Friendly employees, Great service, parking lot, clean restaurant, good amount of vegan options, bomb good

The Green Enchilada is the place to go when you're in Pacifica and wanting delicious Mexican food! The staff is friendly providing lovely hospitality. You can see how much they care about their restaurant with the quality of the food and great service. Highly recommend The Green Enchilada to anyone, give it a try! :) read more

For me, as a vegan, the G.Enchilada did excellent in providing a unique, tasty, and nourishing dinner meal in the Tofu Veg-Out Burrito, made as a bowl, for my additional gluten free needs! The way they made the brown rice n Spanish rice mix, upon request, as a bed for the great mix of cooked, raw, and spiced and refried vegan beans, was both yummy AND tasty, w/a touch of pride on the delivery and care for making good food for people, here! I'm sure I'd enjoy bringing my local friends who are Omni and Carni here, also, and Vegan and Gluten free folks will be cared for and cherished along w/all others. Fun, heathy, and filling meal, in a cool, relaxed neighborhood. I'll be back when I have room for that delicious sounding rice pudding, in Almond Base, and look forward to being served by this great establishment w/great service, to boot! read more

The Green Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Accessibility (Parking / Wait Time) 1/1 Star: big parking lot. No wait for service or a seat. _____ Service (Waiter / Cleanness / Ambiance) 1/1 Star: clean and modern. _____ Taste (0=Not Edible / 1=Edible / 2=Good (average) / 3=Must Try!) 1/3 Stars: this place lacks flavor in their tamale and enchilada. The green sauce had a strong black pepper taste. _____ Overall Experience 3/5 Stars _____ Last Words The best thing was the curro. read more

A new DINING room!!! This adds a next level for THE GREEN ENCHILADA (TGE) in Manor Plaza. If it's been awhile, go by and try out the dining room. There are still a few tables outside too. The kitchen now has its own dedicated space. TGE has always been my go-to place for tasty clean, organic Mexican-Peruvian burritos, tacos, enchiladas and more. One of my favs is their LOMO SALTADO w/BROWN RICE. Very grateful they can do TOFU in any taco, burrito, enchilada. And yes, I've done a TOFU LOMO SALTADO! There are breakfast options to check out as well. Service is always friendly, helpful, and, today, Michael took my order and filled me in on all the lovely changes that's evolved with TGE! Ordered: FAJITA BURRITO w/GRILLED CHICKEN, FAJITA VEGGIES, brown rice, black beans, pico de gallo. I'm happy with adding salsa verde bite for bite, and usually eschew the popular guacamole, sour cream. CHICKEN TAMALE. Beautifully wrapped in corn husk and steamed. The tamale was a very generous size, chicken almost dry, masa was unusually dense. Wondered if the latter two was the avoidance of lard and use of chicken breast in its recipe. This would make for a healthier tamale but more dense and bit drier. I'd order it again. I like picking at the steamed masa. AQUADITO. Aguadito de Pollo is a Peruvian Chicken Soup. Soup is a broth of cilantro, spices, hot pepper and simmered with chicken and rice. Loved the delicate flavors of the soup and the Use of chicken bone-in means a more nourishing broth. Perfect for our cold weather right now. I'll be back to try their other soups, CHICKEN POZOLE, SANCOCHADO (beef soup). As well as my fav, LOMO SALTADO, as well as their burritos, tacos, and enchiladas. And their famous Peruvian-style ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. See you there! read more

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The Green Enchilada has artwork in their hallway calling themselves "Inkazteka" which is a clever nod to their offerings of both Peruvian and Mexican food. Their menu leans more heavily towards Mexican food but their lomo saltado (and pollo saltado) more than a make up for it. While so many more purely Peruvian places cut corners by using frozen fries, Green Enchilada makes in house fresh hand cut fries. That's a bonus there. The fact that they are perfectly fried though, completely makes the dish a standout for me. My mom ordered the aguadito soup, which she loved as well. If you want wide variety of Peruvian food, this is not the place. But if you want a lomo saltado with fantastic home made fries, this spot nails it! read more

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Enjoyed a lovely dinner in the new dining room area! Food was excellent as ever! We ordered at the counter and then picked our seats. There was a table near us with a large party who had reserved their space, so that's an option to note. In that case, orders were taken at the table. Casual atmosphere, offered complimentary chips and salsa while we waited. Food came out with very little wait. Space is super clean and nicely decorated. Chairs are metal with no padding, so if you have a delicate hiney, keep that in mind ;) The staff and owner were super attentive and excited to talk about the addition of new Peruvian dishes in the coming days. So fun to see the excitement in the dining room from staff and patrons alike. We will be going back soon to try all the new additions to the menu. Excellent job! And congratulations to a lovely expansion! read more

