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A restaurant with an art gallery and a bar offers a selection of international dishes such as seitan orange beef, crab cakes, black bean quinoa kefta tajine, and semolina crepes. Open Mon-Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm.


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35 Reviews

First Review by hugemittons

marv_forever

Points +844

Vegan
30 Oct 2024

Atmosphere better than food

I was quite suprised about the atmosphere as you can‘t see it from the busy street. Once you are there you are quite detached from the loud nightlife. The staff seemed very helpful and was running around filling up water glasses for free. I have to say this is were the good part ends. We had the Beet salad and Orange Seitan which was OK. Portion sizes were good but there wasn‘t much else in the Beetroot salad besides Beetroot. No dressing or other veggies. The seitan for the Orange Seitan was a tad too crispy and I haven‘t tasted a salty Couscous as there. Well too over seasoned and just tasted like Vegetablebroth. I am sure the chef had a bad day so maybe others will have more luck. Overall just OK I would say.

frankensteinsmonster

Points +1789

Vegan
10 Aug 2024

Armadelicious

Good quality food in a lovely tropical setting. The seitan dish was incredible, highly recommend it! It was also nice to have vegan tzatziki. A bit on the pricier side but not crazy.

Updated from previous review on 2024-08-10

dvegan123

Points +53

Vegan
08 Jul 2024

Wonderful food, service and atmosphere- recommend!

On the recommendation of a man in Mexico City with a moustache, we made our way to El Armadillo. We sat down, we ordered food and we loved everything that entered our mouths. The chocolate fondant was sublime. Then when it came to finding a restaurant for the second night that we were in Mazunte, we couldn’t go anywhere else. And it was ever better the second night! We had the Moroccan platter. What a platter! Amazing falafel. Tabouleh. And if you like lots of hummus to arrive when you order a platter with hummus then order this platter. We didn't know what to do about dessert… how could anything ever be as transcendent as the chocolate fondant? The owner, a delicious and tall man called Noosh (sp?) understood our concerns and brought us his almond cookies on the house and they were so soft we fell off our chairs. Thank you Noosh, thank you man with moustache, thank you Mexico.

sassy.mango

Points +177

Vegan
12 Apr 2024

Not super impressed…

I never write negative reviews, and I really wanted to like this place, but I thought it was just alright. I’ve had Moroccan food before but I found the food here to be overly seasoned, and my friend thought the same. I had the platter and the falafel was very salty. I liked the beet salad and mint tea best.

It was also a very strange dining experience because I was seated near the kitchen and the owner (I think) kept going to the kitchen to scold the chef who must have been new. Maybe he thought no one around knew Spanish, but regardless you could tell from his tone. I’ve never experienced this at any restaurant, let alone a fancy one like this.

My server was great and the atmosphere was very nice. If I’m ever back in the area I’d give it another chance. Make sure you make a reservation, just get a hold of them through WhatsApp.

finding_taradise

Points +1900

Vegan
23 Mar 2024

Fave Restaurant in Mazunte

I went here too many times to count. For breakfast and dinner! Full vegan menu with drinks and desserts to write home about. Not to mention the fantastic service. For breakfast I loved their cafe de olla with the tofu scramble and carrot bacon. Maybe the best I’ve ever had. For dinner I loved sharing the combination platter (too big for one person) and I tried the orange seitan! The creme brûlée was amazing, but the big surprise are the cookies!! Wow, perfection all the way around.

Pros: Exceptional service, Incredible menu , Totally vegan

I.am.XOA

Points +584

Vegan
11 Feb 2024

OH MY GOODNESS 🤤

Why go anywhere else? Seriously, I'm a good snob and this was some of the best food I've found in MEXICO! The Iced Golden Milk was top notch, the platter was AMAZING and such big portion (enough for two people), the seitan was so yummy and the most perfect texture...if you have room for coffee and dessert DO IT! Coffee here is the best in town ☕💖

Pros: Portions are big!, Flavor is Yum!, Employees and owner are so wonderful!

Cons: That I can't take the chefs home with me., That I don't have a bottomless pit of a stomach, No actual Cons, it's all perfect!

CvW

Points +16

Vegan
02 Dec 2023

Heer

Eten was the best wat we ooit gegeten hebben,zowel ontbijt and dinner,all was super

Pros: Bediening waanzinnig, Eten waanzinnig, Gratis water

Cons: Alles was perfect, Alles was perfect, Alles was perfect

kxjan

Points +60

Vegan
29 Oct 2023

Tasty

Really enjoyed the seitan a la naranja, crunchy, juicy, nicely spiced. Nice space too.

QuisVaughn

Points +593

Vegan
19 Aug 2023

Classy & Tasty.

Beautiful restaurant with an outdoor vibe. Great portions and friendly staff. The food is good, I enjoyed the appetizers more than the main dish. My photos will tell a better story.

Pros: Great drinks., Great appetizers., Wonderful atmosphere

livingtheveggielife

Points +1951

Vegan
25 May 2023

Gorgeous vegan restaurant

This was a lovely vegan dining experience from start to finish. After struggling to find it initially, we finally spotted the sign along Calle Rinconcito and headed up the small hill to find the pink walled restaurant. The staff were super welcoming and topped you up with cold water throughout dinner. The food was exceptional, especially the koftas, the cashew tzatziki and the orange Seitan. How do they get the Seitan that soft?? Make sure you're hungry when you go as the portions are pretty big. We also had a delicious cocktail each. Sadly was too full for dessert so I would definitely return.

