Verano Food Purveyors in Halifax

Delicious chilaquiles!

Dietary restrictions: Theres lots if gf options! Food

Delicious food and excellent service. The meat arepa is the best Ive ever had.

The best place! The food is delicious! And the attention has no comparison, the place is clean, and very quiet, it is really worth it

A great lunch spot with an amazing arepa. It was delicious!! Friendly service as well.

Tacos are great

Venezuelan food done in a caring, lovely style.

Had brunch here and the food was delicious.

Empanadas were excellent.

Verano is the best! You have to try the patacon!!!

Amazing food and nice service. Strongly recommend

Favourite place in Halifax. Always consistent quality and friendly service. Their pork is the best.

We stopped in here for lunch before heading to the airport to go back home. What a great restaurant!! The owners are absolutely wonderful, the food was so good and flavourful. They have some vegan and vegetarian options as well. My partner had a vegan arepa and loved it. I had the chilaquiles verdes with chicken, it was amazing!

Excellent every time! Everyone should eat here.

I got take out but the empanadas were amazing! Have been meaning to go to this place for a long time. I will be back soon to try more!

Service was excellent and the food was absolutely delicious! Best chicken taco and empanadas Ive ever eaten in my life. I will 1000% be back!

Heartily recommend the Mushroom melt and Beef tacos. Very straightforward, with a ton of flavour and good size.

By far the best Latin restaurant in HRM, the staff is amazing, very friendly, the prices are good and the portion are even better, I will always recommend the pork arepa, you will fall in love.

The patacon was delicious and the service was great! I like the online ordering system. I didnt add avocado to my beef patacon but I think I will next time as I suspect it would take an already delicious dish to the next level.

Yummm!

Excellent dining experience! Will definitely be back. I had a black bean soup with tortillas and a pulled pork taco. Could hear other guests raving about the authentic cooking and enjoyed a very tasty meal.

Braised beef patacones were outstanding. Great empanadas as well!

Simply amazing food and great service! I had the chicken tings tacos which were extremely juicy and tasty along with the braised beef empanada which was excellent. Restaurant is very clean. I wish they were open later and/or on weekends! I would highly recommend trying them; I know I will be back for more soon!

All around amazing place

The arrepa are to die for. Tasty and delicious

Probably the best thing Ive eaten all year. Everything has simple ingredients (no evil Cilantro snuck in) and is GF. Exceptionally affordable.

Best patacon in the city

Great food from nice people!

The best Latin restaurant in Halifax, I have visited it on several occasions and always enjoy the food. The green chilaquiles are very delicious and accompanied by a plate of black beans it is a delicacy. I definitely recommend it and I will surely return. Gracias por la grata experiencia

Delicious food (home made and gluten-free), very convenient to order and friendly service. I try to visit every time we pass through Halifax, I recommend it too :)

Pork Patacon was really good!

This place makes some really amazing Arepas, the best Ive had in the country. I will forever return

Delicious food options, it was hard to decide because everything looked great. The portions were huge and everything was so tasty. Highly recommend. Original latin food!

With a lot of enthusiasm, I ordered online and came to pick up today. The process of ordering online and picking up was smooth and timely. The dishes were packed neatly in branded plastic boxes, through which the food looked amazing. You can definitely notice the authenticity of the flavors, However, I had only two issues with the: De Patacon was incredible, but very hard to hold in my hands. Everything inside fell apart, and they had to eat the amazing ingredients separately. The beef empanada, although crispy, it is still deep-fried in the corn dill flavor, overpowers the taste of watching Side. I will definitely come back for another taste of the amazing Patacon, hopefully you ll figure out how to eat it correctly

Food here is amazing.

Great food. Its pricier than alternatives, but the alternatives are nowhere near as good. Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetarian options

I paid a little over $18 for 3 delicious varieties of soft shell tacos and it was definitely a memorable lunch. Each bite was overflowing with juicy goodness and overall it was a 5/5 meal. Ill probably try the empanadas next. The service was prompt and I was in and out in ~40 minutes. My only suggestion would be serving them in a small tray rather than a plate since things can potentially get messy.

