Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
Non-veg

Serves meat, vegan options available. Casual Mexican food eatery and cantina. Offers a separate vegan menu with dishes like vegan tacos, spinach enchiladas, flautas, burrito, chimichanga, sope, and taco salad. Fresh salsa bar. Separate fryer for vegan food. ATM on the premises. The owners will assist you with your order. Open for take out during Covid-19 restrictions. Call ahead for hours. Open Mon-Sat 10:00am-8:00pm.


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27 Reviews

First Review by moretofuplease

vivaloo

Points +40

Vegan
13 Nov 2024

Favorite spot

I would give this place 5 stars if I could!! They have a fully vegan menu and the options are delicious. I go here all the time :))The price are pretty decent because the servings are huge. Food comes out pretty fast, no sit down, service is great. I usually get the vegan cali burrito and add beyond meat! Delicious

Pros: Vegan menu , Big servings, Lots of options

Cons: Not fully vegan

Jlin

Points +652

Vegan
03 Jul 2024

Great chimichangas!

I've had the vegan chimichanga from here a couple of times and love it! Very filling and delicious.

Updated from previous review on 2024-07-03

CA89SS

Points +2138

Vegan
14 Jun 2024

Fresh and tasty!

We didn’t see the option for vegan cheese or beyond meat on the menu but ordered off the vegan menu. The chimichanga was really delicious but the broccoli, cauliflower and carrot in the mix was a little different! The outside was lovely and crisp and the inside had not absorbed any oil. Corn chips were hot and fresh. We tried a soft and crunchy taco and both were great. Server was upbeat, friendly and helpful. Pricing was a happy surprise!

amithi

Points +29

Vegan
06 Jun 2024

Yummy vegan menu w beyond meat!

New favorite taqueria, love that they have beyond meat and variety in veggies, highly recommend the chimichangas

JoanneNJeff

Points +93

Vegan
30 May 2024

Always great vegan options!

Love the Simple Vegan burrito, and add the beyond meat and Vegan cheese. The vegan tacos are also a hit.

amyvotta

Points +629

Vegan
31 Dec 2023

Always delicious

Been getting vegan food here for years. Always fresh & delicious. They have a full menu. #Veganuary

TiffanyWorthington

Points +136

Vegan
25 Apr 2023

Delicious!

We got the Suisse enchiladas, The chimichanga and added beyond meat, and finally the Mini Cali burrito, which has french fries in it , HA! (-and it’s not “mini” at all , HA! —Well, perhaps in comparison to whatever the “Maxi” is?!)

I had read reviews on HappyCow about these 3 being great choices, and since I wasn’t thrilled about whatever I had gotten in the past, I decided to choose ones that other people recommended, and I’m so glad I did! These three choices were delicious!

I do wonder what the chimichanga without beyond meat would’ve been like, as I have been eating whole food plant-based lately and not eating plant-based meats as much. I bet you it would’ve been great as well!
*For a great local Taquiria which in comparison doesn’t serve plant-based cheeses and meats but has a wide variety of whole food options and is REALLY creative and delicious, try La Cabaña! But for the plant-based cheeses and meats, Salsa’s is the place for sure!

The service was really upbeat and friendly and totally is up on what Vegan is.

They were fast (We ordered ahead and picked up to go, and it was already within 10 minutes! )

My Mom, wife and I all loved everything!

Pros: An entire vegan menu, Upbeat and friendly service, Fast preparation

Cons: Would love a Pretty place to sit with friends

themuppetlibrarian

Points +2742

Vegan
19 Apr 2023

Beyond burrito & horchata

Beyond meat is offered to substitute in anything, on the vegan menu the items have sautéed veggies as default. Beyond meat is an upcharge, but a nice option to have.

Horchata is offered as a vegan option but it watery and not creamy enough. We got a Torta from veggie menu and the bread was falling apart bc it wasn’t the usual type that torta is served on.

Overall I’m happy to have options but it could be better.

andyjng

Points +5359

Vegan
22 Nov 2022

Amazing Vegan Menu

Salsa's Taco Bar has a dedicated vegan menu with items for about $10 each, and comes with chips and salsa.

I ordered the Vegan Burrito ($8.95) which was filled with seared mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, zucchini, and mixed with the classics including rice, black beans, guac, and salsa. Wrapped up in a large spinach tortilla, this burrito turned out to be massive for the price. I loved the fillings and the combination of flavors from all the veggies.

