El Cantaro
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant$$$$
New Monterey, Monterey
"Potato tacos are the bomb!"(4 Tips)
"Horchata is really tasty and the mole negro is great."(4 Tips)
""Fish" taco, "chicken" burrito, and horchata were all great."(4 Tips)"This is the mole negro & horchata."(3 Tips)
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Rahmat B.May 24, 2016Great 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!Upvote3Downvote
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!Upvote1Downvote
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.
UpvoteDownvote- Katie GarciaMarch 28, 2016Those tortillas are BEAUTIFUL! Horchata is really tasty and the mole negro is great. All in all not to be missed!
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Richard LuebkeMay 11, 2018100% vegan, 2 blocks from Monterey Bay Aquarium. 6 cap parking lot in front. 4-hour street meters nearby cheaper than garage parking for aquarium.UpvoteDownvote
Nico PitneyDecember 29, 2014"A little gem serving excellent Mexican food with high quality vegan ingredients. Get the crispy potato tacos."UpvoteDownvote
B SaffronJune 9, 2016Vegadelicious. Menu ostensibly states on some items "Chicken" or "Beef"; but really, it's vegan. Gooood. Me gusto.UpvoteDownvote
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.Upvote3Downvote
- Selena ChanJanuary 22, 2018Potato tacos are the bomb! And the chickin mole is awesome!UpvoteDownvote
Conor PorterAugust 22, 2014Pineapple veggie burrito is a unique and delicious option.Upvote1Downvote
Ali VassighJuly 20, 2013Everything is great, but the Tortas and Tacquitos are awesome!Upvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Fri
- 10:00 AM–3:30 PM
(831) 646-5465
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