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Serves meat, vegan options available. Costa Rican restaurant with clearly labeled vegan menu section. Example dishes include sauteed vegetable tacos, casado, quinoa bowl with chickpea croquettes and more. Look for the white fence with plants at the front. Open Mon-Tue 12:00pm-8:30pm, Thu-Sun 12:00pm-8:30pm.
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Alajuela, San Carlos, La Fortuna. 50 m sur de Álamo Rent a Car, La Fortuna, Costa Rica
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 04 Mar 2026 by Forman
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Added by vgampa on 04 Oct 2023
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61 Reviews
First Review by vgampa
KristinaEatsPlants
Points +7485
Good Vegan Options After a Long Day 👍 - Edit
We stopped here for dinner after a long day of hiking and were really hungry. I initially planned to order the vegan quesadilla, but after seeing some reviews mentioning confusion with regular cheese, I decided to play it safe.
Read moreWe ended up ordering the vegan ceviche and the falafel sandwich with fries. The ceviche was really fresh and flavorful—definitely the highlight of the meal. The falafel sandwich was a bit on the dry side, but still enjoyable overall. They also offer a variety of vegan sauces, which was a nice touch. The mango sauce was my favorite and added a lot of flavor to the meal.
Overall, it’s a solid spot if you’re looking for clearly labeled vegan options in the area. Just worth double-checking ingredients when ordering, but there are enough good choices to make it an easy and satisfying stop.
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-22
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VegaScott2.0
Points +88
Absolute Favourite!! - Edit
Amazing selection for both breakfast and dinner
Read moreUpdate: 1 am, can’t sleep due to intense gastrointestinal pain, same pain I get every time some MF gives me dairy, pretty certain it was this place
Updated from previous review on 2026-04-21
Pros: Breakfast
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halv
Points +220
Very decent vegan options - Edit
Had the vegan quesadilla and vegan nachos. Both were substantial portions and pretty good. Impressed that they had a separate vegan menu. Pricey but so is all food in La Fortuna. Would go back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-13
Pros: Vegan menu , Knowledgeable and friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
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Soniaaprisco
Points +2998
Nada de especial… - Edit
Menu vegan/ vegetariano separado. O serviço foi simpático. A comida tinha boa apresentação, mas sem grande sabor… comemos o casado vegan (não tirei foto) e quesadilhas.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-04-07
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AMREHBEIN
Points +315
Wonderful Find - Edit
We were surprised that they had a separate vegan menu. Easily accommodated our party of 4. Had nice appetizers, tasty lentil and chickpea burger, wonderful quinoa salad and pick your pasta with red sauce.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-03-17
Pros: Large vegan menu to choose from, Everything tasted great, Nice outdoor patio seating
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Abbyjjj
Points +55
Pretty solid! - UPDATE they gave me non vegan cheese and said it was vegan. - Edit
Got the vegan quesadilla. Honestly the cheese was so realistic I asked if they maybe gave me the vegetarian on accident. The waiter assured me it was vegan. No coconut taste at all as previous reviews mentioned. Still, hoping it was aactually vegan and… it was pretty incredible! High price point and verrrrryyyyy slow with no one else in restaurant
Read moreOkay so we went back and I got the vegan quesadilla again and the cheese was completely different. Coconut taste is STRONG. If you don’t taste coconut, it’s not vegan. If you are questioning it, send it back. I added inside photo of vegan quesadilla for you to compare if needed. Cheese in truly vegan quesadilla is sparse and extreme coconut taste.
Updated from previous review on 2026-03-01
Abbyjjj
Update… we went back and ordered vegan quesadilla to test it. They gave me the real cheese 100%. This second quesadilla was NOT good. Very intense coconut flavor. If no coconut flavor it’s not the vegan cheese. Huge bummer as I confirmed with the server that mine was vegan and he said yes that’s absolutely the vegan cheese.
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morgesporg
Points +84
A ton of options - Edit
There were a ton of options on a separate vegan/vegetarian menu. I was not a huge fan of my meal but my boyfriend loved his - I’m sure there is something on the menu that I would love, I just didn’t choose the right thing. The portions were also really huge, the servers very kind.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-15
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laurenkennnedyy
Points +16
Delicious - Edit
First place we tried in La Forth a after finding it on Happy Cow. I got an oat milk iced latte and my friend got a piña colada (not sure if this was vegan). We got the crema de ayote & the Patacones for appetizers. The Patacones were sooo good! We got the vegan Casado and especial de quinoa. Both were very good, but the Patacones were our favorite! The staff was great and asked about allergies when we ordered which I appreciate as I have an egg allergy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-08
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ChristineMarullo
Points +44
Authentic, affordable, & amazing options! - Edit
Top notch authentic food, hefty portions, & their vegan menu & offerings were amazing. We ate there for dinner twice out of the 3 nights we were in La Fortuna. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Flavor, Portions, Options
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AllieB13
Points +52
Yummy! - Edit
We loved this place and came here every day that we could. They have a separate vegan/vegetarian menu that you have to ask for. Although after our first visit they already knew and we didn’t have to ask again. The hummus was amazing… the first time we shared it but it was so good that the future visits we got our own order. The bread alone was to die for. The Greek salad was delicious but for vegan you just have to ask for vegan cheese instead. I also had the nachos which was too much for one person but also very good. Don’t let the picture fool you, there’s a lot of deliciousness buried under the guac! And I tried the falafel sandwich which was good. I got it with fries which were delicious. The service was great here. We are definitely going to miss this place!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-31
Pros: Vegan options, Service, Location
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EllaHill
Points +177
Easy to eat vegan - Edit
The vegan options here were clearly labeled and they had a large range of mostly Costa Rican food.
