Verde Restaurant LIHUE

I came here with my family and we all had excellent food! I am the only truly GF person in the family, and I was so pleased with the variety of options available to me. I had fish tacos with corn tortillas and all the fixings. The sauce was so good! They were delicious!! There was a new chocolate haupia pie to try and it was really good also - vegan/gf/df. The atmosphere is really fun and trendy. Everything was very carefully prepared. Great experience! I highly recommend this place.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Great place with delicious Mexican food. Many Gluten sensitive options. Everything made in house including sauces and salsa. We have been there three times now and the food was outstanding each time. The wait staff seem a bit shy but were very pleasant once we engaged them. Also they have a great kids menu for 7 and under. Lots of choices.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Not a huge selection of gluten free food but a few items clearly noted. I had the tostada with chicken which was very good. Hope they can add gluten free tacos would be nice

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

Very good food. On the order to go page, it asks specifically if the order needs to be gluten free or dairy free.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers online ordering

We stopped for lunch. I had chicken tacos…very good. Chips are GF. My husband had a Mahi Maui burrito. It is a typical Hawaiian burrito. Not Cali style however very good. Super nice staff. AND the Big Wave beer was at happy hour price ALL day! Made for a happy husband!

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?

— Most/All

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

— Good

This was a rare 3peat on our trip. I found it here on the app and my traveling friends agreed it was worth a shot. Oh man.... it's super yummy. I tried 3 different things and they were all so good. I am not vegan but they have some locally made vegan crumbles that are out of this world! The staff is so friendly and took great care with all our dietary needs. I ordered the tostada with the vegan crumbles and they made sure I wasn't actually vegan since there was a dairy aioli on it. Also the ginger beer is insanely good. Absolutely recommend!

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

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 lunch
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options

I specifically asked, and was told the chips ARE put in a shared fryer with gluten things. They advised me to avoid the chips, and also the beef which contains gluten. But they did tell me that the kitchen is very careful with orders where your specify an allergy. I ate the Chicken enchiladas, which were very good, and didn't get sick. I am a very sensitive intolerant, easily bothered by even the slightest cross contamination.

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?

— Excellent

Tested my salad with chicken with nima sensor and was nagative for gluten. Food was good.

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?

— Excellent

Excellent service and gluten free options - chips are gluten free and fried on their own frier. Gluten free options are marked on the menu. Had chips with guac, queso, and salsa then an Ahi toastada which was delicious

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Gluten-free items on the menu are marked Gluten-free. I ordered cornmeal shrimp tacos that had a flour shell, but they changed it out to corn Tortillas. They weren't able to bread the shrimp in the cormeal because it is a flour mix. They were very good. They have really good tropical iced tea. The service was good.

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

They don’t mark what is GF on the menu but stated GF options are available. I asked what that meant and the bartender/register/hostess (have to pre-order before sat. Covid protocol) said that they can adjust all dishes. She then gave me a GF menu that listed the “no gluten ingredient” menu items. I ended up ordering the Stacked Enchilada with chicken. Even though their GF menu listed beef, chicken or pork as viable meat choices, I was told I could not order the beef, as it wasn’t GF. Totally appropriated her knowledge but disappointed that it was listed on the GF menu when it wasn’t GF. Anyway, the enchilada was SO good!

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

Not sure exactly what it was- I’m assuming the chips but I have NEVER been so sick from being glutened. I’m on day 5 and still having major gastro issues, nausea fever, chills, major body aches, and sinus congestion. (No not covid- I got tested to be sure, negative and I’m vaccinated) After reading reviews I guess I needed to specify that I wanted chips and they would fry some up for me separately- I’d recommend this if your celiac.

For reference I had the ultimate bowl with chicken, nothing added and they noted gluten free when ordering. Only slip up was I had the chips and salsa they provided pre-meal.

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

— Not 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?

— Average

Cashier was super friendly and let us know that they can modify most items to be GF. GF tacos and chips, all the meats were GF except the beef. I had the nachos with pork Al pastor and we shared the ahi tuna tacos. Guac and salsa were so delicious and fresh! 10/10

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?

— Most/All

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

— Excellent

Ate here for lunch. Most of the menu is not GF, but staff checked everything with the kitchen. Beef is marinated in soy sauce, shared fryer. I ordered chicken tacos, which were delicious. House salsa is great too. I'm Celiac, but Hubs is not; both would recommend.

I had the meatless nachos and did not have any issues! The staff made sure my chips were fried separately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Very knowledgeable staff, and super concerned with cross contamination. They made me fresh chips, and altered my order to avoid cross contaminated surfaces. Most of the menu could be made gluten free. I had carnitas and street corn.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place. Most things can be made GF. Even fried me up some chips separately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

So good we went back twice in one week! Great “modern” Mexican food! The staff are great at helping identify gluten free options and are very flexible with any substitutions! Also as a tip- order a burrito without the tortilla for a great gluten free meal! You’ll probably land up with leftovers! I had no issues with the food!