Cascabel

Got takeout from here the other day and opted for "taste of Cascabel" to try and little bit of everything: 8 tacos, queso, guacamole, rice, & beans. Ended up sharing this with my non-vegan mom, and we still had some leftover. It was so delicious! The queso and refined beans I was particularly impressed with!

I had an incredible vegan breakfast at Cascabel Vegan in Houston! The dishes were beautifully seasoned, with generous portions that left us fully satisfied. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff were friendly and attentive. A truly beautiful experience from start to finish! Feel free to post this review on Google or any other platform you prefer!

Excellent service and good Mexican ambience. A very good Mexican Vegan place indeed. Loved the free chips and sampler salsa. The salsas have a definite bite to them and can easily be called spicy to very spicy. There is no mild or medium to them. The Tamale and Chile Rellano plates are very good. Enjoyed them to the fullest, having seen them not available as vegan or vegetarian options usually. The Spanish rice is better tasting than the cilantro and lime rice. Enjoyed both charred beans as well as black beans. Interesting to see you can choose among multiple beans options and rice varieties for the plates. Definitely makes one's options to be great many with this. The Vegan Flan is very good and not too sweet or overpowering, which it usually tend to be. The Capirotada dessert we ordered turned out to be an interesting as they mixed salt for sugar 😃😁. That's a shock to the taste buds for sure. They made up the mistake with free flan for the table. Parking could be challenging easily here. Overall a very good place for Mexican Vegan food.

Food, service and atmosphere were all just okay. Nothing was extraordinary. I was told that the quesadilla and chimichanga couldn’t be made gluten-free. I ended up ordering the las enchiladas and chile con queso. If I was already in the area, I’d stop by and try different versions of the gf corn taco but I definitely would not drive back solely to eat at this restaurant.

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this hidden gem! The vegan Mexican food at this place is truly exceptional. The flavors are bold, the portions are generous, and the presentation is vibrant. The street tacos platter is an absolute MUST-TRY! The variety of textures and flavors is incredible, and each bite is a delight. I loved every single component of the dish. Overall, I'm obsessed with this place and can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. If you're a vegan or just looking for amazing Mexican food, do yourself a favor and get here ASAP!

My new favorite vegan restaurant! I stumbled upon this place on a whim while driving through Spring Branch. My husband and I decided to sample several dishes, and even though he usually eats meat, he really enjoyed it and said he'd eat there again. His favorite was the pastor tacos and mine were the crunchwrap and birria tacos. I can’t wait for my next visit to try more items!

The food is delicious! I had my bday dinner here. I got the las flautas meal the first time, my second visit I got the taco platter with a side of flautas 😋. Absolutely delicious!

Really enjoyed the food here! Recommend the flautas (we got the kids size just to try it) and al pastor tacos with the creamy jalapeno sauce and refried beans with cilantro rice. Worth the trip for sure if you're vegan! Norman was great! Also their breakfast menu is delicious too

Stop looking for places to go... this is the spot the food is amazing in quality and taste. A little vegan paradise with gluten-free options. They are extremely mindful of allergies which I really appreciated. I got the sampler with all 8 protein options and I will say that bc the faux-meats tasted SO much like real meat, I actually enjoyed the potato and mushroom proteins the most- but again, only bc I'm not a fan of meat. Lol. So this is the PERFECT place to take someone non-vegan. Jennifer was the main one we spoke to for our ordering and the personality, information, and honesty made it one of my all time favorite services EVER. As for the ambiance, the patio seating was really nice with trees to look at, they also have covered patio seating as well that was really beautiful. The only note that I'd offer is that the bathroom could use a little decorating TLC. But other than that, this place is a haven for community, comfort, and incredible food. I am so excited to come back, and hope I get to attend any of their community events

I had a brunch with my family and friends! I had a breakfast plate with beef protein and that was a good choice! All of my friends loved it

I have been here several times and everything that I've ordered is so delicious. I usually get the quesadilla plate with the picadillo meat - 10/10. This is a great vegan place to go, and a great Mexican place to go! I do have to take away a star for the ambience though, in my opinion they need some serious help with interior design. But their food- absolutely delicious!

