El Cabo Verde

Really had an amazing meal on our way to Florida. First time since I found out I have Celiac's that I went out for Mexican food and they didn't disappoint. James was an amazing waiter and his suggestions were spot on. The ceviche was sooo good and we had an amazing dinner.

Excellent service! Excellent food! Everything is gluten-free with several other healthy options, too!

Larry’s chicken was SO good & had the perfect amount of spice! It came with so much & as someone who doesn’t typically prefer vegetables— their’s are AMAZING! They make eating healthier so convenient & easy.

Fabulous atmosphere, great service and some of the cleanest, freshest food ever! I love that everything is house made with local ingredients. Dishes were also plated beautifully to perfection! My Son is stationed nearby at Barksdale AFB and you can bet the bank we will return on every visit!

This place has been on my radar for some time but it was never convenient to get to. On this day, I happened to be working in the area and seized the opportunity. First of all, this is a very nice place. It's not your typical overly colorful Mexican restaurant. It's a very classy place decked out in white. Service was excellent with very friendly and helpful staff. The chips & salsa were brought out quickly along with my obligatory Mexican food drink of sweet tea with some lime. To tell you the level of service, every time they refilled my tea, they made sure I had more lime to go with it. I've rarely seen this level of service especially in a Mexican restaurant. In most places I get some lime with the initial glass but none for the refills. The chips were not typical and definitely tasted healthier than most. I love places that bring multiple salsas and El Cabo brings you both a red and a green salsa. A uniqueness to the salsas were they served warm much like the Pappasitos chain does. I thoroughly enjoyed the salsas. I would rank them some of the best in the Shreveport area. I ordered one of the enchilada lunch plates and thoroughly enjoyed it. The food is organic which you don't find in many Mexican joints. This place definitely has a foodie vibe to it and I can't wait to go back with my wife and try more dishes. It may become my top rated Mexican food in Shreveport but I need to try more of the menu first.

We absolutely love El Cabo Verde. They have great food with fresh ingredients. The margaritas are top notch. The staff is always so amazing and aim to please. Definitely my favorite restaurant.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve probably eaten at El Cabo Verde more times than I can count... at least weekly, sometimes every other week, for over a year now.... and I can honestly say it’s one of the most consistently impressive restaurants in Shreveport. Not just in terms of the food (which is obviously the headliner), but the cleanliness, attention to detail, and seasonal creativity that keeps the menu interesting and the experience worth coming back for. First off, the quality of the ingredients is a standout. You can taste the difference. Nothing feels frozen or rushed. The whole space... from the kitchen to the dining area to the outdoor patio... is spotless, and there’s a calm, grounded energy to the environment that just makes you feel good being there. Even the drinks are crisp and clean-tasting, not overly sweet or watered down. It all adds up to something that feels elevated without being stuffy. Now, the food. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu at some point or another, and while some items naturally stand out more than others, there hasn't been a single dish that felt like a miss. My absolute favorite, without question, is the chile relleno with pork. It’s honestly one of the best dishes I’ve ever had... not just here, but anywhere. The pork is perfectly tender, the flavors are deep and layered, and the way it’s assembled right before plating makes a huge difference. I happened to see the kitchen staff putting one together while waiting on a to-go order once, and you can tell they’re not just going through the motions. Everything’s made individually, then composed on the plate with a care that shows. That’s probably why it blows every other pepper dish out of the water. It’s next-level. My kids usually order the chicken enchiladas, which they love. I will say the chicken can come across as a little dry on its own, probably because it’s so clean and lean... but the sauce and queso they drizzle over it bring the whole thing together nicely. Still a very solid option, especially for younger eaters. One of the most unexpected highlights here, though, is the seasonal offerings. El Cabo Verde does them in a way that doesn’t feel gimmicky. One that really sticks out is their blackberry salsa. Sounds like it could be weird or overly sweet, but it’s the exact opposite... it’s light, tangy, cold, and refreshing. You could eat it with chips, sure, but honestly, it’s so smooth and balanced you could almost drink it. I’m convinced it would be amazing over vanilla ice cream. No joke. It’s that good. Couple of tips if you’re visiting: they do require a credit card to secure a reservation, which is totally understandable considering how popular they’ve become. Parking is available in both the front and rear of the building. And they put real effort into making the patio comfortable year-round, which I appreciate. The staff deserves a mention, too... genuinely courteous, patient, and attentive without hovering. They seem to actually care that you're having a good time. If you’re from out of town, it’s 100% worth adding to your list. And if you’re local... well, just know you’ve got a gem right here. As much as I want everyone to try it, part of me hopes it doesn’t get too popular... because I’d really like to keep getting a table when I want one. (They also have an incredible Sunday Brunch... My youngest won't order anything other than the French toast - photos attached) (Also Zuzul is another restaurant in the same ownership... I highly recommend it as well)

