Organic restaurant and small grocery store in the Harbor of El Cotillo since 2017 (previously on Calle Mallorquin). Menu changes daily and offers Italian inspired dishes, baked treats and desserts, beer, and tea. Example choices include vegan muffins, salad of the day, gluten-free pasta in marinara, tofu burger, croquetta, carrot cake, and raspberry pie. Open Tue-Sat 12:00-18:00.
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Avenida los Lagos 42 local 3, El Cotillo, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, 35650
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 05 Nov 2024 by Happycactus.elcotillo
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Added by Anne VDH on 24 Dec 2017
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146 Reviews
First Review by Anne VDH
JWG
Points +346
Fab chilled cafe delicious food - Edit
If you’re in Corralejo it's worth a 25 min cab trip to a El Cotillo for the Happy Cactus and the glorious close by sandy beach!
Read moreThis 100% vegan spot is a bright little haven just off the harbour. The cafe is small but airy, dotted with greenery and full of natural light. There are tables outside but be aware it’s on a main (quiet) road. Staff are lovely.
We tried The Happy Burger and it lives up to the name—juicy, satisfying, and served with proper crunchy fries and homemade sauces.
Drinks-wise, there’s a rotating list of fresh juices and smoothies. The papaya-mango smoothie was lovely, and the beetroot-orange was punchy and refreshing.
The important bit - the warm brownie with ice cream is kind of a rite of passage here. Gooey, rich, and big enough for two (but you won’t want to share)!
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VeganInBremen
Points +89
Großartig! - Edit
Die Beschreibung der Hauptspeisen auf der Karte klang für uns zuerst etwas „basic“, aber die Gerichte (wir haben Tofu und Seitan gegessen) waren ganz toll gewürzt und angerichtet, es gab dazu sehr leckere Dips und auch der Salat und die Pommes waren wirklich lecker. Vom Essen waren wir begeistert. Die Lage an der Straße ist nicht ganz so schön, aber das Restaurant selbst ist sehr nett eingerichtet. Auch der Service war toll.
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IvoBaettig
Points +40
Super essen, grosse Portionen - Edit
Alles frisch und lecker, Bedienung sehr freundlich
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Dot7
Points +78
Good vegan food - Edit
Not much choices but everything we ordered was very good, prices ok.
Read moreWould totally go there again.
Pros: Tasty, Good desserts
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emma50
Points +190
Vegan cafe, lovely food, great location - Edit
Lovely cafe near the beach. I had the greek salad and it was enormous, the others in my family ( meat eaters) both also enjoyed their meals. Took a piece of apple pie home for later as well!
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Freshly made, big portions , Friendly staff
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PauldeNeys
Points +71
Absolutely amazing food! - Edit
Every time we come to Fuerteventura we come to Happy Cactus! Amazing food, great menu, great staff, good prices, highly recommended vegan food!
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Istvan
Points +15
Delicious food, great and friendly service - Edit
Delicious food, great and friendly service, where vegan and gluten free options meet!
Read moreJust loved it!
... and they have takeaway too ❤️
Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Best smoothies
Cons: -, -, -
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FelixS.Hoffmann
Points +131
Beautiful Apple pie - Edit
We just had the apple pie, that was a 10/10.
Read morePerfect crumble 🤤 the Staff was super friendly.
Pros: Taste , Service , Vegan
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Loz.Room
Points +32
Love this place! - Edit
I was soooooo excited to accidently come across this place! I had the lentil soup with focaccia - it was unbelievably good! I had to get the rest of the family who aren't vegan to try a bit and they were amazed. I also then treated myself to the warm brownie with coconut ice cream. Good value and tasty food, a little haven in a place with fewer vegan options than I'm used to.
Read moreThanks Happy Cactus!
Pros: Multiple options and nice staff, Huge portion sizes, Array of smoothies and protein smoothies
Cons: Weird you can't buy chips on their own?
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coaching-vegan
Points +1760
Sehr freundliches Personal - Edit
Das Restaurant bietet Sitzplätze draußen im Schatten sowie im Innenbereich.
Read moreDas Personal ist sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, auch was glutenfreie Ernährung betrifft.
Säfte und Smoothies sind frisch und sehr lecker, der Preis liegt bei jeweils 6 Euro.
Ich habe mich für einen Rote Bete- und Orangensaft entschieden, da dieser durch das enthaltene Vitamin C die Aufnahme von bsp. Zink und Eisen fördern kann.
Das Essen hat gut geschmeckt, teilweise ist es fettig.
Wir waren zweimal in dem Restaurant essen und haben auch Essen zum mitnehmen bestellt.
Für zwei Personen haben wir uns eine Vorspeise (Tacco mit veganem Käse) so wie je ein Hauptgericht bestellt.
Die Portionen sind ausreichend groß, wir waren satt und zufrieden.  #Veganuary
Updated from previous review on 2025-01-19
Pros: Sehr freundliches Personal, Vollwertiges Essen, Ausreichend große Portionen
Cons: Burger war sehr fettig
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DavidRoyle
Points +162
Excellent vegan lunch - Edit
Myself and my wife visited today for lunch the food was amazing and the service was amazing and the prices were reasonable
Read morePros: Excellent food , Excellent service , Reasonable prices
Cons: None , None , None
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BillyThompson
Points +78
Best whole food vegan restaurant in the world - Edit
This is an incredible find. Whole food and seasonal products. Value for money, large portions and an amazing friendly team.
Read moreIt doesn’t get any better in all the vegan hot spots of the world.
Outside seating, parking and a short walk to the beach.
