Vegan
Pizza
Western
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Spanish

A traditional tavern that changed its menu to be fully vegan in May 2020. Specializes in Spanish omelettes (wthout egg) as well as serving other foods like pizza, arepa, burgers, chapata sandwiches, tortillas, and cakes. Open Tue-Thu 10:00-00:00, Fri 10:00-00:30, Sat-Sun 11:30-00:30. Closed Mon.


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180 Reviews

First Review by MollyRosaMariposa

PalomaRodmart

Points +50

Vegan
30 Jun 2017

La mejor tortilla de patata Vegana de Madrid

El personal es encantador y la cocina buenísima

Andoolblu

Points +579

Vegan
27 Feb 2017

tortilla de patatas

Tiene tantas opciones veganas que le falta poco para serlo. La tortilla está muy buena.

Aya

Points +627

Vegan
29 Jan 2017

Vegan options

I loved that the portion of vegan cheese and guacamole was quite big. I really liked it.
However, tortilla de patata with tomato sauce was really dry and quite simple.
In general, having dinner there was a good experience but I personally would not go there again as there are so many other nice vegan options in Madrid.

Pros: Yummy nachos, Good coffee, Friendly service

Cons: Serves meat

HélderPeixoto

Points +89

Vegan
29 Nov 2016

Lots of traditional vegan options

Despite not being a vegan restaurant this place has excellent vegan food. Roughly half of the menu is vegan (15 options or more I think).

To start, If you ask for a drink they will bring you also two slices of bread with humus with no additional costs ;)

I ordered nachos with vegan cheese and guacamole, tortilla de patata with tomato sauce. The taste is simply superb. I would probably say it was the best vegan cheese I've ever had.

Staff is very kind and relaxed.

Placed visited by locals, so it's a opportunity for get in touch with them :)

Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Pros: a lot of vegan options, taste, staff

Cons: not totally vegan or vegetarian

piffelina

Points +3516

Vegan
02 Aug 2016

Excellent

Normally, when traveling, I try to solely visit vegan restaurants, and I can't quite remember how I ended up here, but on my trip to Madrid March '15, I did, and I am so glad I did!

The service was very friendly, although they wouldn't allow me to split up the tapas for 2-plate. I got it just for me instead and it was so much food! And so good! I ate as much as possible, and when I couldn't eat more, I had the rest to go and it made for the perfect night snack.

Will be back when visiting Madrid again.

Pros: Excellent tapas, Very friendly service

mariagc

Points +46

Vegetarian
04 Apr 2016

Good vegan and vegetarian options

They have vegan burgers and "tostas" as well as salads and other stuff. Vegan and bio beer and sodas also. Good prices and big portions.

Pros: Really tasty vegan options, Big portions, Good prices

Cons: Usually full at night, Not so many vegan options

PurpleGoat

Points +273

Vegan
17 Dec 2015

Reasonable

This little bar has a lovely vibe, friendly staff, and a big vegan range of classic Spanish tapas.

The tapas we ordered were, unfortunately, very heavy and served with no style at all. One, for example, was just deep fried eggplant thrown on a plate with sauce squeezed on top. And they were unfortunately out of the dish I'd been lost looking forward to (croquettes).

I enjoyed being able to try traditional dishes that I've not been able to eat in Spain, and I loved the atmosphere. I probably wouldn't go back, though.

Pros: Traditional Spanish tapas, reasonably priced, lovely staff and atmosphere

Cons: Oily and heavy food, bland presentation, some menu items unavailable

AdrianHObradors

Points +218

Vegan
12 Mar 2015

Super vegan friendly

Went there and asked for a Natacha Vegana to go. Didn't have to wait much, and I had a look at the menu. It had many vegan options clearly indicated, as well as vegetarian, indicated with a different symbol.

Natacha was good and abundant. Good amount for its price.

Will go back again.

Pros: Lots of vegan options, everything clearly marked.

AntoniettaCambiaso

Points +11

Mostly Veg
26 Nov 2014

Me Encanta!!!

Riquísimo, excelente ubicación, trato inmejorable!!! Precioso rincón para compartir una buena comida y pasar un rato agradable. Gran surtido de opciones veganas, vegetarianas. Perfecto para compartir con los amigos.

