Seattle, WA.

Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club

The Open View

For four star Mexican, try Agua Verde Cafe And Paddle Club in Seattle. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this popular and affordable place in the University area. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food second to none (try the sweet potato taco plate.

User Reviews of Agua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club

Yelp.com Review - by Anthony P.

3.0 of 5 stars. My co-workers and I used to go there for happy hour after work. They have delicious drinks (tunaritas!) and good food (bacalao tacos). But after numerous negative experiences with the staff, we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David A.

4.0 of 5 stars. A�Buen provecho! You rock AVC&PC. Love the location, sitting right off the water - just begging for me to push my girlfriend into a kayak for her first paddling extravaganza. Love the food - from the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Paella B.

1.0 of 5 stars. The food is great...the drinks are great but this place has the worst service ever from the so-called "hostess" to the wait staff - the service is consistently bad service. You can count on the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't speak to the food at Agua Verde but I had an awesome first time kayak experience here, and I definitely intend to return. The staff was friendly and helpful, the kayak was in good condition,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hard to beat the location on a warm summer evening. The food is decent Mexican fare, but it's really about having some drinks and enjoying the water.The place gets super busy so groups can have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzie R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I remembered this place as being awesome when I used to frequent it back in 2002 during my college days. I talked it up to my boyfriend who loves Mexican food so we decided to check it out.We got...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aki T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Agua Verde is a relaxing place to grab tacos by the Montlake canal on a sunny, warm, Seattle day. You get a view of the Lake Union, houseboats, and kayakers paddling by, and it's easily accessible...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Agua Verde is ok. Just ok. On a summer day, its a fantastic location on the water. But if it came down to rating this place just based on food/service, it would be more of a 2. Our bill, with no...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Agua Verde on a hot summer day. It has a perfect little location right on the waterway between Lake Washington and Lake Union. They have a good happy hour with margaritas, quesadillas,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by A D.

1.0 of 5 stars. We'll this USED to be a great place with a laid back feel, but something has really changed here. The food is ok, may favorite was the mahi mahi tacos but the fish doesn't taste fresh and the service...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nina F.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sigh. See, my partner hates Mexican food. HATES. So I finally convinced him to go here which took at least two weeks. Anyway, we got there at 5pm on a Saturday and discovered a 45 minute wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Seamus O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't get this place. The food is good, but only good. It's not outstanding and certainly doesn't warrant the swarm of people present every single time I go. It's always kind of frustrating going...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Keith G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Excellent salmon tacos.Agua verde has the best salmon tacos I've ever had and a great atmosphere too. Their vegetarian burritos with yams a great too. Probably my favorite place in the U-district.
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by David Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a really friendly place. During our last trip here, one of our team member capsized while kayaking and the owner was nice enough to take care of everyone (providing dry clothes and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen C.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only thing I don't love about this place is the wait. No reservations, so the anticipation for fish tacos can be overwhelming. Fortunately, you are allowed to order a margarita while you wait.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kellan M.

2.0 of 5 stars. My fingers told me to give this place a 1 star, but the great salsa choices saved it. My friend and I went to have drinks and enjoy chips & salsa. And of course to catch up on life. We were sat in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelle L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure about dinner but for lunch I think they are great. service is quick and fast, even when there is a line at the to-go window. I went there yesterday for a quick lunch I got the quesadilla...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Context: It was a somewhat rare, brilliantly sunny late morning, early afternoon when I got the bug to do something outdoorsy. This review is written after my second visit to the Agua Verde Cafe &...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eliza H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Absence does make the heart grow fonder. I forgot how much I really loved this place. I used to go there all the time when I love in the U district but I haven't been there in probably a little over a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

2.0 of 5 stars. Whoooa this place has fallen off. I remembered Agua Verde as a casual place where I could get small but potent dishes with efficient, friendly service. Well, this no longer appears to be the case....
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian J.

1.0 of 5 stars. Our latest visit to Aqua Verde was very disappointing. Having been to this establishment a few times before, I was expecting a fast paced dining experience, but I don't think I will be going back...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place was a trip. I would never have found it if it wasn't on Yelp.com. This has a college feel to it. It's run by college age people and there is a general informal atmosphere to it. You have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Urban L.

2.0 of 5 stars. As a vegetarian, I was excited about their menu which has symbols for vegetarian and vegan. This excitement was dashed after I ate a few bites of my mushroom quesadilla. Something didn't taste right,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lucie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. i had the vegetarian burrito, which was pretty good but i'm not sold on the sauteed yams. for $7, i got said burrito, a side salad, chips, and a side of guacamole, which makes it hard to complain....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katarina T.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3 stars for food. 4 stars for ambiance. The food doesn't wow me, but it's pretty decent and the happy hour nachos with shredded pork are the best! Tacos are good but kind of hard to eat. I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeong K.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overrated.I come here a lot for Happy Hour. Great views of Lake Union and convenient location for the UW associates. They have great Coronas, Negro Modelo, Horchata, Margaritas... and chips & salsa....
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by S B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Food, fun atmosphere. Go rent a kayak for a few hours and then come back and have some beer / food.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison S.

