Jonathan S.
Yelp
I cannot believe that I've lived in the Pearl for more than a year without dining here. Don't make the same mistake as I!
Verde Cocina is everything I need in a small restaurant. The staff are nice, attentive, and the outdoor patios are great. The immense tree cover, planters, lights, and sturdy private dining booths outside are perfect and I hope they do not ever require long waits to seat there.
I ordered the steak and eggs, with the recommendations of the staff to go medium rare and sunnyside up. Everything was tasty, and I really love this style of brunch. The steak could have been less cooked, so that's a good note for me next time. The side vegetables should also have some sort of light sauce, and the carrots could have been cooked more to create a fully softened vegetable salad. The coffee was quite large, too, but I am a fan of smaller coffee portions, so this is likely a personal preference of mine... I do not need a 14 oz coffee after noon, haha.
The prices are very good here, and with the nice ambience inside and out, Verde Cocina have a winner here. As it got busier, I did feel pressure to leave, though I was reading and eating quite slowly. I get it - they are well-liked and have a perfect place to enjoy great food any day.
I can't wait to return with my next book or friends.