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    Viva Vegeria

    4.2 (445 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    El Pastor tacos w/ pineapple, cilantro & onions. The meal came with Mexican rice & charro beans, which were so very flavorful!!!
    Diana T.

    OMG!!! Viva Vegeria is so delicious! We are not vegan but enjoyed the food tremendously!!! Our waiter Hugo was exceptional! He was kind, pleasant and very helpful to us when choosing our meals. The place is quaint and unassuming on the outside, but the inside is vibrant and decorated with beautiful artwork!

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    Ashley J.

    This restaurant is a GEM. Check it out! I grew up going to Mexican restaurants all the time- since becoming vegan is hard to match that experience anywhere. This place does the job! The food is always FRESH and presented with such care. It's beautifully set, and tastes exceptional every time. This is also super affordable. I was priced out of going to many vegan places I enjoy - I only visit them on special occasions if a place is $16-20 a plate. However, here my dad and I both ate homemade tasty dinner meals for $23 total. The service here is always so kind and welcoming. The vibe is laid back. They have a cute patio area to sit - maybe cute for a birthday party? Also- you MUST Try their nachos. I usually order a half portion to share. The half is HUGE. and full of volume on top. This is a small business with unique and one of a kind offerings. Do yourself a favor and add them to your weekly list! PS. I wish they did breakfast as I would LOVE their take on tofu eggs and huevo rancheros.

    Gloria S.

    Hidden gem but once you find it, no going back Vegan, gluten free, Amazing Mexican. Quaint, old small used to be house adds to the romance of this find. He'd def knows his stuff The only Mexican food that doesn't make us sick afterwards Reasonable prices and portions. Check in special on Yelp help pay for the tip. Always takes awhile. Everything made from scratch and it tastes like it. Get chips while you wait Love it here Pay cash, get discount

    Robert S.

    Delicious and healthy food. Service is always great. The nachos are a must try and the tacos are very tasty.

    Spinach and kale enchiladas  Mushroom Chicharron Street Tacos  Tacos al pastor
    Vinny E.

    Always great service from Hugo or anyone there. The food always comes out hot and consistent, never had a bad time here. Love the outdoor seating if it's not too hot. The two house salsas are excellent with everything. No leftovers around here.

    Kristina B.

    Veganized, gluten free Mexican food. A dream come true. I'm already thinking about my return and what to order. We finally made our way over here on a weekend afternoon. The restaurant was not busy and we were seated promptly. Service was a little slow, but everyone was so friendly and the good was definitely worth the wait. The atmosphere is lovely, full of color paintings and decor. I ordered the Trinidad Plate and added sides of rice and beans.I have to admit I was a little disappointed. When I think of chalupas, I assume they are topped with beans, lettuce, and tomatoes as a base. Then you add your extras like meats, chicken, guacamole, etc. In their defense, the menu described exactly what I received. One tostada covered in the vegan queso, this was similar to chips and queso. The tostada was crispy, even under the cover of all the vegan cheese, and the cheese was tasty. The second was a tostada covered in guacamole. Again, like chips and guacamole. The guacamole was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The third was my favorite by far because it was loaded with lettuce, tomato, and their picadillo. The picadillo was compromised of so much deliciousness- I think potatoes, cumin, carrots, and so many spices just cooked together so well. While I missed the layer of beans on the tostadas, they gave me what was advertised. I will refrain from ordering that plate again. Their rice and beans were perfect. Cozy and homey just like what we would eat with so many dinners. They were out of the Luchadora Nachos, so my fella ordered the Nachos del Picadillo. Similar to my tostada in flavor, but this plate was loaded up with a huge mound of chips, covered in picadillo, veggies, guacamole, and so much goodness. It was almost too much to finish, but we brought our hunger game. I'm definitely going to return to test out their tacos and enchiladas and I can't wait!

    Mushroom tacos
    David K.

