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Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican food from different regions of Mexico, under current ownership since 2013. Has a separate vegetarian menu which includes around 14 choices: tacos, enchiladas, burritos, fajitas, tostadas which can be prepared with tofu, vegetarian chorizo (soyrizo), nopal cactus, potatoes, vegetarian ceviche. 2024 Best of Carmichael, Best Vegan Restaurant winner. Reported closed January 2025.
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5804 Marconi Ave, Carmichael, California, USA, 95608
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 22 Jan 2025 by Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
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Added by LaurieAdrienne on 07 Nov 2011
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34 Reviews
First Review by NC
Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +6155
More like 3.5 stars… - Edit
Lots of vegan options but I went for the jackfruit birria tacos and a side of white beans. I have to confess I wasn’t too impressed by either…I really wished I liked them more. The Oreo mousse for dessert was delicious though! I would like to go back and try different items on the menu.
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And now they are closed down.
Read moreVegan_Hiker_Foodie
I know…womp womp. Excited to see what their new restaurant will be like since they said they will still have vegan options. 🙂
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GingerCline
Points +1083
Vegan menu - Edit
Love that there’s a vegan menu! The Chimichanga was delicious 😋. I wasn’t a fan of the chips and salsas though. The chips were a bit stale tasting and the salsa had a strange flavor. It was kinda like a marinara sauce with oregano 🌿rather than a typical Mexican salsa. The margaritas were on point.
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SarahHudson
Points +18
They have a great vegan menu!! Worth 5 stars!! - Edit
Friendly staff, great drinks from the bar and an amazing selection of vegan food. Try the chimichanga with potatoes. The salsas offered are fresh and delicious as well.
Read morePros: Large portions , Fair prices, Clean!
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NancyHogan
Points +48
First visit since change of ownership - Edit
We were very fond of the previous owners and had not returned since they left. So happy we did as the food was amazing!! The vegan menu has changed some but all of our favorites were still included. Highly recommend!
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OokeyBookey
Points +28
Great Options - Edit
They have plenty of options, beautiful decrorations and art, and friendly staff.
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ronrom96
Points +296
best vegan Mexican - Edit
the chimichanga is the best. always wins in vegan contests each year
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Ramseslives
Points +260
Very good! - Edit
I've eaten here many times plus I get it delivered via Doordash. The food is consistently good. I especially like the vegan soup, especially the pozole! As a matter of fact, I liked it so much I tried to recreate it at home. Lol. The staff is super nice too. If you eat inside they have a fantastic chips and salsa bar! They actually have a pretty extensive vegan/vegetarian menu, so check it out!
Read morePros: Delish, affordable, nice staff, has delivery
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RikaMaloney
Points +59
Great food and service! - Edit
This place was fantastic! It seems like any Mexican restaurant that offers vegan or vegetarian fare just gives you some beans and salsa and tortillas. But this place is really creative! It has a full page of vegan menu items. We had the vegan Chile verde burrito which was awesome. In their chips and salsa bar, they had a pineapple cucumber salsa that was so uniquely fresh and delicious. The owner is vegan and was sharing her experience with us and how important good nutrition is. We will definitely be back to try more of their stuff.
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brookedm
Points +96
Awesome vegan options - Edit
By far my favorite Mexican place! I have taken Omni friends and family and they order the vegan options because they’re so GOOD!
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PlantBasedJarhead
Points +36
Great food - Edit
The owner is vegan and makes a bunch of things that are not on the menu. The food was very good.
Read morePros: Tons of vegan choices, Chips and salsa bar
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becca_1427
Points +73
Good Experience! - Edit
The food was great! Definitely not the place to go if you’re looking for something healthier, the vegan taquitos I ordered were dripping in oil. Keep in mind that although they’ve labeled items as vegan, you’ll have to request no cheese or sour cream. This place has such a nice interior, I love the woodwork on the chairs and tables.
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Hazelcubed
Points +430
Great Mexican Food - Edit
I love this place! The vegan Chile Rellanos are so good. They have a great salsa bar too. Everything I’ve had here is good. I like the relaxed atmosphere too.
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VeganPitBullMom
Points +28
Amazing! - Edit
So happy to have an entire Vegan Menu!
Read moreFood is amazing, service is great!
Highly reccomend 🌱❤
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Jeremiahdavis
Points +85
Went for Vegan Chef Challenge - Edit
So good. They always have a full vegan menu with tons of items and right now they have a bunch of extra specials for the challenge. My favorite place outside of puerto Vallarta for sure.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Friendly
Cons: Not fully vegan
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KaitlynBryer
Points +59
Amazing options - Edit
They have a whole vegan page of the menu and the food was amazing. I would give 5 stars if I could!
