Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant chain with trendy vibe and contemporary cuisine style. Offers vegan choices for salads, tacos, bowls, quesadillas, and burritos using savory pea protein, spiced tofu, and vegan cheese. Order at the counter, and food is brought to your table. Website has a toggle to show only vegan options, of which there are many. Reported closed October 2024.
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1715 Pacific Ave, Venice, California, USA, 90291
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 05 Nov 2024 by lvasquared
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Added by kenvegan on 09 Aug 2016
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36 Reviews
First Review by eric
RobbieG
Points +433
Tasty Vegan Tacos - Edit
Came in for a quick bite based on reviews. I asked the guy up front and he recommended a few tacos that can be made vegan. I wasn’t expecting much but they were really good. Will come back.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-17
Pros: Very flavorful , Good salsas, Vegan versions are cheaper than non-vegan ones
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Jasonzagorski
Points +40
Burritos fantásticos! - Edit
They can veganize most menu items. In my top 3 for burritos ever!!
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elinlinneatomasine
Points +41
Best vegan tacos! - Edit
Hands down, the best vegan tacos I ever had! Drinks were amazing as well. Very friendly staff. Loved it so much I went there twice during my vacation! Would give them 5 stars if Happy Cow allowed it.
Read morePros: Amazing vegan options!, Great drinks!, Friendly staff!
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jaukki
Points +699
Awesome Mexican food - Edit
Lots of vegan options and everything is delicious. Personal favorites are taco salad and guiltless burrito.
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Kaseyfrench
Points +329
Good Food, Many Options - Edit
Would give 5 stars for the extensive vegan options that are clearly labeled! But they do serve meat as well.
Read morePros: Lots of healthy vegan options, Fresh and flavorful
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OliviaGriffin
Points +296
Lots of protein options - Edit
The guilt free burrito was super yummy, loved the vegan chipotle crema especially. Lots of plant based protein options, I got the adobo tofu.
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Kerryyork
Points +228
Delicious! - Edit
Plenty of vegan options, food so fresh tasting, not too spicy. Loved the fried plantain chips with guac as an alternative to the usual tortilla chips. This is always my go to spot when staying in Santa Monica or Venice. It also makes a nice change to not be overfaced with mountains of food, good portion sizes. Friendly staff.
Read morePros: Loads of vegan options, Very tasty, not overly spicy, Reasonably priced
Cons: Could only be better if all vegan!
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Shanticlare
Points +472
Great Mexican Food - Edit
I’ve been here many times but not always this location. The burrito mexicano is my favorite thing to order here. Overall their food is alright.
Read morePros: Organic
Cons: Salty
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AmandaSakiye
Points +3315
Yummy California food - Edit
Love the adobo tofu here! Everything is so good. There’s also $2 tacos on Tuesdays.
Read morePros: Walking distance to the beach, Lots of delicious vegan options
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Quattlejizz
Points +383
It’s fine. - Edit
I am concerned for those who commented that this is the best Mexican food they have ever had.
Read moreThis is good food @ LA coast prices, but do not go here and expect to have a transformative experience, lmao.
That being said, the patio is a nice vibe, and it’s not far from the beach, so give it a shot.
ElVeganoLoco
I do love Tocaya, but have yet to find Mexican food like this in México lol.
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sparklybeets
Points +440
Very nice - Edit
The menu was a bit confusing… i didn’t know that the restaurant wasn’t 100% vegan so i ordered the fajita bowl with the chef’s recommendation but it came with chicken and cheese that wasn’t vegan so that sucked… but they easily replaced the bowl with a vegan version that included chickn made out of soy and vegan spicy jack cheese i think… yum—
Read moreMichaella
Oh no ! Haha
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lennevxx
Points +44
Loved it! - Edit
Vegan options are super tasty.
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Elex.verdulera
Points +3242
So tasty ! - Edit
All I tried was so tasty , and the food was prepated pretty fast
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YoshikoTakeuchi
Points +485
BEST MEXICAN FOOD WE HAVE HAD! - Edit
I tried eating lots of Mexican food in USA (because Mexican food is simply everywhere!) but since this place has vegan options it has been my GO-TO place every time I visit USA! It allows me to be vegan without the hassle and is one of my favourite cuisine. (Normally Chinese is the easiest option in other countries)
Read moreThis is by far my favourite Mexican place!
