Lacto
Ovo
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food from different regions of Mexico, under current ownership since 2013. Has a separate vegetarian menu which includes around 14 choices: tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, tostadas which can be prepared with tofu, vegetarian chorizo (soyrizo), nopal cactus, potatoes, vegetarian ceviche. Fresh salsas at the salad bar. Vegans be sure to specify. Reported closed, May 2021.


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28 Reviews

First Review by NC

Ramseslives

Points +238

Vegetarian
26 Apr 2021

Very good!

I've eaten here many times plus I get it delivered via Doordash. The food is consistently good. I especially like the vegan soup, especially the pozole! As a matter of fact, I liked it so much I tried to recreate it at home. Lol. The staff is super nice too. If you eat inside they have a fantastic chips and salsa bar! They actually have a pretty extensive vegan/vegetarian menu, so check it out!

Pros: Delish, affordable, nice staff, has delivery

RikaMaloney

Points +62

Vegan
18 Nov 2019

Great food and service!

This place was fantastic! It seems like any Mexican restaurant that offers vegan or vegetarian fare just gives you some beans and salsa and tortillas. But this place is really creative! It has a full page of vegan menu items. We had the vegan Chile verde burrito which was awesome. In their chips and salsa bar, they had a pineapple cucumber salsa that was so uniquely fresh and delicious. The owner is vegan and was sharing her experience with us and how important good nutrition is. We will definitely be back to try more of their stuff.

brookedm

Points +96

Vegan
10 Oct 2019

Awesome vegan options

By far my favorite Mexican place! I have taken Omni friends and family and they order the vegan options because they’re so GOOD!

PlantBasedJarhead

Points +36

Vegan
28 Jul 2019

Great food

The owner is vegan and makes a bunch of things that are not on the menu. The food was very good.

Pros: Tons of vegan choices, Chips and salsa bar

becca_1427

Points +73

Vegan
26 May 2019

Good Experience!

The food was great! Definitely not the place to go if you’re looking for something healthier, the vegan taquitos I ordered were dripping in oil. Keep in mind that although they’ve labeled items as vegan, you’ll have to request no cheese or sour cream. This place has such a nice interior, I love the woodwork on the chairs and tables.

Hazelcubed

Points +430

Vegetarian
02 Apr 2019

Great Mexican Food

I love this place! The vegan Chile Rellanos are so good. They have a great salsa bar too. Everything I’ve had here is good. I like the relaxed atmosphere too.

VeganPitBullMom

Points +28

Vegan
10 Dec 2018

Amazing!

So happy to have an entire Vegan Menu!
Food is amazing, service is great!
Highly reccomend 🌱❤

Jeremiahdavis

Points +85

Vegan
12 Oct 2018

Went for Vegan Chef Challenge

So good. They always have a full vegan menu with tons of items and right now they have a bunch of extra specials for the challenge. My favorite place outside of puerto Vallarta for sure.

Pros: Lots of options, Friendly

Cons: Not fully vegan

KaitlynBryer

Points +59

Vegan
03 Sep 2018

Amazing options

They have a whole vegan page of the menu and the food was amazing. I would give 5 stars if I could!

Pros: So many options , Amazing food

jamiesleonardo

Points +207

Vegan
29 Jul 2018

Vegan options are amazing!

Although this is not a fully vegan restaurant they truly are so accommodating. I’ve been here a handful of times and even though it is a bit far from main downtown area of Sacramento it’s worth it! Full page of vegan options and great prices. Help yourself chips and salsa bar.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Good for large parties, Good for kids

Cons: Not near downtown Sacramento , Not fully vegan, Closed Monday’s and Tuesday’s!

lauren0493

Points +57

Vegan
03 Jul 2018

Best Mexican-Vegan Options!

They have an extensive vegan section to their menu that provides a wide variety of vegan dishes. Everything is delicious! Their salsas are amazing and the dishes are original, not just the typical Mexican restaurant foods with vegan substitutes. Customer service is also outstanding!

