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A non-profit experiential educational community center and restaurant. Provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner using seasonal ingredients and serves complimentary organic kukicha tea. Communal table seating. Located near hike and bike trails on the Colorado River and includes an oasis of gardens, a Montessori school, rental rooms, and onsite massage therapist. Open Mon-Sun 7:00am-8:30pm. Open 365 days a year.
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119 Reviews
First Review by Masalaflower
Kri_Childs
Points +96
Favorite Spot in Austin - Edit
This is by far my favorite spot in Austin for many reasons:
Read more1. It is the healthiest place you could pick
2. The food is great, the flavors are natural and not over bearing, there is an abundance of food which fills your energy and doesn't leave you hungry, and the food is natural and unprocessed.
3. The people that come here are high energy, high vibrational and you enjoy being around them. There are smiles and smiles and that's what I love.
This hidden gem is a cafeteria seating style eatery with ample outdoor seating, some shade and some indoor seating, and fresh food made daily. There are educational materials you can buy that help you undertstand the hippocrates teaching of health, in addition to fresh tea being served daily, and a yoga and meditation center. There is also a small jungle gym area hidden from the street for the children to play in safely.
This place was well designed, well thought out and is a perfect spot to bring some friends for some casual dining in Austin. And, you will leave feeling refreshed instead of full like many other restaurants make you.
Oh, and did I mention that this is the ONLY vegan restaurant in Austin that uses no oil in the food and little to no salt? All my raw vegans out there come enjoy this establishment with your friends.
Cheers!
Pros: Healthiest Vegan food in Austin, No oil / salt, Casual dining exp with ample outdoor seating, Meditation center, jungle gym for kids, protected
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PeacefulTom
Points +16
Peaceful Vegan Food - Edit
A great place for a peaceful vegan and macrobiotic. It is a nonprofit community which makes it a very pleasant experience.
Read morePros: Macrobiotic , Vegan, Great desserts
Cons: None
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chooch_magic
Points +39
A++++ fantastic and healthy - Edit
all organic vegan whole-food plant based meals. i went for breakfast, it was 9 dollars and it was buffet style. all plants, fantastic flavors. no veggie burgers or any of that trash, just purely plants EXPERTLY crafted to be delicious and healthy. im going back again tomorrow. the environment is serene and calm. i made an account on happy cow JUST so i could give this place 5 stars. you must go.
Read morePros: all organic vegan plant-based buffet.
Cons: no cons, this place is perfect.
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MeowChow999
Points +263
All vegan - Edit
Prices are fair. Food is healthy. Great selection of gluten free options. This place has a hostel vibe and a tranquil environment, if that's your type of thing. I'm glad this place exists; its unique.
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AlexBrown
Points +42
Solid Spot to eat downtown - Edit
This place provides some really great healthy meals at a great price. Taste was a bit bland for my liking but if you bring some hot sauce you’re all set. Overall worth checking out, and it supports a really great community of folks!
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Cjw007
Points +52
Healthy and Nourishing - Edit
I've been going to Casa for over 25 years. The food is consistent and healthy. I don't always love the options (soup), but I try it all. Salads are fresh and interesting. Try it, you might like it.
Read morePros: Vegan , Healthy
Cons: Parking can be an issue
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MayraRamirez
Points +26
excelente lugar - Edit
un lugar muy tranquilo, la comida muy rica y ligera, el personal muy amable y todos hablan español
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lvasquared
Points +1180
What a Wonderful Meal - Edit
I love the atmosphere and concept. First time at a restaurant like this. Delicious meal and my Omni boyfriend enjoyed the food and environment also.
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veggie_htx
Points +2082
Casa De Luz...healthy, delicious vegan food - Edit
Casa de Luz is a zen complex with an education center. Walk through the entrance and head straight to the large building in the back, that's the restaurant. The restaurant has a large open kitchen where you can see the food being prepared! I suggest going for breakfast, because they open early at 7 am and you can get super full on healthy food and have a great start to your day. Things to know about the casa: there is no menu, everything is vegan, there's one price, and it is serve yourself (although it's technically not an all-you-can eat buffet). This is what's served for breakfast: porridge with granola, cinnamon, and raisins, soup of the day, beans, sautéed vegetables, dark greens and handmade tortillas. Don't forget a cup or two of the wonderful hot tea that comes with the meal. Once you've made your plate, you'll sit down at large wooden communal tables inside or snag a single table outside if you want a private dining experience.
