Agua Verde is a real gem located right on the water near the University of Washington. There are lots of great options: blackened catfish tacos, yam tacos, etc. My favorite thing to do is to... More

Agua Verde is a real gem located right on the water near the University of Washington. There are lots of great options: blackened catfish tacos, yam tacos, etc. My favorite thing to do is to order "3 Sides" which comes with 3 hot tortillas. Some of the options are: jalipeno mashed potatos, pozole, cilantro rice, jicama coleslaw and on. In addition, there is a fresh salsa bar which is always brimming with delicious fresh salsa options. There are plently of good vegetarian options and what look like really good margaritas in addition to the usual non-alcoholic Jamaica, Horchata and lemonades.
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What a great place. Not only do they serve superb Baja-style tacos (filled with fried fish, or sweet potatoes, or carnitas, or four or five other goodies) and the amazing mango-dilla (melty cheese,... More

What a great place. Not only do they serve superb Baja-style tacos (filled with fried fish, or sweet potatoes, or carnitas, or four or five other goodies) and the amazing mango-dilla (melty cheese, onions and peppers, and slices of fresh mango), but they do it in a gorgeous setting. Sit on the deck overlooking Lake Union and watch the kayakers. Or rent one yourself downstairs and work up an appetite. If you're thirsty enough, you might need a mango-rita afterwards with your taco.
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Agua Verde is a great place for lunch or drinks on the water. Their servings are generous, and the drinks are tasty, especially during happy hour when the prices go down. Make sure to try to... More

Agua Verde is a great place for lunch or drinks on the water. Their servings are generous, and the drinks are tasty, especially during happy hour when the prices go down. Make sure to try to Tunarita, a prickly pear juice drink. The restaurant is often crowded because of its proximity to the UW, so be prepared to wait a bit for your food. During the warmer months you can sit out on the deck and watch people paddling by.
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Agua Verde isn't that good. Below average tacos, average salsa and terrible service. The location is nice, but there are plenty of places you can grab some good to-go food w/out having to deal... More

Agua Verde isn't that good. Below average tacos, average salsa and terrible service. The location is nice, but there are plenty of places you can grab some good to-go food w/out having to deal w/that much 'tude. My advice - take the quick drive over to Fremont and grab a sandwich at Paseo. Then you can go sit by the water anywhere along the cut and enjoy a fantastic meal.
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#1 All people must be present before they will seat your group. #2 You can wait for your group on the patio. #3 You can order drinks and chips at the counter. #4 You must pay for chips even if... More

#1 All people must be present before they will seat your group. #2 You can wait for your group on the patio. #3 You can order drinks and chips at the counter. #4 You must pay for chips even if you're waiting for a table. #5 If you are pregnant and starving you can order a take out appetizer instead. #6 You must order and pay inside but then wait outside at the take out window. #6 You cannot eat this appetizer on the patio. #7 Three employees must be aggressively rude in telling you this after. #8 The staff cannot make any exceptions to any of the above rules even if you are part of a group spending well over $300 on dinner and drinks. I am assuming due to its popularity the staff considers themselves exempt from the concept of customer service.
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This place has a cozy, a bit off-beat atmosphere and a great location. You can also find lots of options if you are a vegetarian. It's fun for a casual meal or drinks on a sunny afternoon.

This place has a cozy, a bit off-beat atmosphere and a great location. You can also find lots of options if you are a vegetarian. It's fun for a casual meal or drinks on a sunny afternoon.
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I will preface this review with the concession that I was here with a 20-person split group (some kayaking - others just eating), but I couldn't believe the rudeness of the employees here. The Soup... More

I will preface this review with the concession that I was here with a 20-person split group (some kayaking - others just eating), but I couldn't believe the rudeness of the employees here. The Soup Nazi lives in Seattle!! Those not kayaking met on the patio where we were to wait for the entire non-kayaking party. We were told we could get drinks & chips to bring out there and that we could order food "to-go" to eat on the patio as well. So as not to lose our spots (it was packed), we decided to go ahead and get the to-go food one at a time and let the kayakers fend for themselves when they got back. Our first food-getter, a pregnant mother, came out to the patio with her box of food. She was followed out by three, yes THREE, employees who were adamantly and rudely telling her she could NOT eat her food on the patio. WHAT?! Yes, she had to take it OFF THE PREMISES because it was "to-go" food. One of the employees even said, "That's why it's called 'to-go.' You leave with it." Niiiiiice. Two other members of our party had already gone up front to order, and when they came back, we told them what the employees had said. They all promptly opened their boxes and ate - on the patio. We eventually had all members of our party present and were seated inside the restaurant where we received decent service and mediocre food. And to be fair, those who kayaked all had a great time. (As an aside, when they got back, one employee told them they might have to eat their meals on the patio. Is this a policy or not, Agua Verde?) One last rant, and then I'll shut up. A member of the non-kayaking party (you know, the ones who had all the fun), needed change for a twenty. She was told they didn't have change. She asked to put her part of the tab on her credit card. Oh, they can't do that either because of some tax and gratuity business. Ugh. Eventually, change for the twenty miraculously appeared. Maybe it was a bad night. Maybe I was starving. Maybe they need to get their act together. Whatever the case, I doubt I'll ever go back.
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I like it! It's Casual With a capital C.... The catfish is nice! The mango margaritas are to die!!! 4

I like it! It's Casual With a capital C.... The catfish is nice! The mango margaritas are to die!!! 4
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My husband and I, and many of our friends, have been going to Aqua Verde since long before it became popular (and expanded to add a bar and balcony, increased their prices, and limited the salsa). ... More

My husband and I, and many of our friends, have been going to Aqua Verde since long before it became popular (and expanded to add a bar and balcony, increased their prices, and limited the salsa). However, I still think that food is fresh and awesome and the fact that it is inexpensive is simply a bonus. Yes, I am sad that so many of you now know about this little urban oasis on the shores of the Monlake Cut & Lake Union. And yea, the wait is L O N G most times so I typically don't wait until I am starved to head over there. But remember - there is a REASON why the line is out the door and snaked around the corner! Do you really want to eat at a desolate resturant? And many order a margarita to drink while standing in line mingling and having fun with other diners who want the pleasure of yam tacos and chili mashed potatoes (my favorite menu items!!). The margaritas I hear are great, I however save my calories for the food. Lastly, I will add that I love to support small non-franchised resturants in these days of Walmart-ism!!
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I am going to preface this review with the fact that I am a picky eater. It is rare that I can find a meal on a menu that doesn't have at least one item in it I don't like. And Agua Verde is no... More

I am going to preface this review with the fact that I am a picky eater. It is rare that I can find a meal on a menu that doesn't have at least one item in it I don't like. And Agua Verde is no exception. BUT, because of all the hub bub I have heard about this place (including on the FoodNetwork!) I decided to give it a whirl. I went with co-workers the first time, and I was a bit perturbed to see a huge line out the door. Thankfully it was a nice day, and it didn't take too long to get my order in. Things are a bit chaotic there; tables are hard to get, people bus their own dishes, but the food my friends is great! Like I said before, I am a picky eater, but this place has made me realize that the perfrect balance of ingredients can please evey the most particular pallets! I have been back several times, and will continue to do so. Try to go a little before or after the lunch/dinner crowd, and you should be able to get in no problem!
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