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    4.1 (893 reviews)

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    Gorditas. asada (left) jackfruit (right) the asada was good. Jackfruit was bland
    Ozzy R.

    It's interesting how I ended up at this restaurant. I actually went to the Boba shop next-door just to find out that they're not there anymore so while I was there, I decided to give this place a try. They have a huge menu, plenty to choose from and some desserts. I ended up ordering the Gorditas one with the jackfruit and marinade and the other one was the Asada. And I'm gonna be honest with you the jackfruit one was intolerable. I couldn't even eat it. I had to give it away. The asada was really good. I do plan on coming back but next time to try the chile Relleno burrito. Service is cool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating, outdoor dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Prices are fair a bit pricey for me, but it all depends on what you used to pay. I'll see you guys soon cause I wanna try out that burrito.

    Interior. Cute decor.
    Edith V.

    Great vegan food. The staff is super friendly. Caution: The Wet Burrito can feed a small army... but it's delicious.

    Birria Tacos (3)
    Stephanie B.

    Birria tacos were amazing!!!!!! Before going plant based I loved birria, this is a perfect sub for it! And the consomé is so good!

    Hibiscus margarita.
    Joy G.

    I was in the mood for vegetarian Mexican food so I gave Guacamaya a try. The team happily greeted me upon arriving. As this was my first time, I asked for some recommendations on menu favorites, so the Guacamaya wrap it was! I added jackfruit for protein. Inside the flour tortillas was a crispy corn trastada. The wrap was full of flavor. The vegan queso was a creamy consistency that boasts of real cheese flavor and Mexican spices. I topped off my meal with a hibiscus margarita, in a sugar rim glass. The inside felt like a garden oasis, the way it was decorated. The outside patio was full of trees and plants, continuing with the oasis vibes.

    Fiesta Bowl w/ Mushroom carintas & nachos w/mushroom carnitas
    Erika M.

    Everything's VEGAN and you wouldn't even know it! My partner and I tried this place out because we're out here with our own dietary restrictions and this place completely hit the spot! Food was delicious, the mushroom carnitas were unreal and everything tasted fresh and bright! The workers there were very friendly and accommodating! We came on a Thursday afternoon, and it wasn't very packed. It was nice ti just sit outside and take the beautiful day in while eating this delicious food! Just a note, if you've never been here, the place is a bit hidden, but it's right next to the movie theatre! Parking's easy enough! Honestly, won't be disappointed!! We will come again!

    Nachos
    Diandra S.

    I AM SURPRISED HOW MUCH I LIKE THIS PLACE!! Everything on the menu is vegan. Wanted a little snack so tried the nachos.. and it was different and delicious! The amount of vegan meat they used was a great amount! And the nachos itself was big enough to share 3 people in my opinion! I did try their margarita but I didnt get to take a picture! It was also good and gave me a good buzz!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is at the downey plaza so lots of seating and parking spaces available![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Luis T.

    From the moment I walked in I was greeted. Asking hi, how I was doing and also asked if I had any questions. I politely said no I don't jusy looking at the moment. I ended up getting asada and carnitas gorditas with cheese. Mind you, im not vegan but what I ate tasted good. I had heard of this place before but never checked it out. It came with hot and mild salsa and pickled onion. The salsa were great. I also got a horchata which was damn good. Better than most spots I've been to. I'd come back to try something different in the future.

    Wet burrito, chilaquiles
    Isaac V.

    This was my first time trying this restaurant, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was impressed by how beautifully decorated the inside was.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance created a welcoming feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The customer service was excellent and the food was delicious. Overall, this location is worth a second visit.

    BrunchWrap
    Virginia D.

