Beer/Wine
Caribbean
Costa Rican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Restaurant and bar with a large menu, some of which are vegan items, including the chickpea burger, rice with vegetables, pasta with broccoli, juices. Open Mon 5:00pm-9:00pm, Wed-Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm.
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Avenida 73 (at Calle 215), Puerto Viejo De Talamanca, Costa Rica
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- Outdoor seating
- Accepts credit cards
- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 16 Feb 2023 by CamilaSilvaL
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35 Reviews
First Review by Ash-lea
Singerjulie
Points +251
Every course, 5 stars. - Edit
We had 3 courses here and I loved all of them. The patacone cups filled with guacamole to start were tasty - my other half didn't enjoy them as much as I did, but they were good. We ordered the creamy pasta and the veg pasta for mains. Perfectly cooked spaghetti, with a sauce and chopped up veggies - really tasty. The pièce de résistance however, was the vegan snickers cake for dessert. It was insanely good - easily the best vegan dessert I've ever eaten. It was rich, creamy, silky-smooth and full of flavour .I really wished we had ordered one each instead of one to share! They have lots of vegan options on the menu, and the balcony upstairs is a great for people-watching! They also had a gorgeous, friendly cat downstairs who wasn't averse to some tickles.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-10-29
Pros: Excellent food, Superb dessert, Upstairs tables
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sephii
Points +39
You need to try the dessert - Edit
Vegan offers clearly highlighted, lovely service. Had the gnocchi which were really good but the real deal was the (vegan) Snickers cake. Oh my.
Read morePros: Nice terrace, Lovely service, Piggy bank at the counter to help stray animals
Cons: Serves meat
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AlfonsoVillalobos
Points +30
5 estrellas - Edit
Los mejores gnocchis que he probado, espero volver para probar mas cosas.
Read morePros: Sabor, Porción , Precio
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MelHunter
Points +56
Get the gnocchi - Edit
Delicious gnocchi, friendly staff and lovely drink
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d_usha
Points +28
Their hearts are in the right place, but the experience is underwhelming - Edit
Waited well over an hour for food (even starters like simple salad and a bruschetta). Food is overpriced (although it’s actually normal in this neck of the woods), and tastes only ok. The people are very nice though and work hard. Added bonus for local cat who is a sweetheart:
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traumfee
Points +312
OK food. Friendly staff. Shady area at night - Edit
We went at night and it was a bit of a shady area. Wouldn't have liked to walk there alone. May be different during the day...
Read moreThe staff was very friendly.
The drinks were HUGE and I guess if they couldn't fit the mixture into one jar they didn't discard the "rest" but served of too. Really nice presentation of juices. Had better ones though.
The food was OK from the taste perspective. The vegan gnocchi were swimming in sauce and I think it just a bit of mushroom ... Less than may be assumed.
The green currea appeare OK, but not exciting or else.
The two people that had a snickers cake loved it and would probably have it again.
I also ordered a serving of patacones as a starter, which the lady did not hear or forget. It was good in the end because there wasn't room for it anymore.
There was a huge, loud and very annoying group so we wanted to leave quickly ...
Kitchen staff also appeared friendly.
There is a roof / upstairs seating, which was occupied when we went.
Pros: Many options, Clean bathrooms
Cons: Location at night, Food a bit too plain/expected more
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LiaSofia
Points +379
Very tasty and fresh food - Edit
We went here because it was recommended by fellow travelers we met on our route - and we were not disappointed!
Read moreThe food was very nice and fresh and the drinks were really big. We had the veggies with coconut/peanut sauce and the veggies with caribbean sauce. I absolutely loved the peanut sauce.
Staff was also very friendly and made the caribbean experience complete.
Pros: Many vegan options, Drink sizes are big, Friendly staff
Cons: Slightly pricey
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FrHoB
Points +32
Delicious Food - Edit
Good service, delicious and fresh food, many vegan options
Read morePros: Fresh, Good service, Kind owner
Cons: n/a
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BaLu48
Points +542
Bodenständig gut - Edit
Es gibt sehr viel vegane Optionen zum Auswählen. Die Bruschetta war sehr lecker, das Curry mit Erdnusssauce war bodenständig gut.
Read moreDer Mais wir hier mit Kolben verkocht, das ist etwas umständlich zu essen.
Der Service war super nett!
Pros: Viele vegane Optionen
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EWaterman
Points +247
Very good - Edit
Homemade burgers were great and the peanut sauce was very tasty. Rice was just okay, a little dry. Yummy smoothie!
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CamilaSilvaL
Points +6440
Breadfruit gnocchis - Edit
I tried the breadfruit gnocchis based on the reviews and it was the best choice! They are very delicious with fresh turmeric and a generous portion. The restaurant and staff are very nice and the drinks with coconut are amazing!
Read moreIt’s a bit expensive but worth it.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-16
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KleinerKeks
Points +20
Super Service & leckeres Essen - Edit
Hier haben wir uns sofort wohl gefühlt. Der Service ist wirklich top! Da merkt man, dass die Leute richtig Spaß an ihrer Arbeit haben😄Das Essen war auch sehr lecker, gute Auswahl und Preis-Leistung hat gestimmt.
