Offers vegetarian fusion consisting of a mix of Spanish, Peruvian, Japanese, and Italian cuisine. Most dishes contain cheese but some can be vegan upon request. Opened since Sept 2012. Previously located on Barrio Escalante, del Centro Cultural 250 norte. NOTE: advertises itself as fully vegetarian, but has been reported to serve fish at special events - please confirm and update HappyCow. Open Tue-Wed 9:00am-5:00pm, Thu-Sat 9:00am-10:00pm, Sun 9:00am-5:00pm.
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Barrio Escalante 7th Ave, 35th St (at about 100m from Universidad Hispanoamericana in Barrio Escalante), San Jose, Costa Rica
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Last update on 07 Apr 2021 by PaulSailer
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55 Reviews
First Review by oppergoeroe
DiegoZP
Points +151
Good experimental dishes - Edit
Good food with experimental and different dishes.
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Seatown_vegan
Points +9005
Delicioso! - Edit
I ordered the quesadilla and it was absolutely delicious! It had pineapple In it and I felt it was great with it. I’m not really a fan of vegan cheese but the cheese with this quesadilla was special. I would absolutely order this again. I was tempted to order the patacones which they call pizzacones or something like that. I’m sad I didn’t order it because another table did and it looked legit. Hopefully I can make it here again while in Costa Rica.
Read moreUpdate July 4th 2021:
I’ve been here at least 5 times since this initial review and I can honestly say this is one of the best restaurants, as far as taste, that I’ve visited. I’ve had many things on the menu and everything is delicious. This is a MUST visit when in the San José area!
Updated from previous review on 2020-12-20
Updated from previous review on 2021-07-04
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LisaSpykers
Points +9674
Great food and drinks! - Edit
This restaurant exceeded our expectations. Everything we ordered, including the cocktails, was great and decent-sized portions too! It took a little time to get seated and to pay at the end, but other than that, the food came out in a decent amount of time and the service was friendly. It has an artistic vibe, sells local art, and has a little shop too. I hope they become fully vegan in the future -- they do great vegan substitutes in their meals, so why not ditch the dairy?
Read morePros: Most dishes can be made vegan
Cons: Charges extra for vegan substitutes, Not fully vegan
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HayleyBee
Points +436
Good portion sizes! - Edit
Had a really lovely lunch here, the food was delicious, can make most things vegans or they are already vegan. Lots of desserts to choose from. Staff very nice and attentive, good vibes and good prices
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MartyP
Points +93
Delicious veggie/vegan place with plenty of options - Edit
We visited the place several times while in Costa Rica (so nice to find a 100% veggie place). We tried the rice rolls (mushroom and noodle filling) with potato wedges and mango salad (my favourite dish), quesadillas and casado. All were very delicious!
Read morePros: Lots of different options
Cons: Could have an outside space
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JakeDavies
Points +892
Hidden gem in a country not vegan friendly! - Edit
Really refreshing and exciting find in San Jose which is not big on vegan options. Not 100% vegan unfortunately but beggars can’t be choosers... located in the trendy Escalante neighbourhood and full of cuteness and character but a little rough around the edges. I would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Good vegan options , Cute with character , Vegan desserts
Cons: Very slow service , No English menu , Not 100% vegan
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davedk
Points +739
Gorgeous lunch - Edit
We shared 3 dishes for lunch, all of them were very tasty. As a dessert I had a big piece of passion fruit pie which is a must try for cake lovers! As not all cakes are vegan there you have to ask which ones are.
Read morePros: Many option, Great taste, Nice place
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Nathan
Points +2089
Kinda “junk vegan food” - Edit
Ate lunch here with my friend. We shared the Superbowl, Sollofrijo caribeño & a side of fries topped with guacamole.
Read moreEverything was SUPER salty. The Superbowl was definitely missing a sauce; and we weren’t fans of the fried plantain & seitan in the Sollofrijo. All in all, everything looked and tasted like vegan junk food which obviously many people love. If you’re looking for something light and healthy I would recommend elsewhere.
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PaulSailer
Points +135
Flavorful, filling vegan meals! - Edit
Árbol de Ceda was one of our favorite restaurants during our time in Costa Rica. The restaurant is beautiful, with a few different seating areas with their own unique style.
Read moreWhile the restaurant serves mostly vegetarian food - which may contain dairy, eggs, or honey - we simply mentioned we are vegan to our server when we sat down and they assured us they could veganize nearly any dish, including replacing dairy cheese with vegan cheese.
We ordered the Sollofrijo Caribeño and Rollitos de Papel de Arroz, and they absolutely blew us away. For desert, we shared a Chiffon Maracuyá (passion fruit) that was so sweet and fluffy. All the desserts are held in a case at the front - be sure to ask which are vegan!
Their mini shop is also filled with some fantastic goodies, including some very unique stickers and other art - be sure to check it out!
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Great shop, Inclusive environment
Cons: A bit more expensive than other SJ restaurants
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RonnyRR
Points +186
Bonito lugar con opciones veganas - Edit
Restaurante bien ubicado con gran variedad de platillos entre los que se encuentran algunos veganos (verificar al ordenar). El sabor delicioso a precios razonables.
Read morePros: Porciones abundantes, Delicioso sabor
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miller522
Points +45
Delicious food! - Edit
The atmosphere is amazing and very LGBTQ friendly (which i loved!) the staff was excellent and friendly! I would recommend this resto to everyone for a wonderful dining experience!!
