Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Western
Peruvian
One of a few outlets, this one is situated two blocks from Plaza de Armas. Menu is vegetarian and vegan (fish reported removed Oct 2018). Kitchen breaks in the afternoon before dinner service. Reported closed February 2022.
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Last update on 06 Feb 2022 by GijsBaller
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35 Reviews
First Review by PrafulaMalde
AnaPaulaFernandezB
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
I liked the place delicious food and good people
Read morePros: Lots of options, Clean place
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davedk
Points +719
Good range of dishes - Edit
We went there for lunch and had several vegan dishes incl. lomo saltado, spaghetti al diablo, lentil soup, salat etc. All of them were fresh. It was pretty empty, so the Corona rules could be easily followed with enough space.
Read morePros: Many options, Good price, Friendly staff
Cons: None
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Ffion89
Points +647
Bit strange - Edit
This place was really busy with locals and tourists, so it's clearly popular. Maybe I was missing something, or just a bit confused as I'd only just arrived in Peru, but I found the staff unhelpful and the food quite bland and too salty.
Read moreBe aware that it's the kind of place where people share tables when it gets busy (without asking) - I didn't mind, but it won't be for everyone.
Pros: Lots of options
Cons: Bland food, Unhelpful staff
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amberlouisa
Points +311
vegan options in cusco - Edit
my friend and I stumbled across this when we decided to treat ourselves to a meal out in cusco! such a lovely atmosphere, many vegan options and a lovely salad bar too😄
Read morePros: cheap/affordable, salad bar!, vegan options
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KmiWinehouse
Points +26
Petit déjeuner pas cher et copieux - Edit
Super économique, copieux, et le meilleur brownie vegan du monde😄
Read morePros: Option vegan
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sarahsloth
Points +125
Lunch Menu - Edit
Lunch menu is now 10 Soles. Main course of the lunch was not vegan but veganized upon request (left out the eggs of the filling). Big portions and good value for money.
Read morePros: Cheap menu
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ADVegan
Points +24
Good food, lots of it, very affordable - Edit
I just ate a massive vegan dinner for 7soles. Just over $2usd.
Read moreSure other reviews mention vegan options around Cusco, which there definitely are. But they're usually about 30-40 soles. If you've been traveling awhile and on a budget this place is definitely worth a meal!
Pros: Vegan, Tasty, CHEAP
Cons: Not "trendy"
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Perci
Points +52
Great food for little money - Edit
We went to this restaurant several times for breakfast, lunch and dinner. the daily lunch menu variates and you get for just 8 Sol (!) soup, main dish, drink and a small salat bar. Orders from menu are huge portions. Everything is very delicious...
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stephhalls
Points +31
Super nice! - Edit
Lovely veggie and vegan options! It’s quite nice to have veggie options as well as vegan! Portion sizes are massive and tasty and is fantastic for the price! Nice atmosphere :)
Read morePros: Lots of veggie and vegan options, Good location and atmosphere , Really great value
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scarletohhara
Points +94
Great veg options! - Edit
Delicious vegan and vegetarian options. The soups are delicious.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Tasty food, Not too expensive
Cons: Be prepared for slow service, takes a lil while
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CH4RIS
Points +223
Good food but slow service - Edit
I've been here two times now. The food is wonderful and you get a lot for the price you pay and they have a few vegan options, but both times it took a long time for them to bring the food.
Read morePros: Cheap , Good portions
Cons: Slow service
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EdwardJohnAllen
Points +236
Much better options close by. - Edit
Its a handy location, but in truth there are so many really progressive Vegan and Vegetarian places within short walks it's hard to be excited about the place: staff seemed just nonplussed with it all. food was ok, the washroom is a bit grim (and opens right into the main dining area too!
Read morePros: Location, reasonable prices
Cons: Lacklustre dishes, Lacklustre staff!, Grim loo.
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OzSade
Points +13
Great food best prices - Edit
The food was really good. The service was great. I'll be back soon
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PaulaQuigley
Points +203
Delicious! - Edit
Not entirely vegan but it does not label itself as vegan... it says vegetarian on the door! There are loads of vegan options on menu. Prices are mid range. Some items more expensive than others. I got a soy burger (no cheese) and chips for 12 soles & it was a massive portion.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great decoration and atmosphere, Friendly staff
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jennjt
Points +71
Skip this place—there are better options in Cusco - Edit
The sign out front said vegetarian, and I did not see any fish on the menu, so I would reclassify this as a vegetarian restaurant. We ate here because we saw it on the way to the Pisco Museum. I guess I should have read the ratings first. Food was OK, atmosphere was minimal, and the service was non-existent. Both people working the front-of-house were on their phones the entire time. Save your time and money, and go somewhere else.
