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Vegan restaurant offering a variety of appetizers, soups, entrees, pizzas, salads, brunch dishes and desserts. Also serves cocktails and mocktails. Located in Heights Waterworks. Open Tue-Thu 11:00am-9:00pm, Fri 11:00am-10:00pm, Sat 10:00am-10:00pm, Sun 10:00am-4:00pm. Closed Mon.
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449 W 19th St, Unit C200 (at Heights Waterworks), Houston, Texas, USA, 77008
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 31 Mar 2023 by Guest
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Added by pantulim on 31 Mar 2023
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41 Reviews
First Review by pantulim
lucasbaritone
Points +70
Amazing!!! - Edit
You cannot go wrong with this menu.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Atmosphere
Cons: You may have to wait for a table , They don’t take reservations
Guest
SvenWallsten
Points +39
One of the best Plant Based Restaurants! - Edit
Incredible food and service. The place is really nice and the food exceptional
Read morePros: Great place, Great service, Great food
Guest
GanzAnd3rs
Points +1013
Fantastisch!!! - Edit
Hier ist alles perfekt! Das Essen, die Getränke, die Atmosphäre und ganz allgemein das zuvorkommende Personal!
Read moreWenn du nach Houston kommst und wirklich gut vegan essen möchtest, dann musst du ins Ginger Mule gehen!
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Everything is perfect here! The food, the drinks, the atmosphere and generally the accommodating staff!
If you come to Houston and want to eat really good vegan food, you have to go to Ginger Mule!
Guest
Ansuz
Points +18
Fantastic Place - Edit
This is one of the best vegan places in Houston. The menu is expansive and diverse - everyone will be able to find something they like here - and the cost is very reasonable. I've yet to find a dish I didn't like.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-06-29
Pros: Menu is expansive, Inexpensive, Great food
Cons: Parking lot is shares to parking can be challening, Inside seating is limited so get there early, Does not take reservations
Guest
LisaGalante
Points +22
Plenty to choose from - Edit
Fantastic options, great ambiance and fresh ingredients. Choose from pizza, Latin, bowls and Asian cuisine. I didn’t get the dessert YET they looked amazing.
Read morePros: Options , Fresh ingredients , Service
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BrittanyCernek
Points +73
Perfection - Edit
Wonderful seasonings. Brussels sprouts roasted to perfection. Supreme pizza, delightful. Watermelon/basil fruit drink, slammin.
Read morePros: Fully vegan , Great seasonings on everything, Waitstaff is perfect
Guest
ValeDock
Points +59
Amazing vegan discovery in Houston - Edit
Finding a 100% plant-based restaurant with such original yet regionally adapted dishes and such great flavor was a magnificent surprise. The portions are generous, the place is beautiful and cozy, the staff is attentive and very friendly, and the alcoholic drinks are just perfect.
Read moreDefinitely a restaurant I would return to whenever I can.
Pros: Food, Beautiful and fresh place, Attention
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NehaNataraj
Points +441
Great! - Edit
12/24/2023 and 12/30/2023: Food was great, staff was super friendly and helpful! Visited once with my fiance, and then a second time with him and his parents.
Read moreFirst visit, got french toast (brunch special) with the waffle fries sides-- just delicious. Also got the butternut squash lasagna. It was also pretty tasty. Got the guava cheesecake, which had a delicious favor but unfortunately was pretty burnt, as you can see in the picture.
Second visit, got the pancakes (brunch special) with the waffle fries side, which came with a homemade ketchup-type sauce, which was great, very delicious! Also got the Vermicelli bowl, which was a bit of a let down. It was a little wet and spicy, and the vermicelli was not the texture I expected. The in-laws got a soup and nachos, which they both enjoyed very much. We split the tres leches dessert, which was really delicious and got the Mexican stamp of approval.
Overall, awesome place and food! Highly recommend.
Updated from previous review on 2024-01-28
Pros: Great food, Gread service, Wholesome food
Guest
AlinaDeeg
Points +28
Yum! - Edit
Great menu and lunch special. Lovely atmosphere (inside and outside).
Read morePros: Cauliflower wings, tres leches cake, Friendly staff, Decoration and place feels very welcoming
Cons: Pancakes too dry (more variety of toppings needed)
Guest
erinsimons
Points +206
Best vegan restaurant in houston - Edit
Love the Ginger Mule. It’s a wonderful, well decorated vegan restaurant with delicious food and a friendly staff. The menu is unique, not your typical vegan staples. #Veganuary
Read morePros: Cozy curry is to die for, Tons of options, Kind and helpful staff
Cons: You cannot make a reservation had a 1hour wait
Guest
vegangal02
Points +199
Can't go wrong here! - Edit
Portions are huge and everything tastes amazing! Haven't tried anything I don't like it. Highly recommend checking it out!
