Vegan
Mexican
Vegan Mexican restaurant serving burgers, tacos, sopes, quesadillas, salsas and desserts. Open Mon 3:00pm-11:30pm, Tue 3:00pm-11:00pm, Wed-Sun 3:00pm-11:30pm.
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Calle 22 Norte, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, 77720
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Last update on 08 Mar 2024 by geometric-noise
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Added by hopheadred on 07 Nov 2023
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25 Reviews
First Review by hopheadred
Smileynoreally
Points +358
Delicious tacos - Edit
I had the three tacos dish and my favorite were definitely the soy chorizo tacos. One thing that I didn't love was the fact that the tortillas were fried. Overall the dish was fried so it didn't feel like the healthiest of things to enjoy. That said it tasted great and I appreciated the side of rice and beans. The price was fair. I'm open to going back and trying something else on the menu.
Read moreStaff was super friendly!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-28
Pros: Tacossss, Price, Friendly and attentive staff
Cons: The food felt very fried
Guest
SiddharthMahendran
Points +141
Tasty tacos - Edit
Small place with a really small menu. But tasty food
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RogerManauSifres
Points +20
Tremendos tacos veganos - Edit
Deliciosa comida tipica mexicana en formato vegano. Local agradable y muy buena atención :)
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SimonDuan
Points +26
Nice Vegan Place - Edit
Very tasty Mexican food. Friendly host. Happy atmosphere.
Read moreWe really enjoyed our time there.
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LillianFairclough
Points +104
Loved it! - Edit
The food was delicious and the owner was so friendly.
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Lisa.James
Points +28
Very tasty - Edit
Great food, would absolutely recommend!
Read morePros: Choice, Taste
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JazzMistress91
Points +25
Amazing vegan traditional food - Edit
It took a while to find this place because it’s not in the main area.
Read moreThe food is freshly prepared there, tastes like Mexican heaven and the care of the two woman working there is absolutely amazing! We ordered meatballs which are made of lentils and gringas. The sauces are super spicy and it’s an explosion of taste in your mouth! A MUST TRY if you are in playa del Carmen
Pros: Blue curaçao margarita , Crunchy nachos and guacamole , Gringas de pastor!
Cons: I think the location on maps is not correct, No other cons!!!
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FieldRoaster🌱
Points +414
Good nachos - all freshly made - Edit
Adding my agreement to the other positive reviews. It’s worth going here rather than the vegan option at various other places. Relaxed environment and all vegan. Nachos were great. Tacos and quesadilla also good.
Read morePros: Nachos , Freshly made
Dariush
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Read moreDariush
I KNOW ITS GOOD!
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mazin
Points +49
You must try La Vieja Escuela!!! Delicious, authentic Mexican food with a great vibe!!!!! - Edit
We absolutely loved La Vieja Escuela!! We ate there twice while we were in Playa del Carmen and cannot recommend it more highly (even for carnivores)!!! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was incredibly warm, and the vibe was fantastic.
Read moreThis is authentic Mexican cuisine (adapted for vegans), prepared to order. The warm and caring owner, Jimena, opened the restaurant about a year ago with financial help from her mother. Tragically, Jimena’s mother recently passed away, and the restaurant is a tribute to her. The restaurant’s name means “Old School” and is a reference to the fantastic, old school music videos from the 80s and 90s that are constantly playing in the very chill, laid-back atmosphere of the restaurant.
While it is only 100 meters (about 100 yards) from Playa del Carmen’s main drag of Fifth Avenue (La Quinta Avenida), La Vieja Escuela is worlds away from the fake, commercial and overpriced tourist trap restaurants there.
You MUST try this restaurant!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-04
Pros: Delicious, authentic cuisine, Warm, caring service, Laid-back vibe with great music
Cons: None
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HeidyLu
Points +64
Comida Tradicional Mexicana vegana - Edit
Comida Mexicana con sabor Original, con opciones diversas, excelente atención y buena música.
Read moreFuimos a cenar dos noches, para probar cosas diferentes, todo está muy bueno, volvería muchas veces más!!!
El precio está bien!
Pros: Menú , Atención , Ambiente
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whosthegoss
Points +233
Affordable and delicious! - Edit
Most affordable meal we had in Playa and especially on Avenida Quinta. The nachos are bomb and a good portion size! The gringa de pastor was very tasty but also small - go for the nachos if you’re really hungry. Also, the carrot cake is delicious, crazy good frosting! Apple Maps took us to the completely wrong location when we searched by the restaurant name, so here is a good address to help others : Av. 22 Entre 1era y Calle Quinta Avenida
Read moreGonzalo Guerrero
77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-23
Pros: Carrot cake!, Affordable, All vegan
Cons: Gringa de pastor is pretty small
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CaitlinJulia
Points +321
Great food! - Edit
This is such a cute little place playing 90s to 2000s music videos. The sopes, nachos and quesadillas were excellent.
Read moreJimenaUrban
Muchas Gracias por tu recomendación hacemos todo con el corazón sabemos lo importante que es la alimentación y el ambiente para que te sientas agusto con buena música
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ChristinaAtlanta
Points +96
Macho nachos - Edit
I tried the nachos at the recommendation of other reviews, and they did not disappoint. I want to know what kind of cheese that is
Read morePros: Cheeze, Guac, Service
JimenaUrban
How awesome that you enjoyed the nachos!
Read more"The cheese we use is a vegan Oaxaca cheese."
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VeggieInThe6ix
Points +943
Great place - Edit
Really like this place and have gone 3 times now. It’s a relaxed spot (with loud music) just off 5th. Good food and nice staff.
Read moreJimenaUrban
Thank you for your comment and visit
Read moreWe are delighted with your visits.
