Vegan
Buffet
Salad bar
Juice bar
Caribbean
Casual dining with a buffet of ready-made dishes where you point to what you'd like. Has also menu with additional dishes plus desserts and smoothies. Est. 2015. Reported fully vegan January 2023. Open Mon-Fri 7:00am-4:00pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-4:00pm.
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359 C. De Diego, San Juan, Puerto Rico, 00923
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Last update on 29 Jan 2023 by Juanefny
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Added by peterh4 on 05 May 2021
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11 Reviews
First Review by peterh4
hklimes
Points +25
Excellent lunch - Edit
We went for lunch right before our flight home. The dishes on the buffet that day were listed on a separate placard. The folks working were very nice and did their best to explain the various dishes and pricing for us.
Read morePros: Prices, Friendly, Explanations
Cons: A bit bland, but there were hot sauces available
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moonglane
Points +109
Me encantó - Edit
Variedad de comidas, aunque dice vegetariano en el nombre, es comida 100% vegana. La misma dueña te atiende, muy amable y servicial y está al pendiente de todo.
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NWatlington
Points +657
🚨 READ IF YOU’RE VEGAN - Edit
I recently decided to try this place and so I sent a family member to pick-up an order. I ordered arroz, habichuelas, and a soy pattie. However, after learning that their soy patties are from the BOCA brand, I decided to call the restaurant to confirm that the patties they use are the vegan ones. BOCA has both vegan and vegetarian patties. The veggie ones contain milk and cheese culture (ingredients are specified on BOCA’s website).
Read moreEmployees were unable to confirm that the soy patties they serve are vegan.
My family member was already on his way with our order so there was nothing we could do. I chose not to eat it and barely touched any of the habichuelas because I’ve had bad experiences with cross-contamination before and didn’t want to risk it. I hate food waste so I ended up giving it to a non-vegan family member.
It’s a shame but I’m not risking ordering from them again. Things should be clearly labeled and employees should have the knowledge to confidently confirm that all of their products are vegan, since it’s already confusing that they’re supposedly a vegan restaurant but they have “vegetarian” in their name.
JonathanDArts
I agree that a restaurant should know whether their food products are vegan or not. We've eating here once and were quite pleased with the food. We asked, and the employee did state all the food was vegan.
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J709
Points +117
disappointed - Edit
I am surprised a reviewer called this place 'organized'. Nothing is labelled, and unless you're familiar with puertorican food terms in particular it was very difficult to figure out what things are or how you're supposed to order. There's a menu above the bar that probably has 200 items on it, but they're not the same things on the counter-service display nor is it clear how many items you're supposed to choose. (e.g., no signs that say 'combo = pick 1 entree + 2 sides and a salad, $13). So you have to rely on the staff to tell you what everything is, but they talk really fast and mumble in Spanish so we were pretty lost despite me speaking Spanish. Nearly all the side dishes are heavy starches (multiple potato/plantain/rice options), but no perpared healthy vegetables except raw 'salads' at the end with a small amount of dressing drizzled on top.. The food we got (lasagna, veggie burger in sauce, various plantain side dishes, shredded carrots and shredded purple potato which looked --but didn't taste-- like beets(?)) were all extremely bland. And to boot it seemed pricey, but served in a styrofoam container with plastic silverware. Also, some random guy (the owner?) chastised my partner for not speaking Spanish and just kept shouting "buen provecho" over and over even after we said 'gracias' and smiled several times in response -- it was really awkward and I couldn't wait to leave. I feel like this is a great place for locals who can figure out what they like and how to order the tastiest things over several visits, but not tourists who are coming for the first time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-19
Pros: Huge parking lot, Vegan offerings in a P.R. vegan food desert
Cons: bland food and confusing process, mediocre price for value, awkward communication issues
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Juanefny
Points +188
Delicious & healthy - Edit
What’s better than homemade vegan deliciousness. Great service and delicious food. Highly recommend this off the beaten path place.
Read morePros: Delicious, Lots of vegan variety , Inexpensive
Cons: Somewhat of a hole in the wall - but very clean
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megawatt
Points +216
Great place! - Edit
It’s vegan even though it’s called vegetarian. It has a massive parking lot which is so convenient.
Read morePros: Choose what you want, Fair prices, Good meals
Cons: You have to speak Spanish, You should know the Spanish names for the food
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Kallday
Points +301
Buffet style vegan food w/ a Spanish twist! - Edit
Imagine your favorite Spanish/Mexican restaurant but with a full vegan buffet… that’s this place! A “mom & pop” style restaurant with wholesome feel! The food was good, the portions were big, & the staff were so kind! The staff didn’t know much English but was still able to communicate with the help of a translation app.
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KendraPabon
Points +30
Bien rico todo! - Edit
Mucha cantidad, muchas opciones!
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Breah
Points +493
Underwhelming - Edit
Full vegan menu served cafeteria style. Nothing is labeled, so it’s hard to know what you’re looking at. Visually everything was meh and it tasted okay but not mind blowing.
Read morePros: Full vegan , Cheap, Friendly
Cons: Underwhelming, Not labeled
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Bodhisattva
Points +18
Vegan Sanctuary - Edit
*This restaurant is completely Vegan. One of the most organized vegan restaurants I have visited in the world in relation to the amount of options made available to those with Vegan Diets. Worth the Uber drive from Old San Juan. Lasagna, Pasta, Island Rice, Non-Soy Vegan Meat, Soy Vegan Meat, Pastries, Cheesecakes, Shakes, Smoothies, Large varieties of Healthy Beverages. Plates large In Quantity $7.50-$8.50.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-14
Pros: Entirely Vegan, Large Amount of Vegan Options, Vegan Sweets, Pastries, Shakes
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peterh4
Points +70
Good selection and tasty, healthy foods - Edit
I got several dishes from the buffet including potatoes, lentil patties, and salad. It tasted great and felt so refreshing to get good vegetables. Parking is free in a lot adjacent to the restaurant.
Read morePros: Big selection and good prices, See the food you'll order on the buffet, Additional items from a menu
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