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Vegan Mexican restaurant open since June '20. Offers tacos, burritos and tortas. Instagram: @VEGANBYELZAMORANO Open Tue-Fri 2:00pm-8:00pm, Sat 10:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:00pm. Closed Sun-Mon.
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3011 Harbor Blvd #A, Costa Mesa, California, USA, 92626
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 11 Aug 2024 by juliannabanana
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Added by daguilar42 on 09 Jun 2020
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56 Reviews
First Review by Foxgalvan
MILLIONDOLLARBOOTY
Points +179
Great food but portions were a little small for the price - Edit
The food here was out of this world.
Read moreThe California burrito was sooo good the only problem was the portions were a little bit small for the price.
If you are a smaller eater you wouldn’t care but when I eat Mexican I want it to be more of a gut bomb. The ingredients and the sauces well e also good. My friend said he liked it a lot but left a little hungry. If El Zamorano was just a little more
Generous with the portions this place would be packed all the time.
Pros: The food was incredible , The sauces were perfect
Cons: Portion sizes, Prices a little high in relation to portion
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daalai
Points +1725
Definitely coming back! - Edit
This place is excellent! Ordered the chips and guac, asada Crunchwrap, carnitas quesadilla. Chips were especially amazing, but it was all great! Tasted pretty realistic to me too.
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BrandonSherwood
Points +56
Amazing Flavor - Edit
This was the best California burrito I've ever had.
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cremepuff
Points +84
super good - Edit
as a mexican, i feel very inclined to find vegan places that sell authentic mexican food and i just found it! today i visited with my best friend & we shared the asada torta. the meat resembled actual meat and it was pretty savory and filling. the chips and salsa on the side were also super yummy and i really enjoyed the salsa (even added some to the torta). def want to come again to try their tacos.
Read morePros: staff was nice, good food, nice area
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bfigs04
Points +198
Mexican Feast! - Edit
Never misses, everything I’ve tried has been amazing
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spenserdc
Points +104
Everything was outstanding - Edit
The non-vegans devoured the nachos, the kids loved the quesadillas and I’m going back for the crunch wrap.
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Ash(fortheanimals)
Points +206
Been many times - Edit
Ok been here many times now --- the potato and fish tacos are the best byfar (imo :)) --- I have realized sadly I don't love their mock meat. But the stuff I like here I LOVE and come here often!
Read more~~~ initial review below ~~~
Some things are *amazing* (breakfast burrito, omg, wish it was available all day every day!!! Only weekends til noon or sellout), some are just okay (some tacos better than others, I didn't love the hibiscus), but everything is pretty darn good and all vegan. Also, random but their chocolate chip cookie is way up my alley, not too sweet, so good.
Definitely recommend!
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-10
the-vegan-stallion
Love their burrito : - )
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Jeffleider
Points +74
Leiderside carnivore dilemma - Edit
Took my meat eating friend here and he had the chicken burrito. He loved it and couldn’t believe it was vegan. He now plans on taking his wife. I had the Bistec A La Mexicana plate which was very tasty. Definitely not a place to come for vegetables, but a fun break from my typical vegan diet
Read morePros: Good Mexican fast food
Cons: Not a lot of veggies to choose from
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Stratosphere7
Points +108
Amazing food - Edit
Really big menu and solid portions. Definitely solid bang for your buck for a vegan spot. Been many times and will continue to go back
Read morePros: Taste, Portion size, Staff
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rickem
Points +644
Delicious burritos - Edit
Stopped by this place and got the California burrito, really great. It has vegan carne asada that was super tasty. My friend got the al pastor burrito which he loved too. This place is nothing fancy, just delicious solid Mexican food and nice vibes 👍
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JenSequeira
Points +66
Fantastic tacos - Edit
I’ve been here a couple of times and the food is consistently delicious. I will always go for the tacos and the potatoes taco and fish taco ate my favorite. My husband had the carnitas burrito and it had an excellent flavor. Definitely worth a try!
Read morePros: Friendly service, Fast, Tastes great!
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vagovegano
Points +5407
A favorite now… - Edit
If you’re ever in the OC area, this place is a must try for excellent Mexican food. I ordered the Asada Burrito which was delicious and satisfying. I also ordered the Cauliflower Ceviche Tostado which was equally good. For dessert, I tried the Horchata Ice Cream Sandwich which was great. But I have to say, it was very similar to the Cool Haus brand you can buy at the store.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Excellent, great tasting food
Cons: Restaurant a bit run down
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KaleTime
Points +157
Great relleno - Edit
So many options! I got the chile relleno, and it was delightful, except for the crema. The relleno was stuffed solid with a firm homemade cheeze, I think cashew-based. It went nicely with the big smoky pepper and the red sauce. The dish came with thick homemade corn tortillas, and these were top-notch. Rice and beans were okay. Quemada salsa was excellent.
Read moreThe tacos were a little underwhelming. The potatoes seemed baked rather than roasted. The asada filling was spongy and tasted of black pepper. I’m eager to try the other flavors, though.
I really didn’t care for the crema —sour and sharp. But I never liked dairy sour cream either, so YMMV. The beans and rice were more flavorful when eaten cold as leftovers the next day.
