Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Bakery
Serves veganized Mexican dishes such as carne guisada de soya, bistec encebollado de soya, fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, tacos en vaso, gorditas, tamales, and ceviche. Mexican sweet breads and churro also available. Was non-veg then turned fully vegan in 2016 when the owners themselves converted to eating vegan. NOTE: Reported that some drinks may not be vegan - please verify and let HappyCow know. Open Tue-Wed 9:00am-9:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm. Closed Tue-Wed.
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139 Reviews
First Review by ChristinaIsBlue
KatieR_DFW
Points +155
Delicious Pan Dulce and Desserts!! - Edit
Great selection of Pan Dulce!! Loved the Semita Con Nuez cookie!!
Read moreCan’t wait to go back for a meal!!!
Pros: Cute little patio out front , Accepts Apple Pay
Guest
Dandrefood214
Points +30
No go. - Edit
Did not like it. High prices. Food not all that. I got a taco plate with 4 tacos, beans, and rice. It was 12 bucks! Without a drink! Vegan Food House and Spiral Diner are better.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-24
Pros: Different vegan protein styles , Friendly service, Dessert available
Cons: High price, Food not that good , Hard to find location
Guest
Chad_and_Emily
Points +2368
Don’t leave without dessert! - Edit
I had the enchiladas with rice and beans. This was legit Mexican food! I got a cinnamon roll to go and was so glad that I did. The staff was also very nice and helpful.
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Auramorganna
Points +89
OMG! - Edit
This food is amazing as a recent move to vegan diet for my lifestyle if I hadn’t been the one ordering it I would have sworn they fed me actual meat! Most food tastes good from other places but this was unforgettable
Read morePros: Mouth watering taste, Selection , All vegan
Guest
Level5vegan
Points +954
Best vegan Mexican food in Texas! - Edit
Not only is this the best vegan Mexican food you'll have in Texas, it's probably the best vegan spot in the whole USA. Amazing flavors, huge variety, will make vegans and omnivores all very happy!
Read moreThey even have a remote controlled curbside delivery robot... What else could you possibly ask for?
Guest
destyhope
Points +100
Amazing - Edit
Updating again.
Read moreToday we tried both kinds of nachos, the Gordita plate, and the tamales for the first time. Just updating. This place is still the same amazing place. Great authentic Mexican food made 100% vegan. We live right around the corner but this would be our go-to even if it was across town. The entire menu is so delicious and they have scratch made pastries that would make anyone happy. I especially love these wheat pastries that have kiwi, (I think) raspberry, and cream cheese-if you want this, go early because they run out fast. They are family owned and they are oh so kind people. We don’t go very often because we don’t have lots of money but they always recognize us. They honor a nice military discount with proof of ID. They have fairly priced meals with huge portions. We can never eat one meal in one sitting. Their horchata is sooooo good. They also sell some juices and bottled Mexican cokes.
I think the tamales could be less beany more meaty so i probably wont get those again but im so glad i got to finally try them.
Pros: 100% vegan, Huge portions for the price, Amazing customer service
Cons: None, Absolutely none, This place is great go here now
Guest
Vegan Vagabond
Points +4345
Best BBQ I’ve ever had - Edit
I like this place’s bbq so much, I mail order their stuff to Chicago. They are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, which is odd and irritating, as I travel to Dallas for business, usually on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Otherwise I’d eat here far more often.
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TraciRatliff
Points +1965
Superb! - Edit
Legit Mexican food, vegan style! It's just delicious, do not miss this place in Dallas!
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Forakora
Points +574
Super oily. No flavor. Like, at all. - Edit
Ok guys, seriously. Stop being afraid to leave a bad review of vegan places simply because they're vegan.
Read moreI'm (unfortunately) in texas for a week. In the backwoods. I've been starving all week. Flying out in 2 hours. I was so excited to eat some real friggin food, because I've been subsisting off bagels and dry cereal for a week.
Here comes El Palote. My saviour. The 3rd best vegan place in all of Dallas. And you know what? It's not good. At all.
The rice is drowning in oil. The gordita filling has no seasoning at all. Pretty sure the tortilla wasn't even salted, and it definitely wasn't limed. The beans had a weird taste. Not authentic beans at all.
And now that I'm *actually* reading the reviews instead of just going by stars.... Literally reviews saying it's inedible, with 4 stars. Threw it up all? 5 stars.
Please rate restaurants accordingly ..... Hold them accountable for making bad food. We owe it to ourselves and the animals. Non-vegans will try this best-rated garbage and never consider veganism. Vegans will be hungry for a week, then go eat this and wish they were still just hungry instead.
TL;Dr: don't waste your time. Eat somewhere else.
Updated from previous review on 2021-02-26
Pros: It's vegan
Cons: Oily, No flavor, Ridiculously over-hyped
Guest
Kplant
Points +4563
Great tasting - Edit
Covid sensitivity level 10. Don't dare get out of your car. Yellow tape blocking the entrance. Order online, by phone, or someone will come to your car. Soy based tacos. Get the plate of 4 tacos and rice and beans. Authentic taste, look and feel all the around.
Read morePros: Prices perfect for the neighborhood.
Cons: Slow service. Order before you leave your home., Takeout only
Guest
melhànsen
Points +20
Most authentic tasting vegan mexican food! - Edit
The carnitas street tacos are superb! Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious!
