Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Delivery
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Southern Mexican food. Uses traditional ingredients and methods of preparation. In addition to the regular menu, there is a vegan menu - ask for it. Open Mon-Tue 11:30am-8:00pm, Thu-Sat 11:30am-8:00pm, Sun 11:00am-3:00pm.
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135 W Palace Ave Ste 101, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, 87501
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Last update on 08 Jul 2023 by m@earthville
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Added by Leah Stolar on 28 Dec 2019
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61 Reviews
First Review by Leah Stolar
1AP1
Points +746
Good option - Edit
Had a great dinner, not my favorite in Santa Fe, but would return
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roseconvery
Points +16
Amazing vegan options - Edit
The restaurant serves meat but the default menu is vegan. Almost everything is made vegan, even the tamales, and you can add a vegan protein like tofu or mock chicken, and vegan cheese. That being said, the menu does have animal meat on it and they don't bill themselves as plant-forward. I've been vegan for 15 years; my husband for 30 . We're huge foodies. This place impressed us. We tried two different enchiladas, both of the tamales (one is made of yucca!), a Mexican pizza with mock chicken and chorizo called Tlayuda. The rice alone was so yummy. The entree that sent our heads spinning was the chili relleno. The waiters were so kind and helpful (we ate there both days we were in town!) and you could see the pride and love for food in the way they talked about and served our order. Love this place.
Read morePros: Mostly vegan menu, Amazing, delicious Mexican food, Terrific staff that takes pride in food
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lakaykay
Points +72
Many many vegan options! - Edit
The menu has many, many vegan options marked clearly. Almost all items can be made vegan. They make their own fake meat, plus they have vegan cheese! Super delicious, we really enjoyed our meal, so glad we gave ‘em a try. The Oaxacan Tlayuda was super awesome. THANK YOU Fiesta Oaxaca!
Read morePros: Taquitos, Tlayuda
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AshleyPeters
Points +156
Delish & lots of options - Edit
LOTS of options and super delish. Being a oaxcan restaurant I wanted to try the mole ( never had before). It was super tasty. The balance of the flavors was nice . My partner got the enchiladas and loved them. Yes they’re a little pricier but it’s right downtown near the old town square so what do you expect. Tons of options and they’re clearly knowledgeable. Would definitely visit again.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Lots of options , Good portion size
Cons: A little pricy
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CJoshuaV
Points +61
TONS of Options - Edit
Fully two thirds of the items on the menu have a vegan variant, and they are clearly-marked. The flavors are rich and varied, and there's something for pretty much every palette. I highly recommend the Chile en Nogada.
Read morePros: Huge selection. , Delicious flavors. , Menu clearly labeled.
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sarahtops93
Points +406
Mostly Veganized - Edit
I was surprised not only to see a vegan menu, but their regular menu with many listed "vegan option available." They have their Happy Cow sticker proudly on the door. Their vegan protein is a mix of tofu, soy crumbles, and mushrooms. Both our orders were phenomenal and some of the best vegan Mexican food we've had. Menu clearly labeled. You really can't go wrong.
Read moreWe came on the weekend and the restaurant was packed (which I guess is a good sign) and a little wait for service. The food was well worth the wait.
Pros: Amazing Food
Cons: Occasionally slow service
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Cheetos
Points +159
So good - Edit
Vegan chicken with real ingredients
Read morePros: Mole flavor , Vegan chicken, Friendly staff
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DylPickle
Points +58
Lots of options and good flavors - Edit
I really liked the mole and the horchata, and it's great how large a percentage of the menu can be ordered vegan
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EatShorts
Points +29
Good Mexican Food - Edit
They have vegan options clearly marked. Food was filling and delicious. House made soy faux meat. Very nice people, chill vibe. Kids menu.
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Dingos1009
Points +93
So many options - Edit
It was delightful to see so many items that could be made vegan. My partner is not vegan and we try to find places that work for both of us. The menu items that could be made vegan were clearly marked. The staff was fantastic. Will visit again next time we are in SF.