This place is a gem. Outstanding service from Catherine. The food tasty. A great variety of protein choices. To a decent kids menu. I actually ordered off of, because needed a light bite. I also ordered queso which was excellent, and to surprise of my friends vegan The carnivores as well .loved. Wisp which was excellent fresh pick. Good ambience a first choice in any part of town Revisited this evening 09 May.24excellent service . Smashing food my partner and I shared "a taste of Cadcabels. Great variety of tastes more than enough for both of us. I didn't sample mocktails, because I prefer cocktails but there's a nice offering.. there is street parking. If I go anywhere more than once in this metroplex of approx 7 million it's good we have many choices. I spoiled us with flan to go really yummy

It's a bit pricey, but the flavors are great and the portion sizes are generous. They give you free chicharrones for the table with different sauces. I got the beto's nachos with chorizo and they were so good! The bistec chimichanga is really good too. There's not much parking in the area so be mindful if you come during a busy time. The employees are friendly and helpful. There's plenty of outdoor and indoor seating.

Really great spot to check out on the NW side of town. I can appreciate the concept of creating an entire menu of Mexican food into a unique vegan cuisine. There were so many great options, I couldn't decide which one to get!!! I ended up ordering takeout and tried the birria tacos. The consommé sauce was really good too. I also tried their Horchata and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. They also have dirty horchata where you mix coffee with it but I prefer the original. There is indoor and outdoor seating but their patio is nice so I would recommend dining outside when you come. The staff were friendly and helped making my selection easy by giving their personal insight of what I should try. I look forward to coming back and checking out the rest of their menu with friends.

The service and food were absolutely superb! As someone who has been a vegan for many years, I can honestly say this place is a must try. Once I go back to Houston, I will be going back to try more dishes especially when they have a live band.

The food is tasty but I can't recommend it if you are eating vegan or vegetarian for your health. The food was very greasy. Like swimming in grease. I asked if the food could be made with less oil and they pretty much said no. I won't eat there again.

if you like to eat veggies and beans this place is so flavorless... not everything needs to be imitation meat. the tacos are so dry too. go to Andaluz Vegan instead

This place is amazing! My husband got the chimichangas and I got the crunch wrap and both were amazing. The salsa is spicy and very good. The wait staff was attentive and overall service was great. We sat outside which was very cute. I highly recommend this place!

I had the Beto Nachos with barbacoa. The barbacoa looks really red, and I would say had more of a al pastor taste. The jalepenos in it are really spicy. I had the breakfast taco with the huevo a la mexicana. It was okay, but a little bland. I put the salsa veredes on in. I guess it didn't help much. And the other two salsas were too spicy. The tater tots were the safest thing for us.

So you may be like "I can't go here, I like meat!" but you would be mistaken to sleep on Cascabel because it's that good. I had the flautas with vegan barbacoa and it was fantastic!

I am not a vegan but went with vegan friends lol. I got the chimichanga which was pretty good, it had the bistec meat (soy) in it. I would say this is a good Mexican vegan restaurant . Taste of somewhat authentic Mexican food. I wouldn't mind going back even though I'm not vegan

Probably the best vegan food i've ever had the pleasure of tasting. Everything is amazingly good. Couldn't recommend it more highly!!!!

Yall know how I am with vegan restaurants. This is my 5th try at vegan food and when it comes to taste.. very pleasantly surprised! Authentic tasting Mexican food. I really enjoyed the vibrant Mexican flavors in each taco we tried. We started out with the burria tacos and then ordered the taco plate, which allowed us to pick 3 different tacos with rice and beans split. Honest opinion, great flavors, BUT super pricey for the amount you are given. The birria taco plate was over $16 for 3 small tacos! And it felt like a snack. It's not very filling at all, while a regular birria plate is half the price and can lead you into a food coma. Also,we ordered the El taco mixer, which was more reasonably priced for $10.50ish. The charro beans were surprisingly tasty along with the chorizzo taco and pastor taco. I could have left the rice. What really got us on the price was how expensive each drink is. You will spend anywhere between $13-15 on a drink. I was shocked. If you look at everything in total, dinner cost us over $80 with 2 drinks and 6 tacos. Other than that, service was exceptional, and the feel of this "hole in the wall" restaurant is what I live for. Will I ever become a vegan? Probably not, but I enjoy trying the different flavors and plates that vegan restaurants offer. Especially becoming more curious on if they can actually make the food taste as good. This place didn't let me down!

