Lacto
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Mexican
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Mexican restaurant using vegan cheese and impossible meat for the vegan options, such as for tacos and dillas. Guacamole is vegan. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-9:00pm. Closed Mon.
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8018 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, 85251
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Added by H2OAddict on 12 Jun 2019
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35 Reviews
First Review by H2OAddict
krobinson2250
Points +93
Food was Fine, Service was Horrible - Edit
Ah, I really wanted to like this place. It has a very cool vibe even though it’s pretty small. The food was fine, nothing special, but the service was horrible. The server was fabulous, but he was clearly the only person serving the 6 tables of customer and it took far longer to than it should have to take our order and bring out chips.
Read morePros: Cool space, Nice waiter
Cons: Understaffed, Food is only okay for price
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mesposito
Points +88
Unique spot & good options - Edit
A nice fun spot with a great vegan menu
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EmilyDesJardins
Points +953
They had a vegan menu!! - Edit
We ordered a buffalo cauliflower burrito! And I got a side of their vegan street corn! And because we went on cico de mayo, they were giving out free tequila shots. I don’t do shots so I asked for the alternative which was a churro. The churros they were giving out were not vegan so I asked for a vegan one and they were able to get me one. They do serve them with a vegan chocolate sauce which they didn’t get me with the freebie, so I ended up ordering one. With the chocolate sauce, 10/10!! So good! Highly recommend this place! I would definitely stop here again in the future.
Read moreThe only think I would say that was kinda annoying was the server did seem confused at what vegan was for a moment. I kept explaining and he talked to the kitchen and made it work but it did have me nervous. Especially reading old reviews but everything we had was vegan and delicious!
Pros: Vegan menu, Vegan churros
Cons: Waiter seemed uninformed at was vegan
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ChefRachel
Points +124
A Bit of a Miss - Edit
I went to this place so excited to find a cantina with a separate vegan menu. My family and I ordered a variety of things and they were all a bit of a miss. We had carne asada nachos (made with Beyond Meat which I generally avoid), elote, Bahn mi tacos and papa verde tacos. Nachos weren’t great and just lacked cohesion. The elote was way too sour, and Bahn mi tacos were just a bit weird. We weren’t fans of their salsas either. The papa verde was the best thing we had. They definitely take a unique approach but just not a home run for me. It was quite overpriced for what we received and the service unfortunately was very slow the night we were there.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu with a lot of choices , A unique approach
Cons: Salsa wasn’t great , Dishes lacked cohesion , Vegan meats and cheese not prepared well
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Tnryan
Points +34
Excellent vegan options - Edit
There are two menus for this restaurant and the backside is fully vegan. The food is very good, if you go during happy hour you can get really great deals on tacos and drinks. Love this place!
Read morePros: Chickpea tacos, Wings, Papa verde dilla
Cons: Very pricey
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Pilot.lj
Points +1427
Huge vegan menu - Edit
Love the extensive vegan menu. Clearly labeled and full of delicious looking food. I got the vegan napoleon dynamite quesadilla and it was an indulgent delicious meal. Will be back!
Read morePros: Huge vegan menu
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KristenLeonard
Points +141
Delicious Vegan Menu - Edit
It was amazing to visit Dilla Libre and have so many vegan options to choose from! I opted for their vegan California burrito, and it was incredible. Their chips, salsa, and guacamole were all delicious as well. They were having some computer issues when we stopped and service was a little slow because of that, but the staff was extremely friendly and helpful, and they even gave us free churros for the wait (which were absolutely amazing too!). I would definitely make an effort to stop here if I return to Phoenix.
Read morePros: Large vegan menu, Huge portions, Friendly staff
Cons: A bit expensive
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chatreuse
Points +3213
A separate vegan menu with great options! - Edit
Looking at the photos brings back memories of how delicious the Carne Asada fries, in particular, were.They used Beyond mince and it was SO tasty! I couldn't stop eating it even though I was getting so full.
Read moreThe tempura cauliflower was good, the tacos were nice and crispy. The side dish of pickled carrots and cabbage was surprisingly delicious. The chickpea chorizo was literally just chickpeas coated in chorizo seasoning I guess? I wouldn't bother with it, it really didn't give chorizo vibes.
