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Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Gluten-free
Plant-based Mexican kitchen, est. here May 2021. Hosts 'Taco Tuesdays' which offers discounted tacos and Mexican beer all night. Happy hour 5-6pm Wed-Sat which includes discounted chips & salsa, taquitos, margaritas, sangria, and shots of the day. Reported closed February 2023.
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56 Belden Place, San Francisco, California, USA, 94104
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- Outdoor seating
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Last update on 26 Feb 2023 by universo
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Added by Zjohnson79 on 30 Apr 2021
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73 Reviews
First Review by Zjohnson79
LyndaPardo
Points +82
Delicious Mexican style food - Edit
They provided good and fast service. Had plenty of options to choose from. The oyster mushroom tacos were so delicious. I would suggest doubling up on the tortillas though as they easily break. Also, the red beans could have used more salt. #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan restaurant , Varied options, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Red beans need more flavor
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DeannaLamb
Points +238
Oyster mushroom tacos and coconut horchata mocktail - Edit
Belden Place is one of those SF food alleys that I would typically avoid but Happy Cow led me to Vida. It is very near my timeshare so I hope to return and try the rest of the menu. The waitress recommended other items as most popular but I’m glad I went with intuition. The mushrooms were very lightly breaded and crispy fried in a Baja style tacos.
Read morePros: Total vegan
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gnostech
Points +35
Don’t Miss this Plant Based Mexican Cantina - Edit
Eat here, hard stop! I have been trying to make it I here for a quick minute but work/fate intervened.
Read moreWell I finally made it in and it did not disappoint. From the house made chilès and salsas to the creative cocktail list. I had the asada tacos, and they were on point (and also HUGE). The textures and flavors were balanced and the love and authenticity shown through. Vida Cantina just replaced one of my spots on regular rotation when I am in town.
Pros: Friendly Owner and Staff, Great Music
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arlitopups
Points +1242
Wowww - Edit
Evette hit it out-of-the park! I had tacquitos, tacos, and enchiladas, and they were heavenly! I keep coming back because of the food, but also because she has such a delightful and wonderful soul, which results in unparalleled hospitality. Check out Vida Cantina!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-19
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Worldvegkitchen
Points +1426
Such good food and drinks - Edit
Vida cantina is one of those magical vegan bar/restaurants that could easily be a regular spot. Come inside, have a good drink, order some nachos and not even realize they are plant-based until you finish. It’s deceptively good, so delicious, and a perfect place to convert meat eaters to the great vegan food and have a great cocktail while doing it!
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Anicahe
Points +210
Flavorsome, exquisite and rich :) - Edit
Great ambiance accompanied by delicious Mexican dishes and drinks. I loved
Read morethe music as well.
We went there during Happy hour and got sangria and margarita. We also ordered mom's taquitos and enchiladas, which Evette( owner) knocked out of the ballpark. Absolutely mouth-watering! We are looking forward to coming back for more food!! :)
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-31
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-31
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ultraviolet.gomez
Points +5849
Absolutely amazing place! - Edit
It was a huge pleasure to spend my evening in Vida Cantina. It was my first evening in SFO and was looling for somewhere to eat. Ended up going to VC. What a great decision it was!!! The place is incredible, the vibe, the people, the food. Don't know what I liked the most to be honest. I ended up sitting behind the bar as I was on my own. Lovely lady called Evette took my order and we ended up chatting. Turned out she is the owner. She was so kind and welcoming. Honestly, VC is one of the friendliest places I have visited. My buritto took a while as the ace was very busy so Evette send me some free nachos with salsa. What a lovely gesture! And when my buritto arrived, OMG it was totally worth the wait! It was so delicious!!!! I pretty much hoovered it up😆 It really was mouth watering and so full of flavour! I cannot wait to try the rest of the menu soon! Thanks for a wonderful experience Evette! I really hope Vida Cantina does great!
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neil
Points +494
Flavorful food, let down by bad experience - Edit
Decided to try this place on my birthday based on the great reviews. Be aware this place is a cantina and the atmosphere is loud bar music and lots of cocktails/drinks that doesn’t quite match the gourmet food.
Read moreEverything was amazing and very flavorful, though several of the dishes appear to be based on the same ingredients, and I felt some contrast would have gone down well. Flavor is dialed up to 11.
Arrived early for our 7:45 reservation and they happily seated us, it was maybe 25% full. All the food we ordered arrived at the same time, chips/salsa, tacos, enchiladas, queso fundidohh, all was very enjoyable. It would have been nicer a little spaced out. By 8:15 the place had filled up. I was ready to order birthday dessert when the waitress loudly slapped down our check in a glass and walked away making us feel pressured to pay and leave when I really wanted to enjoy another drink and some dessert. When she came back I asked what desserts they offered and she said “I’m the chef, I just don’t have time to make desserts”. For sure she and one other waiter had been kept very busy waiting the tables and making fancy cocktails, but that felt like a double insult although I’m sure she didn’t intend it that way. Had we been drinking cocktails I feel certain we wouldn’t have been pressured to give up the table so early (just 30 mins after our reservation time). It left a bad taste and spoiled my birthday. I rarely experience this.
