Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Bakery
Serves veganized Mexican dishes such as carne guisada de soya, bistec encebollado de soya, fajitas, enchiladas, flautas, tacos en vaso, gorditas, tamales, and ceviche. Mexican sweet breads and churro also available. Was non-veg then turned fully vegan in 2016 when the owners themselves converted to eating vegan. NOTE: Reported that some drinks may not be vegan - please verify and let HappyCow know. Open Wed-Sat 11:00am-8:00pm, Sun 10:00am-6:30pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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Last update on 29 Jan 2025 by Vegan Vagabond
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146 Reviews
First Review by ChristinaIsBlue
sheilab73
Points +30
So good! - Edit
Great food..so many choices including a huge dessert case. I had the gordita plate (didn’t get a pic bc I was sooo hungry)
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gooooey
Points +106
You have to go! - Edit
This was so good and so flavorful. Not busy at all and the staff were super nice. I can’t believe this entire place is vegan. There are SO many options and baked goods and to go items too. You have to make the trip!
Read morePros: Lots of options, Decent pricing, Super flavorful
Cons: None!
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TheVeggieOuters
Points +46
Many Tasty Options For Vegans - Edit
We highly recommend El Palote! Their crunchy tacos were a highlight when we visited them and they have one of the biggest menus among vegan restaurants in the metroplex while still staying within the same food category. That means you will have plenty of options when it comes to vegan mexican themed food!
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cursedandcozy
Points +222
Tex-Mex perfection - Edit
We were only in town for 1 day, and made a special point of stopping here. It did not disappoint! We got tamales, enchiladas, and desserts. And I could not get the food to my face fast enough! Gahhhd I wish we were local.
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writerlane
Points +188
Wow wow wow. - Edit
I’ve been to a couple places farther away (Denton) but El Palote is in my opinion, the best vegan Mexican food in Dallas. Just outstanding.
Read morePros: The brisket tacos, The dessert selection , The ambience
Cons: If I have to say something, needs less styrofoam, Needs more earth friendly serving stuff
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snuffpvppy444
Points +68
Most authentic vegan tacos I’ve had - Edit
I’ve been here multiple times. Their food menu doesn’t really change, but they have rotating desserts, my favorite being their blueberry cheesecake. Off the food menu, i recommend their birria tacos, they’re the most authentic I’ve had.
Read morePros: Authentic food, Their sauces are really good, Tamales on the weekend
Cons: Pan dulce are kinda dry
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Notegirlclc
Points +40
Authentic Tex-Mex - Edit
I love this place it's so on point from their bakery options to their tacos. Only con is they don't have healthy options and chips and salsa don't come with meals.
Read morePros: Best tex mex, Mex bakery, Fast
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5563
Best BBQ I’ve ever had - Edit
I like this place’s bbq so much, I mail order their stuff to Chicago. They are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, which is odd and irritating, as I travel to Dallas for business, usually on Tuesdays. Otherwise I’d eat here far more often.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-03-11
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KevinSara
Points +22
Great little Mexican restaurant - Edit
Came here at the recommendation of a friend. Great little spot, clean and great service. I had the gorditas with barbacoa. Very tasty. The only slight negatives were that the portions could be a little bigger (I’m a big eater) and disposable plates. I’m coming back next Saturday to meet up with friends. Give the place a try! We need more good vegan restaurants!
Read morePros: Clean, Great food, Super friendly service
Cons: Smaller portions (probably okay for most)
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Scholemillers
Points +874
Wonderful! - Edit
I had a chimichanga al pastor and a slice of a sort of pudding pie. I ate too much, as the food was too tasty to stop. The chimichanga was much larger than the menu picture seemed to show. I love this place and want to go back.
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AlisonQuinn
Points +50
Inner child is very pleased - Edit
Everything was totally vegan! They offer a large selection of "meat" styles and delicious dairy free cheese and sour cream. The Nachos Norteños are heaven. Tamales were fantastic as well. And I loved the baked goods!!!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-01-26
Pros: Totally vegan
Cons: Addictive
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cmor15
Points +2429
100% Vegan Mexican Place - Edit
Hardly ever see a 100% vegan Mexican place so I wanted to stop in while passing through Dallas to check it out. This place was really neat. The 4 taco plate was insanely delicious. It was pretty awesome trying all the different vegan meats/marinades on each taco. Flautas and Gorditas were also really good but I'd highlyf recommend the tacos plate to get an idea what they're all about.
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paublina
Points +122
Truly amazing - Edit
I am Mexican born and raised. I’ve been vegan for 5 years. The vegan options where I currently live are not abundant (in fact they keep closing) so my husband agreed to drive us an hour to El Palote for my birthday. We went at around 2p without having eaten anything. We got a jamaica and horchata for our drinks, a torta (chicharrón con salsa), flautas, 3 tacos (barbacoa, chicharrón con salsa, and al pastor), loaded fries with al pastor, an enchilada, a tamal, menudo, concha, and a rebanada con mantequilla y azúcar. This is by far the BEST vegan Mexican food I have had since I’ve been vegan and since I moved to the US. The experience was so great, we stayed for an hour and a half because we were just savoring everything. The flavor of the barbacoa is so spot on, my husband (who is not vegan) said it was the closest to real barbacoa he’s ever had and I agree. I have no clue how they make their meats but it’s no wonder they sell them by the pound. If I had a chest freezer I’d buy 10lbs so I could always have some at home. The flavors are so great, it reminded me of home. I hadn’t had menudo in years. I hadn’t had vegan tacos that good in years. The whole experience made me want to cry. It was truly so special.
