Vegan
Buffet
Salad bar
Take-out
Caribbean
Puerto Rican, Latin American
Buffet restaurant with a few outlets on the island. Previously named La Buena Mesa de Oscar, Dec 2016. Confirmed closed Aug 2018.
29 Reviews
First Review by jlg222000
Rod.
Points +32
Good food. - Edit
Food is good here, got a little pricey after the hurricane, but is a good vegan alternative.
Read morePros: fully vegan, tasty food.
Cons: A little pricey for the kind of food.
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AnnaSpeicher
Points +112
okay - Edit
Super friendly staff and good atmosphere. They have a cafeteria style section where they offer different dishes everyday and a set menu. We tried one Puerto Rican dish that we had tried to get our hands on for weeks and it was delicious! Their Papas Supreme sadly were super disappointing. They looked like storebought fries topped with cold shredded cheese, and some tomatoes, for the price it wasn’t worth it.
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vegan_ryan
Points +3865
So awesome! - Edit
Friendly, delicious food, big portions, and the prices aren't bad.
Read moreSad we only found this on our last day, because I would've eaten here again.
Pros: All vegan, Delicious, Big portions
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lioness203
Points +88
A nice vegan spot - Edit
What an amazing spot.. Such nice options plus dessert. We had the Supreme fries I believe it was called.. With cheese and veggie burger on top. And the habichuela veggie burger. Both were so good. We had both cupcake options.. Guava and carrot cake plus a piece of the baklava because why not try it all... Cruelty free equals guilt free 🐥👌🏼
Read moreCheck it out
Pros: Veeeeegan
Cons: None
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chrishernandez
Points +88
A vegan gem with Puerto Rican flavor - Edit
This is one of my favorite spots to go to for a quick lunch when I want healthy food that's not just a simple salad. Their lunch menu varies by day but never disappoints, ranging from "pasteles", vegetables, Chinese style rice, soy made with local flavor and much more. The everyday menu is just as great - you can't leave without trying the loaded fries! That being said, it is a bit more limited. Parking is the only big hassle but recently the next door lot hasn't had a issues letting people park.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2018-05-30
Pros: excellent food, very friendly staff, open late
Cons: only street parking available, limited menu after 3pm, slow during busy times
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WestSeattleLuke
Points +142
All Vegan Menu - Edit
So nice to walk into a place and know that I can order anything on the menu. Spanish and English spoken here. Lunch is buffet style, for dinner there is a menu of pizza, different veggie burgers, quesadillas, tacos etc. Froendly staff to top it off!
Read morePros: All vegan
Cons: Nah
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JakeTracy
Points +19
Excellent! - Edit
This place is a gem! The owner Ernesto came out when we entered and explained everything they had on the menu and recommended what was the freshest. Everything is local and if it’s not fresh he doesn’t serve it. And most importantly, the food was absolutely delicious! He made us a vegan and gluten free pizza that was soooo good! The crust was amazing and everything was so fresh and tasty. This place is no frills and the system for credit cards was still down from the hurricane but get cash and go there!
Read morePros: Delicious fresh healthy food, Local ingredients , Decent prices ($11/entree)
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BamPow
Points +26
delicious - Edit
They didn’t have a full menu sinse ingredients are still hard to get even four months after Maria. But, the food was delicious that they did have!!! And people super nice. I loved the tuna sandwich!
Read morePros: all vegan
Cons: no pizza bevouse of Maria
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Felipe.gonzalez
Points +29
Día de acción de gracias está abierto punto vegano!! We are open on Thanksgiving day!! - Edit
Variedad para el vegano en un día como hoy. Platos sustitutos nutritivos y saludables. Plenty of options in a day like today for vegetarians. Nutritional and healthy substitute food.
