still delicious! I had the sear ahi tuna tacos and my wife the mahi mahi burrito. Both were fantastic! My tacos may have been the best fish tacos I've ever had. While the atmosphere changed since last we were here, the food remains just as memorable. I recommend this place to any visiting New Mexican--nay, to any person who enjoys eating food!

    (5)

  • Isabel H.

    Great place, delicious food and reasonably priced! Tucked away in a shopping center. Great service too.

    (5)

  • ronak k.

    I'm from california so Mexican food is something I know a lot about. So I was shocked that I have found my new favorite place for al pastor... And it's in Kauai! You cannot miss the pork al pastor burrito. We got other things and they were all delicious but even they paled in comparison to the al pastor.

    (5)

  • John C.

    The loaded Ono burrito was extremely good with chunks of fish. The margarita's were spot on delicious.

    (5)

  • Ariel V.

    Welcome to the best food ever in the world. We had the bean and cheese tostada, the ahi tostadas, and tacos, and I've honestly never eaten a meal faster in my life. Absolutely amazing, beautiful, creative food, served by the kindest people who know the food they are serving like they cooked it themselves- because they did! This place is tiny- it's easy to drive past it. Loved this place and how sweet and adorable it is! What an amazing experience!

    (5)

  • Marlena H.

    The food is tasty, original, fresh, and uses good produce. I had a bean and cheese tostada that was a masterpiece to behold. The beans were good with a perfect balance of cheese, sauces, and green lettuce. Excellent service made the meal memorable.

    (5)

  • Chris J.

    Great place! Yelpers got it right with the rating on this one. Got there about 50min before they closed on a Wednesday and they greeted us as if they were really actually happy to see us. Major points there. Got the menu and most things are roughly $12-16, depending if you add extras. I ordered the Al Pastor burrito (wet) and the wife ordered the tostada with beef shortribs. Both were delicious, both were fresh tasting, and both were quite large. In fact we each were only able to finish about half of our orders. I could have demolished the burrito, but didnt feel like having that "overly full" feeling. The pork in the burrito was crispy, yet still juicy. The service was great. Attentive, but not pushy. Happy, but not fakely so. Overall it was a very very positive experience. Will def return the next time I vacation on Kauai.

    (5)

  • Eileen F.

    Visited Verde for early dinner on 7/1/14 based on other reviews. We were very glad we did! This is definitely a local hangout and for good reason. The food is fantastic! We both ordered fish tacos. Because we couldn't decide on which fish tacos, we were told we could order one of each. I had the shrimp, mahi mahi and ahi tuna. All three were so fresh and absolutely delicious. The garlic aioli on the shrimp taco is to die for. The other two had another aioli which was perfect for the fresh fish. Our server, Dylan, was fabulous in every way. Not only was he attentive and helpful, he was very funny, and, well, fabulous. We will request him next time we go, and there will be a next time. I can honestly say, this was the best Mexican food I've had. Don't miss this one.

    (5)

  • Roxmarie G.

    Before traveling to Kauai I was mildly concerned about the feed bag situation. I'm a big foodie, but also a semi-recent vegetarian. We all like to have fun eating on vacation, but looking at the lunch plate fare as well as talking to locals ("On Kauai, everyone serves the same thing - you just look for who serves the MOST of it"), I thought I might have to eat meat or fish in order to survive. Not so. I decided to travel to Kapa'a and the bike path one day, swinging through the Big Save mall for some water and directions on the way. Initially I thought Verde was the place next door and walked in intending to order their veggie pad thai. But once a tortilla chip and some of their spicy green hot sauce was tried, things were set. Like most Mexican-themed places, Verde has a few vegetarian items on the menu. I wavered between the veggie sopapilla and the green burrito, deciding on the burrito when it was confirmed to contain a lot more veggies. This was a good choice. The veggies therein were cooked al dente but completely, with a nice blend of really good cheese and sauce. The refried beans and rice served on the side were nothing special compared to the nicely-spiced, hearty but healthy burrito. I don't think the burrito contained beans, other than some delicious green string beans. This, and another dining experience at another Mexican place on the island make me wonder if dried beans are especially expensive in Kauai, or if the Mex cuisine is regional. Whatever the case, this was another very excellent Mexican - and vegetarian - dish in Kauai. The staff were also really nice. They gave detailed instructions on how to get to the bike path, which is much appreciated.

    (4)

  • Matt K.

    Great food! Great service! I will def come back this week. I got the fish tacos and they were fabulous.

    (5)

  • Jill H.

