Viva Vegan was one of those little hole-in-the-wall spots you don't expect much from at first glance, and honestly, I went in with pretty low expectations. Being a fully vegan Mexican restaurant, I wasn't sure how well they'd pull off those bold, traditional flavors. But to their credit, the food actually surprised me. The vegan meats had solid flavor and were pretty close to the real thing, especially when it came to those classic Mexican seasonings. You could tell they put effort into making the dishes taste authentic. That said, the burritos were a bit heavy on the rice and beans, which kind of took away from the overall balance. Customer service was just okay nothing terrible, but nothing memorable either. It got the job done, but didn't really add to the experience. One downside was the pricing. For what you get, it did feel a bit overpriced, especially considering the portions. It's also worth noting that Viva Vegan is now permanently closed, which isn't too surprising. While the food had its highlights and was impressive for vegan Mexican food, it didn't quite hit the mark enough to keep people coming back consistently. Overall, it was a decent spot for what it was, especially if you're curious about vegan Mexican food, but not something that really stood out in the long run in my opinion. read more

There used to be another vegan business in this exact location. I forgot the name of it but they used to serve pizza and Italian fare. The food is good. It was nice to be able to enjoy some vegan ramen. There's a a lot of vegan Mexican spots in SoCal and I've tried a good amount of it, so that's how I'm reviewing this, in that context. I would eat here if I was in the area, but wouldn't go outta the way for it. Mostly for it being outta the way and I know where I can get better food closer to home. I ordered the barrio, nachos and tacos. I didn't love the nachos or the cheese here. The tacos were good, tho you can't really mess up tacos in SoCal. Also, the parking lot is pretty small. This is more of a quick stop or pick up and go type of place. read more

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First impressions--parking is definitely a challenge. The lot is really small and hard to find a spot. However, once you step inside, the AC is blasting, which is super refreshing, especially on a hot day. The place overall looks clean and well-kept, but our table hadn't been wiped down when we sat, so I had to ask for a rag to clean it myself--that's definitely a point off in my book. There were quite a few people coming in and out for pickup orders, and I liked that they have a self-order screen right when you walk in for convenience. I ordered my son the asada fries and a horchata, and I went with the regular birria plate for myself. Food was good, but the overall experience could've been better if the dine-in area was maintained more attentively. read more

Viva Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

Absolutely amazing food! It's a small place so there's not many seats to dine in, but if you're traveling through and looking for vegan food this is absolutely worth the stop. I'll probably come here Avery time I'm headed back to Mexico from now on. read more

Viva Vegan - Decor - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

I did take out on a Tuesday night. This place is next to a train track. It is in a sketchy area. There's very limited parking in front. You may park on the side street. The actual restaurant itself is small and dark. There's only 2 tables. Don't come if you have a large group! Surprisingly, both tables were taken. Since I did take out, my food was ready and sitting at the counter. The man was courteous. It seems he's the only one running the show. I decided to eat my food in the car since I wanted to taste it fresh. I did have to lock my door since there were people walking around. There a vape shop right next door with people hanging outside. Anyway, the 100% plant based quesabirria with consume was very good! It almost tasted like the real deal. It was a bit oily. It could also use more "birria". The consume was so good for a vegan broth. I really enjoyed it. I would try it again. read more

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I always come here when I'm assigned classrooms to assist in near Colton! While I need to try more items, I can't help but stick to the OG burrito with red salsa and chipotle sauce. Mwah.. soso good. Staff is amicable and friendly! I feel bad when I frequent the spot without my friend haha! Good price for a very fulfilling portion! I will always beast my burrito read more

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Came here today to have lunch with a friend and I'm surprised that I haven't been here before. I remember when this location was a vegan pizza place but I'm not sure when it became a vegan taco place. Overall the food was good. The jamaica was bomb, better than the horchata imo. The birria quesadilla was my favorite thing but I did not like the consommé. The consomme was like water, no flavor. i thought I was tripping but my friend tried it and without me telling her what I thought, she said the same thing. I would come back for the quesadilla though. The salsa is bomb. I really like their tamales and the burrito i got was good too. overall solid food and i will be back with my family soon! read more

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Location: Small place hidden right next to a vape shop lol Accepts credit cards or cash Not a lot of seating but service was great. I am not vegetarian but I enjoyed their quesabirria! Potato rolls and loaded fries were also great in portion. Super impressed with their food and I'd definitely come try it out again. read more

Viva Vegan - Quesabirria, fries, potato rolls - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

