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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
International
Organic
Mexican
Bakery
Gluten-free
Breakfast
Offers breakfast, main dishes and desserts as well as smoothies and kombucha. Also has a swimming pool that you can use when you eat there. Reported to offer dairy August 2023. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-6:00pm.
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 07 Jul 2025 by MathewSpry
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Added by vivienneth on 12 Jan 2019
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94 Reviews
First Review by vivienneth
toyo.bien
Points +44
Oasis in the city - Edit
Such a beautiful garden and pool. Almost a wellness experience to eat and drink the DELICIOUS meals and then have a swim in the pool and relax in the garden. Absolute must visit!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-15
Pros: Delicious food, Beautiful garden, Refreshing pool
Guest
stickincarn
Points +186
Excellent spot for vegans - Edit
I ate here three times during my stay in Leon. My favourite meal was the tacos. My husband really enjoyed the lentil soup and I enjoyed the bean soup. Soups cost about $7.50 CAD and the taco plate and burrito plate about $10 CAD each.
Read moreThe set-up is great with a little pool inside and shaded areas to eat.
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alexc187
Points +362
Fantastic Vegan Food - Edit
In 2 days my non-veg friend and I came here 3 times! Very nice ambiance and incredible food! The Nica Breakfast was exceptional and I also really enjoyed my cauliflower tacos! The carrot cake was filling and very tasty too! I wish I could have tried everything on the menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-21
Pros: Ambiance , Food!!!, Plenty of options
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Anngee
Points +596
Jungle eats - Edit
First restaurant we tried arriving in Leon and it did not disappoint.
Read moreIt was a 4 minute walk from our hostel. Super easy to find on Google maps.
The food was great with many options to choose from 🥑🥔🥦🌽🍄
We didn't swim but loved that they have a pool available.
They take USD and card for payment
Good music 🎶
Great atmosphere ✨️
Pros: Spacious, Pool, Delicious food
Anngee
Came back the next day to order the cesar salad and La Francesa Burger with yucca fries. And papaya with lime drink. All delicious
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soy_kels
Points +6093
Amazing spot! - Edit
One of the best meals I’ve had during my travels through Nicaragua. It was a treat to have so many options for a change, including meat and dairy alternatives that aren’t very common here. I had the Caesar salad with nuggets, house-made “bacon” and cashew parmesan, and it was delicious.
Read moreThe setting is beautiful, a calm leafy oasis away from the sweltering city streets. We had planned to have a swim after lunch but the pool was surprisingly cold so gave it a miss! It costs 100 cordobas pp if you’re eating there.
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-22
Pros: beautiful garden courtyard, wide variety of dishes, great quality
Cons: not fully vegan (and not labelled)
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TastyStacey
Points +48
Fantastic - Edit
Incredible oasis from the chaos and heat of Leon.
Read moreFood is incredible - it’s always a bonus when my carnivore BF doesnt miss meat in a meal.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-10
Pros: Atmosphere, Food, Friendly
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Saff
Points +2494
Delicioso coco - Edit
You’ll likely wait longer here for food but it is so worth it! The pancakes were my favorite vegan ones so far!! You’ll have access to the pool too.
Read moreNote they charge for leftover boxes, bring Tupperware
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MathewSpry
Points +199
Beautiful place - Edit
Was a really lovely place and the food was fantastic
Read morePros: Great prices , Excellent variety , Everything Tastes amazing
Cons: Could do with mosquito candles or something
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AndyYoung
Points +356
I ate here everyday! - Edit
Don’t miss out on this gem in Leon! Everything I ordered was delicious and my meat eating friends loved it too. I came here 4 times in a row. Maria was also an excellent server who speaks perfect English. I don’t think anyone who works there is actually vegan but they sure make the food tasty! The only con for me is there is no AC because it’s an outdoor venue and sometimes people smoke.
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SJS5
Points +1777
Yesssss! - Edit
Whilst in Leon we went to Coco 3 times hmmm!
Read moreWe had huge cakes the first afternoon, we went back for pasta on Valentines day and again for a burrito and burger for a lunch. The staff were lovely, the sitting area was lovely with lots of plants/ cats and a pool (assume it's in a hotel) ...They did run out of wine whilst we were there, we sent the men to buy more and they got locked out lol, it shuts about 10pm so think they shut the door so as to not disappoint! I'd highly rec.
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ellievegan98
Points +508
So good - Edit
Really good food with a beautiful garden. Staff is nice too. I loved the Nica breakfast, it looked so fancy and was delicious! I didn't use the pool but it looked nice. Keep in mind that if you want to use the pool area, you have to pay extra.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-05-10
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Libbytes
Points +1108
Amazing food in nice gardens - Edit
Huge portions, very tasty, and a really nice setting in the gardens. Reasonably priced also for a western style menu that's mostly vegan.
Read moreMenu is 90% vegan, (there can be cheese on a few things), but everything is veganisable, with cashew cheese or other alternatives as options as well, for no extra charge etc.
There's also a swimming pool you can use for c100 which is clean and looks inviting.
Loved it here!!!
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LisaGindorff
Points +61
Great Food in a great atmosphere - Edit
really liked it here! the selection of food is relatively small but won my heart by quality! The drinks are good but the food is FANTASTIC
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GraceThomas
Points +177
Best vegan food in Nicaragua - Edit
Loved everything we got at coco cálala, on our first day we got the nachos and Caesar salad both were really good and massive Portions. We also went for breakfast and had the breakfast burritos and pancakes which again were delicious, massive portions and great value for money. A must visit if your a vegan in Leon Nicaragua.
