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Vegan
Pizza
Western
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Bakery
Gluten-free
Latin
Breakfast
Fully vegan restaurant serving pizza, empanadas, pasta, snacks and desserts. Open Mon-Wed 12:00pm-2:00am, Thu 12:00pm-12:00am, Fri-Sun 2:00pm-3:00am.
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Av. Victoria Aguirre 570, Puerto Iguazu, Argentina, N3370
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 28 Sep 2026 by MelisaMonzón
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Added by VegoChouffe on 15 Aug 2025
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26 Reviews
First Review by coop3r
Flakster
Points +32
Delicioso y buena onda - Edit
Fuimos los dos dias que estuvimos en Puerto Iguazú. Probamos las pizzas y las pastas, y nos encantó el sabor. Además nos llevaron extras cortesía de la casa: unas deliciosas albondigas y una porción de mandioca muy ricos. También probamos un bowl y las empanadas. ¡Que suerte haberlos encontrado! Disfrutamos mucho nuestra visita al lugar y lo recomendamos
Read morePros: El sabor de la comida y el tamaño de las porciones, La ubicación del lugar y la atención de sus dueños, El ambiente y la buena onda
Guest
Tarsala
Points +26
Yummy - Edit
Traveling from the United States, I looked up my options! The fruit drinks and empanadas were amazing! Very friendly service…I just used google translate to communicate!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-09-09
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PotatoeTomatoe
Points +6
Clap clap clap - Edit
Uns haben die Inhaber selbst bedient – ein Paar, das sich super aufmerksam um unsere Wünsche gekümmert hat. Meine Frau verträgt keine Tomaten und manches andere Gemüse nicht. Wir hatten das Glück, dass hier alles frisch pro Gast zubereitet wird, sodass es überhaupt kein Problem war, Zutaten wegzulassen oder auszutauschen. Einfach klasse! Am Tag davor waren wir in einem anderen Restaurant – optisch viel schicker, aber beim Essen und der Hygiene leider gar nicht. Nach ewigem Hin und Her für ein veganes Gericht ging es meiner Frau danach wegen Kreuzkontamination richtig schlecht. Wir sind hier einfach nur unendlich dankbar und kommen morgen definitiv wieder.
Read moreEs hat mir richtig leidgetan, den Laden so leer zu sehen. Das Konzept ist simpel und genial – ein Familienbetrieb, der echt mehr Unterstützung von der Community verdient hätte!
Ich hatte Pasta, die direkt vor meinen Augen frisch ausgerollt wurde (ich habe zugeschaut, wie sie die Füllung für meine Ravioli gemacht, sie geformt und direkt ins Wasser geworfen haben!!!). Und der Seitan meiner Frau – den ich probiert habe und den wir uns dann geteilt haben – war der beste, den ich je im Leben gegessen habe! Sie haben sogar das Ratatouille extra für sie angepasst.
Einfach Spitzenklasse!
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VanessaLutz
Points +18
Very delicious vegan food - Edit
All vegan menu! The food was very delicious and was handmade! We had to wait a little because they freshly prepared the food but it was definitely worth the wait. We ate empanaditas as "entrada", the seitan sandwich and the milanesa de seitan con ratatouille. The fresh juices were also very good. I would definitely come back if I ever visit Iguazú again!
Read morePros: Completely vegan!, Very delicious, Freshly prepared
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mgabo
Points +326
Only vegan restaurant in town - Edit
It's the only vegan place in town. Very nice and welcoming staff who work very hard, juggling cooking and service. Tasty food in large portions and surprisingly cheap by local standards. A few things could be improved, but it's a great place overall
Read morePros: Great vibe, Good food, large portions, cheap, Fantastic fresh fruit juices
Cons: Very loud music, Outdoor seating only, next to a very noisy street, Long wait times
Guest
YamilCh
Points +26
Decepção - Edit
Decepção, estávamos muito curiosos para pedir uma comidinha vegana en el pais hermano, além de poucas opções o grão de bico do purê estava com casca, o refogado de tomate e cebola com muito óleo, a gente comeu pq estávamos com fome, na hora de pagar, quase 50 dólares 🥲
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-07-16
Pros: Purê de grão de bico , mas estava com casca , Suco natural, Atendimento simpático
Cons: Comida oleosa, Banheiro sem água para descarga, sujo mesmo, Demora para preparação dos pratos
LaVacaEmpoderada
Entendemos que en Brasil, comer es mucho más barato y por comentario de propios clientes, no existe opción similar a ésta por Foz o cerca. Teniendo en cuenta que es otro país, y si se fijan en comparativo con precios globales , estamos a tono y si comparan el grado de "hecho a mano" no tenemos igual. Es difícil suponer cuánto debe valer un plato sobretodo cuando no se sabe que no sacamos nada del Freezer y que si hay cierta demora extra se debe a que esos garbanzos fueron recién elaborados para VOS y así con esa dedicación hacemos un plato de farfalle a la minuta cosa que no encontrarías ni caminando una semana de loja en loja. El acompañamiento del otro plato no fue un sofrito de tomate y cebolla sino un Ratatouille y lo que queda abajo es lo normal de un poco de aceite enrojecido por el tomate y el morrón y si hubiera sido un sofrito de cae de Maduro que lleva aceite. Con esos platos hermosos sobre la mesa y la cantidad de comida y elaboración que llevan detrás es difícil entender la cuestión.
