Serves meat, vegan options available. Owner/manager is vegan, so has an extensive & impressive vegan menu that consists of appetizers, salads, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, chile rellenos, tamales, and a variety of vegan entree specialties. Offers their own organic tequila and all cocktail bases are made with natural ingredients. Closed in Laguna Beach in January 2017 and re-opened here. Open Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm. Closed Sun.
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34660 Pacific Coast Hwy, Dana Point, California, USA, 92624
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19 Reviews
First Review by jamber79
SeanBerger
Points +1571
Not a lot of protein - Edit
Olamendi's earns points for offering a vegan menu, a thoughtful inclusion for those with dietary preferences. However, the lack of protein options beyond beans on the side was a drawback. Additionally, the vegetables were not sufficiently diced, affecting the overall taste experience. On a positive note, the service was commendable and with friendly staff.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Great location
Cons: Vegerables were not diced well, Not much protein
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halyse
Points +65
Mid - Edit
Food is edible not really vegan just vegetables but it’s nice that they tried to have vegan options. Tortilla chips not vegan at all, if you want vegan chips it’s an additional five dollars for a lard free bag. Margaritas are very good but food overall is has low nutritional value just veggie options so they can say it’s vegan. Enchilada sauce was tasty but the dish still lacks nutrients. If you like potatoes, corn and salsa, this is your place otherwise try somewhere else.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-07
Pros: Margaritas, Enchilada sauce
Cons: No alternatives, No protein , Low nutritional value
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jakeypakey
Points +49
Good vegan menu - Edit
It’s good vegan Mexican food. Not sure why people are giving poor reviews
Read morePros: Location, Vegan menu, Tasty food
Cons: You do have to ask specifically for vegan chips
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CathleenBurns
Points +77
mehhh - Edit
menu says to ask for vegan chips, but when you do, you have to buy a huge bag of cold chips for $5. said there was guacamole in burrito, but was just avocado slices. oudoor seating.
Read morePros: vegan menu on back of regular menu, fast service, across the street from beach
Cons: undisclosed cilantro in burrito, have to order at counter, don't check on you, partly self-service
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laurawrld
Points +90
3rd try- food still isn't good. - Edit
These guys were the first to make a large vegan menu before anyone else around, I appreciate the effort but I've given it a try 3 times over a few years and this was the last time. Sadly my husband and I agreed that we'll not be going back. It's not traditional Mexican at all. More just healthy tasting food with tortillas.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Near the beach, Decorations are awesome
Cons: Expensive, Food isn't good. Not Mexican like., Super loud if you sit outside
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mOscar2u
Points +1182
Just another “Meh-xican” restaurant - Edit
This place has a large following in southern Orange County. Made famous because President Nixon liked this place.
Read moreI’ve been twice, before I started eating vegan and I was left with a “meh” perspective on the food.
Now that I do follow and eat as a vegan I don’t even consider this location for Mexican meals.
Pros: Across the street fro the Pacific Ocean, Close to my home
Cons: Service is a bit lacking in my experience , Food is just okay
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DlDDY
Points +22
Closes early - Edit
Have tried coming here multiple times and every time staff has excuses for closing over an hour early while signs, lights, and music are still on.
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chelszam
Points +133
Meh - Edit
I feel bad giving this place such a low review but honestly the extra star is given because the location and restaurant are pretty cool and service was good. I like the fact that they have a dedicated vegan menu. But MAN the food was blah! It’s like they didn’t even season or salt the food. For reference I got the mushroom enchiladas, which were also incredibly expensive for what they were — literally just that. Mushrooms in corn tortillas with a red, flavorless sauce. Oh well, better luck next time. Also… why not make the chips vegan? Makes no sense.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Cool location, Friendly staff
Cons: Expensive, Flavorless
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Veganbloke
Points +2662
Good food but expensive! - Edit
Enjoyed a recent takeaway from here but was surprised at the prices $14 for a salad and $21 for a couple of enchiladas. Also didn’t realize until after ordering and reading reviews that the tortilla chips may not have been vegan - given all the vegan menu options didn’t think to ask.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Vegan owner
Cons: Expensive , Tortilla chips may not be vegan
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AaronSolganick
Points +32
This place serves excellent vegan Mexican food. - Edit
I had the mushroom enchiladas and they were amazing. My family and I were very happy with the vegan choices. The food was great and the quality is excellent. They have both vegan and non vegan options here.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options. , Owner is vegan., Fantastic tasting and quality Mexican food
Cons: Nixon photos are all over the walls.
