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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
Beer/Wine
Mexican
Gluten-free
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Vegan dishes are labelled on the menu. Includes small plates such as nachos, fresh guacamole and padron peppers. Two vegan tacos with vegan chorizo and vegan feta or chipotle spiced jackfruit, a roasted cauliflower with tortillas, build your own fajitas, seven side dishes and churros for dessert. Open Mon-Thu 16:00-21:00, Fri-Sun 12:00-21:00.
4 Reviews
First Review by jc1966
craigmc
Points +34333
Disappointed - Edit
First of all, apologies for the quality of these images; it's quite dark inside, which is every Instagrammer's nightmare.
I have frequented this basement bar for many years, and it's a great spot. I would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a pint with friends.
However, I can't say the same for the food. I'm tired of places where the only vegan options are just the regular menu items minus the cheese or meat. It's 2024, and yet some places still think vegetable fajitas are sufficient. There should be options like tofu, tempeh, or plant-based meats as standard.
The service was good, and the food was edible, but the lack of effort in providing diverse vegan options is disappointing.
You are paying the same price for food minus the dairy and protein, really!
Pros: Staff, Location
Cons: Tired options
veganqueenofqueensnyc
Seriously, I don't get it either. Very disappointing.
Read morelilScorpio
true, my friend.
Read morecraigmc
🥲🥲🥲
Read moreRavishingRavenous
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Read morehack_man
A lot of effort has gone into those tacos 🤣
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Happychar
Points +45
Really poor value for money, portions too small - Edit
Service was really slow with about 2 waiters for the whole restaurant it seemed, on a very busy Tuesday night. Friend had taco Tuesday deal (3 tacos for price of 2) I thought it was too much, but it was too little (each taco plate 12.50, 10 and 8, equalling 30£) as he still wasn't full. Portions were really small for main size prices. Not worth it.
Read morePros: Some vegan veggie options , Taste was good, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Very expensive, poor value for money, Size of the meal for £10 was a starter size, Not filling
Guest
Fionah92
Points +287
Vegan Mexican food - Edit
Absolutely amazing vegan Mexican food - got nachos, tacos and a quesadilla to share with my friend and we lived it. The margaritas are yummy too
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Tasty food, Great cocktails
Guest
jc1966
Points +85
Great find in Edinburgh - Edit
I wanted somewhere for drinks near St James' Quarter for my daughter's birthday, so booked The Basement. She knew the place and was happy to go there. It's a Mexican themed bar, with a great menu catering for every dietary requirement; she's gf and vegetarian, I'm vegan...no problem at all. We were so happy that we could both eat the churros, and oh my word, they were good!
Read moreThe staff are great here. Very friendly and attentive. They have an extensive selection of tequilas, a great cocktail list and mocktails too , which I can vouch for as I was driving.
Good vibes - I'm going back soon!
Pros: Churros that were vegan AND gf! , At least 3 different mains - tacos etc, Several dishes that staff would adapt
Guest
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