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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150 Reviews
First Review by ChristinaIsBlue
plantstrong2
Points +43
Pure Heaven! - Edit
This 100% vegan restaurant does not disappoint. We got the BBQ sandwich and street tacos… SOOOO GOOD! The bakery is fantastic as well.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Authentic flavors
Cons: Expensive
BrendaJenningsRosas
Any way to see an online menu?
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BaileySchneider
Points +2272
Classic Mexican food! - Edit
El palote is a cute little restaurant with amazing food. I’ve been here twice while visiting Dallas and both times it hit the spot.
Read moreTheir tacos are to die for. Not the biggest fan of their queso by itself as an appetizer, but it’s good on other things!
My favorite Dallas vegan spot- don’t skimp out on this place!
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RubyCube
Points +29
Slap Yo Mama Good! - Edit
Omg I’m so glad I gave this place a try. The gorditas plate (with carne gisada flavor) was cooked to order and absolute perfection.
Read morePros: 100% vegan menu , Cooked to order , Great cozy atmosphere
Cons: Pricey, Located on a congested street
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LatriceMoore
Points +18
Great food - Edit
They was very nice and helpful
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TierraJade
Points +856
Authentic Mexican food - Edit
We ordered off of Uber eats yesterday and the food was amazing. This is the authentic Mexican food I miss. Everything was great-queso, beans, rice, tacos, chimichanga, flautas platillo. We chose vegan steak, pork and ground beef. Everything was so good! I’d love to go in next time because I see they have some bakery items that weren’t an option on Uber eats. 🤤
Read morePros: Authentic , So many vegan alternatives
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JovanniTorres
Points +29
New Location Added - Edit
I just want everyone else on here to know that El Palote has added a ghost kitchen on 921 West Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75208. And as far as I know that specific location is only available to order (either pickup or delivery) through UberEats. So if y’all are in need of a shorter commute to El Palote check it out! 😇
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-12-22
Pros: Taco Plate w Rice and Beans never fails, Always have juicy lemons and plenty of cilantro
Cons: The ghost kitchen does not offer sweet bread
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FredrickIndigenousE
Points +186
Mexican style vegan restaurant - Edit
El Palote Panaderia is a vegan restaurant I've been waiting to try for a while now. The crowd was good inside, I went there around lunch. I like the seating arrangement. I ordered the loaded 🍟fries and loaded nachos. Added a strawberry 🍓 fried pie for dessert. To be Mexican style vegan food, it was well made. I was full at the end of this lunch break and did not feel overly stuffed. I like the concept of what they're doing here. All I can say is keep up the good work 👍👍
Read morePros: Good portion of food, A lot of options to choose from, Bakery on site
Cons: Location, Not enough staff members on certain days
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giantvegan
Points +541
Awesome food. Cozy atmosphere. - Edit
This is a really awesome place. Stopped here on our way through Dallas and we’ll be coming back anytime we’re in the area. The food is awesome quality and I would try everything on the menu.
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Parish3814
Points +44
The Best Vegan Restaurant in Dallas - Edit
I’ve lived in DFW all my life and grew up on authentic Mexican food as well as TexMex. I’ve been vegan for 4 years, and eating this took me back to my childhood!!! It was SOOO DELICIOUS! I got the fajita tacos. The rice and beans were seasoned PERFECTLY. I can’t wait to go back.
Read morePros: Food, Authenticity , Atmosphere
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MeganPatterson
Points +65
Our Road Trip Go-To - Edit
This is the fourth time we've driven cross-country in the last year or so, and the fourth time we've made it a point to brave Dallas and come here. We love love love this place. The asado de puerco and the barbecue sandwich are both to DIE for.
Read morePros: Fully vegan, Delicious, Incredible meat-substitutes
Cons: Location
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Elchewbacca
Points +13
Hidden Gem - Edit
First time going and I truly enjoyed it!!. I had the Chimi plate con al pastor y un pan dulce de cochenita. Bomb effing dot com; will becoming back for more!!
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MyleneRozendaal
Points +58
Amazing!!! - Edit
We ordered from this restaurant a couple of times via Goldbelly and it was shipped to our house. Delicious! Amazing! I wished this restaurant would open a second location where we live.
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KatieR_DFW
Points +155
Delicious Pan Dulce and Desserts!! - Edit
Great selection of Pan Dulce!! Loved the Semita Con Nuez cookie!!
Read moreCan’t wait to go back for a meal!!!
Pros: Cute little patio out front , Accepts Apple Pay
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Dandrefood214
Points +30
No go. - Edit
Did not like it. High prices. Food not all that. I got a taco plate with 4 tacos, beans, and rice. It was 12 bucks! Without a drink! Vegan Food House and Spiral Diner are better.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-24
Pros: Different vegan protein styles , Friendly service, Dessert available
Cons: High price, Food not that good , Hard to find location
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Chad_and_Emily
Points +2954
Don’t leave without dessert! - Edit
I had the enchiladas with rice and beans. This was legit Mexican food! I got a cinnamon roll to go and was so glad that I did. The staff was also very nice and helpful.
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Auramorganna
Points +89
OMG! - Edit
This food is amazing as a recent move to vegan diet for my lifestyle if I hadn’t been the one ordering it I would have sworn they fed me actual meat! Most food tastes good from other places but this was unforgettable
Read morePros: Mouth watering taste, Selection , All vegan
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Level5vegan
Points +1060
Best vegan Mexican food in Texas! - Edit
Not only is this the best vegan Mexican food you'll have in Texas, it's probably the best vegan spot in the whole USA. Amazing flavors, huge variety, will make vegans and omnivores all very happy!
