Vegan
Mexican
All vegan, traditional, Mexican tacos and mole. All local and organic. Serves rustic cacao and coffee too. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm. Closes when fresh food is gone.
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Francisco I. Medero 108, San Cristobal De Las Casas, Mexico
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Last update on 17 Dec 2024 by Lucía.
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Added by Laura.Li on 23 Feb 2022
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63 Reviews
First Review by Laura.Li
ÉtienneParenteau
Points +11
Wow! - Edit
Nourriture à volonté, art et bas prix, ce petit resto à tout pour plaire. Le propriétaire est très sympathique et vous jouera même ses compositions au piano.
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rbiddle
Points +50
Great food, great mission, great owner - Edit
The food was amazing, some of the best tacos I’ve had in Mexico, all organic and a great bookshop, he even played the piano whilst we ate our food, coming back soon!
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TaylorWalker
Points +265
Great food, friendly owner - Edit
Art Librería is a must visit if you’re in San Cristobal. The owner was very friendly, the food was great, no chemicals and all the ingredients were sourced from Chiapas.
Read moreGerardoGlez
Man thanks, I think you gane back next day, when the dios Is finish I clóset, I tray yo me fresh every day. Kind Regards
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Tammysaint
Points +16
Most incredible, memorable night - Edit
I can’t reccomend this gem more. I’ve been travelling for months and this evening stood out above anything I’ve ever had. The food was absolutely sensational, the space was so intimate and special, a single large round table which we all sat around. The host chatted to us whilst he cooked, telling us about his inspring life, and then played some piano as we ate. He used to be a professional pianist so the music was beautiful. It’s such a unique space, decorated amazingly and just the opposite to a normal restaurant. Don’t hesitate, go go go
Read morePros: Entertainment - live piano, Sensational food , Kind, friendly and special host
Cons: Not being able to go back!
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groen
Points +479
Local and healthy vegan food - Edit
I’m glad we visited this place, we had a lovely vegan menu: lentil soup, taco’s and guacamole. The host is very friendly and likes to play the piano.
Read morePros: Healthy vegan food, Fresh local produce
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OscarLang
Points +96
Must see - Edit
Hearty, simple, filling delicious food at a good price! Nothing pretentious and everything is delicious and authentic. Super friendly host who knows lots about the area
Read moreAnd good music too!
Pros: 100% vegan, organic, local , Good price , Friendly atmosphere
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terrasara
Points +30
Wow. - Edit
I’ve travelled the world as a vegan and this has got to be one of the most unique and special places I’ve stumbled upon. In the middle of the small place is one table where a group was already eating. Gerardo, the owner and chef welcomed us and told us to sit down and join them, immediately serving us delicious homemade soup made exclusively from produce from his and his friends gardens. He told us it was all we could eat soup and fresh guacamole made from his avocados for not even $7!!!!!! We made friends with the people we sat with as we shared life stories and Gerardo told us about his life and his permaculture knowledge. He’s truly doing something revolutionary at this place; the fact that the food was absolutely delicious and fresh was an added bonus!! I can’t recommend this place enough.
Read morePros: Amazing fresh food straight from the source, Kind owner, Cheap
Cons: NONE!
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Yes!2Success
Points +16
Easily One of the Top 3 Restaurant Experiences I've ever had. - Edit
Gererdo is a gracious, kind and generous host. He wants to make sure You're comfortable and well taken care of. It's like sitting at the Chef's Table. All the Food is made in front of You and everything is Organic. If he doesn't grow it himself he sources it from his local Permaculture Community.
Read moreThe Food was absolutely delicious. He served Me 3 Bowls of Hearty Squash Soup and 2 Bowls of Guacamole. I had all I could eat tostdos and their was some fiery spicy peppers on the side.
If Your visiting San Cristobal I would highly recommend. Its a hole in the wall, so keep Your eyes peeled!
Pros: Food = Flavorful, Organic and Made in Front of You, Host is Welcoming and aims to please w/o pushing., Quaint, Intimate and Immersive Atmosphere
Cons: N/A, N/A, N/A
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Jules_Stroot
Points +13
Yum - Edit
Such a nice interactive eating experience! Gerardo won’t let you leave if you’re still hungry, you pay for your meal and eat as much more as you’d like. So delicious and all vegan.
