Vegan-friendly
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International
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Serves authentic Mexican cuisine. Vegan choices are beef, chicken, potatoes, napoles fillings to create vegan tacos, burritos, tortas, etc. Vegans please ask for no cheese or sour cream for some dishes to be vegan. Has live music events. Located downtown. Open Tue-Thu 11:30am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-10:00pm.
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100 N Person St, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA, 27601
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Last update on 17 Mar 2019 by hannahgreene
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32 Reviews
First Review by ansile
static175
Points +350
I would give this place 6 stars - Edit
This was one of the best meals I've had in NC. The service was lightning fast and super nice. The food was outstanding and everything is clearly marked vegan so there's no guessing. Parking is kind of limited and it's a bit expensive but it's totally worth it.
Read morePros: Clearly marked vegan, Lots of choices, Fast service
Cons: Limited parking, Expensive
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RossFromFriends
Points +16
New favorite burrito place - Edit
Just moved to Raleigh recently, and they have a huge list of made-in-house vegan proteins and sauces. Great service, too. Definitely give them a try!
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KW818
Points +32
Delicious Customizable Mexican - Edit
Tons of options for vegans, all the way down to vegan sour cream. Great portions for the price and very tasty.
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Amber1984
Points +226
Delicious food..even after traveling an hour home - Edit
The chorizo taco was BY FAR the best vegan taco I've ever had. We ordered it for dinner and over an hour later, it was still phenomenal!!! I'll definitely be back if I'm in the area again!
Read morePros: Delicious tacos!!!!
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meatlessmagic
Points +1222
Awesome vegan Mexican food options - Edit
Whether you need takeout while working in downtown Raleigh, or want some cocktails and Mexican food with friends and family, I highly recommend this spot! Has SEVEN different vegan fillings to put in quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and even a torta!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff, Carnitas are INSANE
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Veganfoodie_liv
Points +769
Ehh, now I understand the name - Edit
I had the chiken quesadilla with rice and beans. It was definitely not catered to a latinx pallet. It was extremely lacking in depth of flavors. The pieces of chiken were huge, not complaining about that, but it made for an odd ratio of chiken to cheese in the quesadilla. The rice and beans were so basic that I felt that they were only seasoned with salt and pepper. BUT the green salsa that came with it was very delicious and had great flavor. My cousin had some of the vegan tacos which were ok.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-31
Pros: Great green salsa , Interesting salsa menu, Great staff
Cons: Lacks depth of flavor, Not at all authentic , Definitely catered to a “Gringo” pallet
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rabbibeth
Points +202
Kitschy, divey, delicious - Edit
This is a super casual, quirky place with tons of vegan choices. Our whole group enjoyed it. Many fresh homemade salsas to come from. My husband ordered a “vegan steak” dish and was afraid it might have mistakenly been the regular animal meat. Turns out it was the vegan meat but it seemed so real (scary real!). Fun adult beverages
Read morePros: Variety of vegan choices, Super casual - no need to dress up! , Loved the array of salsa choices
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gabadoodledoo
Points +250
Wow! - Edit
Read moreCan’t believe we just now tried this spot for the first time! We came at a relatively busy time and were seated quickly. I was very impressed at the variety of vegan options on the menu! I’m not used to having multiple types of vegan meats to choose from: vegan pastor, carnitas, chorizo, fried or grilled chicken, asada- plus potato (noted as being cooked in vegan butter), and nopales! The menu also had a blurb saying you could make any dish vegan by replacing the toppings with vegan cheese AND vegan sour cream!
We tried the chorizo dip, Sikil dip,chilaquiles, and a chorizo burrito. My partner said his meal was one of the best vegan dishes he has had! Everything was quite delicious! Everything on the menu was noted that it could be made vegan. I appreciated how clear the vegan options were labeled and the ease of ordering vegan meals here. It was also quite affordable for how much food we had!
We didn’t get a chance to try the margaritas this time, so we’ll have to come back soon to do that!
