The Green Woodpecker

I visited this restaurant yesterday for Taco Tuesday. I was drawn to the place for the outdoor sitting and advertised dog patio they had. When we got there, we sat outside for about 10 minutes without getting service from the staff. I went inside to finally figure out I had to order inside. This was frustrating but I figured the food could make up in lack of service. It did not. The chips were really good, fresh and hot. However the tacos fell short of flavor. My appreciation for the freshly made tortillas was the highlight of this lunch, but again the tacos lacked flavor and the meat was over cooked. I tried all three, asada, matake, and pastor. The overall vibe of the restaurant was okay. They did play great music, but it was EXTREMELY HOT sitting on the patio. Considering it's over 110 degrees outside, you would think fans/misters would be a requirement for patio settings. Ice would be provided with the water. Dog bowls on the patio with water. There wasn't though, and made my time here very uncomfortable.

I was at an event at Park Central and got the munchies and stumbled upon this place. The Green Woodpecker is a craft beer and taco bar concept that was founded by the people behind Gadzooks Enchiladas & Soup and Wren House Brewing Co. These are establishments that I frequent often and enjoy. So my expectations were somewhat high coming here and I wasn't disappointed. This place is pretty chill and I enjoyed my Friday night here.The menu here is quite simple - street tacos, burritos and chips & salsa (they also have vegetarian options for protein). Green Woodpecker has a number of craft beers on tap or you can grab a bottle of wine or canned beer to-go. Sometimes simple and delicious is all that you need for a relaxing evening out. Seating is both indoor and outdoor (with TV screens) and the customer service is fantastic. This location was once a flower and gift shop and Green Woodpecker pays homage to the past by selling floral bouquets.

Honestly took me a while to find, it's the last shop at the end before the side parking lot, past Thai Basil. The ambiance is nice, good song selection (not live) the service was quick, but there wasn't a lot of people there at 6pm on a Tuesday. I got 2 carne asada for like $8 and the chips and salsa were free (big plus) overall a great place to grab a bite by yourself or with friends.

This review makes me so bummed. The space is amazing the people are stellar and the tortillas were freshly pressed, unfortunately the meat fell flat for my wife and myself. We shared 2 asada tacos, 1 pastor and chips. Would I come back, absolutely for the great beer selection and some chips and salsa but man those tacos just didn't land. Knowing who is apart of this concept I really hope we hit it on a bad night cus I love the folks involved in this ultra live and cool vibe space with a giant table for shared dining experiences

This is a super cute spot downtown. Plenty of bar, communal table and booth seating. We chose the bar and enjoyed watching our delicious mushroom tacos being made! We LOVED the vegan tacos (thank you for a GF/vegan option!) and the chips and salsa. They have a spicy (red), a mild (green) and a (fruity) in the middle. A good $5 beer menu from local and nearby breweries and a decent wine selection ($11/glass). Service was friendly and attentive. We went on a day with temps reaching 106 and they had the door and windows open . Too hot to stay much longer than dinner!

Good vibes, great outdoor seating, indoor is slightly cramped. The burritos take a while to get served after you order, the carne asada tastes good but it is very wet and will leak out of the burrito. Solid beer and wine selection and everyone working there is fairly nice.

A great space and very relaxed atmosphere! All of the beers I had were quite tasty. The tacos lived up to their reputation as well! I enjoyed the asada the most. I appreciated that all the tacos were charred well from the trompo and had crispy edges. I am very critical of pastor so while this is not the best pastor I've had, it definitely ranks high in the valley for me. The chips were thick and crispy and the salsas were good. I "wood" definitely "peck" it out if you have a chance!

I found this spot from a general IG search for breweries in my area. The place is super cool and chill. They have a huge big screen TV on the patio which is awesome, especially this time of year. The beer selection is solid and the few I got were perfect for my IPA palate. After seeing a few of the tacos go out I decided to get a few. I got the Pastor and Asada. Great bites and super flavorful. The sauces are awesome and with the freshly made chips, they were even better. I spotted that carrot cake and got a slice to go for later and man it was delicious. The service was excellent, thanks to David and Sarah.

The tacos were DELICIOUS. The maitake mushroom taco was surprisingly my favorite. The chips were made fresh and the salsas were all bright and full of flavor. The outdoor patio was large and dog friendly. To order you walked up to the bar and they brought your food out to you. Love that they had trivia. Will definitely be back again.

Great patio, solid Al pastor tacos, and great beer selection. Highly recommend. If you are craving other food there is a west African restaurant next door you can order from as well.