Read morePros: All vegan
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ninat
Points +93
Really delicious and healthy! - Edit
If you’re looking for a whole food plant based meal, this is the place. I had a lentil soup which was really delicious. And the owner is very kind and friendly!
Read morePros: All vegan and delicious , Healthy - whole food plant based, Very lovely owner
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emiana
Points +961
Delicious local food - Edit
Delicious home made, organic food and all you can eat (large portion to begin with anyway). The owner is a long-time vegan and extremely warm, welcoming and affable. There’s a nice collection of books too. We loved it and it was nice to sit at a communal table with other travellers.
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oghalps
Points +141
Super fresh vegan feast - Edit
Go for the all-you-can-eat vegan guacamole and daily dish, stay for the lovely vibes and conversation. Gerardo is my hero
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tpt
Points +26
Great Place - Edit
Great place with a nice owner and an awesome atmosphere. The food is cooked by the owner and is very tasty and healthy. He uses ingredients from his garden😃traditional mexican vegan food 👍🏼
Read morePros: Tasty and healthy, Good portions and great prices, Traditional vegan food
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Dianavegana
Points +59
Si estás en San Cris tienes que comer aquí! - Edit
Te vas a sentir inspirado y lleno de comida muy rica! El dueño Gerardo es muy simpatico y tiene mucha pasion para el veganismo. Todos los ingredientes son locales y organicos y su guacamole es la mejor que probé en mi vida!!
Read morePros: Ingredientes organicos, Buen precio, Ambiente muy acogedor
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VelillaDeOswestry
Points +3612
Homemade food - Edit
We have been here twice as the menu is different every day and I don't think if you get this one and one service anywhere else. Both times we had guacamole with some tortillas which was really nice a drink a main. All traditional food for 120 pesos and you can also have a cacao drink after your meal for 30 pesos which is really tasty. Highly recommend if you are looking for having a chat with a local who loves what he does and if you want to try local homemade food.
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AdamLeeHosker
Points +18
A unique vegan experience - Edit
Gerardo was the ultimate vegan Mexican chef and host. He welcomes you into his place with open arms and cooks wholesome and healthy meals, differing each day, depending on the organic products he has picked up from the market that morning. He will not let you leave hungry, he will offer you more food when you finish your plate, it literally is an “all you can eat” vegan feast. Great for those vegans with big appetites. I kept going back for more.
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dmoses
Points +35
A Vegan Experience - Edit
As noted by other reviews and in the title, this restaurant is more an experience than anything else. And frankly, restaurant is not the right word since it is a small room with a single table. It’s really a one on one encounter with a San Cris local, Gerardo, who is literally putting his life and love into creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for plant based dining. The food was excellent, Gerardo is incredibly interesting and kind, and I can’t recommend highly enough visiting Art Librería when in SC.
Read morePros: Excellent experience , Delicious food, Wonderful chef/host
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adamshahar
Points +20
A Great experience, tasty and healthy - Edit
I had a good lunch, with a unforgettable vegetable and lentils soup.
Read moreThe atmosphere in the place is very special, and all the raw materials are organic and locally produced
Pros: The best soup I've ever eaten , A fun and interesting experience
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MaraIsing
Points +77
One of a kind - Edit
Must do when you come by! The owner (gerardo) puts in much love in his organic, partly self grown and harvested food!
Read moreIt’s like a personal chef is cooking for you.
It was raining when I got here and he served me the most delicious veggie soup with great guacamole and tostadas.
He also offered me his chocolate drink but I was so full from the guacamole I’ll have to try that another time!
We had a great conversation.
I feel like this is why I travel: to meet other, inspiring people and enjoy good food!
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-05
Pros: Meeting Gerardo , Cozy and personal Ambiente , local food with organic ingredients
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AmyRaa
Points +16
authentic and tasty - Edit
i fully enjoyed my meal, definitely a quiet spot to enjoy homey meals in san cristóbal #Veganuary
Read morePros: Gerrado cooks vegan food with love, authentic, tasty and affordable , this eatery supports local community
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OlafdeHaan
Points +27
Real food from a friendly guy with living room vibes - Edit
You sit in a sort of living room with only one table, where Gerardo is cooking right in front of you.
