The staff is extremely pleasant. We dined indoors and I'm not a big fan of the look. Now the food was great imo. I had the veggie salad and the mushroom fajita tacos . Will definitely come back and patronize read more

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Amazing concept, delicious food. We are doing vegan December and came on a Friday night and it was empty, so I was initially worried. But everything exceeded my expectations. We started with the El Diablo Tostada which was excellent. I had the tamales and my husband had the Burris tacos. We were very happy with both. Service was good and they had a great DJ that night who was spinning vinyls. I did see several people come in for takeout, but I think the issue is their location. While I think it's great that the place is in the community, but I feel like as a concept they'd do much better in the Heights or Montrose. Maybe it's just slow season but I do hope they do well because they've got something unique and good. read more

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This truly was the worst service I have ever experienced. It took 45 minutes for the waiter to take our order and it took at least an hour for the food to arrive, with all the food in our party coming at least thirty minutes apart depending on the person. The tacos tasted good but the queso was cold by the time I got it. The waiter even accidentally hit my friend on the head with a plate when he brought the food to our table and did not apologize. The waiter never came by to check on us and we had to walk to the host stand twice to get water. They gave me pitchers of water at the host stand in order to fill our glasses. If you want to wait and WORK for your food, this is the place for you. read more

I'm not strictly vegan but trying to reduce my meat consumption. I ordered a papa guisada burrito for the first time yesterday and it was hearty and fresh and full of flavor. A new favorite! If you are craving a big hefty burrito try one with the papa guisada. read more

Yes, I did not have a meal there so I cannot speak to their actual food. But the dessert I got was terrible. It was supposed to be their version of French toast. I don't know if they over cooked it or used too much grease, but I have been coughing and clearing my throat for the past 25 minutes after eating only a half of one. Whatever they cooked it in is really strong, and it leaves aftertaste in your mouth! I was really hoping that I could find a decent vegan dessert on this side of town. I guess I'll have to keep looking. read more

Cascabel - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have been here several times and everything that I've ordered is so delicious. I usually get the quesadilla plate with the picadillo meat - 10/10. This is a great vegan place to go, and a great Mexican place to go! I do have to take away a star for the ambience though, in my opinion they need some serious help with interior design. But their food- absolutely delicious! read more

I love love the queso!!! The drinks are very good too!! Will be back cak real soon!!! read more

AMAZING! For my first full vegan experience this was a 10/10! Everything on the menu looked and sounded so delicious. We got nachos as an appetizer and I didn't even realize I was eating mushrooms (I don't like them for their taste and texture) and I was so shocked how good it was! I tried their flautas and were crunchy yet soft and the rice and beans did not disappoint. Their agua de tamarindo was very refreshing. Can't wait to go back and try more of their menu. read more

Cascabel - Flautas - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

4 for being vegan food and awesome service and staff. But really I'm probably at 3.5. I do love that they had happy hour all day! And the drinks were actually really good. We couldn't decide on what to get, a lot of the pictures look so good in the menu but I'm having a problem looking beyond tacos right now. We tried the cascabel sampler- queso was interesting. The Mayo and chimichuri for the emapanadas were great and so was the pastry for the empanada. Guac was definitely lacking in salt and lime. For the taco mixer I tried the al pastor (my favourite), the Tinga (good amount of heat) and the Mexican brisket- (first time trying hibiscus flower, and it was actually pretty decent!). But really I also just enjoyed the rice and beans- cilantro rice!! The patio space is perfect for these times, they do have a couple of heaters available as well. read more

Cascabel - Taco mixer, cascabel sampler - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Is too salty, and the chicharron is old, and I just to love that they were considering environment now they are not Service is ok I like the place is very nice read more

Cascabel - Taco platter and birria taco - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Amazing food and awesome staff.. love everything that we ordered. Lovely place for outdoors. Loved the various options of Vegan meats. Potatoes and mushrooms were the best. read more

Cascabel - Ambience - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is tasty but I can't recommend it if you are eating vegan or vegetarian for your health. The food was very greasy. Like swimming in grease. I asked if the food could be made with less oil and they pretty much said no. I won't eat there again. read more

absolute best mexican food in houston. Crunch wrap is ridiculous. Mole enchiladas, flautas, amazing.

