Definitely a hidden gem! Great atmosphere, great food! Great service! And how cool to be inside a bus station! First time here but will keep coming back when doing the drive between LA and Vegas. Make sure to walk around the building until you find the door that's open. All doors were locked except one when I went. Worth the search! read more

The Vegan Vato - My favorite is chicken, then fish, then asada. But it is just me. All are great!!!!!! Delicious sauce too! But that chicken.....wow! - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Pros: Great tasting vegan food with perfect flavoring. The rice is some of the best rice you could get. The carne asada tacos were full of flavor. Cute eating establishment, lots of open area/seating. They won awards years in a row for being the best. Cons: The parking situation is sketchy, being next to the public transit system. I was the only person there, ordered the trio taco and rice, and it took a pretty long time to get it. The pollo tacos were not the most flavorful. The "AC" in the building was either not working or worked very poorly. read more

The Vegan Vato - Pollo and two carne asada tacos - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Found this place on a random trip and was blown away. It's inside the train station tucked behind the corner. The lady at the register taking our order was very helpful and walked us through their menu and was knowledgeable on allergies etc. I ordered the torta and it was really good. Quite messy but so worth it. My friend got the enchiladas and she loved her dish. Enchiladas were spicy as requested. Amazing little hole in the wall vegan joint. Definitely check them out! read more

The Vegan Vato - Enchiladas - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

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Man I am sooooo happy this place exists for when I'm in the area. This was our first time here but everything was excellent!!! It's in a bit of a weird location but their setup inside the transport building is really nice and really clean with lots of seating. The worker was super friendly too. Everything we tried was delicious. The nachos were my favorite and despite not having fake meats like many places (with beyond/impossible or soy based or seitan type substitutes) the proteins that they offer were really tasty. The jackfruit chicken went great on the nachos. Everything felt a lot healthier than what you'd expect from a taco joint and it was absolutely not lacking in flavor or spice! The salsa was bomb and had plenty of kick. Will definitely come back here again. read more

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Vegan Vatos - Victorville I absolutely love this place! I've been here before, and every time I forget to take pictures because the food looks and smells so delicious -- but today I finally remembered! I ordered the jackfruit enchiladas and the Baja-style "fish" made from portobello mushrooms, and both were amazing. Everything is made fresh to order, and you can really taste the quality and care in every bite. The sauces are flavorful and perfectly balanced, and the food leaves you feeling full and good afterward -- real comfort food that's still light and wholesome. The staff is always friendly, the restaurant is spotless, and the overall experience is just fantastic. If you're looking for delicious vegan food with incredible flavors and great vibes, Vegan Vatos is the spot! read more

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Do yourself a huge favor and hit this place up! It's kinda hard to find, in the bus station furthest door. I don't think I've ever had such good Mexican food let alone vegan Mexican food. And they are quick! I gotta come back asap! read more

The Vegan Vato - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Best vegan restaurant ever. Customer service is amazing. I love the ambience.! literally cannot compare to any other vegan restaurant. Highly recommend.!!!!! read more

I have visited this restaurant 2x in the last week...partially because we are on a No meat fast and the other part is I really like the items I have tried so far. I have ordered and absolutely loved the nachos. Once with chorizo (cauliflower) and the other nachos with Pollo (jackfruit). I will definitely order them again. My husband tried the Pollo Taco Trio and the Chorizo Enchiladas. Although he didn't love them, he didn't like them that much either. Lol He's pretty traditional as a meat and potatoes kinda guy. This vegan stuff is gonna take some getting used to. The male owner was kind on the phone and took my order close to closing. His wife was very gracious and friendly when I went to pick it up. The restaurant is in a small area in the bus/train stop. I gave the restaurant a four because the restaurant, is not in the best part of town and therefore there is a lot of homeless hanging around on the outside. My husband also wanted additional salsa but she said that she had already put salsa on and I guess doesn't give xtra. He added his own on both of his entrees. read more

The Vegan Vato - Chorizo Enchiladas - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

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Very good food. Plus they have gluten free symbols on their menu making it easier to order gf. And they have desserts that they change up. The one time I got one it was so delicious. Thank you! read more

The Vegan Vato - The carne asada tacos are my favorite. - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

