Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Delivery
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Southern Mexican food. Uses traditional ingredients and methods of preparation. In addition to the regular menu, there is a vegan menu - ask for it. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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135 W Palace Ave Ste 101, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 87501
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Last update on 08 Jul 2023 by m@earthville
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Added by Leah Stolar on 28 Dec 2019
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75 Reviews
First Review by Leah Stolar
jrdelisi
Points +568
Excellent vegan options - Edit
There were so many vegan options that we had to start with a taste test of their moles before we could order anything else.
Read moreI loved all the moles we sampled, but in the end I chose the vegan Oaxaca enchiladas, which we excellent! Some of the best enchiladas I’ve ever had.
Service was really friendly too.
My husband had the Amarillo mole with yucca. Also excellent.
I highly recommend this place if you want some authentic mole. I wish I could eat here all the time.
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m@earthville
Points +10364
Delicious, friendly, dozens of vegan options - Edit
Fiesta Oaxaca is one of the top vegan-friendly options in Santa Fe. While not purely vegan (they also serve meat), almost every dish on the extensive menu can be made vegan on request, and most of those items are clearly marked on the menu. (Note that some of the menu items that are not marked vegan-friendly with the green leaf icon can still be made vegan on request.) Best of all, this isn’t a vegan-by-subtraction situation, but rather vegan-by-substitution: they have house-made (not processed) vegan “meat” and vegan cheese, both of which add a little something and are not overemphasized or heavy.
Read moreEverything we’ve tried is delicious, and the mole dishes are particularly flavorful.
In particular, we recommend the Tamales with Mole de Oaxaca, the Chile en Nogada, and the Enchiladas with Mole Verde (all of which can be prepared vegan on request). They make good vegan quesadillas as well (try it with flor, de calabazas, huitlacoche, or poblano). If you’re with a group, it’s worth considering the mole sampler, which lets you taste all of the different moles with chips for dipping. They also make a great vegan horchata and several vegan desserts (three as of mid-2023).
Unfortunately one of our old favorites, the sopecitas, is no longer on the menu, but the Taquitos Dorados are a worthy starter for a group, and the Garnachas Veracruz are an option one doesn’t see often.
There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, and the service has always been exceptionally warm and helpful.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-04
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catatonicyouths
Points +762
Extensive vegan menu - Edit
Small portions but great flavor. Tons of vegan options. Still thinking about that Mole de Oaxaca.
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coflats
Points +159
Tasty food - Edit
Excellent choices and most items veganised
Read morePros: Vegan options, Friendly staff , Fast service
Cons: Could easily have been 100% vegan, No orange juice
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sokahat1
Points +125
So many options - Edit
You know what it's like when you go out to eat and there's more than just salad or avocado toast and you literally don't know what to order because you're not used to having options? That was this place. So much to choose from I was almost suspicious about if the vegan options were really vegan.
Read moreI had the enchiladas Rojas and we had the taquitos. Both delicious. My non vegan husband tried a poblano and a chicken quesadilla to compare and loved the vegan one. He didn't like the chicken one and says the vegan one had more flavor.
Great margaritas and atmosphere!
Pros: OPTIONS, Flavors, Atmosphere
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yogiannalpc
Points +531
Vegan options! - Edit
Ask for the vegan menu, I loved the options and the service was great. Their housemade vegan protein was delicious.
Read morePros: Taquitos! , Mole sauce
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SouperMario
Points +33
So many options, great service - Edit
I asked what he could make vegan and he took my to the wall of vegan awards lol. I got the stuffed poblano with cream sauce and was pleasantly surprised! Savory, filling and good topped with their house salsa picante.
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AlexinDC
Points +497
Mole! - Edit
I went twice in two days. Everything is so good. Many many items easily made vegan.
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Caucla
Points +18
Best vegan mexican food in New Mexico! - Edit
Most of the menu could be made vegan and all we tried was delicious. We were not familiar with south Mexican cuisine and loved every bit of it. Service was friendly and fast. We will definitely come back again.
