Vegan
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Spanish

Vegan restaurant with full bar est. 2015. On the menu are Tex-Mex and seasonal items plus regulars like a ceviche huehuescoyotl, black bean empanada, fried red beans and rice balls, and strawberry calas for dessert. Drinks include pepino blanco, mi carino, and mezcalarita. Sunday brunch. Hosts film screenings, live music, local artist works, and community events. Reported closed, Oct 2020.


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33 Reviews

First Review by gbecerra4

destyhope

Points +100

Vegan
21 Mar 2021

Good but could be improved

updating to add-they removed extra pictures i posted probably because of the negative review. I got the mini tacos with cheese and they said they were out of potatoes and offered to replace with tempeh which I of course obliged. They were really good and I was very impressed and wanted to come again. I also got a lone star beer in a can served cold. My husband got the oyster mushroom taco and said it was delicious. Our toddler got the chimichanga/chalupa/? Something, which was one of the kids menu items but they were so stale and rubbery we couldn’t eat them. It hurt our teeth to try to pierce them. Our child was crying saying it was too hard to eat so we checked them and they were like chewing ...leather 🤢😱
We had a good time and the atmosphere is very good. The ambiance sets a pleasant mood. There are dimmer lights than most eateries, they serve alcohol, and the noise level was very low aside from an obnoxious person who kept throwing f-bombs very loudly while boasting about himself. A woman who had been standing in line waiting with her son left because of them. It made us feel very uncomfortable, but didn’t want to say anything since i think it’s a pub; it has a bar. But nobody asked them to lower their voices as to not disturb other customers which didn’t fit the rest of their efforts which was very low if any music, dim lighting, and hushed tones. The staff was incredibly friendly.
They have bathrooms that anyone can use. We went at dusk when it was around 80° outside and it was hotter inside than outside and no curtains or shade. We left early because of all of these downsides.
We would like to go back but if we have the opportunity to again we will ask ourselves if it’s worth it for stale tortillas, no a/c, and inability to handle disturbances.

Pros: Serves alcohol , Pleasant staff, Great taste

Cons: Stale food, Disturbing customers go untended, Too hot inside if it’s warm outside, no shades

Meekness_1

Points +84

Vegan
12 Jun 2020

Average service and food

We had to sit outside in the heat. The service was not very inviting. We were the first customers. The food was ok also. The corn was delicious, but the beans were not seasoned. My burrito was somewhat dry.

RebekahMehaffey

Points +20

Vegan
15 Dec 2019

Yummmm

We go tour meals and they where filling and flavorful. The service was amazing and kind and the place has a wonderful relaxed outdoor area. In all we enjoyed our first time there. We will be back.

Pros: Great menu with all vegan options, dog friendly,, Well made drinks, Get moneys worth

MarianaDeLaRosa

Points +38

Vegan
08 Dec 2019

Great

I had the jackfruit nachos and tofu potatoe scramble. Both really good! The flour tortillas were amazing! We went during brunch and enjoyed the outdoor seating!

Pros: Fresh taste

Cons: No vegan sweets that I could see

hillary210

Points +30

Vegan
09 Nov 2019

Great place

The food is great, but the wait to order is crazy long. Only offers outside dining.

skorossy

Points +69

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Cool Vegan Place

Stopped in to check this place out. Don’t let the look scare you away. The food is excellent and staff is friendly.

ryanhansen

Points +226

Vegan
28 Jun 2019

Cool vibes, great eats

This place had a super helpful staff who was willing and able to answer any and all questions that we had about the different options. We ate our meal backwards where we got our entrees first then ordered an appetizer afterwards because we wanted a little more of the deliciousness. Everything was spot on and they were willing to give more than one soda water without charging me for another after I finished the first one, which some places don’t always do. It was outdoor seating with the bar and ordering station outdoors and spillover seating indoors, which was an interesting and cool change of pace from the norm. Would totally go back and try some of the other options.

Pros: Friendly staff , Creative and tasty options , Good vibes

GingerCline

Points +936

Vegan
22 Jun 2019

Great spot for vegan comfort food and music

Love the atmosphere at this place😄when we went there was live music. I had the gorditas with beans. So good! I can’t wait to go back to try more from the menu.

ApisonGolf

Points +36

Vegetarian
24 Apr 2019

Fun stop.

Using Happy Cow we found this delightful little place just down the road from the Witte Museum. Tried several starters / appetizers and drinks. All were well done.

Pros: Vegan, Full bar, very friendly staff

Cons: older picnic tables for outside seating

shirleyMad

Points +28

Vegetarian
06 Apr 2019

Very yummy ❤️

A little pica (hot) for this whimp but I loved the atmosphere! Great bar

Pros: Great vegan selections

Cons: Wish I had more gluten free options -

MichaelMMM

Points +28

Vegan
21 Mar 2019

Five stars! The best “Fish Tacos” I’ve ever had.

We had the “Fish Tacos” and the “Chayote & Chorizo Torta.” Both fantastic. These “Fish (oyster mushrooms)” Tacos were the best I’ve ever had. The Torta was super good too. Great drink specials and prices. Super friendly staff. We stayed for hours. Can’t recommend this women owned and operated super inclusive business enough.

Pros: Bomb Vegan Foods, Great drink specials, Friendly staff

Cons: None. Amazing. Support.

xtalline

Points +91

Vegan
21 Mar 2019

Deliciousness

The special happy hour cocktails were delicious: lime, cucumber, mint, vodka with a chili rim. We shared the chayote y chorizo torta and the oyster mushroom tacos... both were awesome. The outdoor seating area is super nice. The staff was great and we totally enjoyed this place. If we lived locally, we’d be here all the time.