I love love the queso!!! The drinks are very good too!! Will be back cak real soon!!!

I'm not strictly vegan but trying to reduce my meat consumption. I ordered a papa guisada burrito for the first time yesterday and it was hearty and fresh and full of flavor. A new favorite! If you are craving a big hefty burrito try one with the papa guisada.

Food is delicious, but very oily. Get ready to have your cholesterol increased and exceptional flatulence. The food comes out quickly, which makes me wonder if it's all just microwaved. The waitress doesn't know how to space out appetizers from the main entrée. The men's restroom does not have a door knob from the inside. The place looks like it was painted by a third grade class. The music is overwhelmingly loud. As a vegan, I want to support vegan restaurants, but Cascabel, you need to step up the cleanliness and it's time to buy new cutlery. The forks are stale and your spoons have rough edges.

Tonight my daughter and I went and got an order of a burrito and a variety of street tacos. The food was fresh, and tasted excellent. I was impressed with the excellent customer service. We went close to closing and was served with no hesitation and the staff was very kind. The best part of the experience was that today is taco Tuesday and the food was reasonably priced. We will be returning. This is one of the best vegan experiences that I had in a long time. The restaurant was playing music and I just enjoyed the atmosphere.

Is too salty, and the chicharron is old, and I just to love that they were considering environment now they are not Service is ok I like the place is very nice

Amazing food and awesome staff.. love everything that we ordered. Lovely place for outdoors. Loved the various options of Vegan meats. Potatoes and mushrooms were the best.

This is the BEST VEGAN MEXICAN restaurant that I've ever been to. My brother in law, who was born in Mexico, and is a meat eater couldn't stop talking about how good the food was. The service is warm and welcoming. They have a cute outdoor patio that makes for a sunny, bright feel.

I have been twice to this vegan restaurant and enjoyed both visits. Self parking is available in front of the restaurant (5-6) spots and then whatever you can find on the streets nearby. Cascabel has a large uncovered patio in front along with indoor dining. It is a table service restaurant with a casual homey feel. I've tried the nachos and fried cauliflower as appetizers and then the burrito as an entree. All of it was very good taste wise and yes it was all vegan. The waitresses are friendly and helpful. This is a good place to come get your vegan fix.

Yes, I did not have a meal there so I cannot speak to their actual food. But the dessert I got was terrible. It was supposed to be their version of French toast. I don't know if they over cooked it or used too much grease, but I have been coughing and clearing my throat for the past 25 minutes after eating only a half of one. Whatever they cooked it in is really strong, and it leaves aftertaste in your mouth! I was really hoping that I could find a decent vegan dessert on this side of town. I guess I'll have to keep looking.

Hands down the best Vegan and simply just the best Mexican food experience of my life. Every item on the menu is vegan! The enchiladas mole, birria tacos, and chimichangas were absolutely phenomenal--each dish bursting with flavor!!! What truly made the evening exceptional was the impeccable service provided by Jennifer, our server. Her knowledge of the menu and genuine enthusiasm for her job and eating vegan, elevated our dining experience to new heights. She ensured everything was perfect, from recommending their best dishes to making sure we had everything we needed without hesitation. The atmosphere/decor could definitely be approved upon but, honestly, the food makes up for any of it. Can't wait til it cools off and can sit on patio for dinner!! We'll be back so many more times!

Very nice hidden gem. Great vegan food that always delights. I've been here multiple times and the quality is consistent. The outdoor seating area with lights makes for a fun intimate atmosphere. Great food, great service. Even if you're not vegan, you're gonna love it here!