Read moreEl baño no estaba sucio ni lo está en este momento porque lo limpio personalmente dos veces al día y a veces cuando alguien va , termino de cocinar y corro al baño a ver si sigue bien. Está en remodelación (nos lo han entregado en mucho peor estado y con la nada de ventas que tenemos lo estamos recomponiendo. Hay sitios en Iguazú que en una noche facturan millones, nosotros no rozamos ni el 10% . No vamos a salir con un cartel en la frente pidiendo comprensión, que somos cocineros emprendedores, que lo damos todo y que entre dos nos ponemos al hombro: cocina, atención, limpieza, compras, publicidad, trabajos de electricidad , plomería, etc. Pero cada tanto hay que responder y hacerse respetar un poco.
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irenejalon
Points +358
Único vegano - Edit
Se agradece que esté este restaurante vegano en la ciudad. Muy cerca de la estación de autobuses, con mesas para comer en la terraza.
Read moreMuchas opciones de comida argentina, pastas…
Una pena no poder volver a probar más platos!
Updated from previous review on 2026-07-15
Pros: Staff, Flavour , Many dishes
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Suzanne562
Points +136
Good to support but a bit disappointed - Edit
This restaurant is the only vegan place in town so I'm glad we went, and it is good to support it. Food was pretty good, and it is all outdoor seating. They were out of both tofu and salad the night we went which was disappointing. Friendly staff member who was working alone, so we had to wait a bit longer than normal. The toilet was dirty which is a turn off for me, despite it being not uncommon on our travels.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-06-04
Pros: Fully vegan (very few other vegan options in town), Friendly staff
Cons: Out of some stock when we went, Bad toilet when we went, Only outside seating
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yayforfilm
Points +16
Authentic Argentinian Vegan! - Edit
Savory and completely vegan! This place was amazing. We had the empanadas and milanesa - and wow! So much food! If you’re looking for authentic, made from scratch vegan Argentinian food - this place was fantastic. They had American-styled food on the menu too. Sweet proprietors and even an english menu!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-05-26
Pros: Fully vegan & tasty, Large quantities for good prices, Sweet staff
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MelisaMonzón
Points +25
INFORMACIÓN ERRÓNEA DE HORARIOS! - Edit
Este local abre todos los días.
Read more14/5 al 14/9 de 09am a 11pm
15/9 al 15/5 de 04pm a 03am
Teléfono de contacto:
+54 (3757) 644781 WhatsApp
Instagram o FB:
/LaVacaEmpoderada
Mail:
lavaca.misiones@gmail.com
Updated from previous review on 2026-02-28
Pros: Sandwiches en pan recién hecho, Bebidas , Pastas frescas hechas al momento 👌
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +3683
The only vegan restaurant in town - Edit
This is the only vegan restaurant in Puerto Iguazu so of course I had to come! On the first day, they seemed closed (lights off, with no tables) but the staff eagerly greeted me and prepared my dish when I came. The second night, they seemed properly open. Their seitan milanesa with ratatouille was quite tasty and came in a generous portion. Reasonable prices. Convenient location near the town center and the bus terminal. The setup is a bit funny though; it's basically a kitchen with a few outdoor tables. I think the quirkiness is part of their vibe though so I didn't mind!
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AliCaka
Points +56
Super lecker und viel Auswahl - Edit
vegane Meatballs und die Juices sind zu empfehlen.
Read morePros: Meatballs, Kartoffelpüree
Cons: Leider sehr langsam, lange Wartezeit :(, leckere Schnitzel nicht knusprig
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bonhommesoleil
Points +50
A gem - Edit
A bit off the tourist strip but only 550m from the bus terminal. Delicious and carefully prepared dish - I had the seitan cutlet with ratatouille. All food is freshly made in house. Friendly and hospitable owners. Open for dinner and late into the night. Unfortunately, I had to leave to catch a bus and was sad to leave what promised to be a good time.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-11
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sr1312
Points +91
Un oasis en puerto de iguazu - Edit
El único vegano de puerto de Iguazú. La comida es casera y la atención es muy buena!
Read morePros: Pastel de papa recomendado!, Atención de las personas que lo llevan
Cons: Tardan un poquito
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majamaja
Points +29
A very long wait time - Edit
We ordered 6 empanadas, because we wanted to have something for breakfast and lunch the next day. They first forgot about us, and after 1h we reminded them and only then have they realized we are waiting. Then we waited another 30min, after we started to lose patience and went to eat somewhere else saying we will come back in 30-60min to pick up the empanadas. I reminded them what we ordered. When we came back they still weren't ready. When they finally made them, we only got 4, instead of 6 we ordered - they forgot again despite us reminding them not that long time ago. The grilled vegetables empanadas were tasty, but the soy ones not so much. Overall, unfortunately a bad experience. Sad since they are the only vegan place in town. I had a good dinner in buffet in Bakery and Confectionery El Árbol Real
Read moreEl Árbol Real • Panadería, Confitería, Buffet
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jenthevagabond
Points +1636
💛 Empanadas 👌 - Edit
Super cool vegan 🌱 spot with tasty food! Don't miss the empanadas!
