Vegan
Mexican
Vegan Mexican restaurant serving burgers, tacos, sopes, quesadillas, salsas and desserts. Open Mon 3:00pm-11:30pm, Tue 3:00pm-11:00pm, Wed-Sun 3:00pm-11:30pm.
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Calle 22 Norte, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, 77720
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Last update on 16 Dec 2024 by JimenaUrban
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Added by hopheadred on 07 Nov 2023
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35 Reviews
First Review by hopheadred
Starhopper
Points +52
Yummy tacos - Edit
Great spot for all vegan Mexican cuisine options. Jimena was very kind and helpful with giving us food suggestions. And the water of the day was watermelon!
Read morePros: Quiet street , Lovely retro music , Comfy cuisine
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just.a.vegan.girl
Points +1463
Crazy music, good food - Edit
The night I came here they were playing some interesting trance style music. I ordered the sopes which are no longer on the menu but she said they could make them. All were good but the carrot filling was by far the best! I also ordered a margarita which was a little pricy at 180 but it was quite strong so I only needed one!
Read moreJimenaUrban
Thank you. Come back anytime. We have lots of different styles of music. And use high quality tequila and real juice in the margaritas.
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Quez
Points +50
Service Great, Vibes Nice, Food Meh - Edit
What is obvious is the intentionality of the server and the cook. The night offered a romantic backdrop to a cool vibe enhanced by a guitarist. The server directed be to meals that she thought would be satisfying. I could tell that the ingredients were fresh, but the dishes blacked seasoning. We would not for the exceptionally spicy salsa, it would be a little taste of which to speak. Perhaps with more garlic, more onions, some salt, pepper, paprika and other spices, perhaps a spicy pico de gallo, the otherwise beautifully plated dishes would be solid.
Read moreBecause of the service and the vibes, I would recommend them because your experience and hopes that your meal would be better than mine. I wish this restaurant well; we need more like this, dedicated to healthy plant-based eating.
Pros: Service, Fresh coconut water, Modest pricing
Cons: Flavor
JimenaUrban
Thank you for the comment. Please come back anytime. We try to have simple natural food. But will think about new spices and flavors.
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Sportyplants
Points +272
Nice foods, nice little place - Edit
It’s a nice and cosy place and we tried the daily menu. It was tasty and good portion. The guys there are really kind and helpful.😄
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Bpropp
Points +24
Fabulous!!! - Edit
The food was delicious, service incredible! Quaint little restaurant, attention to quality and flavour! #Veganuary
Read morePros: Taste, Atmosphere , Service
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sarahtops93
Points +659
I ate before the camera - Edit
This was the last stop we made our first night in Playa del Carmen. What a vibe. At night the whole area becomes a party and it is a really cool scene.
Read moreThe quesadillas were unbelievable… delicious. One of those things if it wasn’t an all vegan restaurant I would not believe it was vegan. Just rich food. My son loved the nachos. Great place to grab a drink, kind staff. #Veganuary
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AndrewDeblase
Points +30
Amazing - Edit
Great authentic food amazing
Read moreJimenaUrban
Thank you I hope see you again
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dawolfson
Points +13
Flavorful, homemade Mexican food! - Edit
My mom and I went here together and even she-a vegan cuisine skeptic- thought the tacos and gringa al pastor were delicious. The green tomato spicy salsa was also a hit. It’s a pretty small menu but in some ways that’s a plus- less decision paralysis, and the 10ish items that they make, they make really well! The disco-y decor is a cute touch (although the music could be a touch quieter). It was a pleasure to chat with the owner.
Read morePros: Delicious flavors, Fast and fresh food, Friendly atmosphere
JimenaUrban
Thank You so much for your visit and review We are glad that you have enjoyed the food we tried to be as natural as possible without preservatives
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Andrew.Ventura
Points +22
¡excelente! - Edit
Excellent food and service! Great for vegans. Shared nachos, tacos, and gringa de pastor. Going back to try the burger!
Read moreJimenaUrban
Thank You for your visit and review, we like to offer something different to vegans. We hope to see you again
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ConnieGale
Points +36
Excellent Little Vegan Place - Edit
Cute little place just off 5th. Excellent food at a great price. We’ve been twice so far…had the tacos, nachos and quesadillas.
