Vegan-friendly
Western
Non-veg
Serves fish, vegan options available. Small inexpensive to moderate priced menu based on the local quinoa. Ask what is vegan - usually the soup and the burger as well as a few other things. No Wi-Fi; just conversation. The shop is actually a van converted into kitchen with a open area for relaxing, and a tree-house made with bamboo just beside it. Introduced seafood to the menu October 2021. Relocated from Casa del Arbol. Open Mon 12:00pm-7:30pm, Wed-Sun 12:00pm-7:30pm.
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34 Reviews
First Review by NanFr
RunEatWorld
Points +3627
Huge, tasty dishes - Edit
Went here twice due to its interesting menu. The half serve of soup was massive but really good, a thick combination of quinoa and vegetables. Both the main dishes I had were big enough to easily feed 2 people. I preferred the sauted Andian vegetables over the vegan guatita, but both were great. Appreciated the free starter and drink too. Everything is prepared fresh so it takes a bit of time, but it's worth the wait.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-30
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annamago
Points +22
Best food, heartwarming people - Edit
Delicious vegetarian/Vegan food, made with love an heartwarming welcoming service. Gorgeous friendly and caring people. Absolutely tasty and special dishes- Burgers , salads, local specialties, including drinks and cakes. Best place in town
Read morePros: The personal style, The original taste, Talking to the people
Cons: Nothing, .., ..
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kathki
Points +57
Disappointed - Edit
The food was mediocre and the service was slow. The quinoa was mushy, tasteless, and not fresh. I have been to Peru twice so I know good quinoa.
Read moreCons: Tasteless, overcooked mushy quinoa, Slow service, Vegan, but no beans!
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Jackie_vegan
Points +41
Delicious vegan food - Edit
A great little cafe near the end of Mindo’s Main Street. We are there three times during our stay in the village, and the food was delicious each time. They have an English menu with vegan dishes clearly noted. You can also order a vegan version of their different quinoa burgers (minus the cheese and mayo). The portions are big and they give you plantain chips with a spicy dip and a refreshing homemade ginger beer with your meal. The staff are really friendly too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-13
Pros: Plenty of Delicious vegan options, Generous portions and low prices, They give leftovers to the street dogs
Cons: Limited seating
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LoisEllen
Points +74
Amazing local food! - Edit
This is the best food i’ve had on my 3 month trip so far! It’s so great to be able to try vegan versions of local dishes. The owners are lovely and helpful and the food is seriously delicious! Must visit!
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PoppyFleming
Points +194
Vegan guatita - Edit
Huge portion! Tasted really good and came with plantain chips and dip and a free quinoa drink too!
Read morePros: Cheap, Lots of options
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KaraFox
Points +117
Amazing options! - Edit
Staff was very helpful and the menu was clearly marked with vegan options. If you like oyster mushrooms there are a few delicious dishes with lots of them. Would highly recommend!
Read morePros: Good options, Clearly marked menu
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MaJose
Points +38
Amazing vegan and Ecuadorian food! - Edit
They convert typical Ecuadorian dishes and make them vegan, without any lose of flavour! Portions are generous and staff is very friendly, the chef comes out to chat with clients.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan option, Traditional Ecuadorian dishes both vegan and not, Great portion size
Cons: Small space, limited seats, Don’t let the appearance fool you, it’s awesome
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OrangKnitan
Points +1198
Ecuadorian vegan food - Edit
Went there twice, it was very good! Everything freshly prepared, lots of vegetables. Free drink included and plantains as starter.
Read moreHighly recommended😄
Pros: Inexpensive , Traditional food, Mishqui
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AleBlue
Points +16
Platos típicos vegetarianos - Edit
Felicidad versiones vegetarianas de platos típicos costeños.
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HattieBailey
Points +44
Delicious! - Edit
There is a great menu of vegetarian and vegan options (all clearly labeled), they serve fish but this isn't displayed on their main menu. We tried the soup which was the best soup we've ever tasted; my partner and I both tried different main dishes and they were both absolutely delicious and full of flavour. The owner was lovely to chat to and explained what they use to make the dishes and let us try their unique cocao honey (not bee honey) and cacao BBQ sauce which were amazing. Would definitely recommend if you're in Mindo!
