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El Nido (34)

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Aubrie’s Plant-Based Cuisine
2 Town Square Blvd, Barangay Buena Suerte ~ :
Moderate -- Vegan, Italian, Asian, Fusion, Breakfast -- Additional Info: A vegan/plant-based restaurant with a sea view. Serves starters, salad bowls, pasta, desserts, smoothie bowls. Is mostly a mix of Asian and Italian food. (Please send HappyCow an update with any further information.) Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

PLNT+HRVST
Lio Beach, Palawan ~ : +63-9171424676
Moderate -- Vegan, Organic, Take-out, Asian -- Additional Info: Est. Aug 2023 (as of this date, it is the only plant-based/vegan restaurant in Lio Beach). Serves an array of Filipino dishes made with fresh ingredients such as mushroom & tofu sisig and mushroom kare-kare, in addition to a variety of noodles, salads, and more. Also offers locally-roasted specialty-grade coffee to be paired with a maja-blanca brulee or chocolate mousse. NOTE: Inside Lio Beach Estate in between the main parking lot and the beach. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Mon-Sun 9:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Taste El Nido
1028 Rizal St, Palawan ~ : +63-9153176724
Moderate -- Vegan, International, Western, Fusion -- Additional Info: Also known as The Vegan Cafe PH. Offers non-dairy based coffee drinks plus vegan snacks, smoothie bowls, and savory foods like lasagna, mac & 'not' cheese and a Mexican chipotle bowl. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 6:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Ver De
Rizal St ~ : +63-9454000996
Moderate -- Vegan, American, International, Italian, Organic, Western, Juice bar, Take-out, Asian, Bakery, Spanish, Gluten-free -- Additional Info: Third location of this upscale plant-based restaurant in the center of El Nido town, est. Dec '22. Offers a wide range of cuisines including Mexican, American, Italian, Cuban, and Asian. Breakfast open to hotel guests only. Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Gorgonzola Pizza & Pasta - El Nido
C. Hama, Palawan (at Near Frendz Hostel) ~ : +63-9952994704
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Bakery, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Vegetarian Italian restaurant offering house-made pasta, salads, calzones, focaccias and artisan thin crust pizzas baked in a wood-fired brick oven. Coffee, desserts & vegan cheese available. Cash only. Mon-Sun 12:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

H Hotel El Nido
Rizal Street ~ : +63-9176364459
Moderate -- -- Additional Info: Hotel with a vegan restaurant. Est. Dec 2022. The hotel itself is not vegan and serves dairy milk with coffee, and its rooftop bar serves meat and uses egg white in cocktails. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-3:00pm, 5:00pm-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Seed Dreams
Ocean Vista Bldg, Serena St, Barangay Buena Suerte, Palawan ~ : +63-9212542307
Inexpensive -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, Western, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegetarian outlet offering pasta, chick pea balls and sweet potato fries. Previously known as Paul's Magic. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:30am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4.5 Happycow(s)

Artcafe
Serena Street, Buena Suerte, Palawan ~ : +63-9209026317
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, International, Italian, Organic, Western, Fast food, Juice bar, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers a good variety of vegan items such as shakes, organic salads, pizza (without cheese), bruschetta, and whole wheat bread sandwiches. Owner will also customize upon request. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Ashoka
San Joaquin St, Palawan (at Turn at Midtown Bakery) ~ : +63-9152593456
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Indian, Salad bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Catering, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Ashoka Authentic Indian Cuisine offers a separate vegetarian menu of appetizers and main dishes all of which can be made vegan. Example dishes include tomato soup, samosas, pakoras, dal fry, aloo jeera, chana masala and more. Seating capacity for 132 people. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 10:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Big Bad Thai
Calle Hama, Palawan ~ : +63-9452994225
Moderate -- Ovo, Thai, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant on the beach. Vegan options include vegetarian spring rolls, red/green/yellow/massaman curry with tofu and vegetables. Outdoor seating. Reservations required. Mon-Sun 7:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Biryani Kitchen
G Del Pilar St, cor C. Hama, Palawan ~ : +63-9293489339
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Fast food, Delivery, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with vegan choices. All vegetarian dishes can be made vega upon request. Examples include vegetable biryani, lentil daal, chana masala and more. Specify no ghee when ordering. Mon-Thu 3:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Blend & Grind
Pops District, Barangay Corong Corong ~ : +63-9618852637
Moderate -- Ovo, Western, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop and restaurant offering vegan options such as fried rice with vegetables and tofu and vegetable spring rolls. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Cafe Athena
Serena St, Buena Suerte, Palawan ~ : +63-9778300732
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Pizza, Italian, Juice bar, Greek, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Greek restaurant with marked vegetarian options some of which can be veganised upon request, especially the salads and pasta. Already vegan items include hummus & pita, bruschetta. Extensive drink menu. Has fresh juices. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