We were meeting family in Victorville and surprised to find a vegan restaurant there. We are happy we did. This little gem is inside a bus depot. The food was amazing. We had non vegan family who were eating with us and enjoyed their food as well. Hubby got the potato enchiladas with a side of black beans and rice. I had the loaded fries with chorizo and our family member had the taco salad. All 3 dishes were excellent and filled with fresh and crisp vegetables. The dishes had some spice heat to them. The service was good. The prices not bad. The place was clean and comfortable. read more

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Looking for a great vegan lunch? Check out the Vegan Vato! Nice place to meet a few friends for lunch. Nothing fancy, nice and clean. You might have a bit of a wait but the food is good. Currently it's my go to Taco and Burrito spot. You can also call ahead and order. read more

The Food is absolutely delicious. Now let me mention I am NOT vegan, my Bestie is. We both got nachos and shared a burrito. The owner is so kind and answered all 50+ of my friends questions . I was hungry AF we both were. Anyway give this spot a try wether your vegan or not. I found this gem on yelp. You won't be disappointed. read more

The Vegan Vato - Pastor nachos and chicken & asada nachos. - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

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Stop in this place for a taco Trio. Love me some good vegan food. It was hard to find because it is tucked inside of the bus depot so if you don't know where to park, just be patient and turn around and a few circles and figure it out because the food is delicious and the people behind the counter were super kind and lovely. The spice was a little bit high for my liking so I don't think I would take a little kid there but for adults, the food was just right read more

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Today is a good day to get out get a beautiful breeze and nice sun; plus get some vegan tacos down in Victorville at the best place know... read more

The Vegan Vato - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

WOW! So excited to find this place - right off the 15 on our way to Vegas-- this place is inside the bus terminal so keep your eyes open to make sure you don't miss it! Very friendly, clean and nice atmosphere inside. The food is phenomenal - the protein choices are not processed "meats" but carefully prepared plant options (the carne asada is hibiscus flower!) Veggies are fresh, pickled onions are awesome and they are allergy conscious and asked specifically if we had any allergies - all around 10/10 and I only wish they weren't a 2 day drive from my home! Mindblowing!!!! read more

The Vegan Vato - Carne Asada salad bowl - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Me and my friends have been wanting to check this place out ever since they opened. We finally went on a Saturday afternoon around 2pm. It was empty but also it's kind of hard to find. The owner said they are not always open on Saturdays (which we didn't know) so check their IG for hours. It's located inside the greyhound station. The surrounding area outside is a bit sketchy looking but don't let that deter you from going in. The ambiance once you're inside the restaurant is so cute! The owner is very friendly and accommodating. I got the taco trio: The fish taco which is beer battered portobello mushrooms. 5/5 The Pollo taco which is jackfruit. 5/5 And the chorizo which were potatoes. 3/5 Also got the cucumber lime drink which was 5/5!! It was so light and refreshing, perfect to go along the food. My friend ordered the rice and black beans which I tasted and rate it 2/5, it was just ok. It came with a side of homemade tortilla chips which was 5/5! So fresh and was seasoned with some sort of spices. She also ordered the peach cobbler cinnamon roll which is made by an outside baker and brought in and OMG I never thought a vegan dessert could taste so good! 5/5 Overall this place is a hidden gem in the Desert and I hope it sticks around forever! Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. FYI: the cucumber lime drink and desserts are not listed on the menu so just ask what they have that day and he'll let you know. read more

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Literally the best tacos I've had in Victorville. Ive been looking for a taco spot but I've been disappointed. A lot of spots skip the fundamentals, and I have to drown my taco in salsa and lime to get some flavor. Here I didn't need to do that. They do everything right: Flavor Presentation Size for $$ Spice The tortillas didn't taste store bought. I'm not vegan or vegetarian and I barely noticed because it was that good. I could barely finish two because they're large. And I didn't have that heavy feeling after like I do when I eat real asada. They took their time and it shows. 10/10. I'm not sure if nopales was on the menu. They should add that. read more

The Vegan Vato - Tri tacos. Asada - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Excellent food in an unexpected location - the Victorville train station! Tasty items, casual "fast food" - order at counter and your food will be brought to your table. Nachos are great for sharing for 3 or 4 people. Worth the short drive off the 15 if you are in the area. opens at noon. read more

The Vegan Vato - dining area - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

The Vegan Vato is definitely worth going out of your way for! Incredible food. Delicious. Healthy. Fresh. Pollo (chicken) was made from jackfruit, and the carne asada (beef) was hibiscus. Great family owned restaurant. Great flavor! 10/10. Would recommend to anyone vegan or non-vegan (you wouldn't even know it's not vegan)! read more