2.0 of 5 stars. uh...not so much. It wasn't terrible by any means, and the location is indeed charming, but I'd rather have less charm and better food. The wait for a seat was definitely a hassle and again, for great...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jeffrey T.

4.0 of 5 stars. awesome place. Love it. Food is great and cheap, and all of the drinks are interesting and different. Been here many times. If you are whining about the quality of your mahi mahi taco, bear in mind,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by P. T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Agua Verde is interesting. As much as it wants to be, it's definitely not authentic Baja-style Mexican food, but it's not Taco Time either. The food rides the line between mediocre and good. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Man I love this place. It just makes me think of summer. It's the real deal! It's usually so crowded I have to wait for a while for a table and there really isn't adequate space to wait. It seems like...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. LOVE it. I've only eaten from the outside window but every time I have I always love the food. And I LOVE the jamaican iced tea... I'm from Chicago and I come here every year I go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Benjamin J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I get why not everyone loves Agua Verde. It's at an awkward intersection that's not quite authentic, and not quite cheese-smothered Americanized goodness. So, what exactly is Agua Verde, then?...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yes, there is always a wait, but I know why and it's worth it.All of the entrees I've tried have been delicious. I highly recommend a side of the mashed potatoes (AMAZING). The rice is really good as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amber W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Better then average mexican food...more of the baja style. I like their Salsa bar and always get the Tacos Bacalao...super nummy. There can be a crazy wait and it gets super hot on the inside in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by kiki w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty views of the water, margaritas, mango quesadillas. Its great if you have time to wait for a table, and then time to wait for the server to get around to you. I love the salsa bar gimick, as I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by heather s.

5.0 of 5 stars. love the yam tacos - boniatos....sooooo good. i want them now. yes the are always busy, but i usually get it to go - only takes 5 minutes and you can sit right outside on the water - if the weather is...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Busy, busy, busy. Agua Verde always is. So be prepared for a wait, and potentially a less than ideal and cramped table spot. But the food's really good, and pretty memorable for Seattle. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Moon P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good, "light" Mexican food with a focus on seafood, 3 choices of salsas, and fantastic outdoor seating. This place gets very busy, so try to arrive by 11:30 for lunch if you don't want to wait in a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alan F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Agua Verde's Mexican food is unlike any other I've come across. The emphasis is on environmentally friendly foods, so your rice will be (literally) green, your seafood fresh caught, and your beef made...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott H.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a concept, why aren't there more places like this. Go out, get some exercise, then have some drinks and dinner. Its a win-win, you can get your excercise and dinner in one place. I had been...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I really don't understand why people like this place so much. It's always packed with people from UW, and I've waited over an hour for a table before. Yeah, their margaritas are good, and they're one...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shyam H.

4.0 of 5 stars. From their menu "creative, healthy Mexican food in a casual, waterfront setting" .. In my own words, delicious chicken mole burrito and the best keylime-pie .. If you ate too much, you can always rent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The three stars above is really for the restaurant as I found the kayak rental side to be well-staffed, well-organized and deserving of four plus stars.I really wish I could be more generous with the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julian H.

3.0 of 5 stars. So I've gotten in the bad habit of reading other reviews before writing my own... now I was going to give AV 4 stars, but those other buzzkill reviewers reminded me of some of the drawbacks of this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with some previous comments, that this is definitely not authentic mexican food. So if you come expecting that, you'll be disappointed. That said, I think the food is still pretty good...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Uhhhh.....yam tacos, anyone? This place gets five stars just for that. Also the black beans are delicious. Also, just because this isn't "traditional" Mexican food doesn't mean it's not delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by cathy g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I lov etheir tacos.I don't like the potatoes.I wish I coudl say differently than another reviewer, bu tI must confess, also, that the service is awray.I lov eto kayak and I can adjust my hours.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's been a while since I've there, but I remember it being pleasant.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shannon S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Booo! HISSSSSSSSSSS!After all the "OMGs you have to go here"s... I finally did. And WOW!What a dissappointment. This was NOT Mexican food, by any means of the word Mexican. It wasn't flavored like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacy W.

2.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I just moved from Arizona and are used to great Mexican food. A coworker recommended Aqua Verde Paddle Club, but this place was not impressive. The food was just alright.. but it was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Here's the deal - normally I like agua verde. I like the bacalao tacos... the creamy avocado sauce is great. View and ambience are great. A little overpriced for the quality of the food. tonight? just...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Iris M.

