Vegan
Take-out
Mexican
Plant based cocina serving tacos, burritos, sopes, asada fries and occasional specialty dishes. NOTE: Opening hours are reported to be unreliable, check ahead. Formerly a pop up at Escondido Farmers Market. Open Wed-Sat 12:00pm-6:00pm. Closed Sun-Tue.
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5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, California, USA, 91942
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 26 Jul 2023 by MichelleMT
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Added by AJ&veggies on 03 Mar 2021
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33 Reviews
First Review by lvhairdoc
ToniFalcone
Points +40
Everything is good - Edit
Everything is good quality, fresh and made with care.
Read morePros: Beefast Burrito, Chorizo and potato burrito, Ponchos tacos
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mallow
Points +356
Cute and Authentic - Edit
They give great portions and the food is pretty authentic taco shop stuff. Even the Americanized stuff like the fries and California burrito are really fresh and good
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-11-26
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff, Big portions
Cons: Limited hours, Not gluten free friendly
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alannahneedham
Points +337
Nice place - Edit
Nice service. Big portions
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niamhonolan
Points +44
Hands down the best - Edit
Best vegan mexican food, their horchata is amazing as well. Can't recommend it enough, tacos are *chefs kiss*
Read morePros: Horchata, Garnishes, I'd happily eat this every day
Cons: A little expensive
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mrnickbaron
Points +173
Get anything Adobada - Edit
I got the Machaca burrito and my partner got the Veganito burrito with the adobada. The Machaca burrito was just ok, but the adobada burrito was soooooooo good!! I only had a few bites, but that was enough for me to give this place five stars. I would not recommend the Machaca burrito as I felt it had very little flavor. Also, the burritos are very large, so you will get filled up!
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Mesha619
Points +28
Best potato tacos in San Diego!! - Edit
Friendly service and amazing flavors!
Read morePros: All vegan options
Cons: Wait time gotta plan ahead
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JesRamirez
Points +106
So Great - Edit
The tacos de papa were best I have ever had and the fish taco was amazing!
Read morePros: Lots of options, All vegan, Friendly service
Cons: Closed some days
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vegana_ana
Points +59
Never getting tired of this food! - Edit
I absolutely love this place! In fact, one of my ultimate favorite places. They have so much potential, and I wished they were an actual restaurant one day. It is located inside of the food court in Grossmont Center. They’re open only certain days a week.
Read moreI’ve had the phish tacos, veganito burrito (with adobada), California burrito and El Veganito fries. Everything is so good. I know they have sopes and tacos, but I haven’t tried those yet. I always look forward to my meal when I go here. The only thing I will point out is their salsas. They only have two: red and green. Green is spicier than the red. I wished they had a couple more like at other Mexican restaurants.
Pros: Large Portions , Tasty food
Cons: Hard to find the first time , Specific hours , A bit pricey but still with it!
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Vegan_CJ
Points +62
Absolutely fabulous Vegan Mexican Food! - Edit
Great portion sizes. Delicious food! The owner Vic is super friendly, along with the staff.
Read morePros: All Vegan, Delicious , Great portions
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GKinMB
Points +19
Super fresh, large portions, homemade taste! - Edit
You wouldn’t know how good this place is, stuck in a mall food court. Very fresh vegetables, overstuffed tacos, crispy light chips, etc. Kinda pricey but worth every penny.
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WFPBTestkitchen_SD
Points +250
Huge burritos! - Edit
Tried the Machaca and the Poncho’s. They were both huge and delicious. I preferred the Poncho’s with fresh grilled veggies but I think the Machaca would be good for breakfast. Would def go back and highly recommend.
Read morePros: Totally Vegan , Two other vegan options near by in the food court
Cons: Have to go into the mall
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mawhite02
Points +104
Fresh and Tasty - Edit
Food was fresh and extremely tasty. Nice portions of all items and the staff was friendly.
Read morePros: Fresh, Big portions, Nice presentation
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LorraineGadsden
Points +5611
Decent Option! - Edit
My boyfriend's family is Mexican, so I have had my fair share of vegan Mexican food, and I am pretty picky. However, I enjoyed this place, and it felt pretty authentic to what his family makes me to eat. The wait was a little long, but the employee was friendly and apologized since it was due to a mistake. I understand this, and this has nothing to do with me not giving the full five stars.
Read moreThe reason I am not giving five stars is we tried both the “phish” tacos and tacos de papas (potato tacos, or taquitos), and I thought it was tasty, but there were a few issues. The tacos de papas were fried a little too long, making them pretty hard to bite. They also had a bit of an after taste which may be due to being overcooked or older oil. The salsas were decent, though, and I am incredibly picky about this; I rarely like salsas from restaurants.