Read morePros: So many options , Great for vegans and non-vegans
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Treyb3
Points +134
Flavors - Edit
It's pricey but the mole flavors are amazing. The vegan menu is extensive and everything we tried over several visits was great. I ordered the Chile en Nogada without realizing it was the most expensive vegan option, but it was well worth it. The vegan horchata is a must order as well. The staff is also very friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Flavors
Cons: Expensive
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joyofveganism
Points +84
Delicious Vegan Mole! - Edit
Items that can be made vegan are clearly marked on the menu. Tried the Oaxaca Mole enchiladas and it hit the spot! The mole was rich and savory. Appreciate that they make their own “meat” substitute in house which seem like a blend of tofu & mushrooms. Would totally be back to try their other moles.
Read morePros: Many vegan options , Affordable pricing , Clearly labeled items on menu
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schel112
Points +729
Mole!! - Edit
So good! So filling. Staff was great. I loved the vegan ‘meat’ blend which I think was tofu and mushrooms. Very rare to find mole that’s vegan. I tried the Oaxacan mole enchiladas, but wish I could have also tried the tamarind ones. And the cactus and jicama salad looked so good too
Read morePros: So many options!, Delicious
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SoyKal-El
Points +4949
Marvelous Mole - Edit
The portions aren’t large here but the flavors are excellent. I was very impressed with every part of the dish and would highly recommend this place.
Read morePros: Excellent flavors
Cons: Smaller portions
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Cool Cuisine
Points +175
Amazing selection of veganizable dishes! - Edit
The staff was very helpful and almost everything on the menu was marked as vegan options. They had some flavorful sauces I've never had before. We're coming back tomorrow!
Read morePros: Amarillo mole sauce, Taquitos, Enchiladas
Cons: None
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Lizk
Points +44
Very tasty, tons of vegan options - Edit
Almost everything on the menu had a vegan option! My partner had a Oaxaca Mole enchilada that seemed to be filled with tofu and was very tasty. I sampled their two vegetarian (not vegan) quesadillas. Everything seemed to be made from fresh ingredients. Would definitely come back if we return to Santa Fe!
Read morePros: Numerous veggie options, Fresh ingredients , Delicious
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ChrisCummings
Points +58
Very tasty mole. Most menu items have vegan options. - Edit
Lots of options. It seems to be mostly substituting tofu in for meat but what we had was tasty. You might have to remind them “Queso Vegano” or “No Queso” if you don’t like vegan cheese.
Read moreThe staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Pros: Most menu items have a vegan option, Mole!, Friendly staff
Cons: Vegan options could be more creative than sub tofu
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LinneaSoledad
Points +605
Our Favorite Vegan Mole!!! - Edit
Fiesta Qaxaca made all my Vegan Mole Dreams come true! Pretty much everything has a Vegan option with a home-made Vegan meat-sub. We had the Mole Sampler with Chips, Vegan Mole Oaxaca, and Vegan Enchiladas, Christmas Style. So good. So Vegan. If you are in Santa Fe, go there!
Read moreWe came back again, since we were in town! The Amarillo Mole Enchiladas are magnificent, but we still love the classic Oaxaca Mole Enchiladas and the Enchiladas Christmas Style (both red and green sauces.) And this time, I took pictures.
Updated from previous review on 2021-12-26
Pros: Mole that's Vegan!!!, Nice People, Nice Atmosphere
Artemis22
Excellent delicious vegan options. Clean restaurant and attentive servers. Decorations are splendid!
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Aerofun
Points +90
Great Food & Service - Edit
Seems like everything can be made vegan. Family operation. Victor, our server, explained our options well & was very helpful.
Read morePros: 8 in party & everyone was happy , Excellent food, Great service
Cons: I plate came chicken but was replaced with tofu q
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DrTobysMom
Points +55
Fast, delicious, tons of options - Edit
There were at least a dozen dishes that were marked with “vegan option” on the menu, and they used an actual meal substitute (did not ask what it was made of as I don’t have allergies) in the dish to sub instead of just vegetables. We got two of the mole dishes and both were fantastic. The main downside that was that they didn’t have any of the dairy free cheesecake listed on their menu.
