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Serves meat, vegan options available. Family run restaurant with a small vegan menu section that includes a burger, soy steak and a soy meat plate. Open Mon-Sun 1:00pm-9:00pm, Tue 7:00am-11:00am.
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47 Malecon, Isabela Island, Puerto Villamil, Ecuador
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25 Reviews
First Review by Tada
Herbi_Eats
Points +1641
Beach vibes - Edit
Clear menu and good range for vegan food, right next to the beach perfect for sunset, I came back a second time!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-11-08
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CharlieMills
Points +6231
Best place on isabela - Edit
This was the best place we found on isabela for vegans. Loads of choices and they had fake meat too. The burger was good - they asked if I wanted cheese but I heard chips so said yes. Unfortunate but they swapped it for me for a new one which was great. The two plates were good, the meat on the fried plate was better but the chickpeas on the other plate were better than the corn which was pretty plain.
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StellaParis
Points +70
A gem for vegans on Isla Isabela - Edit
This is the only place on the island which serves meat alternatives. It is on the beach so it comes with a sea view. They have a whole menu page with vegan food. I had the Mixed Hamburger which came with a delicious home made lentil patty & a vegan shicken style patty. It was one of the most innovative burgers I have ever had, as it was quite different. Very tasty. Very filling! They also make a traditional peanut sauce to go with fries or to add to inside of burger. They are very knowledgeable about veganism and the difference between vegetarian and vegan!
Read moreThey also offer fresh coconuts for only $4 and 2 cocktails for $10, as well as fresh juices.
The restaurant is no frills and is run by a lovely family who put a lot of effort into their business.
Pros: Knowledgeable in veganism , Tasty vegan food , Very friendly
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lisak.
Points +120
Lecker und sehr freundliche Familie - Edit
Das Essen war sehr lecker und du konntest zwischen Soja oder Linsenersatz wählen. Es wird alles frisch zubereitet und das Ambiente ist sehr authentisch und liebenswert. Wir sind 6 Tage auf Isabella und waren schon 3x dort.
Read morePros: Sehr Freundlich , Essen frisch und sehr lecker, Tolle Lokation direkt am Meet
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vivsan
Points +765
Okej burger, nice view! - Edit
Cute place right at the beach. Had a nice burger and fries. It was okej
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Cmpbiker
Points +248
A surprise - Edit
The menu has an entire page just for vegan entrees. We tried the Fritada and the Ceviche. Both were fantastic!!! Right on the beach, we watched surfers while sipping a cocktail. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Many vegan plates, Beach Location, Funky atmosphere
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echu
Points +27
Gorgeous food - Edit
I visited based on recommendations in Happy Cow and certainly wasn't disappointed.
Read moreThe service is very good, friendly owners and had a decent selection of veggie options. The food did take a while to arrive, but who cares with such a beautiful view of the beach and listening to the waves. And it's better to wait for freshly made food and fresh juice.
I enjoyed my food very much, very unique and definitely different from the usual vegetarian selection of pasta or rice, which I have experienced in the Galapagos so far.
I'm delighted I found this place and would visit again. I gave it four stars as it's not fully vegetarian/vegan, but definitely deserves five stars
Pros: Friendly staff , Cool vibe , Fresh food
Cons: None
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JulianEduardoGranad
Points +26
Servicio incondicional - Edit
Alexandra y su Esposo fueron muy gentiles al atendernos fuera de su horario de servicio. Adicional, nos permitieron modificar un poco el menu al gusto de nosotros. Son muy amables y están dispuestos siempre a mejorar y continuar aprendiendo sobre la cocina vegana 🤩
Read morePros: El sabor, El servicio, La variedad de opciones
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RebeccaSullivan
Points +6308
Good Option - Edit
Great option on the water. We went up thinking they were open and they weren’t but opened early for us which was so nice. Food was good and filling!
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FloriO
Points +63
Great Location - Edit
Location at the beach front. Family business. Does not look really fancy, but food is great. One own vegan page
Read morePros: Food, Price, Location
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divineprobs
Points +81
Great view, food is ok - Edit
This place is in a great location on the beach, has good wi-fi, and advertises vegan/Veggie options.
Read moreFood was just ok. Prices were reasonable but I found my Soy mix burger on the dry side. There's not a whole lot of vegan options in Puerto Villamil so I'm glad this place exists.
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VeggieGF
Points +23
Nice place to enjoy the beach - Edit
We had a very good experience with my gf, she ordered the vegan dish and I went for a meat option. Portions were big enough to share the fries and have some leftovers, as for appetizers I would recommend the patacones. Service was solid, it took a bit longer but the food was freshly made and the taste made it worth it.
Read morePros: Food quality, quantity / Price, The view , Service was friendly and had good recommendations
Cons: Nope that I can think off
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freddi
Points +91
very tasty with incredible view - Edit
the portion are not big, but okay. the food was very tasty. the restaurant is right by the sea. the view is incredible - you can watch the sunset, hunting birds in the sea - and if you are lucky hunting penguins! we really enjoyed being there!