Read moreOur food was so tasty and the staff were very friendly. They added a homemade chilli sauce to our table which was fantastic if you like heat.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-31
Pros: Excellent spicy sauce, Clearly labeled menu, Many vegan options
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jossi1904
Points +2645
Tasty but pricy - Edit
I liked my dish (forgot the name). Really filled me up 👌🏻 lots of options
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-29
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wawi
Points +123
Extra vegan+vegetarian menu - Edit
They have a separate menu with vegan and vegetarian options that are clearly labeled. The food was good. Just mention if you don't like cilantro/ coriander because it was also in dishes where we didn't expect it. The portion sizes were too big for us to finish, luckily they have takeaway boxes. We were able to pay by card.
Read morePros: Waiters spoke English well, Card payment, Many clearly labelled options
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JaxTomo
Points +111
Very tasty food - Edit
Vegetarian Quesadilla was tasty and the pasta pomodoro and garlic bread was equally as good. Imperial beers but the red wine was poor or not to our taste.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-01-22
Pros: Vegetarian food, Location and interior , Staff helpful
Cons: Better selection of red wines by the glass
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AshleyLorden
Points +1314
Expensive but fresh food from a varied menu - Edit
Our food was a bit plain and messy to eat, but there were lots of vegan choices from the large menu at this downtown La Fortuna restaurant. For typical Costa Rican food, you could get similar plates with better value elsewhere, but I do have confidence that here they were 100% vegan. Fruit smoothie/juice drinks were huge!
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Five26
Points +186
Great options and service - Edit
Casado, burger and quinoa salad were all excellent. Friendly and attentive service. We visited twice!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-30
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Feliesje
Points +385
Nice vegan options! - Edit
We ordered the burger and the nachos. Both were very good, would highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-28
Pros: Friendly staff, Good food
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AleeshaLynn
Points +1203
Great! - Edit
This place was super handy and we stopped there a few times. Lots of marked vegan options!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-12-27
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jay.callores
Points +7187
The dedicated vegan menu feautres both local classics land globally inspired comfort dishes - Edit
Chances are, you’ll be driving into Fortuna from the east on your way to see Mount Arenal. And if you’re hungry, keep driving to the west side of town and grab a bite to eat at Green Spoon. After the long 4-hour drive from San Jose through sometimes steep, windy, and pot-hole-ridden roads, The Green Spoon’s casado tipico and vegan burger were delicious and nourishing. The dedicated vegan menu thoughtfully features both local classics, like chifrijo, and globally inspired comfort dishes, like the pasta pomodoro. It’s the perfect welcome after a demanding journey, refueling you for the adventures ahead. #vegan #plantbased #lafortuna #costarica #puravida
Read morePros: Dedicated vegan menu
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KarinInPeace
Points +57
Deliciosa - Edit
I had spotted the menu earlier in the day and decided to to try for dinner. There are plenty of vegan options and the food was delicious. and fresh! The service very kind and friendly and I sat facing the street watching tourists duck the rain, it was a chill relaxing time!
Read moreImportant, most all sit down food bills are padded with 10% tip, being American I tipped up as customary for good service! So add on as appropriate for great food & service here!
Pros: Fresh , Hummus so Creamy, Attentive and relaxing service
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HarshanFrancis
Points +178
Plenty of options but flavour was meh - Edit
We tried the nachos after reading so many good reviews, and whilst we appreciate that they make their vegan cheese in house, it made the whole dish taste of coconut, so we ended up leaving 90% of it uneaten. The patacones were really nice, as was the casada, with the quinoa fritters a really nice touch, but the chifrijo was quite dry and lacked flavour. The burgers that were coming out looked really good and maybe we should have tried them instead - I would be careful about getting the homemade vegan cheese though! Very pricey place, so beware - the casada, patacones, nachos and chifrijo came to 32,000 colones!
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samwbellamy
Points +73
Lots of options - Edit
Plenty of vegan options to choose from. I had the nachos and it was a decent portion size. Staff were lovely. Bit pricy though.
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dhbooker
Points +148
Lots of options - Edit
There were lots of options. We had the nachos, which were pretty good. I really liked the falafel burger but the quesadilla did not taste the best. It had a lot of veggies in it that we didn’t ask for and weren’t on the menu. The drinks were delicious and the staff was lovely.
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AbiEats
Points +318
Lots of vegan options but could be better - Edit
I liked that the vegan options were clearly labeled and there were so many options. I had the quesadilla and it wasn’t fantastic - seemed like a cooked frozen veggie mix with their house made cheese sauce. I barely had any cheese in my quesadilla too. Maybe some of the other dishes are better but this didn’t stand out for me.
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Melissa.Dounia
Points +494
Good Food but pricey - Edit
I had a good quesadilla. Saidly it’s really made for tourist that’s why the prices are quite high. Nevertheless the staff was super friendly.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-04-21
Pros: Big portions
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SakuraJennifer
Points +2994
Tasty and fresh - Edit
This restaurant has a separate menu for vegetarians and vegans with plenty of options. The owner was super friendly and welcoming. The food was also yummy and decently priced in our opinion. All in all recommended!
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VeganRachelle
Points +76
Loads of vegan options and decent sized portions - Edit
We loved this restaurant and visited twice during our 4 night stay in the area. Restaurant had a good atmosphere Vegan items are clearly labelled and there's plenty of choice. Portion sizes are very generous. Vegan desserts were available too
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan desserts
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