Pros: Healthy, Nice staff, Wide Variety

Cons: A little pricey, Not the best area

LenaStar

Points +173

Vegan
15 Jan 2018

A Whole Page All-Vegan in the Menu!

We were in NE Sacramento and saw this listing on Happy Cow, and . . . wow! A whole page of the menu—the first page!— is all-vegan. Not even in San Francisco do we have a non-veg Mexican restaurant with a whole vegan page! I had the vegan posole, which was totally delicious. My husband had the taquito plate, which was also delicious. Our child had the kids’ quesadilla plate; so good. The (vegan) Spanish rice was the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommended.

Pros: first page of menu is all-vegan, cactus option, nice ambiance

Cons: serves meat

brandon.martinez

Points +16

Vegan
14 Oct 2017

Vegan Menu

First time eating here and we tried the Vegan Challenge. The Vegan menudo was unbelievable, the vegan soychorizo was unbelievable and the mini deep fried chimichanga dessert was fantastic!!! We will be coming back every week.

Zerky

Points +36

Vegan
04 Oct 2017

Dream Come True

I'm a new vegan and I feel like I found the treasure here! I love Mexican food. They have a whole page of vegan options on their menu. I had the vegan fajitas and they were delicious!

Pros: Whole page of vegan options, Good service, Delicious food

the_happiestherbivore

Points +20

Vegan
31 May 2017

The entire first page of the menu is VEGAN!

Everything I have tried here, from the various amazing salsas to the soyrizo taquitos and cactus fajitas was amazing. Highly recommend while in the Carmichael area to all types of vegetarians. 💚

Pros: many options, all sorts of faux meat options, salsa is out of control good!

Dougiefresh

Points +18

Vegan
05 May 2017

Awesome vegan options!

Great little family owned spot, fresh I gradients, amazing veg or vegan options.

Pros: Separate vegan menu, with great choices!

Cons: Need one closer to me haha

alexandra_vegan

Points +1549

Vegan
28 Nov 2016

Huge portions, full page of vegan options

This place is very popular.
Serves all you can eat nachos with vegan salsas.
Prices are very good and portions are huge.
The owner and her family are vegan.
Has a full page of vegan options.
Gluten free and soy free options.

Pros: Plenty of seating, Huge portions, Plenty of parking

HollyGreasyVegan

Points +24

Vegan
31 Mar 2016

Love this place!

We've been dining here frequently for the last year or so, and we've never had any problems or an unsatisfactory meal. The wait staff is knowledgeable and helpful with the vegan menu, gives great recommendations and ensures safe ordering with color coded pens specificity for vegan food. Everything we've tried so far has been a hit, the chimichanga is anyways a go to. Unlimited & help yourself chips and salsa bar.

Pros: Great service, Incredible vegan food, Fast service

catbone

Points +574

Vegetarian
16 Jan 2016

“Don’t Miss This 5-Star Foodie Stop!”

Wow... this place will fast become one of your regular "Foodie Stops." The cuisine is incredible and the place is so clean and picturesque that you will be telling all your friends and family, and yes even your esteemed work colleagues, about this fantastic place. Vege, Vegan, Vegetarian... or NOT, it just doesn't matter when you are talking about flavor. Vegans especially, will find it hard to be mad at these guys who also serve meat because someone in this establishment has to be Vegan with all the attention and special menu details they give to Vegan eating (Yes, that's Daiya Cheese you're eating there). We tried every vegan taco on the Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat-Tacos Special along with the most delightful rice and beans. The beans were so good that when I visit next, I'm going to ask them if I can hold the rice so I can have “double” beans. You'll just have to try El Papagayo for yourself because there is no way to do justice to the entire "Restaurant Experience" without giving your taste buds a first-hand experience. Try it... you'll thank yourself, for sure!

Pros: Amazing V-Food!, Fantastic Staff, Beautiful & Immaculate Place

Cons: No negative “Cons” at all!

1pink2blue

Points +46

Vegan
24 Sep 2015

Five Star Rating for Vegan Menu

I love the food at El Papagayo. Rosa and her family make authentic vegan Mexican food. So many choices! On Wednesday nights they have all you can eat vegan tacos and rice and beans. Can't be missed!

