Vegan
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
An all-vegan Mexican cuisine restaurant. Has a wide variety of dishes and beverages. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-9:30pm.
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8830 Apollo Way, Downey Promenade, Downey, California, USA, 90242
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Last update on 05 Jun 2024 by guacamayaoasis
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Added by Rick_C137 on 20 Oct 2021
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36 Reviews
First Review by Rick_C137
theCause
Points +138
Good food - Edit
Wife and i had a burrito and the wet burrito. Big portions. Kind service. Place was nice. Out of beer so i tried a cocktail. I wasnt impressed with the cocktail. My wife liked hers though. Defitiely recommend as the food tasted great. Cool aerospace history too, right in this area if you look it up.
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JakeFuller
Points +1548
Big Burrito - Edit
I enjoyed the Chile Relleno burrito, as it was filling and tasty. I also ordered guacamole and chips on the side. Unfortunately, the chips tasted off, as if they were old.
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Crisjane
Points +62
Pretty good - Edit
I love the crunch wrap (it’s my favorite item on the menu)and the salsas are really good! The horchata is way too sweet but the Michelada is bomb.
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unleashalicia
Points +113
Food is very expensive and just okay - Edit
We eat here when we're in the neighborhood, but we're never happy about it. The food is fine but not great, and it's way more expensive than other options that are a little farther away.
Read morePros: Location, Decent, Cute restaurant
Cons: Expensive , Bland
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ByronGeorge
Points +36
Simply Delicious 😋 - Edit
My first time at Guacamaya Oasis. I waited pretty long for takeout but it was well worth it. I couldn’t decide what to get so I got three dishes and all was absolutely amazing. I will be back!
Read morePros: Taco salad, Nachos , ?
Cons: Long wait
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Nickitahh
Points +96
It’s good but holy my wallet 🥲 - Edit
The food is good but there are better vegan authentic Mexican food out there. If their chickn had more Sazon or seasoning it would be amazing. It was pretty bland.
Read moreWanted to love it. Since it’s hard to find vegan local spots in Downey/Pico
Rating out of 10:
Presentation: 8
Flavor: 6.5
Texture: 6.5
Price: 3
Overall: 6/10
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-09
Pros: Chile Rellenos Burrito is delicious
Cons: Expensive! The carnitas are $2 more.. idk why
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vncntgerard
Points +137
Amazing food, but very loud music - Edit
Amazing food, very big portions, but the music was distracting. Lots of swearing and very loud. I wouldn’t take my kids here.
Read morePros: Big portions, Delicious wrap
Cons: Loud music
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packapunch3
Points +59
Big Portions - Edit
Come here with an appetite. This place serves delicious Latin American food. As a Mexican, the food tastes close to home. They also have some vegan chocolate and ice pops for sale.
Read morePros: Big Portions, Burrito, Ice Pops
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Dafna-bar-el
Points +116
Really good! - Edit
We drove half an hour especially as the area doesn’t have too many fully vegan restaurants, it was so worth it!
Read moreReally tasty food and a lot of options for either more healthy or indulgent dishes.
we got a bowl and a burrito and they were great.
Highly recommended!
Pros: The options, The taste, Friendly staff
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RayonnaEl
Points +20
Poor Customer Service - Edit
I've been a patron of this establishment for years. Long before they changed locations, and I've never received deplorable service from them until a few days ago. I'm hosting an event that requires catering and we were deliberating which vendor to choose by having a tasting party. I called in an order of all sides to be picked up at 4pm that evening for the party. Despite arriving 10-15 minutes early my order was still ready. When I entered the restaurant on the phone the staff was laughing and talking behind the register[ good naturely], but the moment they noticed me they were very attentive. They retrieved my order and I sat to check the sizes of the container before leaving. Upon arriving at my destination hours later, I and my party discovered the missing items and call your restaurant. Only to be greeted with hostility and and aggression form your head night manager Marinao. When I informed him I was missing some of my order, he first told me he didn't pack it, but the other manager did. Then proceeded to tell me, without checking with the other manager, that he's SURE she packed everything, despite my testimony of otherwise. When I insisted that the items were missing he had the audacity to ask why I was calling him so late and infer sarcastically the it was "mighty convenient" for me to call so long after I'd ordered [ 3hr max]. After an unnecessary and uncomfortable back and forth that last for a what felt like an eternity with the employee calling me a lier, he begrudgingly offered me a refund for the missing items. I Pride myself on being a upstanding person. I've never treated anyone like how disgusting these employees have treated me. I am majorly offended. Suffice to say this incident has taken this establishment out of the running for my event. I can't tell you how disappointing this is.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-11-12
Pros: Good location , Honest Owner
Cons: Deplorable Customer Service , Disrespectful Management, Disappointing Conflict Resolution
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RaviRavichandran
Points +29
Good greasy food - Edit
Ordering was not easy. While everything was plant based, nutrition info was available. Ordered Shrimp tacos which seemed to be oily. Would not have ordered it had I known it was going to be that oily. My wife ordered Chili reilleno burrito which was fine.
Read moreMy friend ordered Fiesta Bowl. It looked very sumptuous.
Pros: Choice of dishes, Portion size of the burrito, Size of the bowl
Cons: Lack of hard copy menu with description, Oily food, Unavailability of nutrition info
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kryptonitewhale
Points +250
Excellent Mexican Food - Edit
The food here is great! The Guacamaya wrap is basically a Crunchwrap but 100x better. Staff are always nice too.
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SincerelySunita
Points +79
SO IMPRESSED!!! - Edit
My gosh, the food choices as well as the drinks were just fantastic!!!! And the portions are quite large!!! Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!!!
