Vegan
Italian
Organic
Juice bar
Beer/Wine
Bakery
Spanish
Gluten-free

Organic restaurant and small grocery store in the Harbor of El Cotillo since 2017 (previously on Calle Mallorquin). Menu changes daily and offers Italian inspired dishes, baked treats and desserts, beer, and tea. Example choices include vegan muffins, salad of the day, gluten-free pasta in marinara, tofu burger, croquetta, carrot cake, and raspberry pie. Open Tue-Sat 12:00-18:00.


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132 Reviews

First Review by Anne VDH

Lynse99

Points +58

Vegan
06 Nov 2024

Great vegan food!

First visit here Great little place for vegans, Tasty food, it does get busy so don’t expect a quick in and out.
Will be back!

JetteBke

Points +58

Vegan
03 Nov 2024

Great food and amazing staff

The juices are amazing and so is the food. The service is super friendly and overall just such a feelgood place

AmyWoods-Ryan

Points +361

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

Fresh and tasty

We shared a starter and two mains. Very good portions, fresh food. One of the dishes was slightly over seasoned but overall we were really happy with the food and service.

RossanaSpagnuolo

Points +134

Vegan
14 Sep 2024

No me gustó

Restaurante 100% vegano pero con platos sin gran sabor. Baja calidad de los productos y personal poco amable.

Cons: Calidad de los productos , El personal

Happycactus.elcotillo

15 Sep 2024

Rossana, gracias por tu comentario. No nos esperábamos que tú experiencia hubiera sido idílica, a pesar del hecho que tú y tus 3 acompañantes devolvieran los platos vacíos. Sobre la materia prima, trabajamos con productos de temporada, y nos encargamos de todas las elaboraciones
A pesar de esto, somos consientes que no podemos encajar con los gustos de todo el mundo. El personal intentó asesorarte y acompañarte en la elección de tu almuerzo según tus gustos y preferencias, con algunas dificultades. Especificar los nutrientes de nuestros platos, es algo que hacemos habitualmente, intentando que cada persona pueda disfrutar de una experiencia única y apta a sus necesidades. Quizás en un futuro haya la oportunidad de volver a intentarlo 🙏

RossanaSpagnuolo

15 Sep 2024

El querer cuestionar que una persona coma o menos algún alimento me pareció poco profesional.
En relación a la calidad de los alimento pues tuve la mala suerte que justo mis tomates no tenían sabor alguno.. y que los nachos fueran de paquete pues no sé qué decirte.

Happycactus.elcotillo

15 Sep 2024

Rossana, obviamente respetamos tu punto de vista. Nadie cuestionó el hecho que comas o no algún alimento, al contrario. Por esto intentamos encontrar soluciones a los "problemas" de cada uno, quizás solo haya sido un mal encaje, todos somos seres humanos diferentes, por suerte 🙃 ojalá una mala experiencia no te quite las ganas de volver a intentarlo 🙏

KingKorni

Points +44

Vegan
10 Aug 2024

Leckeres Essen komplett vegan

Das Essen wird frisch zubereitet und der Service ist top. Wer nicht so gut spanisch spricht, wird auch auf englisch beraten.
Sehr lecker, ausgewogen und freundlich

Pros: Service, Essen, Ambiente

racken

Points +18

Vegan
02 Aug 2024

Cake and coffee

Love this place. Stop here after a swim for cake and coffee. Lots to choose from and amazing taste.

Pros: Great selection, Great taste, Good service

bundeskater

Points +40

Vegan
27 Jul 2024

Lecker und alle nett

Abwechselungssreich, lecker, faire Preise und alle total nett

cunningcat

Points +16

Vegan
11 Jun 2024

Delicious food with a relaxed vibe

Beautifully presented, fresh food and lovely waiting staff. I had the ‘Happy Meal’: tofu and mushroom skewers with green couscous and a house salad while my husband had a ‘Happy Bowl’: lentil curry bowl with basmati rice. Both delicious. Washed down with fresh fruit smoothie and kombucha followed by a glass of Lanzarote wine called ‘Volcano’ 😊

Updated from previous review on 2024-06-11

Pros: Healthy, Friendly, All vegan

Pinkymoemox

Points +68

Vegan
03 May 2024

Das Essen ist einfach wow 😋

Wir hatten gefüllte Avocado tacos und asiatisch angehauchte Reisnudeln. Alles war super lecker.

thomas0011

Points +136

Vegan
26 Apr 2024

Great food

We had the nachos, the risotto and the burger, all was great and the service was awesome

LisaFooter

Points +318

Vegan
06 Apr 2024

Delicious food by the beautiful beach

This place is a great find, the food and staff are fabulous 😊

Pros: Food, Staff , Destination

Cons: None

carDav

Points +24

Vegan
05 Apr 2024

A great place

All I can say is that it is a spectacular place, the customer service is incredible and the food is exquisite and plentiful.

veganevolutionist

Points +2470

Vegan
26 Mar 2024

Fabulous

Popped in for lunch. There were four Happy Meals to choose from plus 3-4 starters, and about four dessert options, also a couple of Specials. The drinks menu we were interested in was for juices, I had the beetroot, apple and orange while B had the grapefruit, orange and ginger. We went straight for the mains and ordered Happy Meal 2 which was a salad bowl, and Happy Meal 4 the seitan in red wine sauce with turmeric cauliflower and polenta. Huge portions and oh so delicious. I had to take some of my seitan meal for take out.

