Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant specializing in food from the states of Oaxaca and Hidalgo. Has a separate vegan/vegetarian menu, which started as a result of the Blue Zones health initiative. Vegans can also order tlacoyos (cheese omitted) if they are okay with them being deep fried in the same oil as non-vegan items. NOTE: Reported that vegan items may be cooked with meat products and rice and mole are cooked in chicken broth - please send updates. Open Mon-Sat 9:00am-9:00pm, Sun 8:00am-9:00pm.
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473 E Market St (at Kern St), Salinas, California, USA, 93905
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Added by toastandjammies on 15 Oct 2020
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13 Reviews
First Review by toastandjammies
chaifaerie
Points +63
Vegan Huarache - Edit
You can find the veggie/vegan options under the blue zones. The huarache was tasty (but very spicy) and I really enjoyed the use of the veggies. It felt filling but still healthy.
Read morePros: Flavorful, Filling , Healthy
Cons: Very spicy lol
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suelavelle
Points +171
Excellent - Edit
This is a classic Mexican style place, with all the bright colors, open kitchen, and a packed parking lot that it shares with an auto shop next door. Seems to be very authentic Oaxacan food. Home made tortillas, tasty vegan mole, nopales salad - Yum! They have a whole section of the menu (Blue Zones) that is vegan. Unfortunately, there were only two tables (both 4-tops) outside so that can be a bit of a problem if it’s really busy. We had to wait about 15 minutes for an outside table. I got the Huarache dish which was just the right size for me and very flavorful with mushrooms, squash blossoms, mole. They have other vegan dishes that are larger portions. The staff are very helpful and service good. They also have take-out. I'll for sure go again!
Read morePros: Excellent mexican food, Good service, Good value
Cons: Limited outdoor seating, Crowded tight parking lot
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mo_eats
Points +52
delicious! - Edit
really enjoyed the vegan burrito it was filled with nopales, zuchinni flowers, flavorful mexican rice, beans, and mushrooms. i’m usually not a fan of mushrooms like at all but i really enjoyed it.
Read morePros: a variety of vegan options , friendly staff
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JodyKrantz
Points +13
Eat here, you will be happy Great fresh home made food&drinks - Edit
Amazing food & drink. Super nice &kind staff will guide you to veg options. Best Mexican food ever. Loved the pumpkin seed mole. Recommend sharing if you order larger plates. Very reasonably priced for fresh home made amazing food. Home made fresh tortillas. We were visiting the area but I would be a regular if lived in Salinas. Different fresh tasty food. The frescas were perfect and it too sweet EAT HERE YOU WILL BE HAPPY!
Read morePros: Would give it. 5 if could amazing food!!!!!, Super nice staff who will guide you toward veg, Food superb best ever amazing mole, drinks
Cons: None. Great all the way!!
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Seatown_vegan
Points +8096
Great place with great food - Edit
Loved the aguas frescas this place has. The guava one was top notch. Food is also delicious as well. Ordered one taco with mushrooms, tlayuda, and chips and salsa. All were great!
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courtpline
Points +1182
Authentic and delicious - Edit
The real deal Mexican food. Amazing handmade tortillas, tons of flavor, and many options to choose from.
Read morePros: Vegan section, Authentic ingredients, Flavorful
Cons: Limited parking
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spiceislandvegan
Points +1304
Unlike any other vegan Mexican food - Edit
The food here is Oaxaca style. I discovered it from reading HappyCow reviews while traveling through 101 Hwy to search what to eat.
Read moreWhat we had were delicious, selecting from their vegan/blue zone menu. I had the Huarache which is tostada like but with soft tortilla and was piled with mushrooms, squash blossom and pesto like sauce and salsa. On the side was Nopales salad. Hubby had a big burrito filled with the same filling of my huarache plus rice, beans, and avocado. There are no meat substitutes were used. But they tasted so good. We were surprised how the taste is unique and unlike the vegan Mexican food we have tasted before.
The coffee was yummy with the cinnamon taste in it and was served in a pretty mug. The pineapple Agua Fresca was delicious and made with real fruit.
I recommend it and feel better than eating meat substitute burgers like Carl’s or Burger King.
Pros: Unique, Price is reasonable , Delicious
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Diet Coach
Points +344
Great Find - Edit
I would have never stopped here (except I read the review on Happy Cow). This place did not disappoint. I had the "Blue Zones Inspired", burrito. Tom had the tacos. It was deliciously different. Cactus and squash blossoms added interest. The green sauce had nice flavor.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-05-02
Pros: Staff was careful to sanitize tables., Serving size was perfect, Heaters outside made it comfortable
Cons: Outdoor dining area was very close to a busy road, No Margarita (They served other alcohol)
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AndreaJarmusch
Points +41
So glad we stopped! - Edit
We were on our way to Santa Rosa and decided to stop and try this place for lunch, so glad we did! The chips were hot like just made and the salsa was fresh and delicious. Wish it was closer to hometown!!
Read morePros: Best tacos ever! , Great atmosphere!
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JayaramKalpathy
Points +20
Best Mexican food I've had in years - Edit
Loved the food - with the mole sauce, cactus and squash blossoms - tried the Pascal, the Tlayudas Vegana (sort of a pizza topped with beans, rice, cactus, avocados and blossoms) and the vegan burrito. All very flavorful, filling and tasted great the next day as well. Casual setting. Would go back in a heartbeat!
Read morePros: Great food, tasty, nice portions.
Cons: Location is a bit industrial.
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PB4Life
Points +73
Amazing! - Edit
I’ve been looking for a plant based restaurant in the Salinas area for a while and am so happy to have found this one. The food is incredible with multiple vegan options. They have a blue zones menu! We got the burrito and taco - both delicious. I would definitely recommend and will get again.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Incredible burrito
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MelodyVeganJoy
Points +7367
Unique, Flavorful, and Filling! - Edit
I can't wait to come here again!
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toastandjammies
Points +1214
Fantastic food! - Edit
Their food is delicious! It's hard to find vegan options at a Oaxacan restaurant, but they have a whole page of menu items, plus a few more that are vegetarian. Friendly staff, colorful interior, and affordable food. I've only had the potato tlacoyos (without cheese) and the pascal, but they were both great and I'll be back to try the rest of the vegan menu. I definitely recommend eating here.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-10-14
Pros: Several vegan options , Knowledgable staff, Affordable
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