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DamianSa
Points +144
warm humble and delicious vegan food - Edit
Excelente � lugar. I loved it. The owners and their siblings worked really hard to make this place happen, it's a vegan small family owned loving restaurant, not a fast food. I ate their signature veggie burger and it was yummm good �, the lady served me was a sweetheart (we talked vegan) and the owner/chef came out to ask how was my burger when I was paying the check that's awesomeness. If you want to eat local vegan in Calle Loiza this is a great option. � ...
Read morePros: latín local Puertorican vegan taste.
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AnnaleeHerger
Points +26
Amazing!!! - Edit
I love this place so much, they’re food is delicious and very rich in flavor. The owner and chef was there both times that I’ve gone to give a warm welcome and serve us his delicious food. Prices are beyond fair, so I highly recommend vegans and non vegans to give this place a try. Trust me you wont regret it!
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Kiarakixi
Points +16
Diferente y especial - Edit
Se agradece encontrar un sitio de cocina de autor vegano en Sant Juan.
Read moreEllos nos dejaron probar algunos de sus platos para que pudiéramos escoger cuál nos gustaba más.
El menú va cambiando y estaba todo muy rico! Además nos regalaron un pastel de cheesecake que estaba muy bueno de verdad!!!!
Por la tarde ofrecen tapas. No pudimos probar ninguna de estas ya que llegamos al mediodía pero cuando volvamos a San Juan para ir al aeropuerto pasaremos por allí de nuevo seguro!
Excelente comida y servicio!
Seguir así suerte!!
Keep going!
Pros: Variedad de comida, Servicio excelente, Precio
Cons: Un poco lejos de el centro de San Juan andando
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crosado
Points +13
Great place - Edit
Great place and food prepared with dedication. A rare find in the island.
Read morePros: excellent vegan options.
Cons: could get a little slow during busy hours but well
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OlsonKolb
Points +155
Amazing vegan food! - Edit
We went for lunch when it is cafeteria style. Everything is vegan and there are many options to try. Everything we had was amazing, but my favorite was the lasagna and soy ribs. A must visit for vegans in San Juan. Super friendly staff, too.
Read morePros: big portions, delicious food, good service
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Summer17
Points +16
Delicious!! - Edit
Very lovely, clean restaurant with bright natural light. The food is cafeteria style and all vegan. Incredibily delicious veganized Latin and Peurtoican food, awesome meat substitutes. Staff is very friendly too! I loved that it was all vegan so I didn't have to ask a million questions about each dish.
Read morePros: 100% vegan
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DrewRoss
Points +74
Muy Rico! Gracia El Puto Vegano! - Edit
So, that's what I thought the sign said when I casually walked by this place on Calle Loíza today. I had to do a double take. If you speak Spanish you know this is not correct, but would be shockingly the most awesome name for anything ever. I might make some t-shirts that say just this, in fact. After doing a double-take... oh! The Vegan Spot! (literally Vegan Point) and not The F'n Vegan. I had the Vegan Chikn Piccatta and Penne, and was incredibly satisfied. This location has been open for about five months they told me and I hope only the best and more business comes their way. Super friendly staff and if you are staying anywhere near the Beach or North San Juan I give this place a five star recommendation. Me Gusta Mucho!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2017-04-29
Pros: Fast and Affordable, Variety of dishes you can see before ordering, Super friendly service
Cons: Hasn't opened in Miami yet (where I live), Closed Sunday
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lizzenid
Points +20
Simply Amazing!! - Edit
Cute and welcoming restaurant. We ordered the veggie burgers, Cassabe Pizza and "cheesecake" and everything was delicious. I would definitely recommend and plan on returning. Everything was vegan
Read morePros: Great vegan food
Cons: None
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RobertNava
Points +60
Great place to eat. Best restaurant thus far in Puerto Rico. We loved it. Can't wait to try other items tomorrow. I don't think you could go wrong eating here even if your not Vegan..... - Edit
Everything is Vegan! So you don't have to ask that question. lol
Read moreNice cozy spot. Friendly staff.