Read morePros: Inexpensive, Healthy, Convenient hours
Cons: Parking
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AndreaSmith
Points +32
One of the best in Austin - Edit
Absolutely love this restaurant. If you go at night the walking path is beautifully lit with string lights and you can always hear the wind chimes. You pay $12 a plate with unlimited soup and salad and then they bring out the main course which is always a glorious spread with so much color! They also limit oil use and have volunteering opportunities!
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PeteBull5
Points +47
Relaxing atmosphere, good food - Edit
Everything is vegan. you get a fixed menu (dessert is extra). Average price but really like the setting, & enjoyed the food. Don't accidentally pass up the counter where you pay like I did
Read morePros: All vegan, no thinking about what to have (except
Cons: The procedure was a bit confusing
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Smwol
Points +75
favorite place in Austin - Edit
I am also whole foods plant based (like the reviewer below), and Casa is one of the few places to eat out that I don't have to substitute or fret that someone used butter or whatever. Their food is always delicious. The ambiance, whether indoor or outdoor, is delightful. I've volunteered in the kitchen before and the chefs are awesome folks. I would give this place six stars if I could!
Read morePros: tasty, reasonable prices, good ambiance
Cons: parking can be iffy at times
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Passout
Points +745
My favorite restaurant - Edit
I follow a WFPB diet and this is my favorite place to eat. The people have always been kind and the food has always been healthful and tasty. On top of that the prices are incredibly low given the quality.
Read moreThe only cons are that the location can be a challenge to get to and there is no choice of meal. However, I still give it 5 stars because I have loved every meal and it is worth the trouble to get to
Pros: healthy, tasty, vegan food, at a good price , pleasant atmosphere, kind peope
Cons: no menu , Austin traffic make it difficult to get to at time
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KatieBatty
Points +1497
Healthy food but not very tasty - Edit
Just in terms of finding this place, it is a bit off the street - you have to walk through school grounds to find the restaurant, which is at the back.
Read moreI wasn't hungry when we went there so I just ordered a dessert - it was a fruit jelly bowl, which was really nice and refreshing in the heat.
My partner ordered the set lunch, which comes with soup and salad, as well as plate full of a variety of things - beans, veggies etc. He was looking forward to this healthy food after eating a lot of the more junkie (though delicious!) vegan food in Austin. While it was nutritious whole foods, he didn't enjoy it much, as he found the food a bit cold and not very flavoursome. He also ordered a chocolate cheese cake for dessert, which was also quite flavourless.
Pros: Healthy, All vegan, Reasonably priced
Cons: Flavourless, Food wasn't hot
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steveveg
Points +2201
Great vegan choice - Edit
Casa de Luz is set up unusually - you getg a large bowl of soup and a plate of salad (self served) with your meal. The staff brings out the entree to you. They were very attentive. The food was well done - the soup was hearty kabocha squash, the salad was good. The entree was soft tacos, with sides of rice and beans, greens and pickled beets. Desserts in a case are extra, but worth trying. I had the pecan pie and flan - both very good. It was an appetizing and filling meal. The communal seating is not that different from a usual restaurant, especially when the place is not crowded. Parking is not an issue, there is plenty of metered parking nearby. This is a great and friendly place to go.
Read morePros: all vegan, great dessert selection
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Allaboutjuicing.com
Points +71
love it here - Edit
Love this place! It's so good, everything. I even bring my non-veg husband here and he likes it.
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GingerheadMan
Points +42
Great Healthy Option - Edit
Like most people posting I really like this place. They have a set meal every day that is always pretty healthy. The community seating may be off putting to some but I don't think it is a big deal. It is on the pricy side but you get what you paid for. It is a high quality, great tasting healthy meal.
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CBS
Points +24
A great sanctuary - Edit
Love the community that oscillates around Casa De Luz. Food and environment consistently great!