Pros: Vegan Chili Colorado , Vegan Mushroom Rancheros , The beans and rice

Cons: none

golightly339

Points +24

Vegan
01 Mar 2015

Best Mexican Food!!!

Hands down the best Mexican food ever! Service was amazing! Lots and lots of vegan options. Owned by a vegan family - please support this restaurant!

Pros: Many vegan options

emmpower

Points +32

Vegan
06 Feb 2014

El Papagayo will not disappoint!

Oh my gaaaahd! I love El Papagayo! The restaurant is absolutely beautiful inside, the furniture is great, there are beautiful murals, the bathroom is even pretty! The woman who I assume is the owner (because she floats around the restaurant like a really helpful and welcoming hummingbird) is so nice!

The vegetarian menu has so much variety and is easy to veganize. There is no confusion about veganizing things either, they totally get it and I don't feel like I'm a hassle when I order here :] The first time I came, I order a taco plate, which comes with beans and rice, and there was cheese sprinkled on top. I apprehensively stared at my plate and hoped it wasn't dairy cheese because I had clarified when I ordered that I needed my food vegan and I didn't want to offend her by double/triple checking its vegan-ness (but I didn't want to eat dairy cheese either). So I sat for a minute and looked confused I guess and the lovely owner seriously walked right up to me, clapped me on the shoulder, and said "Yes, that's vegan cheese! We know vegans here, we love vegans!" How awesome! I dug right in and the food was delicious! I've been back multiple times since, most recently I got the mushroom enchiladas plate for dinner. With an included side of beans and rice it was my dinner and my lunch :) All the guys I've talked to who work there are really nice and helpful too.

-there are a lot of vegan options here
-they cook with a lot of delicious veggies! this isn't boring, vegan food
-the salsa bar is exactly what you want it to be (oooh is that mango in there? Damn that is good!)
-the staff is friendly and really helpful
-you get your money's worth
-They love vegans!!

El Papagayo is my favorite restaurant with vegan food outside of the midtown area, if they were in midtown they would tie for my first place (with Queen Sheba). Take the drive out there, vegans, they're worth it!

Pros: sweethearts, delicious food, lots of veggies

HillaryPerryColey

Points +57

Mostly Veg
22 Jun 2013

Great food and nice place.

Wonderful veggie fajitas and enchiladas. Very kid friendly.

Pros: Great Food, Price, Relaxe atmosphere

Beryl

Points +328

Vegan
21 Jun 2012

Super friendly, they love their vegan customers

This restaurant is pretty (colorful carved wood table tops, chair backs, picture frames), the food delicious and a great value, the staff super friendly! Just tell them you are vegan and they use vegan cheese and sour cream. Check out the photos :)

Pros: delicious, friendly, pretty

Cons: they also serve meat

debaser

Points +110

Vegan
09 Apr 2012

oh yeah.

This food was fantastic.I had their vegan soyrizo burrito and it was large and in charge. Soo good.

I tried a bit of everything that night. The party I was with tried almost half of their massive vegan menu. Very good food, amazing service, definitely worth popping into. One of my favorites in town now.

Pros: excellent food, family run business, sweet people

stevenology

Points +15

Vegetarian
21 Mar 2012

Great for vegan, vegetarian, and even carnivores!

Loving this place. They truly have something for everyone. Our carnivore friends liked the meat dishes, and us vegans and vegetarians get our own full menu with plenty of tasty and creative dishes. A must-go for vegetarians and vegans and pretty good for carnivores too...

Pros: Great vegetarian and vegan menu also, Good prices, Nice owner

ashwinn

Points +767

Vegetarian
05 Mar 2012

Great

Family-run restaurant, they're savvy to the ingredients and can tell you whether something has eggs, gelatin, milk, cheese, etc. A full vegan/vegetarian menu is available.

Pros: Nice people, Home-style food

Cons: Hidden behind a gas station




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