This was the ultimate culinary highlight of our trip. Located in an adorable little hacienda, we don't come to Playa del Carmen for over the top fancy places. We have our fill of that in LA. We come for the culture, the food, and the natural beauty it has to offer. La Senda is serving up protein rich, fiber rich, and nutrient rich vegan foods. Everything is vegan, from their creamy salsas, to their cheeses. We were so impressed with the flavors and the prices were very reasonable. Our favorites were the cafe de la holla, hot oats, bean molletes, and mushroom tacos. Check out our food pix for mouth-watering moments. Many dishes are made to order with care so be conscious that they may take up to 20 minutes to prepare so come with time to relax. Buen Provecho!! read more

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Fuimos pero ya no estaba! Que triste que no avisen porque solo va uno a perder su tiempo!!

Food was tasteless - we ordered the alfredo & mexicolor bowl - they had no flavor. My mexicolor bowl was so bland that I ordered side of pesto to mix it with it & was still charged for the sauce after stating that bowl had no flavors. CC accepted. read more

Upon first glance at la senda's menu and decor it would seem that this place is any regular old vegan restaurant: ruffage everywhere, exposed lighting, crisp Pinterest-like aesthetics, veggie burgers, zoodles, and salads salads salads. FEAR NOT, THIS IS NO AVERAGE VEGAN RESTAURANT! We ordered the Aztec cakes (both the mole and green sauce versions) and were thoroughly delighted by the saucy veggie stacks (with delicious almond cheese!). I found the mole really cocoa-y but my manfriend thoroughly loved it. Glancing at other people's salads I noticed the size and artistry of the plates: I wanna eat those salads forever. I accompanied my plate with the locally brewed jamaica kombucha and was mega impressed. While the service was not what I would call gregarious, our server was efficient, really well articulate in English, and informative. Her to-the-point style felt refreshing in comparison to many of the human sloths I've been served by in these kinds of vegan restos before. I would so love to return to try breakfast here- it seems like the real deal. Additionally maybe upon my next visit to the area I'll indulge in a stay at the hotel above the resto? I feel like easy access to la Senda is the Playa del Carmen dream. read more

La Senda - The Aztec cake! - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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We read good reviews about this restaurant and decided to go for dinner. The vibe of this restaurant is more like a cafe than a restaurant. The service is ok. We ordered Mexicolor bowl and Sahara bowl. The bowl quantity was decent for 1 person and food was fresh and delicious and the topping sauces were vegan and nice. We also tried cocoa frappe and cocoa cake and both these items were very good. The prices are decent. Not expensive. Worth a try if you are vegetarian and visiting Playa del Carmen. read more

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A vegan place? AWESOME! This is especially refreshing if you need a break from the heavier/greasier foods of the area. There are a lot of good beverages; my wife and I enjoyed some aguas de cacao, which are a different but tasty way to start the day. We shared champis al pastor, which wasn't too bad. Make sure you request some salsa with it (watch out though; it's hot!). Multigrain toast with mango marmalade were a fine accompaniment. The best part of our experience was the Hotcake with fruit and a dark chocolate sauce - it is heavenly. I would get this again. When I return to PDC, this is at the top of my list of places to eat. read more

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Location has closed down but has no been updated on Yelp. Frustrating after walking there in the hot sun and no where to be found.

This one was hard to review because I wanted to like this place and I've gone here several times for vegan dishes. But it's just not that amazing. The food is presented well but is slightly bland and the portions are small (the Azteca cake looks big but there's not much substance). For the portion, the price is a bit high. I haven't been blown away by anything here but the staff is friendly (though not attentive) and service is slow. But it's 100% vegan. All their dishes that have portobello mushroom were crossed off the menu, which is too bad because they looked good. The do have a good vegan banana muffin. There is indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to grab lunch with a friend, this isn't a bad place. There are better places though. read more