Food very greasy drinks not good at all very sweet the place it self is ok good patio

Yes, I am back once more to continue tales of my restaurant journeys. Yayyyyy!!! Found a new Vegan eatery tonight and yes the excitement was real. Let's start from the beginning. The walk up was relaxed and casual with outdoor seating well spaced tables and adequate lighting night time eating outdoors. There was a server that was greeting at the door (always nice) and pointed out the indoor seating area, to find a seat inside anywhere and the server would be there shortly. However, I must admit, that I cannot omit the strong smell of mothballs in the inside dining. The facility was clean though, so I roughed it out. After sitting and waiting , 10 minutes later and a flagging down of a server, that was clearing and cleaning another table, who says she was going to find the server, only to return as the server. Yes, 10 minutes of watching other patrons be served, even those that entered after my table. I was really trying to figure out how to feel about being walked around, during this time. How do you miss me several times over @ 6'3 230 lbs, when there is only 3 tables being served out of about 10 with 3 servers 4 including my table. Yes, I am very patient!!! Finally, the food comes: Guacamole was bland with not very much seasoning, however the avocados were fresh. So, allow me to share more, the Tamale plate and Birria Tacos we're scrumptious to me especially at a Vegan restaurant, please add with a Mexican spin. I cleaned the plate, because it was good. However, the warmth from having so match patience and dampening my excitement for new place to enjoy vegan eating removed the thought of even taking pics a really nice meal for this Yelp review. This review breaks my heart, because I am really rooting for the Vegan team, this being my 3rd year. This may not have been anyone else's experience, but be assured it was mine. Until next time, Bye-Bye!

This place offers very authentic Mexican food. Everything we ordered was delicious, I did not love the enchiladas de mole. I thought the mole tasted too sweet in my option and possibly from a jar. However the tacos were excellent, very flavorful and fresh. We will come back but will order other things next time. Also- there's only 2 servers working on a Sunday ? Seems short staffed, as we were waiting for certain things because our server had the entire place to serve herself.

I realllllly wanted to love this place BUT it's too inconsistent! Not to mention I've mentioned to Them the moldy vent on the inside that several other customers have referenced in Their reviews but was looked at like I had mold on My face. I try not to take everything personal so if the food is good then I may be able to get past the usual lack of! The service has been 50/50. There's a very nice patio area if You choose to sit outdoors. The first maybe two times I visited it was honestly pleasant but the third, fourth and so on were horrible experiences. I ordered the same thing every time. The birria tacos. They were amazing initially. Then all of a sudden someone decided to put a pound of mozerrella in the tortilla!!!! Why? The flavor or lack thereof from the original experience. Sigh -The cilantro rice is good, but I don't care for the Spanish rice. -The taco platter isn't worth getting especially with so many different concoctions. The jackfruit if like birria style was the most decent if not the chorizo 3/5. I'll pass on the rest! Now, I must admit that They ran a "limited edition" if You will of birria ramen & O M G that was Their BEST thing going it easily 10/10!!!!! The spice, the broth, the FLAVOR!!!!!! I begged Them to keep it even though They forced You to spend $25 as a special it forced You to also get a side option but it was so amazing, I was willing to spend the extra $10 from the side. I digresss :( Even the alcohol has gotten weak!!!! I gave it at least two more tries after the initial visit. This place is not cheap so if You are going to attach high price tags on Your menu at least make sure You are staying consistent. NO MAS!!!!! I usually go to Mo Better Brews or Houston Atlanta Vegan for My vegan fix, but They are not located as close to Me as Cascabel. Plus, I truly enjoy some good Mexican food! Won't be returning :(

For the past year I've been a regular at Cascabel mostly dining in and some delivery. I've seen completely new staff about 2 or 3 times and so maybe that is the barrier to the food being consistent each time. For the past 4 times, I've been disappointed. The food is great, but their consistency is not. I have ordered a lot off the menu and many times it's good, and sometimes it disappoints. I can have an amazing meal one day and the same exact mean the next day I will have under cooked rice or black beans, missing toppings or ingredients, or a dish that isn't up to the standard of what they show on Instagram.

