This place was everything I expected and much more! After looking at yelp reviews, I knew that I had to eat here when I visited Austin with my parents. We came here for dinner, and the walkway to the restaurant was lit with lights and plants, so cute! After paying first, you can grab your drink, some salad, and some soup, and then find a table to sit down. I like how the drinks were not sweetened; i think there was iced tea and a hibiscus tea. The main meal is brought out to your table after sitting down for a bit. Everything was absolutely delicious! So flavorful and very satisfying. read more

Casa De Luz - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

Walking into Casa de Luz is just relaxing. The lush greenery, the hammocks and benches, the park with little ones playing. After searching for parking it's a nice change. Couldn't ask for more as far as ambiance is concerned. To bad for all the construction going on right next door at this moment but that's not their fault. The staff is very friendly and seem to be super happy. It's a serve yourself style setup. They have a salad and a soup that changes daily, and so do the main plates. I love their teas and other beverages. You can't get any healthier than Casas dishes. I do wish they maybe had a couple of plates to choose from but I'm never disappointed. And I've never had something I didn't like. $12 isn't much for a satisfying all organic meal. Itd be awesome if they didn't charge two dollars for seconds though. I love places that make being vegan and healthy easy. Couple that with the beautiful restaurant and great staff you have a winner in my book. Austin could use more places like this. read more

Casa De Luz - Lunch plate - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

A perfect place to unwind after a few days of general loudness. From the outside it looks to be a community of some sort, yet there's a restaurant all the way at the end serving up some fresh food, Pre-fixe setup: for $12 get a soup and salad (self-serve), and a plate of food they're serving for the day. Salad was dressed well with good variety of veggies/leaves. Soup is your normal fare with thing broth and vegetables. For the plate, got what amounted to a large blue-corn taco, greens with an aioli (I think) sauce, rice and beans. Lots of value in the meal, and was stuffed 3/4ths of the way in. Flavor wise, the sauce really stood out, while the rest of the food is your regular fare (blue corn tortilla is a bit tough). To drink there is self-serve cold or hot-brew tea; wish there was coffee, but the tea was a nice change of pace. Atmosphere is real nice here, a good quiet place to read or have light conversation. Definitely not a place for a big group to hang out and talk. read more

Casa De Luz - Lunch plate - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

Not even vegan but love this place! The food is SO good and leaves you feeling good after eating it, not loaded down and overly stuffed. Beautiful place as well, very tranquil atmosphere. Fair pricing, good recommendation for friends and family visiting from out of town rather they're vegan or not. read more

My favorite place in Austin. Great food, serene, kind people, fun outdoor seating. Just a lovely place.

Short version: Great tasting food (and I say this as a carnivore), nice atmosphere, very peaceful dining room and grounds. Long version: I'd heard of this place for years, but as it's a vegetarian place I treated it like vampires treat sunlight, i.e. stayed far, far away. However, Michelle G.'s stellar review led me to reconsider and I put it on my to-do list. Tonight, fate and a woman led me to eat here, and I must say I was very pleasantly surprised. First, the grounds are really beautiful and peaceful, and I enjoyed a very slow walk back to the main building. Second, I had gotten a bad impression of the dining room from the description of the cafeteria-style service. I was imagining a place like a school cafeteria or Luby's, and it was not like that at all. It was dark and peaceful and fairly quiet (though admittedly there were relatively few people there). But how was the food, you ask? Well, in a word, really good! This was the menu: Butternut~Carrot~Celery Soup Garden Salad with Agave Mustard Dressing Basil Quinoa Black Beans Blanched Greens topped with Mixed Nut* Sauce *contains non-organic almonds Sauteed Beets & Zuchini Kimchi Pickle The soup was tasty, light and refreshing. But apparently, there's a little trick you can do to make it tastier - ask them to put some of the sauce they use for the greens into the soup. And indeed, it turned the light soup into a tasty and filling bisque. The quinoa and black beans were delicious also. I've always liked quinoa, but I've never liked black beans before, but these had a great flavor. I really liked the greens and their sauce as well; my date thought they were a little bitter but I thought that just added to their appeal. The beets were the only thing I didn't like (I've never liked beets), though the zucchini part of the dish was good. But I took Shahrzad K.'s tip of mixing things together and that made the beets tasty The kimchi was OK, nothing special. Even their "twig tea" tasted good, no bitterness at all. Overall, it was a great dinner. And a good value, as well, at $12 for dinner. Although, at this point I have to wonder if Michelle G. has had gastric bypass surgery, since she suggested bringing "To Go" containers to save room for dessert. While I was satisfied at the end of the meal, I was nowhere near stuffed, and could easily have eaten another plate. And I'm already feeling a little hungry now, and it's only been a couple of hours since I ate... read more