Read moreWhile you wait for Gerardo to prepare his delicious and healthy daily menu, you can either have a friendly chat with him, or grab one of the many (arts) books that surround you. Very chill and open atmosphere.
Gerardo for mayor!
Pros: All vegan, local and organic food, Very friendly and open host, Welcoming atmosphere
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chiwis
Points +16
¡Espectacular! - Edit
Este increíble lugar está lleno no solo de buenísima comida preparada con los mejores ingredientes orgánicos y en una manera muy saludable, sino también de una gran energía proporcionada por el lugar en sí (en una muy buena ubicación), y también por parte de Gerardo, una joya de persona, con pláticas muy nutritivas (cómo su comida) como interesantes, tiene una sabiduría única, muy recomendable tanto el lugar, como la comida, como la experiencia de ir y compartir una plática.
Read morePros: El guacamole es buenísimo, Los tamales de elote ¡el mejor postre!, Chocolate maya, ¡riquísimo!
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Lanky
Points +412
Organic local fare - Edit
Great organic local cuisine. Friendly and passionate owner.
Read morePros: Organic , Friendly owner
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Wellness_With_Ryan
Points +16
Traditional Mayan Magic - Edit
There's no place in the city that is making food like this! Traditional Mayan Magic, full of flavor and love. All ingredients are organic, vegan, and most of the ingredients come from the zapatista's. The cafe is small, cozy, and filled with love. Gerardo loves to tell stories of Mexican history while preparing his magical dishes. If your in San Cristóbal this is a must!
Read morePros: Gerardo, Atmosphere , Healthy Mayan food!
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TimnaS
Points +19
I cannot recommend it more - Edit
In our time in San Cristobal my partner and I probably ate dinner with Gerardo seven times. I was lucky enough to find ArtLibreria on our first night, and we were welcomed so warmly and treated to the best Mayan food I've ever had. Gerardo cooks an all vegan, pre-Hispanic menu every day with ingredients sourced from organic, local Zapatista shops. The first course is always some kind of veggie soup, amazing veggie soup cooked fresh every day for 5 hours. The second (and sometimes third) course is a surprise, but always delicious. For dessert, you can have a powerful cacao. Come with a pretty empty stomach because you will leave barely able to walk home after. The servings are huge, and it is impossible to say no when Gerardo offers anything.
Read moreWe were also lucky enough to take a cooking class with Gerardo. It was an absolute treat to spend the day with him, and we learned to cook the best mole, I think, in the world. Gerardo is passionate and curious about many things, and I loved our conversations. I really learned a lot from Gerardo about food, art, local history, and much more.
Thanks so much Gerardo for hosting us with so much love and making us feel at home right away in San Cristobal. We hope to be back soon. Love, Timna and Eric
Pros: Cozy Seating, Wonderful Host, Delicious and healthy food
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DanielleScotland
Points +21
Awesome Place - Edit
My partner and I went here a few times whilst visiting San Cristobal. The awesome owner and chef is friendly, kind and very accommodating. Value for money is fantastic and the food all delicious! We had vegetable soup, guacamole with tostadas and veggie tortilla with unlimited natural lemonade, all for 120 pesos, roughly £5. The second day we had a lentils and vegetable soup, mole sauce with tortillas stuffed with potato (we have traveled Mexico and this is by far the best mole!) and poblano rellano. Everything is vegan (apart from the locally sourced honey) and locally sourced. It is a small place but means you make friends sitting with other people. The photos of the food don't do it justice. Glad we came here. There are also lots of interesting books. This place is fantastic!
Read morePros: Food, Owner, Atmosphere
Cons: Honey
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GerardoGlez
Points +76
Coking ART GALERY - Edit
Somos el futuro de la economía de paz.. drink cacao no alcohol
Read morePros: Menú diario, Todo orgánico and local , Cooking by chef Gerardo mexican top artist
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