Pros: La Variedad En La Carta!!!! , Riquisimas Hamburguesas

m. patricia

Points +11

Mostly Veg
26 Nov 2014

Carta vegana y Servicio de calidad

Viva Chapata es la mejor opción si estás en la zona centro de Madrid. Su carta vegana y vegetariana presenta una diversidad de platos elaborados con mimo y con alimentos de primera calidad. Y por supuesto el servicio y la atención a la clientela es excelente haciendo de Viva Chapata un espacio acogedor donde comer muy bien y disfrutar de un ambiente cálido y divertido.

jappy

Points +6

Non Veg
24 Nov 2014

Original y ambiente agradable

Uno de mis sitios preferidos de Madrid. Tienen una carta variada, con opciones veganas y no veganas ideal para compartir unas tapas con amigos veganos y no veganos. La relación calidad-precio es muy buena, y siempre que he ido la atención ha sido exquisita. 100% recomendable si se busca un bar original sin precios que se suban a la parra.

Pros: Variedad de la carta, Amabilidad de los camareros

Cons: Que no haya más bares así en Madrid

LeFunks

Points +8929

Vegan
07 Nov 2014

Tasty tapas in Lavapiés

Nice place in Lavapiés with a fair list of tasty vegan tapas: hummus, mushroom croquettes, vegan Spanish omelette, sandwiches in ciabatta, small vegan pizzas, etc. Not the most original and exciting tapas of the world, but there are enough to choose and they taste great. A good bar to go with non-vegan friends and share the order.

Pros: fair range of vegan tapas

Cons: a bit pricey

JoScott

Points +36

Vegan
18 Oct 2014

Great place!

Great little place, with loads of vegan options. Everything was super tasty, and clearly marked on the menu, which made ordering a breeze compared to other experiences in Madrid. And there was plenty of gluten free options for me too. Service was nice enough, though they were rushed off their feet on a Saturday night, but they were efficient and the food came out promptly. Will definitely be back!

Mochilo

Points +20

Vegan
09 Sep 2014

Buenas Opciones Mal Servicio.

Buena carta veg-friendly con.opciones diferentes para elegir, pero recibimos un trato bastante lamentable desde el primer momento en el que entramos. No creo que volvamos.

Fer

Points +600

Vegan
27 Aug 2013

Carnivore bar with vegan products

Small bar near to Lavapies square with Mexican style. They serves meat but they have some vegan options as "tortilla de patata", etc.. Is not expensive.

Pros: Cheap prices

m@earthville

Points +9580

Vegan
22 May 2013

Very veg*n-friendly, tasty & authentic food

Viva Chapata is one of the best places in Madrid to eat with mixed company (veg*ns and carnivores). The owner is very friendly and accommodating and speaks English, and the menu has many vegan and lacto-veg options, both of which are clearly marked, making it very easy to order.

I had the arepa vegana, which was very tasty, as well as a vegan tortilla (eggless omelette with potato), which was served with a nice tomato sauce. The salmorejo (cold tomato soup) is also exceptionally good here.

They don't serve fresh juices, but there's coffee with soymilk.

Sidewalk seating is a plus when the weather is nice.

Pros: Plentiful vegan options clearly marked, Very friendly service, Indoor and outdoor seating

Cons: No fresh juices, Not completely vegetarian

Jenna-LynnTharp

Points +37

Vegan
06 Oct 2012

Everybody liked it!

Went here with a group of non vegetarians and everyone enjoyed their meals. Lots of vegan options, even more than many vegetarian restaurants. Highly recommend for a relaxed casual time with friends.

MollyRosaMariposa

Points +16

Vegan
19 Sep 2012

Yummy, Friendly....

A great place to share with friends of all chosen "diets"...

I accidentally discovered a whole load of vegan options on the menu here last night (I'm sure they're a new/recent addition) when I was actually looking for another vegan place I couldn't find (got the street name mixed up)... so ended up here by chance and was so happy to see a selection of vegan options mixed up, as well as vegetarian options, in the menu of pizzas/chapatas/arepas/burgers/salads.

I was really excited about the vegan arepa (corn-based "round", typical from Colombia) since I frequent many Colombian restaurants and can never find a vegan option on the menu and have to eat them at home only. A whole load of extras piled on... however, I ended up with the tosta (toasted) which was a great choice, small but piled high with toppings and definitely filling. Good value too, at 4,6€ (terrace price)

It was the first time I've ever tasted vegan cheese, which was very tasty although I think it was a little strong for me so I may not choose that particular cheese next time. There is also vegan mozarella on the pizzas etc. so I'm looking forward to trying that on another occasion.

Also vegan mayonaise, and I think vegan tuna were options on some of the other choices.... I was eyeing up the chocolate cake for dessert but alas the euros didn't stretch - so it's just another great reason for me to go back again! Which will be as soon as I get some more money. I'm so happy to have found this great simple place in Lavapiés, and where I can also eat with friends who are not up for trying something vegan. For once I don't have to make do with chips, bread and tomato or simply nothing because that's all that's vegan on the menu!!!

Pros: reasonable vegan/vegetarian selection, tasty, friendly




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