The food has flavor and good taste. Want to go back & try different items w/ different sauces. Ordered the Birria Tacos w/ rice and beans. The sides are good, not crunchy rice soft and beans have a well rounded flavor. The "birria" sauce taste like ramen broth instead of the meat flavor. Fries were definitely good as a antojitos for two-three. Added green and red sauce, red won over green. read more

Viva Vegan - Vegan Fries w Red Sauce - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

I was a frequent customer but after my visit on 4/11 and 4/12 I won't be returning. I ordered the quesabirria taco plate and an avocado sauce that I paid extra for, all for to-go. I live 30 minutes away so it's an 1 hour round trip there and back to my house. When I get home there is no avocado sauce and the box wasn't closed properly so the beans spilled over everything and was all over the bag. I called and spoke with a man who also took my order and offered to have the plate remade. Since they closed in less that 30 minutes and I was 30 minutes away I told him I couldn't come back tonight and he mentioned that they would hold the ticket for me. I arrive the very next day and speak to the manager, a woman, and she offers to have the beans and rice replaced along with the avocado sauce but not the quesabirria tacos. I mentioned that I wouldn't have drove all this way for rice and beans as the impression was that the plate was to be remade. She mentions that the quesabirria tacos cost extra and she wasn't going to replace them. So I had to order a whole other plate and spend another $20 something dollars when I was told that they would remake the whole plate. The tacos were soo greasy not crunchy at all due to the amount of grease and the beans were very bland. Only the rice was decent. And the rice & beans portions were less than I had the previous day. I'm writing a review because management doesn't seem to really care about the customer's experience. I see this manager, the woman, not sure of her name but as she is respectful she isn't friendly or nice. I felt that she thought I was trying to get free food so she was a bit rude and less respectful than previous encounters. I really don't like people like that touching my food so I won't be coming back after coming here since they opened years ago. Not unless management changes. Over the years they have gone up in price but the quality, portions, and management has declined. As someone who only eats out once a week I'd rather just eat at home. read more

I've had my eye on viva vegan forever, and they started offering delivery through Uber eats to my house. Naturally, I had to give them a try knowing they're a little far from me, but despite that, the food arrived warm and delicious. I ordered pastor nachos and a horchata for me, and I got fries for my toddler. Right after I ordered, I got the notification that they were out of horchata. So sad! It must be super popular. I'll try it next time, no worries. The pastor nachos had the perfect ratio of chips to toppings, which I appreciated. The chips were still crunchy after their half hour commute to me. The vegan pastor was homemade and had the perfect texture. I highly recommend it. There was a lot of pico on top, a lot of beans on the bottom, and the green salsa was on the side as I requested. The cheese sauce was also a great consistency. I really appreciate that they make their own cheese sauce as opposed to offering shredded vegan cheese; it came together well with all of the ingredients. The portion of nachos was huge and I couldn't finish it, despite being super hungry. I gave it my best try though. My daughter likes the fries. They seemed to be seasoned heavily with pepper, which I wasn't sure if she was going to enjoy, but she ate them up! She also tried some nachos and enjoyed my food too. Overall, I had a great experience ordering delivery from viva vegan. I will definitely order again because they have long standing Uber eats promotions that help to cut down the cost. They have huge taco platter, so that will probably be what I try next. I want to try more of their vegan meats like the birria and asada. read more

Viva Vegan - Vegan Al pastor Loaded Nachos - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

I think that the most important thing about Vegan restaurants is the cook being Vegan. I have a habit of asking if the cook or staff are Vegan, why? Because it makes a big difference in the consciousness in preparing the food. Often times, people who are vegan and prepare vegan foods can season food correctly. When I say correctly, I mean, not heavy handed on the salt or other seasonings. I ordered the famous pizza, and other things which brought my order to over $80. I didn't enjoy the taste of any of the food and felt it was over seasoned, or just fell flat. I want food that can surpass my own cooking taste if I'm spending money or going out of my way to pick up take out. I just expected more for the price I paid. I appreciate the restaurant being all vegan, but I won't be returning. read more

This place was life changing. NGL I visit my friends here a lot and they finally told me about this place. I got the loaded nachos with Al Pastor and mixed the green and orange chili. I also got the Cali burrito with Asada. Seriously, this place is so good! I'm so sad they aren't by my place ): Will definitely go here again!!!! read more

I really wanted to like this place. It pains me to give so few stars to a vegan restaurant but I'd be lying if I said our meal was exceptional. The service was good but that's about it. I got the Birria Ramen and there were barely any toppings in my soup. Wish I had a photo as proof but I didn't take any due to how sad the dish looked. Seriously, it looked nothing like the pictures I saw here!! I was also not a fan of the packaging as they were packing everything in the to-go containers and bags, even if you're eating there. My partner ordered the quesadillas and the portion was very small, too. Overall the experience was a major let down and we both left feeling disappointed :( read more