The bottomless chips came with a very tasty house salsa, I kept smashing that as well.
I think the waitress refilled twice!
To top it off we got the churros with Mexican chocolate sauce. The churros were a lot thinner and crispier than I am used to, it came with ALOT of sugar and cinnamon, which I dusted off. The chocolate sauce was a little dark flavoured.
Pros: Carne Asada fries, chips with house salsa
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JanCawthorne
Points +115
Delicious - Edit
We had lunch here today after reading reviews on our local vegan Facebook page. It did not disappoint! The atmosphere is wonderful. We ate on the patio near the fountain. They had an extensive vegan menu. The Vegan Carne Asada Fries were amazing! We’ll be back!
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merismo
Points +217
Served meat - Edit
Was given non-vegan tacos when I specifically ordered vegan ones. Server did not apologize.
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sracuevas
Points +846
Full vegan menu - Edit
This place has a “traditional menu” and a vegan menu. Tons of options here for vegans. The place is small so if you can’t get a table, just order for carry out!
Read morePros: Tons of vegan options
Cons: Small
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meggold
Points +478
Yummy Mexican - Edit
They have a whole section of the menu dedicated to vegans. The prices are great and the food was delicious. Interesting, unique atmosphere in the restaurant.
Read moreWhen we went it was very busy (dinner time) and service was slow. But it was well worth the wait and the restaurant quietened down very quickly.
Pros: Full vegan menu , Interesting atmosphere , We’ll priced
Cons: Certain things are spicier than expected ie quac, Only one server
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cosmiccam
Points +505
dilla-lisious - Edit
unique offerings of quesadillas, bowls & burritos. love that they have a vegan menu and regular one, great to go with non vegan friends/family. vegan elote was 🔥, plus the napoleon dynamite quesedilla and hot chick bowl with buffalo cauliflower.
Read morethey use beyond meat and vegan cheese but forgot to ask which brand. if you’re not into the more “processed “ vegan foods, this may not be for you. food took a little while to come out but it was really yummy! also out of vegan churros☹️ but i’d go back just to try them and something else on the menu. 💃🏻
Updated from previous review on 2023-03-19
Pros: vegan menu, unique, nice atmosphere
Cons: took awhile
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OliverWest
Points +350
Wish I could give it 5 stars... - Edit
Exceptional. You're greeted by colorful and fun artistry on the exterior and walk in to a quaintly decorated barrio style interior with the option to seat yourself in the outdoor patio with a fountain. I was there during happy hour and had the place nearly to myself, only two other tables had diners so perhaps the service was exceptional because it was easy, but... the service was exceptional. Very friendly and upbeat. Ordered the California Vegan Burrito. Fantastic taste, good portion, no skimping. Full back side of the menu devoted to vegan options... kind of wish I could give it 5 stars but I understand what Happy Cow is trying to do and I agree, this place stands out though in spite of offering meat options. Will go back every time my travels bring me to Scottsdale.
Read morePros: Great Atmosphere, Friendly Service, Exceptional Taste
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forallweknow
Points +128
So many vegan choices! - Edit
Had the Chipotle Tempura Cauliflower Burrito - tangy, crunchy, and fresh - just delish! Impressed with the options - must come back!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-07-27
Pros: Full on vegan menu, Nice clean casual atmosphere, Attentive service
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kaz15
Points +47
Great quesadillas - Edit
Amazing quesadillas with delicious Buffalo cauliflower, cheese and vegan ranch!
Read morePros: Vegan cheese is bomb, Amazing chips and salsa , Cool vibe
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christine72786
Points +589
Tasty Food - Edit
Vegan options are all clearly labeled and love the chorizo mix and cheezes they use! The Mac Vegan Quesadilla is one of my favorites!
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Aundronique
Points +202
Really great food and a whole vegan menu! - Edit
Add more pico for burritos! Everything else was amazing!
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ArtMarkman
Points +30
There is a separate vegan menu with a ton of options. - Edit
The quesadillas were outstanding. The vegan elote was fantastic. Some amazing Mac and cheese as well. Glad we found this place on our trip.