Read moreI would have paid any amount to eat here but it’s so reasonable, we spent maybe $100 for everything I listed.
Si leen estas reseñas les agradezco mucho que tengan un lugar como el suyo. Y también les agradezco que sean veganos y ofrezcan opciones que toda la gente pueda comer. Su comida es tan deliciosa que no se necesita ser vegano para apreciar el amor y respeto que le ponen a su comida. Muchas gracias.
Pros: Taste, Price, Selection
villain
Great review!
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AshKenyail
Points +2939
Just okay - Edit
I've eaten here about four times over the years. The first time I tried a meal was at a vegan or veggie food festival, and it tasted delicious. The times after that were through delivery or dine-in at the restaurant, and the meals just tasted okay. I've had their nachos, tacos, rice, and beans. While dining in, I didn't like that flies were flying inside of the glass or plastic containers where the food was. I was concerned about the cleanliness, as there was no urgency on their part to get rid of the flies.
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LivRichard
Points +15
Best vegan street tacos in dfw - Edit
Amazing authentic street tacos. They are so good you doubt it's vegan. Awesome family owned resturaunt, the al pastor taco platter is the best. I even take my omni friends/family, and they love it.
Read morePros: Al pastor taco plate, Elotes
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Vegan_Hiker_Foodie
Points +5218
Pan Dulce! - Edit
Not gonna lie, I went because of the pan dulce lol. I miss pan dulce so much so to be able to order from a case full of vegan pan dulce was amazing and we did go a little overboard lol.
Read moreFirst off, the staff was amazing. They have a lot of protein choices so we were asking about them and they offered to let us try them…so we picked out 4 and they brought samples. We liked the al pastor and the fajita the best. We got the loaded fries, the elote, and horchata. The loaded fries with the fajita protein was so good and the elote was good too but it came in a cup and did feel like it was missing something.
One complaint I did have was that our food and drink all came in styrofoam and this was for dining in too…so that was a bummer.
Pros: Helpful staff , Let us try proteins , Delicious food
Cons: Styrofoam plates and cups even for dine in
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NatalieCooper
Points +34
Best tacos of my life - Edit
The crispy chicharron was out of this world! They have the vegan meats down to a flavorful and delicious science. Also, their desserts are phenomenal! Will be going out of my way for many years to eat here for sure.
Read morePros: Many vegan meats options, Desserts, Flavor
Cons: No dislikes
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RyanBischoff
Points +308
Great place! - Edit
They’ve got everything you could hope for. Plenty of protein flavor options and everything we tried was delicious (good texture and ‘meaty’ flavor). The rice and beans are solid. Got a filling chimichanga plate and taco plate with drinks for under $40 and it’s all vegan! Very nice staff as well.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-03-09
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FelixRivera
Points +30
The only option fully veganI found in Dallas - Edit
Is a vegan Mexican restaurant. The meat is simulated with dehydrated soy, marinated in different styles. Very good and a reasonable price.
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Animrtnz
Points +20
Best vegan restaurant in Dallas - Edit
El palote is really the OG in the vegan Mexican community. So many options including a panaderia
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VeganSoapDude
Points +10371
It was worth the trip - Edit
Amazing, authentic Mexican food with 9 options for vegan meats! I got four tacos, with four different meaty fillings. They were all great and the rice, beans, and salsa were perfect. I wish I lived next door
Read morePros: Everything
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SteveCoxon
Points +122
Excellent authentic Mexican vegan food - Edit
Visiting family in Dallas for Thanksgiving. Had to try this place and not disappointed. I got to sample several of their mock meats at the counter when ordering. Fajita was the all around favorite for my vegan family of five (kids ages 8, 11, and 13), especially on the torta. We also got the nachos supreme, several a la carte tacos, flautas, and the classic pan dulce box. The only thing we didn't finish were the fries that came with the torta, which says everything about how much my family enjoyed the food.
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Brycew
Points +1883
Creative Mexican food and baked goods! - Edit
This place takes Tex mex to the next level, taking traditional Mexican flavors and finding new innovative ways to present the food. I ordered the flautaritto which is a burrito filled with flautas. Enough said, right?
Read moreFun fact: el palote means great big rolling pin!!
Pros: Innovative , Friendly and welcoming, Bakery
Cons: Styrofoam plates
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PatRed
Points +30
Best Vegan tacos in DFW - Edit
Anytime I'm in town this is my place to go for tacos! Quite a few different tacos to try. Pretty good sweets also.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan, Flavor, Service
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VeggieCheeks
Points +31
So Delicious - Edit
This place is so great. The service was courteous and efficient. The food is all vegan and so delicious. So glad we found this on the road
Read morePros: All vegan, Good flavors, Friendly service
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DocHardy
Points +516
Some of the best vegan tacos in the state - Edit
El palote never disappoints. Food is always flavorful, and all the options you need. Plus it's a 100% vegan restaurant!!!!
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HillaryLauren
Points +46
Best vegan Mexican food in Dallas - Edit
Love their house made vegan meats, the taco plates are delicious- bistec is my favorite. Everyone who works here is kind. The beans and rice are flavorful. Love this place!
Read morePros: Homemade vegan meats you can buy frozen, Taco plates are amazing , Good atmosphere
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