Love!! Great smoothie bowls, actually the best I've ever had. Spirulina bowl changed my life! Vegan quesadillas were a hit too. Super friendly staff as well. Also tried the daily special and it was amazing as well. Not a fan of the coca bowl tho. Reminded me of very expensive chocolate cereal. read more

La Senda - Spirulina Smoothie Bowl $70 pesos - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I had no idea Playa was a vegan mecca, but here we are and it is so. La Senda is the best. Everything is homemade, from the sauces to the veg burgers to the booch, and it is ALL delicious. I will keep returning until it's time to leave! read more

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They HAVE CLOSED! as of 2/15/21 they are closed and no longer exist. Idk if it's due to Covid or not but they are closed! FYI to all vegan travelers read more

Absolutely delicious! Loved sitting in the back room. The nachos were my favorite and the enfrijoladals. But we didn't like the mole sauce. It was too sweet! Went there 3-4 times for lunch and dinner. Was our go to. read more

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Food is so fresh and huge portions! I had food from the breakfast lunch and dinner menu while I was in Mexico! Loved it all! Their juice is really good too! read more

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Even if you are not a vegan you have to try this place. Enchiladas and the lentil burger are delicious. We are regularly at this place, juices are also great. The vibe of the place is really relax. read more

La Senda - Lentil Burger - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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Pretty surprised to have found a vegan place out here but HERE IT IS!! After reading the Yelp reviews I decided to come here with my sister around like 7 pm. We got the guac to start out which was really good but the chips were hard and like really crispy and took away from the flavor of the guac. When I tired to order my main dish they did not have the falafel burger and another dish I wanted because they were popular dishes that day and did not have them in that moment. So I went with the Warm Salad which I thought was good but nothing amazing and my sister had the pesto pasta which I liked better than the Salad. The waiter was nice and the place itself is also nice and in a good location. Would recommend going earlier in the day though. read more

La Senda - Warm salad $90 pesos . Has quinoa kale bell pepper & "cheese" . Had to pick this as a second option so wasn't amazing but not to bad either - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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We were excited to try this spot we missed last time. But unfortunately it was closed 2 out of the 3 times we made the long walk to get there. It seems like whoever runs this business is a little disorganized. When we finally got to eat here the food was great but the service was strange and aggressive. The card reader was down and they gave a really bad exchange rate. (Worse than the tourist rip-off restaurants.) This place would be 5 stars if they actually kept their hours and had decent service but unfortunately I won't be returning after two failed attempts and bad service. read more

Me: What do you want for di- Viv: Vegetables. After almost a week of greasy hands, meat sweats and much too large portions in the states, La Senda was a very welcome relief and a very wise choice. Particularly after we made the mistake of ordering burritos for lunch. Note to self and all other Mexico rookies, a true Mexican burrito is not for the faint hearted. It's just meat. Allll meat. And a tiny bit of cheese. But I digress. La Senda gives you All the Vegetables! and with a choice of a western or Mexican flavour. The mushrooms pastor had a delightful charred flavour, just like its meat based alternative, and the salads could stand up against the best salad bars in California but at a fraction of the cost. Hot tip, listen to your waiters. My tacos came with three salsas - mild, medium and hot - and despite the stern warning from our server, I went for a big dollop of the hot. My tongue still hasn't recovered. read more

La Senda - Pastor 'shrooms - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

This place was amazing! Great plant based options for a Nutrivore like me! Great very healthy beverages!