Read morePros: location right by the sea, incredible view - perfect place for the sunset , Observe animals while waiting for food
Cons: There are also non-vegan dishes , everything takes a little bit long
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Kukurumka
Points +3626
Nice place - Edit
The juice was a little acid, main dish is okay
Read moreStaff is very friendly, might speaks English too
Pros: 5-10$ dishes , Friendly staff
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FalafelHarvey
Points +26
Staff actually understands the word "vegan" - Edit
It is so hard to find places who understand what vegan means! I mean diet-wise, not ethical wise, that's another matter. The whole vegetarian menu is vegan by default, you can ask to add cheese or eggs if you wish. They also have vegan gluten free and soy free, most of the menu says it comes with soy products but they will substitute with lentils or chickpeas on demand. It is the only place in Ecuador where I found vegan corn tortillas (everywhere else they come premade with cheese). The view is INCREDIBLE, right on the beach, perfect at sunset. There are games on the tables like Uno, Tic Tac Toe and Jenga, which made the wait more fun. The prices are very reasonable through all the menu, compared to other restaurants on the island. The food was excellent, both my non veggie parents and me really enjoyed their plates. The staff was really nice and open to suggestions. They said they really aim to offer options to fit any kind of dietary requirement.
Read morePros: The view, Many vegan and allergy friendly options, Fun and friendly ambience
Cons: Uneven ground/odd seating, Menu serves all sorts of animal products too
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DDDennis
Points +1844
Great view - Edit
Reasonable prices, a little smaller portions than usual and a great view.
Read moreWe had a cassave omelet, a 'milanesa' burger with fries and a jugo de lulo
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I.am.XOA
Points +584
Right on the beach - Edit
The atmosphere here is great, it's right on the beach, they had Jenga and tic tac toe on the tables, fast-ish wifi (which is hard to find on the island). Vegan and vegetarian options but really nothing special. My partner and I had the veggie burger which was a soy paddy, very regular and a super small portion of fries. My partner complained about the portion of fries (because of the price of the meal) and the owner just sort of laughed and shrugged.
Read morePros: Great location , Decent wifi, Ok food
Cons: Expensive , Small portions
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Vegeads
Points +413
Good breakfast option - Edit
We went twice: once for breakfast and once for dinner. Out of the two I preferred the breakfast option, which for me was the yuca omelet. It was basically stuffed yuca and you could choose soy meat or lentils. I went with soy meat and thought it was really nice. For dinner I had a veggie burger and it wasn't my favorite, but due to the extremely limited vegan options on Isabela I have no complaints.
Read moreOh we also got the vegan ceviche and it was really nice. I definitely recommend that.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-20
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nmepani87
Points +170
Friendly family restaurant - Edit
Has 2 burgers and potato or yuca omelette for vegans. Food is made to order and serves proper condiments (some places don't seem to). Price is normal for Galapagos.
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FelipeSteinmetz
Points +15
Lo mejor de isabela - Edit
Muy rico y abundante, se hacen las cosas con amor y los dueños muy amables, 100 % recomendado si eres vegetariano y estas por Isabela, con bonita ubicación frente al mar
Read morePros: Rica soya, Frente al mar, Amabilidad
DonSanduchito
Gracias por su reseña es un gusto poder servirle de la mejor manera
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HariDandapani
Points +24
Great vegan food on beach - Edit
Went here as a vegan with my vegetarian family of 5. We were all able to get different delicious vegan options. I spoke with the owner, and they told us that all of the food is made in the moment that it is ordered. That way, anything can be made vegan. Food was very delicious. I particularly enjoyed the salsas, patacones, and lentil cake.
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walabok
Points +285
Not worth your money! - Edit
Nobody in a restaurant is a bad sign, right?
Read moreI got the vegan burger and it looked nice, with lots of little sauces where the server claimed it's beet hummus, mayo, mustard, etc. BUT I think they don't know what hummus is, the promised mayo was like a salat dressing, and it wasn't hummus either. The burger had 3 layers of bread which was way too much and you hardly could taste the other ingredients. Then I ordered a mango juice and asked not to put ice into it. What I got was a watered down juice where you couldn't taste the mango flavour at all. I did complain and they tried to explain with the expensive import prices for goods. Well, I didn't pay for the juice.
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-19
Pros: There are no pros!
Cons: expensive!
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Libbytes
Points +1044
Amazing view and vegan options - Edit
Really struggling for vegan in GPS, but this place was cool. Right on the beach and not one, but 3 vegan options, yes 2 are burgers, but still... very good. I asked to swap the fries for patacones (as I'm a bit obsessed with them) and they let me 😄 Burger itself was ok, bun was a bit dry, but the soy steak and sauces were really good and the patacones were amazing!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-01
Pros: More than one option, Amazing view, Friendly staff
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kfirzi
Points +24
Intimate vegan friendly beach restaurant - Edit
Cute and surprising vegan friendly beach resturant in playa Villamil, has a sign that says "vegan food", also the friendly employees will as you if you're vegan/vegetarian. Has a good selection of vegan mock-meat, and very good prices (for Isabela island).
Read morePros: Nice selection of vegan mock-meat dishes, Friendly staff, Reasonable prices
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Tada
Points +230
Surprised to find this place with vegan burgers - Edit
They had three vegan options, I chose the vegan turkey burger, which was really filling and cost 7 usd. A pleasant surprise on an island with limited vegan options
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