    Yesterday, the guy who rented us bikes (we did the mission trail, highly recommended!) suggested viva vegeria as an option for vegan Tex mex. It looked good, but it was closed on Tuesday, so we opted for something else. Today, we were touring around and had an all day bus pass so we thought "why not?" We waited a fair amount for a bus to get us down that way (it's more than 2 miles from the Alamo) ... and then got off in what looked like the middle of nowhere. The restaurant is right across the street, but at first glance it looked like it was closed. Until we noticed the entrance was off to the side. It's in a building that was maybe a house or an office and has some tables in two rooms. Our waitress was very nice and answered any questions. The food is made to order so it is was a bit of a wait for it to come out. The food looked great, and it was good, though maybe not quite great. Felt authentic. All vegan. Very satisfying. And it wasn't terribly expensive. But then came the bus ride back. It took 30 minutes for the next bus to show up. So we waited a while. And then the 20 minute ride. Did we enjoy the meal? Yes Was it worth the trip? No Did we spend waaaay too much time on the bus? Absolutely. Sadly, this was our last night in San Antonio. And we have regrets about not going down to riverwalk instead, and enjoying the atmosphere of the area. This was just too far to go for a meal - even if we did enjoy it.

    Classic Vegan Nachos half order
    Jaime L.

    Another five star experience. I got the chicharrones tacos and was blown away by the flavors. My friend got the kimchi nachos and loves every bite. The service was fast and friendly. The restaurant was clean and amazing decorated as always.

    Tacos al pastor. Can't go wrong with chick'N flautas, sweet potato flautas or chicharron tacos.
    Lindsay Z.

    The best... the Service. The Price. And most importantly the Taste. Never had an item I didn't like.

    Fried Mushroom tacos

    This is my Fav vegan place in San Antonio! I have to go here every time I'm in town! I would drive to San Antonio just for this place. The food is Amazing and the service is great.

    Mushroom chicararones
    Rebecca J.

    This is our go-to vegan restaurant in San Antonio! The ingredients are fresh, delicious and no preservatives! I leave with a full belly and knowing I ate a meal that won't affect my body like others! On another note, the tacos Al pastor are my go-to dish! I'd love to try other dishes, but it's just SO good!! My sister got the mushroom chicarones and loved it!!

    Erin M.

    This was probably one of the best vegan places I've ever come to. One of my brothers is a vegan, and we needed to find a place where he could eat more than just salad. Saw this place had high reviews, and it definitely makes sense how. When we arrived, we were greeted by friendly folks and were able to get us seated quickly. The place looked well kept, and there were plenty of seats. There was even seating outside for people to enjoy. They played some nice music but not too loud at all so we could hear each other. Our server was so kind and friendly. He even made jokes with my brothers and made him laugh a few times. He made sure we had everything we needed and kept us updated on when the food would be out. Our food did take time to be prepared, so it wasn't exactly fast, but it was well worth the wait. We first ordered half nachos del picadillo and half classic vegan nachos for appetizers. Man, these things were huge! Could only imagine what the full plate would look like. Honestly, I think the classic nachos were the best, and the cheese was actually pretty good. They really layered the plate with chips and plenty of toppings. I would absolutely come back just for these bad boys! I had also ordered fried avocado tacos, and they tasted great. At first, I wasn't a huge fan with the sauce on top, but after the bite with the avocado, the flavors worked out great for me. My brother ordered bbq tacos, which were cauliflower; I thought they were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. My other brother said he had the chicken flautas that he really enjoyed, but I didn't try them. I think this place definitely deserves the high reviews it receives, and I would definitely consider coming back here even if I'm not a vegan at all. Be aware that food does take time, so expect maybe 20 minutes depending on what you order. Either way I definitely recommend this place.

    Mushroom Chicharron Street Tacos
    Nancy M.

    Ordered to go today. The tacos are STUFFED and so am I. The food is so pretty and colorful but it's also and most importantly delicious!

    Half order of original nachos. Added Al pastor picadillo.

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    Great flavors. Awesome spot! I really liked the cauliflower tacos and the Carne asasa fries! Will definitely be going back

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