Read morePros: Great vegetarian and vegan menu
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ilyavs
Points +40
Awesome local vegan food - Edit
Great variety. Ecuadorian cuisine with vegan options. Absolutely delicious and great price.
Read moreAlso have workshops.
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great price, Delicious
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marissandtim
Points +2264
Good vegan options - Edit
We really liked their burgers! The buns are self made and they also make their own sauces including a barbecue sauce. Would be better if there was an option if a side dish with it because they don’t have the biggest portions. Other than the burgers, they have a vegan soup and some veganized local dishes. Also, The owner is very friendly and we chatted a while about veganism.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Really friendly owner
Cons: Quite pricey, Small portions , Not completely vegan
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Wantanja
Points +31
Best dinner in Ecuador - Edit
Even though the restaurant doesn‘t look fancy from the outside, the food is delicous! Probably the best dinner we had during our Ecuador trip, so we went there two nights in a row. Our favorites were the quinoa soup, the quinoa burger and mushrooms with coconut sauce. Usually, the Ecuadorian cuisine seemed a bit boring to us, but at this place, all the food was full of flavours. First time we didn’t feel the urge to add tons of salt. You should also try the quinoa drink/punch they make. So good!
Read morePros: Many veggie dishes, some vegan option, English menu, Big portions
Daniela1989
Why did you only give 4 stars then?
Read moreWantanja
I would have loved to give 5 stars, but the app only allows 5 star ratings for fully vegan and vegetarian restaurants.
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Orischoice
Points +45
Great food and nice people! - Edit
Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Also called The Quinoa Restaurant). Typical Ecuadorian costal food (like ceviche and enfocado) but vegan!!!
Read morePros: Lots (varied) of vegan options , Fresh vegetable, cut and cooked on the spot , Plantain chips and amazing ají while you wait
Daniela1989
Why did you only give 4 stars then? 😂
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zoeyk100
Points +115
Good food friendly service - Edit
We had a great time here! We were able to try some typical food from the Esmeraldas region of Ecuador vegan version! The food was very tasty and about in line with other restaurants in Mindo price-wise. The owners were very friendly and let us try "miel de cacao" (not bee honey, but honey made from chocolate) and several kinds of sorbet for free. We had a great conversation with them, there was a very good atmosphere here and we appreciate the options for vegan food in this little town.
Read morePros: Vegan options, typical Ecuadorian food, Friendly
Cons: Serves seafood
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JérômeGanso
Points +23
Meilleur restaurant de Mindo - Edit
Grand moment de bonheur culinaire chez cette superbe famille adorable.
Read moreLa carte vegane est hyper recherchée
, atypique, bon marché (très économique) et succulente. Tous les produits sont excellemment travaillés. Les burgers sont délicieux, tout comme la soupe maison.
Cette famille cuisine avec amour et prend le temps de tout nous raconter de quelle manière ils le font, de vrais passionnés.
Pros: Énormément d'options veganes, Gentillesse de la famille , Qualité des plats
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IsabellaBlasucci
Points +18
Delicioso! - Edit
So lovely! Que buenísimo!
Read moreI walked in and felt so comfortable and at ease in this restaurant. I ate a delicious sautéed platter of vegetables with yummy cabbage and mango salad, avocado and tomato on the side and homemade ginger beer! I enjoyed a familiar and in my humble opinion quite lovely conversation with the family who owns and work the restaurant. I really enjoyed the peaceful environment and though I think it’s a challenge to not be located right downtown I think it’s quite positive because there isn’t any loud music or sounds of town.
I left feeling satisfied in my tummy and heart! Hoping to go back tomorrow...
Thank you!
Pros: The food, The conversation , Comfortable
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Ericmarcellbridges
Points +21
One of my favorite restaurants in the world! - Edit
This place was a godsend! I am vegan and I just happened to walk up on this place. A lot of times when I am out of the United States I will eat chicken, but in Mindo I can eat some of the best vegan food in the world. The owners are so warm and caring, just like the food that they prepare. Beautiful food, beautiful owners. A little slice of vegan heaven.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Beautiful owners, Very clean
Cons: None
Daniela1989
Where did you go in the US? We have plenty of vegan options so I am curious where you stayed in the US that you didn’t have vegan options..?
