Description:
Set on the shore of Portage Bay, which lies between Lake Union and Lake Washington, this casual Mexican restaurant is a hit with college students from the adjacent University of Washington. Consequently, there's often a line out the door as customers wait to give their orders at the counter. The menu is limited to tacos, Mexican-style sandwiches, empanadas, quesadillas, and, at dinner, a handful of more substantial entrees. It's hard to go wrong, but I especially recommend the tacos, which come three to an order. Try the grilled halibut or yam versions, both of which are topped with a delicious avocado sauce. Add a couple of sides -- cranberry slaw, pineapple-jicama salsa, or creamy chile potatoes -- for a filling and inexpensive meal. Agua Verde also serves pretty good margaritas and rents kayaks for $15 to $18 per hour.
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User Reviews for Agua Verde Cafe
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Good Place in University District
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Great place to eat with friends but be prepared for long lines..
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- posted on 05.22.12
- by seahurst
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Fresh and delicious
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Its a staple for students at the University. A great meeting place with wonderful food. I love the mango quesidillas so much I made them for my family back home! And the Yam tacos are...
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- posted on 05.15.12
- by emidolan
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Funky and fun
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This is a world unto its self - very simple, good food, good margaritas, good water view.
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- posted on 05.07.12
- by HappyWanderer045
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An oasis of good food and margaritas
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An oasis of good food and margaritas close to UW's South Campus Agua Verde has long been a favorite of students, faculty, staff, & patients
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- posted on 05.05.12
- by by RockyY744 at Citysearch
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Like this place on sunny days
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Great for kids on sunny days as you can eat outside near the water and not worry about kids making a mess. There's parks nearby. Food is authentic, fast, and good. Favorites are...
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- posted on 04.27.12
- by by Ali A. at Judy'sBook
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So so
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The food was good but it does need more flavor. Not the worst I've ever had. I've been back a few times. Being from CA I wouldn't call this Mexican food though. More...
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- posted on 08.07.11
- by by Shelbs75 at Citysearch
Awards:
CitySearch
- Mexican Food 2005 – Audience Winner
- Mexican Food 2007 – Audience Winner
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2010
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Contact:
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- tel: 206/545-8570
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Address:
- 1303 NE Boat St
- Seattle, WA 98105
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Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11am-9pm; Thurs-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun noon-6pm
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