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GregoryPomeroy
Points +55
Incredible traditional Mexican Food in Playa del Carmen - Edit
On a recent trip to Playa Del Carmen we had the honor of being hosted at a delicious vegan restaurant and bar, La Vieja Escuela 🌱📀
Read moreJimena, the owner, opened up last May and has done an amazing job bringing freshness and local flavors to every dish with a crisp and clean presentation.
A few items we swooned over were:
🍅 homemade salsa: spicy and kicks a punch in every bite.
🍈 cantaloupe juice was so fresh and delicious our 8-year-old nearly finished in one gulp
🌮 the tacos were a delightful combination of fresh vegetables and flavor-packed beans that left us satisfied yet craving more
🫓🥑 the sopes were perfection topped with savory goodness
The menu is extensive and is sure to satisfy any flavor palette and desire. 😋 It’s a fantastic location in the heart of the city with a short walk to the beach as well. The vibe is calm and hip, with plenty of fresh air, beats and flavors. 💥
This kitchen has done a lovely job veganizing cultural cuisine packed with freshness and flavor. We highly recommend 👏🏻
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En un viaje reciente a Playa Del Carmen tuvimos el honor de ser hospedados en un delicioso restaurante y bar vegano, La Vieja Escuela 🌱📀
Jimena, la propietaria, abrió sus puertas en mayo pasado y ha hecho un trabajo increíble al brindar frescura y sabores locales a cada platillo tradicional mexicano con una presentación limpia y fresca.
Algunos elementos que nos desmayaron fueron:
🍅 salsa casera: picante y da un toque fuerte en cada bocado.
🍈 El jugo de melón estaba tan fresco y delicioso que nuestro hijo de 8 años casi se lo terminó de un trago.
🌮 los tacos fueron una deliciosa combinación de vegetales frescos y frijoles llenos de sabor que nos dejaron satisfechos pero con ganas de más.
🫓🥑 los sopes eran perfectos cubiertos con delicias saladas
El menú es extenso y seguramente satisfará cualquier paleta de sabores y deseos. 😋 Es una ubicación fantástica en el corazón de la ciudad, a pocos pasos de la playa también. El ambiente es tranquilo y moderno, con mucho aire fresco, ritmos y sabores. 💥
Esta cocina ha hecho un trabajo encantador al veganizar una cocina cultural llena de frescura y sabor. Lo recomendamos ampliamente 👏🏻
Pros: Fresh food, Tacos , Sopes
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Barbara_beccafico
Points +99
Great Mexican food ! - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious ! We tasted every dish and shared. Our whole family loved it (kids, and my mom who isn’t vegan). The pina colada was good too ! Prices are good.
Read morePros: Food, Cocktails, Service
Cons: Music, Seating
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ShellieRobinson
Points +82
Lovely place, great food! - Edit
Had dinner here a couple of nights ago and really loved it. Nachos, burger and quesadillas with carrot cake to finish. All delicious with friendly service. Tables outside but set back off road.
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JessicaFMurray
Points +18
Delicious Quesadillas Pastore - Edit
A lovely quiet spot just off the main drag. We enjoyed truly delicious and hearty quesadillas pastore with coronas in a comfy little table right on the street. Very friendly service too. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Food, Service
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partykathi
Points +32
Dinner - Edit
The Food was amazing, Unfortunately the portions are rather small, would recommend it anyway, I was glad I was able to try a pastor taco.
Read morePros: Food variety
Cons: Portion size (too Small)
JimenaUrban
Thank you very much for your comment and for your visit we promise you that we will make the biggest tacos for you to return
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VickiNewMath
Points +794
Best little vegan spot in Carmen!!! - Edit
Small menu and big choices! Everything is flavorful, fresh, and vegan! Get the Agua de coco to start and finish with the carrots cake. I had the nachos and so filling! Super cheap too!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-01-05
Pros: Vegan, Vegan, Vegan
JimenaUrban
Thanks for your visit we hope to see you again soon
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EeshEats
Points +221
Everything fresh & delicious - Edit
We tried several dishes—los sopes, la quesadilla, la gringa de pastor, y las albóndigas, una Piña colada y una margarita—everything was tasty and freshly prepared. Compliments to the chef! We will be back for dessert… #Veganuary
Read morePros: Fresh, Good prices, Plant based, no substitutes
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mathieulagarde
Points +141
Amazing food. - Edit
Food is amazing! Everything is fresh and tasty!
Read morePros: Food
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Spicycauliflower182
Points +2657
Come early - Edit
We really wanted to like this place but unfortunately we got here a bit late on an evening they'd been very busy and had almost nothing left to sell. We ended up having the meatballs which were okay but came with a very tiny portion of cold rice. They didn't have enough fillings left to make 3 different tacos, and the ones we had were very bland. Two staff working but no customers besides us, and after they cooked, one was smoking in the seats out front which is not a great look. They were very apologetic about our bad experience though and they didn't even add the tacos to our bill. That was kind, but honestly it was fair as well.
Read moreIt might be a very different experience if you come for lunch, but we didn't want to go back.
Cons: Food was cold and not tasty, Very few things to choose from at night , The guy who cooked was smoking out front after
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markprwyatt
Points +102
Delicous vegan tacos! - Edit
Hidden gem! Serves delicious vegan tacos! Chef was happy to make recommendations!
Read moreJimenaUrban
Muchas Gracias por su visita y su comentario qué bueno que les gustó la comida
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hopheadred
Points +31
Delicious handmade vegan tacos - Edit
Very cute little 100% vegan taco shop serving tacos, sopes, quesadillas etc. Handmade/house-made food, really good rustic tortillas, super spicy salsa. Very flavorful and enjoyable. Nice to have a quick vegan taco option close to the Hilton and Grand Hyatt.
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere , Friendly owner
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