Read morePros: Massive portions , Amazing vegan food , Great value for money
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KarolinaJanuszek
Points +271
Nice place with a good selection of food options. - Edit
Tucked away, bit busy and noisy with kids running around the pool while you eat, but a good selection of food choices.
Read morePros: Nice selection of cold drinks
Cons: Small selection of gluten and soy free options
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FabiaBmllr
Points +56
Sooo lecker und abwechslungsreich - Edit
Der Großteil der Speisen ist vegan und fast alles was vegetarisches ist kann auch vegan zubereitet werden. Ich war während meinem Aufenthalt zweimal dort und wäre gerne noch viel öfter hingegangen. Der Sobanudelsalat war riesig, ich habe den Rest fürs Abendessen mitgenommen. Und auch der Frühstücksburrito war mehr als genug.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-17
Pros: Fast vollständig vegan, Super Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, Wunderschöne Sitzmöglichkeiten
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Bosscroft
Points +136
Incredibly rich food - Edit
Tried the nachos and the Bolognese - both were fantastic, although I couldn't finish the nachos (first time in years) due to the huge portions! The drinks were also really flavourful.
Read morePros: Great flavours , Big portions, Lovely setting
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Veganneke
Points +32
Best food I had in a while! - Edit
This is a fully vegan restaurant located in a beautiful green yard with very nice English speaking waiters. The prices are very fair and the food was truly tasty. I will definitely eat here more often while I’m in Leon.
Read morePros: Beautiful Green ambiente , Amazing good, English speaking waiters
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +8475
amazing - Edit
Great prices, huge portions and delicious dishes. We shared the yuca brava and we ordered the hot dog, tacos and pesto pasta and everything was perfect, but too much food! The place is beautiful and the staff is lovely #Veganuary
Read moreTurnipForPlants
Man, that all looks awesome
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martine68
Points +42
Beautiful setting with so many delicious options - Edit
Beautiful setting in a serene courtyard garden with pool with so many 🤤 vegan options - we had coffee, a protein smoothie, tofu/beans Nico breakfast that was filling and nourishing but fresh, and vegan pancakes. We have been lacking any kind of vegan friendly protein so loved getting back on track here while also chilling out and escaping the brutal heat. Will definitely be returning for lunch!
Read morePros: Garden setting , Vegan options with protein , Filling and tasty food that wasn't too heavy
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Thejenwong
Points +125
Huge portions of great food! - Edit
We effed up and ordered the nachos thinking it would be an appetizer, plus the Thai curry and vegan tacos. Ended up getting full off just the nachos between the two of us, couldn’t even touch the Thai curry and tacos because we got so full and took them to go! Bus food for tomorrow’s trip to Managua!
Read morePros: Huge portions, Delicious vegan food, Beautiful setting!
Thejenwong
Forgot to mention they have well labeled gluten free options, and yummy healthy and/or alcoholic drinks! The coco calala cocktail was super tasty, the ginger jun kombucha with rum tasted strong and healthy
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Pandawan
Points +1210
Not as good as it should have been - Edit
After all I’d heard and read, I wasn’t particularly impressed.
Read moreNearby Cero Negro Taphoise had better ford for vegans (albeit less choice)
Pros: Choice, Nachos are very good
Cons: Service was a bit lacklustre, Tacos were dry, A few items on menu unavailable
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MiriWallich
Points +1670
Love it here - Edit
Came here twice and wish I could have come back more because the food was just so perfect. They have so many options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Caesar salad was my favourite. They also have deserts which unfortunately we didn’t get to try as we were so full up from the large portions. The nachos are particularly huge!
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KadiHarmon
Points +10071
Stay here if you can!! - Edit
We so wished we had gotten a room here, but we just didn’t know. Luckily we stayed just around the corner, so we ate here every day.. sometimes twice a day! The space is very tranquil, the people friendly and we were happy to enjoy the pool. The food was delicious and even though we ate here every day, I still didn’t get to try it all! My favs were def the smoothies, the homemade tofu nuggets which I had on the Ceasar salad and the Asian noodles, and the nica breakfast! I so wish I had eaten more of the breakfast offerings. Also loved the desserts! I
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-18
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SO-P!Wh2WUzrm3i
Points +29
Great Variety of delicious vegan food - Edit
Many vegan breakfast options, e.g. local food or pancakes. Prepared with lots of love and many details. Delicious!
Read moreWe came back for dinner bc we were so amazed and would highly recommend it.
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JulesMüller
Points +31
A Hidden Gem in León - Edit
Coco Calala is a green oasis in the heart of León. The colonial-style property, with plenty of plants and a clean pool, offers a relaxing atmosphere. The rooms are spacious and lovingly decorated. The food is fresh, super delicious, and the portions are huge — all at a fair price! The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive. I spent a total of three months here and enjoyed every minute of it. Absolutely recommend it!
Read moreFavourite Dishes:
Asian Noodle Salad
Lentil Soup
Avocado Toast
Beetroot Hummus Sandwich
Burger La India
Tacos
Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-18
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malvina
Points +2074
Beautiful garden - Edit
Restaurant is located in a beautiful garden. Food is good and portions are big.
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