Read morePros: A separate vegan menu, Friendly staff, Great margaritas
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WeTravelFar
Points +97
Fabulous, unique Mexican food! - Edit
Separate vegan menu! Knowledgeable server about best vegan choices! Great drinks! I had a pear margarita that was perfect. The Mac daddy dilla (vegan mac and cheese and chickpea chorizo quesadilla) was delicious and so creative. The chickpea chorizo tacos were flavorful and a definite repeat! Even the salsa and chips the server brought upon greeting us was impressive. Our teen is not vegan and had a great omni options, so it’s a wonderful choice for a mixed group. Indoor and outdoor seating available.
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TanyaChristineCaspe
Points +38
Really good little place - Edit
Tiny little place you almost miss, but has good food for vegans and non vegans alike. They even have cupcakes!
Read morePros: A whole vegan menu, Super nice staff, Fun atmosphere
Cons: Processed, Beyond meat everything
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Melina_anast
Points +47
Overflowing quesadillas - Edit
My mom and I came for dinner, we both each just got one of their “dillas” it ended up coming to about $40. The food itself was exactly what it says it is- a quesadilla stuffed full with a bunch of toppings. I got a vegan one and my mom get a regular one; the regular one seemed far more put together than my vegan one but it was just food that makes you feel a little bad about yourself afterwards. Probably wouldn’t go back but it was an interesting culinary experience.
Read morePros: Whole vegan menu, Food came quickly
Cons: Messy, Expensive
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jessyekl
Points +203
Yummy quesadillas! - Edit
Had two of the vegan quesadillas and they were both delicious! The hot chick Buffalo cauliflower and the Napoleon dynamite. The staff was so kind and I couldn’t recommend this place more!
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Nikki5737
Points +539
Full Vegan Menu - Edit
I had heard great things about Dilla Libre and was excited to try them out. It did not disappoint! There is a full vegan menu and our server was very knowledgeable and made several recommendations. We had the carne asada totchos and the Napoleon Dynamite Dilla. We loved both! I would definitely recommend eating here. As a bonus, they even have vegan cupcakes for dessert!
Read morePros: Extensive vegan menu
Cons: House margarita is very sour, Try the dragon fruit margarita instead
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MelikTolbert
Points +43
Vegan section for tacos!! - Edit
The food was great!! Loved the dank herb sauce, it goes on anything.
Read morePros: A vegan section at a Mexican restaurant? 👍🏾, Great house made drinks, Good outdoor seating
Cons: One lady doing it all at the time..., Looked closed from their tinted windows and doors
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koolestgrrlukno
Points +90
Pretty good. Order a dilla! - Edit
We stopped here bc we moved near it and wanted to go somewhere within walking distance. My sons each ordered the plain cheese kids dilla, and my husband got the Napoleon. They were all pleased! Unfortunately I went with the chickpea chorizo taco and it was inedible. First of all, I felt nauseous when I eat too much oil, and asked the server if it was oily. She said no, but the potatoes in the tacos are just fried potato chips, so obviously oily and I wish she had mentioned that. However, the bigger problem was that the taco “meat” was sooooo salty that it was inedible. I do not have a sweet tooth and am a total salt lover, so when I say it’s salty I mean it’s SALTY. I took the left overs bc I hate wasting food, but sadly just ended up tossing them. Major bummer. The only seasonings were chili powder and SALT. The margaritas were good. We will be back bc we are in the neighborhood, but I’ll steer clear of the tacos!
Read morePros: Good kids menu , Good drinks
Cons: The chickpea chorizo taco was soooo salty
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Sunflower24
Points +85
Delicious - Edit
It’s refreshing going to a restaurant and having a full vegan menu to look at! They are very knowledgeable about all their vegan offerings, and there are many. They use Beyond meat (not Impossible as stated in the description), and Good Planet cheese, which is so good! They also have chorizo made from chickpeas as a veg option and their tempura cauliflower is the best I’ve ever had. I would give 5 stars if they would allow it. Eat here, you will love it.
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Big portions, Great cocktails
Cons: None
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