Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers plant-based (vegan) dishes marked pb on the menu. Includes cauliflower al pastor, esquitas organico, el padron and the Spanish lesson. Sharing dishes include tableside avocado hummus and hola hemp mini chimis. Entrees include vida bowl or burrito, bandera enchiladas and hola hemp tamales. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-8:00pm.
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7109 North Oracle Rd (at E. Ina Rd), Tucson, Arizona, USA, 85704
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Added by VegFriends on 12 Jun 2019
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38 Reviews
First Review by VegFriends
honkfrank
Points +43
the vegan burger here - Edit
I love this place so much. I have been here so many times, and when I come back to Tucson, I get so excited because it means I get to eat here. I have tried a few menu items, but the only ones that I liked at all were the vegan burger they have and their mini chimis. These two menu items are so unbelievably delicious that I think they were made specifically for my taste buds. They are soooo good.
Read morePros: delicious beyond belief, friendly staff
Cons: not all vegan, some menu items are not good
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kryptonitewhale
Points +250
Vegan-friendly Mexican - Edit
Surprising amount of vegan options for a non-vegan restaurant- and many. Everything we tried was great! Favorites were the yucca fries and mini chimis. Quick and easy takeout option as well- great for post hiking in the Catalinas. Definitely will make a point to go back here next time we are in Tucson.
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9vegan46$
Points +21
Many vegan options - Edit
The restaurant had many vegan options including desserts. I had the tacos which were delicious.
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TheloniousG
Points +362
Well, they tried. - Edit
Ordered the vegan nachos. They were overly drenched in vegan cheese. A couple fragments of tomato were in there, but otherwise no sign of pico de gallo as advertised. The chips themselves were floppy. Clearly it had been sitting around premade for too long. Very disappointing. Maybe other options are better?
Read morePros: Many vegan options clearly labeled, They are trying and I appreciate that
Cons: Nachos a massive disappointment. Yuck.
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ahimsa4ever
Points +262
Best vegan options in a non-vegan restaurant - Edit
Most items on their menu are plant-based so it is super easy to choose and enjoy food if you’re vegan. It’s a great place to bring friends and family bc there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Read moreIf you do not consume alcohol there are lots of mocktails (non-alcoholic versions of their signature drinks) to choose from.
Affordable and great service. There is an outdoor full service area as well if you have a non-human companion with you:). Indoor seating is comfortable for small or large parties and they have live music every now and then.
Breakfast and brunch menu is awesome. Their desserts are amazing and plantbased. Love Charro Vida…
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-13
Pros: Food, Service , Cost
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JustinTolman
Points +24
Delicious vegan options - Edit
Thoroughly enjoyed the jackfruit tacos, mushroom tacos and Thanksgiving week vegan special. Knowledgeable staff was friendly and welcoming. Vegan friendly kids menu with Beyond burgers and vegan quesadillas. Don't forget to order the out-of-this-world churros for dessert! The great vegan options should make it worthy of any visit but it suited our party well that included non-vegans as well.
Read morePros: Delicious vegan options , Friendly staff, Atmosphere
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rocky2892
Points +148
Yummy - Edit
Really good! The jackfruit taquitos were banging as were my beyond carne enchiladas. Loads of really good vegan options
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jeanlee5
Points +82
Vida Bowl - Edit
While the menu looks so good the vida bowl was subpar. There was no flavor. My husbands was the same. Won’t be back.
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Abbatosaurus
Points +350
TORTILLA SOUP - Edit
This used to be my favorite soup before I went veg and they had a vegan version!! So good!!
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TimGriffin
Points +97
Vida dinner - Edit
Good location, although for us too cold and loud inside the restaurant so it was nice to have the outside seating option. Food wise Vida Enchiladas, Nachos Vida and Yucca Street fries all good. Really liked the Capirotada/Mexican Bread Pudding too. All good sized portions too. Would like to try a Vida bowl next time, although we won't be regulars due to the prices being a bit high for us.
Read morePros: Outside seating, Food options
Cons: Prices, Not an option to sit inside
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JohnClark
Points +113
Top notch experience - Edit
Vida is going for an overall healthy vibe, so the menu has numerous vegan(plant based on their menu) and vegetarian meals. Even the happy hour (until 6pm) has 4 vegan items including tacos. I was there with two other vegans. We were all pretty blown away. If you’ve had tumerico (which I love) I think this compares well. It’s perhaps a bit more upscale/sit down than tumerico which is a bit more Mexican street-food diner. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable. They anticipated concerns such as the soup appearing to have meat(jackfruit) or stating that the cheese and sour cream on the plates were confirmed vegan before bringing them out.
Read more2022 edit: even more vegan friendly. Have added Beyond carne, JUST egg, vegan chorizo.
Updated from previous review on 2019-07-01
Pros: Many options, For the price, actually quite large portions, Staff
Cons: Has meat
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NicolePaul
Points +97
Super lecker und viel Auswahl - Edit
Sehr leckere Gerichte und viele verschiedene vegane Optionen. Die veganen Optionen sind auf der Karte gekennzeichnet. Die Mehrheit der Gerichte sind von Grund auf vegan und Fleisch/Fisch kann „nur“ optional bestellt werden.
Read morePros: Viele vegane Optionen, Speisekarte gekennzeichnet, Es muss nichts „wegbestellt“ werden
Cons: Etwas teurer
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JuanF
Points +30
Good but expensive - Edit
There are good and gourmet burgers, bowls (vida bowls) with variated and savory ingredients. However, it is expensive. A lunch for two people can easily go to the >60 USD. Love their yucca fries.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-04-27
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veganalways
Points +269
5 out of 5 stars - Edit
Extremely vegan friendly! Great service and tasty noms. Upscale vibe, but food cost isn’t ridiculous. Would love to go back again and try more!
