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A vegetarian restaurant with vegan options such as broccoli delight, quinoa soup and others. Located close to cats market, facing the Hotel Emperor square about 30 meters inward. Open Mon-Sun 8:30am-9:30pm.


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17 Reviews

First Review by zack_mv

Lucía.

Points +6096

Vegan
26 May 2025

Standard cuisine

I had a fresh carrot juice, a quinoa soup, which was comforting on a cold day, and some fried banana as a side. The food is decent, the interior modest and the prices very reasonable. The menu states that they only use natural ingredients without additives, lots of vegetables and complete grains with high content of proteins and minerals like soya, lentils, and tofu - I like that. What I didn’t like is that they don’t have any plant based milks, which for a vegetarian restaurant is a shame. It wasn’t my most exciting culinary experience, but it was healthy and satisfied my hunger.

leopiy

Points +13

Vegetarian
21 May 2025

Nice find

It has a modest interior but the food and the prices more than make up for that. If you are looking for vegan/vegetarian options then this is the place to go. The portion size are quite large. Even the sandwich itself is quite filling.

fg420

Points +80

Vegan
17 May 2025

Delicious and wide variety

Veggie restaurant with many vegan options for a pretty good price. The menu ranged from 20-30 soles roughly. I had the vegan Chicharron and my partner had the stir fried broccoli with tofu, both of which were delicious. Served alcohol for very reasonable prices too. The restaurant is beautiful and the service friendly

Pros: Delicious food, Lovely restaurant with good location, Cheap, including cheap beer

Marinagoe

Points +13

Vegetarian
22 Apr 2025

Good Options

They had great options but the soup and garlic bread we had wasn’t the greatest

luquedi

Points +17

Vegetarian
09 Feb 2025

Modificar horario

Nos parecieron muy buenas las referencias, por lo que decidimos ir a almorzar en él.
Pero nuestra sorpresa fue llegar y ver que estaba cerrado.
Esto ocurrió el domingo 9 de febrero de 2025.

jaffecortes

Points +27

Vegan
07 Dec 2024

Uno de los mejores asados de gluten que he comido

La atención fue muy buena, comimos bistec apanado de gluten y asado de gluten, todo estaba exquisito, ha sido uno de los bistec de gluten mejor sazonado que he probado. Recomiendo ir ya que es muy rico y económico

Pros: Calidad de la comida, Sabor, Económico

Puffeltje

Points +310

Vegan
13 Oct 2024

Great vegan pancakes

They will make their pancakes vegan if you ask. The pancakes come both hearty and sweet, and both options are great! Good prices as well. They have a menu, but we have not tried it.

Pros: Great pancakes, Good prices

Artiecorbo

Points +25

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

LOVE IT!

The food is awesome! They have full vegetarian only food plus a decent vegan options. My friend and I loved it so much. We ate there twice during our five days in Cusco.
The staff are super friendly, speak English and they hustle hard. It’s a fun vibrant casual diner-style restaurant with delicious tasting food!
We looked for the menu online beforehand, is in google maps as El Encuentro, santa Catalina or just see the picture that i took.
The location was an easy walk from the main square. Anyways, please go - you will love it.

BetoGonzalez

Points +17

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

Buenísimo

Comida Criolla Vegetariana o Vegana , increíble la sazón que tiene el cheff para lograr sabores inigualables . Todo exquisito , el saltado de brócoli 🥦 estuvo genial

Pros: Buen Precio/Cantidad/Sabor, Céntrico, a unos pasos de la Plaza de Armas , Existe un menú diario, diferente cada día

PollM

Points +11

Mostly Veg
25 Sep 2024

Amazing

Literally AMAZING; the food was so perfectly flavored, fresh, and just delicious and light. The staff 10/10 and the location is very close to the main square. We came back 4 times during our trip to Peru.

MarcelaVargas

Points +13

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

DELICIOSO

Comida super rica y un ambiente muy acogedor y lleno de vida, si van por Cusco y buscan un buen restaurante vegetariano esta es la mejor opcion.

ANNYGIANELLA

Points +15

Mostly Veg
25 Sep 2024

Un muy bien restaurante

Un gran restaurante con una variedad de comidas exquisitas! Está ubicado en el centro de la ciudad, que está muy cerca a todos los lugares turísticos, tiene una carta variada, con precios accesibles. El ambiente es único y la atención muy buena! Recomendadisimo! No se pierdan la oportunidad de ir a tan lindo lugar!

Pros: Buen ambiente, Comida deliciosa , Precios accesibles

Harrison22

Points +17

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

Amazing place, amazing people, amazing service.

While on holiday from Australia, I found this gem and was blown away! The pumpkin soup is a true standout, was creamy and full of flavor, with the perfect spice blend. The service was top-notch, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. If you’re looking for a delicious meal, this place is a must-visit! Highly recommend it!

Pros: Was super delicious , Very creamy , Awesome staff members

Edcd

Points +18

Vegan
25 Sep 2024

Excellent

I traveled from England to Peru and found this wonderful restaurant with delicious food. At lunchtime they serve a menu with a salad buffet at a very good price and first class service. Totally recommended!!!

AlejandraGonzálezy

Points +15

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

Muy buena comida!

El lugar es muy tranquilo, amplio y acogedor, y lo mejor está muy cerca de la plaza, tienen un menú delicioso y también a buen precio, yo pedí hamburguesa de quinua como plato y estaba buenísima, es comida vegetariana real, además tienen buffet de ensalada libre para todos, me gustó mucho, lo recomiendo

Mafer2507

Points +17

Vegetarian
25 Sep 2024

Wondefull restaurant

If you are in Cusco you definitely have to try this place. They have very good vegetarian food at affordable prices. My first day I tried the "Vegetarian Lomo Saltado" Totally incredible, I went every day until I left Cusco. Thanks to the guys for the good service, I already miss the food.

Pros: Lomo saltado, i love it!, Prices, Service

zack_mv

Points +18

Vegan
25 Sep 2024

Vegan and Vegetarian Peruvian dish!!

Amaizing!!! They have many vegetarion and vegan options, huge portions, fast service and a nice atmosphere, they are really friendly, we love it. Also they have salad bar.
Very cheap too!

Pros: Vegetarian options , Good services, Buffett of salads




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