Not sure what restaurant experience they have, but the money making is clearly from drinks and cocktails and they wanted to seat customers who would order expensive drinks rather than satisfy already seated diners. Looks like they need to stay open later as the bulk of their customers seem to come after 8 and they close at 9. They need more staff and some lessons in how to treat customers. We didn’t feel valued which is an unusual experience for us.
We’ll go back, but it’s a gourmet fast food bar with a loud beat music place far more than a fine dining experience and I wouldn’t recommend it for a special occasion unless you plan to drink cocktails to excess or just want to eat quickly and move on.
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-11
Pros: Amazingly tasty flavorful dishes
Cons: No desserts, chips were slightly stale/soft, Pressure to leave despite having reservation, Lack of contrast in the dishes.
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lkulas
Points +18
Go to Vida Cantina IMMEDIATELY! - Edit
OMG, Vida Cantina had THE BEST plant-based Mexican food we have ever had, we were SOOOO excited to find this place! The food was exceptional (my family and I tried several things!)...so fresh and original, yet hearty and well-priced, and made with love. The Enchiladas Rojas had the most amazing red sauce I have ever tasted. The owner, Evette, was so friendly and sweet. Even though we were only in San Francisco for a few days, we made sure to make time to return here more than once. It was such a treat to find a fully plant-based, authentic downtown Mexican restaurant, we don't have anything like this where we live! Highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend!!
Read morePros: 100% Plant-based!!
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B-Rad56
Points +191
everything is made by scratch. My tastebuds went crazy. A must if in the area. - Edit
Evette the owner is very nice and informative
Read morePros: Everything is vegan, Everything is made by scratch, Nachos and enchiladas were outstanding
Cons: Small, Had to wait, but worth it. , Busy, cause it’s soooo, good
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CALIQUIDSUNSHINE
Points +11
Best vegan Mexican food in San Francisco - Edit
Hidden gem in the heart of San Francisco! Delicious flavors in every Mexican dish! $2 Tuesday tacos, jalapeno poppers, and enchiladas. Unique tequila cocktails! Lana's Love!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, All recipes created by the owner, Great location indoor & outdoor seating
Cons: Not opened for lunch...yet
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SukiSkye
Points +49
Great new vegan option in downtown SF - Edit
This new Mexican themed vegan restaurant is a great addition to the SF vegan food scene. Surprisingly (to me) there aren't a ton of exclusively vegan restaurants, and this one offers some tasty eats and delicious drinks with and without alcohol. Almost everything is or can be made gluten free as well! It's located on Belden Lane, in the financial district.
Read morePros: Great cashew cheese, Homemade vegan chorizo, Multiple GF options
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elifland
Points +23
Tasty and friendly - Edit
We enjoyed all the food and the staff was very friendly and made sure our experience was great. We especially loved the nachos! We're excited to go back soon.
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DDGG1
Points +38
Food Is what gives happiness to the soul. - Edit
The place is amazing and looks pretty clean, servers are 100% friendly but the food is what gave the Happiness to my soul!!! The cashew cheese taste just like real nacho cheese but waaay better.. asada tacos are the bomb for sure I will try something new! The drinks are delicious with a kick of a funny name that will make u have even more! I totally recommend anyone this place! 100% Vegan and for sure I’ll be coming back for more! Vida Cantina is Vida to the soul.
Read morePros: Vegan, Amazing Food , Friendly Service
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TiffRose9
Points +21
Delicious vegan Mexican food - Edit
Vegan Mexican in the fidi district of SF! I attended the soft opening and fell in love. Their food is fresh, delicious and flavorful. I was impressed to hear that the chef makes all of their vegan cheeses, salsas and sauces. Some of my favorites were the tacos, queso fondidohh and pamboza. I also love their cocktail menu! I tried the coconut lavender horchata mocktail. And I also loved the special cocktail “I’m in love w the coco” served in a coconut. Yummm I can’t wait to go back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-14
Pros: Queer and female owned , Quality of food, Taste of food
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MichaelMattheakis
Points +20
Delicious - Edit
Great vegan spot that just opened! Creative ingredients, and a fun vegan twist on Mexican cuisine. Not a pop up, it’s a permanent restaurant!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-13
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taiwanesetexan
Points +14367
¡Fantastica! - Edit
I went for their grand opening on Cinco de Mayo, and the food and drinks were delicious. The queso fundido was a pleasant surprise, as was the cauliflower arroz.
Read moreI don’t think they were expecting as many people that actually showed up, and we did feel like the speed at which our orders were being filled slowed significantly as the partygoers continued to increase. But the staff did their best to deliver.
I am looking forward to returning for more: thank you, Evette and the entire Vida Cantina team!
Pros: great vegan Mexican food, friendly staff, cozy atmosphere
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sweet-E
Points +86
Plant-Based Mexican,Traditional flavors so many options of pure deliciousness! - Edit
Everything was amazing from the food to the cocktails & they have fresh coconut drinks! Plenty of outdoor seating
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Gluten Free options , Nut Free options
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Zjohnson79
Points +21
Amazing Home Cooked Mexican Food - Edit
The tacos and nachos were out of this world. Loved the guacamole 😍
Read morePros: Very Vegan Friendly, Authentic Mexican, Lots of options
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