Read moreService is fast and the staff is very friendly.
Pros: Excellent food, Great service
JimenaUrban
Thank you for your visit and comment
Read moreWe hope see you again
Guest
Smileynoreally
Points +376
Delicious tacos - Edit
I had the three tacos dish and my favorite were definitely the soy chorizo tacos. One thing that I didn't love was the fact that the tortillas were fried. Overall the dish was fried so it didn't feel like the healthiest of things to enjoy. That said it tasted great and I appreciated the side of rice and beans. The price was fair. I'm open to going back and trying something else on the menu.
Read moreStaff was super friendly!
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-28
Pros: Tacossss, Price, Friendly and attentive staff
Cons: The food felt very fried
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SiddharthMahendran
Points +145
Tasty tacos - Edit
Small place with a really small menu. But tasty food
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RogerManauSifres
Points +20
Tremendos tacos veganos - Edit
Deliciosa comida tipica mexicana en formato vegano. Local agradable y muy buena atención :)
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SimonDuan
Points +26
Nice Vegan Place - Edit
Very tasty Mexican food. Friendly host. Happy atmosphere.
Read moreWe really enjoyed our time there.
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LillianFairclough
Points +104
Loved it! - Edit
The food was delicious and the owner was so friendly.
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Lisa.James
Points +32
Very tasty - Edit
Great food, would absolutely recommend!
Read morePros: Choice, Taste
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JazzMistress91
Points +25
Amazing vegan traditional food - Edit
It took a while to find this place because it’s not in the main area.
Read moreThe food is freshly prepared there, tastes like Mexican heaven and the care of the two woman working there is absolutely amazing! We ordered meatballs which are made of lentils and gringas. The sauces are super spicy and it’s an explosion of taste in your mouth! A MUST TRY if you are in playa del Carmen
Pros: Blue curaçao margarita , Crunchy nachos and guacamole , Gringas de pastor!
Cons: I think the location on maps is not correct, No other cons!!!
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FieldRoaster🌱
Points +464
Good nachos - all freshly made - Edit
Adding my agreement to the other positive reviews. It’s worth going here rather than the vegan option at various other places. Relaxed environment and all vegan. Nachos were great. Tacos and quesadilla also good.
Read morePros: Nachos , Freshly made
Dariush
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Read moreDariush
I KNOW ITS GOOD!
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mazin
Points +49
You must try La Vieja Escuela!!! Delicious, authentic Mexican food with a great vibe!!!!! - Edit
We absolutely loved La Vieja Escuela!! We ate there twice while we were in Playa del Carmen and cannot recommend it more highly (even for carnivores)!!! The food was absolutely delicious, the service was incredibly warm, and the vibe was fantastic.
Read moreThis is authentic Mexican cuisine (adapted for vegans), prepared to order. The warm and caring owner, Jimena, opened the restaurant about a year ago with financial help from her mother. Tragically, Jimena’s mother recently passed away, and the restaurant is a tribute to her. The restaurant’s name means “Old School” and is a reference to the fantastic, old school music videos from the 80s and 90s that are constantly playing in the very chill, laid-back atmosphere of the restaurant.
While it is only 100 meters (about 100 yards) from Playa del Carmen’s main drag of Fifth Avenue (La Quinta Avenida), La Vieja Escuela is worlds away from the fake, commercial and overpriced tourist trap restaurants there.
You MUST try this restaurant!
Updated from previous review on 2024-08-04
Pros: Delicious, authentic cuisine, Warm, caring service, Laid-back vibe with great music
Cons: None
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HeidyLu
Points +64
Comida Tradicional Mexicana vegana - Edit
Comida Mexicana con sabor Original, con opciones diversas, excelente atención y buena música.
Read moreFuimos a cenar dos noches, para probar cosas diferentes, todo está muy bueno, volvería muchas veces más!!!
El precio está bien!
Pros: Menú , Atención , Ambiente
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whosthegoss
Points +233
Affordable and delicious! - Edit
Most affordable meal we had in Playa and especially on Avenida Quinta. The nachos are bomb and a good portion size! The gringa de pastor was very tasty but also small - go for the nachos if you’re really hungry. Also, the carrot cake is delicious, crazy good frosting! Apple Maps took us to the completely wrong location when we searched by the restaurant name, so here is a good address to help others : Av. 22 Entre 1era y Calle Quinta Avenida
Read moreGonzalo Guerrero
77710 Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo
Updated from previous review on 2024-05-23
Pros: Carrot cake!, Affordable, All vegan
Cons: Gringa de pastor is pretty small
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CaitlinJulia
Points +321
Great food! - Edit
This is such a cute little place playing 90s to 2000s music videos. The sopes, nachos and quesadillas were excellent.
