Verde Cocina Hillsdale

I’ve tried so hard to like Verde Cocina over the years, but am almost always disappointed with my meal. I’ve had good meals in the past, the pozole was great and butternut squash enchiladas were delicious, but these were specials and I’m not sure how often they’re on the menu. The cocktails are fantastic. The gf beer choice is slim (one beer last time we were there) which is a shame since there are great gf beers here in Portland. The queso fundido appetizer is good, but the chips that accompany the dish are store bought. In general, the food is bland, chicken overcooked. The chips and salsa is underwhelming, with two mild salsas in tiny sauce cups and store bought chips. It’s wonderful having a dedicated gf restaurant in the neighborhood, I just wish the food was a little better. I’ve been to the Pearl location about 10 years ago and recall the food being better, with homemade corn tortillas even, but the Hillsdale location is lack lustre.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers outdoor seating

Stopped here for dinner while on the way to Eugene. Enchiladas were delicious! Nice to have a fully safe menu.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Fun place to go, great vibe upstairs. The food is pretty good, if a wee bit bland. Good bar tho.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Went here with my family. My mom is a very sensitive celiac and she did not get sick! Food is amazing too

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

One of my favorite gluten free places in portland! Verde enchiladas are amazingggg

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Great tasty food, knowledgeable staff, dedicated GF and also offers dairy free and vegan options, food was fantastic!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for soy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Really great to see a dedicated GF restaurant! Food was good but not particularly memorable.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Such a cute location and food was amazing! I’ve been to the other location a few times as well.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Amazing! This gem is “Dedicated Gluten Free” with high quality, flavorful food and wonderful staff. It was an absolute pleasure from start to finish.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Met here with family and we all had a great experience! Good mocktails and delicious tacos! Will definitely be back!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wonderful food. Cute neighborhood. Friendly staff.

10/10 reccomend to My gluten free friends

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Everything is gluten free but a few beers. Very nice experience. Food was yummy

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

Love this place. Everything on their food menu is GF as their website says. High quality ingredients, their use of fresh, local produce is obvious. The romesco is bomb!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

A very safe & easy place for anyone with Celiac to eat! The food quality & flavor is excellent.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I threw up an hour after eating this. The food tasted like it was cooked, frozen, microwaved, and then “fresh” vegetables thrown on top. Disgusting. I ate half before throwing it away. I might have gluten pain also.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

All food is GF, does have gluten containing beer. Love their food and it’s so nice to eat in a safe restaurant. They have a green sauce that I could drink, it’s that good.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Had the quesadilla and enchiladas! More Mexican fusion than authentic Mexican but it was delicious and pretty fast! Great that it was dedicated GF so I didn’t have to ask all the questions!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch

all the food on the menu is GF! It is all very fresh and very tasty!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers outdoor seating

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Entire kitchen is GF! Can order anything except the beer. And, absolutely delicious. My gluten-full family loves it too!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers outdoor seating

Dedicated GF kitchen! Mac & cheese (quinoa pasta) was amazing and brussel sprouts were also super delicious. Highly recommend as the entire menu is GF except some of the drinks. Would definitely recommend!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

The Mac and cheese is to die for. Get it to share.. Brussels sprouts are delish. Enchiladas amazing. Will def be back and don’t have to worry about cross contamination!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Dedicared gluten free. I ordered a salad. Service was great. Very good food. very allergy friendly. Great food, great prices

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Ordered from Uber eats and it was amazing! Def would recommend the enchiladas

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Unfortunately, this was not a good fit for us. Although it is lovely that the entire place is GF. The beans were undercooked (still crunchy). The pineapple lemonade was foamy and tasted like dish soap. Personally was not a fan of kale and carrots for shrimp taco fillings. This place is probably loved by vegetarians.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Poor

