Healthy Substance Kitchen

"Whether or not you are going to the nearby Midway Airport, Healthy Substance is worth the trip. A family-owned Mexican restaurant, you can expect all the familiar favorites, like tacos, tortas, tamales, and burritos, served up fresh and without compromising on flavor. The green mole tamales are tender and buttery." - Marla Rose, Eater Staff

"We’ll say it: Healthy Substance is not a very appealing name—it sounds more like item #D3 in a futuristic vending machine than a great vegan Mexican spot in Garfield Ridge. But don’t let that deter you, because the food here is fantastic. Everything from the shredded cashew cheese to the spicy al pastor, chorizo, and steak is made in-house, and none of it feels overprocessed. Plus, the space is cute—bright and decorated with pictures of historical activists and Joaquin Phoenix." - adrian kane, john ringor

"It’s not very subtle, but Healthy Substance is indeed very healthy. Less obvious is that it’s also a great Mexican spot in Garfield Ridge that happens to be vegan. Everything from the sauces and tortillas, to the spicy al pastor, chorizo, and “steak” is made in house, and none of it feels overprocessed." - adrian kane

"Not only is the Mexican food at Healthy Substance vegan, but it’s objectively great. Everything from the shredded cashew cheese to the spicy al pastor, chorizo, and steak is made in house, and none of it feels overprocessed. Order the chilaquiles, tacos, burritos, or basically anything that sounds good." - adrian kane

"Good news if you’re vegan and like Mexican food - Healthy Substance is offering carryout and delivery. Everything here is made in-house, from meat substitutes in things like the chorizo breakfast burrito, to the “eggs” and tortillas in the chilaquiles. Don’t forget to order a vegan pastry too." - adrian kane