DAYŌ Cafe
Serena St ~ :
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Japanese, Western, Take-out, Asian, European, Fusion, Honey, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Small cafe with sweet and savory vegan dishes, including smoothie bowls, pasta dishes, bruschetta, and more. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:30am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Dryft Darocotan Island
Darocoton ~ : +63-9299525915
Moderate -- Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Hotel that offers at least one vegan breakfast, lunch, and dinner option daily. Also offers overnight accommodation. Outdoor seating. Cash only. -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

ENI - The CAFE
6C29+J8R (at El Nido Airport) ~ :
Expensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Take-out, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Coffee shop with some food items. Includes a sweet chile tofu wrap, check that it is vegan. Please send additional information and updates to HappyCow. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Frendz Hostel Restaurant
Osmeña St, Masangana, Palawan ~ : +63-9293487999
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beach-side hostel restaurant offering clearly labelled vegan options including various curries, pastas, a burrito and a burger. Cash only. -- Rating: 1 Happycow(s)

Garlic & Mint
Serena St, Barangay Buena Suerte ~ : +63-9653204560
Moderate -- Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Vietnamese, Filipino, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Filipino-Vietnamese restaurant offering a few vegan items such as vegetarian noodle soup, spring rolls, bành-mi, fried tofu and more. Other items can be made vegan upon request. Specify no fish/oyster sauce when ordering. Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

Happiness
Serena St, El Nido, Palawan ~ : +63-9204151854
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, Mediterranean, Salad bar, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Middle Eastern, Kosher, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves fish, vegan options available. Beach bar with Mediterranean cuisine. Serves a variety of clearly labeled vegan and vegetarian dishes such as hummus, falafel, salads and more. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-11:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Happy Home Restaurant
Sitio Lugadia, Barangay Corong Corong ~ : +63-9997045900
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Asian, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers lots of Filipino and western dishes. Vegan options include vegetable curry and soba noodles. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sat 7:00am-10:30pm, Sun 5:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Hayahay Cafe
Unit 64 Vanilla Beach - Sitio Maremegmeg, Brgy. Corong-corong ~ : +63-9669228064
Moderate -- Vegan-friendly, Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Take-out, Asian, Bakery, European, Honey, Breakfast, Fresh Foods, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe offering a few vegan items such as smoothie bowls, falafel platter, miso tahini carrots with sourdough toast, adlai salad with smoked tofu, cookies, banana cake and carrot cake. Also offers create-your-own bowl or wrap. Cashew milk available. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Tue-Sun 9:00am-5:30pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Jack's Place
Nacpan Beach Rd, Palawan ~ : +63-9952374811
Moderate -- Ovo, Beer/Wine, Asian, Filipino, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Resort restaurant situated at the far right end of Nacpan Beach entrance. Makes a veg curry to-order with ginger, fresh coconut milk and local vegetables; also can make a stir fry for vegans. The sweet potato fries are fresh cut and cooked. Pinoy dishes. Outdoor seating. Cash only. -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Maremegmeg Beach Bar
Sitio Maremegmeg, Palawan ~ : +63-9182572981
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, International, Beer/Wine, Filipino, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Bar and restaurant at the beach with a 3-item vegan menu section and a few sides that are vegan. Choices include spring rolls (banana & vegetarian), empanada, salad, sandwich, sticky rice with mango. Be sure to specify vegan when ordering. Outdoor seating. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 9:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

NacpantaZtik
Sitio Palitang, Palawan ~ : +63-9951581458
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Native style restaurant near Nacpan Beach has an English speaking staff. Has vegan choices on the menu and possibly some of the vegetarian ones can be made vegan upon request (if you ask nicely :)). Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Tue 9:00am-10:00pm, Wed-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

