Opened 2014, this vegetarian restaurant offers a varied menu, from pizza and pasta to wraps and sandwiches, from noodles and veggie sushi with tofu to vegan pastries. Could substitute cashew cheese in a vegetarian dish that uses dairy cheese. Previously named Neshuma. Relocated from Avenida Segunda. Instagram @mantras_sanpedro_sabana.ho. Confirmed closed, Mar 2021.
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Calle 71, Plaza Latina. 2nd Floor, San Pedro, Costa Rica
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45 Reviews
First Review by ticavegana
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Points +28
excellent food, good service, friendly, stylish - Edit
Just returned from dinner at Mantras, it was our first visit there. Highly recommend a visit! The restaurant is bright, open and fresh and the menu is varied and interesting with plenty to choose from with several platos del dia too. The juice drinks are wonderful, very fresh! The raw deserts are delicious and each dish is filling and very healthy, you can feel the energy from your plate! Friendly service, felt very welcome and immediately at home. It'll be a regular stop on trips to San Jose!
Read morePros: delicious, fresh, hearty
Cons: -, -, -
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shizow
Points +638
Pizza boring, fries not fresh - Edit
I ordered 2x on uber eats. The fries with the burger were not fresh. The dough of the pizza seemed pre made and the vegan cheese was weird
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bohobeautiful
Points +151
Chaos - Edit
This place is chaos. They didn’t have anything but then suddenly they had it everything we wanted. However during covid we just aren’t even sure how to behave and end up sanitizing our hands cause we touch too many things that are definitely questionably sanitized. The nachos were insane. The yogi bowl was manic. And the falafel was in a straight jacket. Overall though, I think we were generally happy except when the Kambucha exploded. Why in this country does every kambucha act like my own personal volcano in a bottle. Here is a picture of our friends pad Thai. See what I’m saying? Oh. And we question the validity of the recently cancelled uncle Ben’s rice.
Read morePros: Good menu, Lots of cool dishes
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Seatown_vegan
Points +7136
Many options - Edit
Many delicious options at Mantra. We had the nachos veganos with a margarita pizza. Both were muy rico! I would definitely return to try some other things
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ArianaMarin
Points +87
Love it! - Edit
We had the Almighty Pinto and the french toast, the toasts are amazing!
Read morePros: Vegetarian and vegan options, Delicious food, Good portions
Cons: A bit expensive
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SvenjaM
Points +234
Good food, nice place - Edit
Was recently there with some friends. Between us we had nachos, couple smoothies, patacones (?), chips, a cookie and the highlight was a large!!! vegan pizza. And what I loved about it was that most vegetable toppings were raw! And it tasted delicious! My friends are usually not even vegetarian and they enjoyed everything. And that late on Friday night - I really can't complain about much at all. You can always complain about the price but we all enjoyed everything a lot.
Read morePros: Great food, decent range of vegan choices
Cons: Still unsure cause of posts desserts aren't vegan
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NoelyBarbozaSandova
Points +77
Desayunos en mal estado - Edit
Solia visitar con frecuencia el restaurante sin embargo, fui en dos oportunidades para la hora del desayuno y en ambas pedi un Almighty Tico y el gallo pinto estaba descompuesto
Read morePros: Los precios son buenos
Cons: Hay que esperar bastante para que te traigan la co, Mida
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vögelan
Points +347
many vegan options - Edit
i didn‘t see anything on the menu that you couldn‘t veganize! so a huge vegan menu although the restaurant is vegetarian. i was really excited to eat there. the nachos were nice but the pad thai a little disappointing (not much taste).
Read morewould defenitely come again and try other dishes
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ClintSevilla
Points +110
Great food great portions - Edit
I had the vegan falafel hummus wrap and my girlfriend had a vegan falafel burger. Mine came with one side and her came with two. The portions were pretty good. Both were 4,800 colones. The place had a varied and fresh atmosphere. We went on a Sunday when it was closing so not all the options were there.
Read morePros: Great Options, Amazing Atmosphere
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JulieGuindon
Points +35
Great Option - Edit
Very good food and excellent service!
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MoniqueW
Points +42
Wonderful food, drinks and service - Edit
Very nice restaurant where we went for breakfast. It was a little hard to find, but they are also on Google maps. Ring the bell for them to open the gate. Many vegan options, good service and friendly host. Two terraces to sit outside and a lot of indoor seating. Recommended!
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SunniD
Points +186
Great bowls - Edit
The mexican vegan bowl was to die for. Great food. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff, but I had to question hard to get my vegan cream included in my drink - a thoroughly odd situation as it was on the menu.
Read moreBut overall quite nice.
Pros: Mexican vegan bowl
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javimsan
Points +190
Amazing everything - Edit
This restaurant is a gem. Food is delicious, service is great and the atmosphere is welcoming. I have been to this restaurant many times during my stay in San José and have tried many of their different options and have been satisfied every time. Their deserts and coffees are a treat!
Read morePros: Most of the menu is vegan, Alcoholized and non-alcoholized drinks
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Saraquel
Points +395
Great! - Edit
Great food and nice place! Is vegetarian but they do have vegan cheese substitudes.
