Vegan by El Zamorano, Costa Mesa CA

Zero stars! I do not recommend this location, my main concern is the poor customer service and accountability from the staff. The owner was onsite and could not even face us and instead sent his workers. We ordered a carnitas taco plate for my 6 year old daughter, the menu does not state that salsa is placed on the tacos and upon ordering we were not asked if we were okay with the salsa on the tacos. We received the plate and immediately told the server that our daughter does not eat spicy and we were not aware that salsa came on it. We told her she could take the tacos back and she said it was fine, we could keep them and that it was going to take 15-20min to bring them out, 10minutes later another staff member came back and asked for the tacos, as we waited for the food to come out we had one since they had already said we could keep them, I told the staff member she could take the one since the other one had already told us we could keep it. A third staff member came back after 10min and said that the owner said “he is not going to give you the tacos unless you pay for them”. Not only did my daughter stay without her tacos but the enchilada plate was completely bland, the quesadilla and the cauliflower torta were also bland. More than anything, the service was horrible! We were going to order 2 dozen of vegan tamales at $70 each but they lost that transaction! I guess business must be bad if they lost a recurring customer over 2 tacos that were going to feed a child.

Went with my family for lunch (party of 7), the owner refused to replace the tacos meant for my daughter unless we paid for them. My child does not eat spicy and despite of telling the server immediately upon receipt, she didn’t take them back and then later another server said they needed them. The owner did not come out and refused to replace my child’s tacos. Why say you’re going to remake them and at the end be rude and say unless we pay for them they won’t remake them! We drove 25 min to the location! On top of that the following was bland: enchiladas, torta cauliflower and quesadilla! Never again!

FOOD POISONING IS WHAT WE GOT! BE WARNED! We ordered their Al Pastor tacos a week ago, and we’re just getting better now and I was compelled to warn customers of this restaurant’s dirty practices! I also noticed a cockroach in the bathroom so I think their kitchen must be full of them!

Hard to believe it's all vegan. This place is incredible! Second time here and just as amazing!

Soooo yummy. Closest thing to authentic Mexican food I had before I was vegan: ’) the nachos and the potato tacos are amazing

Some of the best Mexican food ever. Their Crunchwrap puts others to shame. And the cookies are so amazing! I go every single time I drive through Santa Ana.

Chicken burrito wasn't too bad. Chips were stale. Food is extremely overpriced, to where you want to cancel your order. They need to update their menu prices. 16$ a burrito with stale chips and no flavor to the salsa.

No words can adequately describe my love of this food.
Chile Relleno rivals the best anywhere. OMG. Thanks for
existing. Life-changing for vegans and omnivores alike.

Our 3rd x here. ABSOLUTELY luv there menu choices (vegetarian 17+yrs). From appetizers to meals always great food! I'm an incredibly picky eater, El Zambranos has never disappointed. I highly recommend this place for Vegans/Vegetarians: , etc. The Employees r really nice~ it's a clean, comfortable & casual environment.

My wife ate a asada burrito and before she finished it she got sicker than hell throwing up never again will I go there and if they are on the up and up they'll refund me for my meal.

It was very enjoyable and pleasant. I went on a weekday so it wasn't super crowded. The food was good and prepared quickly.

I've had this place a few times and Ive really enjoyed it. I would give it a better rating if it wasnt for the price. For not getting sides with most dishes, the prices are still very high.

Love this place so much! It can be so hard to hit that craving for Mexican food when you are vegan. This place does the trick! Also, the yellow wall in the seating area is an amazing back drop for photos! 10/10 would recommend