Pros: 100% vegan, Really tasty & fresh food, Great staff

Cons: More pricey than Mexican food, but worth it

groen

Points +469

Vegan
24 Apr 2023

Best food of Mazunte

We ended up here for dinner every night, 3 times in a row. The food is just so good! Would highly recommend this place.

Updated from previous review on 2023-04-24

Pros: Delicious food, Huge portions, Many choices

YogaBoss

Points +16

Vegan
16 Apr 2023

Life-changing vegan food

5 star service with Michelin star food quality

Pros: Amazing food and 5-star service, Owner is meticulous about food quality

Cons: None

Rieneke

Points +67

Vegetarian
03 Mar 2023

Delicious

So so so good. Had the seitan dish and the Maroccan platter, it was a lot for the two of us but so delicious! Would recommend to make a reservation.

Updated from previous review on 2023-03-03

Pros: They fill your glass with water for free

Rickssi

Points +16

Vegan
09 Feb 2023

Excelente

Great food, drinks, and people.
Moroccan platter, orange seitan, and golden milk were some of my favourites.

Pros: Nice atmosphere , Great food, Great service

Cons: Need a reservation after dark

linlinski

Points +152

Vegan
23 Jan 2023

12/10 vegan heaven

Everything was amazing. The atmosphere, the service, the drinks (included extra water), the food - everything. We enjoyed it A LOT. It was probably the best vegan restaurant I’ve ever been in. Definitely worth the price which I didn’t found too expensive.

Pros: Best taste, atmosphere, Service

Cons: Non

AdrianaGoram

Points +1479

Vegan
17 Jan 2023

WOW!

Hace mucho no probaba algo tan delicioso como el seitán a la naranja. El staff es super amable, el ambiente y lugar muy bonito.

Pros: Porciones grandes

Roparzh

Points +3671

Vegan
24 Nov 2022

Vegan fine-dining in hippie-village

Nice atmosphere. Located a bit on the hilly side of downtown Mazunte. Great service.

Hummus platter was incredibly tasty. Also my cauliflower dish was great.

Pros: Great service, Card payment (getting cash is a problem here..), Priceworthy

kyssekarla

Points +100

Vegan
03 Oct 2022

Nothing short of incredible

Just waouw! The food and atmosphere here are absolutely incredible.
Maroccan vegan food of the highest quality, to spoil your tastebuds, in a very cozy setting with really good, sweet, and professional waiters. This is the best place in Mexico we have been to so far! Highly recommend.

jesy

Points +52

Mostly Veg
19 Sep 2022

Best vegan place in Mexico ✨

A must go place! Just incredible 💛

Pros: Exclusive vegan food, very elaborated! , New tastes and textures , Beautiful place and perfect service

J_Rojek

Points +11

Mostly Veg
03 Aug 2022

Best restaurant in Mazunte

We have tried the Moroccan platter, Orange Seitan, and tajine de kefta

Pros: Amazingly savory food, Fair prices, Cozy restaurant

Cons: Limited desert options

HappiestDog

Points +536

Vegan
29 Jul 2022

Just perfect!!! 10/10

I’m speechless…everything was just perfect! The service was so friendly and attentive. They recognised everything and served fast. The taste of the food was amazing and the size of the portions was so huge, so the prices were fair! And the Ambience was romantic and beautiful. 10/10!!!

Pros: Awesome and attentive service, Amazing Food / Taste, Fair Prices; beautiful Ambience

Cons: None

theplantbasedbabes

Points +261

Vegan
14 Jun 2022

BEST spot in Mazunte!

OBSESSED with this place. Some of the best vegan food we have ever had! If you haven’t been here and you’re in Mazunte - this is your sign to go! Everything about the food is just amazing, the staff are super friendly, it’s a cute spot, we could go on! Highly recommend. Very well done El Armadillo!
IG: @the.plantbasedbabes for more local food vibes

Updated from previous review on 2022-06-14

Walterwide

Points +1959

Vegan
07 Mar 2022

The best!

Wow! A fantastic gem of Mazunte! Delicious food, every dish is fantastic, very tasty and fresh. I loved the spicy seitan. I highly recommend to indulge in this magic place.

TsjirliJuwanna

Points +120

Vegan
05 Mar 2022

Best place in Mazunte!

We don’t have a special dish to recommend you. Every dish is very good. The plates are quite big, so don’t order to much if you also want a dessert. And also these are pretty good 🤤

Pros: Tastfull, Different (it’s not pizza, hamburgers etc 😉), A lot of choice

Cons: Sometimes it takes an 1h to get your dish

MatthewSaliba

Points +43

Vegan
26 Feb 2022

A Must

Great setting but the food was divine!! And they have seitan!!

OrTsabari

Points +26

Vegan
26 Jan 2022

Amazing!

Very very good food! Totally worth the price, Beautiful place and high-class food. #Veganuary

Pros: Service, accuracy, Delicious

Cons: A bit more expensive then the rest of Mexico

megawin6

Points +13

Vegetarian
24 Jan 2022

Hidden Gem

Delicious food, beautiful space, we will definitely go back before we leave town. This was some of the best vegan food I’ve tasted in my travels!




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