This was such a good Vegan find in Playa Del Carmen. We really wanted to taste nice vegetarian tacos during our trip to Mexico and this restaurant came to the rescue - loved the tacos here! Also loved the fresh juice - it is a must have! Their service was very good, nice friendly people work there. read more

Absolute vegan heaven in Playa Del Carmen. We went here twice because it was so delicious. Actually the second time, we got carry out and took it back to our condo hotel in case we got hungry later. The dishes are unique, the staff are polite, and the prices are affordable. Try their tacos; they were all so delicious-especially the carnitas styled one. read more

Outstanding, cheap vegan food in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. We've had: -the lentil burger, -the garbanzo burger - we don't get a bun so you can choose an extra side like sweet potato mash, -also green juices which are fabulous but not for the faint of vegan heart - mine had cactus, spinach, parsley, ginger, lemon and a few other hefty ingredients. Very very fresh. -oat pancake filled with strawberries and bananas with a drizzle of cacao/date syrup (outstanding!!!) -sushi rolls filled with lots of vegetables -tabouli and hummus -wonderful teas and coffees.... There's numerous amazing things on the menu including a cashew based cheesecake. Everything is very flavorful, filling and inexpensive. We had dinner for two for less than $15. We love all the Mexican street food here but I can only eat so many pork tacos before I need some greens in my system. This place is perfect to "balance you out" while you enjoy all the other delicious foods in the area. read more

La Senda - Cashew cheesecake is delicious - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

I needed a health boost in playa del Carmen and I found it at La Senda. I had delicious mushroom and pineapple tacos with homemade salsa, relish and habanero sauce, accompanied by cold cacao with almond milk. I will be coming here for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the remainder of my stay. The staff is super helpful and recommended my dinner, and it was perfect. He even told me that I was ordering too much food. La Senda is a precious cafe, enjoy! read more

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Great food without the munchies hangover. Great location to watch life pass by on the way to Coco Bongo Mi favorite plate: Warm salad has kale, portobello, pineapple pico de gallo and other wonderful thing with the magic touch of the warm temperature-suggestion; order the whole size because you don't want to stop eating it. And watch out for the habenero mustard read more

Kind of a small menu but just enough to keep you satisfied. I had the strawberry "milk" and a lentil burger with potatoes. Everything was really tasty, the burger was especially delicious and I liked the potato in it. I added avocado and recommend it. All that for $8 is an amazing value in an otherwise normally overpriced town. read more

Absolutely excellent and one the best 100% vegan restaurants I have eaten at. It's cute and the service is great. The food is definitely made with LOVE and CARE. The menu is so extensive and each option is really great. I think I ate there once a day for the week I was visiting Tulum. My taxi fare cost more than two appetizers, 2 entrees and drinks. It was so worth it. If you are vegan and are looking for a great Mexican dining experience this is definitely a place to go to. Presentation was excellent and if you are lucky on a given evening you may have some beautiful music played by some random musicians. This little gem of a restaurant is why I will be visiting Playa Del Carmen again read more

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Very cost-effective found the food to be bland but grateful for a vegan restaurant. As in many vegan restaurants the service is extremely slow and on attentive so make sure you give yourself lots of time to sit down and eat read more

My friend and I stayed in Playa del Carmen for two days and we ate here four times. Everything was incredible, there are no bad choices. I loved that the menu had options of traditional Mexican foods with a vegan twist. My personal favorite was the Aztec cake with mole sauce. You have to try it read more

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The food was so much better than the resort food!! Customer service was a bit lacking. Waited a long time for service. The restaurant was clean and no ac but hopefully you get a good breeze. For the price the place was A1! read more

We arrived at La Senda in a bit of a rush as we had a reservation for a show. It is only a short distance from the bustling Avienda 5 but feels a million miles away. There is no outdoor seating but the interior is very light and airy. The waiter who greeted us was extremely helpful and explained the all vegan menu and which dishes would take the least time to prepare. The description of the bowl options sounded amazing so we selected a couple of dishes and sat back and waited. Before we knew it our food had arrived. The bowls were beautifully presented and as we tucked out taste buds were mesmerized by the delicate flavors and textures of the food. Sadly, we were in a hurry so had no time to try any more of the delicious food from the menu. The deserts looked tempting but we had to leave! Our experience at La Senda was terrific. The atmosphere of the restaurant was friendly and welcoming, the staff we met were helpful and accommodating. And as for the food - amazing! We highly recommend checking out this place if you are in Playa del Carmen. read more

