The short answer
Verde Rekado: what visitors should know first
Worth trying for plant-based Filipino food and a view over the town. Confirm the current menu, because reports differ on whether it is fully vegan, and reviewers mention slow service.
Useful facts
Verde Rekado facts at a glance
- Location
- 5 Nueva Street, Coron
- Dining style
- Casual plant-based cafe; shoes off
- Price signal
- Moderate
- Signature order
- Try: tofu dishes, spring rolls, burgers
- Good for
- Vegetarian and vegan diners
Why it matters
Why Verde Rekado is worth your time
In a small port town where fish dominates, a plant-based Filipino restaurant gives vegetarian and vegan visitors a place to eat without constant checking.
It also shows Filipino dishes can be adapted without meat, which is useful if you want to taste local flavours.
In a town where menus lean heavily on fish and pork, a kitchen that cooks Filipino dishes without meat is useful to vegetarians and vegans who would otherwise survive on rice and fruit. It also lets you try dishes such as adobo and pancit in a form you may not find elsewhere in town.
Treat the listing as a starting point rather than a guarantee. Reports differ on whether the menu is fully vegan, so ask, and let the answer guide what you order.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
Plant-based menu
A large vegetarian menu, nearly all dishes vegan per HappyCow.
- 02
Filipino flavours
Adobo, pancit and similar dishes.
- 03
Town view
Upper-floor seating with views.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Ask staff which dishes are vegan and whether any use fish sauce or egg. HappyCow reviewers mention tofu dishes, spring rolls, samosas, burgers, pancit, adobo-style dishes and pasta.
The listing says nearly all dishes are vegan, and one 2026 review says it is fully vegan now, but another said it was not fully vegan in 2025. Confirm before you rely on it for religious or health reasons.
A couple of reviewers reported stomach upset in 2025, so use judgement, choose freshly cooked dishes and carry basic medicines. Allow extra time, since reviewers mention slow service and small portions, and consider ordering a couple of dishes to share rather than one large plate each. Ask directly about fish sauce, egg and honey in any dish you order, since a plant-focused kitchen is not automatically the same as a vegan one, and carry cash because card payment is not listed.
Plan with confidence
Small checks that make a better meal.
- Confirm the menu is fully vegan
- Carry cash
- Go early to avoid slow service
- Take off shoes at the entrance
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- 5 Nueva Street, Coron town
- Time needed
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Best time
- Lunch or dinner; check hours
- Walking level
- Moderate
- Senior comfort
- The restaurant is on upper floors and requires stairs, and shoes come off at the entrance. Service can be slow, so older travellers should go early and bring patience.
- Tickets and access
- No booking is usually needed. It is cash only per HappyCow, so carry pesos.
Best for
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Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The restaurant is on upper floors and requires stairs, and shoes come off at the entrance. Service can be slow, so older travellers should go early and bring patience.
Raahzo can arrange an arrival or day companion who handles tickets, queues and pacing, and keeps the family updated.
See concierge supportFAQs
Is Verde Rekado fully vegan?
Reports differ. HappyCow says nearly all dishes are vegan; confirm at the restaurant.
Do they take cards?
HappyCow says cash only.
Is it good for seniors?
Stairs and slow service are the main drawbacks.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.