I love this place , I've been here many times . The vegan food is delicious. Very good customer service and the restaurant is very welcoming. read more

Viva Vegan - Wet Al Pastor Burrito - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

I have been wanting to visit this restaurant for some time and was excited to finally visit it with coworkers. I was surprised when I arrived at the restaurant and realized it was housed in the former location of another vegan restaurant, Vegan Korner. Upon entering the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by an employee. After looking at the menu. I decided to ordered a loaded quesadilla and a single quesabirria taco. My coworkers ordered a taco plate, a chimichanga, and a pulled pork sandwich on sourdough bread with fries and coleslaw. We also ordered water to accompany our food and when the employee accidentally spilled one of the waters, he employee quickly wiped it up. The food was quickly delivered, was flavored well, and delicious. I was happy to eat this restaurant and elated that my non vegan coworkers liked the food good and one coworker even took her remaining food in a to go box. The only slight annoyance is that restaurant space inside is a little cozy with two booth and a side table but other than that, it was an enjoyable experience overall. After having such a good dining experience, I will definitely visit this restaurant again. read more

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Try them out you won't be disappointed. Me and my husband loved our asada burritos and we aren't even Vegan, but man did they taste very similar to the real thing. We were helped right away and the food also came out very quickly. The restaurant itself is small about 3 tables but we had no issue getting one a lot of the orders were to go. We'll be for sure coming back. read more

Viva Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

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I truly have mixed feelings about this location. The first time I went the food was great, it made me want to continue going. The last few visits have not been the best. I will write down the cons and pros in order. CONS 1. The place is very small. 2. A/C is blowing super cold . Everyone I see eat inside is wearing a sweater. 3. Food quality has gone down, the food is mostly bland. 4. Tables and bathroom are dirty. 5. Lately the carne asada has been coming out burnt. 6. It's expensive, I got a OG burrito for almost 14 dollars and it was small. 7. They removed the kids menu due to other adults eating off the kids menu. It's sad that us parents have to pay the consequences. 8. The menu is inconsistent, they keep removing items. 9. They play loud music 24/7, some of the music is not the best for kids. PROS 1. The rice is good. 2. The HORCHATA is super delicious. 3. The people are nice. Now please be aware I haven't tried their birria items so not sure how the flavor is on those items. read more

Viva Vegan - Burnt asada. - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

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has been so delicious lately literally mouth watering good and my mouth doesn't really water when I eat ‍ I'm obsessed with the quesa birria right now but before that it was the chile relleno burritos. Sometimes there's Mac & cheese & it's delicious easy to order online & or in person from kiosk read more

This "hole in the wall" in Colton gets up! My son says, "Good choice mom!" We ordered a burrito bowl, a calibirrito with birria, and a taco trio meal. Everything was delicious. It was my first time eating birria. This was made from jackfruit and it was so flavorful! Though initially the burrito bowl looked like a small serving, my spouse said it was jampacked with a lot of goodness! Definitely worth giving this place a try Wish we had photos to share but we devoured the food before we could think to take pictures. read more

I'm going on 6 months of vegan life, and let's be honest, it sucks. I mean, ethical values have to outweigh taste, but you still have to admit vegan life is usually pretty bland. However, Viva Vegan is not one of those times. I had the Al Pastor tacos and they knocked my socks off! Absolutely scrumptious! Wish I lived closer, but it's worth the gas money! read more

Love this Mexican food! Pastor burrito is perfect every time.... the owner is passionate about her food and it shows.

I called earlier in the day just to confirm that everything was for sure 100% plant based the gentleman who I spoke to on the phone was very polite however, when I came in for the first time didn't have the best experience with customer service or a greeting. It was more so of just like walking in taking my own order waiting and then my order finally came and the lady gave me my order thankfully she smiled at me. Didn't get to eat my food until close to 8 PM. Noticed that my Esquite did not even have a dash of Tajin on it. The Asada Tacos , rice & beans were very good though I can give them that but if you're a person that loves customer service when you enter this place didn't really have that. read more

