Colonia Verde is one of the best mexican restaurants in New York for dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Fort Greene.
Fort Greene does not lack for ambition, but Colonia Verde does something the borough's more congratulated rooms routinely fumble: it holds a specific culinary geography and refuses to let it blur.
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“Colonia Verde is worth putting on the shortlist for Trout Ceviche and Aguachile de Camerón—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Shrimp, lime, orange & passion fruit marinade, jalapeño pepper, avocado, cilantro & yucca chips
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Shrimp, lime, orange & passion fruit marinade, jalapeño pepper, avocado, cilantro & yucca chips
Leche de tigre, crispy quinoa, cilantro
10 oz of grass-fed steak with farofa
Recado negro marinated, served with grilled kale, lime juice, queso fresco
Colonia Verde is a strong mexican option in Fort Greene in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Trout Ceviche and Aguachile de Camerón also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,003 Google reviews.
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Colonia Verde is a Mexican restaurant located in Fort Greene, New York. Fort Greene does not lack for ambition, but Colonia Verde does something the borough's more congratulated rooms routinely fumble: it holds a specific culinary geography and refuses to let it blur.
Colonia Verde is best for neighborhood, dinner, local. Colonia Verde is a strong mexican option in Fort Greene in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Trout Ceviche and Aguachile de Camerón also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,003 Google reviews.
Colonia Verde is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.2 from 1,003 reviews
Start with Aguachile de Camerón, Trout Ceviche, Squash Moqueca and Picanha. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Colonia Verde holds a 9.2 Google rating from 1,003 reviews. Colonia Verde is a strong mexican option in Fort Greene in New York when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Trout Ceviche and Aguachile de Camerón also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 1,003 Google reviews.
Colonia Verde is located at 219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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