    These are the best fish tacos we had while visiting Kauai. we had tacos at three other places and continue to think about these ones so much so that we are going back for more on our last day here. The only reason this place is not getting 5 stars is because the service was just ok and the al pastor tacos were not so great, so if you're looking for pork go to the stand called Al Pastor or down the road. You won't be sorry if you order the ahi fish tacos here they are amazing.

    (4)

  • Nishad J.

    I'm from California and this place had a great take on vegetarian Mexican food. My burrito the verde verde had fried potatoes (tater tots?!) in it along with assorted veggies! Super yummy!

    (5)

  • Charlie V.

    Dined here last night and had a very mediocre experience. The high ratings and amount of raters tells me someone's using a yelp rating service. I had the fish tacos and green bean enchiladas. Yes...they made enchiladas with green beans. Such an odd pairing and it tasted how it sounds. The fish tacos really gave me mixed emotions. The fish itself (ONO) was surprisingly good. The thin potato chip sticks sprinkled all over my fish tacos...not so much. Also the rice was overcooked and the beans are canned. In the words of Chef Gordon Ramsey, it was "ghastly." The Margaritas are as good as you can buy premade from the store. So save your time and money on this new age Mex / fusion abomination. Unless of course, you order the fish tacos and hold the potato chip twigs.

    (2)

  • Trisha T.

    Stopped here on the recommendation of my yelp app. Very fast service. We immediately received chips, salsa and water when we sat down. I ordered the short rib tacos and my husband ordered chicken. We were both happy and very full. The portions were a good size and the price was reasonable for what we received. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone who wanted a nice, quick Mexican meal in Kauai!

    (4)

  • Letty J.

    Overall I thought this place was mediocre. Asked for a mango margarita and they were out, ordered picante margarita and it was tasteless, all water. Ordered a Cali burrito and it wasn't the greatest, it had more rice than anything else. My sister ordered a al pastor burrito and the meat was burned. Not authentic Mexican food. Unimpressed.

    (2)

  • Betty N.

    **TACO PARTY IN KAPAA!** Who would have known. Solid Mexican food inside a mini strip mall in Kapaa. Good locals vibe, friendly and fast service. ORDERED: **AL PASTOR PORK TACOS - $10.95 2 soft corn tacos, pico de gallo, and cilantro. Simple and delicious. The pork was flavorful and tender. RATING: 4/5 **MANGO MARGARITA - $6 Made with house tequila. I was happy. I can sit here all day and sip these. Especially for $6. Great slushy taste, not too sweet. RATING: 3.5/5 NOTE: They also have Tequila Tuesday ($2 off tequila shots), lunch specials, and best of all, Happy Hour (3-5PM) which includes $3 house margaritas. RECOMMEND.

    (4)

  • Carlton B.

    5 star service! Friendly staff; very funny. It was a great atmosphere to be around. Staff wasn't forced to entertain, you could just tell that this was a friendly, hometown local joint who loved to provide great food and great service. The Guacamole was excellent along with each dish I ordered. If you want authentic tasting Mexican food, this is the spot! The salsa is amazing as well!

    (5)

  • Eric M.

    Perfect casual Mexican spot. Our service was excellent. Our server was quick, helpful, and full of good recommendations. The short rib beef was a favorite at the table. The al pastor burrito and stacked enchilada were great. Happy hour was a nice surprise, with 3 dollar margaritas. We'll be back next time in Kauai.

    (5)

  • Timothy H.

    Wow! We just left Verde... I am so full. The food was wonderful and the service matched the food! Good... No, GREAT food, GREAT service, and a real value. When in Kapaa do Mexican at Verde!

    (5)

  • JoLee S.

    Husband and I shared the 'fish tacos'; an order is TWO. Tonight we had the choice of Ono or Ahi. My husband chose the Ahi. It arrived looking just like seared Ahi should. Taco was very tasty and would definitely be a good sized meal for 1 person. It was perfect for us and came with rice & beans... which normally I don't care for but these were good. Tiny bit on the dry side, but really good. House Margarita in a pint jar was also very good!

    (4)

  • Tim M.

    We have lived here since October but just now tried Verde. We loved it! Nice hip atmosphere, friendly service, and delicious food. I had the blackened mahi tacos. They had margaritas on special for $3 too.

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    Ok, so I thought Tiki tacos were the best I've had in town, but I was waaay wrong. I've had Verde tacos a while back and liked it, but since they remodeled the place, it seems like they did the same with the food. I had the ahi taco and the fresh catch taco, which was Ono. I usually don't care for Ono just because it's not usually fresh. This was way fresh and delicious. The best fish taco I've had. I've said this before but this place will hold the title for a while! You have to try this place!

