Ananda Restaurante Vegetariano

Location on happy cow is wrong. Please google the place, location seems to be about 3 blocks off. Basic but yummy food. 50% of buffet was vegan the day I eat there.

The portions are large and the prices are low. They usually have 2 or 3 types of rice, soy meat and gluten meat, 3-4 veggie options, salad, soup and juice. I'm not a huge fan of how they prepare the soy and gluten (way too much vinegar), but it's nice to have the options available at all.

Ananda is pretty much like the description and other reviewers describe: it's set in a yoga studio and has a cafeteria approach and vibe. They have a good variety of foods, ranging from soy and gluten "meats," rice and beans,cooked vegetables, salads, juices, etc. Many of the products contain cheese (when I visited) so be sure to ask what is vegan and what is not. Like another reviewer said, it's within walking distance of Zona Colonial and set in a affluent neighborhood. Worth a visit if you are in town.

This place works as a buffet and has a variety of local, international and Indian food; as well as a vegetarian bakery, including, cakes, whole wheat bread, and other pasteries. It has fair pricing and very nice ambiance with a lot of gardens and fountains. The place has a strong Yoga tradition and are very responsible with the ingredients they use.

Very highly recommended.

The food here is good (although nothing spectacular) and there's a wide variety. Each item is priced individually and a normal meal will be around US$4-5. When you enter take a tray and plate and then help yourself to the buffet. There is water available just after the cashier station. This restaurant is within walking distance of the colonial zone, but it may be a bit far for some.