    VEGAN REVIEW Amazing vegan Mexican in a Downey mall-- who knew?!?!? Had to come to Downey for a medical appointment with my girl, of course I Yelped to see if I could find some vegan vittles nearby. WHAT A SCORE!!! This place is INCREDIBLE. There were like a million items I wanted to get. Ultimately ended up with the Brunch Wrap (which it took me way too long to figure out it was a play on Crunch Wrap, DUH)- totally delicious. So many protein options & I love being able to get sour cream, cheese & queso. Portions are HUGE-- the wraps are definitely shareable. Great selection of boozy & non boozy bevs Staff is super patient & friendly. Cute little casual cafe vibe. Love the plants & neon lights. Both indoor & outdoor seating. Plenty of parking- it's in a mall. Honestly... worth the drive from Santa Monica! Will return with my sweetie.

    Fiesta Bowl
    Skylar S.

    I wanted to clear up what an earlier reviewer said- this restaurant actually DOES have gluten free options. When I called, the waitress said that everything besides the flour tortillas is gluten free. I got a fiesta bowl with jackfruit barbacoa and it's flavorful, and the portion is HUGE. Definitely will order again!

    Lynn U.

    First time in. Found this place here on Yelp! We came in to celebrate someone's birthday The girl taking our order was super helpful especially for those that haven't tried plant based foods before. And we love the decor like a refreshing tropical oasis! One person was not excited with the pozole being green. But everyone else loved the food. All of the dishes are very flavorful. As for the drinks all were good except I felt the horchata was closer to plain almond milk than horchata I just didn't feel the cinnamon taste was strong enough. At first I thought the food was a bit pricey but definitely not! The portions are huge and if we knew that we might have shared. I would like to try more so I look forward to a return visit.

    Fiesta Bowl
    Hailey S.

    This quickly became one of our go to places when we moved to Norwalk. The food is definitely and has large servings. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everyone is always sweet and the restaurant is clean and has a very cool ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can ask to sample the different proteins before ordering which was really nice since I can be really picky while trying new vegan meats. The chicken is my favorite. Super juicy and tasty. The staff is great.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Ross W.

    So glad I tried this eatery. Everything is plant based. I had the Avocado Cilantro Salad. Quite tasty. For protein, I opted for mushroom carnitas. Hubby liked the Breakfast Burrito, which was huge. I had a bite, & I approved. The only thing I didn't enjoy is the Menudo. The real deal tastes much better. The watermelon fresca was refreshing & addictive. A comfortable space with a cool vibe. There's a lot of green. Plenty of parking. I recommend.

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    Been waiting a yr for this spot to reOPEN.. have you opened yet?

    It's open 8830 Apollo Way B-120 Downey, CA 90242… Read more

    When will the store open in its new location?

    It's open 8830 Apollo Way B-120 Downey, CA 90242… Read more

    When is the new location going to open?

    We are scheduled for an early September opening. Just awaiting one more final inspection

    When can we expect the new location to open?

    At this time, we are being told close to April. Unfortunately our hands have been tied due to COVID as well as the city of Downey's approval processes. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a sooner open date!… Read more

    What's the most recent update? I received a text saying the new location was going to be at The Downey Promenade but the yelp page says Downey Landing which is near the promenade. Are you accepting in person take out delivery from the new location?

    Our previous location as listed on yelp (imperial hwy) is closed and will no longer be our home. We are currently constructing our new location which will be at the Downey Promenade next to Cinemark. That location is set to open sometime this… Read more

    What are the gorillas made of?

    Do you do catering portions?

    Yes! We have a catering menu available at our restaurant or you can email us at Guacamayaoasis@gmail.com for more info

    Any soy free options?

    yes, there is a option with mushrooms that great!

    Does this business have gluten free options?

    Yes

    What kinda vegan cheese is used?

    We create our own version in-house! Mainly from cashews, almond milk and spices

    When is the Vegan pozole going to be available for delivery and through delivery apps like UberEATS and DoorDash?

    Later this week! Currently working on getting our packaging set up!

    Is the bread not vegan, do I have to ask for vegan bread?

    The wheat bread is

    Is the Ultimate Torta vegan?

    Yes! Our ultimate torta is 100% plant based including a wheat torta bread

    Does this business have organic options?

    Hey Brandon, Thanks for reaching out. We try to use as much natural and organic produce and protein… Read more

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