Read morePros: Delicious, Even kids menu can be made vegan, Did I say delicious?
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hc57291
Points +121
Five-star experience as a vegan diner - Edit
Dinner here was amazing. I understand why Happy Cow only allows 4 stars for restaurants that serve non-vegan options, but this is a case where we absolutely had a 5-star dining experience as vegans.
Read moreThe menu is huge; the list on their website seems to be only a portion of what they actually serve - tons of vegan dishes, and lots more that can be made vegan by request. I'm pretty sure I could eat here 25 times, try something different every time, and not get tired of it. It was fun to explore southern Mexican cuisine - lots of unique options that you wouldn't find on a stereotypical American-Mexican menu, including many varieties of mole and even things like huitlacoche.
We enjoyed the chile en nogada, the enchilada roja, and the taquitos dorados. I'm not sure what the vegan shredded "chicken" option is, but it was delicious and I wouldn't be surprised if it was house-made. Some of the best refried beans I've ever had.
The portion sizes are on the smaller side, but not unreasonable; we paid a bit of a premium for the quality, and it was worth it.
Our server was super friendly and very happy to help with recommendations (again, the menu is HUGE!) We felt like first-class diners all the way through, and we all know how rare of an experience that is at a restaurant that isn't vegan-exclusive.
If you're considering Fiesta Oaxaca vs. any other option, go here. You won't be disappointed.
Pros: delicious food; unique southern Mexican cuisine, huge variety of vegan options, friendly, knowledgeable staff/easy to order vegan
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AnVK
Points +161
Great - Edit
We had great, kind, friendly service. The food was amazing! We had vegan tacos and mole enchiladas. We loved that most things on the menu could be made vegan, it was clearly marked, and the server was super knowledgeable about the food. He gave us a selection of sauces - green, red, and spicy red - and all were delicious. The mole was super rich and tasty. The meat substitute was good, fresh, didn’t seem like a packaged product. There was a little cheese sprinkled on the beans, so you might want to remind them if you don’t want that. We sat outside on the patio, and the inside seemed lovely, too. This was a nice experience and food we were happy to find in Santa Fe.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-07-08
Pros: Delicious food with many choices, Friendly and knowledgeable service, Good atmosphere
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m00ncl0udz
Points +50
Lots of vegan options - Edit
At least half the menu has vegan swaps. Al pastor vegan burrito was amazing!
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PaulBT
Points +32
Great food! - Edit
The wife and I stopped here after a guided tour of old downtown Santa Fe. Tons of vegan options and plenty of meat options for my wife. Highly recommend.
Read morePros: Tons if options for vegans, Tona of options for meat eaters in the family, Clean and colorful
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PistachioBoy
Points +44
Awesome food. Smaller sizes - Edit
Lots of things can be made vegan. No separate vegan menu. I got a stuffed pepper and it was delicious. Could've been a bit more quantity but it was well worth it. Vegetarian friends had quesadillas and liked them. They let them get one of each quesadilla. Sangria was pretty good.
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Provegetables
Points +21
Mole! - Edit
MY daughter ordered the mole assortment. It was fantastic and vegan. I am a vegan because meat gives me lumps on my fingers. I would return to Santa Fe ust for their moles.
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SoyKal-El
Points +6539
Marvelous Mole - Edit
The flavors are excellent. I was very impressed with every part of the dish and would highly recommend this place.
Read moreI thought the delivery portions seemed small but the in-person portions are good.
Updated from previous review on 2025-03-30
Pros: Excellent flavors
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stewari
Points +13
Best Mexican vegetarian/vegan food I’ve ever had! - Edit
We stumbled upon this unique Mexican restaurant for dinner during our trip to Santa Fe. We were so pleasantly surprised by the variety of vegetarian/vegan dishes including a favorite— vegetarian burrito with Oaxacan molé sauce which was out of this world! They seem to have figured out a proprietary vegan filling that was both healthy and savory. This place is a must visit for vegans/vegetarians when you visit Santa Fe!