This place is not good anymore. I went and thry supposedly are remodeling. Something is fishy about the whole thing. Owner had 3 restaurants and now she is down to a pop up patio. The area is not clean. The cook didn't even wash his hands. They gave me my food, of course it was to go. I get it and food is greasy and my burrito was more beans and rice with 4 pieces of protein. My tacos were all grease. A ice cream size scoop of beans and rice. They had me pay Apple Pay. knew something was wrong when they charged me for the food and no sales tax. Anytime you go to a restaurant there's sales tax so she's not charging sales tax. She probably doesn't even have a permit to be doing pop-ups because it's very fishy and it's a secluded area it's an commercial industrial area so there's not gonna be any health inspectors going there. Everybody's been forewarned before going to this establishment. Once again the cook does not wash his hands and there is no hand sanitizer either on the table where he cooks. What he did is, he reached into an ice box that they store cold cokes in it, and he got a piece of ice washed rubbed it on his hands with no soap and then he started cooking. Forgot to mention I text messaged the number that I sent the Apple Pay too. When I told them that I was very unsatisfied with my food, they blocked me. read more

I can't believe I didn't know about this place! My coworkers invited me and now I'll keep this on my frequent often list. I've be been trying to figure out how I feel about this place. All I can come up with is that "I can't believe it's vegan." Genuinely didn't miss any of the traditional flavors that one might assume would be missing at a vegan restaurant. Service was great, food preparation was fast, but there are only three tables available for dine-in. Our table was coming off its hinges, I'm surprised I didn't flip the table-- I'd be the one to make that spectacle happen. I got the OG bottom plate and it was delicious. My only complaint is that the birria was too oily; it was quite heavy despite the lime, cilantro and onion condiments to pair down the heaviness. Salsa was good and the tortillas could have been a little more done-- I like a mild burn on them. Overall, this establishment will be added to my favorite local spots. I'll have to try a burrito next. read more

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Viva Vegan is amazinnnnng! I'm so glad that my fiance & I stumbled across this restaurant. We've tried their quesabirria tacos plate (10/10), their "asada" street tacos & burrito. Soooo yummy, we feel amazing after eating here every time! read more

Viva Vegan - Quesabirria Meal - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

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Do not let the modest location and storefront fool you, this place is a treasure!! I would eat here every day if I could afford to. Service is quick and friendly, everything I've tried so far is swoon worthy delicious! I would challenge any meat eater to try any burrito and not be satisfied and impressed by the flavors. read more

Fast service and delicious vegan food. I highly recommend their birria ramen. I can't believe it's all vegan! They've perfected their vegan Mexican recipes and I hope they continue to expand their menu. Would 100% come back. On the down side, location is not very convenient. Trust though that the food will not disappoint. The reviews don't lie. read more

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I was looking for a good vegan Mexican food restaurant on my way to Redlands for business. I read some of the reviews of Viva Vegan and was curious to try it. I was the day's first customer, and I was greeted when I entered. Viva Vegan is located in a small business lot, but there is ample parking. I ordered the three-taco combo but really wanted to try the birria tacos. The nice lady at the counter said she could substitute one of them in my taco order. My food came out quickly, and the tacos looked great alongside some beans and rice. There was also a red and green salsa included. I was amazed at how good these tacos tasted. A lot of homemade soul went into the preparation of the taco vegan meat, and the touch of cilantro/onion and green sauce was the icing on the cake. I have been to many Mexican restaurants with vegan selections and a few that are vegan only in the OC and Riverside area. This place is hands down the best authentic/rustic place I have ever enjoyed dining at. I only regret that I forgot to ask for some of the birria dipping sauce. The salsas were spot on. I will try the birria selections next time for sure. I live about an hour away, but I will be making more drives in the future to this gem of a place. I thanked the two ladies working there, and I was on my way to my business appointment. Keep up the good work!! As Arnold once said in a famous movie, "I'll be back!" Gracias x100! read more

Earlier this week Jennifer went the extra mile to give me a great experience. She greeted us immediately when we walked in & was able to converse with us as she cooked. It seemed the orders were a bit busy in the morning but that didn't stop us from receiving our order within 10 minutes. The tortas were bomb! The agua de sandía was not overly sweet & refreshing. The salsas were tasty & the orange was my favorite. 10/10 love viva vegan! read more

For vegan food The food is great Try something new every time you go Prices are so so for vegan food prices are quite reasonable read more