Read morePros: Viele vegane Optionen, Super netter & zuvorkommender Service, Gute Lage
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CarlaWeiland
Points +807
Highly recommended! - Edit
Nice vibe, delicious food, a lot of vegan choices! Nice staff and great terrace 👍🏼👍🏼
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Cello
Points +453
Best service in a long time - Edit
And the food was delicious, too!
Read moreA must visit for all people! Try the Coco Loco!
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LouKeil
Points +123
Bestes Essen und bester Service - Edit
Den wir in CR hatte. Top Preis Leistung. Das Essen war wirklich GROSSARTIG und auch von der Menge her perfekt.
Read morePros: Viele Vegane Optionen, Tolles Preis Leistungsverhältnis, Viel Gemüse
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Debi10
Points +164
Super lecker, absolut empfehlenswert - Edit
Wir waren zweimal hier essen und waren super begeistert. Das Essen ist wirklich super lecker, extrem abwechslungsreich (hat auch immer ein Wochenmenu vegan mit immer anderen Speisen). Wir haben hier die beste Pasta seit langem gegessen. Auch das karibische Essen war mega lecker und konnte man optional noch mit Tofu verfeinern. Für uns war auch toll, dass die Bedienung sehr auf die Kinder einging und ihnen extra noch Spezielwünsche erfüllte. Auch von den Getränken können wir nur schwärmen, alles wird frisch zubereitet und sehr schön angerichtet. 100% empfehlenswert - ein Muss wer in Puerto Viejo vorbei kommt!!
Read morePros: Viele vegane Optionen, Super nette und auch kinderfreundliche Bedienung, Alles frisch zubereitet und auch lokale Gerichte
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LeaVyskočilová
Points +44
Fell in love with the place! - Edit
For a non vegan place they have so many vegan options and everything is so tasty! Staff talks english and everyone is super nice. I had the pesto pasta that I had to come back for three times and a vegan burger which was also delicious! Wish they had a place in every part of Costa Rica.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Friendly staff that talks english, Lovely atmosphere
Cons: Gets busy so come early!
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Elone
Points +134
Great food and many vegan options - Edit
The stuff is very friendly and they all speak English. There are many vegan options to choose from and a daily special menu with even more vegan options. They also had a vegan dessert which was Snickers cake and very tasty. The location is a bit small so I recommend to go there early in the evening or make a reservation first. I was there around 6:30 PM.
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lausanz13
Points +70
Italian-run restaurant with a few vegan options. - Edit
We’ve come twice already, as they have different vegan options and the food has good quality. The owners are warm and welcoming. I highly recommend it as there’s not many vegan restaurants and after a few days you’ve tried all of them.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-07-03
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-03
Pros: Spectacular gnocchi, unique recipe. , Excellent service., fair prices.
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LillyElisa
Points +58
Disappointing - Edit
We came here after relying on some of the good reviews but the food was very disappointing. We had the veggies with the Caribbean sauce but it tasted just like boiled veggies with broth, nothing Caribbean at all. The peanut coconut stir fry was over salted. Seemed like another place that doesn’t put any effort in making good food. Quite a bummer.
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Nathan
Points +2089
Home-cooked taste. - Edit
A good option if you are in town. My friend and I ordered their gnocchi and Asian curry which if I recall were their specials of the day. Both were flavourful and had a home-cooked feel. Definitely worth a try.
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CherryFlamingo
Points +403
Un cheesecake vegan à tomber - Edit
Ouvert après 17h (la plupart des restaurants vg ferment à cette heure là), ils ont un Vegan cheesecake snickers à tomber 🤤 un des meilleurs que j'ai mangé !
Read moreTheodora333
The ambiance of most lovely post of yours was also noteworthy - from the elegant decor to the impeccable service giving to you at the restaurant I hope you enjoyed it?
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PeterEmanuel
Points +38
Fantastic food with a large vegan selection - Edit
This restaurant was a true gem. There were more vegan items than I have seen at any other restaurant in the area and totally reasonable prices. The Italian hostess was charming. I had the chickpea burger with salad and veggies. The presentation was a work of art just adding to the charm. I wish I had discovered this earlier in my trip as I'd go back as often as possible.
Read moreYou won't be disappointed with this place.
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KathiChorneyko
Points +46
Good vegan selections - Edit
Friendly dining experience
Read morePros: Variety of vegan options, Entertaining bartender, Good food with lots of veggies
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AndreasM
Points +1046
Love this - Edit
Love the menu. Be sure to be on time, it can get buissy.
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Markwell99
Points +43
Amazing find in Puerto Viejo - Edit
After trying out a number of restaurants toting vegan options and being disappointed, Madre Tierra was the real deal. With maybe 60-70% of the menu actually vegan, and specials that were so delicious, this is a spot you could go to more than once because there is so much to try.
Read moreBonus because just beside is an ice cream shop that serves gelato! That’s if you still need it after VEGAN CHEESECAKE!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Super tasty food, Amazing location
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Nicolevk
Points +34
Delicious - Edit
The description doesn't do enough honour. Best vegan food I've found in Puerto Viejo. Gnocchi made of breadfruit (a bit like jackfruit) and a vegan cheesecake that comes close to the taste of Snickers, but then vegan.
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