This is not just a restaurant it’s an experience. You you have acquired a palate that craves clean exceptional ingredients then this is your spot. The food speaks for it self. But the staff deserves accolades, these folks provide service with the most gracious demeanor and of the smiles are nice too. The staff makes you feel like your are dinning with extended family. Angelo, often waits on me, and I can not say anything other thank you, thank you for always exceeding my expectations and that’s no small order😍

I went here on my birthday in April and got a nice dish of meat and vegetables. Than the staff gave me a free birthday chess cake! The restaurant was in a very high end apartment complex, so everything felt very extravegent, yet still doable of the wallet.

Staff was very attentive. Got right in. You can reserve a table online. In a cute little area off Southern Loop. They use blue corn tortillas for the tacos. Not my thing but they were good. The Chile relleno was tasty. I got it with beef. It was spicy. The refried black beans were good. The Pechuga A La Crema was my favorite. So creamy. Chicken breast was so moist. The tortilla soup was very good. Most places don't do it right. The sip trio was good. We didn't have room for dessert but it sounded good. Chocolate mousse or caramel flan . Overall great experience. Little pricey but what place isn't anymore.

El Cabo is a awesome place to eat clean friendly service. You can't compare their food is off the chain.

Food, service, atmosphere AAA!!! I'm from Cali, It's always my good-to because it reminds me of home.

Stop in here after a recommendation... and it doesn't disappoint! First I appreciated the hostess for putting us on the wait list, so when we arrived we were seated almost immediately. Then, Angelo our waiter was amazing! He suggested an off menu Margarita when I asked for a swirl (Frozen sangria swirl)...omg amazing!! Then he recommended the sopa appetizer & the special filet enchiladas! I wish this place was in Texas because we would be back all the time! Highly recommend.

We always enjoy the fresh food at El Cabo Verde. The tortilla soup was especially good on a cold, wet Sunday evening.

Fabulous food every single time. Always fresh and incredibly flavorful. The best service by an amazing staff that takes pride in their food and knowing their customers. Anytime is a great time here. Brunch, lunch and dinner is always lively, fun and delicious!

The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was great. Matthew was our waiter and he was the best I've had in ages. Kind and incredibly knowledgable. You can tell this family lives what they do and they love food. Will becomenone of our new favorite stops.

I can't believe that we have never been here before now. Wow! Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The presentation was great and the food came out fresh and steaming hot and the chips and 2 Salsas they brought out, just WOW! We had Verde Chicken enchiladas and the Blanco Beef enchiladas and they were both delicious and for dessert, not that we had any room left but we had to see if dessert was as good as our meal and so we ordered the Chocolate Mousse. OMG!! We only ordered one to share and it was so very good. We will be back and next time we will order 2 Chocolate Mousse!

Great food. The botana platter fed two of us. The Margarita Flight was tasty with strawberry, mango, and pomegranate. The big plus is the fresh tortillas made for each order as they are needed.