Pros: Totally vegan, Delicious cocktails

mary1039

Points +161

Vegan
03 Mar 2019

Will come back!

The nachos and the quesadillas were very good! I wouldn’t recommend the empanadas though. Get there early before they run out of funnel cakes!

Pros: The menu is 100% vegan, Inexpensive

rachelberg

Points +114

Vegan
26 Feb 2019

Amazing vibe

Went here with two non-vegans and we all loved it. In the evenings it seems to be more of a cocktail lounge with great vegan food. Queer friendly and lots of stickers/posters for local politics/community organizations in the bathroom. Nachos and margaritas were delicious. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in San Antonio!

Migeov

Points +274

Vegan
24 Jan 2019

Super tasty!

On a business trip landing in San Antonio, we found this place close from the airport. Excellent jack fruit sandwich. We will be back!

Pros: Great tasty vegan Mexican food, Only 20 min from the airport, Cool beer and wine selection

ItatiMunguía

Points +28

Vegan
05 Dec 2018

Missing flavor

When I went the food wasn’t good at all. It was very greasy and dry. The sugarbombs were tasteless. I think the best option in the menu is the burrito and their corn is really good too. The costumer services was pretty bad and there were roaches by the table i was eating at.

bgg

Points +88

Vegan
22 Aug 2018

great food

Really good food and drink menu. Fresh squeezed juice for the drinks. Super relaxed atmosphere.

Kriscatch

Points +234

Vegan
09 Aug 2018

Great atmosphere, great food

I went here twice when I was staying in San Antonio and found the food nice and tasty, and the portions were big. Perhaps, they could add some more different options on the menu, and add some salt to their dishes. Definitely try their cocktails and enjoy the chill atmosphere.

TheDeans

Points +11

Mostly Veg
19 Jul 2018

Good, but could be better.

Everything is made vegan, which is good for those who find that important. Menu had a decent selection, and the grilled corn was very good but the main dishes could use seasoning as they were sort of bland. Recommend the nachos.

Pros: Cozy outdoor area with a lot of personality, Good selection of drinks

Cons: Some of the items are bland

Klnoe3

Points +20

Vegan
25 Jun 2018

Tasty food and a chill vibe

Stopped by for quick Sunday lunch while traveling. The nachos were delicious and filling with jackfruit, beans, slaw and avocado. Cocktail was great, too and they have cheap beer options for the thrifty drinker. I would go back at dinner and try the empanadas! Great staff, too- very friendly people!

Pros: All vegan, Parking, Great drinks

Cons: Smaller menu

Mary2mimi

Points +44

Vegan
14 Jun 2018

Great Food, Great Atmosphere

The food is really good and fresh here you’ll seriously want to try everything on their menu!

Pros: 100% VEGAN

BusaraAmun-RaRebells

Points +34

Vegan
21 May 2018

Best Vegan Tacos Ever!!!

La Botánica had some amazing tacos!!! My Queen and I the Nothing Fishy About These Tacos and loved the fact that they came with oyster mushrooms!!

The prices were very reasonable with decent portions. The portions were a lot bigger than most vegan resturants.

The outdoor atmosphere was amazing and the customer service was great too.

We also had chips and salsa. It was great too, but they could've given us a little more salsa. We would definitely eat here again.

Pros: Inexpensive and delicious

Cons: None

XOXO

Points +1760

Vegan
02 May 2018

Best vegan in San Antonio

Mostly GF menu, including empanadas!

Pros: Nice open space

modelmd

Points +61

Vegetarian
15 Apr 2018

welcome to TexMex

Hopped off the plane from California, opened Happy Cow and landed on LaBotanica. I got there for brunch on a Sunday and happily enjoyed the barbacoa jackfruit nachos and tacos as well as a vegan concha. The food was good and I was happy to find a vegan option here in big meat country

nmedrano

Points +28

Vegan
14 Mar 2018

Good but small

The atmosphere is great and the staff is friendly. The food was good but the portions are small and it is a bit pricey. Everything on the menu is completely vegan so no worries there. It does get really busy at night so it does take a while to get your food only reason I’m giving it 3 stars.

Pros: Good food, good atmosphere, friendly staff

Cons: Long wait time in the evenings

JamesMadsen

Points +252

Vegan
09 Jan 2018

Great vegan food in a delightfully quirky little establishment

I was visiting San Antonio on business in January 2018 and tried La Botanica with two nonvegan friends. I'm not sure that they were terribly impressed with what they got, although one of them said that the nachos were the best that he'd ever had. I had the chilaquiles verdes, bread pudding, and hibiscus tea and thoroughly enjoyed them. The chilaquiles were tasty, and the bread pudding was sweet and delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful, and I felt right at home.

Pros: Pleasantly quirky ambience, Delicious food, A rainbow flag in one window!

vegpoints

Points +263

Vegan
02 Jan 2018

Great food & atmosphere

La Botanica has become one of my usual spots to grab lunch/dinner. I've had their nachos, Ms. Bellas, burrito, sweet potato filled empanadas, and mini potato tacos. I'm not a huge fan of their sugar bombs. They're too sweet for my taste. They have a lot more items on their menu than what is listed on their site. The food is always fresh and perfectly fried. The staff is very friendly. I love the casual laid-back atmosphere.




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