Read moreThe barbeque sandwich is better than any meat BBQ I've ever had! I never leave without a couple goodies from the bakery counter either!
Do yourself a favor and eat here, even if it's a little out of your way, you won't regret it!
Pros: 10+
Cons: NA
Guest
staylor
Points +995
Pretty good - Edit
First off, this place has no signs indicating it’s a vegan restaurant. It’s also in a super sketchy area. I got a burrito and it was pretty solid. The rice was good, but the refried beans tasted strange to me. I wasn’t a fan of the nachos honestly. But I gave 4 stars because the rice and burrito was good.
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rosemoen
Points +578
THE BEST - Edit
This place is honestly so good. I cannot recommend them enough. It’s the BEST vegan Mexican food I have ever had and I grew up in Southern California. I highly recommend anyone who comes to Dallas to try this place.
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LindsayAragon
Points +22
Best Mexican in Dallas - Edit
We were beyond impressed with El Palote—it was so incredibly delicious! Dishes that are hard to find, like fresh tamales, birria, menudo—and empanadas!! They were kind enough to greet us at our car due to COVID so that we could ask questions. It’s going to be hard not to come here at least weekly!!
Read morePros: Not just tacos—dishes that are hard to find vegan, Amazing delicious flavor , Friendly, accommodating staff
Cons: None, None, None
Guest
KateHearne
Points +50
SO good! - Edit
I went there for the first time today and it was SO good! I’ve been vegan less than a month and this place was beyond my expectations. I got the burrito with three taqueria inside with fresh avocado...DELICIOUS.
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crunchyk
Points +22
Tasty Vegan Tex Mex - Edit
We ordered the taco plate, enchiladas and flautas!
Read moreThe enchiladas were honestly inedible for me, but it got way better from there! The flautas were incredible. Really enjoyed the rice and beans that came with the tacos as well, and the tacos were incredible!
What me nor my partner enjoyed was getting really sick from all the oil they used. It really sucks spending money on food just to purge it later. 🤢
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Many different meat varieties
Cons: Got sick from the amount of oil used
Guest
mymagicjourney
Points +737
Incredible faux meats - Edit
El Palote has some of the best vegan tacos in DFW. Their soy meat has the perfect texture and flavor. Their flaurito is to die for. Their pan dulce is heavenly and tastes like the pan I remember eating as a little kid. I wish I didn’t live so far away!! I 200% recommended it to anyone who wants authentic Mexican food that’s healthier and without the cruelty.
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BenevolentBunny
Points +45
Best tacos in DFW - Edit
The wait is worth it as these tacos are amazing, the baked goods are always on point, and the family that runs it is wonderful. Ordering during COVID? They have a robot bring it to your car 🤯
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dkpanthera
Points +80
SOOOOOOO GOOD! - Edit
I highly recommend eating here. We went multiple times during a trip to Dallas. Really good, authentic, vegan Mexican food. Cool decor, clean with awesome customer service. A large variety of baked goods as well. Both times we went the place was full of locals. Some just coming to grab baked goods like vegan tres leches and others grabbing takeout or dining in. It was a telling sign. Definitely eat here.
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Toast_Malone
Points +125
Wonderful Mexican food - Edit
Delicious! Mostly everything made in house. The bakery options are sweet but not overly sweet. Service is a bit dead pan but the place is cute. A little expensive as well but great flavor and portions. The papas norteñas are my fave!
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MekaGray
Points +18
Absolutely delicious - Edit
My 1st visit was 01/13/2020 and I had the street tacos. I am so mad that I didn’t get more.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly
Cons: Expensive , Not open EVERYDAY
Guest
TedKincaid
Points +86
The Original Vegan Tex-Mex Mecca in Dallas - Edit
I was blown away by the inventiveness of the variety of faux-meats at this little gem of a restaurant! If you are a Tex-Mex fan, El Palote is so worth the drive.
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alexjaye
Points +67
Food is decent - Edit
This isn't a bad place if you live in the area and want vegan Mexican options. I will say the portions for the price were on the low side, and I left still hungry after eating an entree. The positive side is you can come here without any worry of animal products being in your food.
Read morePros: Good food
Cons: Price, Portion size
Guest
jas.cou
Points +112
Highly impressive! - Edit
The lady we spoke to was so kind and explained the menu items to us as I haven’t been to many authentic Mexican establishments. We ordered the tacos, flauntas and nachos. The food was highly impressive, the staff and the environment was warm and inviting. We would definitely visit again!
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Flavorful, Cleanliness
Guest
soledadadriana
Points +128
COME HUNGRY - Edit
I live in Austin, what you might consider to be THE place to be for vegan food in Texas, and there is nothing in Austin that can compare to El Palote Panaderia. Every time I visit my family in Dallas, I always make it a point to visit. If you're hungry, plan on getting the chimichanga with crispy chicharrones. It's so big I can't finish it. Be sure to leave room for pan dulce. I also highly recommend the tres leches cake!
Read morePros: Mock meats, Flavor, Desserts
Guest
background_guy
Points +17
Knock Out Nachos - Edit
The Nachos were amazing, admittedly I’m biased being from Texas, but they stood the test. Will be back soon.
Read morePros: All Vegan, All Vegan , All Vegan
Cons: None
Guest
erixoxo
Points +38
🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽 - Edit
authentic food with a vegan twist my new favorite mexican restaurant:)
Read morePros: 100% vegan, bilingual, traditional
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