What a good tacos and chilaquiles. very good seasoning, excellent tortillas, and very good coffee, I would like it to be a refill. the owners very friendly

Absolutely delicious. The tacos were so good and I wish I knew about this spot sooner!! Staff was so kind. Great place to get lunch we ll be back !

We had a taco bar for 50 ppl catered by Verano for my Husbands 40th Birthday. There was a meat option, vegetarian option, and they were such a hit. The coordination was seamless and easy, and I would use them again in a heartbeat. Vegetarian options: We had a bean-taco option, which was delicious. For those who ate meat, they also put the beans on their tacos, but alone with the salsas etc, the beans were also amazing Dietary restrictions: The tortillas were corn, and thus worked for anyone wanting GF.

love this place, always go here on my days off!! such a treat, staff is super friendly food never disappoints, and portions are massive. chef even comes out to check how u are enjoying the food, so sweet!

Absolutely amazing food.

Amazing food! My partner is from venezuela and loves the food here, all very authentic and delicious. A must visit Vegetarian options: Meatless options with optional cheese Dietary restrictions: Lots of gluten free options

The food is crazy flavourful and delicious. La comida tiene mucho sabor y está riquísimo! This is the place to go for heart hearty breakfast, brunch, lunch and even takeout! Este es el lugar para tener un desayuno lleno, brunch, almuerzo y para llevar. Dietary restrictions: Gluten free options Wheelchair accessibility: Off the Main Street. East to access

Delicious tacos and very reasonable prices

Ive been wanting to try this place and I definitely was not disappointed. My friend and I both tried the empanadas (1 black bean, 1 mushroom & 1 pork) and they were incredible!!! I am absolutely looking forward to taking my husband and trying some other menu options. Do yourself a favor and stop by and grab a bite. They are amazing!

LOVE this place. Food is so good, and the staff is super friendly.

I ve loved every single dish I ve had from here, but the chilaquiles and pork patacon have to be my favorites. Delicious food every time, and the owners are so lovely!

Omg this place is delicious. The food is made to order not made in the morning so allow extra time or order in advance. Tacos, empanadas, patacones and other stuff. Seems to be venezuelan.

Vegetarian options: Best empanadas I have ever tasted in my life!

Love the beef tacos!

Excellent food and service. The flavors

I ordered Patacon. It had roast beef ,special sauce and some other stuff. It was a Venezuelan dish. I loved the way which they take orders. You would a qr code at the table and order by scanning it. Customer service was awesome

Verano is Halifaxs top spot for homemade empanadas. Trust me. What sets them apart are two things: excellent portions and mouth watering fillings (16 Hour Braised Beef, Black Bean and Queso fresco, Chicken Tinga - just to name a few). This is a uniquely wonderful Mexican and Venezuelan restaurant experience that, from what I can tell, is family-run. Dine-in or order as the perfect grab-&-go snack, you wont be disappointed. The only downside is theyre not open on weekends.

Excellent food, Good prices, Good portions and even better staff!!

So fresh and delicious! Vegetarian options: Menu has vegetarian options Dietary restrictions: Menu has gluten free options

This was the best restaurant we tried in Halifax!! Amazing food there were 4 of us and we all had a fabulous meal. And the owners were so attentive and kind. Would come every day if we could!!! Vegetarian options: Lots of options without meat available

Vegetarian options: Everything is fresh and delicious and the owners are so friendly will be back. I recommend anyone in the Halifax area to give this a go!!!

My first time having patacones in Canada!! Absolutely delicious and reminded me of my time in Central America. Will 100% be back

Outstanding tacos. Fast service.

Shared patacon, a chicken arepa, and two empanadas between two. The food was delicious and filling.

Stopped here on a lunchtime walk while visiting Halifax in May. I ordered two empanadas - one black bean and one pork - they were way bigger than I anticipated and I could not finish both. So tasty! Friendly staff. Would like to return to try more menu items.

Deeeeelicious! Patacones with eggs were heavenly. Gracias!

Best Arepas ever!!! Never expected such a tasty arepa flavor in Canada!!! Full recomended.

