Looking for restaurants with vegan options in Puerto Rico? This guide covers eleven restaurants with vegan and vegetarian options that show that eating healthy on the Island can be a delicious and varied experience.
Join us on this tour of popular vegetarian and vegan restaurants in San Juan, Santurce, Mayagüez, Arecibo and other areas, each with menus that don't sacrifice authentic Caribbean flavor.
Spots to plan an outing the day before
Relaxed options with a good atmosphere to enjoy without rushing but without formality
Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, no matter the time of day, at St. Germain you'll find a menu to suit you. They offer a variety of salads, soup and appetizers. Main dishes include pastelón, stuffed peppers, sandwiches, eggplant and other varied options.
Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Friday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This is a multi-project rooted in local production and sustainable planning. The restaurant has a craft beer bar and a vegan joint with a creative plant-based menu. They offer lunch specials, pastas, pizza, burgers, breakfast, desserts and other vegan options.
Hours: Friday, 12:00 to 9:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
For 10 years, Berlingeri has been one of the best-known plant-based restaurants in the Condado and calle Loíza area. Its dishes have strong Caribbean flavor and plant-based proteins. Among the menu favorites is the Jíbaro bowl, with brown rice, salad and a choice of protein: organic tofu, house-made seitan or chickpeas.
With a farm-to-table concept, this restaurant, with locations in Cupey, Guaynabo, Caguas and Miramar, brings fresh, organic ingredients to the table to create dishes that explore new flavors. With a broad selection of meats, chicken, fish and vegan dishes, they have built a creative space where the care put into cooking shows in every bite. The welcoming atmosphere gives OMRKT that extra quality that makes it an ideal choice for healthy, delicious food.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Recommendation: Vegan burgers
For the lunch break
Quick and takeout options for when time is short but you don't want to sacrifice quality
Located in Plaza Olmedo in Cupey, this fast-food-style restaurant combines fresh, organic ingredients to create healthy alternatives that appeal to everyone. With a varied menu spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch and late lunch, Obrigado not only puts together unique recipes but healthy ones as well, with options that make it easier to build better eating habits into your day without sacrificing flavor.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Recommendation: Their daily specials and one of their house-made juices.
Vegan food has a lot to do with creativity, and this food truck is a clear example of that. They serve vegan and gluten-free food inspired by Mexican cuisine. The bacon is made from coconut, the cheddar cheese from squash, the carnitas from soy and the tuna from grains and seaweed. Among the main dishes, the enchiladas and chilaquiles stand out. You can also build your own plate and choose the ingredients you like most. Save room for dessert and ask about the surprise element.
With the motto "we fool carnivores," this Santurce spot has built a menu of Puerto Rican street food that will satisfy both vegans and meat lovers. Its dishes, typical of any Puerto Rican chinchorreo (hopping between chinchorros), bring together the familiar flavors of local cooking with options everyone can enjoy. On Calle Cerra, the hangout is one hundred percent fresh.
Hours: Monday through Sunday, 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Recommendation: Impossible Alcapurria Combo
In the west, Life Garden is a favorite spot for vegan food lovers. It opens for lunch and its menu changes with daily specials.
You'll always find rice, soup, salad, dessert and a variety of dishes that can include pizzas, garden dog, baskets of sweet plantains and burgers made with beans, among other options. The menu also includes fruits, fresh juices and acai bowls.
Hours: Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Best for breakfast and brunch
Places that stand out for their offerings for early risers
Puerto Rican food takes on a new meaning at Bori Vegan. The menu has a Puerto Rican style that includes rice, meatballs, sancocho, "churraskito," tuna and pastelón, all 100% vegan. They serve breakfast, lunch, smoothies and coffee. Save room for a sweet treat; there are baked goods.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
For those looking to eat well, Antojitos Veganos offers a quiet space to enjoy everything from breakfast to dinner, and of course, a good cup of coffee made in a stovetop percolator, just like at grandma's house. Its dishes, focused on good nutrition without sacrificing originality, blend varied flavors into unique, flavorful plates. A stop for any time of day!
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recommendation: Burrifongopleta
With authentic Puerto Rican flavor
Traditional Puerto Rican cuisine reinvented in a vegan version without losing its essence
Creativity and good eating come together at Punto Vegano. A restaurant in Cataño with a wide variety of delicious and nutritious dishes. Its offerings range from vegan burgers, gyros and desserts to brunch and its daily plates. The latter combine Puerto Rican flavor with healthy cooking to keep surprising you. Flavors in constant evolution and a welcoming space!
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Recommendation: Its daily plates
Unique and specialized experiences
Places with distinctive concepts
Perfect for meal prep
Unlike a traditional restaurant, Vegan Délice offers meal preps and exclusive dinners with a menu prepared entirely from plants. The meal preps are available for delivery in Guayama, Caguas and San Juan, with options such as the "meat roll" made with lentils and portobello, among other dishes. The exclusive dinner consists of four courses and features a menu that is renewed monthly.
For a fine dining experience and cocktails
Restaurants with innovative culinary concepts
Here you'll discover innovative culinary creations that contrast perfectly with the venue's vintage charm. In addition to its regular offerings, it has a robust vegan menu full of creative options. Among its dishes, the Arroz Verde Mesa stands out, made with jasmine rice sautéed with zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant, caramelized onions and blueberries. Its chef Gabriel Hernández has been recognized for his culinary innovation, having been nominated as a semifinalist in the Best Chef: South category (AL, AR, FL, LA, MS, PR) for the James Beard Awards 2025, known as the "Oscars" of the culinary world.
The philosophy of this cocktail bar in Old San Juan is to treat plants as allies on the path to well-being. This is reflected in its offerings. The house cocktails pair perfectly with appetizers and special dishes made with fresh, plant-based ingredients. The concept is mostly inspired by Italian cuisine, so you'll find cacio e pepe, gnocchi, ravioli and other dishes.
With these vegan restaurants, you have options for every craving. Do you know which one you'll visit first?
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