    (5)

  • Deborah K.

    Loved this quaint place! ! Had a mahi mahi taco and a garlic shrimp taco, hubby had pork tacos. Sooo good! Plus. It was Monday margaritas for $3!

    (5)

  • Steve M.

    Awesome food, friendly people, good prices. The salsa is pretty mild, but has good flavor. My wife and I both had the enchilada stack with beef. This was delicious! I had it with spicy verde sauce. My wife had it with half and half: verde and rojo. My kids (11 and 5) split the chicken quesadilla. It was plenty big for both of them. The food was quick and tasty, but the reason for my 5 star rating is the friendly service. They were super attentive and made us feel at home. I might just fly over from Honolulu some day just for a margarita and dinner from Verde!

    (5)

  • Elaine L.

    Cute non traditional Mexican restaurant. Lots of 2 tops so it'll be challengingly to get a large group in. 4 tops doable but anything larger would need to wait. Friendly servers who know what to recommend. Crispy shrimp taco is a must order. Didn't care for the limoncello too much but will definitely return for the food. Yum!! Everything's ala carte style so make sure you let them know you want to add on the rice, etc.

    (4)

  • Bari L.

    Came here after snorkeling all day. Awesome food! Garlic shrimp burrito was great as were the Mahi tacos. Happy hour beers are always good! Service was super friendly and attentive. We will be back!

    (4)

  • Yannick W.

    Super tasty garlic shrimp burrito, and cute waitress. Service was super fast, place a little bit noisy, not a lot of tables

    (4)

  • Arwen Z.

    When we left my husband apologized for taking me here and said he hopes it doesn't ruin our marriage. We are on our honeymoon. I cannot come up with one nice thing to say. Most importantly the food was terrible. I had the taco salad with today's catch. Fish was so very over cooked and guac was disgusting. Husband had the al pastor pork burrito which had mostly potatoes. He had dissect the burrito in order to find the tiny burnt pieces of pork. Second most important is that the margaritas were the worst I have ever had. I'm not one to leave a full drink on the table but that is what we both did today. Undrinkable. It was a full glass of margarita mix. Oh and the service was also the worst we have experienced on the island. Took 15 minutes to acknowledge us and then another 15 for her to get close enough to our table so that we could remind her she forgot to make our drinks. Nice lady, bad waitress. Ps this is my first restaurant review. I have had bad dining experiences before but never one so bad that it made me join yelp.

    (1)

  • Jesse T.

    Best Mexican on the Island. I loved the chicken enchiladas and wifey loved the fish and shrimp tacos. Very friendly staff

    (5)

  • Landon E.

    This is an amazing little place, I was satisfied with every bite. I had the stacked enchiladas with carne pork adovada , my wife had the fish burrito and my daughter had the kids bean and cheese burrito. We had a couple hiccups with the order but they more than made up for any issues and were fantastic hosts! We will definitely be back again before we leave the island.

    (5)

  • Darcie P.

    I must say I do not get this place. I saw locals getting take out so if you must try this place for yourself rather than wait an hour I would just get to go. My chicken burrito was $20.50. I did get all the extras such as rice, beans, sour cream and it was smothered. My husbands fish burrito was $21.50, with these prices and an hour wait time you want that darn burrito to be a little bit of heaven and it was just OK. I have had better. Their guacamole is not even fresh, it comes out of a bag, not awesome at all and with a $2 up charge for a tablespoon of it, really not awesome. Their margaritas are a Cosco margarita mix and some cheap tequila, not awesome. The service was ok at best but I had to ask for my $1.50 sour cream and got a little attitude for asking when it did not come on my burrito. I do not get this place but try it if you must. We did share a Salad because we were starving that was just OK too, nothing great, nothing memorable.

    (2)

  • Anthony N.

    Great service. I love when the servers have a personality and a real opinion. The chips and salsa were fantastic. The location is great. The space was clean. The food was absolutely amazing. The shrimp and fish tacos were a home run.

    (5)

  • TR W.

    Not the typical Mexican I am accustom to eating. With that being said, the service was pleasant and prompt. The food was delicious especially the Carne Tacos (fried pork....Al Pastor). The Stacked Enchilada with green sauce was good too. Wish I had ordered the fried pork instead of the beef. Definitely, a place to return to.

    (4)

  • Howard C.

    When you're in Kauai you gotta go try out this place... Onolicious!! Small hole in the wall kind place but excellent food. Yumm...

    (5)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

Categories

Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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