New Deli by Kashmir El Nido
Sitio Uno, Lio Estate, Palawan ~ : +63-9633342060
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Organic, Take-out, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Indian restaurant with some vegetarian dishes (about 6 main dishes & about 2 starters), of which the salad is a vegan starter and two of the main dishes are vegan. Some things are also organic. Outdoor seating. Wheelchair accessible. Cash only. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 11:00am-8:30pm -- Rating: Not rated yet

Sip Sunset Lounge - El Nido
Barangay Corong Corong (at Entrance at Big Mango Tree Near High School) ~ : +63-9686049112
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, International, Beer/Wine, Middle Eastern, Honey, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Beach bar offering a vegan section with ice cream, falafel, hummus, eggplant “caviar”, cauliflower bites and guacamole. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 3:00pm-11:00pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Sunmai Restaurant
Nacpan Beach, Palawan ~ : +63-9176275978
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Western, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. One of the more upscale resorts and restaurants close to where you first enter the beach area., They have one page of dedicated vegan meals which are simple vegetable dishes. Additionally some other items like pasta can be customized to be made vegan. Also have smoothie bowls (sometimes). Outdoor seating. Accepts credit cards. Free Wi-Fi. Mon-Sun 7:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tahan
Amboy St, Barangay Buena Suerte ~ : +63-9614759174
Moderate -- Raw, Western, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Fusion, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves fish, vegan options available. Live-in art installation that also offers private dining experience. Facebook states "occasionally operates as a restaurant". Experimental cooking style focuses on what is readily available island-side. Only allows four people per night from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Book ahead. Previously vegan but reportedly serves fish as of May 2023. Reservations required. -- Rating: Not rated yet

TriVal El Nido
Sitio Maremegmeg, Palawan ~ : +63-9694540241
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Indian, Organic, Thai, Juice bar, Beer/Wine, Asian, Vietnamese, Gluten-free, Breakfast, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Pan-Asian restaurant offering a few vegan items such as plain hopper, tropical salad, eggplant enchilada, kamote leaves tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, aloo tikki, pad Thai, ginger soy tofu, coconut lentil curry, tomato ginger chickpea curry, grilled nasu, banana blossom burger and more. Mon-Sun 7:00am-9:00pm -- Rating: 4 Happycow(s)

Tuk Tuk Thai
Rico Cottages, Palawan ~ : +63-9177225096
Moderate -- Lacto, Thai, Take-out, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Thai restaurant with several vegan dishes on the menu and tom yum can be veganised upon request. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 9:00am-10:00pm -- Rating: 3 Happycow(s)

V and V Bagel Asia
Calle Hama, Barangay Buena Suerte, Palawan ~ : +63-9772185989
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, American, Pizza, Western, Take-out, Bakery, Non-veg -- Additional Info: Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual place with veggie burger, bagels, and pizza that can be veganised. Makes bread in-house. Reported reopened as of Oct 2019. Outdoor seating. Cash only. Mon-Sun 7:30am-9:30pm -- Rating: 2 Happycow(s)

Grounded
Rizal St, Barangay Buena Suerte (at Across Ver De El Nido) ~ : +63-9958767162
Inexpensive -- International, Take-out -- Additional Info: Vegan modern coffee shop serving a wide selection of coffees, teas, hot chocolate, and cakes. All beverages are served with oat milk by default; almond and soy milks also available. Mon-Sun 6:00am-11:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

Gusto Gelato
Calle Hama, Palawan ~ : +63-9270385110
Inexpensive -- Lacto, Ovo, Fast food, Take-out -- Additional Info: Ice cream shop offering three vegan flavors. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 7:00am-12:00am -- Rating: 3.5 Happycow(s)

Luway Luway
C. Hama St ~ : +63-9666387566
Moderate -- Lacto, Ovo, Beer/Wine, Delivery, Take-out, Asian, Honey, Breakfast -- Additional Info: Small cafe offering house-made cashew milk as a standard for drinks. Some food items contain egg and honey - double check ingredients and specify vegan when ordering. Also has treats such as banana chocolate bread and cashew yogurt. Outdoor seating. Mon-Sun 7:00am-4:00pm -- Rating: 5 Happycow(s)

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