Read morePros: Vegan options , Amazing atmosphere , Wonderful staff
Cons: None!!!
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hgor
Points +432
Great spot - Edit
All the staff seem to have good English. Lots of vegan options. Really big portions!! A nice place to relax and chill over some good food.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
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ChaChaSlide
Points +89
Enjoy a Slow Meal Here - Edit
This restaurant has a casual atmosphere, big portions, and delicious food. The owner spoke enough English to tell me what was/wasn't vegan. Most things can be made vegan with vegan cheese, if necessary, but a lot is already vegan. They even have vegan options! Also the Bloody Mary is really good - made with green tomatoes - so it's kind of special. The prices are a bit high for Costa Rica (6500 for an entree), but you get a lot of food.
Read morePros: delicious, vegan options
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malakita
Points +31
Mi nuevo restaurant favorito - Edit
Este restaurant tiene mucho corazón!! La comida es exquisita, buenas porciones, buenos precios, buen ambiente. Lo recomiendo y les deseo mucho éxito a estas chicas
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데이빗
Points +523
Fantastic vegan food - Edit
This is a great place in a fashionable location. There are quite a few different vegan option including Asian, Caribbean and of course Tico food. The chef walked around asking everyone how there food tasted and for feed back. Wonderful place.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious , Great prices
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bolanosbren
Points +23
Restaurante favorito - Edit
Mi restaurante favorito hasta el momento, el sabor de la comida es impresionante y los ingredientes siempre súper frescos. Aparte de la atención que es muy cálida, ¡me encanta!
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sarah.henzo
Points +13
Amazing 🤩 - Edit
Really nice staff and cute restaurant. I had a smoothie, coffee and potatoes with guacamole and it was so yummy!! Some cool women empowering paintings on the wall too. Totally recommended!!
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Gatoto
Points +41
Best burger I've ever had! - Edit
Best burger I have ever had! (And I've had a lot of burgers here and there). It comes with a small side salad and a few wedges. The place is quite cute, not very central, probably in a poshy neighbourhood, but not too far from city centre ( 3km stroll)
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Saraquel
Points +419
Great food - Edit
It is vegetarian so i recommend you especify if your are vegan. The sushitzza is great!. Staff could be nicer We wanted a table next to a window and they would’nt let us sit cause they were cleaning, it was 3pm and she was finished 5 mins later, she could have just be nicer and tell us to wait a little.
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Sofiaantezana
Points +20
My favorite restaurant - Edit
Great food. Super big portions, so order carefully. The chocolate chiffon is by far my favorite. Lalay and Jaz are super nice and helpful. My only complaint is that is not wheelchair accessible but other than that I love it.
Read morePros: Delicious , Good location , Big portions
Cons: Not wheelchair accessible
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IndreArbataityte
Points +335
Good food& big portions! - Edit
There is no English menu. We don’t speak Spanish so thought we will have to figure out every meal ourselves with the translator. However, Lalay was really helpful with the menu and ingredients, she helped us to choose everything. Food was really nice and so much flavours ( we had leek&potato soup, mushroom soup, super bowl & rice paper rolls) loved everything! I wanted to try the dessert but there was no space at all-portions are really decent! Sorry no pictures taken-we were really hungry! :)
Read morePros: Staff has a knowledge about the menu , Has vegan desserts too , Good location
Cons: No English menu
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JonathanAlvarado
Points +120
Delicioso - Edit
Deliciosa comida, increíble atención... uno de los mejores
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Longina
Points +541
Delicious - Edit
I tried some great treats from Arbol de Seda at a gallery opening a couple of weeks back and was wanting to go to the restaurant so I took my parents for lunch this past Sunday which was election day. The restaurant was packed. The house where it's located is very nice and cosy. Staff was super friendly and all of our food was delicious. I especially enjoyed the Enyucados which are cheese-filled yuca patties topped with pico de gallo and avocado. Could have devoured this dish on my own. Also had a super tasty mango/strawberry lassi. There are plenty of vegan options. Highly recommended.
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly staff, Good location
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XOXO
Points +1990
Vegan ice cream! - Edit
They didn’t have GF sugar cones :(
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vejiri
Points +19
Amazing - Edit
Yummy food, and nice staff❤️
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dianamar
Points +65
Delicious food!! - Edit
It is a cozy restaurant, with many healthy and delicious options, and the staff is very friendly. I was there with a non-veggy friend and he was surprised by the nice flavor!!
Read morePros: Delicious options
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MP81
Points +106
Yummy, rich food - Edit
Known because of being owned by LGBT rights activists, it is also known for the delicious food the chef makes. It is mainly Latin American food but also offers pizza. The food does relie a lot on mushrooms, garlic and onion, which can be a problem for strict hindus. It works with a list of dishes of the day that changes every day. The dishes always come with soup (usually a delicious bean soup), a salad (frequently a delicious ripe mango salad) and a drink (creative home-made fruit juices with or without sugar). The main dish tends to be big and rich. The cakes and desserts are delicious and they have 3 vegan options, and 2 of those are also gluten-free and sugar-free. In general though the vegan options in the menu are a minority.
Read morePros: Yummy, filling dishes, good value for money, Clean and pretty venue, well-located, Friendly staff
Cons: Not ideal for hindu "pure vegetarians", Not so many vegan options
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