Vegan
Organic
Fusion
Gluten-free
Breakfast
All-vegan breakfast, salads, drinks, and sandwiches in an interior courtyard flooded with natural light. Lighter vegan fare for breakfast and lunch such as coffee, juices, smoothies made with three types of plant milks (which are made on site), mixed cold drinks made from fresh ingredients, sweet and savory breakfast items including vegan ceviche, and a selection of salads. Open Mon-Fri 8:00am-2:00pm, Sat-Sun 8:30am-2:00pm. Closed Sun.
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Last update on 27 May 2025 by aportlandvegan
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Added by veganlaunch on 15 Jul 2022
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64 Reviews
First Review by veganlaunch
Nenn
Points +24
Very tasty! - Edit
We ordered the chilaquiles with soy meat and the pozoles. Both delicious. I’d been having vegan chilaquiles for a week almost every day and the ones at citronella were the best ones. The owner was cool and super nice. He gave us soy tacos to try which were very tasty. He also gave us a ton of tips for places to visit in Oaxaca. The space was beautiful and the prices were good. Very nice experience!
Read morePros: Veeeey tasty food, Super nice owner/ staff , Beautiful ambience and good prices
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Pinkcattletrain
Points +1440
Cozy cafe but small portion - Edit
It's a cozy little cafe and the prices are pretty good although the portions rather small. They have many vegan alternatives to classic Mexican meat dishes such as al pastor and others.
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MarleneDuran
Points +323
It's ok - Edit
Ordered the tlayuda and memelas, the place is clean and they have good service.
Read moreFor me it's the lack of flavor, I mean there are a ton of veggies in Oaxaca, I think they can explore that area to create a better experience.
Pros: Service, That is vegan
Cons: Lack of flavor
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HolasoyMonch
Points +33
Small food portions - Edit
Good flavor but the portions were too small, we end up still hungry.
Read moreExcellent service.
Pros: Flavor , Service
Cons: The quantity of the portions
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TLHarbinger
Points +114
Great service and sandwiches! - Edit
The owner is so nice. Citron sandwich was delicious. It was my birthday and brought me a waffle dessert.
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AnnalieseJ
Points +275
Really nice - Edit
Really nice food and super friendly owner who explained a lot of the menu to me
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-27
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johmhlb
Points +106
Super Crazy good - Edit
Food was so good and Free home made popsicli-ice at the end😄
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-06-10
Pros: Food and location , Staff and nice music , Free ice
Cons: Nothing
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TimWyatt5
Points +864
A-ma-zing!! - Edit
This was the best food in Oaxaca! Plus the service was so friendly. He were given a taste of there soy taco meat and the flavours were in describable!
Read moreWaffles are a must too! We wanted to go back but didn’t have enough time… just simply amazing!
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aportlandvegan
Points +185
Excellent breakfast/brunch - Edit
Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff. We came here twice during our time in Oaxaca. We had waffles, taquitos, a torta, and the memelitas. Some of the food is on the lighter side so the two of us got multiple dishes to split. Highly recommend.
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Felixiano
Points +165
Vegan breakfast - Edit
What a nice Vegan Place! Both staff members were super kind and very observant. The food was really tasty. We especially enjoyed the tlayuditas.
Read morePros: Friendly and vegan staff
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mitchmiall
Points +36
Friendly cafe - Edit
The staff were really friendly and the food was tasty.
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gogovan
Points +24
AMAZING food and staff - Edit
We stumbled in on accident and it was the best thing we did. The food is so delicious and flavorful. The owner let us try some tacos along with our chilaquiles. He was very kind and gave us several great suggestions for things to do in the city
Read morePros: Amazing food, Delicious coffee, Kind service
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Kamakani
Points +181
Great spot for breakfast - Edit
All vegan! Food quality was excellent and loved the vibe of the crew.
Read morePros: All vegan, Food choices and quality, Nice spot
Cons: Construction noise next door
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changoamable
Points +89
Super friendly host offering delicious vegan breakfasts and sandwiches - Edit
Had so much fun eating here a few times over a two week visit. Yummy sweet and savory breakfasts, original recipes, and great sandwiches. Cool space, too.
Read moreThe host was especially inviting and friendly. Generous with cooking ideas and recipes, good ideas and advice. What a pleasure!
Highly reccomend!
Pros: Big open cool space, Creative, delicious recipes!, Great host!
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ericwpotts
Points +77
Great Food, Friendly Owner - Edit
Went several times while staying in the city, the chilaquiles were incredible and so are the tortas. They make all the meats, cheeses and sauces in house. Carlos was very welcoming and informative about things to do in the area.
