Vegan
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican

Food truck parked in front of the hotel and offers open air dining. Offers vegan dishes like seitan tacos, loaded nachos, elotes, mock chicken, cobb salad, and others. Est. 2016 and at this location since Dec 2017. Reported closed September 2020.


Venue map for Charly's Vegan Tacos - Food Truck
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65 Reviews

First Review by Alexfezz

Msdaggermouth

Points +152

Vegan
20 Jun 2020

worth it

Still thinking about these tacos a year after my trip to Tulum. Had a layover in Miami on the way home, where they have another location, and considered leaving the airport to go, but it would have been quite a close call to get there and back before my next flight. Might have been worth the risk. Definitely try a few different things! None disappoint.

jessicahaze

Points +83

Vegan
06 Mar 2020

So glad we visited

We got dinner here just before the sun set and this place is so cute! We got the taco sampler and elote. Great atmosphere in a nice outdoor setting. Worth the cab ride from our resort!

Pros: 100% vegan, Good vibe, Has Seitan!

pMas

Points +149

Vegan
06 Mar 2020

Great taste

Their food is really good but you’ll need at least a couple of plates if you are any hungry. That will be expensive.

Pros: Excellent food, Nice easy going place

Cons: Small portions, Expensive for their plate sizes

Srt3924

Points +49

Vegan
23 Feb 2020

An evening at CVT

Our family started our dinner around 6 pm. We started out with Nachos Machos and that was simply awesome. We liked it so much that we ordered a second one. We ordered some items from the menu and we added hot sauce to most of the items. Over all the food was fine. It could have been spiced up a little bit more. I would try to visit during daylight to avoided the mosquitoes bites. This is a great location and the entrance is awesome and the ambiance is also very good.

Pros: Good menu choices , Very nice location and setting , Very close to the beach

Cons: Doesn’t accept credit cards , As the darkness sets in - mosquitoes get hungry

gwild

Points +1465

Vegan
30 Jan 2020

Best Molé sauce ever

To get to Charly’s was an experience. It is down a narrow road filled with pot holes. Driving isn’t the best way to get there!

The drive was well worth it though for the best molé I have ever tasted. I had the enmoladas for 180 pesos and it was my favorite meal of my vacation. Some mole sauces can be too spicy, or a bit bitter. This one was perfection with just the right amount of spice and chocolate.

We also tried the plantain with the garlic cream and pumpkin seeds and it was deliciously sweet. The kale salad was also very good.

I would return to Tulum just to go Charly’s. The ruins and beach are pretty amazing too.

Pros: Tropical setting, Delicious , Artistic plating

Cons: Down narrow bumpy road

wanderinggabs

Points +178

Herbivore
19 Jan 2020

Can’t miss

Yep it’s a little pricey *relatively* but so is everything in this part of Tulum. Great variety, good portion sizes and overall delicious. I especially liked the toppings bar with all the pickled peppers and sauces. Definitely worth checking out when you’re visiting the area.

mymagicjourney

Points +737

Vegan
19 Jan 2020

The best in Tulum

As if I didn’t love Tulum enough, this place makes me never want to leave! The falvours and textures are outstanding. The staff is so kind and friendly. I love the presentation of the food. It is a expensive compared to other places in Mexico, but the food is exquisite, well portioned, and filling. Definitely a must when in Tulum!

Tam.Florentine

Points +1527

Vegan
29 Dec 2019

VEGAN SOUL TACOS

Charly's Vegan Tacos es un lugar que me encanta en Tulum. Los tacos son deliciosos y hay otros platos especiales, como plátano con crema de tofu o guaca-mango, que son increíbles. Las texturas son muy trabajadas y manejan una variedad de ingredientes muy interesantes. Tienen bebidas naturales, un espacio al aire libre apartado y ambientado. Todo es preparado en un food truck.

msmeeko28

Points +24

Vegan
21 Nov 2019

Pricey but delicious

Food is tasty but the price is up there in comparison to other vegan tacos you can get in Tulum for only 25 pesos

KateH

Points +78

Vegan
29 Aug 2019

Amazing vegan tacos

We had the taco trio and everything on the plate was bonkers. I don’t know which was which but everything we ate was among the best vegan Mexican food I’ve had anywhere. Reasonably priced for Tulum. Highly recommend!

BrianJacobs

Points +270

Vegan
10 Aug 2019

Over priced and small portions: meh

This place is for the man bun crowd. Not enough value. Cardamom soda taste like mold and the tacos were unremarkable. Pretentious joint.

Pros: Unique, Atmosphere

Cons: Way over priced , Salty , Small portions

lizziecook3

Points +286

Vegan
15 Jul 2019

AMAZING!!! this probably the best vegan food/mexican food i’very ever had! 10/10

this will be my third time going here and it gets better every time! i’ve had the corn on the cob (elote) which is unbelievable, healthy bowl, dirty bowl, and the trio taco. the soyrizo and cheese is my fav along with the fillings to be honest. it’s just amazing and if your in tulum please go!!

Pros: amazing food, atmosphere

Cons: none

VeganaHastalaMadre

Points +44

Vegan
14 Jul 2019

Delicioso !!!!

La mejor comida vegana de Tulum , vale la pena lo que pagas !!

