Lacto
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Beer/Wine
Mexican
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant focused on regional dishes using fresh ingredients. One page of the menu specifies vegan options. Open Mon-Sat 8:00am-10:30pm, Sun 8:00am-2:00pm.


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25 Reviews

First Review by chelssjh

VeggieInThe6ix

Points +850

Vegan
28 Feb 2024

Good Food Clearly Labelled

Had the enchiladas with mole and it was really good. Nice staff also and clear vegan menu. Dogs allowed in the garden area.

McMallory

Points +2033

Vegan
06 Feb 2024

Excellent vegan options, great atmosphere

This place is really fantastic, with a large vegan section of the menu and an authentic vibe. A lot of times when traveling I feel tension between vegan-friendly spots that are clearly for tourists and the local spots that don’t understand veganism. This place feels authentic (while still heavily catering to tourists; it is the Maya Riviera after all) but is clear on what is and is not vegan and can help you navigate the non-vegan pages of the menu as well if you have questions about something that looks vegan if you remove an ingredient.


My enchiladas were excellent and we got a pumpkin seed dip that was unbearably good. My non-vegan dining partner also got vegan enchiladas because the non-vegan menu was meat-heavy and enjoyed them tremendously. We tried both the mushrooms and nopalitos and both were excellent.

The service was a little slow but the drinks were slow and the vibe good enough that the wait wasn’t a problem. There was a 20-40 minute wait for a table—this place is profiled in Lonely Planet, so it gets busy—but there’s a cute bar next door where you can get a drink, and which has a few vegan snacks to tide you over as you wait.

BGG86

Points +321

Vegan
31 Dec 2023

Delicious Mexican Cuisine

While this restaurant is not fully vegan, they have a fully vegan menu with several options. Food is delicious and the ambiance is perfect.

TovaRubin

Points +204

Vegan
24 Nov 2023

Out of this world food and great location!

The Enchiladas with Mole sauce were to die for! So were the tacos! Everyone was so nice and the place is just beautiful. Outdoor seating and great vibe.

markprwyatt

Points +102

Vegan
10 Nov 2023

Great ambience!

Lovely ambience out in the garden! Staff were all very friendly! Has a dedicated vegan section in the menu and the food was great!

shortpunam

Points +103

Vegan
13 Aug 2023

Best Nopales

I loved the Nopales. Flavorfull for each bite. Very cute restaurant and friendly staff.

Saff

Points +1196

Vegan
12 Apr 2023

Adorable Jungle spot

There’s a separate extensive vegan menu. The restaurant is nestled in lots of lush trees giving the jungle vibe. The poblano stuffed pepper is so yummy!

AllAboutVegan

Points +194

Vegan
20 Jan 2023

What we needed

This place was such a good find. The outdoor terrace was such a calming Oasis in the middle of tourist central, but you could still hear the live bands from across the street. I waitress explained everything in Spanish then in English and gave us her recommendations from both the meat and the vegan menu. I ordered the enchiladas with mole sauce as per her recommendation, and some tostadas to start. The food was fantastic, for my boyfriend not too spicy, for me I added habanero sauce and thoroughly enjoyed the meal.

Pros: Whole vegan menu side, Not just a couple of options but a menu side, Tasty amazing food and good service

Cons: At the end of the strip so bit of a walk

TiaH

Points +38

Vegetarian
17 Jan 2023

Fresh Food

Das Essen hat sehr frisch geschmeckt. Alles hat tolle Gewürze, man bekommt direkt unterschiedliche Salsas gereicht. #Veganuary

Pros: Eine ganze Seite mit nur begaben Gerichten, Man kann schön draußen sitzen, Sehr netter Service

Cons: Keine

KandiceVincent

Points +153

Vegan
05 Dec 2022

An entire vegan/veggie menu

I love that they have a separate page in their menu specifically for vegan/veggie options. This makes it super easy. The enchiladas with mole sauce are AMAZING, and I just love the ambiance and vibe in the restaurant too.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Special menu just for veg options, Cool ambiance and vibe

julievegan

Points +50

Vegan
09 Nov 2022

Extensive vegan menu

Wonderful atmosphere, turtles in their pond, nice wait staff. Really a lot of vegan options. Great food.

J709

Points +117

Vegan
22 Jul 2022

Great options, excellent ambiance on front+back patios.

Staff was very nice; food very tasty with good assortment of complimentary homemade sauces.

msfunk

Points +24

Vegan
28 Jun 2022

Surprisingly vegan delicious

The Sopes were heavenly. And the guacamole is the best in Playa

Pros: Full page of vegan options, Very reasonably priced , Ambiance is wonderful.

Banangela97

Points +2482

Vegan
27 May 2022

Muy deliciosa!

Dedicated vegan menu. So yummy😄I would come back definitely. Ambience is perfect

BenMarshy

27 May 2022

Yippie

Points +309

Vegan
08 May 2022

Typical Mexican food with great vegan options

Would give 5 stars if possible. They have a whole menu page with vegan options of great typical Mexican food. For some meals you have different sauces and fillings to choose from. The restaurant is also really lovely and nice to sit outside in the garden.
Perfect for a family where there is a vegan member, but also great for a vegan party to try.

Pros: Many vegan options, Fair prices for PdC, Nice/helpful staff

MariecaKuhmünch

Points +17

Vegetarian
16 Apr 2022

Immer wieder!

