Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Kitchen offering plant-based Mexican street food menu of tacos, gorditas, quesadillas, tortas, nachos, flautas, burgers, and burritos. Set up in the patio of the International Bar in downtown since 2019. Added meat to the menu August 2024. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:00pm, Fri 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-10:00pm.
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Last update on 13 Aug 2024 by AndrewSchepers
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53 Reviews
First Review by samirarojo
CarolineMarti
Points +287
open noon - 11pm - Edit
I love this food. Better every time!!!!
Read moreY'all need to stop hating this amazing chef bc it's hard to succeed as an all vegan business. He's incredibly talented. The restaurant is not what it was. It's still a GREAT PLACE TO GO GET VEGAN FOOD. This meal was the highlight of my day and I am going back tomorrow
Updated from previous review on 2024-12-09
Pros: Vegan amazing , Rooftop Deck , Open Noon to 11pm
Cons: added nonvegan items to the m
CarolineMarti
Adobado taco was the best, I tried l mushroom and carne asada as well
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sljain77
Points +66
Delicious - Edit
Super tasty tacos! Too bad they aren’t 100% vegan anymore.
Read morePros: Tacos
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Desertvegan
Points +24
No longer vegan! - Edit
In a very disappointing move, Lick It Up IS NO LONGER A VEGAN EATERY. Vegan options are now considered a substitute and are an additional $5!!
Read moreEditor: please reduce this review to 1 star since they are no longer fully vegan.
Pros: I used to like everything. , Won’t be supporting them any longer.
Cons: Extra charge for vegan options.
CarolineMarti
Not very accurate, vegan tacos are $4.5 ea no upcharge
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MeowMeowBeanz
Points +58
Update - No longer vegan - Edit
I am glad lick it up exists but honestly do not find myself going as much after they moved from their Monarch location. Several items got more expensive and it's inside yet another bar (bars aren't a welcoming or comfortable environment for me, monarchs patio was a little easier to deal with).
Read moreThe food can be amazing depending on who makes it and what mood they're in, but even last year quality was getting inconsistent, sometimes the nachos would be drowning in grease etc. For the price consistency would be nice.
Also, their salsas used to actually have a kick to them and that's no longer the case. For instance, the red 'salsa' tastes like some kind of tomato cream sauce. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has noticed that they're very bland.
Edit -
As of August 2024, this place is no longer vegan and serves vegan options with an up charge.
Updated from previous review on 2019-11-20
Pros: Lots of menu items to choose from, Nice looking dinnerware , Food can be very good
Cons: Very pricey, some menu items got more expensive , It's in a bar, Salsa isn't spicy whatsoever
CarolineMarti
I think he might have changed the menu. This is the second review I am reading that says upcharge for vegan food
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AndrewSchepers
Points +68
From Vegan to Carnist Overnight - Edit
This place used to be amazing. As of August, 2024, the owner changed the menu to being a pro-carnivore restaurant. It's not just omnivore. They now charge extra for vegan options, so they're exploiting animals and vegans at the same time.
Read moreIt's extra disappointing coming from a restaurant that was known for being one of the only vegan spots for hundreds of miles around to now taking advantage of vegan customers.
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-05
Cons: Dead animals, Animal secretions, Compromised morality
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mandamanda
Points +782
Good food, awful location - Edit
Nachos were amazing, burrito was good but a little salty. Now to the awful location - The bar played music as if it was a nightclub at 6pm, it sucked sitting there trying to enjoy the food. We saw people turning as soon as they entered and I assume that’s why. I would highly recommend everyone who wants to try their food to only do take out.
Read morePros: The nachos were awesome, Friendly kitchen staff
Cons: Slow service, Too loud music, bartender vaping inside
Guest
CosetteTape
Points +26
Best Vegan Carne Fries Ever! - Edit
I have tried a few dishes here including the fries, burritos, and tacos. I really enjoy the complex flavors they put in their food. The flavors remind me of traditional food here in EP, but the only complaint I have is how much salt they put in their food. I can never finish my plates because of how salty the dishes are! Other than that, the atmosphere is nice, I’ve always had quick service , and the food is perfect for if you’re drunk (which is perfect for having a bar right next to it) or just want filling Mexican vegan food!
Read morePros: Portion size , Flavors , Quick service
Cons: Salty, A bit expensive
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cmac0315
Points +30
You have to try this place! - Edit
I came here with my husband and friend for dinner. It was AMAZING! The service was awesome and the food was delicious!! I could not believe their whole menu was vegan. This place has definitely become one of my favorites!
Read morePros: Food, Atmosphere, Service
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GoblinFrog
Points +229
Omg - Edit
This place is so delicious!! Had the fresh flautas and I will return anytime I'm in El Paso. The workers were friendly and the bar was vibey. I hope to come back and grab some drinks too
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o21o
Points +216
Delicious but salty - Edit
Appreciate the extensive vegan choices, but our group found it a bit too salty; suggesting a lighter hand with the salt would enhance the overall enjoyment. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Many all vegan options , Meats are delicious , Large portions
Cons: Too salty
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JuanMartínMacías
Points +67
Nice - Edit
It was so tasty! For those who likes Mexican food, this is a very good option and 100% cruelty free!
Read morePros: Good price, Great location, Tasty
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anirams
Points +47
Okay. - Edit
Location/spot is cool, staff friendly... food was eh. Not much going on, good texture but protein especially bland. Drink was kinda same way.