Prices don't match on website as they do in their establishment! That's false advertising! I ordered the Oaxacan soup that didn't list pork in their menu. I can't eat pork. Please be more transparent with ingredients and prices ! So much potential wasted. The one star is for their good customer service. High prices for quality that doesn't match.

tonight after having several meals here for the last 5 years had a bad meal. the pork tamales were tough and the appearance and smell was very off putting. after 1 bite would not try another. advertised wrapped in banana leaves but no tamale shell or banana leaf. disappointed

Shreveport is lucky to have a place like this. The food is fresh and the best part... its gluten free! I wish we lived closer; we'd visit more often.

Food, service, and ambiance are all excellent. I bring anyone from out of town here!

our favorite go to place with great food options and quick service with cozy ambience

We stopped in for dinner on our way home to Texas and had such a nice experience! The restaurant smelled amazing upon entering and was very clean. The hostess greeted us and walked us to a table immediately. Our waiter made awesome recommendations. The tab for three of us was right over $100 and my husband and I each had a premium marg (Hot Skinny and Golden) and we shared a bowl of queso perfection! Our son had Nachos (special order, not on the menu), my husband ordered the chicken enchiladas and I had the Camarones special for the evening, served over plantains and beautifully presented! If we come through Shreveport again we will make a point to stop here for lunch or dinner!

I went to lunch with my mother in law the other day. We had the dip sampler, and I got the beef enchiladas with red sauce and she got chicken enchiladas with green sauce. The salsas are impeccable. The dip sampler was nice too. The guacamole is salted and taste great with the time. The spinach queso is great and so was the poblano one. I enjoyed the spinach one more. Next time I go I'm gonna get the chorizo queso. It was so good my pregnancy craving had me going back for dinner pickup. Still great food although our food wasn't near as hot as it's was when it was in restaurant (as expected). Chips are super fresh and delicious.

I have made several stops to this restaurant over the past year, and the food is always delicious. I've tried the steak salad, tenderloin enchiladas (special), crazy rice (special), and their tacos. Make sure you ask about the specials. Everything is fresh, and the servers are so helpful and friendly. When I visit Shreveport, I consider this restaurant a treat to myself.

Went for Saturday brunch. Asked a male at the POS station - do I seat myself or do you seat me? I was told they'd seat me. He was entering an order. Others were running around... No worries I'll wait. Everyone's working. Well, no one cleaned tables and 1 four top table closest to us went unused. He looked up and was shocked none of the tables had been cleared in the back. He walks away (I presume to clean the two back tables). Lady comes up and ask party size? How many? Me: Just 1. Her: looks back, side, all around. Ok, you can go to the back. Points.... doesn't walk me over. Me: proceed to walk to the back and spins around wondering if there more space around the corner? What table is she seeing? I look up to see she's sat the mom and kid that just came and waited less than a minute. Read: they arrived, she stopped to acknowledge, got rid of me, seated them. They got the only empty and clean table. I'll trust this is a family owned place. I'm figuring maybe they've never worked as servers or front of the house manager but I won't stand around in mess awaiting to be treated like someone trying to spend money. Maybe this was a bad day, faux pas or an example of no training or sheer ignorance but it was off-putting for me. To drive 30min/miles for chilaquiles with steak and to be causally dismissed by being sent to purgatory or badlands of back of house without being tended to came off as preferential treatment to those arriving after me having not waited as long as I did but treated with glove service... Prompted me to leave. Hopefully the staff communicates with each other better. Hire more folks. Anticipate brunch crowds. Expect 12 noon to be a peak period or figure out who can be the host/hostess or have seating for dining patrons to wait. Or all of it and create a waiting area but maybe there's another solution...either way I hope they find it + execute it well so there's no hint of improper treatment nor favoritism. Hope I can return to a better day.