The Vegan Vato - Pollo (jackfruit as chicken) and carne asada (hibiscus as beef) - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

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This place was awsome is worth the drive your getting authentic mexican good the flavor & the portion size are great i will be again read more

The Vegan Vato - Vegan nachos - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

I once left this place because I couldn't find it and almost did it the second time but let me help you out! It's right inside the train station building. Yes a bit different but once you're inside to sit down and eat the vibe changes and you're ready to sit, eat and have a nice conversation with who you're with. The food is absolutely amazing!! My dad who isn't vegan was obsessed with them too and said he's so happy to have come here because the tacos remind him of Mexico. He said it feels like years since he's had a great taco like this and I honestly agree; these were authentic Mexican tasting vegan tacos. Can't wait to come back. The service was super nice and always asking how we were with a smile on her face. Everything about this place rocks. Definitely come support it! read more

The Vegan Vato - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

The tortillas seemed charred and the fries too ? I don't know if they're using old oil but all the fried food was a deep brown shade , I feel they would benefit in having hotter salsa or a wider selection of salsa. read more

The Vegan Vato is a newly opened brick and mortal restaurant created by couple Damion and Amber Carlos after many years of providing vegan food at various farmer's markets. Prior to visiting the restaurant, I contacted them via Instagram regarding the use of nuts in their menu items. I appreciate that my message was responded to my message quickly with the answer that they use hemp and pumpkin seeds but are those are not currently available. I later learned that their chipotle sour cream contains cashews so beware of this topping if you have a nut allergy. Menu options are the Barrio Burrito, Taco Trio, Loco Nachos, Loaded Fries, Enchiladas and Taco Salad Bowl. Vegan "meat" options are pollo which is citrus flavored shredded jackfruit, carne asada which is traditional flavored hibiscus flowers roasted with mixed bell peppers, chorizo which is crispy potatoes and toasted cauliflower in an authentic sauce, Baja style fish which is crunchy seasoned battered portobello mushroom, and Burris which is tender hibiscus flowers with shaved portobello mushrooms in a flavorful spice blend consume. Sides include tacos, rice, black beans, fries, avocado and extra protein. The sauce lineup consists of salsa, nacho cheese sauce, chipotle sour cream and several topping ingredients. Drink choices are bottle water, sparkling water, or bottled juice. Upon arriving, we were warmly welcomed by one of the restaurant owners. After ordering from the menu, we enjoyed the colorful waiting area and took one of the free stickers promoting the new business. I ordered a taco salad topped with the Baja style fish along with a side of rice and hubby ordered the loaded fries with a combination of the pollo, carne asada, and chorizo meats. Fries were made fresh which was a plus. My taco bowl was delicious and perfectly cooked and the mushrooms were crispy, yet moist and very filling. The rice was fragrant and fluffy. Hubby thoroughly enjoyed the tacos and especially liked the carne asada meat. The restaurant is already showing signs of popularity by selling out of three days worth of food within the first and second days of officially opening. Hopefully, they'll soon balance the amount of food available to meet the needs of the vegan and vegan curious customers and become a must visit restaurant in Victorville. read more

The Vegan Vato - Side of rice topped with cilantro and onions - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

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Awesome in Victorville Ca! I would like to introduce to you The Vegan Vato!!!! Come in and enjoy the vibe! Located on D St in Victorville inside the Greyhound bus station. Plant based meals and drinks! read more

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AMAZING!! AMAZING!! Don't miss this hidden gem next to the Victorville bus terminal and train station! Though it's a bit tricky to spot, it's absolutely worth seeking out. We tried their burrito bowl and enchiladas - hands down the BEST vegan Mexican food we've ever had! As frequent vegan diners, we've found many places fall short on seasoning and spice, but not here. Every ingredient was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and deeply flavorful. The Biscoff cheesecake was a revelation! So soft and smooth - it's seriously the best vegan cheesecake we've tried. They also offer an Oreo cheesecake (sadly sold out when we visited, but we'll be back!) We loved everything so much that we packed extra cheesecake, cinnamon rolls, and another bowl for our road trip. That's how good it is! Note to owners: Consider putting up a larger sign - more people need to discover your incredible vegan Mexican cuisine in the High Desert! Your passion for crafting amazing vegan food really shows in every dish. read more