Read morePros: none
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amysworld
Points +689
Specialized in vegan dishes and tasty vegan menu for 9 soles - Edit
We came here tree times. The first time to eat a soup with homemade bread, the second for the lunch menu and the third for buying bread. Each time is was very tasty and the ingredients of good quality! For 9 soles you get a lunch menu with soup, salad bar, main course and a homemade drink. We want to emphasize here that the categorization as place that offers only vegan options can be misleading. Fish is only offered for people that accompany vegetarians and vegans but they offer mainly vegan and vegetarian options. So don’t hesitate to come here and try it out.
Read morePros: Specialized in vegan dishes unlike other places, Nice owner and service , Vegan bread
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Kyotto
Points +52
Great soup for when you’re feeling cold - Edit
It’s true I only ate here the quinoa vegetable soup (12 soles), but I came back twice. So that’s what I know is super good. The soup is huge and fulfilling and abundant in quinoa and veggies. I was dealing with a cold so I asked for it to be super hot and I felt so good after!
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DemianNomad
Points +275
It was nice - Edit
I was a bit sick today so I couldn't eat much but normally I would have really enjoyed the meal. Quite basic, local food, plain but nice. And the price is really good. Enough vegan options.
Read morePros: Price, Many vegan options, Food is nice
Cons: A bit plain, Not completely vegan
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Andorina
Points +386
Cheap and Okey food - Edit
The food was filling, the first dish was Okey, simple, the salad was alright and the second dish nice and tasty. The best thing is that all menu was vegan except a sauce for the salad.i was happy to go there, specially the price, quite fair, 8 soles.
Read morePros: Vegan lunch, Cheap
Cons: Not fully vegan
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Dianebg
Points +572
Food is quite bland - Edit
This is a good place if you happen to be in the city centre for lunch and don't want to spend too much money. Salad bar is very basic but the veggies are fresh and nicely cut. Soups and mains lack in flavours in general (no spices or herbs). We also had a la carte burgers and they were very dry, you needed to add the sauce yourself (ketchup and mustard). Staff is not rude but not friendly either. I speak Spanish but I found that they were speaking very very fast and did mind repeating when I asked to.
Read morePros: central location , cheap lunch , Peruvian dishes
Cons: food is quite flavourless , staff isn't welcoming
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jasonxkeller
Points +437
just ok - Edit
It wasn't bad. I ordered the double burger. It came with literally nothing on it. Just bread and two veggie parties. My wife's gluten limitó was better, but her soup was seriously lacking. It is very cheap, but there are other cheap options in town.
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M57
Points +3771
good & cheap - Edit
The food is good and quite cheap. You have to ask which meal is vegan because a lot of the menu is only vegetarian.
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m@earthville
Points +9488
Decent alternative with local flavor - Edit
The main reason to recommend El Encuentro is as a change of pace from the local vegan restaurants, when the latter are closed or when one wishes to sample veg versions of regional staple dishes, which El Encuentro does well enough to be worth a visit if you're nearby. I had the Duetto, which was hearty and satisfying. Prices are reasonable for the generous portions.
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bmp64
Points +35
Good option - Edit
Small and simple restaurant with several options to choose from. The burgers are great and very well served. Price are very account. Worth to try
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amyklaw
Points +132
Some vegan options - Edit
We visited here after going to Green Point for lunch. The menu is petty extensive. I recall there being a handful of vegan options. We went with a burger and lomo saltado. The burger was very basic but okay. And the lomo saltado was okay. It wasn't my favorite place in Cusco but glad there was a variety of vegan options.
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AnastasiaFantasia
Points +62
Not the BEST veg place in Cusco, but still great. - Edit
This place is located right in the touristy part of Cusco, and I think considering that, the prices are quite good. Going for the set lunch menu is the best deal. You get salad, soup, entre, and tea for 8 soles. I don't recommend the lentil burgers, I got one one time and it was a little overcooked. The french freis are really good though! I also had the face meat sandwich once (supposed to be llama I think) and it was quite rich and meaty, I was almost was unable to finish it. Not my favorite veggie place, but again if you get the set lunch menue its a great deal and you will leave full!
Read morePros: Cheap, Ideally Located, Fresh, hot food.
Cons: Busy During Lunch (Have to Share Tables), Bread on the sandwiches isn't great
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Grabsy
Points +201
cozy veg place - Edit
Should have checked if the menu of the day as vegan because it was much cheaper than the regular items. my husband got a burger which he said was alright and I got a seitan and veggie stir fry which was quite good and a huge portion. ALL in all it was pretty good.
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