The best Latin food in Halifax. There s no tacos like these anywhere else in the city. So good!

I m Latin American and can guarantee the food is authentic and sooo delicious!

Visiting Halifax and made our way to the end of Hollis St. Had seen reviews while searching the area online and Glad we found them. Tried the braised beef patacon and mushroom & havarti empanada melt - both were fabulous ! Looked a bit small at first but quality food so satisfying. Note: they close earlier (perhaps for catering) so *check the time ... you will NOT be disappointed.

Fantastic food at very reasonable prices. Braised beef patacon to die for. Super friendly service, too.

Delicious and the people are lovely

Favourite place for lunch in Halifax. Everything here is amazing and the service is incredible. I had the pork arepa and was not disappointed. I usually stick with a favourite menu item at restaurants but I am determined to try the entire menu as everything is phenomenal!

Recommend the pork taco, mushroom and cheese empanadas, they are so delicious! ! ! The boss is also very nice! !

Sooooo good!

Went out for a work lunch and we decided to go here. I was not disappointed. I had the beef arepas and it was delicious. One of the best sandwiches Ive had in the area. Prices are also reasonable for the quality and portion size. The restaurant itself was very clean and had a relaxed atmosphere. Overall, a great experience. Will definitely be coming back again sometime.

Incredible food!!

We spent the morning walking the streets looking for the best breakfast. We settled down here and immediately felt like we were in Mexico. The Staff were top notch and the breakfast tacos and wrap We had was 5-stars. Only suggestion would be an extra corn tortilla under the tacos to catch all the droppings :) by far the best Mexican style breakfast Ive ever had! Enjoy

Super friendly people and excellent high quality food

Oh my goodness this was the best food Ive had in years! Everything tasted so good. I cant wait to go back. Highly recommend. Vegetarian options: Great vegetarian selection

I love this place! I can recommend the chilaquiles and the arepas!

Excellent ! delicious Venezuelan cuisine. We had a blast.

The empanadas were amazing, the Tequeños so good, out of this world. Its great to have this place in the city. Every sunday I dream this place opens on the weekends

Happy to try food from Venezuela here . It was tasty and definitely worth trying.

Best South American food in Halifax

Amazing food and atmosphere! I ordered the tacos and they were so flavorful and juicy, plus the size was a good portion as well. Priced well and will definitely be back.

Went for the first time today to try. We all enjoyed it. Well be back.

Love this tasty treasure of a restauran! Locally owned and operated by fantastic and talented people. Have had them cater an event with a taco bar and done pick up and delivery service. Love that theyre now able to offer the local delivery. The cost is very reasonable for portions, food quality and delivery. Highly recommend the braised beef empanadas and the tacos.

If you havent eaten here yet, you should. Now. Seriously. I am continually blown away by the quality and value. Everything Ive tried has been a fantastic combo of taste and texture. My personal favourites: 16 hour beef Arepa, 16 hour Pork Patacon w/Avacado, and now the Black Bean and Queso Empanadas. Seriously: check Veranos hours, and if they are open, you owe it to yourself to stop by (or schedule delivery w/in 7 km).

Delicious empanadas and arepas!

Yummy food made by people who genuinely want you to enjoy it!

Wow, incredible! The mushroom empanada was so delicious. The service was amazing. Definitely worth a visit!

Great food lovely people

Consistently delicious food! I usually get 1 Arepa, 2 Empanadas and 1 random dish. Everything served here is fantastic. And the staff are super friendly, and fantastic as well. I usually eat immediately I get the food and never have time to take pictures

Delicious, authentic, fast and friendly

We had lunch here for the second time last Friday and already cant wait to return! Excellent service from the moment you enter. The food is fresh, delicious and beautifully plated. I love that the food is sooooo flavorful! See you soon Veranos!!!

Delicious Mexican and Venezuelan food. We ve returned often for their arepas and patacones. Their portions are large and tasty! A very good option for gluten free diets.

This is my favourite place for lunch in Halifax. In winter I get the black bean soup and an empanada. In summer I get a patacon. You really cant go wrong, everything is fresh and delicious. And they have incredibly friendly service. Theres nothing else like it in town.