Delicious vegan macrobiotic food. Think soups with tamari, lots of greens, vegan nut-based sauces, etc. I'm not a vegan or even a vegetarian, but I always feel great after eating here. In the morning, the walkway to the front of the restaurant is truly magical, with twinkling lights and forest-like greenery overhead. It's volunteer-run and donation-based, and it's evident that the people who work here really care about the food and the community atmosphere. You can come on Sundays to learn how to cook the food. Casa de Luz also doubles as a community center, with meditation retreats and all that hippie stuff that makes Austin, Austin. Rumor has it that developers are trying to push Casa de Luz out of the neighborhood, so check it out while it's still there. read more

Casa is one of my favorite spots in Austin. It is extremely relaxing and the staff have a calm and welcoming vibe. The meal is fixed for the day and you can sit indoors our outside. All of the spaces are relaxing. This is a wonderful place to go alone or with friends read more

The Casa de Luz experience starts when you walk in through the front gates of the complex, where the sign pronounces the place as a center for integral studies. Yoga and meditation and tai-chi are practiced on the premises, and the food also has that same vibe. The place overall is very peaceful and serene, and so is the food. You will not be assaulted by super strong flavors or fumes, or by greasy heavy meals. Just light drama-free vegan macrobiotic plates along with a healthy soup and salad. Vegan desserts are extra but we're glad to pay for them, they're quite good. Recommended. read more

The menu is Casa De Luz changes every day, but it's always vegan, organic, and gluten-free. You pay a set fee and get to try everything on the menu that day. It's healthy, and it is a great concept - definitely a unique place. Additionally, it's on a very pretty property! However, the food is just okay. You're not going to have your mind blown by any of the food here. Definitely a good place if you're feeling the need for something very healthy though! read more

I get SOOOOOOOOO excitd every time I have to fly to Austin for work (or even Sn Antonio for that matter because even at an hour away from San Antonio it is so worth the drive to eat at Casa de Luz). I have eaten at many great restaurants around the world. I live in a progressive metropolitan city (Los Angeles) and would consider myself a bit of a foodie; and with all that said, I have to admit that Casa de Luz has to be one of my ideal places to eat ever. From the quality of the food, to the ideology behind it, to the preparation of the food, to the style of eating. I absolutely support this restaurant. It is very fitting to my personality and the things that I both believe in and enjoy. Where do I begin? This place is vegetarian. I believe it is mostly (if not all) organic fare. You get inside and you pay $10 for a wooden token you then use that token to get your food. Everyday it is a new and creative vegetarian menu. It is buffet style though you do get served and if you want seconds you have to ask fo it, but everything (except for dessert) is included in your $10. After you get your fresh and delicious looking (actually healthy, not faux-healthy) food, you sit on communal tables with other patrons. People who eat here a ery open and ready to strike up a conversation as they share a meal with you. I was fortunate to sit at a table once, with the owner and visionary of the restaurant, he eats there everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I did not know he was the owner, because he is so approachable and down to earth. I asked to join their table without knowing and he asked me how I had heard of the place. I told them I had driven all the way from San Antonio because I loved to eat there. I was raving about the restaurant to the owner without knowing that he was the owner. He finally admitted he was the mind behind this fantastic venue and apparently I had been sitting with him and all his friends and resturant regulars at the table. I became instant friends with them and we shared food for the soul and for the mind with great conversations about art and travel and food politics. The owner was impressed that I had driven out all the way from Sn Antonio just to eat there and it turned out that he also owns an Eco-Hotel which he offered to put me up in (FOR FREE) so that we could all meet again for breakfast the next morning, which we did, for more great-tasting vegetarian food and mind-expanding conversations. Before I met the owner this was one of my favorite places I had ever eaten at, from the food itself to the ideology behind the restaurant. After meeting the owner, so humble, down-to-earth and walking the talk I feel so good every time I support this place. It is a not for profit, high quality, organic vegetarian restaurant, with seasonal fresh foods that heal the body and the soul. You will not regret the expeince and you will be supporting a really great business. I wish there was something like this in LA (or anywhere else for that matter). What is most amazing is that this man (the owner, Eduardo) makes little to no money from this business, it's a thriving business, successful and always full, and yet he runs it for the love of the ideology and the food he is offering. It is admirable, especially when the ideology and the quality match. Sometimes the are businesses with great ideologies that we want to support because we believe in the cause, but the quality falls short for one reason or another. This place is unlike any I have been to. It walks the talk and it provides high quality tasty vegetarian food. There is street parking and since it is next to a pre-school and a baseball field/park there is ample parking across the street in a free, open lot. There is also a library and a bookstore, conferece rooms that get used for education, movie screenings and yoga classes. They have a garden in the back connected to the pre-school where they grow their own fruits and veggies. There are also quiet-grotto like hubs for meditation and quiet time. read more