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Picknick
Points +52
Nice Surprise - Edit
Very delicious and nice arranged meals. Menu even in English. Very nice location. We are glad that we stepped in. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Many vegan options
Cons:
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Newtricionalgoat
Points +182
Overpriced and lacking in taste... - Edit
Had some Mexican food that had little to no taste. Probably the cook is not vegan. The waiter was nice though... Owner a bit blaisé. Coffees soso.. cake: oh no! Sometimes it is really annoying to be vegan and to end up in places like this.
Read moreOh, again: way overpriced!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pros: Nice decoration., Good service.
Cons: Overpriced!!!, Food fresh, but not tasty., Juice.
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melarish
Points +681
Mushrooms and mocha - Edit
Took the long walk to try the highest rated veggie place in the city and glad I did! Had the Macro bowl which contained some of the best mushrooms I've had - I think cooked in garlic and oil but Idk really what they did to make it so tasty! Also had a vegan mocha dream which was dreamy indeed :)
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Longina
Points +541
New Fave - Edit
Formerly Neshuma, this spot is now under the administration of Mantras. The now have some of the Mantras staples like the Yogi bowl, but also have some other offerings like pizzas that give it its own personality and vibe. Mantras - San Pedro is open for dinner, so you can have some drinks along with your veg meal. The new decor is very nice. The atmosphere is very welcoming. I order delivery from them quite frequently, especially the daily specials which can almost feed 2. Love the food, go there every chance I get.
Read morePros: Excellent good, Good value, Nice decor
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indigo.O
Points +38
Good, but vegans beware.. - Edit
The Mediterranean platter & cashew cheesecake were delicious, but I've heard most of their cakes are bought at a local bakery & are not vegan, even though they say they are.
Read morePros: Some good vegan options
Cons: Cakes are allegedly not vegan
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Daisygal168
Points +24
Super tasty - Edit
Lovely place with great menu and really delicious food.
Read morePortion sizes are large enough to fill
I would highly recommend this place.
We had the sandwiches!
Pros: 3 cheese sandwich, Vegan ice cream and desserts, Has outdoor seating
Cons: 25min walk from the centre
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johanna.wood
Points +38
Generous Helpings of Deliciousness! - Edit
So fresh and yummy! Creamy, rich vegan smoothies and loads of mock meat options. Definitely get something with their salsa on it -- it's like a salsa/guacamole hybrid and it's amazing!!!
Read morePros: Plenty of comfortable outdoor seating, Indoor vegan cosmetics popup shop inside!, Bilingual waitstaff
Cons: sometimes you can actually have too much mock meat
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MélLutz
Points +25
Really good - Edit
This restaurant is very cut and the food is really good.
Read moreWe had a good surprise with the Maracuya dressing - gonna try to cook it at home :)
I love the fact that we can go there for lunch, but for a cake or a beer too... A good moment here!
Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff & nice vibe, Craft beer
Cons: Nothing
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gwild
Points +1493
Amazing vegetarian San Pedro - Edit
This restaurant is located in the San Pedro area just east of downtown San Jose, near the University.
Read moreWe sat on the outdoor deck surrounded by greenery. We tried two smoothies the Hawaiano that had banana kale pineapple and passion fruit and the Hindu with coconut milk pineapple turmeric and dates. They were both amazing but I preferred the Hawaiano.
For dinner I had the Pad Thai which had a rich peanut coconut milk sauce. My son had the falafel burger. We both loved our meals.
For dessert we shared the fresh banana cake. I am glad we shared it because it was huge. It was warm and delicious.
The total for two meals and two drinks and one dessert was around $30 US which is pretty good considering the large portions and the quality.
I really hope to return here before our trip ends.
Pros: Great atmosphere , Large portions, Friendly service
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Matilda
Points +25
This place will make you smile - Edit
Our flight to Costa Rica took us about 48 hours due to delays, then it took 48 more hours to recieve our bagage, and on top on that i caught a big cold. This place made me smile regardless. Really good vegan options, all their dressings were vegan at the time (i had the sesame dressing which was amazing), their salads are so fresh and their juices are handmade.
Read moreThe staff is knowledgeable about their food and are super cute.
It's pretty hard to find vegan-friendly restaurangs in Costa Rica,so my expectations were not that high, but this place is above swedish-vegan-standard! It's locaded outside san josé, i ll recommend going here with Uber since it's the most affordable way to get around - save your money for this awsome food!
Pros: No meat on the menu, Vegan-friendly, local produced food
Cons: a bit expensive
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Marisi
Points +23
Loved it! - Edit
I just love their food - it is exceptional good! I have eaten twice there and it is now officially my favorite restaurant in San Jose. The prices are also very reasonable and worth every cent. Good service and nice atmosphere add to an overall perfect eating experience.
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DarcyWilson
Points +84
Great Restaurant - Edit
Some of the best Vegan pizza I've ever had
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TJ
Points +197
mostly vegan menu - Edit
This place has a lovely modern atmosphere and interior, and the food is delicious! Most menu items are vegan or have a vegan option. Plenty of GF available too. Would highly recommend the pizzas, their vegan cheese is delicious
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