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immallama
Points +301
Good food, cool venue - Edit
The food was good, tho a bit spicy. I got the carne asada fries.
Read moreA lot of food for the price! Service was excellent. I wish I was in town to try more items.
I took family that isn’t vegan, they also enjoyed Lick It Up.
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pukiiland
Points +464
The torta - Edit
Is to die for. I can’t say anything more!
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ShakeemaRomero
Points +79
Food was tasty! - Edit
Visited El Paso and tried here vegan Mexican street food.
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QualityEats
Points +20
Great food - Edit
Tried the verde burrito. It was absolutely fantastic, and the people were very friendly. Will definitely be back when I’m in the area.
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helpmekiki
Points +125
Loved it! - Edit
Was traveling through and so happy to find this place. All vegan huge menu selection. We ordered nachos, potato & cheese taco, and a carne asado taco. Very delicious and located inside of a great bar. Very fun.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-01-01
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penny2023
Points +13
Delicious! - Edit
I’m new a plant-based lifestyle and LIU was what I was looking for in my travels. Delicious food that fits my likes and needs. Thank you! #Veganuary
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Dipomaj69
Points +381
Solid Vegan Eats - Edit
Was in El Paso on business and stopped in for lunch. This is a really cool vegan joint inside of a bar. I had the chorizo, potato, cheese taco (delish) and the verde burrito (also delish). Also had the hibiscus tea which was tasty as well.
Read morePros: All vegan options, Cool vibe, Tasty food
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The Gay Vegans
Points +375
Delsih option in downtown El Paso (super close to the 10) - Edit
I was in El paso for a night and came by for dinner. I had read earlier reviews and have to say I was pleasantly surprised, and happy I walked over.
Read moreYou may know by now that it's in a bar. When I arrived, about 3pm, there were three tables of guests, all eating. The bar was a bar, and clean and a good place to eat.
The server/cook was awesome. Friendly and helpful.
I ordered two carne asada tacos and one mileanesa taco. All three were packed with flavor and delish. I wish I could have had room for a fourth.
Highly recommend.
Pros: Delish tacos, Friendly service
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sicksucka
Points +34
Amazing Street Food - Edit
Lovely staff, good pricing, and delicious food.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Good portions, Taste amazing
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AngelaLewisArt
Points +26
Great Mexican food - Edit
Delicious Mexican street food
Read morePros: Delicious Mexican street food
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ATamale
Points +38
Great plant based restaurant - Edit
One of the best plant based restaurants ever!
Read morePros: All plant based options.
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BaileySchneider
Points +2220
Okay flavor, terrible environment - Edit
El Paso seriously needs to up their vegan game. Juarez has better options while browsing HappyCow.
Read moreThis place is located inside a bar which I wasn’t aware of. I would have gotten my food to go but we were on a road trip and it was hot outside. So eating inside it was.
I hate bar scenes so this kinda sucked but nothing I could do about it. Tables were all taken so we had to sit at the bar.
I went for the brunch special but when I asked the girl for the brunch menu she had no idea what I was talking about even though it was plastered on their insta. Turns out someone took it and was looking at it at a table.
I ordered the regular picadillo burrito with a side of chips and salsa and an additional side of chips and queso.
The burrito itself was fine. The flavors were very strong just not really a flavor I cared for. Almost no beans inside. The burrito was pretty dry but it came with two sauces. They were both kicking some heat. The green one was my favorite.
The queso had a good flavor but it had green chile overload inside of it. Wound up only being able to eat half the cup because the other half was all hatch chiles.
The waitress forgot the chips and salsa so I reminded her and she said she forgot to add it to the bill. She came out with the receipt showing me she didn’t add it and I didn’t pay for it and on the receipt it showed chips and salsa. I had to point it out to her that it was on the receipt lol She was like “oh oops that’s our fault” lol
When she brought it out I was super disappointed. It was just four small cups of the sauces that the burrito came with. Not salsa at all. I wound up not even eating it. You can’t even fit a chip into the tiny cups and it wasn’t true salsa- just sauces. So that was super disappointing.
I also got my food way after multiple people after me ordered so idk what that was about. I wound up waiting about 5 min for the queso, 15 minutes for the burrito and 20 for the “salsa” that I didn’t eat.
Food was also pretty pricy. Especially for the portion size. I wound up paying $20.
Overall this place was a bit disappointing. Flavor was okay, environment was horrendous and staff was not helpful or knowledgeable on their own menu.
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-20
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jcramer8
Points +104
Tasty vegan food - Edit
100% vegan menu. Everything I tried was delicious.
Read morePros: All vegan, Lots of options
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Skye
Points +1318
Wanted to visit as we were traveling through. - Edit
It was better than ok. Flavors were excellent. I’d switch from Beyond meat to impossible meat though! Spicy if you like it!
Read morePros: All vegan , Bar , Flavors
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tadecamp
Points +122
AMAZING food - Edit
The food here is incredible, and so was the service. A hiccup with Square made my order go missing even though I paid, and after waiting a while and my friend already finishing his order I finally asked about it. The chef was SUPER nice and gave me extra food even though I didn’t ask for any and was totally fine waiting longer for it. The food was INCREDIBLE, so dang good. Love the sauces. Highly recommend the tacos!
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