For my full review check out my blog at:
https://cookingwithyoshiko.com/best-mexican-in-this-trip-tocaya-organica-modern-organic-mexican/
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rforeman
Points +376
Tasty tacos and margaritas - Edit
Good food, plenty of vegan options for tacos and burritos fillings. Also had a good deal on which meant we had tacos, sides and margaritas for $15 each!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-01-18
Pros: Easy , Meal deal, Lots of choice
Cons: Chain, Kinda hard to find
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anniepm12
Points +47
Gourmet Mexican food - Edit
Amazing healthy Mexican food. I had the Fajita del Rey bowl with vegan chicken, it is spicy but you can request to make it less spicy. Really recommend de agua fresca watermelon flavor!!! As well the guacamole with platain! Great experience!
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Vix333
Points +811
Awesome vegan burritos - Edit
The vegan burrito is so good, you can choose from a bunch of plant based options and there are free refills on drinks! Whoo!
Read morePros: Good vegan options, Good value, Great location
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HillsForestVegan
Points +109
Excellent burrito options - Edit
Had a great burrito here with tofu and vegan cheese. Filling, healthy and very quick service.
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raschelle
Points +238
Love this cafe. - Edit
Everything we ordered was soo delicious. Wonderful flavours. Margarita was soo good. Great staff.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options.
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RuudVanBragt
Points +83
Great food and great atmosphere! - Edit
Lots of choice and freindly people
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AlexEatsPlants
Points +38
The vegan options are delicious - Edit
The adobo tofu and vegan cheese here are super delicious. The bowls are pretty good (the ones I’ve tried so far) but I got a fajita burrito last time and I died, it was so good.
Read morePros: Good selection, Tastes good, Pretty sweet drink options
Cons: They serve meat too, so that’s kind of a bummer
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AyelenS
Points +61
Buenos burritos! - Edit
La comida es rica, solo que es un poco caro para mi gusto.
Read morePros: Varias opciones veg
Cons: Un poco caro
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bobbintb
Points +53
Amazing vegan tacos. Burrito next time. - Edit
Vegan and non-vegan options. The vegan options are almost all clearly listed and not "incidentally vegan". My wife (non-vegan) did get the street corn as a side and it did have cotija cheese on it which the menu there doesn't mention but the website does. Most everything else on the menu such as cheeses and sauces are mentioned if they are vegan. I got a sweet corn tamale as a side which I was told was vegan after they checked. The menu there isn't clear on that but the website is. I could have jusy eaten a pile of the tamales alone. We both had tacos and they were amazing! We came for a vacation and there aren't many vegan options in our town so it was nice to have such great food and a menu full of options to pick from without having to research what might happen to accidentally be vegan and puck from one or two choices. The prices where just right and I feel like I got just the right amount of food for my money. I'm ok with cucumber water, though I prefer regular. My wife hates it but that's what they had for free in their dispenser. Their watermelon limeade tasted a bit cucumbery as well. Just an FYI for those that care. I will go back for a burrito next. The table next to us had one and it was huge and looked delicious. I can't remember the last time I had such a satisfying meal.
Read morePros: delicious, great price, atmosphere
Cons: Vegan options not at as clear as on website.
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VGUN
Points +66
nice place to have lunch - Edit
good food from fresh produce. vegan beef taco was perfect
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krysteleal
Points +705
Delicious! - Edit
If I need to choose my favorite place to eat in LA, Tocaya will be the first on the list! Best prices for the best vegan burritos that I found. I visited two different locations (the one in Venice and the other in West Hollywood), and I loved both equally. The one in Venice is more quiet, more familiar and cozy; the one in West Hollywood is on the Sunset Boulevard, but have a beautiful outside area that it's nice to sit and eat. I tried two burritos and also the quinoa bowl, and everything was delicious, even the strawberry lemonade and the margaritas. Absolutely recommend!
Read morePS: The photos attached to this review are from the Tocaya in Venice.
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JessicaHarris
Points +30
Venice Beach - Edit
Their Venice Beach dish was delicious, had great flavor, presentation, and was creative.
Read morePros: Great atmosphere, awesome food
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KelseyMayfield
Points +30
delicious - Edit
everyone was very happy. even the quesadilla can be made vegan! and it's very cute.
Read morePros: everything can be made vegan, delicious picadillo
Cons: not great for large groups, long lines
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