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I dearly love this place. All the food is macrobiotic (whatever that means) & vegan (stay with me, it's delicious). There's a daily set menu and price ($14) which includes soup, salad, entree with sides and cold and hot tea. I would do anything for the recipe to their house salad dressing. The atmosphere of this place is exquisite - the beautiful courtyard is lush and green with tons of outdoor seating and a playground for kids. I love coming home to Austin and Casa De Luz in the heart of the city is a mini escape from city life into a zen garden with nourishing food and kind people. read more

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Let me start by saying- I am not Vegan, but I love veggies. I took my Vegan sister here for her birthday and I fell in love! Everything was fresh, wholesome and delicious. The salad and soup was great, the meal prompt and scrumptious, and dessert was on point. I love everything about this place, and they're non-profit. It's inspiring, and the vibe is spot on. We will definitely be regulars. read more

Casa De Luz - Vegan Chocolate pie and berry crumble - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I've been here several times now, and this place is just simply AMAZING! The food is always delicious, and it's just a great place to sit, enjoy your meal, chat, read, and/or just be. I want to move in. Seriously. read more

Casa De Luz - Walkway - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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It blows my mind that I have lived in Austin this long and not until this year I learned about this place. It's located in a healthy and community center which offers a variety of services like healing methods, yoga, and wellness and all things practiced are based on the philosophy of conscious living. They have a unique pathway and garden area that you walk through to get to the restaurant and tons of seating area outside for a beautiful day. Once you get to the restaurant you will notice that they have a daily menu meaning the 3 meals they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner change daily. You can look online ahead of time to see what they are serving so you know or you can also call. So what makes this place so special? Well all the ingredients are organic, local, vegan, vegetarian, and it is a non-profit organization. When you walk in you pay an upfront cost and you serve yourself the salad and soup and don't get me started on the salad. I go here often and the salads are AMAZING...I literally think I could have a whole meal of just that. Once you serve yourself you sit and eat those and after that they serve you the main course. All the food you will eat is colorful, healthy, and the place itself feels homey and comfortable. If you haven't been go and if you are thinking well I'm not a vegetarian or a vegan this girl isn't either, but I like healthy and unique eats and this place knows all about that! read more

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An Austin staple! 100% organic, vegan, macrobiotic meals. Every single dessert is to die for. Even the cookies. I'm not a huge cookie person but I'm hooked on their cookies! Peaceful atmosphere. Indoor & outdoor dining. Friendly, kind staff. Love love love this place! 1 million stars! read more

Heard a lot of good things about this place, but I don't see the good. I can't say anything special about the chips or the salsa or the rice or the beans or the enchiladas... not one stood out. I'll never be back. read more