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MarylouMeyer
Points +122
Beautifully flavored soup - Edit
We went here for dinner and both ordered the vegan quinoa soup (see picture). 📸🍲
Read moreThe soup was only 2.75 dollars, yet it was perfectly filling, really well seasoned and chunky in a lovely way. Would highly recommend!
Pros: Friendly owners , Great location, Best soup in Ecuador
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BjornPirson
Points +131
Good burgers - Edit
We had the "Reventador" and "Chimborazo" burgers without cheese and they where delicious! The BBQ sauce is very tasty.
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DouglasMcCaffrey
Points +866
Good food and vegan options but could be better - Edit
Visited here with my mum, girlfriend and her mum. We all the quinoa soup for starters which was very tasty and I had the sautéed vegetables and my girlfriend had a burger for our main course. My food was tasty if a little over salted the portion sizes were good and the service was pretty quick. The burger does not come with anything at all and when my girlfriend asked if she could have a side salad he said it would be an extra dollar for the salad. The burger is amazing especially with the BBQ sauce which is made with chocolate (which you can buy at the chocolate store down one of the streets on the other side of the main square) the food is good but overpriced for what it is and if you only have time to visit one place I think there are better vegan options around.
Read morePros: Great BBQ SAUCE, Fast service , Gave free tasters and was friendly
Cons: Overpriced for Ecuador, Limited vegan options
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trudyvanruiten
Points +16
Very nice hamburger! - Edit
Really enjoyed our dinner at this cozy place. Hamburger was very tasteful and the juice (Cuicocha juice) was super healthy!
Read morePros: Taste is super good!!
Cons: Small portion
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ChristianneZam
Points +36
Awful no stars - Edit
I've been treated horrible in this place more than once. I liked their quinoa soup the first time, eventhough the owner was kind of ignoring us the first time and being super friendly with other table. My husband wanted to try the soup. We were with my rescue doggie and he looked at her like disgusted and told us to go out. PET UNFRIENDLY. Then I asked if the bun on the burger was vegan and he was bothered by the question he answered that only vegan things were marked and that the burger isn't. NOT SO VEGAN FRIENDLY. We ordered a soup to share and 2 burgers (b/c then he changed his answer about the bin and said it is vegan). When I went to the bathroom my husband asked if they had WIFI the guy answered very rude "we don't have WIFI or Coke". Honestly we should have left by then but my husband told me this last incident, after the owner forgot my "vegan burger". The soup wasn't as good as I remembered so this place worths nothing. Is the only unfriendly place in all Mindo.
Read moreCons: Bad food, terrible crew, ridiculously small tables
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voyegan
Points +2103
good fast food place - Edit
I have been there twice for a burger. Even though I am still not sure if the burger bread is really 100% vegan. I like their quinoa burgers too much. The chocolate bbq sauce is amazing.
Read moreThe atmosphere is a bit strange but the service really fast.
Pros: fast, cheap
Cons: bread?
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BekkaTheOwl
Points +19
Homemade Quinoa Burgers - Edit
Fully vegetarian restaurant with vegan opinions. We had delicious Quinoa burgers with homemade cacao BBQ sauce and red cabbage salad with passionfruit dressing - yummy!! You can buy the cacao BBQ sauce / cocao honey sauce to take it home. They also offer delicious homemade ice cream, e. g. rum and raisin. I also like the decor.
Read morePros: Fresh homemade food, good value, friendly owners.
Cons: None.
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katwalk1618
Points +28
Gem on the main square - Edit
Delicious! We were looking for a truck but found that they have moved into a building. There were so many choices for vegetarians and vegans, so it was quite refreshing. The flavors were unique especially the homemade cacao ‘honey’. We enjoyed a wonderful conversation with one of the owners who gave us samplings of the cacao liquor. He spoke Spanish with us but clearly speaks English very well too. And some evenings they do bonfires next-door where the truck used to be parked. This spot stands out among a bunch of restaurants who are still trying to find their identity in Mindi. There are places trying to do traditional Ecuadorian cuisine but still throw pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers on the menus thinking it will attract tourists. Quality wins every time!
Read morePros: Nutritious , Flavorful , Unique beer selection
Cons: Out of stock on some of the beer
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