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DaveMiami
Points +96
A great super healthy place! - Edit
The food is very healthy and high quality. They basically do an organic macrobiotic deal. You don't really get to choose what to get, they just have a soup, salad, and entree, but it is very good and it's a must if you are into health food visiting or living in Austin! Trust me. :)
Read morePros: Quality of food, Positive atmosphere
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Vegparty
Points +113
Great and Healthy - Edit
Each night, the chefs cook one dinner with soup. We had about 6 different items on each plate. Very healthy - you can feel your body thanking you. Long tables add to the zen monastery type setting.,Everyone busses their own plates. What a must see - eat - do. Loved it!
Read morePros: Healthy, Reasonable, Community experience
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VegDan
Points +115
Great Macro in Austin - Edit
This wonderful place changes their menu everyday, but is delightful every time.
Read moreIt is highly self serve, so don't forget the soup, the salad and they will usually bring your main dish to you.
I usually skip on the desserts, but they have a lot to choose from too.
Pros: Macro, community
Cons: parking
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kfritz
Points +56
Outstanding Vegan Macrobiotic Wonderland - Edit
I was visiting Austin on a business trip, found Casa de Luz on this website, and decided to give it a try. I was impressed and will be back the next time I visit Austin. I might even skip the oatmeal at the hotel and visit for breakfast.
Read moreThe night I visited (2/11/2013), the soup was a Miso vegetable with ginger. The ginger was just a subtle background note, and the was great. The salad was mixed greens with sunflower hemp cucumber dressing. The main course included red beans that were cooked to perfection, a pilaf with basmati rice, onions, celery, carrots, and almonds, steamed sweet potato, blanched greens with a tahini-basil sauce, and a small pile of pickled cucumber, etc. Everything was prepared perfectly.
If you're interested in healthy eating and cooking, then you cannot find a meal that's healthier than this. Outstanding!
They also sell some of the harder-to-find ingredients for macrobiotic cooking and a selection of related books.
Pros: Friendly atmosphere, Healthy cuisine
Cons: Bus your own dishes (OK by me...), BBQ-loving friends may not enjoy
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vegman444
Points +70
Warm, homey, healthy food! - Edit
A great discovery in Austin. Very healthy, clean, tasty food prepared for you fresh in front of your eyes. The blend of spices and flavors were unique and very appealing to the taste buds. The portions were large and you leave feeling satiated, but in a clean, not stuffed way. The soup on our night was sweet potato, which I'm not usually a fan of, but this was very good. The hummus had a mashed potato feel and taste to it, again, in a good way..VERY good! The greens were prepared perfectly. No dish was over salty or over spiced, which is so common these days--kudos to Casa de Luz for not doing that! You could actually taste the delicious food. The 2 cold herb teas were equally delicious and satisfying. I would highly recommend eating here and enjoying the outside deck during a nice warm evening. Oh, and setting is very lovely, inspired by Japanese architecture, with areas for children to play, adults to meditate, or just lie in the hammock...this place has it all!
Read morePros: Food variety, Friendly staff, Nice, peaceful atmosphere surrounds you
Cons: Silverware was wet, Dessert should be included
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Namaste2u
Points +34
Amazing food! - Edit
Relaxing environment, extremely healthy and tasty food (always!)...honestly my favorite restaurant in Austin. The food will make you buzz :)
Read morePros: Macrobiotic, Delicious, Awesome environment
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sirhin
Points +161
Excellent - Edit
I love this place and because it's a little far and tucked away, I feel as if it's this special place. The atmosphere and the way it works is definitely unique, including how it's communal and largely self-serve, and I love being surprised every time I come with what they have to offer that day. No matter what they have, I always love it as it's not overly seasoned, delicious, and fresh. The only thing is that it's a bit far and because of the prices, I wouldn't go regularly, but other than that, on those special outings or just for a treat, I would definitely go.
Read morePros: fresh, healthy, delicious
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Healthy4life
Points +60
I am in love! - Edit
My husband and I had a buffet style brunch here. I fell in love with this cafeteria style restaurant. I have a lot of food allergies so it is perfect for me. I can see the whole food and identify it easily. I wish they would expand and open a restaurant in every city in the USA!!!!!!!! I live in Dallas and it is hard to find a macrobiotic place to eat.
Read morePros: whole foods, organic foods, allergy friendly
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elles_belles
Points +1306
Delicious and healthy - Edit
The food here makes me feel so amazing afterwards. Some of the side dishes can be bland though.
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