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eatingeggplant
Points +720
The bowls are the best thing on the menu… - Edit
This restaurant has a huge vegan selection and super fresh and good food! I can’t believe it took us so long to try this place out but I definitely recommend trying once . The chimichangas are absolutely perfect but they’re a little smaller than I expected. The price is up there. We both got burritos and honestly it’s massive but we still weren’t full? I don’t know if it’s just us or what but that’s probably my only con.. And our bill was super expensive after drinks too but definitely worth trying once.
Read moreThe bowls are the best thing on the menu..
Updated from previous review on 2022-01-01
Pros: LOTS OF VEGAN OPTIONS , Pretty yummy and customizable , Great atmosphere
Cons: Expensive , Not as filling as I would have hoped
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kyliiekay
Points +61
High-End Veg Mexican Gem in Tucson - Edit
We are visiting Tucson for the Gem Show and as the vegan on the team, I had to find a dinner to satiate everyone— this place is PERFECT. Huge menu: nourishing and plant-based, and adding animal protein is an option for every dish. Everybody is happy and full of healthy food! Wish they would open a Houston location! ORDER THE BRUSSELS SPROUTS! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Bring your omnivore friends, Whole food ingredients, Excellent ambiance and service
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GoodNewsVeg
Points +407
Full of Flavor - Edit
Great restaurant -- so many vegan options to choose from, it was difficult to decide. We shared a grain bowl and tacos, all vegan, all fabulous. Lots of interesting flavors. We can't wait to go back and try more.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-02
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Variety of options - salads and fried food, Packed full of flavor
Cons: Lots of fried food - not that healthy
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Jason.Fontana
Points +1684
Enjoyed my grain bowl. - Edit
I enjoyed my grain bowl. They have a lot of clearly marked vegan items and the food was really good.
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savsmalls
Points +717
just wow! - Edit
absolutely delightful. not you average options for a mexi restaurant. so i didnt love the texture of the jackfruit on top of the chimis (soft, i added it) but the taquitos with jackfruit we’re amazingggg! such good flavor! probably because it was just a little jackfruit. the chimis by themselves were really good as well, pretty much just cheese in the middle but their cheese is amazing. good planet, never tried it but it had no weird plasticky flavor most packaged cheese have, it was so good! i did have a quesadilla when i came back and it was really odd and creamy, did have a little bit of the plasticky flavor so i was confused but maybe its the difference in the type of cheese? not sure but the taquitos and chimis were to die for! hubby got the quesabirria tacos and he lovedddd them, still talks about them haha! they werent my favorite but they were probably just not my kind of flavors, they were really flavorful. other than that it has a really nice atmosphere and design. our server was really sweet and the lady i ordered takeout from was wonderful, really helpful with suggestions. oh also their guac is amazing! it’s a chickpea/avo guac mix but i couldnt even tell. i was so happy i got the nutrients from a little chickpeas in it, that was wonderful. will definitely be back every time we’re in tucson!
Read morePros: beautiful ambiance , different options you dont expect!!, so flavorful
Cons: a little pricey
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smdice
Points +354
So many vegan options! - Edit
We ate here after getting off of our plane and the food was fantastic. I’m the only vegan out of 6 and everyone tried our vegan apps & loved it. The appetizers were the best to share! I was nice to have options for all. The menu is very busy but clearly labeled! Some of the best vegan food I’ve had! Super cute atmosphere.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Food that anyone will love, Options for all!
Cons: Expensive
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vegan_zzz
Points +62
Amazing food - Edit
My fav place to eat in tucson! Lots of amazing vegan options. The one thing I didn’t like was the tamales. The taquitos, birria tacos, salads, and the nachos are my favorite
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MidderChaw
Points +69
FIVE STAR Vegan Mexican Food! - Edit
This place has sooo many options for vegans and vegetarians alike. I loved the Jackfruit Quesabirria tacos, and the Nachos are amazing! The chips alone are fantastic. Thick, fresh, and crispy. Can’t go wrong at Charro Vida.
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DSCT
Points +30
Delicious and artistic menu - Edit
Nicely appointed restaurant with lots of vegan menu choices. Delicious and affordable. I discovered “Just Egg” there and it is a great vegan omelet substitute. My favorite restaurant in Tucson!
Read morePros: delicious food, good portions, lots of choices
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SirSully13
Points +125
5 stars if I could! - Edit
Charro Vida was one of my first vegan experiences 2 years ago and I've been hooked since then.
Read moreDrinks are a bit pricey, but the food is well priced and always delicious.
The vegan enchiladas are to die for, this last time I had a bowl with jackfruit and it all blended so well!
The churros were vegan friendly and delectably crisp.
Pros: Location, Location, Serving sizes
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alicej18
Points +265
AMAZING! - Edit
Wow this place made my trip to Tucson SO worth it. Not only did they have a bunch of vegan options like jackfruit taquitos but they had several vegan dessert options!!
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revmartina
Points +61
Amazing amazing amazing!! - Edit
My new favorite all time restaurant. Brussels sprouts appetizer, Vegan cheese enchiladas with Beyond carne, and Portobello Burger were hits!
Read morePros: Tons of VERY tasty vegan options , Healthy low fat options
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aliciarobb
Points +203
Love this place! - Edit
Quesadillas and nachos are fabulous. Everything is super tasty!!
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