Read morePros: Tasty and filling options , Clear labeling , Cute restaurant environment
Cons: Not fully vegan , Out of some things
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Keightonl
Points +38
A must when in Santa Fa - Edit
Their mole rosado was absolutely amazing. I strongly encourage you to order it yourself - you will truly enjoy it.
Read moreTheir service has always been great and the patio is a great spot to hangout. Has always seemed more affordable than some other local spots as well.
It has been over 4 months since I have last been, but I still have cravings for their mole rosado.
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OlsonKolb
Points +171
Wow! - Edit
Amazing food and friendly staff. Almost everything can be made vegan. My new favorite restaurant in Santa Fe.
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catvbc
Points +184
Amazing vegan Mexican food - Edit
We three had planned to go to an all-vegan restaurant for lunch, but it was closed for their summer vacation, so searching on Happy Cow I found Fiesta Oaxaca. It is around the corner from the Georgia O'Keefe Museum downtown. The outside patio is small but accommodates quite a few people. We all ordered enchiladas (See pictures) and a piece of vegan lime cheesecake and absolutely loved the food!! The menu is clearly labeled as to vegan options. The staff is delightful, especially Ivanna, our server. She told us up front they were short-staffed and the wait time could be awhile, but it wasn't long at all. I loved this restaurant and in hindsight I'm glad the first choice was closed or we'd never have gone here. Hooray for serendipity and luck! Oh, and P.S., the lemonade is really good. Not too sweet or tart, and there is a non-alcoholic beer option available.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-07-10
Pros: Good parking, lot or meter, Sweet patio, Wonderfully friendly staff
Cons: Can't think of any
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m@earthville
Points +9586
Delicious, friendly, dozens of vegan options - Edit
Fiesta Oaxaca is one of the top vegan-friendly options in Santa Fe. While not purely vegan (they also serve meat), almost every dish on the extensive menu can be made vegan on request, and those items are clearly marked on the menu. Best of all, this isn’t a vegan-by-subtraction situation, but rather vegan-by-substitution: they have house-made (not processed) vegan “meat” and vegan cheese, both of which add a little something and are not overemphasized or heavy.
Read moreEverything we’ve tried is delicious, and the mole dishes are particularly flavorful.
In particular, we recommend the Enchiladas de Mole de Oaxaca and the Chile en Nogada (both of which can be prepared vegan on request). If you’re with a group, it’s worth ordering the mole sampler, which lets you taste all of the different moles with chips for dipping. They also make a great vegan horchata and several vegan desserts (three as of mid-2023).
Unfortunately one of our old favorites, the sopecitas, is no longer on the menu, but the Taquitos Dorados are a worthy starter for a group, and the Garnachas Veracruz are an option one doesn’t see often.
There’s both indoor and outdoor seating, and the service has always been warm and friendly.
Updated from previous review on 2023-07-04
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bduboff
Points +1445
Gourmet Mexican and some of the best vegan food in Santa Fe - Edit
We've eaten here a few times and it's always been delicious. Probably half the menu is marked clearly with VEGAN OPTION. From the moles to the burritto, this is not what you expect when you hear Mexican food ... they really know how to cook and bring out subtle flavors and prepare elevated vegan food.
Read morePros: vegan options clearly labeled, lots of vegan options, delicious
Cons: no parking lot (it's downtown SF!), not 100% vegan
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Srincon
Points +566
Vegan but expensive - Edit
Lots of vegan options like cheese, mushrooms, sweet potato etc. but truly a little on the pricier side for small portions. Also not as flavorful as I would have hoped.
Read morePros: Vegan options , Next to the plaza (accessible)
Cons: Small portions
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KiernanHuggins
Points +27
5 Stars authentic food - Edit
Close your eyes and taste the flavors that you don’t always get with vegan food!
Read morePros: Many Fully vegan options , Incredible authentic flavors , Damn good margaritas
Cons: The inside is too pretty, Too many vegan options, Margaritas were too good
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