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Jacqs_life
Points +35
Lots of choices - Edit
Great little place with a good vegan menu. The vegan bean dip is by far the best! We had enchiladas and potato taco that were very good. Beware that the chips are NOT Vegan. Jalapeno margaritas were exceptional!!
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options, Fun outdoor seating, Service was friendly
Cons: Chips not vegan
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IgnacioCervantes
Points +28
Beware beware the chips are fried with all the animal meat - Edit
He was our first time there we were traveling through coming from the beach, we saw this place on the happy cow app and decided to give it a try very disappointed in the service and the prices were pretty expensive lady named Claudia helped us and was very rude she asked me" are you a real vegan or what" I told her I was a real vegan just to humor her and then she told me that the chips were fried with all the meat just a FYI for anybody, it seems like we were ignored when tables around us we're getting service and food we ended up just walking out after 30 minutes.
Read moreCons: Claudia
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gecko938
Points +81
Tasty Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
This place has a lot good things going for it:
Read more- dedicated vegan menu with several choices, burritos, enchiladas, and various specials
- really good chips and salsa and beans and rice
- right along the coast with ocean views
- lots of interesting authentic decorations, reminds me of Dia de Los Muertos
I ordered the special potato enchiladas covered in a green mole sauce. It was expensive but quite tasty. The green sauce could have been a bit smoother but I’ve never had this dish before, so perhaps this is how it’s supposed to be. The beans and rice were just about perfect in taste and texture. Also yummy chips and salsa with a good kick to it.
Lots of margaritas to choose from as well.
Service was great.
Pros: Dedicated vegan menu, Festive decorations and nice ocean view
Cons: Expensive specials, Wouldn’t mind a bit more variety
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StaceySpeer
Points +158
Would give it 5 stars if HC would let me! - Edit
I loved this place. The food was delicious, it has a totally separate vegan menu, and the decor is amazing.
Read morePros: Vegan menu
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timrosie26
Points +16
Vegan Burritos and Enchiladas - Edit
Not what we were expecting from the other reviews. The burritos were served wet style but not with enchilada sauce, they were smothered in runny salsa that had no flavor and just made the burrito soggy. Inside the burritos, flavorless just tasteless ingredients with no spices whatsoever. Enchiladas were the same, very disappointed with the flavorless dishes. Perhaps the good cook was out today?
Read morePros: Chips were ok, not the salsa.
Cons: Expensive, flavorless and not real Mexican food
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Vegam04
Points +30
Vegan Mexican - Edit
Best Mexican Vegan food I’ve had thus far. You know you’ve found a good Mexican restaurant where the chips ,salsa and guacamole are amazing. I recommend the entire vegan menu.
Read morePros: Friendly atmosphere , By beach
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rackaid
Points +48
Full vegan menu - Edit
Full vegan menu with lots of options for vegans who wants some mexican food. only thing that kinda sucks is they don’t have fake cheese. the burritos would definitely be better if they had cashew cheese or something like that. highly recommend the laguna burrito!
Read morePros: full vegan menu, lots of options, not horribly expensive
Cons: no fake cheese
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quentin79
Points +58
Awesome place! - Edit
When we first walked in, I was like, "wow!" We just found this place close by on happy cow, and just thought it would be a quick bite. Beautiful, fun decor, and the food tasted so incredibly fresh. The Santa Monica vegan burrito was amazing, friendly staff, and great atmosphere.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere, Super fresh and tasty
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jamber79
Points +376
lots of choices - Edit
Food was good. Very large vegan menu available. Salsa was very fresh and tasty. Service was spotty. Had some yummy looking dishes on the vegan specialties menu, but they were about $20 each which seemed way overpriced. Put together my own combination platter instead, which they should have available on the vegan menu, but only have on the regular menu. Would go back again.
Read moreCons: needs better and friendlier service.
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