It's one of the best Oaxacan food restaurants I have tried, the service is incredible, the atmosphere of the place is super, I am Colombian but my love for Oaxacan food was born in this place, congratulations to the chef and his employees for such a great experience! Try the cheese dip and the flight margarita in a sunny day!

Excellent food! Would eat here all the time if we weren't just traveling through! Highly recommend.

Excellent food and great atmosphere!! Service is spot on every time. The warm salsa is fantastic. A very unique Mexican food experience. One of the best places to eat in Shreveport.

The best Mexican food in the area hands down! Truly our favorite, so fresh and always consistent. The staff is amazing as well!

Unusual to see a place pulling a clean five star rating on any review site, and I can kind of see why. It's a nice atmosphere at this restaurant that straddles the boundary between catering to college kids and more serious adults, it's got local ingredients, it's entirely gluten-free and has some vegetarian options. The horchata I ordered tasted right, which is to say kind of like egg nog but better, though the ratio of horchata to ice wasn't that high. My spinach enchiladas were good, but they just weren't great. A tad soggy from the beans on the side I think. The best flavors were when I mixed in the bit of guacamole on the side, but I felt like it was otherwise just missing a little extra kick. Indeed nothing was really spicy; the hottest thing was probably the tomatillo salsa that came with my free opening chips. I could probably come back and order differently, maybe get the extra hot sauce, but if I'm going to give them the best rating, everything's got to be just outstanding. It's definitely good enough that I would come back and try to find that perfect dish.

Muy bueno!!! My pastor and associate pastors brought me here when I started working at the our church and I was hooked. The chips and salsa and verde! Bussin!

Wonderful food, great service and atmosphere. Blackened shrimp was some of the best I've had. All around, great experience. Worth every penny.

This is THE best restaurant in Shreveport, and more than worth the drive from Bossier. It is an incredible atmosphere and feels like you are on vacation! The service was beyond incredible, and the food was amazing. It came out quick and was is not only the best Mexican food you can get around here, but the best meal all around. Highly suggest the Asado de Pollo and the Beef Empanadas, I had never tried empanadas before but these blew my expectations away! Cute restaurant, incredible staff, superior food, and all around perfect. Can't wait to go back!

The food was excellent. The service was amazing. And the salsa verde was simply divine.

Excellent food. Excellent service. Chips and salsa very unique. Really very good restaurant all around. Only minor thing is we thought the music was too loud. Small space, pretty intimate. Hard to talk.

Such a WONDERFUL restaurant- amazing Food and the service is impeccable! So accommodating. You can tell all the food is fresh. Definitely recommend this great place

This place was absolutely amazing! Wow! We stopped here on a long cross-country roadtrip from San Diego to NC and were really missing good Mexican food from back home, as it's honestly really hard to find authentic Mexican food in the South. I saw this place on Gluten Dude and decided to give it a try, especially seeing that the chef is from Oaxaca! Man, the food did not disappoint at all! I ordered the flautas de pollo, something I have not been able to have since my celiac diagnosis, and my jaw dropped because I could not believe they were really gluten free! I mean the texture was on point, all the flavor was authentic and delicious and it just brought me back to a simpler time of just enjoying food with no regard to whether it contained flour or not. So for the chef to be able to make these gluten free is just incredible. We also stopped on our way back to CA and tried the sampler plate, which was just as amazing. I mean seriously this place could hold if it was located in San Diego, so to come across this gem in Louisiana was such a pleasant surprise! Hats off to the chef! Can't wait to visit again someday.

Excellent food and service. Also, the margaritas are the best in the area. Try the spinach enchiladas, they are the best.

This place lives up to their description per the website. Quality ingredients, great food & service. I like the feel both inside dining & on the patio. Great all around spot. We go here often.

Excellent service and even better food. Local sourced organic foods along with some imported straight from Mexico. Fresh, warm salsa verde with in house made tortilla chips. Best verde I have ever had!

The service here is great because they don't get all up in your face. They leave you be and let you take your time.