What a wonderful house of light; a zen oasis amidst the calamity of a roaring metropolis. The consciousness; the "woke-ness" here emanates from every cell of every tree. The grounds whisper sweetly, "learn from me." I followed the train, through sweeping groves of bamboo and colored adornments, past hammocks covered seating to emerge a refreshed human. This is only the start of the start-- now it begins. $12 for the most macro, vegan, delicious, nutritious, sensational food I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. The menu here never disappoints, and while you're deciding which energy balanced section of the room to sit and enjoy your amazing soup and salad, you can peruse the vast array of literature or the enticing desert cabinet! The freshness, the care, the collective love that goes into not only this cafeteria but the property as a whole, catapult your tastebuds into absolute bliss. Every bite more cleansing as the last. I've found myself many times thinking, "Can it get any better than this?" *takes another bite* "My lord, it can!" Whether outside or indoors, the experience is as radiant and bright as the name itself suggests. Hesitant to come here? Check your ego at the door, free your mind from the stress of your life, and allow the experience remind you of what it means to be a sentient being. 6 stars. read more

There are those moments when you wonder why you haven't been dining somewhere for years! My new favorite place. The atmosphere, the people, and the food. All of the above listed are healing and nurturing here. Everything is so healthy and made with love, it's like eating in someone's home- and that someone really knows the culinary craft as well as nutrition. I will be back just as soon as I can. I am so in love with this place. Not to mention yesterday's salad could quite possibly have had the best dressing I have ever tasted. I can't wait to be back in Austin on Town Lake and stopping here for a healthy meal after! read more

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NO MASKS - love the food and the vibe. BUT customers inside with NO masks and no one enforcing the rules. Went 3 days a week during the shutdown - sad to see them ignoring the COVID-19 guidelines read more

This is THE place in Austin to go to for amazing vegan food! It's clean, organic, and gluten free. It's $12 per person and very filling! The staff is friendly, and the restaurant is cozy and inviting. What more could you possibly ask for? It's tucked away and a little hidden, so you might be confused at first. You will first enter into a beautiful walkway, complete with lights and bamboo. Keep walking and you'll see the restaurant! My friend and I were originally planning on getting Italian food for dinner, but once we found out it closed early, she recommend Casa De Luz. At that point, I was starving and I agreed to check this place out. The cashier was very helpful with explaining how everything worked. She told us for $12, each person will get tea, soup, salad, and an entree. It's an additional $2 for an extra serving of soup, salad, rice, beans, greens, guacamole, or sauce. Each day they have a different set menu, and when my friend and I came, gorditas were the featured entree. Since I was starving, I was actually worried that the portion was going to be small. I was concerned because at Flower Child, one plate is never enough. The soup and salad were wonderful, but I think the gordita was the highlight of my meal. The gordita was described as "organic corn tortilla stuffed with mixed veggies topped with casa guacamole and pickled cabbage", and it was scrumptious. The plate also included rice, pinto beans, kale+collard greens with almond sauce, and pickled cucumber. I started to feel full about halfway into my entree, but I managed to finish! They also sell desserts but I had no room. You will leave Casa De Luz feeling nourished and super healthy. Who knew vegan food could taste this good? I can't wait to go back! read more

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I like the idea behind this place: a beautiful setting, healthy food, reasonable prices and a community feeling. I just wish food was better; it's bland and unimaginative. Portion size is ok and prices were very reasonable. Overall an interesting place but just lower your expectations regarding the quality of the food. read more

The environment is stellar. The location seems to serve as some form of retreat area, with a very simple and high quality cafe in the back. The food was of very high quality, simply prepared, and with an excellent flavor. Definitely check out if you are #Vegan #Nature Enthusiast #Meditation Enthusiast #Yoga Enthusiast #Serenity Enthusiast read more

Wow. Just wow. Went to this place as a recommendation from a friend and it was incredible. It's like walking into a monastery with a community meal served. It's all handmade (with love), by the staff. Daily menu and for lunch we had a soup, salad and entree. Gorgeous indoor and outdoor seating. Not enough great things to say. read more