Pros: Incredible food, Value for money, Whole foods made with love
Cons: None
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Feedmemomma
Points +205
Delicious - Edit
The food here was incredible. My tofu and griddled veggie skewers were off the chart good, with a mint yogurt sauce that was delicious. The burger I had was a huera brand, which was super tasty and they added even more flavour with the aubergine and mushrooms, which took the burger up to a next level.
Read moreLovely customer service
Can’t wait to back
Pros: Great location to take food off to the beach , Delicious , Super cute cafe
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RobinJonk
Points +20
Just keep coming back! - Edit
Absolutely love this place, my favorite on the island. The food is delicious, the staff is lovely and it's next to great beaches. Perfect for a post-beach lunch!
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Lynse99
Points +62
Great vegan food! - Edit
First visit here Great little place for vegans, Tasty food, it does get busy so don’t expect a quick in and out.
Read moreWill be back!
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JetteBke
Points +62
Great food and amazing staff - Edit
The juices are amazing and so is the food. The service is super friendly and overall just such a feelgood place
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AmyWoods-Ryan
Points +386
Fresh and tasty - Edit
We shared a starter and two mains. Very good portions, fresh food. One of the dishes was slightly over seasoned but overall we were really happy with the food and service.
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RossanaSpagnuolo
Points +143
No me gustó - Edit
Restaurante 100% vegano pero con platos sin gran sabor. Baja calidad de los productos y personal poco amable.
Read moreCons: Calidad de los productos , El personal
Happycactus.elcotillo
Rossana, gracias por tu comentario. No nos esperábamos que tú experiencia hubiera sido idílica, a pesar del hecho que tú y tus 3 acompañantes devolvieran los platos vacíos. Sobre la materia prima, trabajamos con productos de temporada, y nos encargamos de todas las elaboraciones
Read moreA pesar de esto, somos consientes que no podemos encajar con los gustos de todo el mundo. El personal intentó asesorarte y acompañarte en la elección de tu almuerzo según tus gustos y preferencias, con algunas dificultades. Especificar los nutrientes de nuestros platos, es algo que hacemos habitualmente, intentando que cada persona pueda disfrutar de una experiencia única y apta a sus necesidades. Quizás en un futuro haya la oportunidad de volver a intentarlo 🙏
RossanaSpagnuolo
El querer cuestionar que una persona coma o menos algún alimento me pareció poco profesional.
Read moreEn relación a la calidad de los alimento pues tuve la mala suerte que justo mis tomates no tenían sabor alguno.. y que los nachos fueran de paquete pues no sé qué decirte.
Happycactus.elcotillo
Rossana, obviamente respetamos tu punto de vista. Nadie cuestionó el hecho que comas o no algún alimento, al contrario. Por esto intentamos encontrar soluciones a los "problemas" de cada uno, quizás solo haya sido un mal encaje, todos somos seres humanos diferentes, por suerte 🙃 ojalá una mala experiencia no te quite las ganas de volver a intentarlo 🙏
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KingKorni
Points +44
Leckeres Essen komplett vegan - Edit
Das Essen wird frisch zubereitet und der Service ist top. Wer nicht so gut spanisch spricht, wird auch auf englisch beraten.
Read moreSehr lecker, ausgewogen und freundlich
Pros: Service, Essen, Ambiente
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racken
Points +22
Cake and coffee - Edit
Love this place. Stop here after a swim for cake and coffee. Lots to choose from and amazing taste.
Read morePros: Great selection, Great taste, Good service
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bundeskater
Points +40
Lecker und alle nett - Edit
Abwechselungssreich, lecker, faire Preise und alle total nett
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cunningcat
Points +16
Delicious food with a relaxed vibe - Edit
Beautifully presented, fresh food and lovely waiting staff. I had the ‘Happy Meal’: tofu and mushroom skewers with green couscous and a house salad while my husband had a ‘Happy Bowl’: lentil curry bowl with basmati rice. Both delicious. Washed down with fresh fruit smoothie and kombucha followed by a glass of Lanzarote wine called ‘Volcano’ 😊
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-11
Pros: Healthy, Friendly, All vegan
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Pinkymoemox
Points +68
Das Essen ist einfach wow 😋 - Edit
Wir hatten gefüllte Avocado tacos und asiatisch angehauchte Reisnudeln. Alles war super lecker.
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thomas0011
Points +178
Great food - Edit
We had the nachos, the risotto and the burger, all was great and the service was awesome
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LisaFooter
Points +318
Delicious food by the beautiful beach - Edit
This place is a great find, the food and staff are fabulous 😊
Read morePros: Food, Staff , Destination
Cons: None
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carDav
Points +24
A great place - Edit
All I can say is that it is a spectacular place, the customer service is incredible and the food is exquisite and plentiful.
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veganevolutionist
Points +3006
Fabulous - Edit
Popped in for lunch. There were four Happy Meals to choose from plus 3-4 starters, and about four dessert options, also a couple of Specials. The drinks menu we were interested in was for juices, I had the beetroot, apple and orange while B had the grapefruit, orange and ginger. We went straight for the mains and ordered Happy Meal 2 which was a salad bowl, and Happy Meal 4 the seitan in red wine sauce with turmeric cauliflower and polenta. Huge portions and oh so delicious. I had to take some of my seitan meal for take out.
Read moreThe cafe space is good also with tables outside shaded and protected from the wind by a couple of strategically placed sails. Toilets are available. Friendly and happy service. Would love to eat there again.
Pros: Lots of choice, Delicious food, Friendly, happy service
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