Pros: Tons of options, Clearly labeled , Quick
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staceyketchie
Points +570
Solid Options - Edit
They have all kinds of vegan fillings including chicken, chorizo, beef, & more! And the staff is knowledgeable so if you ask for something vegan they make subs to all dairy products. Everything we had was delicious!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-02
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Tarabell150
Points +1071
Excellent Mexican vegan options - Edit
Cute little place! We ate outside and I was decently warm being next to the heaters but family on the other side were a little cold so dress warm if you eat outside. The menu photos online all looked so good that it was hard for me to choose. I ended up choosing the vegan alambre (added on vegan cheese for an extra Buck) with a side plate of toppings. Also, I ordered chips and guacamole with two sides of salsa. Loved it all! The food was quick and fresh. I believe my alambre plate came with the vegan carne asada. It was thinly sliced, which I liked. We are here from the west coast on a short trip but if we lived here, I would definitely come back! I also got a margarita, which I enjoyed a lot as well. Very refreshing! The rice and beans were delicious and a treat since where I’m from I can never eat the rice and beans. Staff was nice and knowledgeable as well. It’s definitely worth a stop if you would like some good vegan Mexican options!!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan meat options and options in general, Heated outside seating for winter
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StephenBS
Points +26
We love it - Edit
They have many different vegan meat options: carnitas, chicken, beef, chorizo, al pastor, nopales, and more; sour cream, etc. It’s one of our favorite restaurants and we’ve traveled all around the world. New owners this year and the staff seem a lot happier.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Fast and friendly, Great drinks
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Chelsea724
Points +1110
Great that they have vegan options.. - Edit
...but it didn’t taste great. Couldn’t finish it. Got the vegan “beef” burrito. Mock meat was an unappealing spongy texture and odd flavor. Expected more veggies in a burrito too. Would go again maybe and try something else. Really wanted to like them.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-10-03
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lise.nox
Points +235
delicious vegan burritos - Edit
gringo a go go was the first restaurant i went to when i moved to raleigh. i had their burrito with vegan chicken, my friend got one with the vegan chorizo – both were absolutely delicious and very filling. vegan meats at mexican restaurants truly make the difference.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-08
Pros: lots of vegan meats, affordable
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Chris666
Points +363
Vegan options - Edit
Had the vegan burrito, no sour cream with vegan carnitas. It was large and quite good. They have vegan pollo, beef, carnitas, and chorizo. Clearly marked vegan options.
Read morePros: Many options. , Tasty. , Good portion size.
Cons: A bit pricey.
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bonnie_boots
Points +18
Our Go To! - Edit
Service is great, we come here once a week at least. Tons of vegan options and staff is knowledgeable. They just added additional vegan items to the menu. We love this place!
Read morePros: Several different vegan meat options , Vegan cheese and sour cream, Vegan rice and beans
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Romer87
Points +233
Great Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
Great food! We got the vegan chorizo with vegan cheese (which comes with 2 tortillas on the side), burrito with jackfruit carnitas, and two tacos (one potato and one chicken). Everything was really good! The mock chicken was tasty. Their fresh hibiscus and (vegan) horchata waters were tasty and authentic! I would definitely return if I am in the area again.
Read morePros: Many options , Indoor and outdoor seating, Friendly service
Cons: None
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shefsheed
Points +18
Need more drink options - Edit
Fairly new and strong in the vegan community trying to learn the places in the Raleigh area that offer various options and good ones at . however this place had very good vegan choices But they only had Dasani water which is lower then average in alkaline ph balance . They didn't have any juices either only soda water so come with your own drinks
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ssrnc
Points +13
Rude Owner, Not Kid friendly. - Edit
Although the food is great, and we have been regulars at the restaurant, we are very disappointed in the manner the owner treated us today. They do not have diaper changing stations in the bathrooms for the babies. We changed the baby’s diaper in the car and my husband went back in to dispose off the diaper in the bathroom. When he came out of the bathroom, the owner yelled at him for entering the restaurant with a dirty diaper and told him to never return. When my husband tried to apologize, the owner got louder in front of all other guests and told him to stop talking to him and leave. Very disappointing to see a business treat a paying customer with such disrespect. Definitely will not return.