Read morePros: Excellent food with a proprietary vegan filling, Amazing array of sauces/condiments, Friendly staff!
Cons: Outdoor area could use some updating, Include more dessert varieties
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1AP1
Points +1455
Good option - Edit
Had a great dinner, not my favorite in Santa Fe, but would return
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roseconvery
Points +20
Amazing vegan options - Edit
The restaurant serves meat but the default menu is vegan. Almost everything is made vegan, even the tamales, and you can add a vegan protein like tofu or mock chicken, and vegan cheese. That being said, the menu does have animal meat on it and they don't bill themselves as plant-forward. I've been vegan for 15 years; my husband for 30 . We're huge foodies. This place impressed us. We tried two different enchiladas, both of the tamales (one is made of yucca!), a Mexican pizza with mock chicken and chorizo called Tlayuda. The rice alone was so yummy. The entree that sent our heads spinning was the chili relleno. The waiters were so kind and helpful (we ate there both days we were in town!) and you could see the pride and love for food in the way they talked about and served our order. Love this place.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan menu, Amazing, delicious Mexican food, Terrific staff that takes pride in food
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lakaykay
Points +73
Many many vegan options! - Edit
The menu has many, many vegan options marked clearly. Almost all items can be made vegan. They make their own fake meat, plus they have vegan cheese! Super delicious, we really enjoyed our meal, so glad we gave ‘em a try. The Oaxacan Tlayuda was super awesome. THANK YOU Fiesta Oaxaca!
Read morePros: Taquitos, Tlayuda
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AshleyPeters
Points +174
Delish & lots of options - Edit
LOTS of options and super delish. Being a oaxcan restaurant I wanted to try the mole ( never had before). It was super tasty. The balance of the flavors was nice . My partner got the enchiladas and loved them. Yes they’re a little pricier but it’s right downtown near the old town square so what do you expect. Tons of options and they’re clearly knowledgeable. Would definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lots of options , Good portion size
Cons: A little pricy
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CJoshuaV
Points +87
TONS of Options - Edit
Fully two thirds of the items on the menu have a vegan variant, and they are clearly-marked. The flavors are rich and varied, and there's something for pretty much every palette. I highly recommend the Chile en Nogada.
Read morePros: Huge selection. , Delicious flavors. , Menu clearly labeled.
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sarahtops93
Points +767
Mostly Veganized - Edit
I was surprised not only to see a vegan menu, but their regular menu with many listed "vegan option available." They have their Happy Cow sticker proudly on the door. Their vegan protein is a mix of tofu, soy crumbles, and mushrooms. Both our orders were phenomenal and some of the best vegan Mexican food we've had. Menu clearly labeled. You really can't go wrong.
Read moreWe came on the weekend and the restaurant was packed (which I guess is a good sign) and a little wait for service. The food was well worth the wait.
Pros: Amazing Food
Cons: Occasionally slow service
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Cheetos
Points +165
So good - Edit
Vegan chicken with real ingredients
Read morePros: Mole flavor , Vegan chicken, Friendly staff
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DylPickle
Points +92
Lots of options and good flavors - Edit
I really liked the mole and the horchata, and it's great how large a percentage of the menu can be ordered vegan
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EatShorts
Points +29
Good Mexican Food - Edit
They have vegan options clearly marked. Food was filling and delicious. House made soy faux meat. Very nice people, chill vibe. Kids menu.
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Dingos1009
Points +126
So many options - Edit
It was delightful to see so many items that could be made vegan. My partner is not vegan and we try to find places that work for both of us. The menu items that could be made vegan were clearly marked. The staff was fantastic. Will visit again next time we are in SF.
Read morePros: So many options , Great for vegans and non-vegans
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