Very nice hidden gem. Great vegan food that always delights. I've been here multiple times and the quality is consistent. The outdoor seating area with lights makes for a fun intimate atmosphere. Great food, great service. Even if you're not vegan, you're gonna love it here! read more

Cascabel - Patio - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Omg. Like HOLY WOW! I've heard of Cascabel from my Vegan coworker for the past couple of years. We finally had a chance during lunch to sneak over and dang I'm mad I hadn't done it earlier! I am no where close to being a vegan whatsoever, and after eating here, I don't know why Im not! Cascabel is by far the best tasting, most realistic to the original taste of food creations I've ever had! read more

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This place offers very authentic Mexican food. Everything we ordered was delicious, I did not love the enchiladas de mole. I thought the mole tasted too sweet in my option and possibly from a jar. However the tacos were excellent, very flavorful and fresh. We will come back but will order other things next time. Also- there's only 2 servers working on a Sunday ? Seems short staffed, as we were waiting for certain things because our server had the entire place to serve herself. read more

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Great experience - beautiful outside patio with a DJ on a Saturday evening. Very nice wait staff. Food is great. A little pricey with all the automatic (guacamole etc) adds and up charges. Bumps plates from $14 to $20 plates average. Drinks are great but $$$. Recommend going! Very original. read more

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I came here with some friends and I'm so happy we got to try so many different items! I honestly can't stop thinking about the queso!!! It was so good, so thick, so filling, so addicting! And I can't believe it's made from potatoes! I even had the thought that they should even make a broccoli cheese potato soup concoction! Seriously. The texture really reminds you of a really good potato soup. Their homemade chips have a nice crunch and you can tell by the thickness and texture that it's homemade. This ain't no think chip that can't handle a thick ass scoop of queso. No sir. This is a really thick chip that can handle all of that thiccccc cheese. Here's what we ordered 1. Quesadilla with chicken SO FREAKING GOOOD. OMFG. The pollo en salsa was the PERFECT choice for this quesadilla. Huge chunks, hot and fresh, quesadilla the size of a man's hand, melted mozzarella. Every bite was incredible. MUST GET WITH THE CHICKEN. 2. Tortilla Soup My vegan friend whom I invited was looking forward to getting the tortilla soup. If it was something he missed after becoming vegan, it was being able to enjoy tortilla soup again. This literally met his standards. Every slurp, every bite, every spoonful, his eyes kept lighting up. I even took a spoonful taste and it was so full of flavor and a kick to it. 10/10 3. Chile Con Queso I already state this, but THIS WAS MY FAVORITE. ugh can't stop thinking about it 4. Beto's Nachos Vegan nachos done right. That's all I can say. The chorizo, the "sour cream", queso, refried beans, mozarella....ugh so good. 5. Taco Platter - al pastor, tinga, chorizo, barbacoa, fajita Out of this taco platter, the al pastor was definitely my favorite. Thought everything was good, definitely the al pastor hands down. 6. Churro Donut I was kinda disappointed. It was a bit dry. Needed some milk to down it. 7. Chocolate Empanada We did a cross section of this and let me tell you, the chocolate was oozing. Every bite was like a chocolate pudding heaven. YUM. Service was so good here, food was amazing, atmosphere super homey... y'allllllllllllll I seriously can't stop thinking about that queso!!!! I can't wait to come back. read more

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My family loves this place. My husband typically gets the Baja Burrito, I love the Tostada Plate. My kids devoured the churros. A the drinks are always Frida's lemonade. read more

I have been to Cascabel before and enjoyed the food. Today, I didn't. The waiter was very nice and the setting is great, so I give it a 4. As for the Cascabel Sampler, don't get it if you are alone. It is really something to share. The empanadas were fried and kinda squishy. I would have preferred them baked. The guacamole was mediocre. The vegan queso was okay, but not a good option for one person. I liked the pinkish sauce, but none of the other condiments. I also got a strawberry horchata. It was okay. Not as good as I was hoping. read more