Pros: Variedad de platillos , Excelente atención , Delicia de sabor

mb-care

Points +155

Vegan
04 Jul 2019

Incredible!

Amazing food! And the location is great!

imogenmichel

Points +2634

Vegan
06 Jun 2019

Incredible! Amazing food - must visit in Tulum

We came here for dinner last night and it was some of the best food I have ever eaten! We had the machos nachos and Charly’s Signature Tacos and both were delicious. Definitely the best option in Tulum and well worth the journey from town.

ErikaTHoen

Points +59

Vegan
07 May 2019

MUST GO!!!! Perfect!

I had an extraordinary experience at Charly’s. I’ve never eaten anything like that!

Pros: Menu is all vegan

daveoz

Points +941

Vegan
04 May 2019

You must go here!

We have been traveling to this area for over 25 years, and my son finally was able to find Charlie's tacos at the end of the hotel strip in Tulum. We are so happy we found it. Fresh-made tortillas, incredible ingredients, the nachos are amazing. This is a must for any vegan. And it is very reasonable compared to other restaurants.

shalyn

Points +20

Vegan
01 May 2019

THE BEST!

If you ever get the chance to go to Charly’s tacos, DO IT!! So great!! So many options. We love you Charly’s taco’s 🙏🏼

vegan_voyager_87

Points +37

Vegan
15 Apr 2019

Tacos 3-ways

My partner says this was hands down the best food he had in Tulum. It was really delicious but very pricey! Awesome location and a wonderful atmosphere. A must see if in Tulum!

Pros: Entirely vegan

Cons: Expensive

JohnBorders

Points +34

Vegan
04 Apr 2019

wow!

This is an incredibly fun and delicious place to eat. We loved everything we had. Don’t miss it if you’re in Tulum. You’ll come back more than once if you’re like us! Very creative and fresh food.

Pros: delicious food!

AllenM

Points +144

Vegan
04 Apr 2019

Great food but overpriced

I honestly thought the food was very good. They make the yuba for their chicharrón in house, which was honestly the best I’ve ever had. But I had to take down for a couple of reasons:

First, the food is incredibly overpriced. It is important to keep in mind that they cater to the clientele of the zona hotelera (people paying hundreds to thousands of dollars a night for their hotel room), and the prices here certainly reflect that. I spoke to vegans and vegetarians living in Tulum and they don’t find it affordable. I also noticed that the price they gave in Pesos was lower than the price they gave in USD.

Second, they say they take card but the card machine seems spotty. They weren’t accepting card when we went, so be prepared with cash as backup.

Third, beware of the mosquitoes.

Overall, it’s a delicious place, but there are other better places to eat in the area that are more accessible to the average vegan traveler. Probably worth a visit if you’re willing to throw down the cash (or if for whatever reason you have no other access to vegan tacos).

Pros: Great food, In-house made ingredients , Friendly, attentive staff

Cons: Overpriced, Doesn’t always take card

thiennethi

Points +154

Vegan
23 Mar 2019

Amazing mexican food

The place is beautiful, the service is great and the food is amazing. The best mexican food I ever had. We came to charly’s twice and we can’t wait to be back.
It is in front of Rosa del viento hotel! It is a must go when in Tulum!

SueBVegan

Points +33

Vegan
07 Mar 2019

Don't waste your money

I came here for my birthday meal and was extremely disappointed.

I ordered a taco and the enmoladas and both came topped with cream although this was not stated on the menu, I told them I don't eat this (I know it's vegan, I have just always hated the taste) but they said it was too late to change anything. I told them I would not be eating them but they said I would still have to pay, I didn't argue too much, I couldn't be bothered with drama on my birthday so just sat whilst my friend consumed her food. I then call the server over to ask for the wifi password so I could find some food nearby, he said that he had spoken to the kitchen again and they would make my meal with no extra charge, I thanked him a lot. The food came, it was nice but I've had nicer food in Mexico for a lot cheaper.

My friend was then violently sick during the night sooo not a good experience for us!

Pros: Nice decor

Cons: Expensive, Made friend sick

stephaniekothlow

Points +39

Vegan
09 Feb 2019

Amazing Food

Such good food. Went a couple times while in Tulum and loved it. We had the nachos and signature tacos. Both were so good. The atmosphere is awesome as well. The place is cash only though, despite what Happy Cow says. It was also a little expensive, but worth it in my opinion.

yumchadong

Points +4930

Vegan
04 Jan 2019

Awesome tacos yes but unjustifiably pricy

Great tacos! I don’t usually like Mexican food as it is way to heavy and unhealthy. However loved these tacos! Not sure if the price they ask for 3 tiny tacos is justifiable tough?!

manateequeen

Points +119

Vegan
30 Nov 2018

Decent Tacos

This is a little food truck stop on the Tulum Beach strip. The food is pretty good, but it is insanely expensive... I mean, really expensive. It cost us $100 for taco plates for four plus juice and an appetizer. This is double anywhere else in Tulum charges. Not worth it if you ask me.

Pros: Good food, Variety of options, Neat patio

Cons: Way too expensive, Small portions

Drock

Points +614

Vegan
22 Nov 2018

Amazing all vegan food and desserts.

The nachos machos and mango/turmeric pie was large and oh so flavorful. The signature tacos were also a big hit with us.




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