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Vegan-friendly
Ovo
Organic
Vegetarian restaurant serves lunch which includes soup, main entree, and juice. Daily set menu. Has vegan options. Open Mon-Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm.
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Last update on 20 Nov 2024 by Coseverde
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Added by Amy1274 on 21 Nov 2017
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13 Reviews
First Review by LisaSpykers
raphalla
Points +898
Not great for breakfast - Edit
We went there at 11.30am and was told that lunch only started at 2pm.
Read moreWe had breakfast instead. Scrambled eggs, toast, coffee and juice at $3.50.
Consider the same price and what we could get at El Neuvo Paraiso, it was not the greatest experience for us.
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-23
Pros: Friendly owner/staff
Guest
aiyi
Points +434
Price worthy lunch - Edit
Went for lunch and got a soup that was apparently common for the carnival, same with the empanada you can buy to bring. Nice prices but the food is not too special.
Read morePros: Friendly owner
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Vegantraveljunkie
Points +2453
Set lunch is satisfying and inexpensive - Edit
I came here for a set lunch in between my sightseeing. I enjoyed a juice, soup of the day ( pumpkin) and main dish consisting of rice, beans, salad and vegetables all for under $5 USD. Simple decor, delicious food, friendly service all for under $5! What more could one want?! Really enjoyed my visit here!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-02
Pros: set lunch is excellent value, friendly service
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comeplantas
Points +781
Solid food for a good price - Edit
We went for a menu del dia. It was good food and a fair price.
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raggasia
Points +178
Really nice Ecuadorian place - Edit
Delicious and cheap traditional meal. Great service
Read morePros: Taste, Price, Service
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Coseverde
Points +1745
Simple fare - Edit
Nice little place. They have a menu del día (both vegan and vegetarian choices) for $3.75, as well as a la carte options.
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DanielleColalillo
Points +490
Basic but cheap - Edit
A set menu for lunch is 3.75 with a juice or soy milk, a large soup and a main. Big portions with lots of vegetables, simple food but tasty and cheap.
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DanielleJay
Points +52
Vegan Ecuadorean food - Edit
It was nice to try some tradicional Ecuadorean food with a vegan twist! It wasn’t the most flavourful food and wasn’t super warm but it was yummy enough and the lady who runs it is very sweet. You get a 2 course meal for super cheap! Soup to start with and then a rice dish with soya protein and veg. I also had a yummy warm vegan pastry that was filled with fig! It was absolutely delicious! As was the green juice!
Read morePros: Vegan Ecuadorean food, Yummy sweet treats , Lovely staff
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Sophie&Nico
Points +235
Tastless but cheap - Edit
We had the almuerzos for $3.50USD. The owner knew the difference between vegeterian/vegan so was able to supplement the non-vegan elements of the dishes. There was weird moment when we were paying, where she was telling us 1 dime doesn't equal 10 cents and is only 1 cent, so that left a bad taste in our mouth.
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sophie96
Points +87
Super - Edit
Super liebe Inhaberin,sehr leckeres und reichhaltiges Menü für nur 3 $.
Read moreMan kann zwischen veganer und vegetarischer Variante wählen.
Es gibt außerdem auch viel Eis, Früchte und Sojamilch.
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forsee13
Points +34
Ananda Experience - Edit
Hey y'all
Read moreSo I recently ate at Ananda Vegetarian Restaurant twice and can say that it was one of the most pleasant experiences of any restaurant I've been to in Cuenca. I did go to the Nuevo Paraíso at two of its locations and was honestly unsure of what ingredients were being used in all the dishes and soups. I sometimes felt a bit unwell but am not sure if that's totally related. Anyways the food at Ananda was fresh and unique, not just a copy paste salad or veggie mix but a thoughtfully crafted plate that included a vegan soup both times. I'm not a big fan of fake meat so the tamale wasn't my favorite, however the owner is open to suggestions of new dishes or types of foods to prepare! I liked that I could be confident and sure that what I was getting was high quality and without eggs or dairy or any crazy additives like MSG. The owner is a conscious lady who cares about what she serves her customers. Also her Ají was fresh and added a lot of flavor to the dish. Perhaps bring an avocado to round out your vegan plate if you'd like. She serves vegetarian specials 1-2 times a week so if you're not a fan of cheese or dairy just ask and she'll let you know what's in it. The rest of the time the food is mostly vegan friendly. And really good quality and fresh. I recommend supporting this local restaurant if you're in Cuenca and get the chance.
Enjoy,
Evan
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-22
Pros: Transparency, Quality of food, Service
Cons: Soy meat, Would like more options
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veganaleozzy
Points +86
Excelente - Edit
La atención muy buena. Todo delicioso y precios cómodos.
Read morePros: Muchas opciones veganas, Patricia muy amable
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LisaSpykers
Points +10864
Delicious and affordable set lunch - Edit
The vegan meal of the day is really tasty and Ananda is only place I've found vegan tamales in Cuenca (filled with soy mince and vegetables). They also sell vegetarian sweets to go but on the day we went, also had vegan chocolate truffles available. These were excellent!
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