Restaurant turned fully vegan 2020 (previously La Esquina Vegetariana). Offers customers lunch and breakfast, in addition to an a la carte menu. Located just 450 meters north of the cemetery Gardens of Remembrance, in front of the old factory Nestle, alongside the Lavacar Cartec. To get from San Jose by bus, you should only take one of the Herediana bucetas or Guararí bus, get off at Peugeot and walk 200 meters west and 450 meters north. Call ahead to have your order ready. You can make a reservation for a group or request an express service. Accepts all credit cards. Open Mon-Sun 11:30am-8:00pm.
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Lagunilla Heredia , Heredia, Costa Rica
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Last update on 26 Feb 2024 by AndresRebellon
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Added by Luciana18 on 02 Aug 2016
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35 Reviews
First Review by Rolo
MichelleZinCR
Points +144
Amazing!! Highly recommend - Edit
My second time here (I live 6 hours away, sadly). Even better than the first time. Staff is so nice. Food amazing. Found my favorite dish ever. Sandwich de hongos (mushroom sandwich). Also tried the key lime pie and chocolate cake. The falafel wrap was amazing as well. Ordered 5 Cinnamon rolls to go to share with my family at home. So yummy! So my top recommendation is mushroom sandwich and Cinnamon roll. Enjoy
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-09
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Devon Colleen
Points +240
So many options - Edit
We ordered from Uber Eats to our hotel and everything showed up perfect. There are so many options to choose from! We tried the Milanesa de seitan cocinada, Sándwich especial de hongos & Tacos de Birria.
Read morePros: Tons of options , Available on Uber Eats
ReshmaMMullapudi
Is Birrai vegetarian? Sorry, I have no idea what it is.
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eliestafeliz
Points +853
Mostly Deepfried food - Edit
The food is good, but it’s like a fast food restaurant, so if you want to eat healthy this might not be the place for you. They also sell packaged preprepared food that is not super cheap, but a good option if you like frozen food.
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nathodge
Points +1877
[3.5*] Decent vegan pizza - Edit
We were really craving a vegan pizza in San Jose and this was the only 100% vegan establishment we could find that had them!
Read moreWe had the Hawaiian and the suprema. Both were good but quite salty (think it was probably the vegan cheese). The fake meats were quite good. Overall it fulfilled our cravings and but didn't blow us away.
It was pretty expensive but we did get it as a takeaway through Uber eats so that added a bit. Took nearly an hour to come.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-22
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BrodyY
Points +179
Rude - Edit
Be aware when a customer is waiting for anyone to respond. Read my reviews, I'm quite optimistic but this was a dud.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-04-19
Cons: Staff attentiveness
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d_usha
Points +28
Muy buena comida y servicio excelente - Edit
Los platos son grandes y sabrosos!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-10
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rawmelody
Points +376
Great food, try the salad - Edit
I came here on my 9 hour layover. Taxi charged me 20 usd each way to come here from the airport, which was worth it to me but likely an overcharge. I wanted to try the fried mushroom tacos, the soup and the salad with falafel. For sure the salad and soup would have been enough food but I am glad I got to taste the mushrooms too. They also have great vegan dessert selections and I had a few bites of the tres leches. The daily juice was passion fruit and it was lovely.
Read morePros: Awesome giant salads, Fresh juices, Free wifi
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d0nk3yd00d
Points +192
This makes me miss COSTA RICA. - Edit
This was the first meal we had in San Jose, Costa Rica and I didn’t know what to expect.
Read moreWe arrive at this unassuming place that seems to have entire families eating there so the vibe was very homey and welcoming.
We are seated promptly and place our order of a “Parribox”, a special of the day which is a stir fry and Birria Burger.
What then proceeded to arrive at my table was some of the best food I’ve ever had. The parribox I’m assuming is close to a “parillada” we have in Tex-Mex/Mexican cultures which is an assortment of meat and grilled veggies and sides. This brought back amazing memories of eating that—only vegan of course.
The birria burger, was—no lie at all, THE BEST veggie burger I’ve ever had. It had a delicious bun, a crispy patty, some “pork”, lettuce, tomato and a spicy birria bun.
My partners deconstructed sort of stir fry was also REALLY good. It had a sweet and sour soy, tempura eggplant, rice and veggies.
We then had a dulce de leche shortbread cake.
Whenever I finish a meal that I know I can only get in a specific place in a specific country I get a bit sad and want to come back to the country/place I travelled far to. This is that place in Costa Rica for me.
La Esquina Vegans deserves your business, and your tastebuds deserve this experience.
ALSO: very powerful art on the walls to that I found quite moving.
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +3474
A great little place to get vegan local dishes - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times. The service and food have been great. One of my struggles when I travel overseas is that most of the vegan places seem to focus on making Veganized American junk food. I want to eat local food, not pizzas, burgers, chicken wings and nachos! Lol. This place has burgers and nachos, but they also make local dishes. Each time I’ve been here, I let the waitress call the shot on what I got and they’ve done me right each time.