Pros: Big portions, great variety, cute outdoor tables
Cons: Chips not included
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LauraBuchwald
Points +78
Very good Mexican food - Edit
I had a hibiscus taco & an al pastor taco. Great, flavorful combination. The hibiscus taco was particularly good. Also had a horchata which was a real treat. My only food complaint would be that the rice & beans were boring so I don't think it's worth it to order a plate.
Read morePros: All vegan, So many choices, Huge burritos
Cons: Wouldn't order a plate again., Lots of plastic used for service
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Elaine_P
Points +112
Fantastic Tacos! - Edit
We tried four different taco proteins. The carne asada and hibiscus proteins were delicious! The al pastor was okay, and the carnitas were a bit slimy. California was yummy 😋
Read morePros: Carne asada, Hibiscus , California burrito
Cons: Carnitas, Okay vegan cheese
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310Trucker
Points +76
BOMB! 😍 - Edit
I am a big al pastor fan, but let me tell you something…… the Chile relleno burrito is fire 🔥 🔥 🔥 . Best Chile relleno I’ve had since becoming vegan.
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LoganMelton
Points +1313
Best Mexican food I've had in a while - Edit
The food was great, the service was great. What more to say! I had the Chile Relleno Burger and the Asada Fries.
Read moreCons: A little on the pricier side
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anastasia.sol
Points +424
Ok - Edit
We've tried tacos Carnitas, Chicken, Al Pastor & Fish. Classic Breakfast Burrito. To be honest out of 4 tacos only 1 was nice - the Fish one. Others - absolutely the same, wouldn't tell them apart. The burrito was good tho!
Read morePros: All vegan , Fish taco, Classic breakfast burrito
Cons: More than half of our order was not great
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joopinca
Points +16
Good and fast - Edit
I came because I was intrigued by the idea of using hibiscus as a meat analog. I am not a fan of corn tortillas so the register guy recommended a burrito. We ordered chips, salsa and guac to go with our burritos. Chips were excellent. Salsa had a lot of heat but not much flavor and guac was okay (but hey, it was guac so it's always going to be okay at least). I was underwhelmed by the hibiscus in the burrito but I think it's because the burrito was so overwhelming with rice and beans and the huge tortilla - the hibiscus just got lost in there and could not be the star it wanted to be. My son liked his veg carnitas burrito. Simple order at the counter place with a decent bit of outdoor seating that is hidden from the main drag by a nice hedge. The Jamaica was fantastic and for that, I was really grateful. I might try it again but it wasn't an over-the-moon experience for me.
Read morePros: Outdoor seating @ colorful tables w/ backyard vibe, Fast, Jamaica tea!
Cons: Salsa hot but lacking flavor
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HollyLlama
Points +209
Always delicious - Edit
We’ve been fans since they used to do Sunday pop-ups, and are so happy to see this restaurant succeeding!
Read moreWe’ve tried lots of things on the menu, and they are always adding new items or rotating specials, including weekend brunch options like breakfast burritos and chilaquiles.
My personal favorite is the potato tacos. A two-taco plate with beans and rice is the perfect meal. My husband loves the quesadillas and has been trying their different house made proteins each time.
The nachos and asada fries are also both fantastic choices.
They also have house made drinks, which almost always includes their vegan horchata.
We’re lucky to have so many vegan options these days, but it feels great to support a small business who makes their cheeses and proteins themselves. Definitely give them a try if you’re in Orange County!
Pros: Make their own cheese, proteins, and drinks, Rotating specials , Offers an outdoor patio
Cons: Parking lot is kinda weird, but always has spots
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super_marisa
Points +1080
Excellent vegan feast! - Edit
Carnitas burrito made with oyster mushrooms was so good!
Read moreCame back for the Sunday special: chilaquiles rojos 👍🏻 super yum!
Updated from previous review on 2022-07-24
Pros: Friendly staff, Outside seating, Easy parking
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AML
Points +22
Amazing Food - Edit
Everything we ordered was tasty!! We had asada nachos, carnitas burrito and taco, plus al pastor quesadilla. Can’t wait to come back and try something different. So good!
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ChristopherStaggs
Points +79
Amazing Tacos - Edit
I love all the food here I'd have to say favorite is gonna be the hibiscus tacos .
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WFPBJeffAF
Points +100
Good Food - Edit
Food is excellent. Environmentally friendly packaging. Lots of choices.
Read morePros: Portion size, Taste, Packaging
Cons: Spicy, Pricey
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gabbyperna
Points +25
Hibiscus taco is a must! - Edit
The tacos at this place are incredible! I had the potato taco and the hibiscus taco. I also had an asada burrito which was delicious as well. The tacos were the stars of the show though. And that hibiscus taco…WOW! A must try for everyone.
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FrankPaulin
Points +925
Yummy Vegan Mexican food - Edit
We came for Valentines day and got the 5 tacos in a heart shape plate. I never knew vegan Mexican food could be so good. I'm excited to come back and try other items.
Read morePros: Best Vegan tacos
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SaltyCoke
Points +59
Good service, great food - Edit
We had bistec ranchero plate and chili relleno burrito, great flavor and good size portions. Salsa is spicy like it should be! And the fresh corn tortillas are an added bonus.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-03
Pros: 100% vegan menu, Good portions, Great flavor
Cons: Can be hard to find
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