Costa Verde
“I had the Picante de Mariscos…a delicious dish made of marinated Squid, Octopus,shrimps in Seafood Sauce served with rice….”
“Go try it out and don't miss their desserts, especially "Alfajores" after that comes Flan and some other good things.”
“I am, by no means, an expert on tamales but I've had enough to know a good one when I taste it.”
Costa Verde
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
2 reviews
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After waiting forever to eat at this Peruvian spot, I hoped that what I've ordered was worth every dreaded minute. And wow, it truly was the most delish, delish, Chinese Peruvian dish, I've ever had. Their green sauce was off the hook, I wish she gave me some extra aji sauce to take home. I ordered, the House Specialty Chaulafan, which is similar to Chinese style fried rice. It cost about $9 bucks. The serving proportion was huge and could easily feed two people. The dish had, fresh veggies, shrimps, chicken, beef,fried egg, and the fried rice, oh so freakin' good. I absolute loved it. Be sure to have a lot of patience because the food is prepared fresh, and its definitely worth the wait.
I shamefully ignored this restaurant for years in favor of the Argentinian place next door. I'm not completely sure why. Maybe it was the plain, unassuming store front or their sole advertisements recommending only roasted chicken, a food that can be found at literally fifteen different places within a four block radius. Whatever it was, it's safe to say that it wasn't love at first sight.
But, it was love at first bite. I had their mixed seafood ceviche. A colorful plate arrived of squid, shrimp and octopus sitting in lemon and lime and topped with chopped onions accompanied by a boiled potato and a large slice of sweet potato. The ceviche blew my mind. I'd never thought of ceviche as "hearty" before but the flavors were fresh and comforting. I think it may very well be one of the standout menu items. They offer three different varieties here, and I'll keep returning to try them all.
I also can't say enough good things about their tamales. I am, by no means, an expert on tamales but I've had enough to know a good one when I taste it. And these rank pretty highly. You must order yourself one when you stop in. Trust me, you'll thank me later.
Aside from the ceviche, their primary offerings are their steaks with rice and beans and their previously mentioned roasted chicken. The waitress highly recommended their pollo, saying that they marinated it very well and that it's their most popular item. She showed a lot of enthusiasm and pride in it. And it must be good, how often does a waitress push the cheapest item on the menu?
I walk by this restaurant almost every day and their dining room is almost never even half full. I'm not sure how they stay in business. Costa Verde is easily the most underrated restaurant in my neighborhood.