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Guatemalan
Health-focused vegetarian kitchen making food with world influences, from falafel and beans to pancakes and Indian seasonings. More than one-half of the menu is vegan. Attached is a store are selling products like coconut oil, natural toothpaste, jewelry, raw bars, coffee, and kombucha. Open Mon 8:00am-9:30pm, Tue 9:00am-9:30pm, Wed-Sat 8:00am-9:30pm.
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126 Reviews
First Review by enRoute
maleorosol
Points +302
Beautiful place, plant-based menu, vegan. - Edit
Beautiful place, plant-based menu, vegan, Middle Eastern and continental fusion food, delicious and excellent price, very good service.
Read morePros: Food, Service , Price
Cons: everything is good, everything is good, everything is good
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finding_taradise
Points +1900
Amazing Options - Edit
I went here a few times because there was so much on the menu I wanted to try. I loved their traditional Guatemalan breakfast, the seitan tacos, and the veg noodle guacamole bowl!! Wow. Also, don’t miss out on the Eye of Horus drink. Muy rico!
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MidiEliza
Points +615
Not our vibe - Edit
Unfortunately not our vibe, food was mediocre and restaurant was too busy and crammed. Honestly had forgotten we had eaten here until I was looking back on photos of places we had eaten at in Antigua. We just preferred other other options while we were visiting Antigua. Although, if you are one to love the raw food scene, this is likely more up your alley.
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LLaviolette
Points +95
Prices were fair…Sweets were all tempting - Edit
The smoothies at least the blueberry one seemed watered down with lots of ice.
Read moreI was surprised my tofu and shiitake entrée had only like one mushroom and cut very small. I could truly enjoy its wonderful taste. On a plus, it was served piping hot in a cast iron serving dish, and was a modest size but nice ingredients. 
So I enjoyed my visit here at and wish I was in town more days because I would probably return if it wasn’t closed tomorrow, on Thursday.
One of the best reasons to stop in there if you’re nearby are some of their sweets.
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-08
Pros: Great atmosphere, Healthy foods , Kind staff
Cons: Dilute smoothie
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dominikhbn
Points +103
Sooo many options - Edit
Came here multiple times during our stay in Antigua and it was always extremely hard to choose because there are so many options!
Read moreFriendly service and good prices as well 😊
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TatianaKwamsu
Points +1417
Lots of vegan options - Edit
Good food, lots of vegan options, cute place, nice staff.
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DocHardy
Points +364
5 Star vegan dining - Edit
Very cozy location with extremely friendly staff and lots of delicious vegan options clearly marked
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Larry74
Points +201
Excellent cuisine - Edit
We went for dinner and the food was outstanding and the atmosphere very chill. The staff are very friendly. We are heading to Lake Antigua and there is another one there. We will be hitting it up for sure. Everything on the menu looks delicious.
Read morePros: Delicious food and drinks, Friendly staff , Very reasonable prices
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namaste.lisa
Points +75
Super delicious food and an amazing atmosphere - Edit
We have eaten at Samsara several times because we love the atmosphere and of course the food here. Super tasty and highly recommended. You feel immediately welcome and the atmosphere of the place is very calming and peaceful. There are also super tasty raw vegan desserts. 🫶🏼 #Veganuary
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Nieve
Points +3969
Healthy and good prices! - Edit
The vegan options are abundant and clearly labeled, the menu has a strong focus on providing nourishing, healthy food. There's a blend of local and international dishes (tamales, tacos, curried dishes, noodles). It was hard to choose what to order, I ended up going with a wok with veggie noodles and tempeh and a green smoothie. The regular size is huge, the large smoothie must be a bucket 😅 There were vegan desserts which looked delicious but I couldn't eat more.
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trenityw
Points +839
Great - Edit
I would’ve loved to eat here more. the food was good and tasted wholesome and nutritious.
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JossThomas
Points +30
Welcome island of vegetarian food - Edit
Had a quick lunch here. Food seemed well priced, tasty, and had a good selection.
Read morePros: Good menu selection , Food was fresh and tasty, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Probably should have ordered mkre
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WayneB
Points +219
Plentiful - Edit
I love how Samsara have overlayed the general style of Guatemalan restaurant offerings to their own robust international health food offerings. So there's a large variety of breakfast options, interpretations of tacos etc. All meals that I've eaten or seen served have been very well crafted and I'm always pleasantly satisfied as though someone guaged my hunger with precision. Rice is Balsmati and there's plently of super foods in the mix. The 'Eye of Horus' kombucha is recommended. Deserts are serious too.
