Vegan-friendly
Lacto
American
Fast food
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Tex-Mex grill restaurant independently owned since 2009. Specializes in burritos, with veggie filling options including vegetarian haggis (mix of oatmeal, pulses, seeds, and spices), vegetarian chili, or sauteed veg (peppers and onions). Has vegan cheese. Also serves jackfruit carnitas, tacos, quesadillas, tortilla chips with salsa. Makes sauces in-house. MAR 2020 SHUT DUE TO COVID BUT NO REOPENING PLANS.
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Last update on 17 Nov 2020 by JackMuir
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Added by JackMuir on 18 Oct 2017
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20 Reviews
First Review by craigmc
TaraMurray
Points +271
Good vegan Mexican - Edit
Lots of veggie options here and all clearly marked on the menu.
Read moreWe ordered 2 jackfruit small burritos and they were delish! I had jalapeños on mine and they were actually really spicy, I’m usually okay with them so beware!
They source everything locally and ethically (as possible) which is nice to see too.
My only qualm was the waiter was taking money and making food with the same gloves which was a bit weird for me.
Pros: Lots of vegan options , Quick
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Jo_Bax
Points +70
Lots of options - Edit
Plenty of vegan options! Very fast service, nice staff. I wish the dish were a little less spicy and the sauce wasn’t quite as good as I’ve had elsewhere but a tasty and filling meal anyway. Vegan cheese avaliable
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lewisbensted
Points +32
Good Selection - Edit
Plenty of vegan options such as cheese, haggis and jackfruit and good selection of beers. Great value for money.
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KaterinaLouisa
Points +5177
Plenty of vegan options - Edit
I had veg haggis tacos, they were delicious and the staff were very friendly
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pheasance
Points +295
Clearly marked vegan items and open late - Edit
We found Illegal Jack's via HappyCow after being turned away at two other places that were supposed to be still serving food. Vegan items were clearly marked. Portions were ample. The burritos weren't especially flavorful, in my opinion. I think they needed more cheese and more seasoning in the sauce. But we were grateful to find an option after 9:00 p.m., which can be a challenge.
Read morePros: Labeled vegan options, Open late
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falafffel
Points +3180
Good lunch option - Edit
You can get a burrito (with a choice of 4 vegan fillings) including a soft drink for 6.50 here, which is a good price for Edinburgh. The burritos are very good and the only thing I was missing was something fresh like a salad (but I guess that is just the nature of a burrito...)
Read morePros: Great vegan options, very good lunch option
Cons: some salad would be nice
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MrsCooper
Points +66
Highly recommend - Edit
Food was really good! Friendly staff, vegan options and vegan cheese! Staff happy to make changes to menu items to make them vegan. Nice relaxed vibe inside. A lot of deliveroo and Uber eats drivers taking up space waiting inside for their deliveries though.
Read morePros: Vegan cheese!, Really good food, Nice staff
Cons: Delivery drivers getting in the way
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WackyWebster
Points +260
Would give 5 stars! - Edit
Illegal Jack's is wonderful! Me and friends went here yesterday last minute since the place we wanted to go to fell through. I am so impressed! The menu is varied and even has jackfruit! The staff make everything very clear and ask what type of cheese you want (vegan or dairy). The food was absolutely delicious. The portion sizes are great and is pretty affordable. I also enjoyed the causal vibe of the place and the music they played. Illegal Jack's - you have found yourself a new regular!
Read morePros: Great choice, Generous portions , Friendly staff
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lucy659
Points +141
awesome - Edit
I love this place, there are tons of vegan options, they make their own sauces and it's absolutely delicious! First time I tried jack fruit too and it was great.
Read morePros: delicious
Cons: use a lot of tin foil etc.
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Minuvweyna
Points +127
A pleasant rediscovery - Edit
I enjoyed Illegal Jack's in my pre-vegan days, and after they left their location on Lothian Road I'd thought they had closed. I was pleased to realise they had actually relocated. We visited at the end of April, and tried the jackfruit quesadilla. It was very tempting to order a second one, it was so good!
Read moreThey have a large number of vegan options, and that includes more innovative options like jackfruit and veggie haggis, which is welcome.
Pros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Serves meat too
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PaulínaŽákovská
Points +957
Great! - Edit
I tried their Jackfruit quesadilla and I wasn't disappointed. It was delicious, full of flavours and juicy. I just wish every Mexican place had a jackfruit option!