4.0 of 5 stars. In general, Agua Verde Cafe is okay, but their sweet and spicy homemade salsa is delicious so I give it an extra star. I use to live a few blocks away so I would eat here a lot, but there are truly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marika B.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place didn't meet my expectations, but I could see how it might have.Service: So-so. The server was either shy/rude, or having an off night. It didn't help that it was a bday dinner for my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Finally tried the Paddling part at Agua Verde. I usually start from Union Bay and am tired by the time I get to the Arboretum. The snapping turtles and treacherous lilypads are all close to Agua...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food: decent. Fish tacos mean fish, some weird sour cream based sauce, and cabbage. Not bad, for "white person" mexican food. Ive been here once, and havent tried anything else. Price: okay. Decent......
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly Jo B.

3.0 of 5 stars. It has okay Mexican food. They have a large seafood offerings but I personally am not a fan. They have outside seating that allows for looking out at Lake Union.If you have a big group, plan to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ah! My boat is tipping! My ass just got wet! This is fun!So you have to stand in line for a half hour to get a kayak. You also have to fight the wake from boaters. But it sure is nice on a sunny day,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for good Mexican fare when in Seattle. Especially if its a sunny day when you can sit outside and enjoy the waterfront. its a little harder to get to without a car being in the U district...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Positives:Catfish tacos are spicy goodSalsa bar with homemade salsaTasty margaritasNice locationNegatives:Crazy, long linesThey charge extra for chipsToo pricey--$2.50 for chips and their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Monte C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The reason I love everything around the U is because of places like Agua Verde. Service = decent considering the crowdAmbiance = next to the water, how can you not love it!Food = decentCrowd = college...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Magdalene T.

3.0 of 5 stars. We were there last Sunday about 1pm.Like:Nice outdoor seating, right by the waterPretty good foodService at the check-in counter for kayak was friendly considering she is probably answering the same...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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Great food, good price, fast service

Although very crowded I find this place well worth the wait and cramped...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good food, bad service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mandy H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm not rating this as a restaurant, but instead as a recreational activity -- the kayaking here is AWESOME! it doesn't' get any better (or easier for a first timer, like myself) than kayaks by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Awesome food, the people that take your order and super friendly and you can tell that this is just a good family run businessi love their salsas the only down side is the line can be monstrous for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Fish Tacos

The variety of fish tacos is what makes this place extraordinary. Of course...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by katie s.

3.0 of 5 stars. The major drama unfolding in the table next to me makes me always makes me wonder if I should learn how to read lips someday.. Turns out these ladies mistook the back room as part of the bar (does the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's probably been two years since my wife and I last dined there...we have good memories of halibut tacos and tasty horchata, jamaica, etc. I remember parking being occasionally irritating but no...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Safa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Walking distance from the UW (Especially from south campus center). Place is really, really packed during lunch... so try to eat early or late if possible. I love their smoked salmon fajitas... sooo...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by L H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love authentic mexican. I'm so disappointed in myself for never trying this place when i went to UW because i lived only 10 minutes from it! All in all, it's a fun place for groups and scenery and i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm always in the mood for Mexican but I always forget about this place! When I used to live in the dorms, I'd come down to the waterfront for a quick and cheap bite. I even have a fond memory of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah O.

5.0 of 5 stars. This was the first restaurant I fell into love with when I moved to the University District. Most of the food along the Ave is pretty blah or standard for the restaurant style. Agua Verde has...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathon L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I here last weekend. The wait for the Kayak was long. But the who paddle experience is fun. But I'll be sure to go somewhere that will allow booking next time. Staff were friendly and informative...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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mistaken for sure

I went to Agua Verde with my family a little before 6pm on Sunday. I didn't...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ane P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not only do I love the fact that Agua Verde uses a lot of good quality, free-range meats, but I also enjoy the fact that the horchata is FABULOUS! Horchata fresa is also an option, even though I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bonfire P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mangodilla....Awwww, yeah.It's the happiest of hours, and only $3.50.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by kristin m.

4.0 of 5 stars. "They don't give a sh*t about you, because someone else will always be right behind you", or ahead of you for that matter. My companion stated that this place made her feel like she was in NY, well...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Aly M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would have given them more stars if they would have better service. We rented a 2-person kayak for 2 hours and we called ahead to inquire about the wait. It was estimated at 45 minutes, but it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Tacos, Tacos, Tacos!