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darcyj
Points +24
I’d eat there again - Edit
Best black bean burrito I’ve had
Read morePros: Delicious, well seasoned, Knowledgeable wait staff , Multiple vegan options
Cons: No vegan cheeses
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DeShieldGreene
Points +88
Loved this place! - Edit
I loved this hidden gem! Lots of vegan options for the tacos and burritos, including nopales, vegan chicken, vegan carnitas and vegan beef. Will definitely return to try other options and the margaritas were fantastic too. That never hurts. Cool, funky vibe.
Read morePros: Vegan chicken, beef and carnitas, Nopales, Great fresh flavor
Cons: Limited seating
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BoCarey
Points +18
Great meat subs - Edit
The food was great. I ordered the topas with veg carnita. The potato chips were absolutely delicious.
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cacasoria
Points +240
Favorite burrito ever - I’ve had a lot of burritos! - Edit
I truly don’t understand any negative reviews from gringo. Do yourself a favor and order the burrito, vegan, with the vegan carnitas or vegan pollo, and report back. For $8 I don’t think you’ll find a more satisfying meal in Raleigh.
Read moreI grab one of these to bring home with me every time I’m back in town. Service is always good. Margaritas are excellent. One of my favorite meals ever, no exaggeration. I’m forced to give this place 4 stars but it deserves 5!
Pros: Vegan meats are AMAZING, Prices
Cons: Parking is limited
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bochulindra
Points +185
Many vegan options - Edit
Delicious with many vegan options
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faisca
Points +272
Pretty Good - Edit
Has it's own free parking, which is noteworthy considering Downtown parking is costly.
Read moreBEWARE the chips and salsa they offer you when being seated is NOT complimentary. It's $5. Also, adding salsa on the side of your dish is $1.50 each.
Otherwise, this place is quite nice. The vegan carnitas burrito was tasty and filling. Comes packed with black beans, rice, cabbage, onions, salsa, and sauce. Be sure to omit the sour cream on top that comes standard. As far as the carnitas, typical pulled pork textured faux meat. But the sauce they cook it in makes them delicious.
Flavorful enough, and while no hot sauces bottles were in sight, the mild red sauce that comes with the burrito has a surprising warmness to it.
Overall I wish the price was a dollar or two cheaper, but I didn't leave feeling gouged. Agree with other reviewers that this place has huge, unrecognized potential. But thankful for the vegan labled menu and offering of mock meat fillings.
Pros: Has Its Own Parking, Outdoor Seating, Cool Decor
Cons: Add-ons Can Add Up, Expensive
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remyawilliams
Points +60
WONDERFUL - Edit
I absolutely love this place. They have mock chicken, beef, chorizo, and carnitas and it’s all so tasty. The chorizo is by far my favorite. They aren’t too expensive and it’s a great little hangout spot. The staff has always been friendly. Best vegan taco joint I’ve found in Raleigh. Only thing I don’t like is that chips and salsa aren’t complimentary.
Read morePros: Good value, Many mock meat options, Authentic
Cons: Have to pay for chips and salsa
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lauradaughtry
Points +27
Vegan-friendly, delicious Mexican food in Downtown Raleigh - Edit
Order the always-freshly-made guacamole and house margarita before you do anything else.
Read moreThough vegan chicken and beef were also options, our waitress recommended the mock chorizo and carnitas filling options; they did NOT disappoint! The tacos were extra delicious with the addition of salsa and the condiment tray: fresh grilled and pickled onions, fresh grilled and pickled jalepeños, cabbage, and radishes. Absolutely worth it! After two tacos (on top of splitting the guacamole), I was completely stuffed and satisfied.
The staff is forever friendly and accommodating, the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. I will continue coming here again and again!
Pros: 4 choices of vegan/mock meat filling, fresh ingredients, friendly staff and great service
Cons: none
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oolong80
Points +52
Cool spot but the vegan options aren’t great - Edit
I wanted to love this place but the vegan options just didn’t hit the spot. Great guacamole and fresh tortilla chips but the mock meat was lacking.
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