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Wanted to grab something quick and yet good. We ordered: Carne Asada and hubby ordered: steak taco meal. I also ordered a drink, guava juice. Our meal was very good. Not salty at all. The guava juice was so fresh and good. I would definitely come back again and try something different. Our server was super awesome too. And there was plenty of parking at this little mall which is a plus. read more

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It was a cold, rainy day so I ordered their seasonal bowl of authentic pozole that came with freshly heated corn tortillas, a side of herbs if desired, and tortilla chips. it was fresh, hearty, and very good with plenty of chicken. They had a variety of foods on the menu and a nice dining environment. read more

The Green Enchilada - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Food: the soup is decent, but I like the ship the most. Their ships are bake and crispy. The green sauce also good. Service: their service is excellent. Server always ask what do we need and they bring everything we ask with a smile. I love their service worthy of tips. Ambiance: very Maxican atmosphere. Chill and vibing. read more

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The Green Enchilada is super delicious!! I'm gluten free and am always looking for GF friendly restaurants & this in my new favorite! I love their enchiladas & their mole is the bomb. I was here for the week visiting & came here twice. Don't miss out! read more

Whenever I'm in Pacifica visiting friends, we most often include a meal from here. Everything I've eaten looks great and tastes even better! I'm so happy they were able to expand and now have seating. Congratulations! read more

The Green Enchilada - Ensalada Pacifica (or Montera), Lomo Saltado, Chicken Quesadilla and complimentary chips n'salsa. - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Great food great service friendly staff and good spot for the community and great decor

We shared the wet style breakfast burrito. It was a huge portion with fresh ingredients. I liked how they chopped up fried eggs instead of scrambled as well as the crispy potatoes. Sauce went perfect with it. Service was great, friendly and attentive staff. They've remodeled since we were last here and I really like what they've done with the place. A nice dining hall with plenty of space. read more

The Green Enchilada - Breakfast Burrito wet style with green sauce. - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Visited the Green Enchilada again and was very pleased with my return. The server Micheal was very helpful and professional. My family loves to eat at the Green Enchilada. Try it and you'll see why we return again and again. Really delicious, high quality food that is always tasty. Their special of the day was Chicken Pozole and it tasted like how it should be - homemade and fresh. read more

The Green Enchilada - Chicken Pozole - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

My girlfriend and I went here on a weekend afternoon and had a wonderful lunch. I had cheese enchiladas with red sauce, and rice and beans. Every part of the meal, including the chips, was delicious. The flavors and texture of each component were memorable. I really liked the green sauce that came with the chips. Not sure if that's what also used on a green enchilada (I was just too much a creature of habit to step outside my comfort zone with the enchilada sauce). I also thought the presentation and dishware to be exceptional. We dined outdoors because we had a dog with us. Even though it is in a strip mall, it didn't have that feeling, and there is a wide, covered walkway so we had shade with plenty of space around us. The staff was friendly and patient. And finally it's all reasonably priced given the quality and the area. Afterwards we took the dog to the beach which was just a seven-minute walk away. I'm sure we'll be back. I would just ask them to make sure the cheese inside the enchilada is completely melted, as that is my preference, but I can't really ding them. They accommodated my request for flour tortillas and if I remember correctly at no extra charge. read more

The Green Enchilada - Cheese enchiladas with red sauce, rice, and beans - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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This is my 3rd time dining here and the food is delicious! I love the Special Torta and plan to order other food as well! Everything looks delicious and everyone says how much they love it . Fast service and super friendly staff make the dining even better! The ambiance is just perfect whether eating in or outside! It's a must come! read more

Friendly service. Delicious food. A wide variety of options from salads to burritos. I like that they have fresh made juice options available as well. 5/5 read more

Best Mexican place ever!!!! Very friendly service on top of great food. Is our to go place in Pacifica.

If you're craving real Mexican food that tastes like it came straight from a family kitchen, this place is a must. The atmosphere is casual but full of life--bright colors, great music, and the smell of fresh tortillas as soon as you walk in. My friends and I came here on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were genuinely friendly and patient. Prices are fair for the quality, and the portions are generous enough that you'll probably leave with leftovers. read more

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If you like The Green Enchilada like I do, then you also know that finding a seat can be a challenge at times. Well soon that will improve with expansion into their new dining room! Mario was nice enough to give me a preview peek today after he saw my interest. I think the new dining room looks great! Located directly next door to The Green Enchilada. The dining room offers much more seating area. The environment will be more comfortable too since the needs of the kitchen will not have an impact on airflow and temperatures. There will be a new counter area make ordering easier. Even the dining area windows will offer a better view of Pacifica's hillside. And the new dining room will offer much better opportunities for group parties and events. Look for The Green Enchilada's new dining room to open around the end of July 2025. Possibly coinciding with other culturally important days. Definitely looking forward to another one of their Chicken Enchilada Plates with Mole while inside the new room. Absolutely delicious! I am excited for The Green Enchilada's future and for the improvement of another of Pacifica's well established restaurants. @thegreenenchilada_ #thegreenenchlilada #new #dining #room read more

The Green Enchilada - The Green Enchilada's new dining room! Opens at the end of July 2025! - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Super friendly and the food is delicious! Every time I eat here I feel like I'm eating healthy but it tastes good!