Read morePros: Exceptional choices, Clean, GF options
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vegan.panda
Points +587
Viva La Guacamaya Oasis - Edit
So many options and authentic Mexican dishes! Tbh some of the best all vegan Mexican food I’ve had in LA. I’d definitely recommend this spot to my carnivore friends too
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vagovegano
Points +5359
One of my favorites… - Edit
Everything on the menu here is excellent. I always go for the menudo made with snow mushroom to replicate tripe. I’ve tried their ceviche in the past which is really good as well. More recently, I tried their birria tacos which were phenomenal.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, 100% delicious , Indoor and outdoor seating available within mall
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joeydeath
Points +26
Avoid. - Edit
Overpriced, small portions, and terrible customer service. I just got a job nearby and was optimistic about supporting the only vegan restaurant close enough for my patronage during lunch breaks. On my first visit, I was disappointed at the lack of friendliness. I attempted to charm a welcoming attitude out of the employees but to no avail. The side of beans I ordered was little more than a shot glass. But I gave them a second chance because, as a vegan, I am kind-hearted. Again, I regretted entering the establishment. I speculate the owner had high hopes of pursuing their dream of opening a cruelty-free eatery, but the workers did not share the same enthusiasm. I would like to believe that we're all a family here, but this place does a disservice to the community.
Read morePros: Satisfactory Taste, The only vegan place in Downey, CA, Clean
Cons: Poor customer service, Small portions, Overpriced
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nobuddyknows
Points +333
So many things to try - Edit
The food here is so good and their are so many things to try. I wish I could’ve tried everything, but I ended up trying the Chile relleno burrito and a wet burrito. They were both so flavorful and filling. I’ll definitely have to go back to try other things.
Read morePros: Huge parking lot, Many different food items to try, Big portions
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Alyssa.Rosa
Points +118
New Favorite Vegan Mexican Food?! - Edit
This place is amazing! It’s fully vegan and delicious. My non-vegan mom got the relleno burrito and a strawberry agua fresca. I tried the Abuelitas Gorditas filled with mushroom carnitas and a Soyrizzo relleno burrito in a bowl for later (bowl without tortilla to make it gluten free). I was surprised at first with the price of our food but tasting the quality and seeing the portion size made me feel it is worth it. Now I wish they had more locations. I’m so glad we stopped by!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-14
Pros: Fresh ingredients , Tasty with Gluten Free Options , Non-vegans May love it as well
Cons: Pricy like typical vegan prepared food , Only one location
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MeMeMeow
Points +336
Hmm - Edit
Okay I’m sure a lot of people have had much better experience, but every time I come here and try something different I am unfortunately disappointed. So I just stick to the pozole which is my favorite here. The v meat they use in it is perfect. Other than that, meh. Try it if you really want to!
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LisaR77
Points +16
Delicious! - Edit
So happy to have found an all vegan restaurant in Downey. We now have a go-to when we’re in the area. #Veganuary
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loganu
Points +24
Great food - Edit
Mushroom carnitas are fantastic.
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RadonnaWillis
Points +20
Deliciousness! Can’t wait to go back!!! - Edit
Food is fresh and tasty. Great drinks too!
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vedgewholesale
Points +47
Delish! - Edit
So awesome to have this 💯 % plant based restaurant in Downey! Just got off work and found this location - such a surprise!
Read morePros: Delicious food
Cons: Slightly expensive but worth it
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chobesoy
Points +1058
Immediate favorite! - Edit
This quickly jumped up my favorites list, with everything being vegan you could eat for hours...All the cheeses are veggie based so I had to grab a chile relleno burrito along with tostacos and just for good measure (hey, leftovers) a mountain of nachos. The portions are huge and everything was delicious. The atmosphere is wonderful and it's such a joy to eat here. Will definitely go back.
Read morePros: 100% Plant Based, Large menu, Large portions
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batmaninked
Points +16
Great place! - Edit
As a person who has a seafood allergy I am unable to eat at many places due to cross contamination. But this place is beyond great, friendly staff, nice setting & amazing food. Definitely a top favorite place!
Read morePros: Lots of vegans options , Plant based , Amazing food
Cons: None
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crazycatladyLA
Points +53
Great food! - Edit
I love their menu. Me and my non vegan friends love the taste.
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Zombiecynthia
Points +5513
Vegan Oasis w/Areas for Growth - Edit
First and foremost, absolutely love the decor of this place. High marks for cleanliness, friendliness, and being vegan- excuse me “Plant-Based.” As a “old” vegan, I understand and appreciate more places being welcoming of all, but to me the title “plant-based” sometimes can entail animal by-products so I’ll still ask.
Read moreFood was great- I ate every morsel, in the beginning I was like- it should have came with a side of chips for salsa dipping but it was satisfying without the chips being needed. NOTE: if you’re like me and don’t do onions order without! I messed up and forgot I basically ate a whole onion!
Highly recommend the agua fresca - cucumber anything!
The feel of this establishment is amazing, but has potential to be better as I would consider it a place to bring friends, solo/duo dates. It’s also in a great location (close to the movie theater). Amazing outdoor area/patio.
My only recommendations would be: focusing on the presentation for food especially for dinning in. I might be biased but there shouldn’t be food smears on the plate. Also, should utensils be reusable for in-door dinning not disposable? Or is that just me? And of course I would recommend more sustainable/eco-friendlier packaging. No oil-based plastics please! For the prices of the meals $15 a plate, I think this would elevate the establishment more if they switched. This might be me completely, but I’d align the oasis feel of the establishment with the music, it was a total mismatch for me, techno beats in an oasis?
Updated from previous review on 2022-05-13
Pros: PLANT BASED (All Vegan), Agua Frescas, Lovely establishment that is welcoming to all
Cons: Can be expensive, Food presentation and needs sustainable packaging, Mismatch of establishment w/music
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