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rmg1990
Points +32
Amazing - Edit
We came for dinner, and the food was incredible. It was nice to have Vegan food in Puerto Rico. The owner was really nice.
Read morePros: Amazing Food
Cons: None
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XOXO
Points +1760
Simple but good - Edit
For lunch food is buffet. Simple, but good.
Read moreFor dinner, a few options, still simple but yummy.
Try the sweet potato mouse, is awesome!
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Sarahsmile822
Points +25
Reviews don't lie. MUST GO!! - Edit
I always set out in new towns in search of vegan spots. It's one of my favorite tourist modes of operation. I casually set out to visit this place based on the reviews and I was completely blown away. It's tragic that I won't be able to eat here everyday. If food like this was accessible no one would eat meat ever again. Side note, if you have meat eaters in your party they will enjoy the food here. The meat substitutes are hands down the best I've ever had. Seriously looks feels and tastes just like meat. This place could change the world!
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DianaCVasquez
Points +35
Vegan tacos delicious!!!! - Edit
Love it! I ordered the Tacos and I
Read morewere simply delicious!!! and the Batida! OMG! amazing! and the chef and the owner are very kind! don't miss it!!
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xmrfigx
Points +922
Do not miss! - Edit
Finally made it here! There are not many reviews online for this place but the ones that are there are well deserved 5s! After strolling along the main stretch in Condado, we decided to make the stop here for dinner. We met Ernesto who puts the menu together who recommended the burger and taco for us. ( The lunch buffet was already over)
Read moreWe ordered his suggestions and added a quesadilla to share. This food was so flavorful. The tortillas, if I understood properly are made from a gluten free cassava flour and added to the flavor of the taco and quesadilla. Ernesto kept checking in on us to make sure everything was good and he let me sample some of the macaroni salad he had left over from the lunch buffet. AMAZING! We took some to go to bring back to our hotel.
He explained that the buffet normal starts when they open at 11. He decides on the menu every morning so it is different pretty much everyday. The buffet goes until around 3-4 when most things run out. He then has the standard menu which includes the food we ordered, plus a few additional items that can be put together quickly. This place is a definitely a must try for the service and flavor.
Pros: Great, friendly service, Excellent local flavors, Nice selection
Cons: Parking, Area is a little sketchy, go during the day
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wanderbeans
Points +32
AMAZINGGGGGG - Edit
Everything from the evening menu looked and tasted just fantastic. I ordered the veggie burger and oven baked fries on the side and everything was DE-LI-CI-OUS! The best part was that the burger was not your typical junk food - it had a nice veggie patty, shredded beetroots, greens and sprout between two amazing spelt buns! I am seriously comming back for more!
Read morePros: Cheap, Delicious, Has daily lunch choices and an eevening menu
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stbenjam
Points +260
Great vegan cafe, walkable from Condado - Edit
We walked here from Condado, it took us about 20 minutes I think but was well worth it. I got habichuelas (beans), rice, mofongo, and a tofu cheesecake.
Read moreIt was the cheapest mofongo we had, and the 2nd best (best was Cafe Berlin). Staff was very friendly, and was great to find a vegan-only restaurant in PR.
I was sad we didn't have time to go a second time.
Pros: vegan, mofongo, inexpensive
Cons: location
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Lew
Points +28
l love the Taco!!! - Edit
The taco was amazing. Owner and cook was really friendly. Your tastebuds will thank you.
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Garrick
Points +23
Can't-Miss Vegan Spot! - Edit
El Punto Vegano is an authentic cafeteria-style Puerto Rican experience with a broad all-vegan menu, friendly staff, and delicious food. We particularly enjoyed the vegan burger, salad options, and the cupcakes! They also have a hot-food bar, some great smoothies, and several snacks you can buy to-go.
Read moreCasual atmosphere
Updated from previous review on 2017-01-09
Pros: Friendly staff, Delicious food, Good value
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