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We went here as a birthday dinner and had the worst restaurant experience I've ever had in my life. The service was so slow, the waitress who was also the person in charge apparently was so out of touch and rude it was ridiculous. The kitchen put beans in my sons tacos twice after asking for them to not have beans and the food had to be tracked down even because the waitress was nowhere to be found. When I asked her about the food she just repeated tacos? And walked away. When she picked his plate up it was obvious the beans were there yet she brought them to us anyway. Chimichanga was horrible. Had two bites and now my stomach is in absolute knots. I've been vegan for years and there's no reason queso should have no taste to it. The tamale was mostly masa and the guacamole we ordered went to another table. Save your time and money- go somewhere else. Maybe Ginger Mule. Their food is MUCH better. read more

i was in houston looking for vegetarian/vegan options and came across cascabel online. the menu looked good so decided to try it. i ordered the appetizer sampler and a bbq taco the sampler came with chips, empanadas, queso, guacamole. the portions were big, especially the queso and guacamole. the queso was good and the guacamole was average (could've used a bit more flavor in my opinion). the empanadas were also good - i liked how they were baked and not fried. the chips were average as they got soggy and soft really quickly the bbq taco wasn't that great and if i were to order again i probably wouldn't order that overall great veggie/vegan tex-next option read more

Cascabel - bbq taco - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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My cousin and I decided to go check Cascabel out for Happy Hour since she is pescatarian. It is tucked away in the Spring Branch area with a cute little outdoor patio making you feel like you are in someone's house/backyard. Parking was easy, but there are outdoor cats hanging around so be careful and look around as you park/leave. We opted to eat inside since...summer in Houston. Inside seating was not as pleasant as I thought it would be. There were a couple flies which were a bother, not the cleanest, and it was a little too quiet/empty at the time, so made the vibes a bit awkward, especially when you may be in conversation at your table. You are able to order through your phone and pay through square which makes contactless ordering convenient. They advertise "Happy Hour" but we were confused as to what exactly was on the happy hour menu, and the server didn't seem to have any definite answers when we asked. We decided to just order some plates to share and couple of drinks. Everything was pretty pricey for what you get. The Horchatas were great though- you can even request to add Rum for a tasty Rumchata. The Strawberry Rumchata was lovely, and we liked that they came out in frosted glasses keeping it chill. I liked the empanadas, you could barely notice it wasn't meat, but it was a little greasy. My cousin ordered the tostadas, which I tried and didn't really favor. The chips were the free appetizer, and are equivalent to chicharrones, pretty good with the cilantro crema sauce. Truthfully, I'm not sure I would crave to be back, but if I ever do, maybe during the Fall time to try again with the dining experience on the patio. read more

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By far the best vegan Mexican food I have had in Houston! Pleasant service and scrumptious well seasoned food. Reasonably priced as well. I can't wait to see how the menu evolves after they get fully operating. The restroom was clean. Inside the restaurant, there isn't a great flow and you can clearly see what work still needs to be done. But it appeared clean. Chile con queso & chips: unique yet delicious cheese dip. I actually didn't eat it correctly. I put the toppings on my tostadas because I didn't know they were for the queso. A Spicy jackfruit tostadas: delicioso! The tostada is crispy and sturdy enough to hold up to the toppings until the very last bite. The jackfruit has a great spicy kick. A Horchata: full size portion, perfect touch of sweetness and cinnamon. A+ read more

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Absolutely amazing. Vegan cheese in the quesadillas were convincing and tasty. Went Saturday night with karaoke outside and 2$ tequila shots. Can't ask for a better date night. read more

Cascabel - Birria Tacos - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

I must first start this was my second visit in a few months span and am from austin Texas! This may have to be my go to in town for vegan Mexican food when in town! This visit I brought a gang of friends to have Sunday brunch on the patio with! We all had a wonderful visit out on the patio ! we ordered the most and tried so much of the menu together ... The Chorizo is amazing! We were blessed by the wonderful service of Austin who had some very good suggestions and was the most polite , humble and attentive server I have had in a very long time! I loved how every visit thus far the manager checked in with our table and love that this business really cares to provide excellent service on top of even more beyond amazing food , flavor and very cool vibe!! I can't wait to try more things next time .. The chorizo is amazing , in tacos with potatoes and 'eggs'- amazing . Menudo is great! The broth was rich and had never had a bowl this accurate! Their betos nachos are also incredible, get your table some!!! Thank you Cascabel! read more