One of the best places in town for a variety of fish tacos - salmon, catfish...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Great service and equipment - a quality gig

Found them in United Hemisphere's July 2008 edition. Rented a 2-person kayak. They are super on safety, know directions and an overall nice group of people. Ray was awesome! Thanks for the weekday special on a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Priscilla R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hooray for a one stop shop for Mexican food AND kayaking!No one thing here stands out as amazing, but the mere fact that this place exists is four star-worthy. Easy kayak rentals, great location for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by natassia s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Went to Agua Verde on the 4th of July. If you're planning to rent a kayak, I suggest you come before 11am to avoid any crowds and by the time you're done at around noon, it'll be a perfect time to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Claire M.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's usually so totally crowded that we have given up on this place! The food is good, I think I've been here twice. They need a bigger restaurant because obviously everyone in Seattle likes to go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanne H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'll have to give it a 2nd try. I was unimpressed with my first order there. Usually I try the same thing at a variety of places which gives me a chance to really tell what I like and don't like,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bri S.

1.0 of 5 stars. I visited Seattle last month and was brought to Agua Verde (on 5/25/08) by my friends. The line was long and it took a bit for our food to come, but it was worth it. I had the dorado which was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim G.

2.0 of 5 stars. 2 stars for their location. No stars for their service. Its such a production to get a seat. Everytime I've been there I get rushed out of my table, even after we've spent a lot of dough.Food is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan H.

5.0 of 5 stars. we rented a two person kayak and paddled around lake union for a while then came back and ate in the restaurant. The paddle was fun and reasonably priced. The food was excellent! I had vegetarian...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy A.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my favorite restaurant in Seattle, I think. I hate the crowds, and AV isn't spectacularly child-friendly. They're not gonna give 'em crayons or a pat on the head. But the food comes fast, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a perfectly good reason for now even knowing there was a paddle club associated with Agua Verde. The food is simply that good. The fish tacos are lights out good and the couple of times I've...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I personally LOVE the food here and the most amazing thing is their dedication to using organic veggies and meat and sustainably harvested seafood. This is my favorite Mexican food in Seattle....
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marianne G.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food here is really really good. The service....meh. College kids during the day...some pro servers in the eves. Be patient, have lowish expectations of pampering, expect to do some standing in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole P.

5.0 of 5 stars. If I'm in Seattle, Agua Verde Cafe is one place that I am sure to make it to. I love getting any of the tacos de la casa. The food is fresh and authentic. They serve several different types of yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anthony P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quality Fresh Mexican food with patio water view. Great place for summer. This is PURE mexican food, none of that commercialized shit. I will continue to keep on coming back. 4-stars because it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is like Hypetown USA!I went with my friends after the U-District fair this year, when it was like 80 degrees so we thought it would be a perfect place to go. There was a huge line and I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here a handful of times and I honestly don't see the appeal and why the lines are so long. Actually I can see why the lines are so long, inefficiency in the service. The food is okay,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here a couple of times. Any summer and spring weather make this place a destination spot for many. Don't let the three stars scare you- I still recommend that you go and try it out- Maybe...
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh F.

3.0 of 5 stars. Quite decent, high quality meat. but not nearly as special as people make it out to be
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela T.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friends and I were need of serious outdoors time while we were vacationing in Seattle. (You'll feel the same why after a couple meals at Piroshky! Piroshky!) We asked our hotel where to go for an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I kayaked there with a friend from another place around the lake. Maybe he talked it up too much but I was a tad disappointed. Long lines- slow staff. It is pretty damn cool to kayak up- park- eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeanie K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Some of the best Mexican I've ever had and I don't even like Mexican! I'm very picky when it comes to Mexican so I tend to stay away from most Mexican joints but a friend of mine told me this place...
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I were to rate the food - I'd give it 4.5 stars, but only because the chips could be better. Otherwise, I give it a full thumbs up. Definitely the fish taco is the best (I think it's called the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Bryan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. We had a crazy long wait on a Friday night and the staff seemed like we were putting them out. They just did not seem happy to be there.The salsa is unique and original, but the chips are out of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would love this place more for lunch. Skip the crowds, the long waits, the cramped tables and hopefully the higher price. The food was pretty traditional mexican fair...not American Mexican real...
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Yelp.com Review - by preston d.

3.0 of 5 stars. Get the Tecate beer in a boot!
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I hate to do this because I once loved Agua Verde and I still really like the food, but after our last visit I just don't know how many times we will be back. The good food almost doesn't make up for...
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Yelp.com Review - by calamity chang c.

4.0 of 5 stars. nothing to add, but totally awesome.is it weird to say that i have seen plastic fruit be used at other places to be a way of identifying tables?
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed K.

