Plant-based Mexican classics like tacos, burritos, tamales
























6852 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638 Get directions
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"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
"Good news if youāre 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 āeggsā and tortillas in the chilaquiles. Donāt forget to order a vegan pastry too." - adrian kane
"Not only is the Mexican food at Healthy Substance vegan, but itās 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
"Itās not very subtle, but Healthy Substance is indeed very healthy. Less obvious is that itās 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 āsteakā is made in house, and none of it feels overprocessed." - adrian kane
"Weāll say it: Healthy Substance is not a very appealing nameāit sounds more like item #D3 in a futuristic vending machine than a great vegan Mexican spot in Garfield Ridge. But donāt 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 cuteābright and decorated with pictures of historical activists and Joaquin Phoenix." - adrian kane, john ringor