Read morePros: So many options , Amazing food
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jamiesleonardo
Points +207
Vegan options are amazing! - Edit
Although this is not a fully vegan restaurant they truly are so accommodating. I’ve been here a handful of times and even though it is a bit far from main downtown area of Sacramento it’s worth it! Full page of vegan options and great prices. Help yourself chips and salsa bar.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Good for large parties, Good for kids
Cons: Not near downtown Sacramento , Not fully vegan, Closed Monday’s and Tuesday’s!
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lauren0493
Points +57
Best Mexican-Vegan Options! - Edit
They have an extensive vegan section to their menu that provides a wide variety of vegan dishes. Everything is delicious! Their salsas are amazing and the dishes are original, not just the typical Mexican restaurant foods with vegan substitutes. Customer service is also outstanding!
Read morePros: Healthy, Nice staff, Wide Variety
Cons: A little pricey, Not the best area
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LenaStar
Points +248
A Whole Page All-Vegan in the Menu! - Edit
We were in NE Sacramento and saw this listing on Happy Cow, and . . . wow! A whole page of the menu—the first page!— is all-vegan. Not even in San Francisco do we have a non-veg Mexican restaurant with a whole vegan page! I had the vegan posole, which was totally delicious. My husband had the taquito plate, which was also delicious. Our child had the kids’ quesadilla plate; so good. The (vegan) Spanish rice was the best I’ve ever had. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: first page of menu is all-vegan, cactus option, nice ambiance
Cons: serves meat
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brandon.martinez
Points +16
Vegan Menu - Edit
First time eating here and we tried the Vegan Challenge. The Vegan menudo was unbelievable, the vegan soychorizo was unbelievable and the mini deep fried chimichanga dessert was fantastic!!! We will be coming back every week.
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Zerky
Points +36
Dream Come True - Edit
I'm a new vegan and I feel like I found the treasure here! I love Mexican food. They have a whole page of vegan options on their menu. I had the vegan fajitas and they were delicious!
Read morePros: Whole page of vegan options, Good service, Delicious food
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the_happiestherbivore
Points +20
The entire first page of the menu is VEGAN! - Edit
Everything I have tried here, from the various amazing salsas to the soyrizo taquitos and cactus fajitas was amazing. Highly recommend while in the Carmichael area to all types of vegetarians. 💚
Read morePros: many options, all sorts of faux meat options, salsa is out of control good!
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Dougiefresh
Points +18
Awesome vegan options! - Edit
Great little family owned spot, fresh I gradients, amazing veg or vegan options.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, with great choices!
Cons: Need one closer to me haha
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alexandra_vegan
Points +1549
Huge portions, full page of vegan options - Edit
This place is very popular.
Read moreServes all you can eat nachos with vegan salsas.
Prices are very good and portions are huge.
The owner and her family are vegan.
Has a full page of vegan options.
Gluten free and soy free options.
Pros: Plenty of seating, Huge portions, Plenty of parking
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HollyGreasyVegan
Points +24
Love this place! - Edit
We've been dining here frequently for the last year or so, and we've never had any problems or an unsatisfactory meal. The wait staff is knowledgeable and helpful with the vegan menu, gives great recommendations and ensures safe ordering with color coded pens specificity for vegan food. Everything we've tried so far has been a hit, the chimichanga is anyways a go to. Unlimited & help yourself chips and salsa bar.
Read morePros: Great service, Incredible vegan food, Fast service
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catbone
Points +574
“Don’t Miss This 5-Star Foodie Stop!” - Edit
Wow... this place will fast become one of your regular "Foodie Stops." The cuisine is incredible and the place is so clean and picturesque that you will be telling all your friends and family, and yes even your esteemed work colleagues, about this fantastic place. Vege, Vegan, Vegetarian... or NOT, it just doesn't matter when you are talking about flavor. Vegans especially, will find it hard to be mad at these guys who also serve meat because someone in this establishment has to be Vegan with all the attention and special menu details they give to Vegan eating (Yes, that's Daiya Cheese you're eating there). We tried every vegan taco on the Wednesday All-You-Can-Eat-Tacos Special along with the most delightful rice and beans. The beans were so good that when I visit next, I'm going to ask them if I can hold the rice so I can have “double” beans. You'll just have to try El Papagayo for yourself because there is no way to do justice to the entire "Restaurant Experience" without giving your taste buds a first-hand experience. Try it... you'll thank yourself, for sure!
Read morePros: Amazing V-Food!, Fantastic Staff, Beautiful & Immaculate Place
Cons: No negative “Cons” at all!
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1pink2blue
Points +46
Five Star Rating for Vegan Menu - Edit
I love the food at El Papagayo. Rosa and her family make authentic vegan Mexican food. So many choices! On Wednesday nights they have all you can eat vegan tacos and rice and beans. Can't be missed!
Read morePros: Vegan Chili Colorado , Vegan Mushroom Rancheros , The beans and rice
Cons: none
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golightly339
Points +24
Best Mexican Food!!! - Edit
Hands down the best Mexican food ever! Service was amazing! Lots and lots of vegan options. Owned by a vegan family - please support this restaurant!
Read morePros: Many vegan options
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