Casa De Luz - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

This wonderful place changes their menu everyday, but is delightful every time. It is highly self serve, so don't forget the soup, the salad and they will usually bring your main dish to you. I usually skip on the desserts, but they have a lot to choose from too. read more

Utterly delicious. Relaxing atmosphere with low lighting and quiet, simple recorded piano music. One dinner serving has lots of yummy variety in it. Be sure to try the teas. Favorite vegan place anywhere! read more

This is a gem! I love it so much. I wish every place was like this! They seem to really care about their employees which i think is essential to running a good business. I love their concept and the food tastes like it was made with so much love. Cannot miss this place if you are visiting Austin read more

Basically Casa De Luz is Heaven n Restaurant form! You cant go wrong~ gorgeous garden patios with multiple areas, & the most delicious healthful food.... love live love! read more

This is an nontraditional dining experience, with an emphasis on community-bondedness. Instead of food being delivered to your table, you take a tray up to be served a pre-decided dish for the day. The meal will take up your entire plate, and boy is it colorful. Typically beans, rice, greens, a pickled veggie, and more, and choice of water or teas. This has a very high-vibe to the place, would definitely recommend to anybody, non-vegans and vegans alike. read more

Casa de Luz is the first place I take friends when they come to visit Austin. The moment I walk in, my nervous system relaxes. You can truly taste that the food is made with love. It's my sanctuary. read more

SO beautiful SO peaceful SO delicious. Definitely get the dessert. I came on a Friday with my friend and ate the most delicious soup,salad and veggies. I'll be back! read more

Casa De Luz - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

Casa de Luz is a great place! Their food excellent!! The community really cool! But, today I had a not so good experience! I stood waiting for our food for over 15 minutes with other people the kitchen people seemed clueless! Finally got the soup and it was cold!!! Again, we had to wait some more Never got a smile or an apology.... My very sick relative was cold and hungry he decided to get some beans, so I went to the register and once again attitude is very important. The young man said that since we had gotten a larger soup and salad...‍ He charged me a whole meal!! Anyway a disappointment all around! And embarrassment in front of my our office town who had heard SO Many great thing's about this famous Austin healing place read more

This is one of my favorite places in Austin. It's hidden away in bamboo trees, lights, and hammocks. Dinner is about $13 but very worth it. Salad and soup are included and so I normally fill up my bowls to the brim. The food is so healthy and nutritious. I always feel so satisfied eating at Casa De Luz because I know the food is of high quality. Both hot and cold tea are also included so that's nice! Bring your Tupperware if you think you might have leftovers, they'll charge 50 cents for a to-go box. read more

No Saying "Bacon" Allowed // Vegan, Earthy Simplicity This week I met my daughter for dinner at Casa de Luz, a classic Austin staple in any vegan or food-conscious consumer's restaurant arsenal. As I often mention, I keep to a mostly plant-based diet, and my daughter is 100% vegetarian, so we both love going to Casa de Luz: their menu is always vegan, organic, gluten-free, and delicious! If you haven't been before, upon arrival you'll be first treated to beautiful landscaping, with greenery decorating a long walkway leading up to the front door. Inside, the lighting is kept dim, and strings of lights hang from the ceiling. The effect is soft and relaxing. Overall, the whole vibe of the restaurant is earthy and centered on wellness, with an Ayurvedic proverb painted above the entrance: "When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need." American healthcare system, take note. Another special part of visiting Casa de Luz is that they serve only one meal at mealtimes, rotating with each day of the week. It might seem odd that you don't get to choose what you eat from a menu of many choices, but the simplicity of it is actually a refreshing experience--one less thing to worry about in your day. We helped ourselves to self-serve soup and salad as we waited for our meals to be brought out. The soup consisted of butternut squash, zucchini, and cabbage seasoned with cilantro, pepper, and tamari, a type of premium soy sauce made with extra soybeans. It was light but still flavorful, perfect as the autumn night dipped into the upper 60s (brrr!). The salad was mixed greens in a sunflower mint dressing. The greens were crisp and fresh, and even though there was a lot of dressing on them, the taste of it was rich and cool, not at all overwhelming. When our meal was served, it was a plate of four items: brown rice topped with a parsley sauce, pinto beans, gorditas, and blanched greens under a layer of walnut dill sauce, plus a small amount of pickled radish. The rice and beans were pretty standard, but cooked well. It seemed like the blanched greens didn't have any kind of added seasoning, but the walnut dill sauce really elevated them to a new level--the savory nuttiness was heavy and satisfying, almost creamy. However, the gorditas were without a doubt the winner of the night. They were small corn tortilla pouches filled with mixed veggies, guacamole, pickled cabbage, and cilantro. Flavor-wise, most notable were the smooth, salted-just-right guacamole and tart vinegary punch from the pickled cabbage. We thought they were absolutely heavenly! All in all, the meal was not overly filling but still full of flavor, and densely nutritious. You can even immediately feel your body break into a standing ovation for feeding it so well. The restaurant also offers an array of healthy dessert options ranging from puddings to fruit tarts, but we passed on those for the night. Since Casa de Luz is one of our favorites, we will definitely enjoy dessert during a future visit. read more