Damn, I haven't had anything this close to Birria in so long. You will not regret stopping by Viva Vegan for this amazing food! I tried the ChimiBirria with Orange Salsa(10/10 flavor). The rice was cooked wonderfully and the portions are quite generous, you can make 2 meals out of it. Definitely can't miss out on the consomé, it's very savory! I'll have to stop by again before I leave the area, cause you can't really find this anywhere else. All of them are really good, but if I had to rank the protein options in my order of flavor and texture it'd be: 1.) Carnitas 2.)Carne Asada 3.)Birria (Didn't get to try the Al Pastor) UPDATED: Had to go back and try some other options we ended up going with, a Torta de Carnitas, Tacos de Carne Asada & Birria, & Esquite Fries. The torta was filling and loaded with some tasty beans. The Esquite Fries weren't bad either especially with I think it was a chipotle sauce or something. They just had a little bit of a funky vegan cheese flavor, but that's normal with most veg cheese lol. read more

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I ordered on 10/12/23 at 1:30pm and got a rude service from the cashier when I asked when the price of the item was changed. Their Jackfruit is now a dollar extra same as the birra for your protein. When I asked when this price changed the cashier told me it's been like that since they open. When I told him I've been coming since it opened here in Colton and even before and yes it's been an added dollar for birra but not jackfruit, he told me I was wrong and it's always been like that. Then when I got home the jackfruit tacos were dried out and not the quality they have been before. Maybe some refresher courses in how to interact with customers. I come about 4-6 times a yr so I understand if there is increase of price from the between August (last time I got tacos) to October but don't say I'm wrong and it's been like since you've opened. read more

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Cannot wait to come back here!! Jorge was so friendly and helpful. The quesabirria tacos, crunch wrap, & burrito were delicious. Love the orange spicy sauce. I would order those again and will also try the rest of the menu. I wish this yummy vegan spot expanded to L.A.! read more

I ordered the asada tacos, chilaquiles, and viva las fries. The asada tacos were $2 each when I went on a Tuesday, not sure if it occurs every week. Firstly, the sauces tasted amazing - probably the best salsas I've ever tasted, as my partner and I have tried a number of different Mexican restaurants. I ordered the orange salsa and it came with 2 other sauces which were packed with amazing flavor with a good amount of spice. The asada "meat" tasted dry and didn't have much flavor, and it tasted very earthy. The chilaquiles were good, it came as expected. The fries with the al pastor however, I did not really like. The "meat" was similar to the other veggie meat, dry and earthy with not much flavor to it. Overall, I think I would come again to try something else. I was impressed by their salsas and their ingredients tasted very fresh. Out of the 3 items I tried, I preferred the tacos, but I hope to have a better tasting "meat". I think it is a good food option for vegetarians and vegans. read more

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Was in the area and found this place off Yelp. Was not disappointed. Its a mom and pop in a random small plaza in the small city. Food came out fast. Food was decent and the price was reasonable. It was pretty good and tasty and average in portion but couldn't complain. The cashier served us our food when we dined in. She gave us everything we requested and accommodated us during our stay. The inside is small but plenty of seats to enjoy the quick meal. Everyone was super friendly! I even left them a $5 tip for them being so nice when we asked what we needed. It was a pleasant experience overall. Short and sweet. Would definitely be back. read more

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This place is amazing! We stopped here for a quick dinner before a concert at Yaamava theater. I had been to this location many years ago when it had been inhabited by Cheezy Pizza which later became Vegan Korner and relocated. I love it when one vegan place moves on and another takes their location, so the vegan option is not lost in that area. My partner had the asada burrito, I had the quesabirria tacos and my friend had the taco combo plate - we all LOVED it! I've been vegan for 11 years, and this was the first time I've ever been able to really experience my old taco shop nostalgia. I will definitely be back and I'm going to try their other location when in the area as well! read more

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My favorite vegan spot ! Food is always delicious and the to sit in is always comforting ! Love love via vegan

My partner had been following Viva Vegan on IG for a good while and we were finally able to stop by and give them a try! We ordered online and drove over to pick up. The staff was extremely friendly when we came and greeted us immediately. They made sure that our order was complete and correct before giving it out, which we appreciated since a lot of places forget items etc. We had ordered two quesabirria tacos and a chimichanga. Since we took it to go, we were anticipating that the food would be cold by the time we got home, but to our surprise, everything was still warm! Both of our dishes were really tasty! The quesabirria tacos were crispy and full of flavor. The consommé was a great touch to dip the tacos in too! The chimichanga was good, as well. Really good balance of all of the ingredients. Definitely recommend trying Viva Vegan a try! And don't forget to snag some of their salsas and lime! read more

Viva Vegan - Vegan Near Me - Colton, California

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The best tacos and deals of vegan Mexican food around. The employees are always nice, work fast and get out the best tasting food to you when you're super hungry. Not a lot of seating at the Colton location but there is a few seats inside and outside on the side of the building. I always recommend this place to anyone. They have so many choices of food and deals everyday. read more