Raw
Salad bar
Juice bar
Take-out
Bakery
Fusion
Vietnamese
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Cafe with a towering cactus out front. Uses fresh produce of Costa Rica to create lunch specials such as Vietnamese noodle bowls, sandwiches and salads. All offerings come in a vegan option. Also has vegan banana bread and muffins as well as coffee. Open Mon-Fri 12:00pm-8:00pm, Sat-Sun 10:00am-8:00pm.
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Barrío Amón (at Avenida 7 between Calle 3 and 5), San Jose, Costa Rica
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 21 Apr 2023 by Guest
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Added by AnnickF on 05 Jan 2019
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59 Reviews
First Review by AnnickF
greencookie
Points +25
Great vegan options - Edit
They have clearly marked vegan options and the staff was beyond friendly. Definitely one of the best stops here in San Jose!
Read morePros: Nice patio to sit in front of cafe , Vegan options clearly marked , Sweet staff
Cons: Not fully vegan
Guest
Avi-m
Points +32
Best Vegan Cake - Edit
El mejor pastel vegano que he probado, la cobertura suave y levemente dulce junto a la compota de mora está en todo. Muy buena atención, porciones abundantes y con buen sazón.
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hatszepsut
Points +604
Recommended - Edit
Really good food, generous portions. The staff was so sweet and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place :)
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Marlena_n
Points +223
super azjatycka opcja w San Jose na piątkę z plusem - Edit
Ogromny plus za to, że wszystkie główne dania mają podstawę wegańską, a dodatki wybiera się według upodobań.
Read moreJedliśmy wietnamski bowl z makaronem ryżowym i dodatkami, sosy dostaje się osobno, tylko jeden nie jest wegański o czym poinformował nas kelner.
Byliśmy naprawdę zadowoleni, danie było pyszne i porcja bardzo duża 😊
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-28
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ThatPaddyGuy
Points +93
Authentic and lots of options - Edit
Outside of Vietnam this was one of my favourite and most authentic Vietnamese lunches. They just hit the right notes and tone. Fresh herbs, great table sauces, well cooked food, fresh and imaginative fruit juices (try the BlackBerry and Cinnamon and pour a little sugar syrup in to make it sweet to your own taste) and good coffee to boot. The staff were very welcoming and rightly proud of their restaurant. Even the building and decor was fun. Vegan options wise, you just don't select the meat and choose from caramelised Aubergine (Egg Plant) or Shitaki Mushrooms and don't use the fish sauce. Even a few vegan desserts and almond milk options too. I'm going back tomorrow to try the Báhn mí as I had the Bun bowl today.
Read morePros: Fresh , Great flavours, Amazing fruit juices
Guest
amymg
Points +165
Great Casado - vegan - Edit
Delicious vegan Casado option and have alt milk for coffees - huge service. Lovely outdoor table (have indoors also)
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TatianaKwamsu
Points +1429
Amazing - Edit
Cute place and amazing staff. I had the Casado with eggplants, portions are big, it was delicious. Vegan sauces. They should add tofu on the menu😉
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-11
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PaulinaKarwowska
Points +79
Really good - Edit
Great choice and all labelled properly for vegans.
Read moreNice vibes and good beer!
Pros: Vegan labels , Desert, Vibes
Cons: Nope
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Nanna
Points +978
Great for Desserts! - Edit
I had the cas with spearmint and chocolate cake. I really liked the drink, they serve without sugar so that you can sweeten it according to your preference. The cake was delicious! Highly recommended
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DDDennis
Points +1375
Nice desert - Edit
Several vegan options (4 deserts). Very friendly staff and place looks nice and clean
Read moreThe main dishes however were just ok. Nothing really special. Hongos were too salty, berenjas were good. The noodle dish was quite small too.
Desert (chocolate) was very good!
A 3.5 star rating
Guest
AmyMcKennaHomes
Points +26
Tasty, whole, healthy, charming - Edit
Oh God, this place is wonderful. Not only with tons of well-labeled vegan dishes but it was real, whole, healthy, tasty food! I came here after a day of travel food and Cafe Rojo was a godsend. Friendly, warm, helpful servers who spoke excellent English too. I may come back to San Jose just to come to Cafe Rojo.
Read morePros: Healthy, Tasty, Atmosphere
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FrHoB
Points +32
Clear recommendation - Edit
Very nice place. Good concept, good food. For the mains the basis is always vegan. Different clearly labelled desserts. Very friendly service.
Read morePros: Good food, Very friendly service, Clearly labelled options
Cons: n/a
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Carito.o
Points +141
Favorito - Edit
El casado con hongos shiitake y el queque de chocolate vegano son mi pasion. La salsa de hongos es imperdible. Se puede encargar queque entero de chocolate vegano.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-28
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DebbiePennock
Points +291
Excellent service and food - Edit
Excellent vegan options, well marked on menu, vegan wine is labeled as well. I went back a second time on my trip since it was so good.