Typisch mexikanisches Essen in veganer Variante

Pros: Viele vegane Alternativen , Tolle Location , Nettes und hilfsbereites Personal

AnniSteer

Points +58

Vegan
12 Apr 2022

Amazing vegan enchiladas

Stumbled on this place and was so happy to see a whole of vegan options. I couldn't decide! Went for the enchiladas and the wait said he could bring me one of each: mushroom, cactus plant and a type of spinach. It was amazing! Incredibly beautiful place and service was fab.

Pros: Whole page of vegan options, Great value

MariaLaboranti

Points +22

Vegan
20 Mar 2022

Mi experiencia fue muy buena! Buena comida y la atención súper amable.

De lo que probé estaba muy rico! Y me cuesta encontrar comida vegana que me guste mucho.

Pros: Varias opciones veganas, Gente amable y atención rápida , Precio razonable

SaraMPaul

Points +123

Vegan
20 Feb 2022

Amazing atmosphere

This place has the best atmosphere out of anywhere we ate in Playa. Super jungly and the whole street has that vibe. The food came out very fast. They have a vegan menu which is great. We had the yucca chips dipped in the pumpkin purée dish. Was unique and yummy. I had the tostadas which were great. It’s nice to have Mexican vegan food when in Mexico.

Pros: Full vegan menu, Great ambiance

juliehornsby

Points +851

Vegan
25 Dec 2021

Lots of vegan options

Mexican food with a page dedicated to vegan options on their menu.

Pros: Vegan options on separate page of the menu , Nice outdoor tables

BeatrizMoliz

Points +861

Vegan
07 Dec 2021

El staff deja mucho que desear

Había leído que este sitio tenía en la carta una página entera de platos veganos (hurra!). Llegamos al lugar, tranquilo, bonito y además, como decía, tenia muchos platos veganos! Pero el staff poco lejos de ser amable, casi nos echa del local. Todo prisas, para tomar nota, para retirar platos, para traer la cuenta… si nos quitaron los vasos con la bebida casi sin terminar.
Una pena…

Pros: Opciones veganas, Lugar bonito

Cons: Staff

AdrianaFerrer

Points +11

Mostly Veg
27 Nov 2021

Terrible people!

The food was ok. The place is nice as well. What I thought was appalling was the fact that they come around offering some sort of pound cake acting like it’s complimentary and then they charge you for it in the end. The lady that was in front of me a white american female had the same issue and complained to the cashier. She got the items removed from her tab. When I asked that the same thing be done to my bill they refused. Not only did they refuse but they found the manager who then proceeded to scream at me that. “They are a business and they do not gift absolutely anything”. He said this to me over and over again about 3 times. He was clearly upset. He then yelled at the staff for taking the food off the other lady’s bill and said that the waiter would have to pay out of his salary. That was enough to turn my stomach around. It’s such a nice “green” “eco” place but by the manager’s treatment to the staff and myself I can tell that their values are no where to be found! I honestly believe he treated me this way because I am a woman of color! NEVER AGAIN will I visit this place! Please be advised.

El lugar estuvo bien. La comida muy normal. Lo que me pareció nefasto fue el trato que me dieron. Hay un mesonero que pasa por las mesas ofreciendo unos ponques. Nosotros pensando que eran cortesía de la casa. (Como en 100% natural) tomamos dos para luego ver que los habían cobrado. Una señora blanca americana que estaba en la fila para pagar se estaba quejando de esto y pues pa cajera se lo retiró de su cuenta. Cuando le pedí que hicieran lo mismo con mi cuenta se rehusó y buscaron al manager. El manager procedió a GRITARME que “esto es un negocio acá no se regala absolutamente nada!” Me lo gritó en la cara tres veces. Estaba muy molesto. Cuando le dije que a la señora de en frente de mi le habían quitado de su cuenta empezó a gritarle a su staff. Les dijo que no tenían que haber echo eso y que el pobre mesero iba a tener que pagarlos de su sueldo. Esto fue suficiente para revolverme el estómago. 🤢 El ambiente del lugar es muy verde y “ecológico” pero a leguas se nota que no comparten estos valores. Sinceramente pienso que me trataron de esta manera por ser una mujer de color. Más nunca visitare este “negocio”. Por favor tengan cuidado!

Pros: Decor is nice

Cons: They mistreated the staff, They mistreated me, Food wasn’t great

WeedEater4Life

Points +30

Vegetarian
24 Oct 2021

Excellent food, atmosphere and service!

Absolutely our favorite place of all the places we ate in the area! The waiter told me about a vegan stuffed poblano entree and said it was large enough for two people. My husband and I ordered it and our friends (who eat meat) did as well. It was fantastic!! They even split the entrees for us before bringing it out. We also ordered pico and guac and both were excellent! Highly recommend this restaurant!

Pros: Great options for all diners, Natural, jungle-like setting right in town, Great service

RonaldJackson

Points +118

Vegan
13 Oct 2021

Full Page of Vegan options!

And a great atmosphere. Even though it is right off 5th avenue it is in an area with way more trees and vegetation giving it a much cooler environment than most of the nearby busy restaurants. A vegan place that actually serves booze too!!

Even though they open early I THINK most the vegan options are dinners and appetizers.

Pros: Fantastic jungle environment., Serves Alcohol!!!, Easy to identify vegan options.

chelssjh

Points +298

Mostly Veg
13 Apr 2021

An entire page of vegan options

They had juice options and entire page of vegan options or things that could easily be made vegan. We also had someone who ordered off the menu without any issues.

Pros: Affordable, Cute atmosphere, Lots of options

Cons: In a touristy area




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