Most vegetarian burritos elsewhere are simply just lettuce, pico, rice, and maybe beans, so this was leaps and bounds above the competition. Absolutely loved it and was completely full even from just half. They also offer a Vegan California Burrito for $15 which is supposed to be 5lbs of burrito goodness. I am curious to try that the next time I arrive.

The chips here were okay too. They weren't my fave since they were so thin, but a good side to have and fantastic spicy salsa to go with my meal.

Pros: Varied vegan menu

Cons: Chips weren't great

BaileySchneider

Points +2220

Vegan
17 Apr 2022

Huge vegan menu

This place had a large separate vegan menu and staff shows that they care about vegans and what they order. I got the mini vegan Cali burrito and there was nothing mini about this thing. It was seriously so huge! It came with rice, beans, Guac, pico and deliciously seasoned fries. The burrito was truly delicious and it was so big I saved the rest for dinner.
The red salsa is AMAZING and a must as well.
I also saw that they offer beyond meat and have a vegan breakfast burrito that has just egg in it. So many options for vegans!!
The inside wasn’t open and we ordered outside at the window. There were a few outside tables to sit at.
I highly recommend stopping at this place! It’s ok a very nice corner in a nice area.

KathrynBuys

Points +20

Vegan
19 Mar 2022

Love this place! It has a designated vegan menu with vegan cheeze etc.!

Nice people too! They have many vegan choices!

Pros: Vegan sour cream!

CherylWarner

Points +57

Vegan
20 Sep 2021

Separate vegan menu and delicious food!

Awesome separate vegan menu. Food was really fresh and delicious. Staff super nice. Loved this place!

Pros: Vegan menu, Outdoor seating

Corona

Points +267

Vegan
15 Nov 2020

Vegan options

The vegan Beyond Meat burrito is my go-to! They have about 2-3 outside tables that sit 2 people each. Friendly staff

Pros: Vegan burritos &tacos , Delicious , Not a long wait time

SabCelli7

Points +403

Vegan
10 Jan 2020

So good !!!!

One of the best burritos I ever had, I went with non vegans and they said the same thing. So much flavor and pretty reasonable prices. The staff was super friendly as well. Loved this place, will go back again!

Pros: Lots of flavor , Reasonable prices , Lots of options

Cons: Small sitting area

CharW

Points +16

Vegan
10 Nov 2019

They have Beyond Meat now!

The first time I went, I wasn’t even planning on eating out that day. I was just driving through the area and saw a sign that said “Full Vegan Menu” and thought to myself “well I guess I’m getting a burrito today.”

I actually got the chimichanga (instead of a burrito) and was very happy with my decision. Their chimichangas are incredible. They recently incorporated Beyond Meat into their menu too. It costs a bit extra to add Beyond Meat to the chimichanga, but it’s worth it.

You get free chips and salsa which are great.

This is actually my favorite vegan restaurant in the Santa Cruz area because it’s cheaper than other nearby vegan restaurants. But just because it’s cheaper doesn’t mean the portion sizes are smaller. I rarely finish my burrito or chimichanga is one sitting.

HappyCow only allows 5 star reviews for fully vegan/vegetarian restaurants and this place does serve meat so I can only rate it 4 stars on here. But it’s a 5 star restaurant in my heart.

Pros: Excellent food, Friendly staff, Good value

Cons: A little noisy

nanitree

Points +1079

Vegan
11 Sep 2019

My Go-to Vegan Burrito Shop

Love this place for vegan burritos! They are very accommodating and their vegan burrito is delicious. They add a variety of veggies including broccoli, cauliflower, zucchini, and carrot to their burritos. Highly recommend! Would give it 5 stars but HC has a policy where only fully vegetarian or vegan places can get 5 stars.
They also have a salsa bar to compliment the complimentary chips.

Pros: A full vegan menu, Lots of good veggies!, Delicious!

Cons: Closed on Monday

gabrielle.nayale

Points +41

Vegan
13 Jul 2019

Wish I could give a 5

This place is fantastic for vegans. Highly recommend! They have a full vegan menu, with vegan cheese and sour cream available. If you like spicy food, their spicy salsas are also really delicious. If you need to feed a family for $13, they have a gigantic 5lb vegan burrito on menu 👌

Pros: Tons of vegan options, Great prices, Delicious salsas

NathanielRhett

Points +363

Vegan
27 Apr 2019

Best vegan options in town

I eat here at least once a week with my wife. The vegan burrito is one of the best I’ve ever had, with a ton of actual veggies and vegan sour cream. The vegan crispy tacos are out of this world. They are the nicest people and appreciate you calling in your order. My favorite is to call in the order pick it up and had 3 blocks down the street to the beach and enjoy life.