Lovely Venezuelan lunch spot. Reasonable prices too

Good service. Excellent food

Easily my favourite place to pick up lunch in Halifax.

I had a patacon for the first time here and it was incredible. I had mine with pork that been been braised for 16 hours. This place is authentic and delicious!

Delicious arepas!! So flavorful and perfectly cooked. Staff was so kind and friendly. Would be a regular if I lived here!!

Excellent food for lunch and something different.

Incredible food!! Definitely a gem in downtown Halifax.

So glad we got to eat here while in Halifax! We had split an beef arepa and a pork patacon sandwich and they were both amazing! Way better than anything similar Ive had in Toronto and a mich larger portion for the price too! 100% eating here again any time Im in Halifax!

Excellent place, recommended human warmth, combined with excellent service

First time here, and it wont be the last! We wanted to try something completely different, so we ordered Patacons, and they were incredible! Lovely shop, and warm, friendly proprietors too! Highly recommend!

Incredible food. The beef patacones was Amazing!

What delicious food! I missed these exquisite flavors. The beautiful place and the attention 1000% recommended.

Healthy, tasty, fresh. Lovely staff!

This place is a hidden gem in Halifax!! My husband and I came into this family owned and operated eatery for breakfast and were overwhelmed by the quality and superior taste of the food. The menu is Venezuelan inspired which we had never sampled before. We were so glad we did. Graziano was very friendly and gracious with the service and his son-in-law a masterful cook. Try the Buenos Dias Tacos or the B & C Grilled Breakfast Sandwich. We returned a few days later before leaving Halifax and ordered their patacon and empanada for lunch to go. They packaged everything up separately for us as we werent consuming it until a few hours later. Again, the food was amazingly delicious!! Highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for something out of the ordinary with extraordinary taste and great service!! Thank you Graziano and family for a great experience.

Holly molly this place is the bomb! The empanadas are absolutely the best Ive had ever. Love love love the food!

This is the best meal we had on our trip to halifax, we had to come back every day for it. Honestly I dont know why other restaurants exist when this one does.

Absolutely delicious food that you really cant get many other places in the city. Extremely fast service too. Definitely give it a try if youre downtown!

Good food and clean

Dynamite Latin American food. You want a taste of home? Go here.

Loved every bite of our meal at this clean, bright and welcoming place in downtown Halifax. I chose papillon, the national dish of Venezuela, with a sunny egg and it was delicious and the egg cooked perfectly. The flan I ordered for dessert was absolutely scrumptious! If Im ever in Halifax again, I will be eating here again. Take the time to walk away from the boardwalk for this gem.

Great food and great portion sizes. Service always with a smile.

Mushroom melt tacos were divine, just the perfect amount of spicy. Service was kind and quick, definitely coming back. GREAT place for vegetarian options

Best chilaquiles by far, papi. I loved the attention and the vibe, such a nice place to get food with your friends

Delicious food, everything very beautiful and the staff super nice.

Excellent service, location and food. I ordered chicken Patacon and tequeños. Everything was delicious and the staff was very friendly .

Food is amazing. And it stays amazing.

The empanadas are great but the arepas are even more delectable. The owner is helpful and very friendly. My only complain is that they are not open in weekends or evenings for me to have it now often.

It s actually unfair to other restaurants in the area how good this place is for the prices. It s a pleasure and luxury to eat Verano every time. I d give it 10 stars if I could.

The most genuine people, making the most genuine food. It is so unbelievably good, you can tell that the head chef loves what he does and loves to bring you his creations. How does this place not have a lineup outside of it at all hours? Though I m glad it doesn t, because that means I can enjoy a bite of the most authentic and delicious food anytime I want :) Everything on the menu is unreal. Prices are

Undiscovered gem, clean, modern, comfy. Food and service were excellent (Personally preferred the beef arepa to the pork one but both great) Black bean soup was This is the perfect spot for a downtown lunch or afternoon bite as it can be real quick.