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pdxjayhawk
Points +180
Great nacho cheese sauce! - Edit
I’m quick to judge a place on their nachos and these did not disappoint! However, the “chicken nuggets” weren’t exactly what my husband was expecting. The tofu was cut into very large triangles and not very nugget like. I also was not a fan of the tropical juice. It separated into 3 layers and wasn’t very tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-12-03
Pros: All vegan , Price , Decor
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bella_bee
Points +113
DELICIOUS - Edit
I don’t even have the words to explain how delicious the food was! I got the birria tacos and the rice & beans dish, both were bursting with flavor! I had enough leftovers for breakfast the next day. I also love that it isn’t too expensive!! I wish I was staying in San José longer so I could come here more!!!
Read morePros: Flavorful, Inexpensive, So many options!!
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Casbrrrrr
Points +217
Never disappoints - Edit
Great food every single time. In my opinion, the best vegan restaurant in the San Jose area. This time we had the loaded fries and Milanese. Everything came out perfect and the ginger drink is so yummy. I highly recommend this restaurant to everybody! They also have a selection of vegan substitutes in their fridge and a lot of sweets 🌱💚
Read morePros: Great food, Lots of options, Includes a market and bakery
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Carito.o
Points +141
Favorito! - Edit
He sido clienta fiel por mucho tiempo y nunca decepcionan. Aqui compro gran parte de mis productos congelados para cocinarme y han expandido su menu constantemente.
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Hauptsacheschmeckt
Points +161
Highly recommend! - Edit
I was surprised about the huge size of the dishes. Also the prices where more then okay! I realy loved the taste of the food and the drinks.
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SergioOvalle
Points +34
Delicious - Edit
The veggie frijo is delicious AF, must try
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joseandres1
Points +50
Greatest Vegan Food - Edit
Easily one of the best vegan restaurants in Heredia. Great new decor as well. Do yourself a favor and just go!
Read morePros: All vegan menu, Great service
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Fiooo
Points +83
Muy bueno - Edit
Muchas opciones, pedimos el big box y fue suficiente para dos personas. Las porciones son grandes y la comida es buena.
Read moreTambién probamos el pie de mora y una galleta de chocochips, muy buenos los dos
Updated from previous review on 2023-05-20
Pros: Personal amable, Porciones grandes
Cons: Podrían poner un aromatizante en el local
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Steffie91
Points +663
Great vegan restaurant - Edit
It's a small restaurant and it was well visited when we were there.
Read moreWe had both a Main dish and a cake. The prices of the Main dishes are fair. We felt the prices of the cakes a bit expensive but they were delicious. They also have bakery food for take away. Ans they have also some vegan products for cooking at Home.
Pros: Several vegan Options
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JPCortes
Points +32
Se los recomiendo 🌱 atención personalizada. - Edit
Excelente servicio, alitas de coliflor
Read morePros: Muchas opciones
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RonnyRR
Points +178
Mi favorito - Edit
Fácilmente mi restaurante vegano favorito. Desde los platos fuertes hasta los postres. Y los mejores tamales!!
Read morePros: Gran variedad, Excelente sabor, Buena atención
Cons: Horario limitado, Local y parqueo pequeño
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DiegoZP
Points +151
Hit or miss - Edit
This restaurant is a hit or miss for me. I have order food via Uber Eats more than 20 times (is the closest vegan restaurant to my apartment) and some times the food is good but sometimes is really bad/they forget part of the order.
Read morePros: Fast, Variety of foods
Cons: Usually missing dishes or part of them, Quality can be very good or very bad
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Fleurfille
Points +24
Good variety - Edit
They have a good variety of dishes. The savory ones are the best.
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LisaSpykers
Points +7461
Yummy cakes and good prices - Edit
We ordered three cakes through the Marinara app and although they took a long time to arrive (due to the restaurant being quite far away), it was worth the wait. We ordered the orange cake, torta chileno and limon cheesecake, which was our favorite. The prices were cheaper than some of the other vegan places in San Jose too.
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thecostavegan
Points +46
Thank you, Andres ! Huge 100% all vegan menu made with love ! - Edit
And the frozen La Jama Vegana products are amazing too !
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GeeZee
Points +436
Delicious & 100% Vegan - Edit
Despite the name, this place is 100% vegan. I ordered several items, all reasonably priced, portion size was good, and everything tasted amazing. I will definitely be eating here again. 🙏💚
Read morePros: Tasty food, Supporting a 100% vegan establishment , Menu has a wide selection
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andrebr
Points +380
Mostly vegan, simply delicious, the best restaurant in the area, made with love - Edit
All the food is like homemade food made by a pro 💕, the menu is all vegan and you can eat with no fear of cross contamination. The owner is very nice and friendly. The daily menu is affordable and you will eat enough. Every day having new and different options, if your are nearby dont miss the chance to try. Check on IG and FB for the daily menu.
Read more100% recommended
Updated from previous review on 2019-06-14
Pros: Great service, the menu has a lot of options, Great price
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ArianaMarin
Points +87
Tasty food - Edit
We usually go there, the veggiefrijo and the tacos are my fav. The desserts are great; however, did not like their burgers.
Read morePros: Vegan restaurant, Many many options, Tasty ans fresh
Cons: No parking lot
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