Read morePros: Big portions, Fair prices
Guest
promangos
Points +218
Loved the flavor and the options - Edit
I had no idea that this place was located in the heights! I really liked that the whole menu was vegan and the server was incredibly sweet.
Read moreSo much good food, I had to get a takeaway box for the dessert
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Wattsup
Points +383
Surprisingly great! - Edit
Read moreWe really liked it. It’s a nice location with clean bathrooms. The waiter was super friendly and knowledgeable. The curry was surprisingly super good.
Pros: Selection , Good quality , Bright bathrooms
Cons: Far from our home, Matcha mock tail
Guest
Elliottkeithmusic
Points +31
Enjoyed - Edit
The food was delicious…
Read moreserving was a bit small.
The pancakes tasted already sweetened… it didn’t need maple, even though i pored it on. I don’t eat sugar much so it was a bit much, still delicious.
Pros: Service, , Food, Cleanliness
Cons: Portions
Guest
cns71
Points +141
The best kind of vegan restaurant - Edit
Fresh, real food that’s not just quinoa/beets and not just processed impossible chik’n sandwiches. The gyro was so yummy and fresh and the limonada was awesome. Really nice place to get dinner inside or outside and our waiter was so nice!
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aesja
Points +305
10/10 - Edit
We sat out on the back patio in the shade and really enjoyed our first experience at The Ginger Mule!
Read moreOur waitstaff was so kind and friendly (Braulio was our waiter!), the cauliflower bites were PHENOMENAL (I’ve never had cauli-wings that good, ever!!), the pancakes were undetectably gluten-free and the whipped cream that comes with them was so yummy!! The omelette was the best vegan one I’ve had at any restaurant, and the caesar salad was perfect. I hadn’t had Tres Leches cake since before going vegan and their version was delicious— the guava sauce and strawberries really balanced out the sweetness🥰 the only item we ordered that I didn’t love was the lasagna— it was perfectly cooked and I loved that they snuck veggies in there, but I guess I was expecting more of an Italian-tasting dish, and this one had Mexican flavors (not sure if there’s cumin in it?)
Everything was so filling, but not “heavy.” I love that their portion sizes were HUGE!! We couldn’t finish anything and took at least half of our food to-go! Was so good! Will be coming back to try more on their big menu!
Update: went back again and the French toast was delicious! The birria tacos are a little higher priced for the small portion you get, compared to other menu options of the same price; the caesar salad was saltier than last time
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-21
Pros: Lots of options, Kind, friendly waitstaff, Big, filling portions
Guest
dajeunebug
Points +173
Great Service/Atmosphere, Not-So-Great Selection of Food - Edit
Our waiter was amazing! He seemed so passionate about his work which made us even more excited to be there.
Read moreMy husband had the birria tacos and he really enjoyed it. He said he liked his tacos better than my fish tacos, but I disagree and I’m rating it a 5/5. The amount of each toppings that came with it was just right too!
I ordered the flan brûlée for dessert and it was pretty good, 4/5. I also ordered the ginger flare: 2/5. I was expecting it to be more gingery but it was very bitter and expensive for what it was.
I’m actually giving this restaurant an overall rating of 3.5/5 because of the fact that nothing on their menu was gingery at all. It was the reason why we chose it the day we went because ginger is medicinal and we were trying to combat a soar throat. Not only that, but their choice of food was just okay… the menu was kind of all over the place without a theme even though the food we ordered was good. And although the ambiance of the place was amazing, it didn’t fit their menu and it threw off my experience.
Another reason why I’m giving this place a 3.5/5 is because of their calamari. It was good, but it just didn’t taste right served the way it was served. It was also pretty expensive for just fried coconut. I actually took it home and added them to my spring rolls and it was 10x better. If the Ginger Mule reads this review, please credit me for this idea (:
Updated from previous review on 2023-10-22
Pros: Great service, Tasty tacos, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: Expensive drinks, No theme
Guest
VegAnneATX
Points +89
Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Excellent Ambience - Edit
What a great find in a convenient location! The restaurant is really beautiful inside, the menu is pretty amazing, and got exceptional service from our server Michael. We got the Cheesy Tofu Sticks for an app. They were breaded to perfection and the homemade marinara was really good--fresh herbs plus a touch of sweetness. We got the Buddha Bowl Salad and the Be Strong Bowl for entrees. Everything was so fresh and the combinations of ingredients was superb. Only regret is that we didn't have time to go back on our brief visit to Houston to sample more of the menu.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients, Extensive all-vegan menu, Exceptional service
Cons: None
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mauricsb
Points +109
Superb! - Edit
We made it just before the end of the happy hour. Ordered the hummus, the cauliflower bites, and the portobello mushroom. All delicious. Ended with the chocolate brownie, served warm! It was to die for. 