Read moreThey even have a remote controlled curbside delivery robot... What else could you possibly ask for?
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destyhope
Points +100
Amazing - Edit
Updating again.
Read moreToday we tried both kinds of nachos, the Gordita plate, and the tamales for the first time. Just updating. This place is still the same amazing place. Great authentic Mexican food made 100% vegan. We live right around the corner but this would be our go-to even if it was across town. The entire menu is so delicious and they have scratch made pastries that would make anyone happy. I especially love these wheat pastries that have kiwi, (I think) raspberry, and cream cheese-if you want this, go early because they run out fast. They are family owned and they are oh so kind people. We don’t go very often because we don’t have lots of money but they always recognize us. They honor a nice military discount with proof of ID. They have fairly priced meals with huge portions. We can never eat one meal in one sitting. Their horchata is sooooo good. They also sell some juices and bottled Mexican cokes.
I think the tamales could be less beany more meaty so i probably wont get those again but im so glad i got to finally try them.
Pros: 100% vegan, Huge portions for the price, Amazing customer service
Cons: None, Absolutely none, This place is great go here now
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TraciRatliff
Points +2447
Superb! - Edit
Legit Mexican food, vegan style! It's just delicious, do not miss this place in Dallas!
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Forakora
Points +588
Super oily. No flavor. Like, at all. - Edit
Ok guys, seriously. Stop being afraid to leave a bad review of vegan places simply because they're vegan.
Read moreI'm (unfortunately) in texas for a week. In the backwoods. I've been starving all week. Flying out in 2 hours. I was so excited to eat some real friggin food, because I've been subsisting off bagels and dry cereal for a week.
Here comes El Palote. My saviour. The 3rd best vegan place in all of Dallas. And you know what? It's not good. At all.
The rice is drowning in oil. The gordita filling has no seasoning at all. Pretty sure the tortilla wasn't even salted, and it definitely wasn't limed. The beans had a weird taste. Not authentic beans at all.
And now that I'm *actually* reading the reviews instead of just going by stars.... Literally reviews saying it's inedible, with 4 stars. Threw it up all? 5 stars.
Please rate restaurants accordingly ..... Hold them accountable for making bad food. We owe it to ourselves and the animals. Non-vegans will try this best-rated garbage and never consider veganism. Vegans will be hungry for a week, then go eat this and wish they were still just hungry instead.
TL;Dr: don't waste your time. Eat somewhere else.
Updated from previous review on 2021-02-26
Pros: It's vegan
Cons: Oily, No flavor, Ridiculously over-hyped
Guest
Kplant
Points +5115
Great tasting - Edit
Covid sensitivity level 10. Don't dare get out of your car. Yellow tape blocking the entrance. Order online, by phone, or someone will come to your car. Soy based tacos. Get the plate of 4 tacos and rice and beans. Authentic taste, look and feel all the around.
Read morePros: Prices perfect for the neighborhood.
Cons: Slow service. Order before you leave your home., Takeout only
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melhànsen
Points +20
Most authentic tasting vegan mexican food! - Edit
The carnitas street tacos are superb! Everything on the menu is fresh and delicious!
Read moreThe barbeque sandwich is better than any meat BBQ I've ever had! I never leave without a couple goodies from the bakery counter either!
Do yourself a favor and eat here, even if it's a little out of your way, you won't regret it!
Pros: 10+
Cons: NA
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staylor
Points +1081
Pretty good - Edit
First off, this place has no signs indicating it’s a vegan restaurant. It’s also in a super sketchy area. I got a burrito and it was pretty solid. The rice was good, but the refried beans tasted strange to me. I wasn’t a fan of the nachos honestly. But I gave 4 stars because the rice and burrito was good.
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rosemoen
Points +578
THE BEST - Edit
This place is honestly so good. I cannot recommend them enough. It’s the BEST vegan Mexican food I have ever had and I grew up in Southern California. I highly recommend anyone who comes to Dallas to try this place.
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LindsayAragon
Points +22
Best Mexican in Dallas - Edit
We were beyond impressed with El Palote—it was so incredibly delicious! Dishes that are hard to find, like fresh tamales, birria, menudo—and empanadas!! They were kind enough to greet us at our car due to COVID so that we could ask questions. It’s going to be hard not to come here at least weekly!!
Read morePros: Not just tacos—dishes that are hard to find vegan, Amazing delicious flavor , Friendly, accommodating staff
Cons: None, None, None
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KateHearne
Points +50
SO good! - Edit
I went there for the first time today and it was SO good! I’ve been vegan less than a month and this place was beyond my expectations. I got the burrito with three taqueria inside with fresh avocado...DELICIOUS.
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crunchyk
Points +22
Tasty Vegan Tex Mex - Edit
We ordered the taco plate, enchiladas and flautas!
Read moreThe enchiladas were honestly inedible for me, but it got way better from there! The flautas were incredible. Really enjoyed the rice and beans that came with the tacos as well, and the tacos were incredible!
What me nor my partner enjoyed was getting really sick from all the oil they used. It really sucks spending money on food just to purge it later. 🤢
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Many different meat varieties
Cons: Got sick from the amount of oil used
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