Verde Cocina

Need a veggie fix?  Let me tell you about Verde Cocina!  This fun new restaurant is located in Hillsdale.  The owner began his business with a food cart located at local farmer's markets that was so popular he has successfully expanded.  They are a "farm to fork" cafe focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.  Each entree comes with a MOUNTAIN of in season sauteed vegetables.  On my most recent visit there this month the veggies even had some thinly sliced apples mixed in.  Delicious!!   The tortillas are thick and handmade daily.  I highly recommend this place for lunch with friends.  The upstairs dining room has plenty of seating and feels open and comfortable with lots of daylight.
The menu has many vegetarian dishes and a few with meat.  I'm not a vegetarian, but I will say I actually prefer the dishes without meat here because the veggies are so flavorful and well prepared.  As you can see in the above picture, we enjoyed the margaritas too!  The picture above is of the chile relleno, which was the daily special;  I highly recommend it!  Very satisfying.  This place has redefined my idea of "authentic mexican food" and I am loving it!
They are open Tuesday - Sunday.  Located at 6446 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97239.