Lacto
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. California-style Mexican food. Has an extensive range of vegan dishes. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.


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24 Reviews

First Review by JohnFindley

Forman

Points +5387

Vegan
04 May 2024

Great spot

Updating my 2919 review.

This is our favorite restaurant around here. We come from Petaluma too. Over the years they added a separate vegan menu with some really good items. A nice selection of vegan cakes, cheese cakes and other treats. Breakfast is now available here.
My go to item is Gratitude burrito.

We really like this place. Lots of vegan items and options. Like that they use sweet potatoes in the food. They also have horchata that’s vegan too.

Updated from previous review on 2024-05-04

Kyrena

Points +78

Vegan
22 Dec 2023

Small Town Gem

This place was so sooooo good! They have a whole separate vegan menu with tons of options, which I was already impressed by. We got a burrito and the butternut squash enchiladas. The burrito was delicious, would absolutely order again. The enchiladas though? Out of this world! Will 100% visit again.

Pros: DELISH, Menu options

Cons: Really small, probably better for take out

sphyxx

Points +60

Vegan
02 Dec 2023

It should be 5 stars

Super delicious vegan food!!!

redguru

Points +48

Vegan
16 Nov 2023

Large (separate) vegan menu!

A place we love to visit on our annual visit to Sebastopol. Would give this restaurant five stars, but I can't because they serve meat, too. Lovely server with great suggestions at the order counter.

Pros: Fast service, Personal attention, Great artwork for sale on the walls

Cons: No dislikes

Forman

17 Nov 2023

The gratitude burrito is really good. Ask to get the green sauce on the top instead of inside the burrito

redguru

17 Nov 2023

That's exactly what I ordered! The picante sauce is much better than the standard one they serve, but you must ask for it.

paulalecht

Points +209

Vegan
24 Sep 2023

Best burrito ever

Many vegan options. Per recommendation I had the Gratitude Burrito and wow am I grateful 😄 seriously delicious but the tortilla shell? Omg, that was amazing. I don't think I've ever had a better tortilla. The filling was refried pinto beans, guacamole, salsa and I couldn't say what all but was super saucy and creamy and a real treat. Also the vegan orchata which was amazing!

Updated from previous review on 2021-11-13

Pros: Amazing comfort food cuisine , Good portions, Friendly service

DamienMcAnanyLuce

Points +32

Vegan
30 Dec 2022

Great food, nice atmosphere.

They have an entire vegan menu with lots of creative options. The decor is bright and bohemian. We have been coming here for years and love it. #Veganuary

Pros: An entire vegan menu, lots of great tasty options, Bright, artistic atmosphere, Woman of color owned

Lauraaice

Points +26

Vegetarian
28 Aug 2022

WOW! Delicious vegan burrito!

Extensive menu for vegans! Great variety!

Pros: So many choices it was hard to decide, Small, place with both indoor & outdoor seating , Beautiful art on every wall, feast for eyes!

vegandrean

Points +110

Vegan
11 Aug 2022

Tasty and fresh

Amazing vegan burrito! Was so good that we had to go back again the next night.

EvaGarcia-Mitchell

Points +27

Mostly Veg
27 Jul 2022

Amazing Food!

We loved the number of options that were available. Gratitude Burrito was loved by vegan son and carnivore dad. I love the vegan enchiladas. Great choices that are not available often enough at other Mexican restaurants.

Pros: Has a vegan menu with many choices., So many great flavors.

starlyse6

Points +86

Vegan
10 Jul 2022

5 stars for the vegan food

So many delicious options. Have a full separate vegan menu in addition to main menu vegan options. Price is okay. Portions are large, especially the burritos. Vegan horchata and desserts! I just wish there was AC so we were comfortable hanging out longer.

Pros: Many options , Delicious , Vegan drinks too!

Cons: No AC

AlexisEllenTaylor

Points +50

Vegan
13 May 2022

They have a HUGE vegan menu!

