Vida Verde Kitchen

We were in the area after a track meet and found this spot.. 3 stars is strictly for the food vs taste vs price.. guac was good but the eggs (yolk) had a weird taste.. I always get my eggs over easy anywhere but here, they weren't good at all.. We had a party of 5 but I can only speak for the food I tried.. 3 kiddos' meals were apparently good.. ours (my bf & I) were a little off.. asked for crispy potatoes and hash browns, they both fell short.. crispy bacon made up for them though.. Our server Angel was nice and attentive which made for a good visit. The place was clean and esthetically cute.. We don't live around this area, so probably won't be going back..

Nice new spot to grab apps at. HH is awesome 1-6 everyday. Angel was our server. He recommended some great drinks. Crispy Avocado tacos were very tasty. Free chips and salsa with entrees. Music was great. Good vibes out on the patio

Vida Verde Kitchen is a hidden gem! The flavors are fresh, bold, and unforgettable — every bite tastes like home with a twist. The atmosphere is warm, the service is top-notch, and you can tell every dish is made with love. Can’t wait to come back!

I don't usually write negative reviews so I will try to point out the positives? The service was friendly and prompt with one flaw. The meal came with a soup as a starter but everything was brought to the table at one time. They were accommodating for my partners gluten free request which was nice. The food, at best was mediocre. I ordered the ribs which was a very large portion but they were drowning in an overly sweet BBQ sauce and were served Luke warm. French Onion soup had a very unpleasant flavor, also Luke warm. Beans and rice were fine if unremarkable. My partner had the Baja fish tacos and didn't find them unpleasant but mostly forgettable. The restaurant had a pleasant decor but there were very few patrons on a Saturday night. All in all it gets a big Meh from us. Wish i could say more but you get the point.

Visiting Austin this week and have been to some amazing restaurants, and Vida Verde is added to the list! To learn they have only been open a handful of weeks was surprising as they had their stuff dialed in. Our waiter, Angel, was awesome, and it didn’t hurt that he was so adorable and has an amazing smile and personality. His service was top notch. We had enchiladas, chips and queso, house margaritas, and a Pineapple Jack. All was so delicious! Would highly recommend!

We had a really nice time getting dinner here! Our food was great. We got the frozen raspberry marg, elote, steak wrap, queso blanco, and ceviche tacos. The servers gave a small frozen treat and water bowl to my dog which I really appreciated. The atmosphere was a little slow, but to be fair, it’s a Tuesday evening and that was relaxing. We had a view of the quarry lake from the patio. We will definitely be back.

I have come to Viva Verde twice now since they opened and have been blown away by the quality AND quantity of food with their amazing prices! You can expect excellent service and a calm ambiance, with beautiful plants around the room that add a whimsical touch. Would definitely recommend adding this place to your list of must-go restaurants!

Came here tonight on a whim! Saw someone post about this place on Instagram and came to find out their soft opening is tmrw!! Amazing food, great service and chic ambiance. All the waiters recommendations for food were 10/10! We ordered the Killer Rita, Mango Guac, Tijuana Rolls, Steak Wrap, & Chicken Tinga Tacos. So tasty and a good amount of food for the price. Will definitely be coming back 👏🏻

We gave Vida Verde a chance for a friend lunch and were blown away. Great environment, great food, great drinks. The patio is so comfortable (even in Texas). Super impressed with all of the effort. Shoutout to our waiter, Angel!

Food quality- excellent Service- excellent Portions-excellent Ambiance-excellent Great new restaurant. Will be making this a staple spot!

3 stars cause the service and atmosphere was fabulous. That was what made the place worth the visit for instagram. Our serve was so attentive and incredible, so positive with energy. Food? Meh. Won't come back for the overpriced drinks and food. The barbacoa enchiladas definitely needed salt and lots of flavor. The Mexican rice was well...missing a lot... The birria was unsurprisingly disappointing, had more flavor than the enchiladas but for that price? Could get better ones at a food truck. This place has potential if they can figure out their recipes. I cannot understand spending this amount of money just for the atmosphere alone. Can't even imagine taking my family here without them trashing on how they ruin our easiest family's recipes. Go for the pictures, leave before placing the order.

We happened to see a new restaurant pop up in a space we've seen a few restaurants come and go and after a day in the sun, figured a patio meal would be great whether it was super delicious or not. Let me skip to the end...it was NOT delicious. We ordered apps and drinks and the apps were so bad and the menu SO wrong we bolted and was lucky to find a table next door at The Roaring Fork. Our waiter was friendly and prompt and the space itself was nice enough, but who planned the menu here? It was like a less expansive Chilis menu. We tried to start with a bit of Mexican, figuring it's hard to mess up guacamole and queso fundido but yeesh. The queso fundido had some overcooked meat and so very little cheese we laughingly ordered a second one just so we had enough to share to take the hunger edge off. No smooth, stretchy, bubbly deliciousness...it was awful. And if customers order "market price" guacamole and two queso fundidos...for the love of god, bring out a salsa. Nope, we needed to order SALSA as a separate appetizer. The menu was so odd - like the restaurant didn't know what it was going for so just threw a little bit of everything on there. A couple of sandwhiches, caprese salad...Mediterranean quinoa...bandito fries? A whole specialty fries menu? If the drinks had been good and the food fresh and tasty, we would have stayed, even if the menu was weird. I can count on one hand the number of times we've left a place after trying apps in my life!

The menu has a great variety, enough for picky eaters, carb-conscious moms, and big hungry men!

We tried Viva Verde on a weeknight whim and were pleasantly surprised. We sat on the patio that had a great view of the quarry lake and started with chips and salsa which were super tasty - great thick, fresh tortilla chips. We ordered Chicken Tinga tacos with rice & beans and Steak Tacos with street corn. The tacos were great, the street corn was delicious, and the rice and beans were just ok. The margaritas were great, too. Overall we were really happy with our meal and are excited to have a new restaurant in the area! One last note - while we didn't sit inside, I would say the ambience is not as pleasant as outside. The lighting needs to be warmer, whatever bulbs they used are too stark white. It's also a bit echoey due to the architecture, hoping they can create a little more warmth indoors for when the patio is not available.

Awesome service & delicious food! We decided to check out Vida Verde for Father's Day brunch and it did not disappoint. We will definitely be back!

Was looking for a vegetarian option and I went with the Mediterranean Quinoa Salad. I definitely recommend. Will not be disappointed

If you haven't tried vida verde don't walk, RUN!!! Good food , good drinks, good vibes! Went for their grand opening everything was amazing from food to staff to drinks . Will be going back. Highly recommend it.

The food was AMAZING! The waitress as awful. I hope that they help their wait staff grow because this place could be great!

Decided to stop in for lunch. This place delivers!! The queso blanco and homemade tortilla chips were amazing. Topped that off with an order of their delicious tacos. Angel was great and made sure that we were taken care of. Now, I just need to make more excuses to travel into Austin!!!

Loved this new restaurant. The salsa was absolutely fantastic. Really good fresh thick chips. Large portions and everything was fresh and tasty.

Vida Verde Kitchen blew my expectations out of the water! Our server, Hank was friendly and accommodating. The atmosphere made it feel like I was in a jungle. Everything we ate was delicious and fresh. I ordered the harvest guacamole and fiesta fajitas. Yum!! We finished with the Mexican fried ice cream, and let's say I'll be back and order it again!