Read morePros: Food, Service
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Mateohecktic
Points +256
Impressive - Edit
I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of styles that they have. I ordered the coconut calamari as an app. It was a nice balance of mainly umami with a the right amount of sweetness. I was crazing eggs so went with the hearty omelette and added mushrooms. This was loaded with melted, delicious cheese and the sausage they used tasted so much like real sausage, that I had to ask the waiter to ensure that this was a fully-vegan establishment. I did find it bizarre that they had no hashbrowns as an option for a side. For dessert, I got the guava cheesecake. Not only was this loaded with scrumptious fruitiness, but the cheesecake itself was incredibly rich and creamy.
Read morePros: Variety, Quality
Cons: No hash browns, A tad pricey
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LPveg
Points +466
Great vegan place - Edit
We went for Taco Tues and got two plates of tacos for $10 each. The breakfast tacos (served all day) were fantastic. The "fish" tacos were also great, but much spicier than expected (huge pieces of jalapeňo in the slaw). Also had the watermelon basil fresca which was delicious.
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eweathers
Points +22
Vegan - Edit
So delicious! My new favorite spot
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Rubtari1
Points +24
Good food - Edit
Quality of the food is tremendous
Read morePros: Good food, Service is good
Cons: The matcha latte is more milk than matcha
Guest
Deenahj
Points +131
Unique selections - Edit
The location is very calm and the food—it’s a mix of Tex Mex gone vegan and American fare.
Read moreI recommend the cauliflower bites with one of the many (excellent) sauces.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-16
Guest
Beba112
Points +737
A little bit of everything - Edit
We went on Mothers Day and waited about 20mins to be seated. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I recommend trying out the French toast, enchiladas, and sancocho at this restaurant. They are all incredibly tasty and satisfying dishes that are sure to leave you feeling full and happy.
Read moreUpdate:
Went back recently for Sunday brunch. I ordered the Gyro with Greek salad. Everything was delicious however I was expecting house made Gyro protein not the Impossible sausage. I also took some tortilla soup to go which was very thick and rich, but my favorite is still the sancocho. We also took some carrot cake to go and it was very good.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-15
Pros: Brunch menu , Variety , Efficient service
Cons: Some tables are a bit too close , Some dishes are pricey
Guest
MizzB
Points +3833
Deliciously Vegan - Edit
Tastefully delighting vegans & non-vegans with comforting, filling foods, fresh juices, coffee & Agua frescas. Conveniently located in the 19th street corridor in Houston's historic Heights, Ginger Mule serves up satisfying dishes in the space vacated by the vegan restaurant Verdines, which closed when the owners moved out of state.
Read moreAll date brunch includes traditional breakfast staples; scrambles, sausages, pancakes & french toast.
3 course lunch specials let you build your own meal with a soup or salad, various main dishes & a dessert.
Made to order pizzas, usual grilled dishes, meal sized salads, filling appetizers, specialties, kids menu round out the offerings.
Personal favorites: cozy curry (it's curry, so yes), fried rice your way (build a bowl with protein base, Jiangsu style fried rice with just egg, aromatics, topped with your choice of 3 veggies), butternut squash lasagna. Very rich, decadent desserts, recommend them all.
Indoor & outdoor seating; charming patio space with overhead sails for shade, much appreciated in Houston's heat.
With other busy restaurants in the area, free parking lot fills quickly. Some Parking also available on side streets
Pros: 100% vegan, freshly prepared , Large portions , Moderate prices
Guest
Kimby1000
Points +62
My favorite restaurant! - Edit
Shortly after Ginger Mule opened, it became my favorite restaurant. It is all real food. No processed faux foods. The meat substitutes are made fresh, on-site. I've been vegan since 1991. I'm very impressed by the creativity and quality of the dishes. Plus the wait staff are charming and professional. Decor is a little artsy/trendy. Bathrooms are very clean.
Read morePros: Menu is 100% vegan., Decadent desserts!, Mocktails and cocktails
Cons: Pricey, Some portions are too large.
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