Casa De Luz - Main meal. The gordita was scrumptious! - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Casa de Luz is my happy place. It's impossible to be sad here. The food is fresh, sane, organic, locally sourced and seasonal, vegan, gluten free, and delicious. It's made with love and heals the body. I've never once been disappointed. Arching bamboo and the scent of jasmine leads you through lit trellises, past benches and quiet pagodas to a warmly lit, inviting dining hall. The atmosphere is one of peace and joy. Friends and lovers laugh and converse at full tables, their plates heaped high with goodness. The mood is mellow; children can be heard playing on the jungle gym just outside. Twinkling lights and towering live oaks frame the outdoor patio and a small pond babbles. If you need an escape from the bustle of city life, turn down Toomey and discover what you've been missing. read more

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My favorite restaurant in Austin! No where else can you get such a healthy macrobiotic, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, and delicious meal every time. They are open every day including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year. Every meal comes with soup, salad, grains, greens, ferment, legumes, and cooked vegetables. They also have a few items for sale like cookbooks, nutrition education books, seaweed, vinegars, etc. If you believe that food is medicine, then this is your kind of place! read more

This place is just delightful. I always feel like I'm transported to another place and time when I go there. The outdoor seating is so beautiful with large shade trees and a playground. The food is vegan, I am not vegan or vegetarian but think this place is great! They serve a huge plate of food with a soup. There is one set menu for the meal and everyone gets the same thing. If you don't need meat in every meal try this out. It is so well prepared! I feel healthier every time I eat there. read more

Far and away our favorite restaurant when we lived in Austin. So thrilled to see they're still creating their amazing cuisine for their devoted and loyal following. We would go over on the weekends and partake of their spectacular buffets. Vegan and macrobiotic. Locally sourced ingredients. Sometimes you sat at tables with some of the other locals. We met some super interesting people that way and socialized with a few of them afterwards. There was always an incredible soup, some wonderful starchy dishes and some sort of interesting salad and vegetable dishes. One downside is that we always walked out around 7 pounds heavier than when we arrived. We hope to visit Texas's most amazing city again soon and Casa De Luz will be one of our first stops when we get there. read more

This was my go to place while I was visiting Austin! I tried another "healthy" spot only to find it to be super salty. Casa de luz is tasty and healthy... you can tell they care about the ingredients they use. If you are not used to eating out like me and love healthy vegan food, this is definitely your spot. read more

Casa de luz is worth a shot even if you aren't vegan, and especially if you are in the mood for some healthy eats (and to feel great after you eat). This place is like a little magical garden right off Barton Springs. It's super chill and laid back, and the full meal is only $12 for dinner. I love that it changes daily and you get whatever they're serving up that day. I went with three girlfriends, we sat outside and really enjoyed ourselves. There is a parking lot across the street and street parking for a fee. Plus: there are hammocks outside of the restaurant! read more

Casa De Luz - Entrance walkway - Vegan Near Me - Austin, Texas

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