Read morePros: Well crafted recipies, Superfood heavy, Creative options (cosmic coffee)
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Samhinde
Points +122
Amazing - Edit
Amazing food and service and very reasonably priced. Comfortable atmosphere with vibey mellow tunes!
Read morePros: Food quality, Affordability , Service
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kgray11
Points +15
Delicious dinner - Edit
Great veg/vegan restaurant that also caters for gluten free diets. Ability to make some vegetarian meals vegan. Also GF substitutions available. English and Spanish menus available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-27
Pros: All vegetarian or vegan food , Substitutions available to make veg dishes vegan , Gluten free clearly marked
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sarazmnk
Points +259
lovely veggie/vegan spot - Edit
amazing starters - might go there again just for the loaded sweat potato chips! v flavourful dishes that are reasonably priced
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sarahalizas
Points +11
absolutely delicious! - Edit
Beautiful restaurant! the food was delicious. I had the mushroom and maka burger with a side salad and I loved it!! My mom had tacos with mushroom as her protein and a tomato soup and she says it was delicious and satisfying. My mom recommends the Rosa de Jamaica drink. I also thought the tahini dessert was yummy, not too sweet. The portions are a good size and the prices are great! I would highly recommend coming here, but if you are in a hurry, just know the food did take a little while, but it was well worth it😄
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fdturner88
Points +72
I eat here numerous times a week. - Edit
I love this place. I lived in Antigua for two months. I eat here probably every other day. Everything is delicious and most items an inexpensive.
Read morePros: Delicious , Fast, Cost
Cons: None
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Cettt
Points +26
Vegetarian restaurant with tons of vegan options - Edit
Probly my favorite restaurant in Antigua, came here twice for dinner already. We had Quinoa Shawarma, Lao Tzu, Espirales con Queso And a Wok (with Tempeh) all of which very delicious.
Read morePrices are very reasonable and the taste is amazing. Would definitely recommend to check it out
Pros: Options , Taste, Affordable
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JesuG
Points +38
Great food - Edit
Interesting options, good vegan options
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sunflisk
Points +127
Amazing food - Edit
Really an unbelievable find. Food was great and priced well.
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iweavewebs
Points +26
Good Vegan Options - Edit
I had a very nice quinoa and avocado bowl. I ordered it with no onions and was assured there weren’t any, but when I was halfway up the block, someone came running behind me to say they made a mistake and there were onions in it. We went back to the store where they made me a new one immediately!
Read morePros: Reasonable, Yummy
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LisaSpykers
Points +7337
Healthy eats - Edit
Samsara had a good range of menu items for vegans and the food is colourful with lots of healthy ingredients. The food was seasoned well (except the eggplant dip) and the hummus was a stand out for me (I'm not normally that excited about hummus either). The cacao gluten-free pancakes were quite a unique texture but had a good flavor. Note that to make some dishes vegan is an added 5 quetzales.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-08
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WilmoFictitious
Points +20
Great for value - Edit
Best place to go to if vegan in antigua have been to other restaurants and had shockingly bad experiences with food and price. I can understand why some think the food is bland but everything is fresh here and healthy for the most part. Not their fries they are very oily. You just have to know what to order quinoa shawarma and platter are good as are some of the breakfasts . Be careful with cheesecake as it is cashew and comes out frozen at times. Get a date ball or reeses if you need to they are a bit coconut oily if that is not your thing
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Lackey
Points +16
Samsara worth a repeat visit - Edit
Delightful and charming little restaurant and easy to order vegan and gluten free food without having to explain. The Wok bowl was delicious. It was easy to find from our hotel.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Small
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myraeg3
Points +60
Healthy and delicious vegan food! - Edit
Our vegan adventure group ate here multiple times while we were in Antigua. Every thing we ordered was delicious. Roja, tofu wok, tempeh and peanut bowl, bagel with hummus and avocado, hummus and pita bread. Their bliss balls were great for the plane ride home. Oh and their raw cheese cake was sooo good!! Wish we had this restaurant in illinois. I’d go there all the time!!
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Fiddlesticks
Points +304
Tasty and healthy - Edit
Had the “egg roll” (no egg!) and the vegetable noodles dish just called “Wok”. Egg roll very good and Wok was maybe 3.5/5. Very edible. Food was quite slow to come out though - don’t be in a rush!
Read morePros: Healthy and tasty options
Cons: Slow food
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