Cascabel - Betos nachos w chorizo , machacado taco , dirty horchata! - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is amazing! My husband got the chimichangas and I got the crunch wrap and both were amazing. The salsa is spicy and very good. The wait staff was attentive and overall service was great. We sat outside which was very cute. I highly recommend this place! read more

Really enjoyed everything here from the potato queso to the chorizo and chicken tostadas you really can't even tell it's vegan! read more

Cascabel - Tostadas de Tinga - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were welcomed with some chicharrones and salsa botanera. Which was really unpleasant because we were very hungry and having junk food on our table kind of grossed me out. As I returned the chicharrones I confidently ordered chips and guacamole because I had seen the picture I attached to this review on Yelp. So I was actually excited about it due to the photo showing fresh home made chips made from regular table top tortillas. But when the guacamole arrived they were just your regular Mexican cafe chips... very disappointed. I also ordered the queso, the mild, not spicy. It was great. We loved it. I loved the guacamole too. But again, disappointed that the chips were not like in the photo. I don't know if that photo was just for pose or they're not consistent on what they serve. Our food was great. The children's plates were not. They were unthoughtful and terribly overpriced. I mean, yes they were ok and the kids ate them, but the kids also like good food. We go to many places were they also put heart into the kids meals. These were just two cheap store tortillas with a lick of beans and I guess a little vegan cheese, and fried. I don't know if it was an option, but come on, it's a vegan restaurant. Fruit should be an option as a side. I ordered the birria tacos with jackfruit birria. The jackfruit was well cooked and very tasty. The tacos we crispy and the melted vegan cheese in them was fantastic. The consome was also very tasty. The rice as also very good. My wife had the poblano quesadilla because the nice waitress recommended it. Mmmm I personally thought to myself "don't order that, we order quesadillas at every other Mexican restaurant. This is vegan! You can order anything!! LOL" But I just respected her boldness... I'd never thought she would order poblano anything. She went for it and I was proud of her. Her quesadilla was very very good. But she said she didn't love it. I knew she wouldn't simply because she's not one to eat poblano peppers. But she actually ate it and enjoyed it. I think if she would have ordered something else she would have loved it. Don't let the looks fool you. The place is pricy. Don't go on ordering things of you're on a budget. For five of us we dropped $100.00 and we didn't order a lot. Two child plates, and three adult entrees, two aguas frescas and two appetizers. I think they have to tune a few more things to really truly earn that Benji. It was good, but it wasn't great. I would come back to try new things from the menu if I'm in the area, but since we live so far, I don't think I'll make the drive specifically to go here. Thank you for reading!! In read more

Cascabel - WAC and chips. (You will not get these chips.) - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Probably the best vegan food i've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Everything is amazingly good. Couldn't recommend it more highly!!!!

What a cute little spot. It's that neighborhood restaurant feel with a very friendly staff who will work to accommodate whatever you ask for. I had a Torta and I was happy that each half of the sandwich could be different so I did the barbacoa on one side and Mexican brisket on the other. The Torta was quite large with fluffy bread, quite filling. However, I felt that it only tasted "okay." The deserts were pretty good, we tried both a donut and some flaky thing with cream. The flakey thing was awesome, and the donut good. Four stars between the place, service and desert, but the Torta itself would have been a 3 if I was just rating the food. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a couple weeks and made it out tonight! Loved the ambience, live music with plenty of cozy heated outdoor seating. Friendly staff, and tons of options. The manager came out and recommended some options for us too, though literally everything on the menu is vegan! Tacos were on sale for $2 a piece so we enjoyed the Al pastor, chorizo , and bistek. I'm not usually a huge fan of vegan queso but the queso with the cascabel sampler was not bad! Great spicy salsas as well!! We will totally be back!! read more

Cascabel - Cascabel sampler - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

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By far the best vegan Mexican food (probably overall Mexican food) I've had in a long time! Quality foods, super fresh, friendly staff, just an excellent place to be. They even have vegan horchata! The taste of cascabel is a great entree for those with big appetites, gets all the flavors going. Fun atmosphere and the desert display has many options for afterward. Highly recommend this place. If I lived here I would visit at least weekly read more

YUMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!! I am from LA California, the city that represents vegan cuisine. This place by far beats half of the vegan restaurants out there... Cascabel is a cute little spot, they have plenty of outdoor seating along with indoor. The service was excellent, I got the burrito with tinga... and it was soooooo good, so much flavor. They have 3 different salsa. My favorite was the red sauce. My friend got the breakfast burrito and he dominated it. He finished the whole burrito while I was still munching on the first slice, lol. AND he ordered another one to go. Definitely try this place!! Too bad I live somewhere else... I'd seriously would come once a week if I lived near by.. when I visit Huston again, FOR SURE I'll come back! read more

Cascabel - Burrito with tinga protein - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

This is a good find for all the vegan folks out there. This place is hidden off in a residential neighborhood so might not be an obvious place but trust me they make real good vegan Mexican food. It's amazing to be able to eat anything from that menu for someone who is vegan! read more

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If you want a tasty twist on Vegan & Tacos then Cascabel is your next destination for sure. What makes it the place? The food of course is the reason! From the Chicharonnes served with hot sauce on the side (think chips & salsa), to unique dishes which did not disappoint (we at least not on my first visit - LoL!!) In the worlds of the Terminator, "I'll be back." I had the ceviche tacos which I gotta admit were very spot on. The soy had a flavor and texture of lime marinated fish. Plus what really impressed me were the in-house made vinegar pickles, this, crisp and savory. They did have a sampler appetizer for $20 which let you explore all the vegan "meat" textures & flavors, which I will definitely get when not alone but with a party to share; to find my favorite. What else makes it pop? The atmosphere is genuine. Nestled among at least 5 giants trees and fans your never really in the sun. And the Spanish music changes daily but I loved the throw back tunes of Yuri, Azuca Moreno, Juan Luis Guerra, Los Bukis, old school Luis Miguel and Christian and so on. If you know the music culture you know the tunes are unique and vibrant. If you want i door AC they got it too. And a private side patio if your lookibg for a more intimate / private feel. Also, the desserts are vegan as well; from the mini-panaderia to flan, and arroz con leche (rice pudding). Yes, all vegan so all dairy free. Things for heads up: parking is ok anywhere you see: church across the street, in front of Law Office, street and restaurant. Lastly, they do breakfast (so they told me) so if your want to get ur breakfast taco on let me know what you think. Can't fail with pan y cafe. As far as people, and crowd no need to speak Spanish and from pics supporters of our Houston LBGT community. They have taco Tuesday's, live DJ on Friday & Saturday nights and Karaoke nights as well. So, see you there. Let them know "X" sent you. Btw, why not 5 stars, well, they forgot the sand and, beach but otherwise a hidden Houston gem from this foody's pov. Feliz adventuras gastro-micas , X read more

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This is authentic Mexican food but make it vegan! My friends and I came here on a rainy Sunday for brunch,, so no patio for us but we had a window view of the ugly rain! Any whoo we order chorizo Tacos, steak Tacos they were bomb! Had us saying what meat! We also had guac with salsa and some fire literally and figuratively green sauce! Chips are def made in house. I had the unfortunately my hunger was such that I forgot to get a pic! But trust me you won't miss the fact there is no egg in the French toast! My friend had Friedas lemonade and said it was good! I've been here twice now and thank goodness I live far away because it's so good I would probably be there everyday. read more

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I come here often and it never disappoints. My fav part is that the staff is very kind. The food is great. Good atmosphere and prices. Can't go wrong with a bistec burrito and the charro beans are bombbbb. read more

Cascabel - Chorizo, bistec, mozzarella, guacamole and beans with a side of queso and fries. It was a weekly special. - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Hmm where do I start. This is a quaint little house turned into a dive eatery. We sat on the side patio. I had been wanting to try this place for a while now. We ordered flautas and enchiladas with a carafe of mimosas. The carafe and we had to ask for ice. It would have been tastier if it were chilled cold beforehand as it had a lot of pulp. Not sure how long they have been open but the seating could he a little better. I wish they had used a little more seasoning on the food. I have been vegan for going on 6 years now and I was not feeling this spot totally. The food looks great online. My flautas were burned and I was disappointed for mother's day. But hey, you have to try things to know if you like it or not right? I wish them much success. read more

Cascabel - Las Flautas - Vegan Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've got double charge. And that's the worst part. I would not recommend this place at all. I was told this amount to pay and was charge that amount and also got another charge. I would not want this to happen to anyone just want to let you all know this read more