Read morePros: good price/quality, homemade sauces for free to ad
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KaitlinM
Points +688
Jackfruit tacos sooo good - Edit
Ordered the jackfruit carnitas tacos which were full of flavour! Came with 3 tacos filled with bbq jackfruit, tomatoes, salsa, lettuce, vegan cheese, and I added guacamole. There’s a self serve sauce area so we tried the a few commercially bought chills as well as one homemade bottle of pineapple bbq chilli (very impressed). Lots of choices on menu for vegans, Vegos and meat eaters alike. Partner ordered a burrito and wow they are such good value for money. I’ll definitely return here when in Edinburgh for some tasty Mexican.
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan menu items, Vegan cheese didn’t cost extra, Decent pricing
Cons: Guac is extra $ for tacos, Needs better ordering system for dine in, More homemade salsa on offer would be good
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craigmc
Points +41854
decent - Edit
I've visited. A couple of times in the past and it's far better than any of the chains.
Read moreI've had the chilli burrito but the veggie haggis by far the best.
Fast and decent value and quick.
Stopped in for the haggis burrito before a gig. Ideal for a quick bite with good staff.
Pros: Tasty, quick , staff
JackMuir
Thank you for you kind words :) Veg haggis from our butcher AJ Hornig in West Lothian. We love it! Warm wishes - Jack
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mfh
Points +201
Three delicious vegan fillings - Edit
The veg chilli, veg haggis, and jackfruit fillings are all delish! Vegan cheese is good too :)
Read morePros: Best burritos in town
Cons: No vegan sour cream
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EmmaFaeEdinburgh
Points +1409
Pulled jackfruit quesadillas - oh my! - Edit
When Jack added vegan cheese to his menu it was a revelation. Now over 50% of Illegal Jack's offering is suitable for vegans. Try the pulled jackfruit quesadillas - I don't think you can find them anywhere else in the country and they are absolutely superb. The vegan haggis burrito is also a local delicacy that's well worth trying.
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KatyWilliams
Points +124
Delicious and cheap vegan options! - Edit
Delicious and cheap Mexican eatery with a variety of extremely satisfying vegan options. The jackfruit tacos are amazing.
Read morePros: Affordable, Central location
Cons: Slow service
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AgneV
Points +16
Vegan cheeese !!! - Edit
Recently became vegan and tried my firs vegan cheese at Jack’s - what a lifesaver!! I usually go for veggie chilli tacos, my fav. Although was addicted to their veggie haggis for quite a bit. All the veggie options are vegan too, and of course you can top that up with some vegan cheeseee!!
Read morePros: Vegan Cheese , All the veggie options are vegan , Guacamole made fresh every day
JackMuir
Afternoon! Thank you for you kind words :) Rumours of a cranberry salsa happening again for Christmas time so keep an eye out for that! Best wishes -
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veganfordays
Points +16
Burrito crazy! - Edit
If you've never been to illegal jacks, GO! They're burrito sizes are insane! And the fills taste amazing! I've been a few times now and as a vegan I really appreciate the vegan cheese and the variety of vegan options. They also make their own hot sauces which will blow your socks off! 10/10
Read morePros: Fresh food, Homemade hot sauces , Great music
Cons: No vegan sour cream
JackMuir
Great to read your review! And delighted the vegan cheese and home-made hot sauces are going down a treat. Currently trialling 4 different vegan cheeses to see what works best :) Warm wishes, and a good weekend to you - Jack
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EleanorGibson
Points +18
great! - Edit
Illegal jacks offers quiet a variety of vegan options and even has vegan cheese! The quality of the food is amazing as everything is made fresh in the kitchen and therefore they know all ingredients and can advise about any allergies. The staff and really lovely and friendly. It has a great atmosphere. My favourite burrito spot in Edinburgh!
Read morePros: 4 vegan fillings, vegan cheese
JackMuir
Thank you for letting me know about Happy Cow! Seems like a great community :) Best form the Grill - Jack
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JackMuir
Points +35
Vegan Edinburgh Review - Edit
http://veganedinburgh.com/illegal-jacks/
Read moreLike many Edinburgh locals, Illegal Jacks has a special place in my heart. Thanks to its delicious food and an owner that is very savvy on social media, this tex-mex restaurant has a very loyal cult following.
How loyal, you ask? Loyal enough to fund an entire move and rebuild when the ceiling caved in. That’s how loyal.
The community loves Jack almost as much as Jack loves the Edinburgh community. He’s never far away on Twitter and he prides himself in using local suppliers as much as he can for his food and drink offering.
Illegal Jacks is quintessential Edinburgh and definitely worth a visit.
Pros: Excellent food, Generous portions, Takes social media bookings
Cons: They have vegan cheese, but not vegan sour cream.
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