My cousin and I decided to go check Cascabel out for Happy Hour since she is pescatarian. It is tucked away in the Spring Branch area with a cute little outdoor patio making you feel like you are in someone's house/backyard. Parking was easy, but there are outdoor cats hanging around so be careful and look around as you park/leave. We opted to eat inside since...summer in Houston. Inside seating was not as pleasant as I thought it would be. There were a couple flies which were a bother, not the cleanest, and it was a little too quiet/empty at the time, so made the vibes a bit awkward, especially when you may be in conversation at your table. You are able to order through your phone and pay through square which makes contactless ordering convenient. They advertise "Happy Hour" but we were confused as to what exactly was on the happy hour menu, and the server didn't seem to have any definite answers when we asked. We decided to just order some plates to share and couple of drinks. Everything was pretty pricey for what you get. The Horchatas were great though- you can even request to add Rum for a tasty Rumchata. The Strawberry Rumchata was lovely, and we liked that they came out in frosted glasses keeping it chill. I liked the empanadas, you could barely notice it wasn't meat, but it was a little greasy. My cousin ordered the tostadas, which I tried and didn't really favor. The chips were the free appetizer, and are equivalent to chicharrones, pretty good with the cilantro crema sauce. Truthfully, I'm not sure I would crave to be back, but if I ever do, maybe during the Fall time to try again with the dining experience on the patio.

We went here as a birthday dinner and had the worst restaurant experience I've ever had in my life. The service was so slow, the waitress who was also the person in charge apparently was so out of touch and rude it was ridiculous. The kitchen put beans in my sons tacos twice after asking for them to not have beans and the food had to be tracked down even because the waitress was nowhere to be found. When I asked her about the food she just repeated tacos? And walked away. When she picked his plate up it was obvious the beans were there yet she brought them to us anyway. Chimichanga was horrible. Had two bites and now my stomach is in absolute knots. I've been vegan for years and there's no reason queso should have no taste to it. The tamale was mostly masa and the guacamole we ordered went to another table. Save your time and money- go somewhere else. Maybe Ginger Mule. Their food is MUCH better.

This place is awesome!! Food is always great. Owner is wonderful. One time for a takeout they messed up the order, but after reaching out they did everything in their power to make things right. 100% recommend! I order from here every time I am in Houston.

AMAZING! For my first full vegan experience this was a 10/10! Everything on the menu looked and sounded so delicious. We got nachos as an appetizer and I didn't even realize I was eating mushrooms (I don't like them for their taste and texture) and I was so shocked how good it was! I tried their flautas and were crunchy yet soft and the rice and beans did not disappoint. Their agua de tamarindo was very refreshing. Can't wait to go back and try more of their menu.

I was very surprised. I am the kind of person that loves my regular tacos. But this vegetarian tacos were excellent. Very flavorful.. the service is wonderful. I will definitely recommend this place for some healthy alternatives.

Great food. I'll be back to try more food options. Service was nice. And next time I'll sit on the patio !

First I appreciate all the vegan restaurants in Houston. I love the patio area. It's feels like someone's grandma is cooking in the kitchen. The food was so so but I will try again. The drinks are awesome and delicious.

Great Vegan Mexican food, probably the best spot in town for vegan food. Host and servers were great always very tentative to what we needed. Go to vegan joint spot when visiting Houston.

Omg. Like HOLY WOW! I've heard of Cascabel from my Vegan coworker for the past couple of years. We finally had a chance during lunch to sneak over and dang I'm mad I hadn't done it earlier! I am no where close to being a vegan whatsoever, and after eating here, I don't know why Im not! Cascabel is by far the best tasting, most realistic to the original taste of food creations I've ever had!

I ordered takeout/delivery and it was good! I liked all the different ways you can play with vegetables to make them flavorful and make them look and taste almost like meat. The people here are wizards! It's magic. And the grease that drips everywhere like at those taco stands? Yeah they got the grease too. Vegan grease baybayyyy. The queso is potato based and different, but still good in its own way. All the tacos really look like they're made with meat and flavorful but it's all vegan! My favorites were the fajita and potato tacos. I let my dad try the jackfruit barbacoa taco and he said "That's good!" I told him it wasn't meat and he was like "Naw you lying!" Lol. For the amount of food I got for the amount of money I paid, it was totally worth it. I don't even feel bad after eating like 9 tacos and 5 sides. Not one bit.