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DieteticsDiva
Points +67
Empanadas empoderadas - Edit
Delightful service, fresh, flavourful vegan bites
Read morePros: Service, Nutrition, Wifi
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Gypsyrose1sd
Points +6
Delicious! - Edit
Cute venue. Delicious empanadas, smoothies and margaritas! Staff is friendly and accommodating. HIGHLY Recommended
Read morePros: Food, Drinks, Staff
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el2ena0
Points +22
Really good pancho (Hot Dog)! - Edit
The Hotdog was delicious! We had one with ketchup and mayo. The staff was super friendly, attentive and welcoming!
Read morePros: The Panchos (Hot Dogs), The staff, The dogs that were lying around
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sp0nja
Points +1224
Nice dinner - Edit
We had a seitan milanesa with ratatouille and chickpea milanesa with salad (they didn't have tofu). The wait was quite long but we were warned about this as the seitan milanesas were made a la minute. The meals were nice however the chickpea milanesa was quite dry and not the most flavourful.
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SoledadMoretti
Points +95
Buenísimo - Edit
Altamente recomendable
Read moreLa comida deliciosa
Probe las empanadas de fugazza y de calabaza
También las nuggets de seitan
Un 10
Pros: Sabor, Variedad, Comida casera
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emmsw6
Points +302
Yay for vegan food in puerto iguazu! - Edit
So happy to find a vegan place here because there's VERY limited options elsewhere. I grabbed an empanada and returned the next day for an escalope and cocktails. The food was all fresh and delicious -the mash in particular was amazing! It's a casual place so don't expect anything fancy but expect tasty fresh food, lovely staff and reasonable prices.
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DiraSalad
Points +120
Vegan restaurant in Puerto Iguazu - Edit
La Vaca Empoderada is an amazing vegan restaurant in Puerto Iguazu that truly stands out for its delicious dishes and exceptional service. The menu features a great variety of thoughtfully prepared vegan options from flavorful vegetable fritters, empanadas, and nuggets to exquisite main dishes like the chickpea Milanesa with mashed potatoes and seitan Milanesa with ratatouille. The handmade pastas with fresh sauces add a wonderful artisanal touch to the dining experience. In my first night, I got the ravioli with cassava fries and my husband got the burger with a fresh coconut (water and flesh inside). We enjoyed a very large glass of Malbec too. We confirmed that the wine was vegan. On my second night, we got the onion rings, seitan with ratatouille, and spaghetti with bolognese. All of it was amazing, and freshly prepared - even the pasta noodles.
Read moreWhat truly makes this place special is the warm and attentive service provided by the staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere that complements the food perfectly. It is clear they put a lot of love and care into both the cooking and customer care. This combination makes La Vaca Empoderada a gem for both locals and tourists visiting Iguazu Falls.
It is hoped that this restaurant remains a beloved staple in the community for many years to come, continuing to delight visitors and residents alike with its vegan delights and heartfelt hospitality. A true must-visit spot for anyone in the Iguazu area!
Updated from previous review on 2025-10-01
Pros: Many options!, Great warm service, Close to everything
Cons: Better desert options
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Vissott
Points +511
Lovely owners, nice food! - Edit
We visited here 25/9/25. Menu varied with some unusual options. We opted to share the onion rings which had an amazing mustard dip. Hubby had empanadas and I had spaghetti bolognese then we shared a cold version of rice pudding. All really nice.
Read moreWe also had a lovely red Malbec and the glasses were very generous. We did not see seitan on the menu as shown in the former reviews though.
Another bonus, the owners have 3 dogs that are friendly and will visit you at your table. Grandma, Luna and Pilchard? basically grandma, mom and son! 🐾 one of the staff also speaks good English.
Only criticism is the toilet and wash basin need a really good scrub.
Pros: All vegan, varied menu, nice food, Very reasonable prices. Generous wine measures, Friendly staff and dogs!
Cons: Bathroom dirty.
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CamiloCor
Points +83
Maravilloso - Edit
Disfruté mucho la comida! Pedí una milanesa de Garbanzo y jugo de carambola, y pedí para llevar unas empanadas y una hamburguesa… y estaba delicioso todo! Muchas gracias chicos!
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coop3r
Points +74
marvelous - Edit
imagine, you walk in. it smells like cigarettes. it looks like a furniture storage unit with some tables & chairs chained together. dogs running around. then, just minutes later, you will be served the best vegan sandwich of ur life, served by the friendliest people in the world, reasonably priced too, thanks, i will be coming back
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