This a really upscale Mexican restaurant! I ordered the Camaron al Mojo. It had plenty of shrimps that were cooked perfectly! The rice was flavorful and the veggies were grilled to perfection! Chris ordered the Enchiladas de Mole Negro. He said it was excellent and the chicken was very tender. I ordered frozen mango margarita which is pretty much the only alcohol I can tolerate. Boy, it was so good he had to take it away from me.

Started with the dip trio and a spicy marg to get the party started. The guacamole was the winner here but the queso lacked the substance/depth I have found other places. Had the chicken enchiladas as entree and it was well seasoned and the accompanying rice/beans hit the spot. Would have like to see a beef selection on the lower end besides rib eye/ filet. Also adding some quality cafe selections to end the meal would have been nice. Great atmosphere will return.

Definitely upscale Mexican restaurant. The verde enchiladas and the quesadillas were very good! The customer service was also nice - the waiter took a little long and forgot the queso, but overall he was nice.

Cute little Mexican restaurant right at the front of the Provenance community. Inside is nice and the tables are well spaced out. Complimentary chips and salsa are good. It's not on the menu, but you can get enchiladas a la carte. I got 2 chicken enchiladas, one with the tomatillo sauce and the other with the mole negro sauce. I liked the tomatillo sauce more but both were delicious. They try to source as much local and organic produce/meats as they can too. Service was a little slow, but they didn't have many waiters and were also trying to fill curbside orders.

I've eaten here twice and haven't been disappointed. It's a small spot, so I suggest off big meal times or there will be a wait. Service was fast and the food came out fresh and hot.

I was looking for a restaurant that had true vegan options and came across this one. Let me tell you, it was amazing!! The sweet potato enchiladas vegan style was so favorable and tasty. They will make any vegetarian option vegan. The rest of my family is not vegan and they said their food was delicious as well. The margarita flights were so good too and the service and ambiance was impeccable. Ask for Makayla, she was so helpful and her suggestions were great. Would definitely try again when in the area.

Great food & service! Pleasant atmosphere decor. Chicken Tortilla Soup is amazing. Also love the Hibiscus tea. Quesadilla is delicious. We eat here frequently & enjoy the freshness of everything we've tried so far. Definitely the best food around.

Slow service! Great Tacos! Atmosphere is awesome, noisy unless you can sit outside! Overall an okay experience.

You get the appetizer chips regardless, so you might as well get the queso poblano, which is the best cheese dip I've had in the south! The lamb tacos and hibiscus tea both fulfill their roles quite well too. Our server was on top of her game, and the interior of the restaurant is elegant. The whole experience was par excellence.

Great food! It's a nice intimate atmosphere. We ordered guacamole to go with our chips and salsa and it's probably the best guac I've ever had. Very pleased!

El Cabo Verde was a quiet and clean restaurant with great service. All of the ingredients were very fresh and authentic. The shrimp tacos were amazing as well as the pork carnitas. The dip trio is the perfect size and combination of flavors. The seasonal mango margarita was refreshing. The salsa is one of a kind. I will definitely return here. Worth every penny!

Superb personable service and consistently good food. Simply casual yet warm and comfortable open floor plan with contemporary decor. You can also choose a lively outdoor sidewalk cafe seating . Chef owner Gabe leads a talented team preparing culinary delights inspired by his grandma and from his own creation, using using locally sourced and authentic ingredients imported directly from Mexico, Check out their Daily Feature you will not be disappointed. Make reservations ahead !!

Cabo hits on all cylinders. The food was fresh, tasty and visually appealing. The staff was friendly and attentive. The restaurant is neat and clean with a west coast ambiance. An absolute jem in S/BC.

Delicious. Very impressed to see great Mexican food in Louisiana. Great service. The chicken tacos were some of the best chicken tacos I've ever had. I usually dislike onions sautéed in my tacos. But these tasted perfect. Will be back whenever I'm in the area.