Great food, great service. Love it! We make it a point to stop here when we go to Vegas or Big Bear or Joshua Tree. read more

Service is quick and a great place to eat while you're on a special fasting. And Amber has a great hey girl additude. I wish Saturday was available. read more

Let me begin by stating for the record, I am NOT a vegan nor a vegetarian by any slight definition . I'm a proud steak lover by design. I recently began a journey to explore my healthier dieting options along with my gf. Let me begin by stating how amazed I was at the incredibly great taste of the food here. Me and my gf were at a loss for words honestly. The location is inside the greyhound/Amtrak station and is nicely put together and inviting.. with spacious seating and cool decor. The owner and staff were so welcoming and helpful. I got the burrito w/ asada protein and my gf had the tostada salad w/ asada protein. It was instant love from the first bite. The spicy green sauce on the side gave it that extra heat too. The fresh blend of flavors, spices paired with the beans and rice are culinary perfection in its own right. We also ordered the mango lemonade and Blood Orange Lemonade and each was perfectly sweet and refreshing and paired well with our plates. For dessert we had the Mint Oreo chocolate pudding and Black Forest cake were superb! So good I actually had to get a to-go Oreo pudding for my gf! Again, I was so impressed by the food I decided to order a Taco trio plate to-go. Just had to have my parents try it as well. I got the chicken, chorizo and asada. My parents were equally surprised and how good the food is. This place surpassed all my expectations for a menu specializing in vegan options! It's definitely worth trying and I would highly recommend it to EVERYONE!! read more

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I'm not vegan. I'm not vegetarian, but I was a guest at a yoga event where these big pizza sized boxes of vegan tacos from The Vegan Vato were catered. First things first, they were BEAUTIFUL. Colorful, lovely and inviting to look at. Originally a little hesitant, one look and I WANTED to try these tacos. I was told they were hibiscus (chicken) and jackfruit (beef). They were room temperature, which originally I was not sure would be a good thing, but it was a GREAT thing. The flavors were absolutely incredible. How? I don't know what kinds of juju magic goes into these tacos, but my gawwd they were delicious. Not "these are pretty good tacos for being vegan", but rather, "Dayyyuuummm, these tacos are friggin delicious!!" Room temperature made them fabulous!! Who knew? From their Instagram page, every dish looks just that delicious and I'm eager to try! Meat or no meat, I'm now craving these tacos and can't wait to try other dishes on their menu. If you go, they are located inside the Grayhound bus station at the corner of D Street and 6th in Victorville. They have a call ahead option so you can skip the line, which I plan to do. read more

The Vegan Vato - Hybiscus taco box. These are INCREDIBLE! - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

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Plant forward, all vegan menu. This was perfect for us on our drive back to Vegas from SoCal. We enjoyed the hibiscus burrito, a few different tacos and Oreo cheesecake. Everything was delicious! Don't let the location "scare" you off. You just park in the lot for the bus station and head inside. Bathrooms available as well. There is a cute dining area for Vegan Vato while you wait or you can dine in. Check their hours before you go because they are closed one day a week (I believe). read more

Good tasting food and good portions, all proteins taste wonderful. The owners are so welcoming, and the ambiance is great. I recommend this place to everyone, vegan and non-vegan; You wouldn't be able to tell the difference. read more

I'm happy to see old town Victorville opening up their doors to new aged business owners, especially Vegan businesses. Never in my days did I ever expect to see a place like this open up here in the HD. It makes it that much better when I have to come back into town. I found a new favorite and will be back. Yes, the restaurant is inside of the bus station, just drive around where the busses drive through and park at the end, which is restaurant parking. I was a little perplexed and lost at first, but called and found it. It's set up to look very exotic-like, as if you're inside of a tropical jungle and enjoying delicious vegetables and fruits plated to eat. Digging the vibe, the music, and superb customer service. Seems to be family owned, extremely friendly, and AV natives from the HD. Props to their location and amazing dishes. I hope this location gets an abundance of business. They definitely deserve it!! Presentation is on point, and flavor is beyond that. Thanks again for making my stomach smile. See y'all the next time I'm up here. read more

The Vegan Vato - Damn good! A plethora of flavor in your mouth and it's vegan!!! - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

The food is absolutely amazing!!!! The staff is very kind and so helpful. The ambiance is warm and very simple menu (how I love it)! I am definitely a long time customer! They make their own Chipotle Sour Cream that's not dairy based. Im in love! I'll be back tomorrow for another review! #FavoriteSpot in the high desert! PERIODT!!! read more