Other Characteristics

• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

Gluten free chips and salsa! I missed this so much. Great gluten free menu - I had the enchiladas and they were fantastic. Menu is pretty healthy, so not a tradition mexican food, but very good!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Wow wow wow!!! Soooo yummy and safe. We ordered chips and salsa! Also, quesadilla with pork belly and chicken fajitas. It was delicious and Everything is GF!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The kitchen is entirely gluten free, the only gluten on the premises is in the beer. Lots of options, and my vegan friends were equally happy with their options. So nice to be able to order anything on the menu! Covid safe outdoor dining with heat made this place even better!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

My fiancee has a severe gluten allergy (she’s hardcore celiac) and she has been sick at many restaurants that said they could accommodate her allergy. But none of the ingredients in this kitchen have any gluten included at all. The food was amazing and I felt healthier having eaten here :)

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Verda cocina is one of those places that I feel healthier after I eat there. Majority of the meal is very well cooked vegetables and their seasoning isn’t too spicy. Every time I have been the service is very quick!

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The fact that all menu items are gluten-free makes this place very safe, but I was disappointed by the amount of vegetarian dinner options. I ended up ordering the tortilla chips with salsa and guacamole. The amount and taste were good, although I wouldn't consider the food outstanding. I had my eye on other menu items, but those weren't vegetarian, according to what the menu labeling suggested.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

If you fear cross contamination, this is your spot. Fully GF kitchen with carefully housemade corn tortillas

Went to the Hillsdale location. Entirely GF restaurant! I had the chili relleno which was delicious and BIG. I am not complaining because leftovers are great. Would definitely eat here again.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Delicious! Love the fresh gf tortillas!

Super expensive had to green salad with only cheap lettuce and some Mexican cheese on top small salads and a small chips and salsa that I actually had to pay for and one drink it was $40 I couldn't even afford dinner I didn't think it would be that much so I didn't bring enough money

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lovely spot and delicious food, but I also have a corn allergy, and they were horrible about keeping my food safe.

I ordered a steak and side salad and told the server to omit the corn they put on top of the salad. It was not busy there, we were one of only two tables he was waiting on, so it shouldn't have been a big deal.

When my food came out it had corn all over it! I told him I was severely sensitive to corn and they needed to remake the whole dish or I would get sick. The replacement food came out a little too quick, I was suspicious that they hadn't remade the steak per my instructions.

Not surprisingly, I got very sick!

So just a warning if you have any other food allergies or sensitivities, DO NOT EAT HERE.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We went to the hill location. Beautiful spot to eat outside on a nice day. Nice drinks too. Server didn't share the specials with us, so that put a little bad taste in our mouth. However, they make fresh corn tortillas in front of you and they are used instead of deep fried corn chips to go with their order of guacamole. Yay! The guacamole was a little bland, so I added the sauces with it on the tortillas and that helped. To be fair we are huge avocado lovers and have guac at lest a few times a week, so we can be picky. They offer decent veg options. Food was pretty good and price was fair. We like our Mexican a little more flavorful and spicy, but overall it was a nice meal.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Celiac friendly?

Yes

great meal, everything gf

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great restaurant.The entrie menu is gluten free. I'm dairy free as well and can eat about anything on the menu. The food is fresh and delicious. It's a great place.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

My favorite gluten-free restaurant in town. Five stars for the food! The service was alright, but they didn't quite get my meal right and the waiter didn't know the seasonal veggies. He also didn't write down any of my party's orders so that could be why he didn't get the order quite right. But back to the food...DELISH!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fabulous, fantastic and really good. Nearly everything is gluten free except some of the drinks. Beware corn tortillas are addictive. Love this place. Great place to eat if you have celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fabulous farm to fork gluten free fare.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great margaritas & amazing food! Definitely one of my favorite go to places that is Celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I want to give this place six stars. Love it. Great food. I can't say enough good things abut this place. It would be one of my "last meals" if I had to choose. Yep, it's that good.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Uses local ingredients, staff is friendly and informative. Great place to go. No gluten ingredients used I didn't need to ask a million questions!!! Thumbs up

Delicious, such a relief to have a place nearby where I don't have to be concerned about cross contamination