Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Bakery
Serves veganized Mexican dishes such as carne guisada de soya, bistec encebollado de soya, fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, tacos en vaso, gorditas, tamales, and ceviche. Mexican sweet breads and churro also available. Was non-veg then turned fully vegan in 2016 when the owners themselves converted to eating vegan. Confirmed open May 2020. Open Tue-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed.
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136 Reviews
First Review by ChristinaIsBlue
paublina
Points +104
Truly amazing - Edit
I am Mexican born and raised. I’ve been vegan for 5 years. The vegan options where I currently live are not abundant (in fact they keep closing) so my husband agreed to drive us an hour to El Palote for my birthday. We went at around 2p without having eaten anything. We got a jamaica and horchata for our drinks, a torta (chicharrón con salsa), flautas, 3 tacos (barbacoa, chicharrón con salsa, and al pastor), loaded fries with al pastor, an enchilada, a tamal, menudo, concha, and a rebanada con mantequilla y azúcar. This is by far the BEST vegan Mexican food I have had since I’ve been vegan and since I moved to the US. The experience was so great, we stayed for an hour and a half because we were just savoring everything. The flavor of the barbacoa is so spot on, my husband (who is not vegan) said it was the closest to real barbacoa he’s ever had and I agree. I have no clue how they make their meats but it’s no wonder they sell them by the pound. If I had a chest freezer I’d buy 10lbs so I could always have some at home. The flavors are so great, it reminded me of home. I hadn’t had menudo in years. I hadn’t had vegan tacos that good in years. The whole experience made me want to cry. It was truly so special.
Read moreI would have paid any amount to eat here but it’s so reasonable, we spent maybe $100 for everything I listed.
Si leen estas reseñas les agradezco mucho que tengan un lugar como el suyo. Y también les agradezco que sean veganos y ofrezcan opciones que toda la gente pueda comer. Su comida es tan deliciosa que no se necesita ser vegano para apreciar el amor y respeto que le ponen a su comida. Muchas gracias.
Pros: Taste, Price, Selection
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AshKenyail
Points +2237
Just okay - Edit
I've eaten here about four times over the years. The first time I tried a meal was at a vegan or veggie food festival, and it tasted delicious. The times after that were through delivery or dine-in at the restaurant, and the meals just tasted okay. I've had their nachos, tacos, rice, and beans. While dining in, I didn't like that flies were flying inside of the glass or plastic containers where the food was. I was concerned about the cleanliness, as there was no urgency on their part to get rid of the flies.
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LivRichard
Points +15
Best vegan street tacos in dfw - Edit
Amazing authentic street tacos. They are so good you doubt it's vegan. Awesome family owned resturaunt, the al pastor taco platter is the best. I even take my omni friends/family, and they love it.
Read morePros: Al pastor taco plate, Elotes
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +3926
Pan Dulce! - Edit
Not gonna lie, I went because of the pan dulce lol. I miss pan dulce so much so to be able to order from a case full of vegan pan dulce was amazing and we did go a little overboard lol.
Read moreFirst off, the staff was amazing. They have a lot of protein choices so we were asking about them and they offered to let us try them…so we picked out 4 and they brought samples. We liked the al pastor and the fajita the best. We got the loaded fries, the elote, and horchata. The loaded fries with the fajita protein was so good and the elote was good too but it came in a cup and did feel like it was missing something.
One complaint I did have was that our food and drink all came in styrofoam and this was for dining in too…so that was a bummer.
Pros: Helpful staff , Let us try proteins , Delicious food
Cons: Styrofoam plates and cups even for dine in
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NatalieCooper
Points +34
Best tacos of my life - Edit
The crispy chicharron was out of this world! They have the vegan meats down to a flavorful and delicious science. Also, their desserts are phenomenal! Will be going out of my way for many years to eat here for sure.