4.0 of 5 stars. We went here for Saturday lunch and it was just a lot of fun. Delightful place painted riotous colors with great views of the water, really fast service and lots of enticing-sounding tacos. Took a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Meagan T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for dinner on a weeknight and had a bit of a wait but it was worth it. For lunch, I went to the take-out window and got served right away. The mango quesadilla is amazing and so is the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Hector L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Awesome location, great view, good food. Had the pork tamale tamale with rice and beans. Filling and excellent flavor. Definitely plan to go back and hopefully avoid the crowds.
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Note: I'm focusing on the restaurant here as I've never done the kayak rentals.I've been coming here, albeit infrequently, for almost 4 years and it rarely disappoints. It's definitely not the best...
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mango mango mango

the mangorita (mango margarita) and the mangodilla (mango quesadilla) were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gretchen J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like Agua Verde alot. I wish I could love it and sometimes I do. The food is really good here, as for freshness and quality I can't be so sure. I have on occasion left here feeling not so good....
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Yelp.com Review - by alex h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay first off I gotta say they really need make their free parking much more visible because I always end up paying at the meters. Today was great got a seat right away and got food literally two...
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Yelp.com Review - by Chira V.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I crave a fish taco this is where I go. I'm pretty much stuck on the Bagre (catfish) or Bacalao (fried cod). DELISH!Its also great to go kayaking in the spring/summer from the paddle club below...
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Yelp.com Review - by Caitlin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Agua Verde! For lunch you stand in line, order, and then seat yourself. You'll also be expected to bus your own table most of the time. The deck is the best place to sit, with its view of Lake...
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Hot summer evening spot

If you can score a table on the deck, it's the perfect place to be on a hot...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda P.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had lunch with the kiddies here yesterday for the first time. I have to say I liked it alot. It was fairly empty at 11:30, so we got the pink room in the back to ourselves so not to offend the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Wanda L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am not a fan of Mexican food but this place has some pretty good spicy catfish tacos that I like and the rice drink horchata is great. They serve tortillas with your meals and your self-serve of...
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Yelp.com Review - by jasmine r.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nothing like kayaking for a couple hours in the summer time then paddling up to drink margarita's in a bikini! Doesn't feel much like Seattle when you got it this good.Chips, salsa, burritos and...
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Yelp.com Review - by gary p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would just echo the praise of this place. Good for B. fast too. Good coffee and B fast barritios only 3.50 and good oatmeal cookies. Always with the friendliness. Tacos and sides are pretty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Okay ... so it's no secret that this place has been a long standing favorite amongst locals and visitors. After reading my hundredth feature spread in yet another magazine, it was time for us to...
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2 words: yam tacos

I love this place! I always get the yam tacos; they're my favorite. This...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunil G.

2.0 of 5 stars. You know, the food wasn't all that bad, but I was left unimpressed. The waiter mixed up our burritos while delivering the food, and needed a couple reminders to bring out replacements. Everything's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim O.

4.0 of 5 stars. As I'm writing this summer-end review, my mouth is drooling from thinking about the delicious fish tacos (I've tried the spicy catfish and the grilled halibut. Both are excellent.) and my pale ass...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy H.

3.0 of 5 stars. There are a couple different things to review for this location:1) So starting with the good stuff - The staff in the Kayak shack were very friendly and informative, they were totally helpful - I'd...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am from Chula Vista, CA (15 minutes away from the Mexican border) and I just moved to WA a few months ago. Anyways, I have been trying to find the best closest thing to Mexican food for a while. And...
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Yelp.com Review - by erica c.

5.0 of 5 stars. I kicked off my amazing visit to Seattle with a paddle around the lake and lunch at Agua Verde. I've never been kayaking before so this was a really pleasant experience. The staff is super nice and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmel P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good food but almost always busy so I usually end up ordering outside at the window and finding a spot outside to sit outside (tables down the stairs by the water). I usually get the quesadilla de...
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Yelp.com Review - by Frances K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently visited my sister in Seattle, and she insisted that we lunch at Agua Verde. She said that Rachael Ray loves it. Now I do, too! I had the fish taco: Bacalao - fried cod in a coconut...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaux j.

4.0 of 5 stars. Kayaks, yummy yummy food and margaritas. What else do you need? A shorter wait time or a bigger bar area would be nice...The service can be spotty. I have yet to go when it's not packed. but still,...
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Yelp.com Review - by m i.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd give the food four stars and the kayaking 5 stars.RESTAURANT...Coming from California, I don't expect much from Mexican food here in Seattle. But I'm always willing to give any place a chance. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went to Agua Verde for the upteenth time today. I work at the UWMC so it's a natural choice for work lunches (or a quick kayak run after work). The setting and view are unbeatable. The margaritas...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah L.