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La Senda is one of our all time favorite vegan restaurants! We have been there for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! Their crepe "salado" is our favorite. It is like a vegan omelette made with chickpea flour and filled with veggies. Their kale/quinoa salad was also amazing! I love their aqua frescas and other homemade drinks. We left Xcaret late one night and got there close to their closing time, they were nice enough to make us dinner and even made pancakes for the kids who were craving them from a previous visit. read more

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Super cozy, awesome prices, great food. Do I need to say more?! Everything is fresh and there are options to please everyone. I do suggest the more traditional Mexican dishes as you really don't get more authentic than that. And it's completely vegan! The staff are just lovely, always happy to suggest a great juice combination or what dish you're in the mood for. read more

La Senda - Great view away from the craziness of 5th Avenue, just one street away - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

La Senda is what appears to be a tiny hole in the wall as you walk along the streets of the Playa, but from the moment you walk in it will certainly retain your attention. The service is kind and attentive, the atmosphere is casual yet fashionable, and the food is absolutely wonderful. I ordered an amazing açaí bowl and masala chai on my first visit and the protein power and momo coffee on my second trip - couldn't be more satisfied. This is a must for casual dining in Playa Del Carmen, especially for those that aren't as partial to the meat-focused dishes of Mexico. read more

This spot is very hard to find wasn't able to access it which was sad I was really looking forward to the food.

We loved it! PDC has a great number of vegan places to choose from, and we like La Senda the best. Our fav item was the Entomatada with red sauce, they were fantastic! Tabbouleh was great! Quite refreshing. Be careful of ordering the Guacamole, it's made from 3 avocados and you won't be able to stop eating :-) read more

Visited on the last day of vacation, wish we had gone sooner. Loved everything, especially the enfrijoladas. So flavorful and super affordable. read more

While I hate to give a local vegan shop a bad review this place was bland and basic for me. They have a large menu but not much detail or flavor seems to go into the dishes. read more

This place was a lifesaver after a couple of days of unhealthy eating. It always takes a little while for me to get my bearings while on vacation, and after a couple of disappointing vegetarian attempts at other places, I came across La Senda. Just in time, too; I was about to lose my sh*t if I didn't get a fresh vegetable in my body. Karina was the sweetest and most helpful server. (Karina, if you're ever in Oregon, hit me up!) It felt like I was talking to an angel as she helped me pick out a salad. I ordered the Thai carrot salad; the half order was enormous. As I mentally high fived myself, I thought about picking up the plate and drinking the juice at the bottom. The things we desperate vegetable lovers consider. I came back the next day for lunch. Our other server that day was lovely as well. Fantastic, welcoming service, super fresh tasting and interesting food, and really affordable. I would have eaten here every meal, if I could've. Go here. read more

I was mad about not being able to get a different drink when the one I ordered was.. well a bit weird. I usually love everything vegan organic. But that leche tostada was something I could not intake. Guy took my hot drink said he would give me 10 % off on the drink Comes back with the bill.. could Not do the discount ... which I did not care for, I just wished he would have been thoughtful and caring and simply gave me a different drink. So I ended with no drink.. paid Full price... not even a coffee lmao.. fuck it. The rest was good. Good food organic and desserts we're the bombiskies! read more

Tried the vegadillas, omega smoothie, tofu scramble tacos, and their pancake. ALL was delicious!!! If your not a fan of seeds then omega smoothie is not for you. Love this place and so bummed I only got to eat here once. Service was very delightful! And there is a parking structure that is walking distance for 15 pesos the first hour. read more

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This place is amazing! Service, food, and decor/ambience all great. We loved the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Juices were amazing. We visited twice. We had chilaquiles (good), pancakes (too sweet), guacamole (amazing), lentil burger (tasty but plain). read more

La Senda - Vegan Near Me - Playa del Carmen, ROO

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