Read morePros: Many vegan meats options, Desserts, Flavor
Cons: No dislikes
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RyanBischoff
Points +281
Great place! - Edit
They’ve got everything you could hope for. Plenty of protein flavor options and everything we tried was delicious (good texture and ‘meaty’ flavor). The rice and beans are solid. Got a filling chimichanga plate and taco plate with drinks for under $40 and it’s all vegan! Very nice staff as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-09
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FelixRivera
Points +30
The only option fully veganI found in Dallas - Edit
Is a vegan Mexican restaurant. The meat is simulated with dehydrated soy, marinated in different styles. Very good and a reasonable price.
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Animrtnz
Points +20
Best vegan restaurant in Dallas - Edit
El palote is really the OG in the vegan Mexican community. So many options including a panaderia
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VeganSoapDude
Points +7507
It was worth the trip - Edit
Amazing, authentic Mexican food with 9 options for vegan meats! I got four tacos, with four different meaty fillings. They were all great and the rice, beans, and salsa were perfect. I wish I lived next door
Read morePros: Everything
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SteveCoxon
Points +94
Excellent authentic Mexican vegan food - Edit
Visiting family in Dallas for Thanksgiving. Had to try this place and not disappointed. I got to sample several of their mock meats at the counter when ordering. Fajita was the all around favorite for my vegan family of five (kids ages 8, 11, and 13), especially on the torta. We also got the nachos supreme, several a la carte tacos, flautas, and the classic pan dulce box. The only thing we didn't finish were the fries that came with the torta, which says everything about how much my family enjoyed the food.
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Brycew
Points +509
Creative Mexican food and baked goods! - Edit
This place takes Tex mex to the next level, taking traditional Mexican flavors and finding new innovative ways to present the food. I ordered the flautaritto which is a burrito filled with flautas. Enough said, right?
Read moreFun fact: el palote means great big rolling pin!!
Pros: Innovative , Friendly and welcoming, Bakery
Cons: Styrofoam plates
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PatRed
Points +30
Best Vegan tacos in DFW - Edit
Anytime I'm in town this is my place to go for tacos! Quite a few different tacos to try. Pretty good sweets also.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Flavor, Service
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VeggieCheeks
Points +31
So Delicious - Edit
This place is so great. The service was courteous and efficient. The food is all vegan and so delicious. So glad we found this on the road
Read morePros: All vegan, Good flavors, Friendly service
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DocHardy
Points +364
Some of the best vegan tacos in the state - Edit
El palote never disappoints. Food is always flavorful, and all the options you need. Plus it's a 100% vegan restaurant!!!!
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HillaryLauren
Points +46
Best vegan Mexican food in Dallas - Edit
Love their house made vegan meats, the taco plates are delicious- bistec is my favorite. Everyone who works here is kind. The beans and rice are flavorful. Love this place!
Read morePros: Homemade vegan meats you can buy frozen, Taco plates are amazing , Good atmosphere
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Lilie27
Points +83
Great food! - Edit
I don’t know why it took so long to get over there to try it, but it was really good. Our entire family found something they loved, plus vegan churros!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Plenty of dining space, Great service
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bronwen88
Points +74
Always worth the visit - Edit
Discovered this restaurant was two miles from where my mother grew up and knew I had to visit it when I was in Dallas late 2019. Everything was good! Tacos were my favorite, not to mention all the desserts. Ended up taking extra to eat later. I’ve now ordered their tacos and nachos online multiple times and I never want to share!
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Authentic taste, Ships nationwide
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NeydaSerrano
Points +52
El palote panadería - Edit
Favorite vegan Mexican taco place. It is pretty authentic.
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NoemiAdameGamel
Points +137
Vegan Tex-Mex and Trad Mex - Edit
Im Mexican first and vegan second. So my review comes from my Mexican side . Also I’d been wanting to go to this restaurant for years but had never been able to time our road trips through Dallas when they’re open.
Read moreThe service was lovely. The girl up front was sweet and knowledgeable and patient cuz it was our first time there.
The place looks just like a traditional Mexican panadería and café and “tiendita”. Very clean , warm and welcoming. Norteña music was blasting from the TV. Reminded me of our parties with my family when I was growing up!
Now the food :
The marranitos (piggies) were a little dry.