4.0 of 5 stars. delicious. good mexican food can be hard to find, and when you find it its not hard to the margaritas are great, strong but not too strong. the fish tacos are fresh and not too filling. the salsa is...
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Packed to the rafters for a reason

I didn't even make to the meal it was so busy! But I had appetizers, beer and margaritas before stepping out and they were good. The staff here feels stressed out which you can't really blame them, but makes you feel not wanted.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lissa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. My brother requests Agua Verde whenever he's in town, so off to Agua Verde we go. The Mangodila is his favorite. I like the atypical Mexian menu, but my husband would have preferred his old...
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Yelp.com Review - by rachel f.

2.0 of 5 stars. Pro: I loved the Jamaica drinkCon: It was way too hot in there, yet the windows remained closedCon: salsa bar (I don't like communal food)Con: The chicken in my mole enchilada was not shredded= bad...
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been here once and have only a few strong associations that come to mind when someone mentions Agua Verde...first, a pretty view of the watersecond, delicious quesadillasand third, a bird IN the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Boats, babes and beer. The boats belong to the kayak club downstairs. The babes are the incredibly fit and attractive staff(both male and female). And the beer, is uhhm, beer. I don't think this is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sheila Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. I want to give this place more stars because of the location and I am definitely planning on a trip here when I get back. I went and ordered the chicken tacos and they were quite middle of the road....
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Yelp.com Review - by Won M.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you are big fan of Santa Fe style Mexican food, this place is a must go. Agua Verde food is quite innovative and interesting in that they incorporate so much fruit and herbs into their dishes....
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Yelp.com Review - by april d.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Agua Verde a number of times. The first time we were feeding an out of town scholar/professor/author and we were all seated at a group of tables, our food was delish and the service...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mimi S.

4.0 of 5 stars. As we sat outside on a gorgeous July afternoon eating & enjoying our meal, one of my three companions turned to me and said, "Mimi, I'm surprised you didn't know about this place. You always know...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I love the location and the view and the food is always tasty, but more than a couple of times the service has been really bad. I was a server for 15 years, so I am one of those overly forgiving...
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Not Like the Old Days, But Still Great

Agua Verde is a cozy spot next to the water that serves up tasty, unique Mexican food. I'm not fond of the gloppy-cheese-laden messes that normally pass as Mexican; here that is not the case. The cheese is not the main focus of the food. My favorite meal is the generously sized "Mango-Dilla" appetizer, which is a quesadilla interspersed with fresh slices of mangoes. There used to be a self-service salsa bar which was delicious but no longer exists. They should bring it back.
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Yelp.com Review - by M T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Within 10 feet of the doorstep, I knew the tacos would be good. It smelled just like warm corn tortillas! My dorado tacos were perfectly balanced with crunchy cabbage, a schmear of creamy avocado goo...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mira H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Agua Verde keeps going down in my books. We used to eat there like twice a week during college because it was so cheap! They have new management and the servers have no idea what they're...
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has excellent food, decent ambiance on the porch, and, well, interesting service. My dad works at the hospital, so I go here for lunch every so often. I think it's much better for an early...
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Yelp.com Review - by L Eldub W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I had forgotten about this place until I caught it mentioned on... yeah, Food Network by the oh-so-perky Rachael Ray. This is an interesting place. Food is good for the price (I usually order the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Super M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wet kayaking on a gloomy saturday morning....Could NOT have been more pleased with the selection of activity that day. Staff was INCREDIBLY friendly, both at the desk as well as the instructors....
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Yelp.com Review - by E T.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Strawberry Orchata is on my list of foods I would kill for....I seriously have cravings for this and I'm not even a fan of cinnamon normally.I also love their Burrito Mole. The combination of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by zubin l.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let me tell you the main purpose of visiting Agua Verde. We went there for kayaking in a slightly overcast weather. We were very apprehensive about that instead it turn out to be in our favour.We were...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cami G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Rachael Ray ate here. It must be gross.But!!!!! It's not. It's good, typical Seattle-Mexican fair. I like to paddle around Lake Union and then stop by the restaurant and have a quesadilla and a...
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah l.

4.0 of 5 stars. man i love this place for their mango-dillas-oh and limeade. i was craving a little bit of both witht eh weather looking for fiiine yesterday. i was around greek row and took a leisurely walk down to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ian S.

2.0 of 5 stars. A generous two stars. I didn't have to wait to be seated, but I wish I had as it would have given me the chance to leave.I can only assume that you have to buy chips here because of all the broke...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just read a really bad review of this place ... which makes me sad because I love it! I always get their yam tacos - not sure what the official name is. I like the food because it's not greasy or...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. I guess I liked this place a bit more than the others. Indeed the service can be slow (but hey, try Zagis Pizza or the Santa Fe Cafe on a Saturday night if you really want slooow service). I've also...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie B.