Did a quick take out of tamales here earlier this week. One chicken and one pork with their tasty green salsa. Large tamales...but very much filled with masa compared to the meat ratio. The masa was tasty but it would have been nice to have a bit more of the protein. I will go back and try another of their menu items. Friendly welcoming staff. Easy location. Fair pricing. read more

I love everybody here they take such good care of me. Food is excellent healthy, and makes me happy.

stopped in for a quick bite after some impromptu whale watching. very friendly and helpful staff (Thanks, Michael!) and a very well thought out menu able to accommodate vegan and gluten free options. And very mindful of potential allergen issues. The carnitas taco plate was very filling and all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful. if you can, try the guava fresca. heavenly! read more

Came here last night and I want to start off by saying thank you so much for being open on Christmas. I did so much cooking over the week for our big Christmas Eve dinner that I didn't want to spend any more time in the kitchen. We had eaten here one other time during Covid and it was good but admittedly we always go to one of the other local taquerias near by. Some taquerias have really good carnitas, some have better tacos, some better burritos.. we frequent different taquerias for different things. This taqueria will now be on our permanent rotation for burritos! I'm not saying that's all that's good here. I can't speak to that because I haven't had anything else (except for a bite of my boyfriend's carnitas taco) but now that we see how delicious the burritos are we can't wait to come back and try more. I want to mention that the ingredients in our burritos tasted wonderful and fresh. I ordered a grilled chicken burrito on a spinach tortilla with refried beans, cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Pretty basic burrito but the taste was far from basic. I also love that they have different options for rice, tortillas, beans, and sauces! Boyfriend's carnitas taco was good but the pork tasted stewed or braised rather than fried. Maybe it was just ours. This place is a fantastic choice if you're trying to watch your waist line or you just want healthier and fresher options. We're very happy to finally discover this gem. Icing on the cake is that it's in our hood. The gentleman that helped us was kind and helpful. We did take out but there is inside dining as well. Thank you again for the wonderful Christmas dinner! read more

The service is great. The man assisting us with order was really nice and friendly, and made us feel like home. Food is good as well. I ordered potato and cheese burrito. read more

I ordered a bowl packed with fresh veggies, perfectly seasoned protein, and a bright, tangy dressing that tied everything together. Every bite tasted crisp and clean, like the ingredients were actually alive and not just thrown together. You can tell they care about quality. read more

I returned and ordered the Pacifica salad again. It was just as good as the last time! The music wasn't as loud this time, and I enjoyed it! I'll be back. read more

It was my first time visiting since their remodel, which was due to the fire in the restaurant next door. Well now they have expanded and the space is vibrant. The decor is colorful, which made me feel happy as we ate our delicious food. They now have tables with plenty of room. The owner even came to welcome us in and ask how we liked the food. Good flavors - I'm happy this place is thriving. It is a fusion of Peruvian and Mexican - great place to enjoy both cuisines in one local spot. read more

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If you want your food cooked in avocado oil this is the place to come. Service is amazing and the food is delicious.

Really enjoyed the experience here - great flavors, friendly service. I don't get to Pacifica that office despite passing near it often but went here since there were vegan options which did not disappoint. Tofu scramble and Peruvian fusion burrito were both delicious. In-house made salsas both very delicious and flavorful. The man behind the counter brought us samples of aqua fresca they had just made. I'm excited to come back here and try more things! read more

I've always loved The Green Enchilada! The customer service has always been top-notch, the food is fantastic, and the atmosphere is always wonderful! We've been coming here for the past seven years and will not stop! read more

Food was so tasty and the service was excellent. I was pleasantly surprised by this place after doing a hike nearby and looking for something to eat. read more

Love the peruvian fusion burrito! Great ambiance also! Also great lomo saltado here! read more

Came in the afternoon and was pleased to be able to get a breakfast burrito as they serve breakfast all day! I was able to request it wet style with green sauce which was a bonus! Service was quick and the food was delicious! The music was low enough to still converse with each other. Will definitely be returning soon! read more

I love this place. There's nothing like authentic Mexican food... my fav! I've had the chicken pozole, seafood torta, shrimp burrito, and im have a super shrimp taco tonight! read more

The soup is sooooo satisfying especially on a cold summer day! Great flavor with a small amount of chili, perfect for a mild to medium spice level. Rich cilantro infused broth gives it a beautiful green color.... So good. read more

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All the people here are very nice and very helpful. Their food is absolutely delicious! Come and try it and you could even online

Excellent food and great customer service. Best burritos in Pacifica. Minimal weight for food.