The fries were decent but most Mexican restaurants are not known for their fries.
The coffee was ok but I’m a total coffee snob so I am a harsh judge. I won’t even drink Starbucks. They had Califa hazelnut and silk vanilla soy creamers as options. Not my favorite creamers but they were fine.
The rice and beans were perfect. Great flavor and texture.
The salsas on the table were excellent, not too spicy tho.
My flautas were delicious! It had been years since I had flautas cuz they’re not typically vegan so I almost cried with how good they were. And they were not greasy just flavorful.
My daughter and husband had the BBQ sandwich. I had a bite and it was so good! Very smoky and sweet.
My son had the enchiladas and he inhaled them
Before I could get a taste. He said they were “just fine” .
We all shared the loaded fries. Amazing ! Even tho the fries are just decent/ok, the toppings were so good and flavorful. We devoured the whole thing between 4 of us.
Now for the best part: the pan dulce . Oh my. I had pretty much accepted when I became vegan that I’d never eat pan dulce again. Oh my. Seriously better than I remember “regular” pan Dulce. My husband is not vegan and he does not like regular Pan Dulce because it does tend to be dry. He loved the custard/strawberry pan he got. Not dry at all . We each picked one (different varieties) and took more to go. The only one that was so so were the marranitos, but these are made to dip in coffee so they’re meant to be dry.
Please check them out when you’re in Dallas. Hoping to be able to hit them up on our way back from our road trip.
Pros: All vegan tex Mex , Excelent service , Pan dulce !
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ElleseGarcia
Points +175
Yup. This is the bomb. - Edit
I cant even put into words how good this place is and for the price too??? Jeez! Take all my money. The inside of this place is also so nice and clean. Service great and quick. Love it 10/10.
Read morePros: All vegan, Great prices, Great service
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melosa79
Points +84
Great Food - Edit
I’ve come several times already, but kept forgetting to write a review. The food tastes delicious and authentic. They have good pastries too. I love that everything is vegan, so I don’t to worry about what to choose.
Read morePros: All vegan, Love the different “meat” choices, They serve sweets as well
Cons: You have to a buy water bottle if you want water
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jenclark
Points +30
Don’t miss this spot - Edit
Best food I’ve had in a long time. We had the birria tacos, tamales, and queso. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and hit the spot. Go on the weekends to get the birria plate - the flavors were deep and rich.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu, Authentic Mexican food, Incredible flavors
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ShawnDworkin727
Points +78
Best Mexican food I've had in my entire life. - Edit
El Palote Panaderia is more than just a restaurant. It is a humble, wholesome, family owned and operated open hug! The food is leaps and bounds better than any other Mexican restaurant that I've ever ate at. The hospitality is second to none. The prices are more than reasonable. This is love in action folks. I encourage everyone to come support this Superb place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-11-12
Pros: The Love!, It's all love here!
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KatBeh
Points +422
Best Tex Mex - Edit
Ich war soooo glücklich, richtig gutes veganes TexMex zu finden. Große Auswahl und alles sehr sehr lecker und authentisch.
Read morePros: Alles vegan , Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter
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SaraCathriner
Points +188
Worth the Drive!!! - Edit
I cannot even begin to explain how divine this food was! Everything we tried was so authentic, flavorful, and filling in the best way! They even sell vegan meats by the pound, and I already can’t wait to go back here! This satisfied us in every way, from the rice and beans to their delicious conchas and tamales! Do not miss out on this place!
Read morePros: Authentic Mexican food, The staff was so kind and wonderful, Sells vegan meats by the pound
Cons: Literally none, Too far away from me
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CaseyHale
Points +646
Amazing Mexican Food! - Edit
Best Mexican food I have ever had! Lots of variety of options! The tres leches cake is so good!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-26
Pros: All vegan
Cons: Little pricy
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afitzy13
Points +147
Best Mexican Food Ever - Edit
This is by far one of the best meals I have ever had. Everything was incredible and so authentic. I live about 5 hours away but I have already been back! So so good
Read morePros: Tons of options, Authentic, Large portions
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