4.0 of 5 stars. They have a good happy hour 4-6 Mon-Thurs. Cheap, delicious margaritas and beer. Yes, you have to pay for chips and salsa, but there is a salsa bar with many different kinds of salsa, one in...
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try Agua Verde

along Portage Bay in the U-District. I too find it hard to find non-greasy food, and even more expen...
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Yelp.com Review - by Felecia C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Agua Verde was Yelp-recommended for my Seattle trip, and coincidentally, the UW grad students I was with decided to take me here for lunch. Waiting in line to order was a bit weird, and the fact that...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaret L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Review for Kayaking:It's actually pretty affordable. At $15/hour per person, it's a reasonably priced activity. You can even rent a guide for another $15/hour.For a team-building activity, we took a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Critic O.

3.0 of 5 stars. I got a chance to go by U of Washington and check out where the college students hang out. Agua Verde seems like the hip, happening place. I ordered a spinach and mushroom quaesadilla, which was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. Its got a great porch area, and awesome food. Don't get discouraged if there is a line, there almost always is, and it seems to move pretty fast. The food comes out really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've been itching to eat here for a long time. It's one of those places that my friends have often mentioned and then they've been astounded when I tell them I've never been. So today, when I had some...
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a paddle and a margarita?

fun, casual atmosphere- a great place to meet friends... paddle for an hour...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is my happy place to go on a brilliant Sat morning when the sun is shiny and Seattle preens its fresh greeness.
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Yelp.com Review - by Catherine F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place because it is so tasty! I agree that the wait can be overwhelming, but I like to get take-out and eat on the grass next to the water. You can't enjoy a mangorita this way, but you...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place would be better if it were less busy. If I give it a bad rating will people stop going? That would be good for me!I have spent too many minutes waiting for a table in a place that it too...
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Yelp.com Review - by hilary M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I would agree with the reviews about the customer service...it seems they've rested on their laurels.On the other hand, the food is ridiculously tasty. My favorite dish is the yam tacos...they are...
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Great food and views of Portage Bay

They have different dinner specials each night, and my favorite is Monday's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake D.

4.0 of 5 stars. This Lake Union favorite is a great place to rent a kayak with a group of friends and paddle out to either gasworks or the arboretum. Although the rental is a bit pricey, it's definitely worth it....
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliann B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heard it was good Mexican food so my husband and I walked down (we live by the campus) on a Monday evening to check it out. Though crowded we were seated right away close to the water. Beautiful.The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Finally! Finally, no really, finally I got to eat here! The first time I went they were plain old closed, the next time they were hosting an exclusive event so I couldn't go, the next half dozen times...
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Love it.

just wish the lines weren't so long! also, they should make the back deck more open...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie F.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is kick ass. Perfect for a first date, large group, place to take the rents when they come to town, take out on a tired night or pretty much anything else. They have wonderful seating with...
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Fresh delicious Mexican!

I heard it was good Mexican food so my husband and I walked down (we live by the campus) on a Monday...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so this ain't what I would consider 'real' Mexican food, but is it good? Hell yeah! [Of course, when I think of Mexican food I'm thinking of taco trucks in Mexico and fat SF burritos from the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm just not impressed with this Seattle staple. Everyone raves about it, but I think it's more 'eh, then ahhh. The food tries to hard to be unique to the point of not tasting good. The atmosphere...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany S.

3.0 of 5 stars. A friend took me here for my birthday and it was lovely to eat Mexican while overlooking the water and houseboats. The wait was not bad for 1:00 on a Tuesday but they were already out of their...
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Yelp.com Review - by terrell m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Verdict is still out on this one. On the one hand, I love that they have veggie options (try the yam tacos!) and that the food tastes good and that the margaritas are excellent. On the other hand, I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kirsti H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Note: this review is mainly for the kayak rental and experience, though we did have a run-in with their food and service which will be described at the end of the review.A friend and I decided to go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ass Man Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. WOW! What a fuckin' let-down. This place sucks ass. I'd like to paddle the chef with an oar.
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This review is only for the kayaking, as I was in no mood to challenge a line that long! We threw our name on the list and waited about 2 hours during peak weekend hours for our double kayak. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Most creative and tasty tacos I've had in Seattle, but the salsa bar is what I love about Agua Verde. I think in the green one they put guacamole.
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Yelp.com Review - by Melanie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love fish tacos so this seemed like a natural place for me to come to. Coming with a friend, we ordered the bagre (spicy catfish) and bacalao (beer battered codfish) fish tacos. The meals come...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tessa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food is pretty good. In fact I'd say it's my favorite Mexican in Seattle (which isn't saying too much). The margarita's are excellent.It's pretty popular with college students (there is a giant...
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Yelp.com Review - by Thuha N.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love their halibut tacos, but the best thing on their menu would be their salsas. I have ordered them in containers to go just for camping too. They have the best salsas in Seattle. The only...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali oop ..