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FridolinHaemmer
Points +28
Delicious Sandwiches! - Edit
Delicious vegan sandwiches, chilaqile and more. We went here several times during our stay in Oaxaca. Very lovely owner as well!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-12-28
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ailimakifamily.ca
Points +29
Great light lunch or brunch - Edit
Peaceful vibe shaded outdoor court yard, helpful staff and tasty food
Read morePros: Fresh blended drinks , All vegan , Chillaquiles and great hot sauce
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Lucía.
Points +6428
Chilaquiles 🤤 - Edit
I had the chilaquiles with extra soy protein and the banana cacao smoothie. The taste both of the meal and the drink were refined and satisfying with a very warm customer service to match the nice experience.
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AyrtonHaider
Points +48
Cute brunch spot with traditional Mexican dishes - Edit
I was eager to try a vegan chilaquiles and this didn’t disappoint. It was tasty and flavoursome although it lacked a bit of extra spice! 🔥 Nonetheless, it was a great little brunch spot to kick off our first day in Oaxaca with a neighbourhood of colourful buildings! 😍
Read moreAn additional plus is that the owner/waiter was able to provide plenty of recommendations for vegans in Oaxaca. 🫶🏽
Pros: Loads of options, Great location , Friendly staff
Cons: Not a lot of seating
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Maettz
Points +375
Just average - Edit
After reading the reviews we had high expectations. The sandwich was rather disappointing, the smoothie was okay. We wouldn't go there again.
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Heclu
Points +16
Awesome flavors of vegan food - Edit
The quality of the food is outstanding, everything is fresh made and delicious combination of vegan Mexican ingredients.
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JacobHicks1984
Points +19
Go every day for amazing sandwiches - Edit
This place is amazing. Myself and my wife are currently eating here every day; she's described the 'pastor' as 'the best sandwich I've ever eaten'. We talked to owner/manager Carlos today and he was super friendly and helpful in making more recommendations for us as vegetarians while in Oaxaca, not only for restaurants but also what to order at the mercados, he did this despite my very slow Spanish (he speaks perfect English). Great people and great food! Go there!
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marv_forever
Points +1554
Escape the busy city for a bit - Edit
We had a great time at Citronella. We went there because of the great reviews here on HappyCow and we weren‘t let down. The staff was super friendly, even recommended some sights in the city. The overall ambience had as stunning and food was great. There was some great music as well as Alan Watts’ speaches in the backround. We had the Waffle and a Salcicia Sandwich and both tasted absolutely great. Will go again.
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PatrickFisher
Points +48
small menu, big flavors - Edit
My partner and I recently spent nearly a week in Oaxaca. We started every morning at Citronella and more or less ate our way through the entire menu. I’ve never had seitan as flavorful as what’s served at Citronella. It’s made in house and mixed with soya, which gives it an incredible texture. Citronella doesn’t cook using oils, so we never walked away feeling heavy or sluggish after our meals. Carlos, the owner, is also nice beyond words. He is incredibly hospitable and a wonderful person to have a conversation with. My top recommendations include:
Read more- chilaquiles rojo with avocados and protein
- torta al pastor
- taquitos
- waffle
Pros: Immense flavor , Friendly staff, Oil free
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MiriWallich
Points +1598
Yum! - Edit
Tried the chilaquiles rojos and sausage sandwich. The owner informed us that all the meats, cheeses etc are made in house. Everything was delicious!
Read morePros: Amazing service , Delicious food , Good price
Cons: Smaller portions
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kiwischokolade
Points +167
Wow - Edit
Was ein Laden, wunderschön. Der Mitarbeiter war auch richtig nett und hat uns viele Tips für Oaxaca gegeben! Danke 👍🏼 die Tortas sind lecker und die Waffeln mit Schokosoße erst! Limos werden frisch gemacht, das dauert eventuell etwas länger, aber das warten lohnt sich!
Read morePros: Ambiente, Mitarbeiter , Waffel mit Schokosoße
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kaitlynflower
Points +104
Incredible food and kindest owner - Edit
We were craving a Torta so decided to give Citronella a try and I’m so glad we did, the food was so fresh and the flavours were so rich and delicious, we got the Chimi, pastor, salchicha and smoothies highly recommend!! The owner was so kind he came out to explain his food and we had a lovely chat about Oaxaca. Do not skip this place you’ll regret it. 🤍
Read morePros: Reasonable prices , Good location , Helpful owner
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