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Serves meat, vegan options available. South American restaurant offering vegan empanadas options, camote chimichurri, palomiras, yucca fries, chili-braised jackfruit, and banana pudding. Open Mon-Fri 11:00am-2:00pm, Mon-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm.
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112 W Main St, Durham, North Carolina, USA, 27701
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Added by turtleveg on 31 Oct 2015
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11 Reviews
First Review by turtleveg
Vegan_ACL
Points +2467
Jackfruit would be better in a bowl - Edit
I got the jackfruit platter and I was a bit underwhelmed with it as a pile of “meat”. I loved the sides and the comote appetizer, but I imagine the jackfruit bowl would have done the jackfruit more justice.
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oddityoverseer13
Points +101
Their jackfruit grain bowl was really good! - Edit
They have some good options, though I was very disappointed that they didn't have any vegan empanadas!!
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AndyBrown25
Points +31
Lots of great options - Edit
Great veg/vegan options, food comes out fast, you can get in and out on lunch quickly
Read morePros: Fast, Lots of options
Cons: Can have long lines/very busy, Pricey for lunch $12-15/plate
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CharonMoon
Points +1087
Delicious - Edit
Been here several times and have gotten a different dish every time. Every one was delicious! They have lots of gluten free options and a vegan/vegetarian chili jackfruit option to have instead of meat in each dish.
Read morePros: Many options
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mads_1688
Points +75
AMAZING!!! - Edit
The jackfruit grain bowl was filling and delicious! The jackfruit was very flavorful, and it came with black beans, barley, quinoa, guacamole, and corn. We also got a side of yuca fries. Also, definitely try the agua frescas drinks. They are nonalcoholic fruit drinks— I got the mango one and loved it!
Read moreWe had the vegan banana pudding for dessert and left feeling full and happy. The service was extremely fast! Be sure to try this place!
Pros: Vegan items clearly marked, Nice atmosphere, Vegan dessert
Cons: None!
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Maga
Points +22
overate - Edit
The vegan options are amazing! I had the chili braised jackfruit with coconut rice and black beans. I also orders the camote chimichurri. Food was soooo good that I overate.
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The Vegan Chemist
Points +192
Knowledgable in Flavor - Edit
You would never think they have vegan options just by the word "rotisserie" in their name, but they know what good flavors are!
Read moreThey have several dishes that are vegan or made vegan. Every time I go the staff is friendly and knowledgable about what is vegan (they also have the word vegan on their menu which is very helpful). They have some of the best bbq jackfruit you'll ever taste. Mmm, just thinking about their jackfruit encocado, pepita quinoa areas, broccoli and coconut bacon dish has me salivating!
What I love about them is they are currently participating in Meatless Martes (Tuesday) and have at least two vegan specials that usually consists of an appetizer and entree. I wish I could go every Tuesday because they are always so good, creative, and flavorful.
I'm warning you that even during the week they get crowded by 6:30. The restaurant can get quite loud when it's a full max and you may have to sit at the family-style table. No vegan dessert option.
Pros: flavorful, weekly Meatless Martes specials
Cons: can be loud, no vegan desserts
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nterrell
Points +40
Amazing - Edit
I had the jackfruit grain bowl and it was possibly the best vegan entree I have ever had at a restaurant! It was perfect! I can't wait to try their other vegan options. The service was excellent as well. Our server was very helpful and friendly. The food came out very fast too.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Great service, Nice atmosphere
Cons: None
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Alyannkar
Points +1175
These guys earned my vote! - Edit
On the last day of Durham's Vegan Challenge, I stopped at Luna. Looking at the entrees, I figured Luna had the greatest chance of also having gluten free options. The vegan challenge entree was! I tried that and shared the spicy corn nuts as an appetizer with my partner. When they brought the corn nuts out, they asked if I would like their special vegan mayo-like sauce, which was a great addition. I am so used to places just omitting the sauce for vegans instead of making a vegan friendly version. The sauce was great. I literally licked the little cup clean. My entree was beyond incredible. It was a slow cooked jackfruit in a coconut milk sauce over quinoa/plantain/pepita cakes with steamed broccoli on the side. I savored every last bit of that dish. Now I am committed to going back to try their other vegan options.
Read moreInteresting tidbit...the owners created the menu before they realized or took vegan/vegetarian/gluten free options into account. It was only after they had customers asking that they realized most of the menu was accommodating.
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Jfer
Points +204
Jackfruit!!! - Edit
The jackfruit is wonderful. They also have three vegan sides. The service was friendly and fast too. This is a great option when dining with omnivores.
Read morePros: vegan items clearly marked on menu, friendly servers
Cons: downtown parking
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turtleveg
Points +1637
great downtown option - Edit
There aren't many full-service restaurants in downtown that have creative vegan options, but Luna comes through! The menu is very clearly marked with V+ for Vegan and V for Vegetarian. Gluten-free (GF) is also clearly labeled.
Read moreThe jackfuit grain bowl is delicious, and they prepare the jackfruit well and give generous portions of the quinoa, pearled barley, and black beans. They also have a vegan chili-lime "mayo" for another dish with the jackfruit, the patacon pisao. You can also order the arepas vegan, by asking for no cheese and get beans or jackfruit as the meat. Staff is friendly and helpful, and owners seem dedicated to providing good vegan options. Love the drink menu too!
Pros: vegan clearly marked, in the heart of downtown, well priced
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