I had a black been soup and a patacon for lunch. The food was absolutely amazing. Planning a return visit soon.

Amazing food, gluten free, full of flavour. Staff is friendly and a pleasure to chat with while ordering.

Ive been meaning to try this place for a long time... and Im very happy I finally did! Great food, great service. Will be back.

Great food!

Im in love with your chilaquiles! However, I wish your hours of operations were more suited for people that work or open for breakfast-brunch on weekends! When Im not at work, this place is closed, and when I am working, I cant go.

Amazing food!! I had the 16 hour braised beef patacon and it was the most delicious meal I have had in a long time! Everyone was so friendly! I highly recommend this restaurant. I cant wait until they open on Saturdays!!!

As a Venezuelan in Canada I ll recommend this places with me eyes close! Food was amazing, service was so friendly. Can t wait to come back!

Authentic and delicious. Reasonably priced with friendly and efficient service

I m from Venezuela visiting from Montreal. The food and the service were both amazing. We had to come back the next day just to try different items from the menu and they were delicious too. 100% recommended! We re definitely coming back when we visit Halifax again. Excellent food and service! 100% recommended when visiting Halifax. (no lunch to eat the patacones, sobretodo de pernil) If you are in Halifax and you want to taste the best Latin cuisine, you have to come eat here! (Lunch or dinner) 100% recommended from a Venezuelan who lives in Montreal.

Delicious and filling arepa!

If you love good meats, cilantro, lime, and garlic then you will enjoy this place!!

In short: everything on the menu is amazing. I have had almost everything on the menu now and it is all incredible. My favourites: beef arepa, chicken patacon and the chilaquiles. All of the empanadas are great- especially the mushroom (and I do not like mushrooms at all). It is my favourite restaurant in Halifax hands down. I should also mention that the owners and staff are such a delight. As of September 13/21 they will have expanded operating hours so if you can t get downtown on a workday go on Saturday. I promise you will not be sorry.

Fantastic friendly staff. Incredibly delicious and massive empanadas. Also cool next level plantain chips!!

Amazing food, great service. I recommend this place to everyone!

One of the best places in HRM for breakfast or lunch!

Food is amazing, prices very reasonable and very friendly. Love the Venezuelan sauce.

If you havent tried Verano, you should. Mexican and Venezualan food at its best. This is not your ordinary mexican style food you find in bigger restaurants, this is the real deal. The braised pork or beef arepas are delicious and well worth trying as are the epanadas. I have not met anyone who has not enjoyed a trip here.

Fantastic little spot on Hollis street with seating inside and a few tables outside. My wife had the breakfast sandwich and she enjoyed it. I had the Chilaquiles with 2 sunny side up eggs and it was so delicious. It was done perfectly as the tortillas were not soggy and the eggs perfectly cooked. It was a huge bowl and probably can feed 2 people. The service was excellent and very friendly. We would not hesitate to eat here again.

Excellent food.

Really enjoyed the empanadas and patacón. Fast friendly service as well.

A delightful accidental find when I needed lunch in a hurry. Lovely menu, delicious homemade food, good prices. The black bean soup was so nourishing and tasty. I ll be back!

Most delicious Mexican Flan I have ever tasted!!!

Amazing

Friendly staff and great food

Run. Don t walk.

I tried tacos and arepas they were really tasty. The staff is welcoming. Will definitely go back sometime.

I haven t had Latin food this good since I was staying with a family in Guatemala. The black bean soup was rich and hearty, the plantain in the patacon was delicious and the empeñadas were a generous portion, a crispy delight. Would highly recommend!

Absolutely delicious food and stunning service!

Best egg, bacon and cheese sandwich I ve ever had. So flavourful and very filling. The staff were friendly and explained the menu to me thoroughly. Not to mention the food was so cheap!! Great value for your money, would 100% recommend for a quick bite.

I was really excited to try the arepas here after falling in love with them in Toronto. The arepas at Verano are pretty good-- both the pork and the bun was a little drier than I had hoped but the flavour was there.

Best Mexican/Mexican inspired food Ive had the pleasure of eating in Halifax. The chicken tacos and Spanish wrap are amazing. Also friendly staff make the whole experience enjoyable.