Read moreJimenaUrban
Muchas Gracias por tu recomendación hacemos todo con el corazón sabemos lo importante que es la alimentación y el ambiente para que te sientas agusto con buena música
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ChristinaAtlanta
Points +96
Macho nachos - Edit
I tried the nachos at the recommendation of other reviews, and they did not disappoint. I want to know what kind of cheese that is
Read morePros: Cheeze, Guac, Service
JimenaUrban
How awesome that you enjoyed the nachos!
Read more"The cheese we use is a vegan Oaxaca cheese."
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VeggieInThe6ix
Points +1013
Great place - Edit
Really like this place and have gone 3 times now. It’s a relaxed spot (with loud music) just off 5th. Good food and nice staff.
Read moreJimenaUrban
Thank you for your comment and visit
Read moreWe are delighted with your visits.
Guest
GregoryPomeroy
Points +55
Incredible traditional Mexican Food in Playa del Carmen - Edit
On a recent trip to Playa Del Carmen we had the honor of being hosted at a delicious vegan restaurant and bar, La Vieja Escuela 🌱📀
Read moreJimena, the owner, opened up last May and has done an amazing job bringing freshness and local flavors to every dish with a crisp and clean presentation.
A few items we swooned over were:
🍅 homemade salsa: spicy and kicks a punch in every bite.
🍈 cantaloupe juice was so fresh and delicious our 8-year-old nearly finished in one gulp
🌮 the tacos were a delightful combination of fresh vegetables and flavor-packed beans that left us satisfied yet craving more
🫓🥑 the sopes were perfection topped with savory goodness
The menu is extensive and is sure to satisfy any flavor palette and desire. 😋 It’s a fantastic location in the heart of the city with a short walk to the beach as well. The vibe is calm and hip, with plenty of fresh air, beats and flavors. 💥
This kitchen has done a lovely job veganizing cultural cuisine packed with freshness and flavor. We highly recommend 👏🏻
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En un viaje reciente a Playa Del Carmen tuvimos el honor de ser hospedados en un delicioso restaurante y bar vegano, La Vieja Escuela 🌱📀
Jimena, la propietaria, abrió sus puertas en mayo pasado y ha hecho un trabajo increíble al brindar frescura y sabores locales a cada platillo tradicional mexicano con una presentación limpia y fresca.
Algunos elementos que nos desmayaron fueron:
🍅 salsa casera: picante y da un toque fuerte en cada bocado.
🍈 El jugo de melón estaba tan fresco y delicioso que nuestro hijo de 8 años casi se lo terminó de un trago.
🌮 los tacos fueron una deliciosa combinación de vegetales frescos y frijoles llenos de sabor que nos dejaron satisfechos pero con ganas de más.
🫓🥑 los sopes eran perfectos cubiertos con delicias saladas
El menú es extenso y seguramente satisfará cualquier paleta de sabores y deseos. 😋 Es una ubicación fantástica en el corazón de la ciudad, a pocos pasos de la playa también. El ambiente es tranquilo y moderno, con mucho aire fresco, ritmos y sabores. 💥
Esta cocina ha hecho un trabajo encantador al veganizar una cocina cultural llena de frescura y sabor. Lo recomendamos ampliamente 👏🏻
Pros: Fresh food, Tacos , Sopes
Guest
Barbara_beccafico
Points +99
Great Mexican food ! - Edit
The food was absolutely delicious ! We tasted every dish and shared. Our whole family loved it (kids, and my mom who isn’t vegan). The pina colada was good too ! Prices are good.
Read morePros: Food, Cocktails, Service
Cons: Music, Seating
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ShellieRobinson
Points +82
Lovely place, great food! - Edit
Had dinner here a couple of nights ago and really loved it. Nachos, burger and quesadillas with carrot cake to finish. All delicious with friendly service. Tables outside but set back off road.
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