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La Santa Modern Mexican Food

Mexican Restaurant, Vegan Tacos

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: mislabelled dishes Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the pastor vegano mushroom tacos—they’re the standout vegan item.
  • Good to know: Be cautious of potential cross-contamination with meat as vegan tacos were reportedly served with steak pieces.
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  • Good to know: Check and confirm that rice and beans are prepared vegan as they may contain lard or butter.
  • Specify vegan when ordering to request substitutions like olive oil instead of butter.
  • Enjoy outdoor seating which is wheelchair accessible and adds to the dining experience.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tacos, guacamole and tres leches.

Good for

The vibe: solo

Praised for cozy atmosphere, friendly service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for generous portions.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

La Santa Modern Mexican Food serves vibrant, modern Mexican dishes in an easygoing atmosphere with eclectic decor. The restaurant has a strong fan base that admires its pastor vegano mushroom tacos and margaritas, though vegan offerings are limited, and there are some concerns about cross-contamination and use of animal products in cooking. It’s a wheelchair accessible venue with outdoor seating and popular for lunch and dinner, appealing to both vegans and omnivores.

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222 Glenwood Ave Apt 107, Raleigh, NC 27603

Opening hours

Monday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00
Tuesday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00
Wednesday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00
Thursday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–22:00
Friday
11:00–14:30, 17:00–00:00
Saturday
11:00–00:00
Sunday
12:00–21:00

the food

3.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

Google Maps
4.6 2,130 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow
2.0 3 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mushrooms

Ask about: Dishes labelled vegan that weren't: check with staff.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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