This place is by far my favourite place to go to for breakfast! I havent tried anything other than a few breakfast sandwiches here, but it is so good that I will go out or my way to come here for food. If I could give more than 5* I would!

Great restaurant with such a warm welcoming staff. The Empanadas are incredible!!! Mushroom, pork and beef. Had them all. Under $10 for 2! Grab a beer and relax. Fun music and smiling faces. During such times (pandemic) you wouldn t know it relaxing and having lunch here.

Good service, tasty food These tacos are no joke

Went for Halifax Burger Week 2020. Had the La Morena Burger with chicken. The best chicken burger I have ever had. So good that we all got a second burger right then and there. Staff was very friendly, the restaurant was comfortable and clean, and did I mention how good the food was? Will definitely be back to try their Tacos as I have read good things online. If you are reading this review, then you are trying to decide if you should go, and the answer is yes, you should go, right now :)

Went for burger week to try the chicken option of La Morena after scoping it out online. Not only did it look just as appetizing as it did in pictures, it was the best chicken burger I have EVER had by far! The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating, and we were not waiting long for our food. This place is the definition of a hidden gem and I would highly recommend checking it out.

I had an order of Onion Soup and Spanish Wrap today and absolutely enjoyed it until the very last bite. The food was fresh, flavorful and very well presented as well as affordable. People who served us were kind and friendly. The only issue for me is the air ventilation system inside. I don t like when I walk out of a restaurant and find that my clothes, hair smell like the food. I will definetely keep going there but for take-out only!

This is a lovely place, a bit out of the way, but you should definitely make the trip here.. the food was absolutely phenomenal and they went out of the way to make sure that we were super happy with everything we got. its so nice to see such an authentic restaurants in downtown Halifax. Definitely above & beyond on the quality level. Do yourself a favor, walk the extra half a block to get there, and enjoy your breakfast and lunch. It will be worth it most definitely.

Best burger on Halifax area. Best burger week option.

Amazing food and amazing service. I am never disappointed when I come here. Best place to go in Halifax!

What an awesome burger. The right amount of spice and sweet. Beautifully cooked pork patty, avacado and pineapple. We walked in just after close, but they were very welcoming and made us a burger anyways. This place is a hidden gem and you should check it out for a great downtown lunch.

Excellent service and excellent El Jefe burger during burger week

A place in Halifax where you can find Venezuelan, Mexican and Cuban food. Love arepas and tacos.

Delicious taste and great price!

Love this place for quick and tasty lunches.

Amazing, delicious food! Very friendly staff as well. Ill definitely be coming back!

Will come back here every time we visit the city

This food is made with love, every day!

My first time here! The days special was braised pork empanadas. I have no regrets. They were crunchy and cheesy and amazing, it was a challenge to wait long enough to cook down before taking a bite. I really need to come back soon for brunch. The restaurant was nearly empty when I visited around 1:30, but I imagine it might get quite busy during the lunch rush with all the office towers nearby. If you need to grab takeout and run, you can order ahead on the Ritual app.

Delicious tacos and great service! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Yum!

Delicious quesadilla with tomatillo ceviche and Fitness Hulk sandwich. Excellent service from staff. Would have given 5 stars but they dont offer beans as a protein choice.

This restaurant is a little gem in downtown Halifax! The have a small menu but its absolutely delicious. Very reasonable prices. They take your order, you pay and have a seat - they bring the meal to you and clean up when done. My second time at this restaurant and Ill be back. Pictured is the Greek chicken salad. Fresh and just the perfect amount of food.

Delicious wrap, friendly service

Finally got a chance to try Verano and I am really impressed! The food was quality, well prepared and delicious. Very reasonably priced for a downtown eatery. The staff were all extremely helpful and polite. I don t usually leave reviews but I was really happy with my experience at Verano. Will definitely be back again soon.

Food and service are perfect. The ambient is very cosy as well

Nothing special

Highly recommend! The food was amazing and so flavorful! The staff was so nice and attentive. Definitely worth a visit.

Delicious!