The vegan menu is just as large as the regular menu! Delicious food that can be healthy or more “vegan junk food” depending on your preference. The aqua fresca is amazing too

Updated from previous review on 2022-05-13

Pros: Separate vegan menu, Gluten free options , Aqua Fresca

Cons: No vegan sour cream

Maguertae

Points +27

Vegan
09 Mar 2022

A lot of vegan options

I love coming here. The owner is so nice and there a many vegan options. And the surprise is, they have a number interesting middle eastern foods for sale many of which are vegan. Fun to explore.

madelinek

Points +1964

Vegan
14 Sep 2021

soooo good

i love viva mexicana! lots of good vegan & gf options:) my favorite is very vegan & the earth lover burrito. they are also always so nice & quick.

Anejalena

Points +42

Vegan
03 Sep 2021

My kids favorite!

Every time I ask my kid (who is vegan as well) where he wants to eat he says Viva. He is obsessed with the vegan quesadilla with the sweet potato and potato mixture as well as the vegan horchata. Their butternut squash enchiladas are my favorite. The burritos are great too. They also just added some beyond meat products too if you’re looking for some faux meat. I saw some comments about it not being authentic Mexican food which is completely true but I don’t think that is what they are going for so if you go in with an open mind you’ll be pleasantly surprised. Saw other comments about it being expensive but it’s pretty average for Sebastopol, where restaurants tend to be a bit pricier. The owner is really sweet as well which doesn’t hurt 😊

sarbear1285

Points +34

Vegan
10 May 2021

Grateful for decent vegan options

This place is a bit expensive but I think that has to do with the area & ingredients quality. Some of the vegan options are not great, but in a place with so vegan options I'm very grateful for their efforts. They use daiya cheese which isn't my favorite but the vegan nachos are still good. My favorite is the gratitude burrito, it is literally the reason I keep coming back! It's delicious!!!

jkessel55

Points +54

Vegan
19 Aug 2020

A nice surprise for tasty food!

Love the Raw Vegan Burrito!!

Pros: Lots of tasty vegan options

iselab

Points +31

Vegan
01 Jun 2020

Kinda' Gross

Didn't taste remotely like authentic Mexican food. Weird vegan menu items. I was pretty disappointed.

LianaVine

Points +35

Vegan
02 Mar 2020

Fantastic vegan options!

This gem of a place has more vegan options every week, and I highly recommend their "Gratitude Burrito" which is next level as well as the "Butternut Squash Enchiladas"... I also recently found out that you can buy jars of their delicious sauces... I haven't experienced their Sunday brunch yet but lunch and dinner are special....It's casual dining at its best.... if only it was 100% vegan.... maybe soon!

Pros: Excellent Food, Friendly staff, Great prices

Cons: non-vegan food

DavidKWinslow

Points +178

Vegan
30 Jul 2019

Gratitude burrito!!

Lots of vegan options and a nice little hole in the wall.

louiseeats

Points +25

Vegan
31 Aug 2018

Lots of vegan options and smiles

I think they must have re-done the menu from the previous posts because this place has a lot of great vegan options. The vegan horchata is made with coconut milk, the staff are super friendly, and the prices are great. A must try! Also, the gratitude burrito is amazing!

tikhonova87

Points +297

Vegan
05 Sep 2017

Really good place

Lots of vegan options and they are amazingly delicious. Very good price too! Certainly recomend their guacamole!

DM

Points +164

Vegan
15 Sep 2014

tasty but simple

Good food but a little bland for Mexican food. It could use more vegan options. If you're a local, try it...but if you're visiting from out of the area, go try the house tofu tacos or burrito at Papas and Pollo instead.

weffinger

Points +30

Vegetarian
16 Mar 2014

Good fresh food

Very fresh food, friendly staff, and good selection. We will return next time we are in the area.

Pros: selection, staff, food

Cons: A little crowded

JohnFindley

Points +6

Non Veg
08 Apr 2011

Great food!

Excellent vegetarian and vegan selections, as well as all the meats you would expect at a Mexican Food restaurant. Everything made from scratch, including the sauces and marinades! Friendly staff. Very large selection, hard to decide what to try.

Pros: Taste, Selection, Quality




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