Read morePros: Great vegan options , Staff knowledgeable , Great portion sizes
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stulave
Points +1441
Well worth the walk to find - Edit
Fusion restaurant - Vietnamese and Costa Rican. Build your own mains, with several vegan options. The vegan chocolate cake is divine!
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Tiffanyeatsveggies
Points +34
Amazing vegan Vietnamese food - Edit
Had a delicious and fresh noodle bowl with lots of fresh herbs and eggplant
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options, Very warm and cozy atmosphere , Amazing service
Guest
Brock_Lee
Points +16
Back-alley but incredible - Edit
Amazing vegan options and super friendly service. Their take on the traditional „Casado“ is insane, you absolutely have to try that with the eggplant.
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DawnSunrise
Points +36
Hidden gem! - Edit
This place is wonderful! Great service. Our server explained all of their homemade sauces and food options. The menu clearly displayed vegan and gluten-free options. Everything we ordered was delicious! They also have great drinks. We loved sitting on the gorgeous patio. Definitely recommend checking it out if you're in the area.
Read morePros: Vegan options marked on menu, Fresh locally sourced ingredients, Cute atmosphere
Guest
sayalon
Points +15
Best restaurant in San José - Edit
We were fortunate enough to find Cafe Rojo on our first night in San José, and we returned day after day over our eight day stay . The food is THAT good!! So is the service, the warm atmosphere, and the delectable desserts. My personal favorites are is the ginger coffee and the Chilean Torte. Two of the best flavors I’ve ever discovered. Fantástico!!
Read morePros: Great food, Atmosphere, Vegan/vegetarian options
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Kiriemare
Points +39
Yummy vegan Vietnamese - Edit
Large old Spanish colonial building, simple, clean food options. If you like ginger, try the Agua de sapo. ("Toad water" drink which is a traditional recipe from the Caribbean coast)
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-30
Pros: Vegan options including "fish" sauce, Great natural drinks, Excellent service/atmosphere
Cons: Serves meat but is good for diverse group of diner
Guest
TofuTyrant
Points +156
Rad Vietnamese Inspired Veg/Vegan Food - Edit
We were delighted that this restaurant offered veg and vegan options. The food was delicious. They were very cognizant of veg vs vegan and ensured they asked about this while we ordered. Our first language is English, but we speak Spanish. The staff confirmed the order in both languages so a) we could practice and b) so they got it correct.
Read moreThis place is really lovely as well. It seems to be very welcoming and accepting of all -- no matter what you look like or who you love.
Pros: Very cognizant of veg vs vegan, Accepting and welcoming
Cons: Could be hard to park
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JasmineColeman
Points +366
Vegan fusion food - Edit
Vegan food is clearly labelled on the menu, and there is only one sauce that is non-vegan in the tray they bring - also labelled clearly plus the waitress told me which to avoid too. The food was really tasty, shiitake mushrooms were scrumptious 😋 they also had a vegan red wine!! Such a treat. Reasonably priced too. Oh and the chocolate cake is amazing!
Read morePros: Vegan options clearly labelled
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gabgurney
Points +229
Wish I could give 5 stars - Edit
This place is amazing. The food is delicious, great atmosphere, and the staff are awesome (especially Daniel!). We came here three times in three days because we knew the food was awesome and there were tons of vegan options. Highly recommend their take on a casado, bun noodles, and the vegan chocolate cake. The cocktails are also excellent and the price is great for the quality. Also, the staff speak Spanish and English and will willingly speak both / help you with your Spanish if you’d like!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great atmosphere, Awesome staff
Guest
Adventurechica
Points +1296
Great find in San Jose - Edit
Lots of vegan options on the menu. And very tasty lentils salad with tamarind dressing 😋😋 ginger lemonade was spicy and delicious. The restaurant was beautiful with garden patio and dessert 🍮 options as well
Read morePros: Lots of options, wasn’t just rice and beans , Beautiful restaurant , close to my hotel , Dessert
Guest
orski
Points +91
Magnificent eggplants - Edit
I am not sure what just happened, but the eggplant on sourdough chased by a wedge of vegan chocolate cake filled me with joy. A peak experience for this herbivore.
Read moreOn a second trip, I tried the Eggplant in a bowl. Fresh greens with eggplant rice and peanuts below. The meal got better and better as I furrowed to the bottom.
Updated from previous review on 2022-03-27
Pros: Reasonably priced, Friendly and attentive , Happy vibes
Cons: None
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CarmenSchönbach
Points +33
The casado was really good! - Edit
Tasty, healthy and affordable choice!
Read morePros: You can veganize all choices , Vegan choices clearly visible, Really tasty
Guest
Hilmoon
Points +1139
Give me the noods! - Edit
Fast-casual cafe with a great little setting. The bun noodle bowls were tasty with two vegan topping options (eggplant mushrooms) and a vegan nuoc cham sauce. Portions were large and they have Vichy Catalan sparkling water. Yum!
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