I was super surprised with the customer service this time around. I have come to Cascabel multiple times before, and every other time the service, food, and everything was great which is why I would always come here. However, this visit I came on a Sunday, and I will admit it was close to closing. I got here around 2:20pm (they close at 3pm on Sundays). Mind you, there were a few people on the inside. However, it is 3:04pm now, and I have not really been tended to, checked on, or anything. They gave me some of the chip and sauce, but no menu, no ask if I wanted a drink or anything. Mind you, I came knowing what I wanted , and was thinking about getting a drink. However, after this long if a wait I just want to take my food and go. I heard a waitress that was close to my table say that they were closed so I asked if I would be able to order cause I havent been asked. She asked when I got there. I told her since 2:20. She acted like she had no clue i was here, and went to go check. I think I overheard her say, "did anyone know there is a girl...."She seemed genuine, but how did you not see me when I was sitting at the table right next to the one you were helping. She came back to say I could, but they would have to box it up. When I tell you the level of disappointment I have is so real, and the only reason I stayed is because I was so excited about coming. The same waitress came back to say that my meal was on them so I guess upsides; however, I question if it will be what I wanted as they didn't know what I wanted. With who I am guessing is the manager came to bring me my food, apologized for the wait, and said they would send me a gift card for my next visit. He seemed genuine, but my guy YOU welcomed me, told me I could sit wherever, and were the one that brought me the chips. I checked my food. The second picture is the food I got, and the first is the picture I showed the waitress who showed other workers asking what it was. The level of disappointment. Idk who the new manager is, but PLEASE bring back the light-skinned black guy who had locs. HE WAS A GREAT WORKER. For those interested, I would come, but don't feel weird by saying something cause i truly could have been an easy in and out customer.

I love the food here and the authenticity. They also sell the vegan meats they use near the register. The drinks are amazing as well as the customer service. I would consider myself a regular. My only note is that the food could be less oily. It bothers my stomach after but i always leave full & content

Great experience - beautiful outside patio with a DJ on a Saturday evening. Very nice wait staff. Food is great. A little pricey with all the automatic (guacamole etc) adds and up charges. Bumps plates from $14 to $20 plates average. Drinks are great but $$$. Recommend going! Very original.

I finally tried takeout from Cascabel and holy moly, why did I wait soooo long to do that?! I mean, other than the fact that this is not the most conveniently located for me . . . which is apparently the deciding factor these days, but anyway . . . I had the a burrito special, enchiladas, chile rellenos, and queso and chips. The burrito was by far, the star of my selections. It was massive and chockfull of delicious savory flavors. I was so kind to allow my husband to have half of it and he agreed that it was a pretty fantastic ensemble of ingredients. The enchiladas and chile rellenos were also pretty darn great, but they admittedly weren't as memorable as the burrito. Whatever Cascabel uses for their "meat" analogues - the texture and taste is perfect and delicious. As for the potato-based queso cheese - I wasn't sure what to expect as most vegan quesos I've tried have been nut-based, but this potato one was actually quite good, albeit, not very "cheesy" in flavor, still very delightful. Would love to actually dine in at Cascabel one of these days. They seem to have a very charming patio area.

I have been to Cascabel before and enjoyed the food. Today, I didn't. The waiter was very nice and the setting is great, so I give it a 4. As for the Cascabel Sampler, don't get it if you are alone. It is really something to share. The empanadas were fried and kinda squishy. I would have preferred them baked. The guacamole was mediocre. The vegan queso was okay, but not a good option for one person. I liked the pinkish sauce, but none of the other condiments. I also got a strawberry horchata. It was okay. Not as good as I was hoping.

Delicious, super cute decorations, nice vibe, first time trying vegan Mexican food and it was superior, will definitely come back again. stayed for a couple of hours and never felt rushed, drinks were great as well

i was in houston looking for vegetarian/vegan options and came across cascabel online. the menu looked good so decided to try it. i ordered the appetizer sampler and a bbq taco the sampler came with chips, empanadas, queso, guacamole. the portions were big, especially the queso and guacamole. the queso was good and the guacamole was average (could've used a bit more flavor in my opinion). the empanadas were also good - i liked how they were baked and not fried. the chips were average as they got soggy and soft really quickly the bbq taco wasn't that great and if i were to order again i probably wouldn't order that overall great veggie/vegan tex-next option

I come here often and it never disappoints. My fav part is that the staff is very kind. The food is great. Good atmosphere and prices. Can't go wrong with a bistec burrito and the charro beans are bombbbb.