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El Cantaro

Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
New Monterey, Monterey
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    Selena C.
    "Potato tacos are the bomb!"(4 Tips)
    Katie G.
    "Horchata is really tasty and the mole negro is great."(4 Tips)
    Vivek N.
    ""Fish" taco, "chicken" burrito, and horchata were all great."(4 Tips)
    Katie G.
    "This is the mole negro & horchata."(3 Tips)
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  • Rahmat B.
    Rahmat B.May 24, 2016
    Great food. This is my second night in a row eating here. I'll make sure to come back when I'm in the area. Great vegetarian/vegan spot for sure!
  • Kiersten L.
    Kiersten LammerdingAugust 9, 2023
    Blown away by this place! It’s been 20 years since I’ve had a burrito due to wheat allergies. They have an amazing home made corn large tortilla that is so yummy 💕 Can’t wait to go back!
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    Vivek NairDecember 30, 2023
    "Fish" taco, "chicken" burrito, and horchata were all great. Has a small parking lot. Can get busy around lunchtime since it's right next to the aquarium. Limited seating. They bring the food to you.
  • Katie G.heart icon on user image
    Katie GarciaMarch 28, 2016
    Those tortillas are BEAUTIFUL! Horchata is really tasty and the mole negro is great. All in all not to be missed!
  • Richard L.heart icon on user image
    Richard LuebkeMay 11, 2018
    100% vegan, 2 blocks from Monterey Bay Aquarium. 6 cap parking lot in front. 4-hour street meters nearby cheaper than garage parking for aquarium.
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    Charlotte SavageJune 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Really good foods....but they use a lot of rice for the filler, ask for light rice. Unless then you are in to that kind of thing....then, whatever.
  • Nico P.
    Nico PitneyDecember 29, 2014
    "A little gem serving excellent Mexican food with high quality vegan ingredients. Get the crispy potato tacos."
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    B SaffronJune 9, 2016
    Vegadelicious. Menu ostensibly states on some items "Chicken" or "Beef"; but really, it's vegan. Gooood. Me gusto.
  • Selena C.heart icon on user image
    Selena ChanJanuary 22, 2018
    Potato tacos are the bomb! And the chickin mole is awesome!
  • Katie G.heart icon on user image
    Katie GarciaMarch 28, 2016
    This is the mole negro & horchata. Bomb!
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    Conor PorterAugust 22, 2014
    Famous Chile en Ahogada has a unique walnut cream I crave.
  • Simon W.
    Simon WillisonMay 12, 2022
    Really good vegan tacos
  • Christina B.heart icon on user image
    Christina BoggsDecember 5, 2023
    This place is so good! Get the flan!!!
  • Ali V.
    Ali VassighJuly 20, 2013
    Everything is great, but the Tortas and Tacquitos are awesome!
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    ntlkJuly 7, 2017
    Best vegan burrito I ever had, full stop
  • Conor P.heart icon on user image
    Conor PorterAugust 22, 2014
    Pineapple veggie burrito is a unique and delicious option.
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    godzeroJanuary 16, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Excellent chilaquiles with tomatillo sauce.
  • Henry M.heart icon on user image
    Henry MoralesMarch 15, 2018
    Potato tacos are super refreshing.
  • Athonia C.
    Athonia CappelliSeptember 6, 2013
    Try the classic Oaxacan molé
  • Samala O.
    Samala OBrienAugust 28, 2013
    The potato tacos are bomb!
  • Mike P.heart icon on user image
    Mike POctober 4, 2013
    Vegan torta is bomb
  • Kate R.heart icon on user image
    Kate RhoadesSeptember 1, 2013
    Help your girlfriend keep her eye goop out of the food.
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    T PearlsJune 18, 2013
    Closed on Saturdays.
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