The Vegan Vato - Carne Asada Taco Bowl Salad # flavorful #tasty #favoritespot - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Hard to find, it's in the train station, but so worth it. Delicious healthy food, welcoming and friendly service. One of our stops on our Route 66 adventure. read more

The Vegan Vato - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

I stopped by the Vegan Taco, located at the greyhound station in Victorville. Amber the owner is so sweet and helpful. The place is a great place for social media pictures & of course a perfect place to grab some healthy delicious food. I tried her fish & asada tacos. They were absolutely amazing. This place is a MUST try for your next date night or quick brunch spot. Also I waited about 5 mins max for a delicious meal. read more

The Vegan Vato - Vegan tacos - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

Wish I got on these me and my boyfriend ordered the "asada " fries and he got the "chicken " burrito Huge portions had to share fries We thought we try a new spot We both aren't vegan but this was full of flavor We will be back an I'll update with pictures read more

Very refreshing for a small town like this. The flavor was powerful and surprisingly similar to real meat flavors. It's located inside of the train station which seems wrong but it is. dry comfortable, clean, and cozy inside. Will be back some day with other friends! read more

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Great food. We drove past it thinking we had the wrong address (it is inside the bus station) but were completely impressed with the food and service. We don't live in Apple Valley but I can assure you, I will stop in next road trip. read more

"Chicken" (jackfruit) enchiladas are very good. They come topped with a house sauce. You can also add an extra spicy sauce which adds a good kick. Only problem is that even though I asked for extra protein it still wasn't enough. I noticed this problem the last time I was here for tacos, so I'll just ask for double protein next time to make sure I get enough. Beans and rice are delicious. read more

The Vegan Vato - "Chicken" (jackfruit) enchiladas are delicious. The green spicy sauce adds a good kick. - Vegan Near Me - Victorville, California

FACT #1: I am not a vegan (nor have anything against vegans). FACT #2: I love food. Now that I have that out of the way, let's talk food, shall we? Vegan Vato is primarily the only strictly vegan eatery on this side of the high desert. I drove 20+ minutes out of my way to make sure that I had something to eat for dinner. I have been here before. I wanted to try out the different "proteins" that they had and when ordering, so I ordered Carne asada, chicken, and chorizo. Ask about what it REALLY is and you will be told hibiscus flowers, jackfruit, and potatoes and cauliflower. If you take the time to read the menu, the delicious details are within the item description. I highly recommend following this eatery on Instagram as you will find the secret menu. At the time of my most recent visit they had sandwiches on the secret menu. I didn't want bread, and I tried their tacos (which, by the way, the 3 Taco item is a GREAT way to try their "proteins" if you are curious, new to this place, or new to your vegan lifestyle), so I went with the recommendation of the Vegan Vato himself: "Well, if you're hungry, you can order the nachos, loco style." Nachos? Loco style? I was in. By the way, I thought he said "local" but he actual said "loco" (I'm getting old). Let me tell you, for about $13+ this dish was worth it! The suspicious people in the vehicle that parked next to me (and the area and parking is just a tad questionable, but I'm gangsta' so this didn't prevent me from going) even asked what I ordered. I told them they would get a packed nacho plate like [picture in my review]. I took my first bite at the parking lot exit and munched on it on my way home. Now, in my experience, nachos don't usually hold up on the drive home. The cheese turns into brick, the sour cream is runny, and the guacamole goes brown, but not here. You won't get ANY of that. The nacho chips were topped with all three proteins, and added rice and beans. The "cheese" was some other sauce that didn't turn into a brick or make my chips soggy. It was topped with onions, cabbage, bell pepper, and all sorts of yummy. It had flavor and that's what I am talking about for being a non-vegan: flavor. I appreciate Indian food, so the "cheese" was like a curry to me, but even if that is hard to imagine, the flavor is set. The hibiscus was a lil' tough on this day, but when I had it in a taco on my first visit, it was on point. The jackfruit "chicken" was awesome and you truly forget that it is not chicken. Lastly, the part of my nachos that was topped with cauliflower and potatoe chorizo is my favorite! Overall, I absolutely appreciated the nacho suggestion and enjoyed my meal. I can praise this eatery more than I have in this review, but I think your tasting palette should decide. Wonderful job Vegan Vato. read more

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