Overall, I like the concept, and I love to see authentic veganized Mexican food, so I will stick with four stars. I wanted to give five, but I wasn’t blown away. I will definitely try this place again, and as I saw only one person cooking, it was hectic and the fantastic reviews, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt as it may be a slightly off day. Another side note is this was the third time attempting to try this place, but they can be randomly closed, so check their hours and Instagram to verify they haven’t posted they will be closed. Luckily if they are closed, there are a few other excellent vegan options in the same food court!
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poler10
Points +23
best california burrito ever - Edit
huge portion, super flavorful
Read moreMODERNMALEFICENT
Agreed!
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mfabela
Points +32
Great stuff. All vegan. - Edit
Flavor Explosion, Awesome #Veganuary
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Lnealon
Points +322
El Delisioso!!! - Edit
Just tried El Veganito for the first time and it’s so good!
Read moreIt’s in a mall in the food court by Macy’s. The Sopas were so good! Fresh tortilla bases and lots of avocado. We also tried the vegetable and bean burrito which was also amazing. Loads of fresh veggies and avocado. Amazing that it’s all Mexican plant based.
Pros: Freshly made vegan Mexican food, Lots of avocado, Delicious tortillas
Cons: Not much atmosphere since it’s a food court
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LyndaWatts
Points +62
Amazing vegan Mexican food - Edit
Everything here is so amazing. My only complaint is that they don't specify what is or is not gluten free on the menu.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-16
Pros: All vegan
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Maejunejuly
Points +614
worth the haul to the mall - Edit
It’s fun to get to go to the mall and actually have options!! Psst—this place is actually sandwiched (no pun intended) b/w two other vegan places.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-08-21
Pros: All vegan menu, Tasty vegan cheese and sour cream
Cons: Lil’ pricy, but happy to support vegan.
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pnphomm
Points +46
Finally great vegan Mexican food!! - Edit
I got the California burrito and it was HUGE. Could definitely feed 2 people and it was a little pricey at $15 after I added guac but it was so good. You wouldn't be able to tell this was vegan. Even the soy protein tasted charred/grilled and the sauces were on point.
Read morePros: Very good, authentic taste with a vegan twist
Cons: Expensive
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monicanamo
Points +22
Awesome Vegan Mexican food! - Edit
Great food and customer service
Read morePros: All vegan food!
Cons: Slightly expensive
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JeffScott
Points +30
Amazing! - Edit
The adobada tacos are unbelievable! They got the texture and the taste you'll know and love! And the portions are BIG
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-10
Pros: Real Mexican taste
Cons: Not cheap
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cwl666
Points +1359
Killer food court/taco shop Mex - Edit
I hate Food courts but imagine this is as good as it gets for this style Mex. Not cheapest but burrito was big and dense. If you aren’t known for an appetite and hungrier, I don’t think you’ll finish it! I’m actually a bit afraid of the large size loaded fries..
Read moreCons: Could be more eco friendly , Food court vibes
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Luckicharms
Points +63
Great vegan Mexican food! - Edit
My favorite is the Bee-Fast. A great breakfast burrito.
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artoonie
Points +226
Best vegan California burritos - Edit
I wish I lived in San Diego so I could try their entire menu. I’ve been looking forward to coming here for months and finally made it to California. It did not disappoint. The California burrito was massive and I didn’t have room to try anything else.
Read moreThere are three other vegan options in the courtyard too. Grab your sleeping bags and find a spot under the deck: it’s gonna take some time to try it all
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BrookeModifica
Points +66
Best farmers market booth! - Edit
This booth is the entire reason that I ever go to the Escondido Farmers Market. So worth it.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious
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Sirc
Points +40
Ah-may-zing! - Edit
I've been eating at this place for 3 years now. I love it so much. All their menu items have great taste, and there is something for everyone. The beefast burrito is huge and you will love every bite. They are constantly throwing in different limited time authentic Mexican dishes and they are always a hit.
Read moreHappy cow images are old, check out their Instagram for current photos of the food
Pros: All vegan, Delicious, Variety
Cons: Above average price, Only available on market days
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JPW
Points +193
Delight - Edit
Too bad that they are the only 100% vegan establishment in Escondido. Fortunately, we have not been disappointed with any of their offerings.
Read morePros: Everything they serve.
Cons: Limited days (only on Tuesdays)
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