Vegetarian Journal's Guide to Natural Foods Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada

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Puerto Rico

Aguadilla

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Aguada.)

·Freshmart

Carr. 2, Km. 129.5, Plaza Victoria, Aguadilla, PR 00603

(787) 891-0380

Vegetarian/natural foods store/café. Though the store here is not completely vegetarian, the café here is. Among their offerings are Spanish soups, salads, and much more. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast through mid-afternoon. Closed Sunday. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DC, $.

Cabo Rojo

·ASIQUESI

Calle Maximo Gomez #19, Cabo Rojo, PR 00623

(787) 851-6359

Vegetarian. Most food items at this eclectic and fun restaurant are vegan. ASIQUESI's food is inspired by local Caribbean and International cuisines. Come for the daily special that includes soup, main dish, and appetizer. They serve locally grown organic food. Special events are often held such as film screenings, lectures, and book talks; details are always available on the website. Only cash is accepted for payment, however, there is an ATM around the corner. Open Monday through Thursday for lunch. Open Friday for lunch and dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Full service, vegan options, take-out, macrobiotic options, fresh juices, espresso, smoothies, $$.

Caguas

·Restaurante Vegetariano La Salud Al Natural

37 Ave. Rafael Cordero, Esq. Calle Vizcarrondo, Caguas, PR 00725-2835

(787) 745-5640

Vegetarian/natural foods. This restaurant is located next door to a natural foods store and near Monaga Park. Open Monday through Friday for lunch only. Closed Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Full service, vegan options, soymilk, VISA/MC, $.

Carolina

·Freshmart

2420 Carolina Commercial Park, Suite #1 Carr. 887 Km 0.4, Carolina, PR 00987

(787) 762-7800

Vegetarian/natural foods store/café. See description under Aguadilla, PR.

Guaynabo

·Vida Health Food and Restaurant

15 Esmeralda Ave., Guaynabo, PR 00969

(787) 720-2480

Vegetarian. Located in the back of a natural foods store, Vida Health Food and Restaurant celebrates life with a commitment to providing all natural and healthful products and food. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Full service, VISA/MC, $-$$.

Hato Rey

·La Zanahoria Vegetarian Restaurant

214 Ave. Eleanor Roosevelt, Hato Rey, PR 00918-3007

(787) 274-0058

Vegetarian. Enjoy Puerto Rican-style vegetarian food at this mostly vegan restaurant. It is located next to a natural foods store that is under different ownership and is not fully vegetarian. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast and lunch. Closed Sunday. Full service, vegan options, VISA/MC, $$.

Humacao

Nutrilife

9 Calle Miguels Casillas, Humacao, PR 00791

(787) 852-5068

Natural foods. This health foods store offers healthy options. Open Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday. Natural foods store, $.

Manati

·Freshmart

Manati Plaza, 10 Carr. 149, Ste. 290, Manati, PR 00674

(787) 854-7800

Vegetarian/natural foods store/café. See description under Aguadilla, PR.

Mayaguez

·Bella Vista Hospital Cafeteria

Bella Vista Hospital, P.O. Box 1750, Mayaguez, PR 00681

(787) 834-6000

Vegetarian. This cafeteria at a Seventh-day Adventist hospital serves only vegetarian food for all meals. Open daily for three meals. Cafeteria, take-out, $.

Old San Juan

Café Berlin

407 San Francisco St., Old San Juan, PR 00901

(787) 722-5205

International. Café Berlin is an upscale restaurant offering international cuisine with many vegetarian selections. Their creative dishes include Strawberry Banana Soy "Steak," Coconut Tomato Tofu, and Eggplant Milanese. Café Berlin is located across from Plaza Col¢n and near the Columbus Monument. Open Monday through Saturday for three meals. Open Sunday for brunch and dinner. Full service, vegan options, take-out, fresh juices, espresso/cappuccino, beer/wine, special beverages, VISA/MC/AMEX, $$-$$$.

·Tanama Juice Bar

305 Recinto Sur., Old San Juan, PR 00901

(787) 510-5268

Vegetarian/organic/juice bar. Tanama Juice Bar is located inside a fitness studio. The menu is completely vegetarian and mostly vegan. Selections include a variety of salads, side dishes, main dishes, and sweet treats. Enjoy a refreshing beverage from their juice bar. Tanama is located in front of Dona Fela Parking in Old San Juan.. Open Monday through Saturday for lunch. Closed Sunday. Counter service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, VISA/MC, $.

San Juan

(For restaurant listings in the surrounding areas, see Carolina, Hato Rey, Old San Juan, and Rio Piedras.)

Country Health Foods

53 Calle Robles, Rio Piedras, San Juan, PR 00925-3005

(787) 763-7056

Natural foods. Located near the University of Puerto Rico, this informal restaurant offers sandwiches and entrées made from tofu or mock meats. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast through early dinner. Closed Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, fresh juices, take-out, VISA/MC/AMEX, $.

·La Buena Mesa de Oscar

1160 Avenida Americo Miranda, San Juan, PR 00921-2213

(787) 783-1344

Vegetarian/natural foods. La Buena Mesa de Oscar is a small restaurant in a natural foods store that offers rejuvenating dishes, such as energy soup, sprouts salad, smoked tofu, lasagna, and stir-fry vegetables. They are located near the Medical Center of Puerto Rico. Open Monday through Friday for breakfast and lunch. Open Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Cafeteria, vegan options, take-out, catering, fresh juices, smoothies, soymilk, VISA/MC/AMEX/DISC, $-$$.

·Veggie Garden

131 Eleanor Roosevelt, San Juan, PR 00918

(787) 754-6959

Vegetarian/natural foods/organic. Veggie Garden offers organic vegetarian foods that are mostly vegan. They do not use eggs, MSG, or preservatives. As an eco-friendly café, they recycle, support their local farmers, use bio-degradable take-out containers, and even grow their own organic herbs and vegetables. On Friday evenings, it's Cosmic Pizza & Pasta Night with spelt, gluten-free, and whole wheat crust options. Open Monday through Thursday for lunch. Open Friday for lunch and dinner. Closed Saturday and Sunday. Limited service, vegan options, take-out, delivery, catering, smoothies, espresso, soymilk, special beverages, VISA/MC, $$.

Toa Baja

·Glb Natural Nutrition and Restaurant

Ave. Dos Palmas 2766, Toa Baja, PR 00949-4104

(787) 795-5590

Vegetarian/Caribbean. This restaurant serves Puerto Rican-style versions of traditional vegetarian and health food dishes. Open Monday through Saturday for breakfast through late lunch. Open Sunday for brunch. Full service, vegan options, take-out, VISA/MC, $$.