2.0 of 5 stars. I just don't get it. Personally, when I go out to eat, I would like to be treated courteously. But here, they get so much praise for the coolness of the restaurant that they don't care about the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for "Seattle-Mexican" fusion. I like it- it's a Seattle staple.
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul G.

5.0 of 5 stars. My favorite place in Seattle. Great fish tacos, good salsa bar, views of the water. During the summer a great day can be had by having a few margaritas, renting some kayaks to explore Lake Union or...
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Yelp.com Review - by jenny w.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the cheapest and most tasty places in town to eat. On a summer night expect the wait to be up to an hour. But for your pleasure there is a pick up window you can order out of and take...
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve S.

2.0 of 5 stars. i never did understand the appeal of this place. well, maybe if i was a vegan or really into organic food, but the tacos are only ok, the wait ridiculous, and the margaritas could not possibly live...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dunzo S.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's a stone's throw from where we dock the boat which is such a welcome pleasure after a day of cruising. What better way to follow up a day of tequila and margaritas than...Mexican food and more...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laural B.

2.0 of 5 stars. The tacos were totally... ok. The 2 hour wait, was totally not.
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Yelp.com Review - by megan d.

5.0 of 5 stars. During the summer this is my favorite place for out door eating. The margirtas are killer and the food is stellar and cheap! I highly recomend the fish tacos and if you like avocado the guac is a...
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Yelp.com Review - by kayta b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wonderful, unique, more-authentic menu, and delish home-made salsas, yummy huge margaritas. Good prices. Casual, fun atmosphere and water view. Great place to take a date. Only problem is everyone...
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard L.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite places in Seattle and one of the few places I'll exercise my flexitarian ways out. For a quick lunch I'll grab the La profesora and a side dish, dinner is usually the pollo tacos....
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie O.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not as sold on this place as others, but this is probably a personal issue (I'm a picky eater). I do know that every time I have been there, my food has been very well prepared, and they always...
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Yelp.com Review - by Margaretta L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Featuring six different takes on the margarita (including a fantastic prickly pear tunarita), 3 types of salsa with your chips, and some of the best vegetarian Mexican dishes to be found in Seattle,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh, be still my heart. When I moved to Seattle, Agua Verde was the first restaurant I wanted to go back to, after visiting months before. Before trying it, the idea of a "fish taco" sounded really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robyn H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Agua Verde and always recommend my friends to stop by and grab a kayak and paddle their way to the Arboretum. Do it early in the morning so the wake from the big boats in the Cut won't toss...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen W.

5.0 of 5 stars. ORIGINAL REVIEW: I cannot say enough about how perfect this idea is... so you rent a cheap boat with your friends (1 to 3 people in a kayak) and work up an appetite....then you come back to some of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by MM R.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is a funky sort of crazy out of the way place. People love it. You can paddle and dine, dine and paddle, just dine, just paddle. Very, very casual. Yes, they have Margaritas. Unique menu,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good, very non-fast-food and non-chain-Mexican food is a festive little house. This is a wonderful place if you get a table outside on a nice day. The food really is quite fabulous with very...
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great Seattle experience, great for a date for adventuresome types. They even have a 3 person kayak I paddled with my kids. Paddle through the Montlake Cut and tour the Arboretum by water. We came...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeffrey H.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you want a little workout followed by some great fish tacos and margharitas, this is the ticket.Rent a kayak and go for a paddle on Lake Union or up the Montlake cut toward Lake Washington and...
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Frommer's

Set on the shore of Portage Bay, which lies between Lake Union and Lake Washington, this casual Mexican restaurant is very popular with college students from the adjacent University of Washington....
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Wcities

once university of washington student housing, this airy house is now a thriving mexican restaurant and kayaking center. the chalkboard menu features baja-style tacos: smoked salmon, portabella mushrooms and...
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AOL CityGuide

with mexican this good, does anyone come to kayak?
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TripAdvisor

my boyfriend and i had heard really great things about this little hole-in-the-wall, so we were determined.....
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Seattle Times

quick. name a seattle restaurant that's a) on the water, b) serves food that's not only good, it's cheap, and c) will rent you a kayak for a pre-prandial paddle. the answer is agua verde cafe & paddle club...
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New York Times

you can rent kayaks at agua verde, which is on a street bordering portage bay and surrounded by boat repair shops. the food here has been described as baja california mexican, which may refer as much to the...
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Seattle Post-Intelligencer

agua verde spills out onto the sidewalk. part of the reason for this is the restaurant's picturesque view of lake union. but for the most part, agua verde's patrons are all about its low-priced and thoroughly...
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Amazon.com

agua verde is, in a word, outstanding. for the money, the food is second to none (try the sweet potato taco plate and make sure to get an order of their fabulous guacamole,) and, on a sunny day, you can sit...
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