Pros: Delicious , Amount of vegan options , Great customer service

Grateful2God

Points +16

Vegan
26 Oct 2018

So, so, very good

Wow, this place has an awesome vegan menu & the California burrito with broccoli & carrotts added was amazing ! The burrito is 5 lbs& fed my family of 5 ( we have littles ). Highly recommend !!

** Note I could not vote 5 because it was just for fully vegan restaurants . 5 stars to me .

Pros: Awesome staff , Huge vegan menu , So good

Cons: None

AuntStaceysCats

Points +24

Vegan
07 Jan 2018

YUM-mazing vegan options!

I get so happy when I see “Vegan” at a restaurant. Ate the most YUM-mazing vegan taco salad at Salsa’s Taco Bar in Santa Cruz. They offer a separate vegan menu with a ton of options. The salsas are spicy and delicious. The staff are friendly and helpful. The quality is great and the prices are reasonable. I will definitely be going back. Just wish they had one in the north bay. Then again, maybe it’s best they don’t. I would gain so much weight because I’d eat there everyday!!!!

Pros: Several vegan options to choose from

h3llokitten

Points +42

Vegan
07 May 2017

love.

The vegan California burrito is everything. Also love the other vegan options. So good!

Pros: delicious af

Cons: little pricey

Canascrews

Points +18

Vegan
13 Feb 2017

Awesome food !

We just spotted their vegan option sign today and had to try them out. I had the simple vegan burrito and my wife had the vegan torta. We both loved the food , the people working were very nice and the place was clean. We'll be back for sure !

Pros: Plenty of vegan choices .

Cons: Kinda expensive, but worth it .

SaraRooskie

Points +92

Vegan
04 Jul 2015

awesome food and awesome service

BTW: I never give a place 5 stars unless they're fully vegan.

That being said, this place is awesome. The owner is so sweet and loves his "vegan friends". They have awesome burritos with daiya, tofutti sour cream, French fries, etc.

The staff are so nice and accommodating. Awesome Mexican food!

Pros: daiya, tofutti , French fries

Cons: small , crowded, not 100% vegan

Conniemm

Points +1765

Vegan
08 Feb 2015

We love Salsa's

We had lunch at Salsa's yesterday and as usual, it did not disappoint.

I had their Vegan Burrito which was huge and full of sauteed veggies. My son had the simple burrito which was also great.

I was surprised to learn that they had a separate fryer for cooking their chips. I had never thought about how chips were cooked at taquerias and think it's pretty cool that they even do this separately.

Pros: Huge vegan menu, Friendly counter person, Delicious food

Cons: Small-limited seating, No salsa fresca (lots of other choices)

robivore

Points +329

Vegan
25 Jul 2014

Really nice vegan food

Finally, Spanish rice without chicken stock!

The salsa bar is extensive with a lot of hot options, and there is a nice selection of vegan options.

I had a quick chat with one of the cooks and they said they even have separate friers for the vegan stuff. Awesome.

The staff was very nice, and the food was excellent.

We'll be going there often.

Pros: Separate food prep areas, Good selection, Hot salsas!

Cons: Small place (to go might be better)

H

Points +600

Vegetarian
24 Jan 2014

Nice lil vegan menu - pretty tasty, hefty portions

Stopped by while on a bike ride around town, had the vegan burrito. It was big, tasty, loaded with veggies, topped with guac, and was actually pretty tasty. I'm not a fan of Mexican food in the States, but it was good. They also have a salsa bar with lots of different types to throw on your food. Staff was friendly and helpful.

Pros: Portions, Tasty

moretofuplease

Points +507

Vegan
02 Jan 2014

Vegan Mexican? Yes!!

Seemed too good to be true -- a long list of vegan options on the menu, so I had to ask, "When it says cheese and sour cream on the enchiladas, is it dairy-free?" Yes, I was assured, and so my wife had the spinach enchiladas and I tried a chimichanga with black beans and fajita veggies (red and green peppers, onions). Had chips and a variety of salsas while we waited -- the salsa bar included photos and list of ingredients for each of the six salsa options, letting you know which were hot or mild. Small seating area, got pretty cold in there until someone finally closed the front door, but the food was hot and tasty, would try it again. Thumbs up!

Pros: Lots of vegan options, Well-labeled salsa bar, Friendly service

Cons: Tight quarters, Noisy




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