The cafe space is good also with tables outside shaded and protected from the wind by a couple of strategically placed sails. Toilets are available. Friendly and happy service. Would love to eat there again.

Pros: Lots of choice, Delicious food, Friendly, happy service

Franaway

Points +123

Vegan
21 Mar 2024

Delicious

Worth a visit. The food isn't only tasty, but whole and healthy too.

Both the burger and "happy meal" are recommended.

They have GF options.

The mains and the sauces are quite indulgent. They have a selection of desserts which I didn't try.

Booking may be necessary.

Ichoosejoy

Points +16

Vegan
07 Mar 2024

Absolutely fabulous

All I can say is this feels so wholesome, like coming home, a big hug
All vegan love

Debi10

Points +164

Vegan
02 Mar 2024

Super lecker und sehr freundlich

Wir waren als Familie im Happy Cactus essen. Wir haben uns verschiedene Sachen bestellt und einfach alles geteilt. Es war perfekt, super lecker und das Personal sehr freundlich. Die Portionen sind sehr gross. Wir kommen auf jeden Fall bald wieder.

Pros: Tolle Auswahl , Schönes Lokal, Sehr gutes Essen

MikołajNowak

Points +25

Vegan
29 Feb 2024

Perfect

Great food and great service.

ShirLee

Points +71

Vegan
29 Feb 2024

Definitely recommend

Such a cute and happy place and very friendly and welcoming staff. Yummy vegan food, they mainly serve whole food (in combination with non-whole food). Very tasty salads with the most delicious avocados I’ve ever eaten.

Updated from previous review on 2024-02-29

Pros: Yummy ‘healthy’ food, Price, Nice vibe

Cons: Only open for lunch

Fay-Lee

Points +366

Vegan
22 Feb 2024

Delicious

We had a happy soup and a happy burger. Both delicious!

Pros: Small but great menue, Friendly staff

YannicNiedermann

Points +54

Vegan
14 Feb 2024

Amazing Cactus

I had the Burger with grilled veggies and it was amazing!!!
Love the food and the people

ForkayVidYeo

Points +48

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

Generous Portions

My partner and I ordered the vegan seitan tacos today and shared between us. The portion was huge! (And I’m a big eater). Glad we only ordered the one dish. Very tasty and fresh. I highly recommend checking it out.

Pros: Portions we’re generous , Vegetables were very fresh, Good location, stones throw from the beach

Jollex

Points +44

Vegan
08 Feb 2024

Happy and full

Lovely little cafe/restaurant, with friendly staff. 4 main options for lunch (slightly changes each day). We had the Happy Burger and it was delicious. Home made patty and bun. Came with both sweet potato and normal fries. I often leave vegan places hungry but not here! We were stuffed! Great value for money.

Pros: Tasty, Big portion, Good value

Cons: Not open in the evening

Irenesalvarosa

Points +81

Vegetarian
07 Feb 2024

Muy bien!

Tiene diversas opciones veganas, menú variado a precios razonables, recomendado.

EmmaL97

Points +135

Vegan
03 Feb 2024

Happy vegan!

Super friendly staff, great food and great big portions!
We had the Happy Burger and the Happy Pasta which were both amazing. Also had a brownie as a takeaway which was delicious as well. Will definitely come back 😍

Pros: Friendly staff, Great food, Big portions

PeskyBunny

Points +417

Vegan
25 Jan 2024

Delicious vegan food!! 👌😋

A great find in El Cotillo, I had the Happy Burger and hubby the Happy Bowl, both were excellent, so fresh, filling and delicious.
The mayonnaise was very moreish and the caramelised onion and aubergine topping on the burger was amazing.
The Happy Bowl black bean stew was yummy, rich and filling!
I would have loved to have tried a cake,but struggled to finish the burger as it was.
Bring your appetite!

If we do visit El Cotillo again whilst we're here, we will most certainly go back for more. And this time, grab myself a wee takeaway cake for later

Updated from previous review on 2024-01-25

Pros: Great choice, Fresh, well prepared fully vegan menu, Indoor and Outdoor seating, takeaway available

Gabinski

Points +52

Vegan
18 Jan 2024

Muy buena comida vegana

Me ha encantado la cantidad de zumos frescos que ofrecen y la comida. He tenido una hamburguesa de legumbres con patatas fritas y boniato. Buenísimo!! El servicio muy amable y cercano. Me ha gustado mucho. #Veganuary

Pros: Bebidas/zumos frescos , Comida muy buena , El servicio muy amable

Stella2go

Points +32

Vegetarian
13 Jan 2024

Best vegan restaurant ever 🥰

Das Restaurant ist einfach genial! Das Essen ist wunderbar, die Stimmung super und die Bedienung mit ihrer positiven Energie und dem freundlichen Lächeln einfach fantastisch. Die Bewertung von 5 Sternen hat es definitiv verdient. Ein absolutes MUSS auf Fuerteventura für jeden Veganer oder (noch) nicht Veganer. Ich bin begeistert! 😊 #Veganuary

Pros: Leckeres, veganes Essen, Aufgestellte, freundliche Bedienung, Positive Vibes




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